Mike Hobart - Saxophone
Lee Humber - Drums
Ruard Absaroka - Piano
Loz Cliffe - Bass
Steve Sincock - Trumpet
Leon Johnson - Vocals
Siemy Di - Percussion
Influences
Coltrane, Miles, The Art Ensemble of Chicago, Groove Collective, Roots Manuva, Yusef Lateef, Tribe Called Quest...
Sounds Like
Coltrane, Miles, The Art Ensemble of Chicago, Groove Collective, Roots Manuva, Yusef Lateef...
Working at the edge of the contemporary jazz scene MOTIV mix jazz improvisation with a modern big beat sound. Creating angular harmonies over break beats and funky drum & bass, two horn players, a three piece rhythm section and the poignant lyricism of MC Cheshire Cat produce a sound and vibe recently described as:
"Funky jazz for the 21st century - I can't believe how good this is for an indie release - great players - imaginative arrangements - three horns and four rhythm players just makin great music - get it while its hot... " - Etherbeat.com January 2005
"Mixing low slung funk with a top horn section - blowing free and funky with nods to 'Trane, Miles and The Art Ensemble of Chicago - this is way ahead of most sampladelic hip hop outings." - Timeout March 2006
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Hi Motiv its gaz birtles here from the Donkey, Leicester. just trtying to get in touch with regarding the gig on December 1st. Can someone get in touch with me please. Cheers gaz
Yo! No worries about The Dublin - I see you guys are playing Tuesday again - I'll reckon I'll be there - maybe late but hopefully with a few bods. Whoop!
Yes Guys! ThanX for seeking me out! Sorry it’s taken me a while to respond! (please see my blog for a full explanation)! In the mean time... Stay on the path....
All the Best
Jason
hope you are well and keeping it as real as always.
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