This
guitar player definitely wears acoustic blinders. Single note lines and riffs
similar to early James Brown recordings, executed with amazing perfection – one
can’t imagine a more stoic performance, especially considering what’s happening
at the same time: Blazing horns in unison and a slightly awry choir come
together, work in opposite directions, completing a true rhythmically woven
carpet with the tight rhythm section’s network: multi-layered, close-knitted
and nearly impenetrable. You can’t escape from those tunes! Arms, legs and hips
have to follow the pulse: one moment light-footed, the next heavy and
uncompromising, fitting the distinct messages, criticizing worldwide “social
absurdities” (JariBu).
The
eight Japanese Musicians led by Masamichi Ishikawa play more Funk and Jazz than
the Nigerian Afrobeat originals Fela Kuti and Tony Allen did: a swift flute, a
blazing trumpet playing and extensive solos from the very beginning – just
check out the opener, it runs more than nine minutes! Occasionally there’s a
nasty fuzz guitar which reminds one of the 1970ies, accompanied by tape hiss
and amp noise. You’ve gotta love it!
Since
2009 there have been four long players by JariBu Afrobeat Arkestra. However the
new “JariBu” is, similar to “Mediacracy” (Tramp Records 2012) the Tokyoites’ second
Record, distributed internationally. But they have been more than well received
in the past few years – the Japanese Afrobeat word has been spread in the past
and will be spread even more in the future! (words by Martin Buerkl – Basement
Jazz Radio Show, Munich)
“A
wonderful LP, from the beginning to the end!” – The Flying Carpet radio show,
Spain
“Another
piece of eclectic Afro tunage from JariBu Afrobeat Arkestra well worth the wait
people!” – Anthony “Aja” Allsop
Tracklisting:
01.
Devil (Pt.1&2)
02. One
By One
03. KEW
04. Wild
Pansy
05. Afro
Rodeo
06.
Witness
07.
Unrevealed Truth
08.
Yellow Joint
09.
Dancers In The Darkness
10. BOMB
The
album JariBu Afrobeat Arkestra “JariBu” (Tramp Records) is going to be released
June 27, 2014. ~ Groove Attack
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