Four Fourty

Four Fourty: Us+Them=1

by Seton Hawkins
May 6, 2006

In an age where many albums rely on pyrotechnics, famous guest musicians or outright all-star lineups, Four Fourty offers a refreshing alternative. While each of the musicians is a solid soloist--from Mvuzo Dimba's Horace Silver-like piano playing to Vuyisile Sabongo's Maceo Parker-inspired saxophone funk--the band emphasizes the collaborative aspect of playing on Us+Them=1. The results speak for themselves with this easy-to-digest, laid-back collection of tracks.Stylistically, the band finds itself composing and performing in various genres. “The Cause is ...