Jazz Articles about Lubriphonic

Lubriphonic: Lubriphonic: The Gig Is On

by Doug Collette
March 4, 2011

Its moniker equal parts lubricious and euphonious, Lubriphonic is nothing if not emphatic in its rendering of traditional funk music. But The Gig Is On finds the Chicago band paying authentic tribute to likeminded roots that complement its forte. The septet demonstrates an intrinsic sense of dynamics that allows its players to transcend a style too imitative of Oakland's great Tower of Power. “No Blues" radiates the bittersweet warmth of vintage Philly soul, while “Punk" belies its title, ...