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| | All Kooked Out! | | | Music Artist : | | Stanton Moore | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Fog City Records | | Release Date : | | 1998-06-30 | | Store Price : | | $17.99 | | Artistopia's Price: $16.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Tchfunkta
2. Common Ground
3. Green Chimneys
4. Blues for Ben - Ben Ellman, Charlie Hunter, Craig Klein, Stanton Moore, Matt Perrine, Michael Ray, Skerik
5. Kooks on Parade - Ben Ellman, Charlie Hunter, Stanton Moore, Matt Perrine, Skerik
6. Nalgas - Ben Ellman, Charlie Hunter, Stanton Moore, Matt Perrine, Skerik
7. Witch Doctor
8. Boogaloo Boogie
9. Nobodys Blues - Stanton Moore, Matt Perrine, Brent Rose, Brian Seeger
10. Stanton Hits the Bottle - Stanton Moore, Matt Perrine, Brent Rose, Brian Seeger
11. Farmstead Antiques
12. Angel Nemali
13. Honey Island - Charlie Hunter, Stanton Moore, Brent Rose, Brian Seeger
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 You can't go wrong with this!!!
Submitted on: 2008-03-30 |
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| This is truly FUNKY jazz music. It's raw, but it's tight! It's in your face, but has a subtle element that's truly sexy. This is party music for everybody of every age, sex, race, creed, and color. |
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 Super tight instrumental jazz-funk album
Submitted on: 2007-04-18 |
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Already a fan of Galactic, I decided to check out the solo work of Stanton Moore, the band's deservedly-respected drummer, who is a big part of their funky sound. After listening numerous times, I've found Stanton's debut to be less spacey and rock-influenced than Galactic's music, with more of a jazzy edge in harmony and in song style as well, and more traditional jazz combo instrumentation. What isn't different is Moore's uncanny drumming abilities--his fluid ability to almost speak, or at least use his percussion instruments in a lyrical, melodic way--while at the same time keeping locked in to a thumping, thick funk groove. I like this album better than Flyin' the Koop because it's more organic (it was recorded live and is mostly effects-free), and because I think it demonstrates some great improvisation and a fresh-feeling sound.
"Tchfunkta," the album's opener, is one of my faves, with a playful opening riff and some wicked sax playing. Skerik is a great collaborator with Moore--bringing lithe chops and a generally more jazzy sound than Ben Ellman of Galactic (who also guests on a few songs here), not to mention a great sense of humor--just listen to his sax/vocal solo on Monk's "Green Chimneys." Charlie Hunter brings his 8-string guitar on many of the album's cuts, which is both good and not so good. He's a great guitarist--it's so cool how his style puts bass and lead guitar in one, with an understated accompanying style, but the ability to take off on some inspired solos as well. However, his style and effect-laden sound is so distinctive that it kind of makes the songs sound more like Charlie Hunter songs, rather than Stanton Moore songs, whose name is on the album; a minor quibble. Elsewhere, NOLA guitarist Brian Seeger participates, adding a more traditional guitar sound, and even a somewhat of rock edge to "Stanton Hits the Bottle."
At its heart, though, this is an album about Moore, whose drumming never ceases to be restless, tight, and a fascinating listen. If you pay attention, you can really see just how much thought goes into his playing, and what a special musician he is. Sometimes, though, if you don't concentrate, it can sound a bit more like standard funky jazz that doesn't stand out too much.
Overall, I think the interplay between the album's musicians and Moore is more than worth the price of admission. Except for a few less amazing tracks, the songs are strong choices and the playing is loose but impeccable. Recommended to fans of funk and Galactic who aren't afraid of more of a jazz influence, and, conversely, to fans of jazz who dig a funky groove. |
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Great first record
Submitted on: 2006-12-10 |
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| Stanton Moore pulled together regular pals Charlie Hunter and Skerik for most of the songs on All Kooked Out. Some songs have additional horn players, and two have neither Charlie Hunter nor Skerik. This is a fairly consistantly funky jaunt through the Stanton Moore/Skerik/Robert Walter/Charlie Hunter style. "Green Chimneys" is a slight disappointment, and the last three songs seem stuck on the end. Highlights includes the opener, "Kooks on Parade", "Blues For Ben" (with mile-wide swinging horns), "Nalgas" (which is one way of saying rear end in Spanish), and "Stanton Hits The Bottle" (silly but fun). If you like anything in the funk/jazzy/jam band minigenre, you'll like this CD. |
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An implaccably tight jazz-funk unit
Submitted on: 2006-04-29 |
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If you're looking to hear a slick, sophisticated, funky drummer, well, you're there! Under the mastery of Stanton Moore's drumsticks, the group is an implaccably tight unit pushing forward all the time. With Charlie Hunter (guitar), Sherik and Brent Rose (saxophones), this is a delightful swinging stylish jazz-funk record.
It's funny, but throughout the record it feels like these musicians are all the time just about to fly away on a funky musical orgy. They never really do fly, but they're certainly almost there! All the time. I'm sure they would fly if they really meant to... |
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Poetry in motion
Submitted on: 2006-04-18 |
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I agree with everything said so far. This CD has been in constant weekly rotation for the past four years. These guys really have it together on this one. To be able to make those perfect combinations that produce magic on impact is a wonderful thing. These songs move forward as a whole. Every player shares the spotlight and syncs into the song to make it a living thing. If any of that made sense to you you'll love this album.
I've been a Charlie Hunter fan for quite awhile now and I've since become quite a fan of Skerik's wacked out horn.
Green Chimney's is my personal favorite. It's a great take on a Monk classic. A chill still goes up my spine when Skerik hits some of the notes after the intro.
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