Archive for the ‘Jazz Review’ Category
Myspace – Fat Freddy’s Drop
With bands like Salmonella Dub, The Black Seeds and International Observer all calling the country home, it seems there are now as many people producing dub in New Zealand as there are hunting hobbit or bun geeing off glaciers. Fat Freddy’s Drop are the “supergroup†of that scene and the blend of digital dub rhythms, soulful ballads, sun-flecked brass and plaintive vocals that comprise Based On A True Story are the perfect way to dip your toes into the warm musical waves currently rippling in the South Pacific. (more…)
YouTube – Bobby McFerrin with Richard Bona
Richard Bona has been recognized as one of the planet’s five revelations of the past decade. A complete artist, an absolute master of his art, and a melodist of rare elegance and sensuality, he’s also a poignant singer, and a member of that exclusive club, “the world’s best bassists.â€
For the past fifteen years, Richard Bona, dubbed “The African Sting,†has been displaying his smile, humour, serenity and grace wherever he’s travelled. His first two albums revealed a wonderful storyteller, a surprising musician, and a spellbinding vocalist. His unique style is situated at the crossroads of a horde of influences – jazz, bossa nova, pop music, afro-beat, traditional song, and funk. (more…)
