Sunday, January 25, 2009

What I'm Listening To on this Sunday

Oh, man!  I recently picked up two of these guys' albums and they have blown me away.  Out of Chicago, they are a jazz band comprised of 8 brothers on horns and Christopher Anderson funktifying the drums.  They started off as street performers and only started recording in 2004.  Most of their stuff is heavily influenced by classical jazz, but there is definitely a new-age funk in their swagger, especially when the drums get going.  There is also an occasional and welcome feature of soulful lady vocals.  They're a perfect soundtrack to a Sunday with some smooth tracks, some energetic tracks, and all uplifting.  Very much welcome on a midwinter Sunday here in Minnesnowta.  An excellent example: Jupiter

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