The Gaddabouts - The Gaddabouts

Make it a double for fans of singer/songwriter Edie Brickell as the former New Bohemian frontwoman, wife of Paul Simon and infrequent solo artist returns with two (count 'em) albums this month. The first, an extraordinarily good self-titled solo album arrived just this week. The second, a decade-long project with veteran drummer and producer Steve Gadd, in-demand bassist Pino Paladino (John Mayer Trio) and renowned Brit guitarist Andy Fairweather Low (Eric Clapton), The Gaddabouts' eponymous debut arrives January 25. Pop/jazz with a folksy 70's laid-back vibe, the project doesn't scale the heights of Brickell's solo work, but given the various skill sets at work here, there's still plenty of easy charm to go around.

In 2000 Gadd and Brickell began recording demos together, a process that ultimately solidified into a larger concept when Fairweather Low and Paladino came on board. A handful of tracks were recorded but the album was never finished. After years of the quartet's individual various tours, studio work and family matters, Gadd, Brickell and band returned to the studio and completed the tracks, primarily written by Brickell and produced and arranged by Gadd. "It was as if no time had passed," reflects Brickell. "The band picked up where they left off with a vibrant, fun-loving feel inspired by Steve and his sweet, soulful rhythm."

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The Gaddabouts - "Mad Dog" (from the album The Gaddabouts)

The Gaddabouts - "Let It Slide" (from the album The Gaddabouts)

Edie Brickell

Steve Gadd

Pino Palladino

Andy Fairweather Low (Photo: Jodie Totton)