Cold As Weiss
Colemine, 2022
8/10
The Seattle outfit that is Delvon LaMarr (organ), Jimmy James (guitar) and Daniel Weiss (drums) bring us a powerful 8 tracks where their instrumental ways are fleshed out with a raw energy versus meticulous foundation.
“Pull Your Pants Up” starts the listen with plenty of rhythm and funk as playful organ acrobatics and fluid guitar lines make for an inviting opener, and “Don’t Worry ‘Bout What I Do” follows with firm drumming amid the warmth and cozy swagger.
In the middle, “Big TT’s Blues” indeed brings the blues as the proficient drums and guitar complement LaMarr’s firm organ, while “Get Da Steppin’” offers a hypnotic pulse of dynamic interaction between the skilled trio.
“Slip ‘N’ Slide” arrives near the end and recruits playful melodies in the album’s best, and “This Is Who I Is” exits with no shortage of funk friendly ideas as the band’s inimitable formula will certainly get your body moving.
Weiss is now the trio’s permanent drummer, and he brings a wealth of talent to the soul-jazz-groove hybrid that ends entirely too soon on this exceptional 3rd album.
Travels well with: The Nels Cline Singers- Share The Wealth; Tony Glausi- Everything At Once