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"The past gives up its treasures to anyone willing to listen." Amen, brother, to this little bit of liner-note wisdom accompanying the "Son of Groove Jammy." DJ-producer Mocean Worker has once again gone through the vaults of Muse Records, coming up with some '70s soul-jazz gems, revealing the roots of acid jazz on this slightly left-of-center compilation. When was the last time you heard Catalyst, Philly's funky foursome, led by Eddie Greene's Fender Rhodes that just won't stop percolating? Well, they're here in all their cosmic funkiness on "Celestial Bodies," featuring the great tenorist Odean Pope on some 'Trane-like spiraling amid shakers and bells. Following that, guitarist Grant Green does "High Heel Sneakers" real funky-like with Big John Patton on acid-groove organ and, well, you get the picture. These folks know their treasure troves. Are you willing to listen? --Wally Shoup