Boots In Place
Color Red, 2023
8/10
The all star assembly of George Porter Jr., Eddie Roberts, Nikki Glaspie and Robert Walter found themselves in Iceland for this funk filled collaboration that welcomes plenty of esteemed guests.
The energetic and bouncy “Boots In Place” opens the listen with Glaspie’s lively drums, Nate Miller’s bright sax and Erica Falls’ soulful pipes that create a rhythmic climate, and “Mardi Gras Day” follows with Donald Harrison’s expressive pipes and Porter’s animated bass helping recruit plenty of dance floor ready song craft.
“Jardim” occupies the middle spot and is a more intimate moment of soft singing from GreenTTea amid Roberts’ playful guitar, while “Mud Flap” benefits much from Walter’s unpredictable organ prowess and the flowing drums for a melodic, instrumental album highlight.
At the end, “Jazzamatazz” uses warm brass, meticulous guitar and precise bass for the stylish demeanor, and “Pep Squad” exits with a timeless, vibrant and creative version of funk.
A listen that’s steeped in New Orleans funk flavor, Porter and company bring horns, beats and hooks to the large amount of grooves that populate this exciting and dynamic listen.
Travels well with: The New Mastersounds- The Deplar Effect; Lucas de Mulder & The New Mastersounds- Feel The Spirit