A Moment In Time, by Al Lloyd & His Orchestra

A Moment In Time

by Al Lloyd & His Orchestra

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About ‘A Moment In Time’ EP:

The EP ‘A Moment In Time’ draws on influences from across the musical spectrum including Thom Bell, Burt Bacharach, Quincy Jones, and Henry Mancini, all major influences on Al Lloyd. Featuring full orchestral strings, horns, and percussion alongside contemporary rhythm section and vocalists, the EP is sure to have something for everyone. Released by SoulMusic Records in Association with Warner X5, ‘A Moment In Time’ will be on general release on all major music platforms and on CD from the 18th November. The CD comes in a mini LP style sleeve.

Biography of Al Lloyd:

Al Lloyd is a composer, arranger, and saxophonist based in Devon. 27 years old and a die-hard soul fan, Al has written arrangements for such iconic soul artists as the Chairmen of the Board and the Drifters, and as a saxophone player some of his credits include British Jazz composer Mike Westbrook and members of the legendary Motown studio band the Funk Brothers. He studied with the Motown arranger and former Marvin Gaye musical director McKinley Jackson and studied with long standing O’Jay’s musical director Dennis ‘Doc’ Williams. He also studied with several top West End and Broadway arrangers and shadowed in various West End orchestra pits. He has written and produced for several top vocalists including former Drifters lead singer Steve V. King (‘Nothing Could Stop Me Loving You’) and former UB40 and Drifters member Michael Williams (‘Do We Have to Go’) and has been featured on BBC Introducing. His recent productions include hits for Hayley-Ria Christian and Dayton Grey which includes 2 number 1 R&B hits on the Amazon R&B chart as well as a top 20 UK Soul Chart Hit.

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1.	Yesteryear Feels Like Yesterday 03:43	buy track
2.	You Don’t Have To Prove I’m a Fool (feat. Emma Watson) 05:25	buy track
3.	I Count The Tears 03:38	buy track
4.	Rain On Piccadilly Circus 04:41	buy track

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About ‘A Moment In Time’ EP:

The EP ‘A Moment In Time’ draws on influences from across the musical spectrum including Thom Bell, Burt Bacharach, Quincy Jones, and Henry Mancini, all major influences on Al Lloyd. Featuring full orchestral strings, horns, and percussion alongside contemporary rhythm section and vocalists, the EP is sure to have something for everyone. Starting with the Philly Soul infused ‘Yesteryear Feels Like Yesterday’ to the Burt Bacharach inspired ‘You Don’t Have to Prove I’m a Fool’, the EP rounds off with the horn heavy ‘I Count the Tears’ and the atmospheric piano and string piece, ‘Rain On Piccadilly Circus’. Released by David Nathan’s SoulMusic Records in Association with Warner X5, ‘A Moment In Time’ will be on general release on all major music platforms and on CD from the 18th November.

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released November 18, 2022

All music composed, arranged and conducted by Al Lloyd.
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Josh Westrip.

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Al Lloyd & His Orchestra Exeter, UK

Al Lloyd is a composer, arranger, and saxophonist based in Devon. 27 years old and a die-hard soul and jazz fan, Al has written arrangements for such iconic soul artists as the Chairmen of the Board and the Drifters, and as a saxophone player some of his credits include British Jazz composer Mike Westbrook and members of the legendary Motown studio band the Funk Brothers. ... more