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The album
comprises six Arakistain originals and four instrumental covers. The
journey begins with the dynamic Red Star and the in top form
occurring main actor. The good flow is due to the great sax performance
always ready to rise to peak exertion at the blink of an eye. The other
musicians contribute to this through their perfect engagement.
If you like the funk of Maceo Parker or Candy Dulfer, Saxual is
good for you. Iñaki approaches Bobby Hebb’s Sunny with a jazzy
attitude and a great range of improvisation. Jorge Vera transforms the
melody to a superb piano run. Michael Jackson's Blame It On The
Boogie grows seamlessly on the listener. Next from
Michael's repertoire is Rock With You. I love the flute intro
and the sensitive sax interpretation which reveals a great respect for
the melody. Certainly one of the best renditions of this popular song.
Chemical offers an outstanding horn arrangement, which can
concur with those of Tower of Power or East Bay Soul. Israel Sandoval
infuses a more rockish note. Jewish Incognita
gives room for contemporary jazz and live recording. Obviously no terra
incognita for the group. Nocturnal Beings presents smooth
transitions in a flowing shape blending elements of contemporary and
smooth jazz to an irresistible sound design.
John Coltrane’s Countdown (Funky Version) is
obviously a proof of integrity and completeness for jazz in its original
art form with complex harmonic progression and substitute chords. After
this challenge to the listener it comes finally in the wake of Latin
Jazz with Black Samba. Thrilling rhythm and professional music
at the highest level. Saxual is an album that
you should listen to in one go. It grabs you and takes you until the
last note.
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