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For a minute in the early '90s, the smooth jazz genre seemed to be losing the essence of Special EFX, one of its seminal and most consistent outfits from the early '80s on. Both guitarist Chieli Minucci and percussionist George Jinda released solo projects and the one EFX album in between took a totally programmed urban slant on an interesting but tenuous Catwalk. That disc was exciting but was too sample heavy and sacrificed their classic interplay for a spotlight on saxman Mark Johnson (Jinda's idea). Body Language thankfully gets the duo back on track, finding a happy medium between the street vibe and the smooth, melodic worldbeat nuances they're best known for. The generally easygoing atmospheres once again dominate, but the two compromise on a few of the wilder pieces, which blend the rock fusion edge from Minucci's stellar Jewels effort and the funkier soulful tinges from the last EFX disc. And no disrespect to Johnson, but this time he is rightfully relegated to an effective supporting role. The result is one of their most eclectic mixes to date, with some of Minucci's most sensitive acoustic and smoky electric work. It's basically a thank you note to longtime fans who opened their minds to the recent expansiveness.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
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Special EFX, MainArtist - Chieli Minucci, Steve Skinner, Composer
2006 ChieliMusic 2006 ChieliMusic
Chieli Minucci, Composer - Special EFX, MainArtist
2006 ChieliMusic 2006 ChieliMusic
Special EFX, MainArtist - George Jinda, Szakcsi, Composer
2006 ChieliMusic 2006 ChieliMusic
Special EFX, MainArtist - Chieli Minucci, Steve Skinner, Composer
2006 ChieliMusic 2006 ChieliMusic
Special EFX, MainArtist - George Jinda, Szakcsi, Composer
2006 ChieliMusic 2006 ChieliMusic
Special EFX, MainArtist - George Jinda, Szakcsi, Composer
2006 ChieliMusic 2006 ChieliMusic
Special EFX, MainArtist - Chieli Minucci, Steve Skinner, Composer
2006 ChieliMusic 2006 ChieliMusic
Special EFX, MainArtist - George Jinda, Szakcsi, Composer
2006 ChieliMusic 2006 ChieliMusic
Special EFX, MainArtist - George Jinda, Szakcsi, Composer
2006 ChieliMusic 2006 ChieliMusic
Chieli Minucci, Composer - Special EFX, MainArtist
2006 ChieliMusic 2006 ChieliMusic
Album review
For a minute in the early '90s, the smooth jazz genre seemed to be losing the essence of Special EFX, one of its seminal and most consistent outfits from the early '80s on. Both guitarist Chieli Minucci and percussionist George Jinda released solo projects and the one EFX album in between took a totally programmed urban slant on an interesting but tenuous Catwalk. That disc was exciting but was too sample heavy and sacrificed their classic interplay for a spotlight on saxman Mark Johnson (Jinda's idea). Body Language thankfully gets the duo back on track, finding a happy medium between the street vibe and the smooth, melodic worldbeat nuances they're best known for. The generally easygoing atmospheres once again dominate, but the two compromise on a few of the wilder pieces, which blend the rock fusion edge from Minucci's stellar Jewels effort and the funkier soulful tinges from the last EFX disc. And no disrespect to Johnson, but this time he is rightfully relegated to an effective supporting role. The result is one of their most eclectic mixes to date, with some of Minucci's most sensitive acoustic and smoky electric work. It's basically a thank you note to longtime fans who opened their minds to the recent expansiveness.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:49:29
- Main artists: Special EFX
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: JVC Musical Industries
- Genre: Jazz Jazz Fusion & Jazz Rock
2006 ChieliMusic 2006 ChieliMusic
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