25-03-07
[re:jazz] re-worked by Metropolitan Jazz Affair
and a new, more percussive vers. from Gabrielle


esides the original Big Band album cut of "People hold on" this 12" contains a gorgeous 60's soul-jazz influenced remix from classy French in vogue's 'Metropolitan Jazz Affair', featuring an elegant trumpet solo by Stephane Ronget which adds even more charme to the song.
The 12" also contains also the CD bonus track (alternate accapella take) which was not available on the "Expansion" vinyl album. Taken from the original studio session this mix is reduced to the essence of the vocal interpretation by Inga L?hning. Simply stunning, and a welcome addition for the vinyl junkies.
The "alternate 12" take" from "Gabrielle" is an analogue, percussive version with a 4 to the floor beat from the "Djembe" to make you move to the wonderful voice of Alice Russell. Brooding but brilliant.

Selected feedbacks:

Borja Torres / Se?orlobo: Putting again the jazz on it! Really liked both cuts

Tim Scott / 2types on Samurai FM: People Hold On is a lovely, funky, Quantic-esque reworking that bubbles along very nicely indeed. Gabrielle is an amazing track anyway, but sung by Alice Russell?! Wow! This is proper beautiful music...

Markus Enochson People hold on. i really love this jazz affair, the vocals are great. a great rendition of a timeless classic. gabrielle i would work into my dj sets no problem :)

Jimpster : Sounding heavy from these 2 tracks! Can\'t wait to get my hands on the full LP!

Michael R?tten / Soulsearching: GREAT 12inch!!!!! Cool gabrielle alternate take ! and MJA s people hold on is also nice!

Stefano Ghittoni / The dining rooms-double beat : Gabrielle feat. Alice Russell (Alternate 12\" take) is absolutely great. the birth of atmospheric afro folk? People Hold On feat. Tobias Kremer Big Band is cool even if a little bit too classical for my cup of tea. anyway great 12\".



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