DUMPSTAPHUNK - DIRTY WORD
A decade
into the formation of Dumpstaphunk, the New Orleans all-star collective Ivan
Neville (vocals, B3 and Clav), the double bass attack and soulful voices of
Tony Hall and Nick Daniels III, Ian Neville on guitar, and the monster addition
of Nikki Glaspie (formerly with Beyonce s all-female band) on drums and vocals
releases their third studio album, Dirty Word. Initially
started as an impromptu line-up of some of New Orleans tightest players,
hand-picked by Ivan Neville to accompany his 2003 New Orleans Jazz &
Heritage Festival performance, Dumpstaphunk has become a stalwart touring act,
richly deserving the title 'Heavyweight Champions of Funk.' Press accolades for
the band have ranged from the New York Times hailing, in 2007, 'Dumpstaphunk is
the best funk band from New Orleans right now,' to Bass Player Magazine saying,
'The colossal low end and filthy grooves they threw down from the Gentilly
Stage must have set a Jazz Fest record for baddest bass jams ever.' Dirty
Word offers a fresh and varied take on funk, blues, gospel, second-line,
R&B and rock n roll. The album features special guest appearances by Art
Neville, Trombone Shorty, Rebirth Brass Band, Skerik, Ani DiFranco and Flea
(Red Hot Chili Peppers). ~ Amazon.com
QUASIMODE - MY FAVORITE SONGS
A great
new groove from Quasimode – and a set that has the combo really coming across
with a sound that's more sensitive than before! The quartet still have their
great ear for a strong bottom on their jazz tunes, but most numbers here move
in a midtempo speed, instead of their previous pounding jazz dance approach –
and this change really allows for some greater warmth in the music,
particularly on the round, soulful basslines – and the especially strong piano!
A few cuts add in a bit of tenor and trumpet, but the main focus is on these
wonderfuly flowing piano lines over nicely groovy rhythms – and as the title
indicates, the set features favorite tunes, remade by Quasimode in their own
style. Titles include "Love Theme From Sunflower", "Open Your
Eyes", "High & Dry", "Overjoyed",
"Cleopatra's Dream", "Day Dreaming", and "Can't Take
My Eyes Off You". Dusty Groove
BOSSA NOVA HAPPINESS - VARIOUS ARTISTS
Plenty
to be happy about here – a sweet set of classic bossa tracks from the 60s, and
one of the first to equally mix gems from the vaults of both Universal and EMI
Records! The recent merger of the musical giants means that Blue Note tracks
sit next to Verve numbers from the US, and older Brazilian recordings on labels
like Odeon or Elenco – more than enough music to make a mighty great selection
of music! The set also features a few numbers of more recent vintage – and
titles include "The Dolphin" by Bill Evans, "Latona" by Big
John Patton, "Sambou Sambou" by Doris Monteiro, "Monsieur
Binot" by Joyce, "Soul Bossa Nova" by Quincy Jones, "Chup
Chup I Got Away" by Marcos Valle, "We & The Sea" by Tamba 4,
"Dindi" by Sylvia Telles, "Summer Samba" by Walter Wanderley,
"Upa Nequinho" by Duke Pearson, "Wave" by Ron Carter, and
"Inutil Paisagem" by Milton Banana Trio. ~ Dusty Groove
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