New Jazz Funk/ Various - New Jazz Funk / Various

2009 two CD set. Combine the elegance and sensuality of Jazz with the energy and rhythm of Funk, and you have the hip-swinging, soul-stirring beats of New Jazz Funk. Alice Russell, praised as one of the best voice of modern Soul music, joins Quantic (AKA Will Holland) in 'So Long' for a banjo showdown of the ages. Austrian breakout sensation Parov Stelar, adds his bright and lively retro touch to 'Chambermaid Swing.' Jazz saxophone wonder Kazuki Katsuta and Jafrosax of Japan mix it up with Japanese American leading vocal Yukimi Nagano in 'Drawn 2 U' for an intoxicating chapter of Fusion beats. Underground rapper Beat Assailant, who counts multi-Grammy winner Kanye West amongst his fans, spices it up with flavor in 'Hard Twelve.' So stand up, strut your stuff, and groove along the masterfully mixed beats of the superbly original New Jazz Funk. 20 tracks.