Brit jazz funk legend James Taylor returns with a solid set of UK flavoured tunes that mix soul with jazz funk, latin, boogie and more. Noel McKoy and Natalie Williams guest on several cuts and their contributions are tailormade for the sounds the band cook up. The cinematic sounding ‘A Giant Leap’ has a space thriller feel to it, the wiry boogie of ‘People Get Ready (We’re Moving On) has a breezy late 70s feel while the bumpin bus stop vibe of ‘Get Out And Walk’ is a throwback slab of street funk. The slight nod the disco on ‘Boogie On Through The Night’ and the lush, Havana soul feel of ‘Tomorrow’s Sun’ both show different sides to the sound. The sultry clavinet groove of ‘Living On The Front Line’ has a well trodden narrative that couldn’t be more apt right now. Really strong album from a guy who has this music running through his veins. Highly recommended.
Track listings:
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01 A Giant Leap by Thundercat
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02 Who’s Gonna Break The News? (feat Natalie Williams) by James Taylor Quartet
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03 People Get Ready (We’re Moving On) by James Taylor Quartet
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04 Get Out & Walk by James Taylor Quartet
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05 Boogie On Through The Night by James Taylor Quartet
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06 Street Hustle Interlude by James Taylor Quartet
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07 Smoking The Future (feat Noel McKoy) by James Taylor Quartet
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08 Living On The Front Line (feat Natalie Williams) by James Taylor Quartet
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09 Newsflash by James Taylor Quartet
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10 Baby Come Back (feat Noel McKoy) by James Taylor Quartet
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11 Tomorrow’s Sun by James Taylor Quartet
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