O'DONEL LEVY Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Breeding of Mind is a captivating collaboration between guitarist O'Donel Levy and arranger Manny Albam, blending jazz, funk and baroque pop influences into a soulful and sublime listening experience. Levy's expressive tone shines throughout the album as he reinterprets classic pop songs like 'We've Only Just Begun,' 'It's Too Late,' and 'Let's Stay Together' with sophistication and grace. Albam's bold and lush arrangements provide the perfect backdrop for Levy's craft, highlighting the depth and complexity of each track. The result is a genre-defying set album that combines a great familiarity for non-jazz fans and a higher level of appreciation for hardcore jazz fans.

Review: O'Donel Levy's sublime Simba album from back in 1974 gets reissued by Mr Bongo and rightly so, beck are it is a masterful fusion of jazz, funk, and soul, that showcases the guitarist's virtuosity and creativity. The whole thing exudes energy and groove from start to finish, with infectious rhythms and tight arrangements and of course Levy's guitar work is mesmerizing, blending intricate melodies with soulful improvisations that captivate the listener. Tracks like 'Bad, Bad Simba' and 'Kilimanjaro Cookout' showcase his ability to blend genres seamlessly, creating a unique sonic landscape that transports the listener to another realm and makes this a timeless classic in the realm of jazz-funk.