Chicago’s Scientific Map features four musicians from diverse backgrounds whose roots lie in gospel, hip hop, jazz, and rock. Led by guitarist Matt Hudson, the band members effortlessly blend their individual styles with elements of Afrobeat, funk, fusion, new groove, nu-jazz, and psychedelia. Determined to make original music, this band really does sound original because they sound like themselves: four musicians who use their individuality to create a collective individual known as Scientific Map. The result is at once urban and entertaining.
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"POWER TO THE BABIES brings together funk, house and jazz influences to produce an album that grooves hard with a healthy dose of creative improvisation."
- All About Jazz
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“Modern yet smooth, accessible, funk-inflected atmospheric jazz with occasional urban undertones.”
- Erie Times-News
“Laden with polished licks and fusion grooves.”
- Pittsburgh City Paper
"An adventurous collection of songs that deftly combine jazz fusion and techno."
- Illinois Entertainer
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Produced by acclaimed house/electronica artist Anthony Nicholson, the latest recording by Chicago genre-busters Scientific Map is a bold statement of the New Chicago Sound.
Moving between Afrobeat, funk, fusion, hip hop, new groove, nu-jazz, psychedelia, and R&B, "Power to the Babies" could only have been recorded in Chicago. Its stylistic fluency is a result of the varied artistic demands placed on musicians in such a culturally diverse city.
Bandleader/guitarist Matt Hudson describes the musical vision of the new album: “We’re now experiencing the end of genre. Information from around the world is travelling to us so quickly that we’re constantly exposed to new cultural and musical ideas. Musicians can’t help but be influenced by this. If they’re open-minded enough, the result is a cohesive, genreless sound that is fresh and new.”
Throughout the album, Matt Hudson’s playing demonstrates an innovative and nuanced re-imagining of jazz guitar that is influenced as much by Wes Montgomery as by Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood. This stylistic diversity is reflected in the range of guest artists featured throughout, including rock’n’roll saxophonist Aaron Getsug (Hi-Fi & the Roadburners) and Pittsburgh R&B vocalist Gene Stovall.
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We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
You Guys were Awesome Friday night at Morselands. Kenny is an awesome vocalist and the Horns & added percussion sounded great! As usual, the core band with Matt on guitar, Anthony on drums, Will on Bass, and Dave on Keys was Top Notch!!!!
Research Turtles...got those costumes yet? You can get Ninja Turtle costumes for cheap now! Imma see if I can make it. It'll be a whole year since I've seen the map live..wow...time flys in ObamaLand.
Just comin through to show love to the page. Be sure to stop by and check new production work we just did for R Kelly, Wale, Maino, and the Get em Mamis. Have a wonderful weekend
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