The Sultan's Swing - The Sultan's Swing Sessions
Jazz
The Sultan's Swing
The Sultan's Swing Sessions
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Track List
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"The New Beginning"(6:35)
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"Forever Now"(6:06)
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"Hitchfunkers Slide To The Galaxy"(4:53)
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"Libera Tu Mente"(4:02)
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"Lotta Arlotto"(4:43)
“Proper British Nu-Jazz and Jazz-Funk with real depth and groove.”
Why I Stock This Record
This is a British Nu-Jazz / Jazz-Funk classic from The Sultan’s Swing project on the Colin Curtis Presents series.
The standout tracks for me are “Forever Now” and especially “Lotta Arlotto”, but the whole record is strong. I regularly play this vinyl when I’m looking for proper Jazz, Jazz-funk and Acid-jazz sounds — it has that smooth, sophisticated groove with live instrumentation and a nice laid-back energy.
If you’re into Nu-Jazz, Jazz-Funk or Acid-Jazz, this is a must-have for the collection. It’s the kind of record that rewards both listening at home and playing out. Clean copy and plays strong every time.
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'.
Review originally published by Juno.
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