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Jazz Holdouts — Intuition Apr. 7, 2015 We at TSJR will often receive requests to review older material (material 6 months old or older). While we tend to focus on new material, there are a Jazz Holdoutsfew older projects that simply warrant exception to our policy because of the attractiveness and originality of the material. Intuition by a group known as Jazz Holdouts is such an exception. The album was released in July of last year, and it would be an injustice to contemporary jazz fans ever
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Jazz Holdouts — Intuition
Apr. 7, 2015
We at The Smooth Jazz Ride will often receive requests to review older material (material 6 months old or older). While we tend to focus on new material, there are a Jazz Holdoutsfew older projects that simply warrant exception to our policy because of the attractiveness and originality of the material. Intuition by a group known as Jazz Holdouts is such an exception. The album was released in July of last year, and it would be an injustice to contemporary jazz fans everywhere to look past this well-structured gem.
With a silky sound, harmonies reminiscent of Take 6, Al Jarreau-like vocals, and tracks that are alive with emotion and cool, it’s a huge wonder why these guys haven’t emerged basking in the spotlight of the “newly discovered.”
Intermixing funk with romantic, soulful jazz, the group has pulled together a 7-track EP that is sure to get and hold your attention and claim your groove spot during the time you’re listening and even beyond. The melodies are so catchy that you’ll find yourself humming them over and over without even knowing you’re doing so. You might just call your state of mind “unconscious euphoria.” That’s how good this music is. Tracks like the insanely romantic “I Believe in Love,” the super suave title track, the exotic island feel of “Wah Di Yah,” and the funk-soaked “BabaDoo” are but a few in this enchanting collection of bliss.
Members of this fine group include keyboardist Alan Palanker, vocalist Cooper Getschat (whose contributions are undeniably sweet), guitarists Michael Thompson and Jamie Glaser, saxman and flutist John Michalak (whose magic is heard and felt on every track, by the way), original Rufus bassist Bobby Watson, drummer John Robinson, percussionist Walfredo Reyes, Jr., and Mary Palanker with background vocals0. Maybe not all household names to many of you, but I guarantee that you won’t forget any of them after hearing this album.
If you’re looking for really good C-jazz, you simply must let Jazz Holdouts into your musical world. I’ve no doubt that you’ll be glad you did. – Ronald Jackson
Apr. 7, 2015
We at The Smooth Jazz Ride will often receive requests to review older material (material 6 months old or older). While we tend to focus on new material, there are a Jazz Holdoutsfew older projects that simply warrant exception to our policy because of the attractiveness and originality of the material. Intuition by a group known as Jazz Holdouts is such an exception. The album was released in July of last year, and it would be an injustice to contemporary jazz fans everywhere to look past this well-structured gem.
With a silky sound, harmonies reminiscent of Take 6, Al Jarreau-like vocals, and tracks that are alive with emotion and cool, it’s a huge wonder why these guys haven’t emerged basking in the spotlight of the “newly discovered.”
Intermixing funk with romantic, soulful jazz, the group has pulled together a 7-track EP that is sure to get and hold your attention and claim your groove spot during the time you’re listening and even beyond. The melodies are so catchy that you’ll find yourself humming them over and over without even knowing you’re doing so. You might just call your state of mind “unconscious euphoria.” That’s how good this music is. Tracks like the insanely romantic “I Believe in Love,” the super suave title track, the exotic island feel of “Wah Di Yah,” and the funk-soaked “BabaDoo” are but a few in this enchanting collection of bliss.
Members of this fine group include keyboardist Alan Palanker, vocalist Cooper Getschat (whose contributions are undeniably sweet), guitarists Michael Thompson and Jamie Glaser, saxman and flutist John Michalak (whose magic is heard and felt on every track, by the way), original Rufus bassist Bobby Watson, drummer John Robinson, percussionist Walfredo Reyes, Jr., and Mary Palanker with background vocals0. Maybe not all household names to many of you, but I guarantee that you won’t forget any of them after hearing this album.
If you’re looking for really good C-jazz, you simply must let Jazz Holdouts into your musical world. I’ve no doubt that you’ll be glad you did. – Ronald Jackson
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