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Written by Kevin O'Day Friday, 15 May 2009 08:09
CD Reviews
The new CD by the New Orleans soul-jazz and funk outfit, Sweet Spot, has a good mellow vibe that brings the listener to a peaceful place. The opening track, "Calling All Cars", features a solo by guitarist Ray Busche in which he scats along with his guitar lines, bringing an organic, lyrical feel to the tune.Jason Sellers plays his tenor saxophone with feeling throughout the record. On the second tune, "Little Ms. Sunshine", he actually adds, through multitrack recording, other saxophone parts to harmonize with his melody parts. It is a technique that works well, and the band plays a groove that fits the title of the tune perfectly.
Drummer Andreas Agenti first made his mark in New Orleans with the band Smilin' Myron, the band that kicked off the funk revival of the early 1990's. His time is perfect here, and he supports the band throughout the record with tasteful fills and solid beats.
On keyboards, the ever present Evan "Double E" Ehrhardt brings a wealth of sounds and textures to the band, switching from organ to electric piano at he crucial spots to keep me listening for what will come next.
Overall, this is a good band with a groove that will keep many a party going well into the morning for years to come.
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