Emily: Even though I've been writing about jazz at various intervals over the last 5+ years, I still struggle with the vocabulary to write about it. The adjective "jazzy" captures much of what I hear and feel about the music, but it doesn't really communicate that to an audience who hasn't heard it. Especially after attending a jazz festival this summer, though, jazz music in all of its variations is so much more about the vibe and the energy than the actual notes of music played. Head Hunters certainly embodied that. It's a jazz-fusion album that is smooth, funky, and totally engaging. It's the kind of music I'd want to hear at a jazz club, if I ever actually go to a jazz club. Does that actually do a good job of explaining what this album sounds like? Probably not, but that just means you have to listen to it for yourself.
Favorite Tracks: Chameleon; Sly; Vein Melter
Zack: We’ve run into jazz fusion before, but this was
the most jazzy entry that we’ve had. It was quite exceptional. This particular
entry merged a smooth variant of jazz with a dynamic funk sound. They were
blended seamlessly, creating a dynamic listen. I need to listen to Head Hunters
a few more times to really appreciate it, but on one listen it really popped
out as an album I can play over and over again.
Favorite Tracks: Chameleon; Vein Melter; Sly
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