Old School Soul, Belize Style © 2009 - CD



 The old school dance is holding each other arm in arm, rocking back and forth, melting into each other's emotion.  You don't even have to move or know how to dance.  Hubert Emerson O & The GroWiser Band bring back those sentiments with, “Old School Soul, Belize Style.”  This is the only album of covers done in the traditional style of The GroWiser Band; sentimental love songs that will either bring you closer to the one you love or send your imagination on a wonderful journey of pure satisfaction.

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Featured on this album: Allen Fredrick, keyboards, Joe Lococo, guitar, Jean Repetto, bass, Sahar Miller, sax, and Hubert Emerson O, vocals/keys/drums

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Tears of God 2011 - CD



Hubert Emerson O states, “The more I write, the better I should get!”  Though many may argue that he has been great for years now, “Tears of God,” can be described as the epitome of Caribbean Soul music.  The title might suggest melancholy, but the music proves otherwise.  A perfect mix of funk, ballad, reggae and soul, Emerson expresses his feelings of love while also addressing the destructive behaviors that plague society today.   Yet, despite the harsh realities of our world, Hubert Emerson O is hopeful.  This album is truly The GroWiser Band at its finest.

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Featured on this album: Bennie Murray, drums, Willie Riser, bass, Joe Lococo rhythm/lead guitar, Allen Fredrick, rhythm/lead guitar, Sahar Miller sax, Hubert Emerson O, vocals/keys


Ball and Chain Remastered 2010

Ball and Chain Remastered

No cd collection would be complete without Hubert Emerson O's classic 1st release, “Ball & Chain.”  Emerson shares his ability to rise above overwhelming feelings of sadness and loss through rhythm, melody and lyrics.  Jeremy Hallet’s use of precise articulation and emotion on his saxophone compliment Emerson’s voice wonderfully.  The Remastered version includes Sahar Miller accompanying Jeremy on saxophone and Sean Mikuriya on guitar.  Amidst this album we discover that it is possible to heal a broken heart; and you will undoubtedly want to listen to these songs over and over again.

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Don't Look Back Remastered © 2009 - CD



As the title track states, “Don’t Look Back,” is a cd that embraces moving forward.  It speaks to realizations of love.  It is a recognition of various stages of a relationship; whether it be the beginning, middle or the difficult end.  Alongside the love songs is the hit message song, “Walking on Water,” which adds a touch of spirituality to the album. No matter the point in time, “Don’t Look Back,” will have you both dancing and relaxing.

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Featured on this album: Jenn Curiel, bass, Daniel Coffeng rhythm/lead guitar, Sahar Miller, Carl Green & Stephen Dreyfuss, saxophones, Hubert Emerson O, vocals/keys


Better Be Good Remastered © 2008 - CD



“Better Be Good,” is the boogie album of the GroWiser Band cd collection.  Check out H E O's dynamic bass line on "Break the Chain."   The album is a blend of funk and rock with lyrics that help you come to a conclusion.  For those who think they are not sentimental, beware! The ballads, “Stole Some Love,” and “End of Times,” will expose those elusive tendencies.

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Featured on this album: Daniel Coffeng & Sean Mikuriya, rhythm/lead guitar, Sahar Miller, Rodney Byrd, & Nick Rous, saxophones, Hubert Emerson O, vocals/keys


Growiser © 1999 - CD



This album is significant not only because it includes the socially important title track, “GroWiser,” but also because it is the only album of The GroWiser Band featuring the great saxophonist Sweet Daddy Lovie Lovejoy.  He passed away in 2012 and left the gift of his sound for us to enjoy for a lifetime.  The music on this album has a fluidity, brought about by the combination of Emerson’s rich vocals, Lovie’s seemingly talking sax and Stephen Jones’ in-the-pocket drums.  The listener will be transported into another time as he or she hears Lovie echo Emerson’s call with each note.  Prepare yourself to GroWiser……

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Ball & Chain © 1997 - CD

The original version of the classic 1997 Ball & Chain album.

Ball and Chain - Emerson   Original Version only available by download.

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Download the original versions of the following albums:

1. Growiser, 1999
2. Ball and Chain, 1997
3. Better Be Good, 2006
4. Don't Look Back, 2012

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