The Souljazz Orchestra - Solidarity - 2012

 

The Souljazz Orchestra is a Canadian multicultural group, created in Ottawa, that has spent more than a decade perfecting its characteristic sound: a percussion explosion of soul, jazz, Afro, Latin and Caribbean rhythms, backed by an arsenal of analog-style keyboards from the 60s and 70s of the 20th century.

Solidarity (2012) is his latest work (after his wonderful Rising Sun of 2010) made by the British label Strut Records. It features a unique range of artists connected to the group through Canada's vibrant underground scene, coming from a variety of backgrounds, from Senegal to Brazil and Jamaica, catalyzing artistic exchange and allowing the group to remain rooted in musical traditions throughout. while pushing the boundaries of soul, jazz, reggae, tropical and afrobeat styles (reinterpreting each genre as never heard before) unified by an underlying message of social change and interculturality.

Some exciting rhythms, unclassifiable, with the rare ability to skip all the clichés of musical fusion.

Staff:

Zakari Frantz (Alto Sax, Percussion, Vocals)

Ray Murray (Baritone Sax, Percussion, Vocals)

Steve Patterson (Tenor Sax, Percussion, Vocals)

Pierre Chrétien (Keyboards, Percussion, Vocals)

Philippe Lafrenière (Drums, Percussion, Vocals)

Marielle Rivard (Percussion, Vocals)

01. Bibinay (feat. El Hadji "Élage" M'Baye)

02. Kelen Ati Leen

03. Cartão Postal (feat. Rômmel Teixeira Ribeiro)

04. Ya Basta

05. Jericho

06. Serve & Protect (feat. El Hadji "Élage" M'Baye)

07. Conquering Lion

08. Kingpin

09. Tanbou Lou

10. Nijaay