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”.
Alice Coltrane
Translinear Light
FREDDIE CRUGER AKA RED ASTAIRE
Soul Search
STEW CUTLER
After Hours
PETE CHRISTLIEB & HADLEY CALIMAN
Reunion
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Next Stop...Soweto, Vol. 3: Giants, Ministers and Makers -- Jazz in South Aftrica 1963-1984
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Rumble In the Great Lakes (Best of the Detroit Jazz Fest 2007)
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