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Key One Up [ CD / Album ]

Key One Up

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  • Released Date: 21 Aug 2000

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take

In a musical landscape full of safe, predictable choices, CHARLES THOMPSON QUARTET's latest album Key One Upin is a breath of fresh air. From start to finish, this album is a rollercoaster of jazz fusion that keeps you on the edge of your seat, eagerly anticipating what unexpected twist will come next.

The title track kicks things off with a bang, featuring Thompson's masterful saxophone skills weaving in and out of intricate melodies with the ease of a seasoned pro. The rest of the Quartet provides the perfect backdrop, effortlessly balancing between subtle grooves and explosive crescendos.

Tracks like "Midnight Snack" and "Funky Monkey" showcase the band's versatility, blending elements of funk and soul with a touch of avant-garde flair. Thompson's playful saxophone solos are a joy to listen to, injecting a sense of excitement and energy that is impossible to resist.

But it's not all high-energy bangers on Key One Upin. The album's more introspective moments, such as "Sunset Serenade" and "Moonlit Madness," provide a welcome respite from the frenetic pace of the rest of the record, allowing the listener to catch their breath before diving back into the musical whirlwind.

In a world where conformity reigns supreme, CHARLES THOMPSON QUARTET dares to be different. Key One Upin is a testament to their unique vision and undeniable talent, and a must-listen for any music lover looking for something truly special.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Ain't Misbehavin'
2. Blue Turning Grey Over You
3. Handful of Keys
4. Jitterbug Waltz
5. Keeping Out of Mischief Now
6. Squeeze Me
7. Sugar
8. Swingtime in the Rockies
9. Honeysuckle Rose
10. These Foolish Things (Feat. Helen Ward)
11. Sweet Georgia Brown
12. Sweet Lorraine
13. Bicycle For Two
14. Sometimes I'm Happy
15. Little Susie
16. Spider Kelly's Blues

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