The coolest cats in town played the perfect set that evolved perfectly at the perfect time with perfect weather. It was, as you may have guessed it, pretty perfect.
From 3 members playing some slow progressive jazz, they suddenly increased to 6, including a guy on a xylophone. I am now the biggest fan of the xylophone. It’s an overlooked instrument usually saved for children’s musical performances or school announcements, but it has so much potential.
As the perfect Sunday afternoon funk chillout session continued, MC Gebo joined in for a change of pace, just rapping along to the sound of drums as the other members took a break and looked on. What followed was another set of smooth transitions—from basic beats then gradually to deeper jazz/funk instrumental, followed by the appearance of stunning vocalist Ten, donning a yellow and white shift, and singing like a Japanese version of Diana Ross.
They were superb. With vocals, without vocals. With the MC, without the MC. Only three members, with all six. No matter what they did, it was wonderful.
The final last two songs were the absolute kickers though, as Ten’s vocal magic touched an original rendition of Brand New Heavies’ “You are the Universe”, and the best version of “Relight My Fire” I have heard to date.
Without a doubt, the best way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon, EVER.
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