mr president: one night
Francisco Espregueira
The genius of Bruno Hovart landing here, like a summer night with a promising and gentle breeze. Also known as Patchworks, Uptown Funk Empire, Voilaaa, The Dynamics and by other monikers, Hovart’s work of more than 25 years is a time-travellin’ déja-vu experience. Before musical maturity got into us we enjoyed him, never knowing it was ‘him’. And Mr President is ‘him’, here presenting a shiny celebration of the genuine spirit of soul and disco music. One Night drops via the fantastic Favorite Recordings, not failing to showcase Bruno’s modern touch, fitting all the criteria to become an instant club classic.
Like on his previous albums Mr President plays most instruments, here and there singing catchy vocals in the company of incredible lead singers in the studio. And through six tracks, Hovart’s blend of grooves and subtle jazz harmonies are impossible to miss, bringing a definitive Roy Ayers’ feeling to the compositions. Exciting arrangements, carrying the songs to a certain climax which reminds the great US era of disco and house divas. Available in vinyl, One Night is the groove we were all in need.