aaamusic | On 11, Feb 2013

Philadelphia jazz ensemble Drivetime create urban organic jazz where they combine Latin, funk, smooth, fusion and chillout.

The group comprises: Bernie Cap (percussion), Christopher Friedrich (bass), Jimmy Dell’Orefice (keyboards), John Sorrenti (guitar), Michael Piper (drums) and Richard Orr (saxophone).

Their album Ignition, released on 15th December, 2012 on the Independent label, consists of some covers but mostly the compositions are original. Here they collaborate with artists Bob Baldwin and Andrew Neu and vocalists Phyllis Chapell and Justin Guarini.

Drivetime creates tight, lively and exciting new music which merges traditional and contemporary jazz. The soulful, mellow beats of their latest album would be inspiring live in the setting of an urban club or outdoor concert. There you could witness their fire, versatility and creativity.

Track list: 1. Easy Livin’ 2. Lincoln Drive 3. Beige 4. Ignition 5. Its Love Were In 6. Mas Que Nada 7. Drivetime 8. Urban Symphony 9. On My Mind Again 10. Missy Mae’s Thang 11. La Chanson De Mars 12. Mamita.

★★★★★

Anthony Weightman