"Blue Train," by Matthew Alec and The Soul Electric, is a remarkable experience. Saxophonist and producer Matthew Alec leads this powerhouse fusion ensemble, harnessing the classic jazz spirit into a fresh, modern sound.
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Read more →Saxophonists Alec and Greg Banaszak intertwine their voices like twin engines of a locomotive of groove. Minus the Alien’s vocals provides an unexpected, seamless layer of funk-drenched storytelling to the proceedings. Each section is cohesive in momentum and rife with rhythmic precision and electric spontaneity, the markers of great live jazz.
Most impressive is Alec's gutsy approach to weaving together the purest of tradition and innovation in jazz. His sax work swings effortlessly between soulful phrasing and fiery improvisation that calls upon the history of the genre while bringing it into the future. The visual component of the "Blue Train" video captures that energy and charge, serving viewers an experience of electricity in collaboration. It is a jubilation of musicianship as well as a reminder that jazz is still pulsating, breathing, and evolving like no other genre.
With "Blue Train," Matthew Alec and The Soul Electric reinforce their command of groove. A thrilling, high-speed ride around rhythm and imagination, leaving listeners both breathless and inspired.
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