Album - Blue Juice Vol. 2
Recorded - 1977
No apologies here - i'm sure some of you will complain that this "isn't jazz", but, well, it's on Blue Note, it suits my mood tonight, and that's good enough for me. The fact is that this is a damn funky take on a number by 70s rockers Traffic, played by a Dutch steel band. Now that does sound a bit odd, i'll admit, but have a listen and just try and tell me you don't like it.
It's an upbeat, funky tune that's perfect for good moods and sunny days. The first half of the track is a pretty straight take on the original, but the second half of the track is where it's at, with probably the only steel band solo anywhere in popular music. It's a proper solo, too, exploring the harmonic possibilities of the instrument as any good jazzer should.
I'd love to say more about this band but haven't found a whole lot out there. Maybe one of you knows something?
2 comments:
Ouch! That was loud. But in a good way. What a bizarre record.
It is odd, isn't it? But just try and not smile when you listen to it.
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