RECORD KICKS
– FUNK SIDES (VARIOUS ARTISTS)
Record Kicks
proudly present "Funk Sides", the new compilation featuring 14 deep
funk cuts taken from the label's vaults, out today in every digital store. Under
its motto "The explosive sound from Today's scene", Milan-based
independent label Record Kicks, together with similar outfits like Daptone,
Jazzman, Freestyle or Timmion Records, has been pitching the so-called
"Deep Funk" scene for 14 years. After the previous installment
"Soul Sides" here's "Funk Sides" another irresistibly
infectious compilation made of 14 heavy funk pearls from the Record Kicks
vaults. Featuring tracks from Marta Ren & The Groovelvets, The Liberators,
Hannah Williams & The Affirmations, Dojo Cuts, Martha High & Osaka
Monaurail, Calibro 35 and many more. Play it loud!
RODNEY GREEN
QUARTET FEAT. WARREN WOLF – LIVE AT JAZZHUS MONTMARTRE COPENHAGEN
The name of
vibist Warren Wolf is emblazoned proudly across the front cover here – and for
good reason, too – as the musician really steals the show in performance by a
quartet led by drummer Rodney Green! The set's live, and maybe a bit looser
than some of Warren's recent records – with long tracks that really showcase
that boldly chromatic style he brings to his work on vibes, and which make him
maybe our favorite contemporary talent on the instrument. And the group's also
got strong work from Jacob Christoffersen on piano and David Wong on bass –
rounding out the sound nicely, and given the whole thing maybe a bit more force
and color than some of the more staid vibes/piano settings. Titles include
"Bud Powell", "Emily", "Budo", "Just One Of
Those Things", "Well You Needn't", and "Humpty
Dumpty". ~ Dusty Groove
EDDY SENAY –
HOT THANG
A heck of a
great little guitar funk album – one of two rare sides cut by the amazing Eddy
Senay! The record's all-instrumental – and Eddie's fuzzed-out guitar takes
center stage over tripped-out arrangements that recall the best psychedelic
funk of the early 70s – bubbling along with just enough drums, bass, and
keyboards to make for a chunky bottom groove – while Senay wails over the top
on guitar! The record reminds us of similar guitar funk albums from the time –
including the work of Dennis Coffey, Eddie Fisher, or Donald Austin – but the groove's
even more laidback and trippy, with a few nice breakway moments from the rhythm
section. Tracks include "Jubo", "Hot Thang", "Message
of Love", and great covers of "Ain't No Sunshine" and Donny
Hathaway's "Zambezi". (Limited colored vinyl pressing). ~ Dusty
Groove
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