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The Sultan's Swing

The Sultan's Swing Sessions

Label: Colin Curtis Presents

Year: 06 Jul 22

Format: 12"

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Track List

  • "The New Beginning"
    (6:35)
  • "Forever Now"
    (6:06)
  • "Hitchfunkers Slide To The Galaxy"
    (4:53)
  • "Libera Tu Mente"
    (4:02)
  • "Lotta Arlotto"
    (4:43)

Review

Those who keep a keen eye on the contemporary British nu-jazz scene should already have encountered producer Tom Funk's The Sultan's Swing project. He's already released a trio of fine albums under the alias, each of which combines authentic jazz, jazz-funk and acid jazz instrumentation (provided courtesy of a rotating cast of guest musicians) with nods to trip-hop, downtempo, dub, Balearica and Latin beats. The Sultan's Swing Sessions, Funk's contribution to the Colin Curtis Presents series, takes a similar approach, with predictably excellent results. Our picks of a very strong bunch are the gently spaced-out dancefloor Latin jazz of 'Lotta Arlotto', the summery jazz-fusion of 'Hitchfunkers Slide To The Galaxy' and impeccable opener 'The New Beginning'.