Kultiplex by Fra Fra Sound

04 Jun

Written by Lee Prosser
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This is definitely one of the finest world music jazz collections to come along this year. With topnotch performances from all concerned, there is a perfect blending of African, Caribbean, Latin American, and jazz themes. The group formed in Amsterdam during 1980 and have released several excellent CDs.

There are nine original songs in the collection. Among them are "Franca Lucia," "Les yeaux des Tamashek," "Family Meetings," "Wakandi," and "Basekounou."

If you are looking for something unique and blessed with some outstanding solo performances, KULTIPLEX will fill the bill nicely. Fra Fra Sound is innovative, lively, and original. Very nice listening journey on this one!

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Fra Fra Sound
CD Title: Kultiplex
Genre: World Music
Year Released: 2003
Record Label: Pramisi Records/Munich Records BV
Tracks: Nights in Dzaoudzi and Djamu are fine examples of this group in performance.
Musicians: Fra Fra Sound is: Andro Biswane, guitar; Robin van Geerke, piano; Vincent Henar, e-bass, vocals, bandleader; Guno Kramer,drums; Michael Simon, trumpet and flugelhorn; Efraim Trujillo, tenor saxophone; Carlo Ulrichi Hoop, congas and various percussion.
Label Website: http://www.munichrecords.com
Rating: Five Stars