Nicole Willis & Banda Palomita - My Soul Sensation
From the concept to the band line-up, from writing the music
and lyrics to recording, editing and mixing, US singer-songwriter Nicole Willis
was involved in all aspects at play in the making of her new album My Soul
Sensation, a luscious collection of disco-tinged soul, jazz-funk, boogie &
electro with new backing band Banda Palomita. Though fans of Miss Willis' work
with The Soul Investigators may be surprised by the direction My Soul Sensation
takes in terms of sonic landscapes, those who are familiar with Nicole's
collaborations with Jimi Tenor, Bosq or Mr. Comicstore will see this album as a
natural extension. From the reggae-flavored midtempo vibes of opener "Save
It", the cosmic disco-jazz rhythms of "Free", or the afro-boogie
sultriness of the titletrack with Jimi Tenor on sax, My Soul Sensation sees
Banda Palomita spin a tight groove over which Nicole Willis flexes her vocal
muscles with ease, clearly comfortable with the creative control and freedom
her current position affords her.
Re:Funk – Borderline
After three intense years spent honoring the godfather of
soul and playing on prestigious stages such as Montreaux Jazz Festival, Locarno
Film Festival & Jazz Ascona, Lugano's finest funk & soul outfit Re:Funk
launch "BorderLine", their debut album composed entirely of original
compositions. "BorderLine" is the result of the band's stylistic and
compositional exploration of its influences: from the soul and classic R&B
of the 60s to the energetic T.O.P-style funk of the 70s (with a 6-element brass
section). The result is a warm and scratchy sound that becomes the band's
distinctive trait as it pervades all 10 tracks of the album. The full-length is
further enriched by the presence of famed sax player Pee Wee Ellis in
instrumental "Hot'n Sweat" and the powerful and harmonious voice of
Swiss soul singer Ira May in the duet "Let Her Lead". "BorderLine"
is a journey into the vast and wonderful world of soul through the eyes and
ears of this Swiss-Italian powerhouse, literally born on the southern border of
the Alps. This album is the synthesis of the various heads that make up the
core of the band and you can be sure it is just a taste of what's to come!
Eric Boss - Bad Luck
DJ, producer, singer-songwriter, one-half of world-touring
soul duo Myron & E (Stones Throw), founder of boogie outfit The Pendletons
(Bastard Jazz), part of electro-funk duo Lucid Paradise, and an endless string
of collabos means Eric Boss knows his way around a good song. With his previous
two solo singles (2016's soul ballad "The Turning Point" and uptempo
groover "Closer To The Spirit" from 2017) having sold out in record
time, this multi-faceted artist is now ready to give the world a taste of his
upcoming new album with first single "Bad Luck", a head-nodding
funk-soul number led by crunchy drums and a badass bass line over which Eric's
cool delivery flows smooth and silky. The track is out in anticipation of his
solo debut "A Modern Love", an effervescent collection of raw funk,
sweet soul, west coast vibes and classic hip hop dropping on May 10th on LP
& Digital via Légère Recordings / Mocambo Records / Fat Beats.
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