This guitar player definitely wears acoustic blinders. Single note
lines and riffs similar to early James Brown recordings, executed with
amazing perfection – one can’t imagine a more stoic performance,
especially considering what’s happening at the same time: Blazing horns
in unison and a slightly awry choir come together, work in opposite
directions, completing a true rhythmically woven carpet with the tight
rhythm section’s network: multi-layered, close-knitted and nearly
impenetrable. You can’t escape from those tunes! Arms, legs and hips
have to follow the pulse: one moment light-footed, the next heavy and
uncompromising, fitting the distinct messages, criticizing worldwide
“social absurdities” (JariBu).
The eight Japanese Musicians led by Masamichi Ishikawa play more Funk
and Jazz than the Nigerian Afrobeat originals Fela Kuti and Tony Allen
did: a swift flute, a blazing trumpet playing and extensive solos from
the very beginning – just check out the opener, it runs more than nine
minutes! Occasionally there’s a nasty fuzz guitar which reminds one of
the 1970ies, accompanied by tape hiss and amp noise. You’ve gotta love
it!
Since 2009 there have been four long players by JariBu Afrobeat
Arkestra. However the new “JariBu” is, similar to “Mediacracy” (Tramp
Records 2012) the Tokyoites’ second Record, distributed internationally.
But they have been more than well received in the past few years – the
Japanese Afrobeat word has been spread in the past and will be spread
even more in the future! (words by Martin Buerkl – Basement Jazz Radio
Show, Munich)
“A wonderful LP, from the beginning to the end!” – The Flying Carpet radio show, Spain
“Another piece of eclectic Afro tunage from JariBu Afrobeat Arkestra well worth the wait people!” – Anthony “Aja” Allsop
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Tracklist
1. Devil (Pt.1&2)
2. One by One
3. KEW
4. Wild Pansy
5. Afro Rodeo
6. Witness
7. Unrevealed Truth
8. Yellow Joint
9. Dancers in the Darkness
10. BOMB
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