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Disc one closes with the Brecker Brothers' classic "Some Skunk Funk and Bullock's "Greed. The former features Bailey in a stunning electric bass solo. The latter is a blues-rock anthem from Bullock's Try Livin' It (ESC, 2003). Brecker takes off on a blistering solo while the other players hold the rhythm. Bullock delivers a solo of his own later, setting up a sizzling ending.
Disc two offers more of the same. Evans and Brecker are the featured performers, but Bullock, Bailey, Smith and Kikoski get their licks in, too. Kikoski really shows out on Evans' "Cool Eddie, one of the more playful songs in this set. Smith gives the toms a workout while Evans and Brecker light things up on "Mixed Grill. On the final track, "Dixie Bop, Bailey treats us to high-speed, deep bass solo. Through it all, there's a strong sense of a group approach, although each player is given plenty of freedom to ad lib.
Recorded during the group's 2004 European tour, Soul Bop Band Live is a stunning collection of songs that represent some of the best work by Evans, Brecker and Bullock. Capturing their many moods and combining their cohesive talents, it packs more than two hours of high-energy music that's sure to put a smile on your face.
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Track Listing: CD1: Rattletrap; Big Fun; Above & Below; Let
Personnel: Randy Brecker: trumpet, vocals; Bill Evans: tenor and soprano saxophone; Hiram Bullock: guitar, vocals; David Kikoski: keyboards; Victor Bailey: bass; Steve Smith: drums.
Title: Soul Bop Band Live | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: BHM Productions
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