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Zoid is a 50 minute soundscape or sound sculpture which was created using over dubs, digital editing, digital synthesis and sampling by Mike Ellis and features Chicago trumpet player Jeff Beer (who can also be heard on the AlphaPocket release "Chicago Spontaneous Combustion Suite"). This piece is in tribute to late trumpet great Lester Bowie and the Australian aboriginal culture. Quicktime will be necessary to listen. Please be sure you have the latest version.
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Taj Weekes was introduced to me my by my good friend and Speak in Tones soundman Daniel S. Mensa who knew I had a weak spot for good reggae music. As soon as I heard his voice I was sold. Taj is one of the most original reggae artists to come along in years. I am sure that this is only the beginning of a new reggae phenomenon, and the band rocks! ...so in the words of Bob Marley: "lively up youself..."
Jahworks.org/ Boot Box: Rating: A
Reggae-review.com: Hope & Doubt Album Review
Smother.net: Editor's Pick - Hope & Doubt
Cannelles publication: "Nary a false note"
Tom Orr/ World Music Central: "Abundant Reggae Riches"
Dave Terpeny/Kynd Music: "Letting the Music Breathe"
Celebritycafe.com: "A little magical reggae"
TRACK LISTING
01. Lonesome in Babylon [download mp3]
02. Scream Out Mellow [download mp3]
03. Jagged [download mp3]
04. Sad [download mp3]
05. Cold [download mp3]
06. MPLA
07. Blue
08. Crash
09. Mysterious
10. Life
PERSONEL
Taj Weekes: lead vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, percussion
Rads Desiree: bass
Shelton Garner: lead guitar, rhythm guitar
Conrad Seraphin: drums, percussion
Bunny Cunningham: keyboards, acoustic piano
Jacques Schwartzbart: saxophones, flute
Antonio Dangerfield: trumpet, fluglhorn

Recorded at Hot Sounds and JB Music
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