Release Date: 07 January 2022
Label: Banger Factory Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0754590290395
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Release Date: 23 September 2022
Label: Banger Factory Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0754590804523
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Kinetika Bloco's 'Legacy' celebrates the 21st anniversary of the carnival group of the same name, which was founded by Mat Fox in South London. Usually around 100 strong, this scaled-down group of Kinetika alumni led by Mat's son Ruben Fox revisit some of the Bloco's iconic pieces on this landmark recording and features saxophonist Nubya Garcia, pianist Reuben James and trumpeters Mark Kavuma, Claude Deppa and Ife Ogunjobi.
What is effectively a Big Band with tuba (occasionally 2!) in the bass, accompanied by guitar, Hammond B3 and a four- piece rhythm section of surdo drums, bells and snare delivers an enthralling new sound.
The nine tracks fuse influences from Brazil, New Orleans, Africa and the Caribbean, and the deeply impressive list of names from this remarkable community deliver highly intelligent arrangements of this diverse repertoire with power, presence and style. "Remedy" is an iconic homage to dub culture and a tour de force performance featuring Nubya Garcia, Ife Ogunjobi, Richie Seivwright and Marlon Hibbert.
"Caravan" presents a unique take on Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol's classic featuring solos from Kaidi Akinnibi, Sheila Maurice Grey, and Reuben James. The uplifting anthem "Echoes Of Palmares" is the track that most closely defines the Kinetika Bloco sound. Written by leader Mat Fox in 2001, it features his son Misha Fox and Mark Kavuma.
'Legacy' is a stunning representation of artists that have at some point taken fruit from the Kinetika Bloco tree and watered its roots. Dedicated to those who came before, and those who are yet to come, Legacy is released on former participant and current Bloco leader Mark Kavuma's Banger Factory Records label.
Description
Kinetika Bloco's 'Legacy' now on limited-edition vinyl with 6-panel poster of the cover artwork.
'Legacy' celebrates the 21st anniversary of the carnival group of the same name, which was founded by Mat Fox in South London. Usually around 100 strong, this scaled-down group of Kinetika alumni led by Mat's son Ruben Fox revisit some of the Bloco's iconic pieces on this landmark recording and features saxophonist Nubya Garcia, pianist Reuben James and trumpeters Mark Kavuma, Claude Deppa and Ife Ogunjobi.
They revisit some of the Bloco's iconic pieces on this landmark recording. What is effectively a big band with guitar, Hammond B3 and a four-piece rhythm section of Brazilian surdos (bass drums), bells and snare drums, their sound is refreshingly new, enthralling, and vibrant.
George Clinton: "Don't ever stop grooving like that, you (Kinetika Bloco) own the world."
Press quotes:
"Kinetika Bloco has created a unique new British carnival sound, drawing its influences from the Caribbean, Brazil, Africa and New Orleans." - Jazzwise
"Kinetika Bloco are a phenomenon - over the last twenty years the percussion and horn heavy collective have evolved their own irresistible version of carnival music, drawing on the many traditions of the Black Atlantic, while acting as a hothouse for talent development for generations of young London musicians." - Jazzviews
"The group sounds like a British carnival for today, drawing on a Caribbean, Brazilian, African and New Orleanian influence. Legacy celebrates Kinetika Bloco's 21st anniversary." - Jazz Journal
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory
Artie Zaitz
Artie Zaitz & Mark Kavuma
Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory
Theo Erskine & Mark Kavuma
The Banger Factory
Kinetika Bloco
Sultan Stevenson
John Patitucci
Tommy Whittle & Alan Barnes
Xhosa Cole
John Clayton & Mulgrew Miller
George Cables
Sylvaine Helary & Orchestre Incandescent
The Exu
