Track Listings (13) - Disc #1| All Artists: Medeski Martin & Wood, Billy Martin, Chris Wood Title: Last Chance to Dance Trance (perhaps): Best of 1991-1996 Members Wishing: 1 Total Copies: 0 Label: Gramavision Original Release Date: 10/12/1999 Release Date: 10/12/1999 Genres: Jazz, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock Styles: Acid Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Funk, Jam Bands, Funk Jam Bands, Jazz Jam Bands, Rock Jam Bands Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 798387952028, 798387952011, 798387952066 |
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It's really no wonder the trio of John Medeski, Billy Martin, and Chris Wood hit it big with the improv-rock crew. Their grooves are impeccable and strong, at once taut and fully limber. And this collection shows that MMW ... more » |
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Amazon.com It's really no wonder the trio of John Medeski, Billy Martin, and Chris Wood hit it big with the improv-rock crew. Their grooves are impeccable and strong, at once taut and fully limber. And this collection shows that MMW knew their grooves even on their minor-splash debut, Notes from the Underground in the early 1990s, when Medeski played mainly piano. The tracks here range from organ-driven rhythmic twisters to slinky reggae covers ("Bemsha Swing/Lively Up Yourself," taken from 1993's It's a Jungle in Here) and all-out keyboard blasters built on loopy jazz-fusion rhythms (as on "Beeah"). Reprising the material that predates MMW's astonishingly successful Combustication, this album reveals a trio that has managed to combine grooves, postbop improvisation, and stellar talent without flinching from their first recorded outing. That you can catch the highlights of their first five releases--plus an unreleased live "Night Marchers"--on this one CD is a boon. --Andrew Bartlett Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsA "best of" that works Matt Greer | 07/21/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "I often have issues with "best of" releases. Either just poor track selections or a failure for the tracks to merge into a cohesive whole. But that's not the case with Last Chance. It's excellent from start to finish and represents MMW very well. MMW is a hip and modern jazz trio with a penchant for experimentation and funky beats. Their sound isn't for everyone. But if you're looking for something fresh and exciting, definitely grab this cd. It's a great intro to the group." Jazz and hip hop meet MidwestPlains | 05/07/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "Although their music in constantly developing, this compilation is a good overview of the MMW sound. The early 90's selections reveal MMW's jazz roots, and feature Medeski on acoustic piano. The other songs have Medeski on the thick and heavy tones of the Hammond organ (Chubb Subb has the tightest organ/string bass beat I've ever heard). It's important to note that every song on this album reveals the group's hip hop influences. They approach every style of music, be it funk, jazz ballad, etc. with a "baboom boom kack!" kinda rhythm. Yet, MMW is not all rhythm and no melody, remember, they have jazz roots. Their sound boils down to a combination of 3 main things: 1) the East Coast hip hop sense of rythym 2) an impeccably trained ear that can hear dissonance in jazz, or vice versa, and 3) virtuoso skill along with unselfishness among the members -this makes MMW who they are. In fact, any organ trio/jam band should have these 3 things if their worth their musical salt. MMW have them in abundance. Check out: Soulive" MMW AMAZING! Bryan Palmer | Syracuse New York | 10/03/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "What an amazing cd, you have all the best of MMW and the jazzy hip hop feel of good times. This cd should be owned by all jazz fans! totally sick!!!!! BUBBLEHOUSE IS DOPE!"
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