New album
Playtime
Gisele Jackson & The Shu Shu's
The new soul, funk and blues album by Gisele Jackson & The Shu Shu’s. A joyful, Hammond-driven record full of classic groove, raw vocals and Barcelona soul energy.
Put it on. Turn it up. It’s Playtime.
Our 2nd record with ex Ray Charles and Donna Summer backing vocalist Gisele Jackson — a studio album of favourite funk, soul and blues songs with four originals written by The Shu Shu's and Gisele Jackson.
Available now on Bandcamp and CD.
Watch
Gisele Jackson & The Shu Shu’s live — soul, funk and blues with the same energy that runs through Playtime.
On the album
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You Haven’t Done Nothing
Stevie Wonder soul — Gisele out front, groove locked in.
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Baby I Love You
A warm soul favourite with lift and feel.
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Express Yourself
Funk energy — voice and organ trio in the pocket.
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They Can Run (The Shu Shu’s Version)
Original groove written for the album.
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Tell Me Something Good
Classic R&B — horns in the arrangement, soul in the vocal.
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Damn Bird (The Shu Shu’s Version)
Slow-burn blues — one of four Shu Shu’s originals on Playtime.
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Cornbread, Chicken and Collared Greens (The Shu Shu’s Version)
Deep funk-soul — written for the record.
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You’d Better Believe Me
Gospel-tinged soul — Gisele’s voice to the fore.
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Time Is Time
Closing original — soul ballad feel, trio in support.
Gisele Jackson & The Shu Shu's
Gisele Jackson brings the voice, the fire and the soul. The Shu Shu’s bring the groove.
Together, they create a warm soul, funk and blues sound rooted in the live stage.
Booking & press
For radio, press and festival programmers: download the Playtime press kit with album info, photos, artwork and contact details.