This is the sound of a city's musical DNA being reassembled in a high-end laboratory. It feels like a late-night conversation between a jazz veteran and a techno pioneer, where neither has to compromise. The music carries the weight and history of Detroit's jazz legacy, but it's propelled by the relentless, forward-thinking pulse of the electronic underground. It is lush, expansive, and impeccably produced.
What makes this project stand out is the sheer caliber of the personnel. You have the technical wizardry of Carl Craig acting as a conductor for legends like Bennie Maupin and Marcus Belgrave. The result isn't just 'jazz with beats'; it's a deep integration where the violin of Regina Carter or the piano of Geri Allen feels perfectly at home next to programmed percussion and synthesizers. It captures a specific kind of urban cool that is both intellectual and deeply groovy.
Start with their self-titled album, specifically the track 'Think Twice.' It serves as the perfect gateway, anchoring a classic soul-jazz foundation with a modern, cosmic disco energy that defines the entire experiment. It's the ideal soundtrack for moments that require both focus and a sense of movement.
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