Akuma, by Sly 5th Ave

Akuma

by Sly 5th Ave

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Dr. Beaf First listen - yeah, pretty cool,
Second listen - was it that good?,
Third listen - yes, yes it was!
I found this to have plenty of different elements that hook well into each other. The understated grooves are infectious, the solo's are excellent, perfectly matched vocals (deme), and overall, it hits me sweetly in my music spot Favorite track: Lolo.

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1.	Suite for Ogbuefi 01:30	buy track
2.	Suite for Ogbuefi II 06:46	buy track
3.	Suite for Ogbuefi III 02:07	buy track
4.	Basslude 00:42	buy track
5.	Akuma 09:07	buy track
6.	Bach 09:14	buy track
7.	Security 08:08	buy track
8.	Prelude 01:45	buy track
9.	Deme 05:23	buy track
10.	Lolo 08:22	buy track
11.	Road to Abuja 01:19	buy track
12.	Abuja 09:17	buy track

about

Recorded in May 2012 and completed in 2013, Akuma is a project two-years in the making. It will be accompanied by the release of a short documentary film chronicling the musician’s journey from New York to Nigeria, and the insight he gained exploring familial tradition. Sly5thAve will additionally put out two singles leading up to the album’s release, “Deme” featuring Odigie, as well as the title track.

credits

released February 11, 2014

Sly 5th Ave(Saxophone)
Ross Pederson (Drums)
Hajime Yoshida (Guitar)
Daniel Foose (Bass)
Jay Jennings (Trumpet)

Akuma also features guest artists
Keita Ogawa (Percussion)
Cory Henry (Keyboard)
Zack Brock (Violin)
Phil Lassiter (Arranger)
John Leadbetter (Flute)
Denitia Odigie (Vocals)

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