Candy Dulfer - Essential

It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than 30 years since Candy Dulfer rose to fame through her high-profile collaborations with Dave Stewart (the worldwide number-one hit “Lily Was Here”) and, of course, the legendary Prince, whose ironic endorsement (“When I want sax, I call Candy”) in the “Partyman” video made the world sit up and take notice of the young, glamorous, and talented saxophonist at his side.

Candy has been fortunate to work — both in the studio and on stage — with some of the biggest names in music, including Van Morrison, Maceo Parker, Sheila E., Mavis Staples, Lionel Richie, Beyoncé, Pink Floyd, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and many others.

Despite these high-profile collaborations, Candy mainly focused on her solo career, having started her own band at the age of 13 and touring the world ever since. The Essential offers an overview of all the fantastic tracks she has recorded, both solo and in collaboration with other musicians. This double LP with 17 tracks includes well-known songs such as “Sax-a-Go-Go,” “Lily Was Here,” and “Saxuality.”