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Horatio Luna – Action Reaction [La Sape]
If you didn’t know it already I’m here to tell you that Horatio Luna is one of the premier bassists on the scene today. He’s one of many talented musicians who have emerged from Australia in recent years. The Melbourne native has the gift of groove and knows how to apply it to every recording he appears on. Luna’s latest, “Action Reaction” is packed with funky bangers where the groove works its way up from your feet to your hips. Before you know it everyone is getting their groove on. There’s plenty of bangers to choose from. The aptly titled “Spicy” is fueled by wicked synths layered over an infectious groove. Jake Amy and Brad Ballard take turns displaying their proficiency with funky synth arrangements throughout the album. “The Win” is a simmering House tune aided by Hugo Turudija’s seductive Tenor melodies. “Rectify”, a tribute to Moodymann, is chilled out cosmic jazz with a hypnotic groove. Six years removed from his debut, Luna delivers with a sophomore release that provides immediate satisfaction.
Mark De Clive Lowe, Andrea Lombardini and Tommasso Cappellato – Dreamweavers II [Mother Tongue]
Dreamweavers is the trio of Mark De Clive Lowe, Andrea Lombardini and Tommasso Cappellato. Their second release builds on electro acoustic compositions with a touch of jazz funk. “Kaze No Michi” is a celestial journey filled with MDCL’s vibrant melodies. Cappellato’s drumming and groove-driven compositions pack a delightful punch. “Lucid Dreams” is an atmospheric jazz funk gem. Lombardini’s riveting bass groove is the driving force, along with Cappellato’s infectious cymbal drumming .MDCL’s dense keyboard wizardry lifts the track to the outer limits. “The Bass That Don’t Stop” is a MDCL dance floor original imagined with live instrumentation. The trio flex their chops over a tune that inspires everyone to get up and dance. MDCL’s euphoric melodies aligned with Lombardini’s thumping groove is intoxicating. This trio is onto something special here. Each member is a leader in their own right. Together they’re making engaging music that deserves repeated listens.
Soulparlor – Day By Day [Atjazz Record Company]
Frank Jensen and Tobias Muller aka Soulparlor have been crafting infectious dance tracks and soul recordings for well over a decade. The Mainz based duo have worked with an array of underground musicians from Erik Rico, Rogiers and many more. The disc kicks off with “Pull Me Close” where vocalist Leona Berlin’s sultry vocals are layered over a mellow piano melody. UK bruk don Colonel Red takes the baton and follows suit with the mid-tempo burner “Day By Day”. “Splentay 4 Ya” is a broken beat banger filled with spacey synths and the funky vocals of Amalia. From their earlier recordings to this one, Soulparlor have proven to have the magic touch. Their soulful electronic recordings are always on fire and this release is no exception.