Marc Moulin's Top Secret is a mixed bag of downtempo jazz treats and sweet-sounding rhythmic forays into the dark of night. With this recording, Marc Moulin craftily blends the sound of processed sexy vocals and collages them against the sounds of muted trumpets, congas, guitars, and lively trap drumming. This work comes alive with a jazz flavor, one that seems to have been used by a variety of performers and producers, but one that is uniquely Marc Moulin…
Digitally remastered edition of this album from the pianist, poet and composer extraordinaire from Montenegro. Recorded in 1975, Soul Impressions condenses the entire mastery and inspiration of the brilliant Franco-Yugoslav composer Janko Nilovic into 12 generous tracks. A total adept when it comes to bubbling studio sessions and gleaming arrangements, our man incessantly works furiously and devotedly on his music, throwing himself body and soul into the creation of one of the '70s most individual and coherent musical works. On Soul Impressions we discover an incredible kaleidoscope of influences which diffract musical perspectives: here pop dives into torrents of fuzz, funk takes on a psychedelic air, jazz flirts with rock, and easy listening contorts strangely into the baroque.
As American as rock 'n roll itself, Little Feat's music transcends boundaries, a freewheeling fusion of California rock and Dixie-inflected funk-boogie. Also in the mix are strains of folk, blues, rockabilly, country and jazz, inventing a hybrid sound that is truly Little Feat's own…
With cover art from the 'dangerously psychotic' school and a band photo that looks like the jazz-police arranged a parade of the guilty, Pimpoint, the latest from Soil & "Pimp" Sessions promises an emotional experience, and it delivers 100%. ~ BBC
When Brownswood’s head honcho, Gilles Peterson loaded ‘Jazzy Joint’ with vocals by José James on his myspace site, the buzz surrounding this this track alone got everyone on the message boards in a spin. James’ interpretation ranges from proper jazz vocals, rap to a full scat and pianist Josei’s composition is as much indebted to Jay Dee (a la Robert Glasper) as any jazz legend. ~ FlyGlobalMusic
To feel the full force of Soil & Pimp "Sessions" you really need to be at the foot of a stage, not plugged into an iPod. After all, the Japanese alt. jazz collective have built their name around a reputation for fast, frenetic live shows. While not a patch on the live experience, S&P "S"' fourth album captures much of this ferocious, feverish energy. ~ BBC