The Expansions are a quartet hailing from South London. They made quite an impression with their debut EP “Lavender”. Their latest release “Murmuration” builds on their debut with more funk infused jazz and soul rhythms. “Pocket 5” is fueled by spirited drumming from Jonny Drop and a thumping groove courtesy of bassist Matt Summerfield. On “Cannonball” Dave Koor’s mellow earthy synths along with James O’Keefe’s guitar provide plenty of warm vibes. “Ivory Mountain” is an uptempo fusion highlight driven by spacey synths and a pulsating groove. The Expansions breathe new life into the 70s fusion period with this engaging record. They’ve learned well from their influences while creating a sound all their own.
