Re: Pimp Jazz-Funk

Jon Logan
Thu, 16 Apr 1998 12:32:42 -0700


"Under Compulsion" is a fictional soundtrack to a fictional film.... great
album, tho!

If you like Uriel, you might want to check out Visit Venus and the Gentle
People, although the cheese factor is significantly higher for these two.

At 9:42 PM -0400 4/15/98, Ross C. d'Avignon wrote:
>Hey, everybody...
>
>Anyone ever check out the pimp-blaxploitation-jazz-funk-mod-sounding
>soundtrack to the movie "Under Compulsion" from a group by the name of
>Uriel? This one's on Beau Monde Records out of France, and its one of the
>freshest, funkiest, jazziest sessions--all original compositions. Funky
>moog and rhodes, samba and bossa sounds, a tinge of mod/chase sequence type
>tracks, some downtempo/chill beats, and some solid all-around
>jazz-funk/acid-jazz grooves. The focus here is on the organic groove--i.e.
>predominantly instrumental focus.
>
>Anyone ever hear of Uriel putting out any other material than this?
>
>Also--can anyone give me the low-down on the most recent release from The Egg?
>Heard the new Groove Collective LP is soon to hit stores.
>
>Dig it...
>
>Ross d'Avignon

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