Anthony Smith's Retrosonik - Songs From a Lighter Planet (2019)

An incredible, ambitious multi-genre double album from Anthony Smith's Retrosonik (producers Anthony Smith and Carlos Cuevas), featuring world-class jazz instrumentalists and soul jazz vocalists from both coasts! Featuring classic 80s pop songs by iconic artists (U2, INXS, The Police, Genesis, Prince, etc.), performed as you've never heard them before.

A masterpiece of creativity, with lush reharmonization, innovative rhythms, infectious vocals and virtuosic improvisation, "Songs From a Lighter Planet" breaks the mold... there simply has never been an album quite like this! Featuring a collective of world class musicians and vocalists from both New York City and Southern California, this landmark recording is finally available, after over two years of meticulous editing and production.

An essential collector's item for lovers of 80s music, as well as modern mainstream jazz, soul jazz and jazz/pop enthusiasts.