2009-05-11
Multi-instrumentalist Clutchy Hopkins is still being promoted as a mystery man of sorts. If you seek information about him, you’ll find wild stories and unsubstantiated facts. Basically, he’s traveled the world, investigating consciousness and its relation to music. He’s studied under Zen monks in Japan, a Raja yogi in India, and a master percussionist in Nigeria, amongst others. Along the way, he’s made some great music, attempting to utilize the lessons he’s learned in the last thirty-some years. This is a typical Clutchy album. It’s full of drum ‘n bass beats, punctuated with organ, flute, electronics, melodica, and various home-made instruments. This is innovative and funky dub at its groovin’ best. Rebecca RuthIVAN "FUNKBOY" BODLEY
PIGS FEET & POTTED MEAT
Rahsaan Barber
The Music In The Night
Willie Nelson
Nacogdoches
Matt Kane & The Kansas City Generations Sextet
Acknowledgement
Various Artists
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary All-Stars
BONERAMA
HARD TIMES
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