QUANTIC PRESENTS THE WESTERN TRANSIENT – A NEW
CONSTELLATION
A tremendous new project from Quantic – a set that has
him moving into spiritual jazz territory, with all the depth and care he
brought to previous funk and Latin projects! The music here is a mix of
electric and acoustic modes – played by Will Holland on guitar with a group
that also includes tenor, flute, trumpet, keyboards, moog, and some mighty nice
percussion – all used in these warmly flowing ways that are totally wonderful –
like some lost, underground 70s set on a tiny label by a local combo – performed
with an understated brilliance that really holds us rapt! For a guy who could
come on strong at times, Quantic seems to do even more by laying back a bit –
and really letting the group energy flow on songs that include "Jumble
Sale", "New Constellation", "Bicycle Ride", "The
Orchard", "Mirzan", and "Latitude". CD features bonus
track – "Latitude (to the point version)". ~ Dusty Groove
JILL SCOTT – WOMAN
Jill Scott's first album away from Hidden Beach – and
a set that really marks a tremendous comeback for the singer! Jill sounds
better here than we remember in years – as sharply focused and musically
pointed as on her tremendous debut from the start of the century – with energy
that's apparent from the very first note – both in Scott's vocals and the
overall construction of the tunes! All the older, funkier elements from hip hop
are in the mix – but as on her debut, they never overwhelm her vocals – and instead
seem to empower the singer to be as bold, as righteous as she can possibly be –
really winning us all over again with her music. Titles include "Fool's
Gold", "Back Together", "Run Run Run", "Wild
Cookie", "Prepared", "Lighthouse", "Coming To
You", "Beautiful Love", and "Jahraymecofasola". ~ Dusty Groove
FOUR80EAST - POSITRACTION
Positraction is the seventh studio album
from acclaimed nu-jazz group Four80East. Head-nodding beats and driving bass
hooks combine with deft soloing and cinematic soundscapes to create an exciting
and unique sound that has garnered the band a devoted fan base around the
world. This time around, the funk ante has been upped with the addition of a
horn section on several tracks, and the overall vibe is energetic and positive.
Includes: Positraction; Eegee Beegee; Into the Wind; Hold a Candle; Dirty
Stack; Tikitango; Soft Focus; Cookie Strut; Window Seat; and Moment to Moment. ~ Amazon
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