Jeff Golub - The Vault (2015)

On New Year's Day 2015, the music world mourned the death of Jeff Golub. After suffering the loss of his eyesight 3 years earlier, Jeff was diagnosed with PSP, a rare brain disease which rapidly debilitated his entire body and ultimately robbed him of the ability to play guitar. Knowing that Jeff's playing days were over, three of his closest friends and musical collaborators, Steven Miller, Rick Braun and Bud Harner dug deep into the Golub vault and uncovered some rare gems - radically different versions of some of Jeff's early tunes along with 2 songs that were never released. From there, Jeff handpicked a number of musical friends to add to the recordings and give each song a modern twist and unique flavor.
‘The Vault’ has become an All-Star Tribute to the genius that was Jeff Golub. ‘The Vault’ was completed just days before Jeff's tragic death and provides a passionate and soulful overview of one of the music community's most beloved artists.
‘The Vault’ includes collaborations with: Dave Koz, Mindi Abair, Kirk Whalum, Rick Braun, Philippe Saisse, Boney James, Brian Culbertson, Jeff Lorber, Bill Evans, Gerald Albright, Peter White, Richard Elliot and Steve Ferrone.

Tracklist:

01. Funky Is As Funky Does (feat. Boney James, Rick Braun)
02. One More Excuse to Play the Blues (feat. Bill Evans, Steven Miller)
03. Open Up (feat. Jeff Lorber)
04. Gimmie Some (feat. Mindi Abair, Rick Braun)
05. Swagster (feat. Philippe Saisse, Kirk Whalum)
06. Keep the Ball Rolling (feat. Gerald Albright, Brian Culbertson, Richard Elliot)
07. Jeff’s Blues (Mama Didn’t) [feat. Dave Koz, Rick Braun]
08. Groanin (feat. Mitchel Forman, Steve Ferrone)
09. Atlanta Nights (feat. Peter White, Jeff Young)
10. Naked City (feat. Mitchel Forman, Andre Berry, Steve Ferrone) [Live Recording]