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Finch Platte
01-15-2013, 11:05 AM
Man, I am really liking these guys. Really funky acid jazz, with a lot of horn solos. Just bought 3 of their self-titled 1996 disc from SecondSpin. They were only $2 each, so I bought all 3. :ihih: Like the heading says, if you like Galactic, and maybe even Tower Of Power, you'll like LS. Horns, samples, the occasional vocal all make for a happenin', groovin' listening experience.

AllMusic says this about them: Chicago acid jazz outfit Liquid Soul (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/liquid-soul-mn0000293825) originally comprised saxophonist/musical director Mars Williams (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mars-williams-mn0000360001), DJ Jesse de la Peņa, guitarist Tommy Klein (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tommy-klein-mn0001296747), bassist Ricky Showalter (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ricky-showalter-mn0001831912), trumpeter Ron Haynes (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ron-haynes-mn0000283380), keyboardist Frankie Hill (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/frankie-hill-mn0001014166), and drummer Dan Leali (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dan-leali-mn0001288768); formed in 1993, the group quickly emerged as a Windy City club favorite thanks to their regular Sunday night gigs at the Elbo Room, and soon recorded a self-titled debut LP for their own Soul What label. A series of high-profile gigs including appearances at President Bill Clinton's inaugural parade in Washington, D.C., as well as basketball star Dennis Rodman's birthday party greatly boosted Liquid Soul (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/liquid-soul-mn0000293825)'s visibility, and in 1996 their album was reissued on the Ark 21 label; moving their regular Sunday gigs to Chicago's Double Door, the group -- now featuring Williams (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/williams-mn0000360001), Showalter (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/showalter-mn0001831912), Haynes (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/haynes-mn0000283380), Hill (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/hill-mn0001014166), and Leali (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/leali-mn0001288768) in addition to new recruits including DJ Ajax, rapper the Dirty MF, guitarist Tommy Sanchez (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tommy-sanchez-mn0001322172), trombonist John Janowiak (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/john-janowiak-mn0001928202), percussionist Newt Cole, and vocalist Simone (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/simone-mn0001281922) (the daughter of the great Nina Simone (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/nina-simone-mn0000411761)) -- issued their sophomore record, Make Some Noise (http://www.allmusic.com/album/make-some-noise-mw0000034723), in 1998. Here's the Deal (http://www.allmusic.com/album/heres-the-deal-mw0000053639) followed two years later. Evolution (http://www.allmusic.com/album/evolution-mw0000228979) appeared in 2002 on Shanachie Records and One-Two Punch (http://www.allmusic.com/album/one-two-punch-mw0000355720) in 2006 on Telarc Records.

Here are some samples on Amazon: Amazon.com: Liquid Soul: Liquid Soul: Music (http://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Soul/dp/B000001YPP)

Amazon review: I've followed Liquid Soul since 1994 when they were strictly on the Chicago club circuit. The fact the band has risen to international prominence in the world of acid jazz since then should tell you something. Liquid soul is far more than a mere acid jazz band. This band is a fantastic act that combines Davis/Coltrane be-bop jazz, George Bensonesque guitar, George Clinton funk effects with hip-hop beats and rap.

This CD (their first)is nice because it combines some of their studio recordings (with all kinds of trippy effects and samples) with some of their live shows. Liquid Soul used to play every Sunday night at the Elbo Room in Chicago, and then moved to Sundays at the Double Door until 12/99. I believe the live recording portions are from one of their Elbo Room shows. The freestyle rap session at the end by their record-scratching DJ Jessie De La Pena is dope.

In my opinion this first submission is superior to the second effort "Make Some Noise" because it shows more dynamic range of the group. It has mellow, trippy parts and harder-edged funky stuff as well. The second album is more
in-your-face all the way through.
Nevertheless, you will not be disappointed by anything this group puts out because the creativeness, production quality, and talent of the musicians (particularly the punchy horn section) is always top notch.

If you have any of their discs, please get in touch with me, I'd love to trade. I also have their One-Two Punch and Make Some Noise discs. If you like what you hear from the samples and want to hear more, let me know, I've got plenty of blank discs now. :3:

noddin0ff
01-16-2013, 07:06 AM
If you have any of their discs, please get in touch with me, I'd love to trade. I also have their One-Two Punch and Make Some Noise discs. If you like what you hear from the samples and want to hear more, let me know, I've got plenty of blank discs now. :3:

Yeah, I'd agree. Been a fan of their early albums but lost track since. And, I like Galactic... I've got their self-titled, Here's the Deal & Make Some Noise. I put some on a comp way back when...noddin's Sleep is for the Weak, I think.

PM me if you want to hook up.