CHICAGO - NOW (CHICAGO XXXVI)
Now (Chicago XXXVI) is the band's first new album of
original material since the release of XXX in 2006, and once again these icons
offer their signature fiery, jazz-rooted brass arrangements over slick pop rock
songs. When Chicago exploded onto the
music scene with their stellar 1969 double-LP debut, Chicago Transit Authority,
the band's innovative fusion of up-front horns in a rock 'n' roll context and
impeccable pop sensibilities was an instant smash. According to Billboard chart
history and stats, Chicago is second only to the Beach Boys as the most
successful American rock band of all time, in terms of both album and singles
sales. Judged by album sales alone, as certified by the R.I.A.A., the band is
still among the Top Ten best-selling U.S. groups in history. ~ Amazon
MATTHEW HALSALL - WHEN THE WORLD WAS ONE
Incredible
modal sounds from trumpeter Matthew Halsall – one of our favorite contemporary
jazz artists, and one whose vision just gets bolder and bolder with each new
record! This completely sublime set has Halsall working tightly with reedman
Nat Birchall – a frequent musical partner whose own records bristle with the
same sort of spiritual energy – given some slight additional flavors here with
extra flute, harp, and koto – used alongside the more familiar piano, bass, and
drums that have always grounded the pair's work together. All tunes are
original, and have this vibe that's perfect for the post-Coltrane spiritual
jazz generation – but delivered in a way that's quite fresh, too – and not just
a simple rehash of early 70s Impulse Records modes. Every track's a gem – and
titles include "Sagano Bamboo Forest", "Tribute To Alice
Coltrane", "When The World Was One", "Falling Water",
and "Kiyomizu Dera". ~ Dusty Groove
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THE NEW UNTOUCHABLES PRESENTS MODSTOCK: 21ST CENTURY CLUB CLASSICS COMPILED BY ROB BAILEY
A
brilliant new set from Rob Bailey – the man who gave us all the five volumes of
Le Beat Bespoke – returning here with a very fresh take on the mod groove of
the 60s! These tracks are more soul and jazz than Rob's previous efforts –
still very much in the best modes that were ringing strong with London mods of
the 60s, but even deeper, harder, and groovier too – with a plenty strong
influence from the farther reaches of the American underground scene! There's
still a few rock tracks in the mix, but the addition of mod jazz and Northern
Soul really blows the whole thing open – and makes the whole thing a searing
set of groovers all the way through. Titles include "Step Down" by
The Ranglers, "Too Far To Turn Around" by The Sty-Letts, "It's
Gonna Rain" by Gentleman June Gardner, "Shotgun" by Johnny Deen
& The Deacons, "Love's A Workin" by Dean Carter, "Line &
Track" by The Aquamen, "I Ain't Gonna Take You Back" by Brenda
Holloway & The Carrolls, "Please Grow Up" by Harlem Kiddies, and
"The Love I Need" by Frank Butler. ~ Dusty Groove
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