Name: Romantic Funk: The Unfamiliar
Brand: Orlando le Fleming

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Bonus disc: No

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WR4763LP

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Black

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180g Vinyl

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-09-18

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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0630808828898

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

WR4763

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0630808828881

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Orlando le Fleming

Genre GB

Jazz

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Whirlwind Recordings

Whirlwind Recordings is a UK label for improvised music, based in London. Established in 2010 by Michael Janisch, this label has become a prominent force in the world of jazz and contemporary music.
With a focus on showcasing talented artists and performers, Whirlwind Recordings has built a reputation for releasing high-quality recordings that push the boundaries of genre and style. From cutting-edge jazz to experimental sounds, their diverse catalog offers something for every music lover.
As an authoritative voice in the industry, Whirlwind Recordings continues to nurture emerging talent while also collaborating with established musicians. Their commitment to innovation and creativity has earned them critical acclaim and a loyal following worldwide.

On Romantic Funk: The Unfamiliar outstanding bassist Orlando le Fleming introduces us to a new sound, a tribute to the muscular, high-intensity fusion of the 1980s, and a new band, Romantic Funk.

Le Fleming has assembled an awesome team of top flight players: with Philip Dizack on trumpet and Will Vinson on sax in the frontline, Sean Wayland on keys and drummers Kush Abadey and Nate Wood rounding out the powerhouse rhythm section. All the compositions are by le Fleming, developed over time at the band's extended residency in Greenwich Village's 55 Bar, and captured live in the studio.

Since relocating from his native UK to New York City he's thrived in the world's toughest jazz environment, and brought his inimitable personality to work on projects for the likes of Branford Marsalis, Joey Calderazzo, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Bill Charlap, Billy Cobham, Wayne Krantz, Ari Hoenig, Seamus Blake, Jeff "Tain" Watts and David Sanchez among many others.

The power and precision of the performances astonishes throughout. Le Fleming's tunes showcase his band's individual excellence and group cohesion. 'I'll Tell You What It Is Later is influenced by the Miles Davis albums of the 80's and late 60's. 'Waynes' is inspired by le Fleming's two favourite Waynes - Shorter and Krantz - alternating excitingly between tension and release. Lauded multi-instrumentalist Nate Wood's drums drive the triplet-laden groove of 'The Myth of Progress' and return to thrilling effect on 'FOMO Blues'. Will's lyrical saxophone is sublime on this album. Every solo he plays is thoughtful, expressive and captures the mood of the moment.