felipe gordon: live session
Francisco Espregueira
Local Talk is treating us to something special from Colombia's finest, Felipe Gordon, who is back on the label but swapping the digital for the analog with a double album. His new release, Live Session, is a beautifully chill set that perfectly bridges the gap between live-played jazz, funk, and fusion and the world of electronic dance music. Over eight meticulously crafted compositions, Felipe Gordon and his eight-piece band showcase the vibrant energy you'd expect to experience with this crew live on stage, all delivered with a irresistible Bogotá warmth. This recording is a testament to the fact that when a musician of Gordon's caliber brings his best work to a live setting, the groove only gets deeper.
Throughout the Live Session, the music explores a wide-ranging, sophisticated palette. The band glides effortlessly through downtempo jazz-funk (best exemplified by a track like "Wes"), shifts into complex jazz-fusion territory (check out "Socorro Y Júpiter"), and lands smoothly in jazz-house with the likes of "Strings Of The Afterlife." For a pure dance floor moment, a fantastic disco-funk cover of "Gypsy Woman." All together, this gorgeous session confirms why Felipe Gordon's discography is so highly regarded, showcasing his ability to lead a formidable band through some of his delicious tracks. Available on vinyl, courtesy of Local Talk. Vamo Felipe!