GREG MURPHY – BLUES
FOR MILES
A really different
album from pianist Greg Murphy – an artist we know mostly for his work with Rashied
Ali during his later years! This set's not what you might expect from the Blues
For Miles title – hardly a recap of Davis' music, or his ideas at all – and
instead comes across as a warmly lyrical session that shows a whole new side of
Murphy's talents! The pianist is working here with a lineup that also includes
Josh Evans on trumpet and Ben Solomon on tenor, plus some occasional percussion
from Raphael Cruz next to the piano, bass, and drums – elements that brings
these nice rhythmic changes to the music that are almost more Cedar Walton-like
than Miles – especially given Murphy's bright, soulful lines on piano – which
have an especially great way of cascading along on the album's original
compositions. These are the real standouts, as Greg's a hell of a writer – and
titles include "Blues For Miles", "Half Fulton",
"Nancy's Fantasy", "Hat Trick", "Free Han Solo",
and "Split Second". ~ Dusty Groove
MARC CAREY TRIO
& FRIENDS – COSMIC INDIGENOUS
"Cosmic
Indigenous", a collection of previously recorded but never released tracks
from Marc Cary Focus Trio + Friends spanning over a decade is now available
exclusively on Bandcamp. The album features a multitude of collaborators
including Motema's own Awa Sangho, with songs rooted in the concept of North
Indian classical raga music and exploring the sounds and concepts of
electro-acoustic keyboard wizard Marc Cary's
former project, Indigenous People. ~ Motema Music
ELECTRIC WIRE
HUSTLE – LOVE WILL PREVAIL
A solid second
album from New Zealand electro soul combo Electric Wire Hustle – and a subtle,
but still pretty progressive step away from the more sample-flavored,
beat-driven debut! Love Can Prevail has just a bit more of an abstract,
electronics-accented approach to the production – but the soulful approach to
the vocals and overall feel of the songs cuts as deep as ever here. Strong work
from a unique group! Includes "If These Are The Last Days",
"Loveless", "By & Bye", "Bottom Line",
"The Spirit", "Look In The Sky", "Light Goes A Long
Way", "To See You Again", "Blackwater" and
"Numbers And Steel". ~ Dusty Groove
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