Gritty, Hammond-heavy jazz funk that feels like a high-speed chase through 1970s Madrid. Raw analog soul for late nights and loud rooms.
Speak Low delivers a masterclass in the 'heavy funk' aesthetic, centered around the growling, percussive textures of the Hammond B3 organ. Their sound is deeply rooted in the analog warmth of the late 60s and early 70s, prioritizing a live, 'in-the-room' feel that captures every drum crack and organ swell. It is music that moves with a swaggering, urban intensity, blending the sophistication of jazz with the raw, unadulterated power of a soul revue.
What sets them apart is their commitment to the 'deep funk' revival movement, eschewing modern digital polish for a sound that feels authentically vintage yet dangerously immediate. The interplay between the syncopated, breakbeat-style drumming and the swirling organ leads creates a rhythmic tension that never quite lets up. It is the sound of a band that knows exactly how to lock into a groove and ride it until the wheels come off.
Start with the album 'Hands Up!' to experience their peak energy. It is the perfect introduction to their blend of mod-jazz cool and dancefloor-ready funk. Whether you are a crate-digger looking for that perfect break or just someone who needs a soundtrack for a high-energy night, this is the starting point.
Speak Low or SpeakLOW is a Spanish jazz funk combo based in Madrid, that was formed in 2002. The band was founded by Julián Maeso, Jose García and Antonio Pax. They have released 2 albums and 5 singles. The band was influenced by Lonnie Smith, Brian Auger, Georgie Fame, Lou Donaldson and The Meters. The band split up in 2011, their farewell concert being only in 2012 on the Moe Black Music Festival.
Shares organ, jazz fusion, funk, nu jazz (signature)
Shares organ, energetic, jazz fusion, funk (signature)
Shares organ, funk, nu jazz, soul (signature)
Shares jazz fusion, funk, nu jazz, soul (subgenre)
Shares syncopated breakbeat drumming, boogaloo, organ, funk (detail)
Shares organ, funk, nu jazz, soul (signature)
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