Notably known as saxer Kamasi Washington's piano man, C-Graves has spawned a jazz behemoth of his own -- not as epic as Kamasi's Epic at a 'mere' 80 minutes, but stuffed with so much full-band virtuosity+vim that any longer would overwhelm even more than it does now. Reportedly recorded in a one day sesh, this don't got time for utilizing singers or building to splendid crescendos, instead they kinda just intricately rock the fuck out and incorporate some cool-downs for good measure. Piano is the fo sho forefront, and between racin' around and the rigid key stomps and occasional gentle grace, it erupts with character. But with this ensemble it's hard to pick a fave: amazing as always Thundercat bassing, big horn lines that could score a storied showdown, Ronald Bruner Jr.'s wild drumming that I always swear is bout to burst into brutal death metal mode. Ah wait, there it is at Minute 80, song entitled "The Lucifer Rebellion": a rewarding lil double bass blast.
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