Masterfully led by the ever gregarious Stone himself, the band comprised of no less than four of the original Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members (Sly Stone, Rose Stone, Cynthia Robinson and Jerry Martini) began the assault on August 31st when they knocked out fans at the Tokyo International forum to close out the 2008 Tokyo Jazz Festival
The impressively reworked Family Stone is creatively rounded out by the addition of Musical Director/Guitarist Tony Yates, Singer Lisa Stone (Sly's Niece), Bassist Pete Yates, Drummer Stefon "Spider" Dubose, Keyboardist Tony Stead and Trombone player Mike Rinta.
Track list:
1. Dance To The Music
2. Family Affair
3. Sing A Simple Song
4. Stand!
5. If You Want Me To Stay
6. I Want To Take You Higher
Sly Stone - vocals, keyboards
Rose Stone - vocals, keyboards
Lisa Banks "Stone" - vocals
Anthony Stead - vocals Cynthia Robinson - vocals, trumpet
Mike Rinta - trombone
Jerry Martini - sax
Tony Yates - guitar
Pete Yates - bass
Remillion "Spider" Dubose - drums
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