The 25th Street Band are writers, arrangers and
producers Russ Klinger and Dave Radnor. They play keyboards,
guitars and programming. Since their
debut album
The key of H (2007) we had to wait
seven years. Now the wait is over with their return
Dawn
Of My Career (2014).
Guesting from LA are drummer Tom Brechtlein,
and bassist Hussain Jiffry, from Toronto
flutist Bill McBirnie, from the UK sax
player Mornington Lockett,
on vocals Ann Bailey, and Ollie
James.
Skyway comes with a lot of joy and
effortless ease. Mornington Lockett presents the basic melody in a new
light. From the middle of the piece, the
group interprets the piece as a naughty rock
jazz before they turn back to the smooth
jazz style.
Golden Moments is featuring songstress Ann
Bailey richly decorated with a string orchestra.
Grand
Central Station is outlined with hip bass rhythm and
snappy keyboard runs. The group also has the courage to
chaotic elements. A little rock, turntable scratching and
more. I am happy to hear the familiar keyboard sounds of
Roland.
Timo falls out of the ordinary. The intro is from
the hip-hop, the vocal part is reminiscent of priestly
chorales, then goes something into Latin. A roller coaster
ride of musical styles. Rock and jazz enter into a palatable
communion on
Beat.
Dawn Of My
Career presents a splendid triumvirate of keyboard,
guitar and vocals.
Jazzira is by far the longest piece of this album
with a length of more than 12 minutes. Great solos of all
musicians especially flutist
Bill
McBirnie. Cold Star Journey is characterized
by beautiful sounds, melodies and fantasies. With the funky
Hugo's There, the musicians once again show the
immensity of their musical freedom.
Get yourself into the adventure of 25th Street. Listening to
this album is great
fun.
