Nice sample-based reconstructions and inventions. Jazzy feel with great textures, vinyl sound quality and scratching. Funky, earthy instrumental hiphop grooves mixed with playful samples. This music sounds like the result of countless hours digging through the crates, condensing jazz and funk gems into hiphop grooves. Sit back and enjoy this arrangement of rare grooves, classic beats and samples without having to get your hands dusty.
This recording is an example of excellent, fiery modern jazz. Very expressive improvisation, dynamic range and the band really cooks together. Some of the tunes are quite experimental in the new-school vein of Kurt Rosenwinkel or Mark Turner, while others are more restrained and traditional. But it never sounds formulaic or contrived. Despite (or perhaps because of) the often-experimental and syncopated improvisation, the cohesiveness of the band as a whole really shines through in this recording. All in all, a solid addition to any modern jazz fan's library.
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