I've been lurking since July.
A favorite description/definition of music I once heard: "The Art of Time".
I am coming to beleive that time spent here on the list is so closely
connected to the music that it nearly becomes a derivative art form in
itself. This list vibrates, man. Thanks to all for feeding the flow and
keeping me informed and entertained.
Here's a short take on a recent buy that has me in AJ jubilation.
BOSH! - The Quiet Boys - Hollywood/Acid Jazz 68014-2, 1996
A beloved Quiet Boys cut from a '91 compilation, "Can't Hold The Vibe", led
me to buy this release and my only disapointment is the lack of the
Jamaican toaster(?) from the early song. Otherwise, this is *superb* stuff
IMHO. A resplendent well produced mix of steady grooves with a nice
interplay among saxes, piano, synths, spare voices, oo so funky guitar (no
credit on the sleeve, props to whoever it is), congas, and cymbals riding
on the crown.
The opener, "Righteous", takes me away to a place far away. Amen.
Other standouts:
"Blue 4 Royal "T"?" , shuffle beat sustains a twangy guitar rhythm and a
smooth sax lead.
"Inner Sense", pure sex, light the candles, pop some real dry chianti, and
get busy.
"Ghetto Life", flute as a rhythm instrument, cool.
Overall, a pretty wide representation of styles, and I can't find a really
weak track. Excellent liner notes to boot. Maybe someday I'll post a blow
by blow review but for now I'd just like to generate some discussion. I'd
be interested to hear some historical/biographical info on Chris
Bangs/Quiet Boys and any hints regarding where the title comes from.
Anyone?
I haven't been a big Hollywood/Acid Jazz label fan, but the above and
another new one, "The Apostles" have made me a happy boy. A forthcoming
post on the latter after some more spins.
A seed perhaps for a future discussion...Female AJ vocalists who give you
tremors. Someone else made a positive comment over the summer about these
angels, and it might be nice to highlight some artists and get some
knowledge going. M People's Heather Small regularly rocks my world.
Keep ridin' the sound waves.
Mike Grafe
mgrafe@int1.mhrcc.org