SOHO CONTINENTAL (COMPILATION)
Latin rhythms, Italian lyrics, jazzy solos, and lots more
groovy touches – all coming together here in a special set of tracks that
evokes the cross-cultural brilliance of London's Soho at the end of the 50s!
The set's got a really unique vibe – with songs that mix electric guitars and
heavy percussion, swinging vocals and rocking rhythms, jazzy scatting and weird
instrumentation – all with the completely great ear for a special tune that
we've come to expect from the Croydon Municipal label! If you've dug their
other compilations, you'll definitely find plenty here to love – on 25 titles
that include "Nicola Bossa Nova" by Bob Leaper, "Ciquo Minuti
Ancora" by Peppini Di Capri, "Cappucina" by Ted Heath,
"Esso Besso" by Victor Silvester, "Cha Cha Pop Pop" by Tony
Scott, "Hot Toddy" by The Swe Danes, "Teenager Blues" by
The Kessler Sisters, "Harry Lime Cha Cha" by Edmundo Ros,
"Taboo" by Charles Blackwell, "Madison A Saint Tropez" by
Tommy Kinsman, "Papa Loves Mambo" by Marino Marini, and "Mambo
Inn" by The Modernes. ~ Dusty
Groove
KRIS RUSSELL - I CONCENTRATE ON YOU
Las Vegas-based jazz vocalist Kris Russell has launched her
debut CD, "I Concentrate on You," which follows the much-heralded
release of her digital single, "I Concentrate on You." Backed by a
full symphony and Richard Rome's lush and beautiful arrangement, Russell
vocally expresses her pure, natural voice in her version of this beloved,
classic jazz standard. Her aspiration with this song is to be a first-rate
version of herself and express herself as an original, but also to blend the
early, powerful influences of other great jazz vocalists into her own unique
style of singing. Russell says that her singing career has been a labor of
love, and the ability to produce and release her own CD represents a great
gift. She is looking forward to producing and releasing another new jazz single
sometime in 2016.
JAZZ INVADERS – FIND THE LOVE
Were the Jazz Invaders ever this soulful before? We don't
seem to remember that – as they come on totally strong and wonderful here – with
a groove that might even rival the best previous work by big-name combos like
Incognito or Brand New Heavies! Like both those groups, the Jazz Invaders are
rooted in classic modes – but they've also picked up a lot more funk than
before – putting the jazz off to the side a bit, and focusing on the overall
groove – a bit like some of the best artists in the mid 70s run of jazz/funk
classics from Fantasy Records! Linda Bloenhard adds some great vocals to a
number of cuts – furthering the strong soul vibe here – but even the
instrumental numbers are great, and sparkle strongly in a sweet blend of Fender
Rhodes, and jazzy riffs on alto, tenor, and trumpet. All tunes are originals –
and the writing is great – on tracks that include "Higher On Fire",
"Get It Work It", "Get Away", "Disco Fever",
"Do It", "Phil's Crossroads", "Discover Disco
Lover", and "Much Rosie" ~
Dusty Groove
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