Bite Of The Street
Nefarious, 2024
8/10
A lively 6 track affair that illuminates trumpeter, vocalist and keyboardist Mac Gollhon’s many talents, there’s also a few players along for the festive experience.
“Souled Out” gets the listen off to an energetic start, where Gollehon’s lively trumpet is met with Jeanee Carno’s animated drumming and Ismael Sanchez’s worldly percussion, and “Maczone” follows with a bit of a sci-fi feel, as the soaring horn is complemented by Eric Klaastad’s well timed bass.
Deeper into the record, Adam Perez’s meticulous keyboards add much atmosphere to the swirling “Coming At You”, while “High Drama” is a calmer moment of bouncy bass, soulful trumpet and mesmerizing percussion.
The final and best track, “Sleepwalker”, recruits Ariel Lawler’s well timed backing vocals, as a more rock focused climate unfolds with strong attention to detail.
An effort that ends entirely too soon, Gollehon and company mash soul, jazz, Latin, dance and synth-rock with much unpredictability and global appeal that you’re not likely to hear anywhere else.
Travels well with: Juan Megna Group- Mariwô; The Steve Luciano Quartet- Under The Covers