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”.
BILLY BANG QUINTET FEATURING FRANK LOWE
Above & Beyond: Live in Grand Rapids
STRING PLANET
Songs From the Home Planet
Ann Savoy & Her Sleepless Knights
If Dreams Come True
VARIOUS
Rumble In the Great Lakes (Best of the Detroit Jazz Fest 2007)
Lois Deloatch
Hymn to Freedom: A Tribute to Oscar Peterson
DIANNE REEVES
When You Know
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