Vessel

Modern Groove Syndicate | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 10, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Courthouse Records
• ASIN: B0001KOPR8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #361,024 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #23 in Music > Indie Music > Jazz > Contemporary Jazz

Track Listings

1. Exs & Hos

2. Code Brown

3. Jeans Jacket

4. Bojungles

5. Angel Rust

6. Too Good That It's Gone

7. Scloop M' Dooby

8. Chicken's Wings

9. My Action

10. Fresh 21

11. Gerbils For Pets

12. Sasquatch

13. Mo Time

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative funk, February 6, 2007

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R. Crush "jazz-funk-fusion" (Southwest Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vessel (Audio CD)

I bought this album after seeing the band live and have listened to it repeatedly ever since. You won't get tired of this one; inspired, original material that doesn't sound like anyone else. The groove - the funk - is always in your face. The sax and keyboard solos are great, also. Funk for the jazz fan.

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Groove Syndicate breaks out in a big way., July 20, 2004

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C. Sallwasser "music geek" (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vessel (Audio CD)

I've been on the MGS bandwagon for a few years now, simply due to the raw power and complexity of their live show. I'm a big fan of jazz and funk, and I haven't seen a band that quite hits like they do. That said, their first, self titled CD was almost disappointing in that it didn't capture the energy the band typically exhibits.
Vessel, to contrast, is a high powered fusion of funk, jazz and soul. The disc opens with a body shaking bass groove on Exes and Hos, and doesn't let go. Longtime MGS favorites such as Code Brown, Bojungeles, Angel Rust and Mo' Time are captured here expertly. The rhythm section of Todd Herrington and Joel Denunzio drive this disc, keyboardist Daniel Clarke provides textures, and ex-Agents of Good Roots saxophonist JC Kuhl provides excellent melodic and solo ability. This album sums up MGS perfectly, and is my favorite release of this year so far.

If you're a fan of uptempo instrumental jazz and funk, pick up this record. It can't disappoint.