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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eclectic New Orleans Funk,
By RogerOutWest "RogerOutWest" (San Mateo, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pin Your Spin (Audio CD)
What fun! I saw the Absolute Monster Gentlemen at the Santa Cruz Blues Festival and bought this CD on the spot. It captures what I heard and liked in the live performance perfectly, and adds a little more. New Orleans Funk is a good description, but I love how the latin piano sneaks in from time to time. "Agent OO Funk" is a rollicking funk number. Enjoy!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the best,
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This review is from: Pin Your Spin (Audio CD)
There isn't a finer live act around than Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, and, on Pin Your Skin, the full magic has been caught on record. I can't imagine that 2004 will provide a funkier, deeper, and more utterly satisfying album.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funk Helluva,
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This review is from: Pin Your Spin (Audio CD)
If you like the funk you should definetely buy this Cd. Jon Cleary an accomplished sideman for the greats like:Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Johnny Adams and even very recently John Scofield is a tremendous leader. His unique combination of New orleans funk and latinos influences are mixing well like a juicy Gumbo.
His band: the Monster Gentlemen are pushing up the groove like no one else (except maybe the Meters). Most of the songs on this CD are Jon's original tunes and I bet you you will not be able to stand seated while you listen to "Funky Munky Biznis" or "Aint Nuttin Nice". Some song like the great Doo Wop number "Best Aint Good Enuff" show up how good the voice of Jon can blend in such great song.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nawlins and more,
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Although Cleary relocated to New Orleans from Great Britan, his music and vocals are steeped in the traditions of the Big Easy. Although the song writing on this outing is not as strong as his previous effort, there are some standouts. "Si, Si" is a strong R&B influenced latin tune complete with a salsa piano breakdown. Cleary is a master of the keyboard and comfortable with a variety of styles, but really shines when he digs into his down home approach to bluesy R&B. Bonnie Raitt knew what she was getting when he toured with her a fews years back - an emotional insrutmental and vocal talent. On yeah, the band smokes throughout!!
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Pin Your Spin by Jon Cleary (Audio CD - 2004)
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