Alex Graham - Good Life - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Smirnov / Klement'Yev / Didur - Treasures of the St Petersburg [COMPACT DISCS] date 05/01/2004

The Detroit-based alto saxophonist's latest recording features an all-star combination of the group InchOne for AllInch (Jim Rotondi, Steve Davis and David Hazeltine) and the dynamic rhythm duo of Carl Allen and Rodney Whitaker. Graham uses vehicles like InchAll the Things You AreInch and the original, up-tempo InchRocket ScienceInch to explore more complex harmonic progressions, while InchPig-PigInch features a catchy melody over a swinging New Orleans street-beat. David Hazeltine contributes sextet arrangements of the Isley Brother's InchFor the Love of YouInch and the Stylistic's hit InchYou Make Me Feel Brand New.Inch

Cymande - InchRenascenceInch Legendary British band Cymande return in 2025 with their first studio album in many years. A true return to form and jewel in the crown of their iconic discography, Renascence picks up where their 1974 album Promised Heights left off - a spiritual and sonic follow-up, bringing a fresh modern edge to their iconic sound, which remains foundational to early hip-hop and funk scenes in the US and UK. Renascence tells the story of a band that never fully got it's due back in the day; but are back to take the crown by remaining true to themselves - politically aware and spiritually positive with infectious grooves. Featuring the lead single, InchChasing An Empty Dream,Inch beckoning you back into the world of Cymande with an unforgettable grizzly bassline hook - as is their way - addictive percussion, global rhythms (inspired by their diasporic origins), layered horns and a powerful message for the world. Special Pkg CD Digi-Pak.