2006-05-08
Packed with new jams, Distractions carries an old school, funky vibe. The disc grooves across smooth vocals and jazz beats, as the group jams on a variety of soulful tunes and showcases Roy Hargrove’s talents as a composer. Check out #2 “Crazy Race”, the ultra-funky #8 “Hold On”, and the down and dirty instrumental #3 “Kansas City Funk”.
Matt Kane & The Kansas City Generations Sextet
Acknowledgement
LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS
MISS SMITH TO YOU
THE SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA
Rising Sun
CHARLIE HUNTER AND BOBBY PREVITE/GROUNDTRUTHER
ALTITUDES
THE GODFATHERS OF GROOVE FEATURING REUBEN WILSON, BERNARD “PRETTY” PURDIE, AND GRANT GREEN JR.
The Godfathers of Groove
PETE ESCOVEDO
LIVE FROM STERN GROVE
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