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Romantic Funk: The Unfamiliar

Orlando Le Fleming

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Format: CD

Cat No: WR4763

Release Date:  18 September 2020

Label:  Whirlwind Recordings

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  0630808828881

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

Release Date:  25 September 2020

Label:  Whirlwind Recordings

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  0630808828898

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

  • Description

    On 'Romantic Funk: The Unfamiliar' outstanding bassist Orlando le Fleming introduces us to a new sound, a tribute to the muscular, high-intensity fusion of the 1980s, and a new band, Romantic Funk.

    Le Fleming has assembled an awesome team of top flight players: with Philip Dizack on trumpet and Will Vinson on sax in the frontline, Sean Wayland on keys and drummers Kush Abadey and Nate Wood rounding out the powerhouse rhythm section. All the compositions are by le Fleming, developed over time at the band's extended residency in Greenwich Village's 55 Bar, and captured live in the studio.

    Since relocating from his native UK to New York City he's thrived in the world's toughest jazz environment, and brought his inimitable personality to work on projects for the likes of Branford Marsalis, Joey Calderazzo, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Bill Charlap, Billy Cobham, Wayne Krantz, Ari Hoenig, Seamus Blake, Jeff "Tain" Watts and David Sanchez among many others.

    The power and precision of the performances astonishes throughout. Le Fleming's tunes showcase his band's individual excellence and group cohesion. 'I'll Tell You What It Is Later' is influenced by the Miles Davis albums of the 80's and late 60's. 'Waynes' is inspired by le Fleming's two favourite Waynes - Shorter and Krantz - alternating excitingly between tension and release. Lauded multi-instrumentalist Nate Wood's drums drive the triplet-laden groove of 'The Myth of Progress' and return to thrilling effect on 'FOMO Blues'. Will's lyrical saxophone is sublime on this album. Every solo he plays is thoughtful, expressive and captures the mood of the moment.

    Personnel: Orlando le Fleming (upright and electric bass), Philip Dizack (trumpet), Will Vinson (alto saxophone), Sean Wayland (keys/synths), Kush Abadey (drums - except tracks 3 & 5), Nate Wood (drums - tracks 3 & 5)

    Description

    High quality, 180 gram, 12" LP - comes with download code containing the digital album in multiple formats.

    On 'Romantic Funk: The Unfamiliar' outstanding bassist Orlando le Fleming introduces us to a new sound, a tribute to the muscular, high-intensity fusion of the 1980s, and a new band, Romantic Funk.

    Le Fleming has assembled an awesome team of top flight players: with Philip Dizack on trumpet and Will Vinson on sax in the frontline, Sean Wayland on keys and drummers Kush Abadey and Nate Wood rounding out the powerhouse rhythm section. All the compositions are by le Fleming, developed over time at the band's extended residency in Greenwich Village's 55 Bar, and captured live in the studio.

    Since relocating from his native UK to New York City he's thrived in the world's toughest jazz environment, and brought his inimitable personality to work on projects for the likes of Branford Marsalis, Joey Calderazzo, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Bill Charlap, Billy Cobham, Wayne Krantz, Ari Hoenig, Seamus Blake, Jeff "Tain" Watts and David Sanchez among many others.

    The power and precision of the performances astonishes throughout. Le Fleming's tunes showcase his band's individual excellence and group cohesion. 'I'll Tell You What It Is Later' is influenced by the Miles Davis albums of the 80's and late 60's. 'Waynes' is inspired by le Fleming's two favourite Waynes - Shorter and Krantz - alternating excitingly between tension and release. Lauded multi-instrumentalist Nate Wood's drums drive the triplet-laden groove of 'The Myth of Progress' and return to thrilling effect on 'FOMO Blues'. Will's lyrical saxophone is sublime on this album. Every solo he plays is thoughtful, expressive and captures the mood of the moment.

    Personnel: Orlando le Fleming (upright and electric bass), Philip Dizack (trumpet), Will Vinson (alto saxophone), Sean Wayland (keys/synths), Kush Abadey (drums - except tracks 3 & 5), Nate Wood (drums - tracks 3 & 5)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. I'll Tell You What It Is Later
      • 2. Waynes
      • 3. The Myth Of Progress
      • 4. Struggle Session
      • 5. FOMO Blues
      • 6. More Melancholy
      • 7. Mischievous
      • 8. The Inexpressible

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. I'll Tell You What It Is Later
      • 2. Waynes
      • 3. The Myth Of Progress
      • 4. Struggle Session
      • 5. FOMO Blues
      • 6. More Melancholy
      • 7. Mischievous
      • 8. The Inexpressible