Track Listing

1. Steppin'
2. Uncle Junior (live)
3. Azucar
4. Tabasco
5. Rudy's Way
6. Jesus Children (live)
7. Nealization
8. So Live! (live)
9. Arruga de Agua
10. Turn It Out
11. Arruga (reprise)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #139632 in Music
• Released on: 2000-08-01
• Number of discs: 1

Album Description
70 minutes of grinding soul groove, ranging from the frenzied energy of the live Uncle Junior to the contemplative Arruga De Agua. The CD is remixed and remastered and includes two new tracks featuring guitarist John Scofield, as well as tracks with Oteil Burbridge and Sam Kininger.

Amazon.com
The resurgence of interest in the Hammond B-3 organ during the 1990s has led to at least one major commercial breakthrough for Medeksi Martin & Wood.

Allaboutjazz.com
This Vermont-based organ trio has its vibe rooted deep in 1972. That's probably about the time when these three were born.

Customer Reviews

VIBRANT, SLICK & SOULFUL B-3 SOUL JAZZ GROUP !
A lot of acid Jazz B3 groups have been popping up here and there, each with their own edge. Of all them SOULIVE is the most authentic. The organist has a soulful, solid and slick bassline and the groove is good. This isnt just pseudo Jimmy Smith with a hip hop beat, bebop, MMW or McGriff/booglaoo wannabe stuff. The sound is solid enough that a Jazzer would dig it, and funky enough for the dance/acid Jazz scene. Not only can they kick the funk they can get mellow as well. Check out Big John Patton, Larry Goldings, Reuben Wilson, Funk Inc. and some of the classics if this tickles your fancy.

Soulive is the next big thing.
I first saw these guys when they were just starting out at the Ben and Jerry's festival in Vermont. Seems fitting, doesn't it? Right then and there I picked up "Get Down!", Soulive's REAL dubut album. They had one hell of a sound.

This album stays very true to their jam band roots. Songs are often 15 minutes long, with 5 minute solos. You can tell the crowd loves them, and the more you listen, the more you wish you were in the crowd. They are so funky, it's unbelieveable. You'll find yourself cheering after the solos.

However, after a little while, the songs tend to get old. They're solos have no changes in them, and they tend to get flat after about 10 minutes. I really want to give them 5 stars, but I can't for that reason only.

But what do you expect? They're a jam band for crying out loud. They're meant to be seen live. Chances are, if you were live, you'd be enjoying them more. And that's what you have to understand when you hear this album.

You should definatly pick this one up if you're a funk fan. It's totally worth the cash. And go see them live - I have a feeling it's an experence you won't forget.

Liquid Soul
Best combination of soul, jam, funk music around. Liquid movements of the B-3 and guitar are perfect. Eric Krasno(guitar) impresses with a technical touch and a free sound that is a great combination of Coltrane freedom and Scofield smoothness. Alan Evans(drums) is a great foundation for the band with great changes. Neal Evans(B-3) is an orchestra in himself with amazing runs and smokin'fast feet. Definately reccomend this to everyone who loves music. Can't get enough of it.