Wit
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Record Label: Hammondbeat Records
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WIT continues in the direction taken by The Yards on their contribution to Wilson Chance: The Sound Of Danger. Utilizing a full horn section for the record opens the musical structure - pleasing longtime fans - while making the record more accessible for a host of new fans. With the release of WIT, The Yards are poised to garner international acclaim and well deserved attention.
"Lawrence quartet The Yards conjure mind-bending polyrhythms, add tantalizing horn arrangements and fold them into a funky format reminiscent of The Meters and Medeski, Martin & Wood. Inspired by the powerful growl of the Hammond organ, lead songwriter Bradford Hoopes churns out chart-busting melodies that are nimbly interpreted by guitarist Michael Hamm, bassist Brad Maestas and drummers Danny Rojas or Kelly White. The group’s new album “Wit” showcases these elements along with Tom Johnson’s epic horn arrangements and Colin Mahoney’s slick production skills."
-lawrence.com
"A mix of Hammond jazz and retro funk from The Yards -- a set done very much in the spirit of recent work on Hammond Beat records -- sitting in a space that's somewhere between the deep funk and mod sides of the spectrum! Organ is very heavy in the mix here, but there's also plenty of other great instrumental touches too -- including some horn work that...colors the tunes with a slightly more sophisticated edge. Production's a bit cleaner than the Daptone and Truth & Soul labels, but still gritty enough at the best moments -- and titles include "Con Permiso", "Get Your Grit", "Song For Quinton", "Hey Whatcha Doin", "Q Drive", "Soon Come", and a nice take on Jack McDuff's "Down Home Style"."
-dustygroove.com
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THE HAMMONDBEAT CATALOG
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HBR008 "The Erotic Cakes of Stoned Soul Picnic" [Oct 2006]
HBR007 Phat Fred "Don't Spoil The Soup!" [Oct 2006]
HBR006 The Link Quartet "Evolution" [Oct 2006]
HBR005 The Yards "Wit"
HBR004 The Special Agents "Bulletproof Beat"
HBR003 The Link Quartet "Italian Playboys"
HBR002 various artist "Wilson Chance: The Sound of Danger"
HBR001 The Link Quartet "Beat.It"
HBL006 The Dansettes "Boomerang" [EP] [Aug 2006]
HBL005 The Link Quartet "Decade" [EP] [Aug 2006]
HBL004 Baron Samedi E.S.Q. "Feed A Fever"
HBL003 Screamin' Retro "Scream On!" [mini album]
HBL002 Fil Lorenz Soul-tet "Stinky Stinky" [EP]
HBL001 The Dansettes "Oh My!" [EP]
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...Blood, Sweat and Tears merging with Booker T and the MGs...
author: Garage & Beat
Happy, jazzy, soulful instrumentals from a nine-piece band that makes me think of Blood, Sweat and Tears merging with Booker T and the MGs at a Sunday afternoon cookout. Like everything else I've heard that's been released on this label, the keyboards are the primary focus and there are more songs with a Hammond organ sound than that of a tinkling piano. There isn't a slouch to be found in the band, though, so everyone gets a turn in the spotlight. The other instruments are guitar, drums, percussion, bass, trombone, trumpet and sax. I believe the album title is supposed to be a bit of jive talk along the lines of "I dig my dog wit' lotsa relish," but the apostrophe only shows up once and that's inside the insert. There is a track called "Yards Theme," which reminds me a lot of "What is Hip?" Ah yes, there is definitely a Tower of Power vibe!
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The world needs more of this kind of vibe
author: Colin Bryce
This is a truly excellent outing by Hammond heavies the Yards with (sic) the added bonus of a four-piece horn section a.k.a. Wit. Tremendous grooves, a choice cover in "Down Home Style" by Jack McDuff and lots of creative and skillfully played music. The world needs more of this kind of vibe and so special thanks to Hammondbeat, the Yards, Wit and the creator for lettin' us have it here! Thank you very much!
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Between the deep funk and mod sides of the spectrum!
author: CDBaby
A mix of Hammond jazz and retro funk from The Yards -- a set done very much in the spirit of recent work on Hammond Beat records -- sitting in a space that's somewhere between the deep funk and mod sides of the spectrum! Organ is very heavy in the mix here, but there's also plenty of other great instrumental touches too -- including some horn work that gets past the hoke at the best moments, and colors the tunes with a slightly more sophisticated edge. Production's a bit cleaner than the Daptone and Truth & Soul labels, but still gritty enough at the best moments.
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