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Songs From the Analog Playground
Charlie Hunter
Songs From the Analog Playground
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Jazz, Pop, Rock
 
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Charlie Hunter always put his emphasis on the groove, using his eight-string guitar to create an uncanny blend of bright leads, bass lines, and chord riffs that can simulate classic funk organ. For Songs from the Analog Pl...  more »

     
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All Artists: Charlie Hunter
Title: Songs From the Analog Playground
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Blue Note Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2001
Re-Release Date: 9/25/2001
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Styles: Electronica, Acid Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo, Jam Bands, Jazz Jam Bands
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 724353355029

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Charlie Hunter always put his emphasis on the groove, using his eight-string guitar to create an uncanny blend of bright leads, bass lines, and chord riffs that can simulate classic funk organ. For Songs from the Analog Playground, he's added a series of guest vocalists to the mix, touching on pop sensibilities with an eclectic mix of originals and cover tunes. Norah Jones is the big news, bringing a breathy intimacy and soulful depths to Bryan Ferry's "More Than This" and Nick Drake's "Day Is Done," making them very much her own in the process. Theryl de Clouet, from the funk band Galactic, is a gritty, forceful presence on Earth, Wind & Fire's "Mighty Mighty" and the classic blues of Willie Dixon's "Spoonful," while Mos Def raps on "Street Sounds" and takes his own stab at R&B singing on "Creole." Kurt Elling's loose treatments of "Desert Way" and the Afro-Cuban suffused "Close Your Eyes" invoke traditional jazz singing. Tying it all together--vocals and instrumentals alike--are Hunter and his working quartet, stripping soul jazz down to its essentials, then rebuilding it in their own image, with frequent Latin and Caribbean touches expanded on by drummer Stephen Chopek and percussionist Chris Lovejoy. Hunter and tenor saxophonist John Ellis shine on jams like "Rhythm Music Rides Again" and "Run for It," alternately digging into the beat or floating atop. --Stuart Broomer

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A great choice
T. Snyder | 05/08/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"A definite choice for any jazz and funk fan. it is a perfect balance of rythms, jazz, funk, vocals, and soft sounds. Sweet enough for any woman, tough enough for any guy. If you like Hunter, buy the CD"
Wow
Robert Franklin | Denver, Colorado USA | 12/06/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I just saw Charlie hunter just a few days ago (12/3/01) and he was simply *amazing*. I've seen him before last year at about the same time, and I was impresssed, but this time. amazing. the new singer he has with him is one of the best voices ive heard in quite awhile, especially when it comes to the 'new jazz' scene. If you like charlie hunter, you'll *love* this cd.also check out the opening band for Charlie, called the Jacob Fred Jazz odyssey. they were excellent as well.Robert"
Analog Playground
T. Snyder | AZ | 11/10/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Songs from the Analog Playground is one of the better modern jazz albums I've heard.



It features a few solid guest vocalists along with some great playing by Charlie Hunter and his band. Each of the guest vocalists bring a uniqueness with them and they make their song special.



The vocalists help keep the album from getting too repetitive and boring. Norah Jones, Kurt Elling, Mos Def and the lead vocalist from the band Galactic do about two songs each. There are also some straight-ahead instrumentals.



The entire cd is filled with very good music. It's very laidback, jazzy and grooving.



I would recommend this Cd, even to people who are on the fringe of being jazzheads because it has that universal musical appeal. Good stuff!"