Robert
Glasper - F**k Yo Feelings
Easily the
most powerful album cover and title to date from the mighty Robert Glasper – an
artist who's evolved so much in recent years, he's shifted from the world of
conventional jazz to the role of an elder statesman in funk, soul, and hip hop
as well! This album's got all of those sides of Glasper firmly in place, thanks
to a wide array of guests – but there's also that warm, core groove that we've
always loved from Robert's keyboard work – that magical flow that set him apart
from the pack, and which continues to shape the sound of a generation. With the
guest singers and artists, the record rivals the vibe of Glasper's Black Radio
projects – and is even billed as a Black Radio Production on the front – with a
lineup that includes Yasiin Bey, Herbie Hancock, Bilal, Denzel Curry, Andra
Day, Song Bird, Queen Sheba, Affion Crockett, Buddy, Mick Jenkins, James
Poyser, Bridget Kelly, and others – on titles that include "I Want
You", "Aah Whot", "All I Do", "Liquid
Swords", "In Case You Forgot", "F*ck Yo Feelings",
"Let Me In", "Gone", "This Changes Everything",
and "Endangered Black Woman". ~ Dusty Groove
Kuzu (Dave
Rempis/Taqshi Dorji/Tyler Damon) - Purple Dark Opal
A tremendous
single improvisation by this very hip trio – Taqshi Dorji on guitar, Tyler
Damon on drums, and Dave Rempis on alto, tenor, and baritone sax! The drums
have this very resonant quality at times – almost acting with elements that
make up for the lack of a bass at times – while the guitar moves through more
abstract sonic textures that are maybe some of the sharpest elements in the set
– as Rempis blows with a beautifully soulful vibe, and really helps balance the
sound, and ground the whole thing with his amazing, never-ending sense of
imagination! The set features the 55-minute piece "To The Quick" –
recorded live at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. ~ Dusty Groove
Muro King Of
Diggin – Diggin' Brunswick
DJ Muro
mixes it up with the catalog of legendary soul label Brunswick Records – really
digging deep into output of the mighty imprint – to come up with a wicked
pastiche of funky tunes that includes bits of 40 tracks in all! The mix is more
complicated than some of Muro's other outings – and while he still leaves in
the best core of each tune, he also weaves them together in a wonderful way
that draws definite strands together in Brunswick production, instrumentation,
and songwriting – a wonderful tribute to the Chicago soul genius that
flourished on the label at the end of the 60s and start of the 70s. The package
features way too many snippets to mention here – but includes work from Ginji
James, The Lost Generation, Tyron Davis, Bohannon, Lost Generation, Gregory
James Edition, Fred Hughes, The Chi-Lites, Erma Franklin, The Eliminators, Exit
9, Gene Chandler, The Directions, Barbara Acklin, Young Holt Unlimited, and
many more! ~ Dusty Groove
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