THE SHAKEDOWN featuring The 22archestra

by Tenderlonious

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nvan92 This is my top 5 favorite jazz album of 2024 (it didn't release this year). I hadn't listened to much jazz flute prior to this so this album took me by surprise. With limited knowledge I could compare to late 70s to 80s jazz - think of Weather Report, Herbie, Chick Corea, heck Dorothy Ashby even - there is an essence of those greats in here but with a modern twist of some neo-soul (think along the lines of Abase's first album).

Listen to with some good headphones!!!!! Favorite track: Red Sky At Night.

powderspicy the groove the groove the groove Favorite track: SV Interlude.

Peter Jones Yussef Dayes on drums - with Ed and the rest of the crew putting out a cutting performance. The whole album, of course, is amazing but I've picked track 2 - because it's Yussef's! :) Favorite track: Yussef's Groove.

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'The Shakedown' is the debut album from Tenderlonious and features a new band - the dream team of top talent he named the 22archestra.

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1.	Expansions 06:54	buy track
2.	Yussef's Groove 05:47	buy track
3.	Togo 07:06	buy track
4.	SV Interlude 02:57	buy track
5.	The Shakedown 06:27	buy track
6.	Maria 04:39	buy track
7.	You Decide 06:18	buy track
8.	SV Disco 04:43	buy track
9.	Red Sky At Night 09:34	buy track

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'The Shakedown' is the debut album from Tenderlonious and features a new band - the dream team of top talent he named the 22archestra, who he leads seamlessly throughout. Listeners are exposed to the full breadth of Tender's technical and compositional skills, ranging from subtly meandering jazz, to hip-hop, afrobeat, latin and exhilarating free form jazz.

'SV Disco,' a nod to the mighty Slum Village, is a chunk of sensually-contorted disco vibes that brings on full party mode instantaneously, with the slinky bass licks and pitch-bent synthesiser recalling Roy Ayresâ€™s blissed-out funk, blended with flute flurries reminiscent of mind Max Cillaâ€™s La FlÃ»te des Mornes.

'Maria' showcases Edâ€™s roots as sample-based producer, pulling influence from around the globe to create an undulating piece of flute-led Brazilian fusion that fans of Ruby Rushton will find familiar. The eastern-inspired embellishments raise the temperature further, whilst former Yussef Kamaal member Yussef Dayesâ€™ sizzling cymbals and shuffling snare work propel the track onwards, locking down a signature 22a groove.

Latin and African influence can be heard across many of the tracks. 'Togo' is a smokey afrobeat jam that leaves space for Tenderloniousâ€™ flute to soar above, his playing mimicking old school styles you might catch from MF Doom or J Dilla.

'Yussefâ€™s Groove' kicks off with driving drums, and each of the 22archestra enter steadily, fully utilising their virtuosic power, switching between low-slung bass, chic open piano solos and hazy electric piano.

'The Shakedown' exercises more restraint, with Bitches Brew style ambience providing a palpable sense of anticipation and passion, whilst still retaining that stomping, low-riding 70s swing they do so well.

The 22archestra was conceived after Tenderlonious was invited to record at Abbey Road Studios. The whole crew was rounded-up and the album was recorded during a single 8 hour session â€“ a testament to their musicianship and ability to nail a take, which has been honed on stage.

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released June 15, 2018

Ed 'Tenderlonious' Cawthorne; Flute & Synthesisers
Hamish Balfour; Keys
Fergus Ireland; Bass
Yussef Dayes; Drums
Jeen Bassa; Percussion
Reggie Omas; Percussion
Konrad; Percussion

Producer; Tenderlonious
Executive Producer; Dennis Ayler
Engineer; Matt Mysko

All tracks written & arranged by Tenderlonious & The 22archestra

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, 26th March 2017

Cover Design; Theo Ackroyd
Cover Photography; Lou Jasmine

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