D'Angelo - Live at The Jazz Cafe

Originally released in 1996 in Japan only, this six-track EP, LIVE AT THE JAZZ CAFE, LONDON was recorded in September '95 during a rare U.K. promo tour. This new release of LIVE AT THE JAZZ CAFE, LONDON is not only the first domestic release of the album, it contains the complete show for the first time anywhere. Now included are four unreleased performances three of them covers of tracks originally by D'Angelo influences Mandrill, Ohio Players and Al Green plus a longer version of 'Lady.' This edition also places all of the tracks in the correct sequence for the first time, as they were performed in a sweaty club when 'D' was on the cusp of stardom. The package uses the original cover artwork of the Japanese release, but inside is an exclusive new essay by Alan Leeds, of D'Angelo's management team, who is also known for his tenure with artists ranging from James Brown to Chris Rock. Included as well is an English translation of the original Japanese liner notes, which include a brief 1995 interview with D'Angelo.