Thee Afterdark
Thee Afterdark Ep
Tip! Thee AfterDark, a 6 piece ensemble that hails from Los Angeles, presents their self titled debut EP. Four cuts of pure dancefloor bliss. Carefully arranged, recorded, and mastered for optimal results.
The EP features the group's Rendition of Gil Scott-Heron's The Bottle and a reconstruction by Japan's Kyoto Jazz Massive of Thee AfterDarks original cut No I Can't.
The Ep opens with KJM's reconstruction; with beat programing reminiscent of LCD sound systems, KJM laces the track and gives it his signature feel. Following the Reconstruction is the No I Can't original mix. Lush chords and skipping synth melodies take us back to when boogie tracks ruled the dancefloor.
On the flip is Gil Scott Heron's The Bottle. The group's refreshing interpretation of the 1974 classic is complete with a string arrangement and flute-fills, complements of Quetzal Guerrero of Yoruba Records fame, as well as James King, saxophonist for Fitz and the Tantrums.
B2 is a commentary on the sign of the times. What Time It Is, includes trumpets by Serafin "El Toro" Auguilar from the Maynard Ferguson Big Band as well as the vocal work of Jacob Garcia. Free flowing and melodious, Jacob paints a picture of what Urban life is like to those on the inside.
Look out for the Thee AfterDark's followup EP's and Album later this year!
| EP | Underground Gallery Recordings: UGBHR001 | out of stock |
