{"title":"Leon Ware","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeon Ware (1940-2017) was an influential American singer-songwriter, composer, and record producer. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, he was known for his soulful music and exceptional talent as a pianist and keyboardist. Throughout his career, Leon collaborated with numerous renowned artists in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis unique musical style drew inspiration from various genres such as R\u0026amp;B, funk, and jazz. His compositions showcased his mastery of creating heartfelt melodies and captivating lyrics that resonated with listeners worldwide. Leon's work had a profound impact on the music scene during the 1970s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome notable artists who share similar musical styles to *Leon Ware* include Leroy Hutson, Dexter Wansel, Lamont Dozier, Norman Connors, Jon Lucien, Jean Carn, Michael Henderson, Willie Hutch, Roy Ayers Ubiquity Minnie Riperton The Sylvers The Jones Girls Milton Wright Keni Burke Bobbi Humphrey Eddie Kendricks Syreeta Don Blackman Weldon Irvine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"musical-massage","title":"Musical Massage","description":"\u003cp\u003eMusical Massage is of the body, and beyond the body. Far past merely the physical or the sexual, or even the romantic—the engine of Musical Massage is a spirit, a cohesion, a rhythm, a way of life, and a shared understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinyl Me Please","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50784482459979,"sku":"2225155","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_8c128fd7-74c8-4a4b-a930-cfc382e3a52c.jpg?v=1749108063"},{"product_id":"leon-ware","title":"Leon Ware","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot many artists record two highly collectible, self-titled albums 10 years apart. But singer-songwriter-keyboardist Leon Ware pulled off that unlikely feat, first with his debut solo record for United Artists in 1972, and then with this one, released by Elektra in 1982. What he did in between was almost as noteworthy, writing and producing material for Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Minnie Riperton, and Marvin Gaye, for whom he helmed the classic I Want You record. So, the pump was primed for Ware’s 1982 release, which featured Ware’s soaring falsetto (which some compared to Gaye’s) over arrangements by the legendary Marty Paich, with fiery contributions by saxman Gato Barbieri and vocalist Flora Purim (duetting with Ware on the classic “Somewhere”). As is often the case with cult classics, Leon Ware didn’t sell initially, and in fact got him dropped from Elektra; but it’s emerged as a key early-‘80s R\u0026amp;B release, with “Why I Came to California” a particular latter-day favorite. For its first U.S. vinyl reissue, we’re pressing this cult classic in orange crush vinyl!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Gone Music","offers":[{"title":"LP - Orange Crush","offer_id":56099308634443,"sku":"R4291-5580","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/201375092286.jpg?v=1765538758"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_842847c4_thumbnail_4096_e78be937-7a79-4df8-b3ef-f56c465421a3.jpg?v=1731075954","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/leon-ware.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}