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”.
STEFON HARRIS
African Tarantella
THE SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA
Rising Sun
OUT TO LUNCH
Melvin's Rockpile
Lizz Wright
The Orchard
ELVIS COSTELLO AND ALLEN TOUSSAINT (“Two-SAHN-t”)
The River in Reverse
Mike Longo And The New York State Of The Art Jazz Ensemble
Live From New York
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