Ok, we are obviously here to talk about this new single from Jenifer and there is plenty of good things to say about it in a minute. First though, a quick piece of informational content / PSA for your musical enlightenment. If you are not aware, Jenifer is part of the groundbreaking group Bad Brains who came blasting out of the Washington D.C. scene in the late 70’s. You could easily call that band punk but that label does not really tell the whole story. I know that the first time I heard their 1986 album I Against I it was basically a mind-bending experience. I would encourage you to take a ride down their discography – it will be a fantastic adventure.
This first single off the upcoming release is actually a redux of the Bad Brains song “Sacred Love” off the above referenced album. That original has a very memorable rhythm section and that stays true on the reimagined version. It comes in on a brief rat-a-tat and then a full bass blooms out, prominent but with some soft edges that give it kind of a comforting feel. The drums throughout are also key to the foundation and contribute some subtle but important light touches. The keys play in several different tones along the way and, along with some nice guitar interludes, provide the melodic highlights and variety. When I first hit play I was definitely feeling the lingering vibes of the original but by the midway point this song had expanded beyond that inspiration and become its own composition. I think that is the magic of it and this is a very enjoyable, well-crafted track in the jazz fusion space. This is out now to add to you collection and the full album drops July 17th via Org Music.
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Musicians on this album are: Darryl Jenifer (bass, melodica), John Medeski (keys), Ben Perowsky (drums, percussion), Karma “Chogyi” Marco (guitar) with appearances by Jack DeJohnette and Karl Berger.
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