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Stride - Step (Funk Rock)

1) Falling Towers 2) Be So Fine 3) Come to Me 4) Future King 5) Step 6) Happy 7) David 8) I Will Praise You 9) The Sticks 10) It's On

Release Date: 2001 Label: Stride Records Producer: Tony Alany, Cornelius Conway & Matt Szechenyi Official Website: http://www.stridefunk.com

Stride is based in Virginia and was formed in 1999 from members of Fourth Watch, King Tar, The Steelwood Band and The Gospel Imperials. Stride's sound ranges from Acoustic Folk to Pop to R&B to Jazz to Latin Fusion. Originally a duo (Matt & Cornelius), playing in and around the Washington, DC area Stride built up a strong local following. Reggie completed the act shortly after and they entered the studio at Jammin' Java in Vienna to record their debut release. Matt Szechenyi is a seasoned guitarist known for his individualistic fingerstyle playing, improvised riffs and scat-singing solos. He sings with a sweet, soulful voice and he sings about faith, hope and love in an uncomplicated lyrical style. Cornelius Conway is a Funk bassist, with a slap 'n pop style revealing a mature jazz voice on his instrument. Reggie Conway's dynamic drumming demonstrates a creative force that is full of surprises but is always tasty and always on time. What results is an infectious groove with beats that you can dance to and a depth that will reach your soul with the relevant message of Stride.

Recording Personnel:

Matthew Szechenyi (guitars, vocals), Cornelius Conway (bass), Reginald Conway (drums)

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