BUNNDEBRETTQUINTET Schallplatten & CDs

Review: BDQ Records is the outlet for jam quintet BunnDebrettQuintet, who emerged out of 90s acid jazz titans Mother Earth. Their sound has refocused on a raw and rasping strain with a live, in-the-room electricity which comes through brilliantly on this new single with Lydia Sharpe. Taking a few cues from a Led Zeppelin classic, Sharpe strikes a fierce, sultry figure on top of the sizzling hot Hammond organ vamps and low slung rhythm section. It sounds dangerous like a niche 50s cut, but there's plenty of meat on the bones of the production, while the familiar vocal hooks will go down a storm with a busy dancefloor.

Review: Building on the success of their acclaimed 2021 debut, this second volume deepens the creative synergy between Stephen Bunn, Jon DeBrett, and their ensemble. Six Weeks in June features core members Neil Corcoran, Alan Barnes, Roger Beujolais, and the compelling spoken word of Tenesha the Wordsmith. The album also introduces contributions from instrumentalists Nathan Haines, Crispin Taylor, Alastair Martin, and poet Daniel B. Summerhill. Spanning six tracks and nearly 40 minutes, Vol. 2 blends spiritual, modal, and modern jazz elements into a fluid and engaging listen. Born from a chance reunion on London's 94 Night Bus, Bunn and DeBrett's collaboration continues to thrive, resulting in an album that transcends boundaries and resonates with jazz enthusiasts and beyond. This is an essential addition for any serious music collector.

Review: BunnDebrettQuintet has got a monster modern soul tunes on their hands here with the legendary Brian Auger on Hammond B3 helping bring the style. The glorious A-side 'Truth In My Tears' has a raw but heartfelt vocal and big horn energy over driving drums. It's a real dancefloor heater and then the flip is 'Wasn't It You', a more soulful groover with lush backing vocals but still dynamic drums powering it onwards. This outfit's last single went on to become a much sought-after release that is now well spenny on Discogs so do not sleep on this limited follow up.