2001
Integration II
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Tracks10 · 65 min
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Track list
- 01Tokong Burung-Nazri's Place7:14
- 02The Sweet One5:27
- 03Smooth Ride7:46
- 04French Island Fantasy8:20
- 05Afro-Asian Chant7:20
- 06Ipoh Girl1:04
- 07Fine Aussie Weathered6:27
- 08Ocean Blues6:08
- 09Tokong Burung-Nazri's Place (Alternate)7:08
- 10The Hunny Lady8:27
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What the critics said
“His guitar shines and he creates a new style, breathing exotic jazz-ethno music full of spirit and solid musical foundation.”
“With a vibrant recorded presence, this is HUGELY enjoyable stuff!”
“…This is music that transcends geographic boundaries and cultures, and communicates the happiness and friendship that all music should provide… well-crafted, harmonically strong, with catchy, memorable melodies… Chako’s tone and phrasing are exceptional!”
“…a trip around the jazz galaxy… I think it’s safe to say that Greg Chako and his magnificent band are one of the world’s best kept secrets… don’t hesitate in seeking out this essential jazz experience.”
“Guitarist Greg Chako is a forward thinker and this two disc set presents his vision, serving as a musical road map. The combination of Chako’s acoustic guitar with horns, percussion, keyboards, and acoustic bass lends his group a wholly original sound, with sweet surprises all over this set. These songs move through swing, the blues, and ballads. Sonically speaking, this set is outstanding. The cymbals are bright, the drums pop, and each instrument comes out sparkling and clear. In this age of reissues and alternate takes, it’s refreshing to hear jazz that takes some chances and looks the future right in the eye.”
