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Scat Cat, 2022
8/10
A Toronto based vocalist who is as creative as he is clever, Ori Dagan can swing with a lot of fun, just as he can provide some insightful commentary about today’s technology worshipping society.
“Viruses” starts the listen with upbeat brass, crips drums and warm guitar to complement Dagan’s inimitable pipes that takes help from Erik Flow’s rapping, and “Clicked On Romance” follows with a swift pace of flowing vocal acrobatics and playful keys amid bright brass that thematically surrounds internet dating.
Halfway through, “The Social Media Tango” brings some cultured rhythm to the energetic landscape, while “Hashtag World” recruits Jane Bunnett for a dreamy landscape with airy flutes and some comical wordplay about the pound sign’s new identity.
Closer to the end, “Rebirth Of The Cool” benefits much from playful bass, agile keys and some vocal scatting in the cozy jazz demeanor, and further still, “Googleable (Version 2.0)” emits a scrappy energy and bops charmingly in a humorous way.
Dagan’s rich baritone touches on life in a the digital age with a very witty appeal, and the many players and singers in attendance help make for a very distinct and exciting version of modern jazz.
Travels well with: Ariane Racicot- Envolée; Chris Mondak- Glass Spheres