Sweetwater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Music CD

Candid Records announces the April 14, 2023 release of the soundtrack to the highly-anticipated feature film SWEETWATER. Written and directed by Martín Guigui, the film, set in 1950, tells the true story of Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, the first African American to land an NBA contract. Newcomer Everett Osborne stars as Clifton, alongside a stellar cast which includes Kevin Pollak, Cary Elwes, Jeremy Piven, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Ri’chard and introducing Emmaline. Plus special appearances by Gary Clark Jr., Jim Caviezel, and NBA Champion Bobby Portis Jr. The all-star soundtrack album is a celebration of jazz and blues, and features a variety of styles. From period era standards, to original contemporary tracks inspired by the indelible spirit and courage of Sweetwater Clifton. Classics like “The Man I Love” and “Sweet Georgia Brown” - performed by Emmaline as Jeannie Staples in the film - sit beside powerful new songs inspired by the film, like Keb’ Mo’s “Take Me Higher”, Larkin Poe’s “Right Place Right Time”, and Terri Lyne Carrington and Dianne Reeves modern interpretation of “Someone To Watch Over Me.” The recording’s celebrated lineup also includes Gary Clark Jr., Robert Randolph, Liyah Bey, Rick Braun, Paul Hipp, Billy F. Gibbons, PWP Works of Art and Titus ‘ERLY’ Makin. 1. Taking Me Higher - Keb' Mo' 4:03 2. Down Home Blues - Gary Clark Jr. & Emmaline 3:41 3. It Had To Be You - Emmaline 2:29 4. Right Place Right Time - Larkin Poe 3:39 5. Sweet Georgia Brown - Emmaline 2:13 6. Someone To Watch Over Me - Dianne Reeves & Terri Lyne Carrington 6:28 7. A Little More Faith - Robert Randolph & Liyah Bey 3:17 8. Fo' Sho' - Rick Braun 2:26 9. The Man I Love - Emmaline 4:20 10. What Does It Matter - Paul Hipp & Billy GIbbons 2:47 11. To Be First - PWP Works Of Art Featuring Titus "Erly" Makin - 2:22 12. Get Up - Larkin Poe 2:21

• Format Detail: CD Wallet
• Format: CD
• Genre: Soundtracks