Jaja Matsimela - Should The Blues Be Suspended?
Jazz, Latin Jazz, Blues World
Pennsylvania, United States
Overall Impression: JAJA MATSIMELA wordlessly asks the question we're all thinking - Should The Blues Be Suspended? Featuring intensely skilled performances on piano, bass, percussion, saxophone and even harmonica, Should The Blues Be Suspended is a wild musical ride that's sure to captivate listeners from beginning to end! JAJA MATSIMELA has a smooth and groovy sound, and the soundscape they build in this track is fully intricate and deeply immersive.
Strongest Point(s): Great performances all around! There's a strong sense of collaboration in this sound, and the overall effect is powerful. Great instrumental tones, love the way the bass speaks throughout. Excellent transitions between sections, and each and every solo performance felt just right - not too long or out of character for the song. Love the solo sax lead out at 7:14 - and the cacophonous finish is perfect. Really great work!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of the genre will love what JAJA MATSIMELA is doing in Should The Blues Be Suspended, and the wealth of talent and skill on display in the recording stands to reign in fans from all kinds of backgrounds. With delightful melodic work and a strong sense of cohesion, Should The Blues Be Suspended is an instant jazz classic, and there's more than enough to unpack for the casual listener as well as the seasoned. Thanks for the submission!
Artist target suggestions: Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Snarky Puppy, Django Reinhardt, Spyro Gyra, Weather Report, Jaco Pastorious, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Charles Mingus
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.