The first time I heard a Charles Mingus composition I was instantly mesmerized by the organic melody and improvisatory order of his music. It’s a mix of bebop, soft bop, hard bop, and a little bit of old 30’s Chicago jazz. It was apparent that this was superior music that touched one at a soul level; music that invited a close immersion in mindful listening.
Some bands hit you with a kind of energy that you feel in your bones, an unmistakable connection between their music and the people playing it. That’s exactly what Lawrence, the brother-and-sister-led soul-pop band, brings to the table. Clyde and Gracie Lawrence are not just any musical siblings—they’re an unstoppable force.
Watching the Detectives by Elvis and the Attractions is playing all day on Durham Cool. The virtual JukeBox is stuck in this lovely groove rut and thus grist for the mill (see practice).