Best of Incognito [Extra tracks]

Incognito

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 31, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 31, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks
• Label: Verve
• ASIN: B000050HZN
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,718 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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With the success of Erik Truffaz, Nils Petter Molvaer, and St. Germain, the epicenter of the acid jazz/funk scene moves fluidly between the European continent and London, home of Incognito. The genre's roots are inextricably linked to Incognito, a huge amalgamation of musicians led by composer and guitarist Jean Paul "Bluey" Maunick. The band's rabid devotees will no doubt use this 13-song compilation as an Incognito primer for potential converts, particularly pointing to the back-to-back inclusion of their three biggest hits--"Everyday," "Deep Waters," and "Spellbound and Speechless"--which convey perfectly their layers of funk, jazz, and r&b vocal harmonies to the uninitiated. Several special remixes make this best-of important to the knowledgeable hard core who can't get enough of Incognito's vocalists--Maysa, Jocelyn Brown, and Pamela Anderson--including one with Stevie Wonder playing harmonica on Bluey's punched-up version of "Change," and mix-master David Morales's take on Ronnie Laws's "Always There." Much more important to Bluey's army of American fans is the very last track--a rowdy version of "Talkin' Loud." Finally, there is a live Incognito album, Last Night in Tokyo: Incognito Live, available as an import. --Mark Ruffin

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Record They Never Made!, November 4, 2002

By	MilesColtrane "milescoltrane" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

I have always been a big fan of Incognito. I love the horn, funk, soul sound and this band was always a cool mixture of old and newer more cutting edge sounds. My only problem always was that each individual album wasn't strong from start to finish. The band's musicianship always outpaced the songwriting I guess.

Here is a best case example of why labels should put out the "greatest" hits packages. This is the best album Incognito never made :) get it - you won't be disappointed here

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DEFINITELY!!, March 19, 2002

By	"forhisdamnself" (Planet Groove) - See all my reviews

Have always been a HUGE Incognito fan. This collection is simply fabulous, even though i think they should've added more tracks from their releases between 1992-1996. But then again, i still think this compilation is worth every penny.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should get 6 stars, February 23, 2003

By	Morrie Walton (Gold Coast, Queensland Australia) - See all my reviews

Fantastic, both vocal and backing. We run a guest house in Australia and play a lot of great music but the one we get the most enquiries as to what we are playing and can I give them details so they can get a copy is "Best of Incognito" great music and those girls sure sing up a storm.