Draft:Rhythm Stories
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| Rhythm Stories | ||||
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| Released | 1994 | |||
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| Genre | Jazz, R&B | |||
| Length | 58:56 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Bobby Lyle chronology | ||||
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Rhythm Stories is a studio album by jazz keyboardist Bobby Lyle, released in 1994 on Atlantic Records. This album peaked at No. 20 on the US Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.[1][2]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
Jonathan Widran of Allmusic, in a 4/5 star review, wrote "The subtitle of one of the feistier tracks on Lyle's endlessly electric Rhythm Stories "jazz hip-hop funky bebop, " perfectly summarizes the multi-faceted keyboardist's range and influences. On his most satisfying and eclectic outing to date, he alternates bass-driven soul that won't quit with artsier, romantic musings, fusing synergetic ensemble lightning with quieter reflections. When not limiting himself to his premier weapon, those magical 88s, he enjoys toying with a wide variety of keyboard sounds, most notably the organ effects on two dashing Stevie Wonder covers."[3]
Tracklisting
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Cool Walk" | Bobby Lyle | 05:21 |
| 2. | "Here We Go Again" | Eric Kirkland, Michael Saulsbury, Phillip Johnson, Stevie Wonder, Susaye Green | 04:58 |
| 3. | "On the Spot" | Bobby Lyle, Sonny Emory | 05:14 |
| 4. | "B's Mood" | Bobby Lyle | 05:50 |
| 5. | "Funk Street (Jazz-Hip Hop Funky Be Bop)" | Bobby Lyle, Reggie Hamilton, Sonny Emory | 05:14 |
| 6. | "Higher Ground" | Stevie Wonder | 05:09 |
| 7. | "Exotic Love" | Bobby Lyle | 05:47 |
| 8. | "Don't You Know" | Bobby Lyle | 05:25 |
| 9. | "Tonight We Love" | Bobby Lyle | 05:14 |
| 10. | "Anthem" | Bobby Lyle | 05:25 |
| 11. | "Love Suite" | Bobby Lyle | 05:19 |
References
[edit]- ^ Bobby Lyle - Rhythm Stories. Atlantic Records. 1994.
- ^ "Top Contemporary Jazz Albums" (PDF). worldradiohistory.com. Billboard. July 16, 1994. p. 38. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Widran, Jonathan. "Bobby Lyle - Rhythm Stories". Allmusic. Retrieved August 13, 2025.