Creole Soul
Jazz
| Aug 2013
Reviews
Fo
Reviewed 2013-08-18
Reviewed 2013-08-18
ETIENNE CHARLES: Creole Soul
Culture Shock, 2013
MAINSTREAM JAZZ – Originally from Trinidad, trumpeter Etienne Charles brings a strong pan-Caribbean strain to this varied set, with hints of calypso, kongo, and other styles woven into a soulful jazz sound. His trumpet playing is strong and clear with a sharp bite, while the friendly rhythms keep things hopping.
Fo’s Picks: 2, 3, 7, 9, 10
2. 6:26 – uptempo afro-caribbean groove alternates with slower soul breaks
3. 5:21 – light, buoyant groove with bright keyboard & bubbling horn solos
4. 5:55 – relaxed rocksteady swing: inviting groove, but bass solo gets lost
5. 6:31 – smooth island groove: uptempo rhythm, solos add depth, cool chant
6. 6:03 – gentle ballad, sweet trumpet tone, picks up swinging momentum
7. 5:42 – Thelonious Monk riff with a mellow calypso touch, deflating solos
8. 4:54 – Bob Marley ballad, gentle & casual, reggae beat emerges midway
9. 6:52 – soulful modern jazz: rich colors, subtle nuances, relaxed solos
10. 4:53 – trumpet/piano duet: an open, flowing ballad conversation
11. 3:26 – cute tune, fun carnival rhythm, sax & trumpet hop along
[ Fo ] - 18 August 2013
Culture Shock, 2013
MAINSTREAM JAZZ – Originally from Trinidad, trumpeter Etienne Charles brings a strong pan-Caribbean strain to this varied set, with hints of calypso, kongo, and other styles woven into a soulful jazz sound. His trumpet playing is strong and clear with a sharp bite, while the friendly rhythms keep things hopping.
Fo’s Picks: 2, 3, 7, 9, 10
2. 6:26 – uptempo afro-caribbean groove alternates with slower soul breaks
3. 5:21 – light, buoyant groove with bright keyboard & bubbling horn solos
4. 5:55 – relaxed rocksteady swing: inviting groove, but bass solo gets lost
5. 6:31 – smooth island groove: uptempo rhythm, solos add depth, cool chant
6. 6:03 – gentle ballad, sweet trumpet tone, picks up swinging momentum
7. 5:42 – Thelonious Monk riff with a mellow calypso touch, deflating solos
8. 4:54 – Bob Marley ballad, gentle & casual, reggae beat emerges midway
9. 6:52 – soulful modern jazz: rich colors, subtle nuances, relaxed solos
10. 4:53 – trumpet/piano duet: an open, flowing ballad conversation
11. 3:26 – cute tune, fun carnival rhythm, sax & trumpet hop along
[ Fo ] - 18 August 2013
Recent airplay
Midnight
No Cover, No Minimum — Aug 17, 2017
The Folks
Jump, Jive, & Jazz — Oct 21, 2014
Creole
Around The Bend — Oct 19, 2013
Creole
No Cover, No Minimum — Oct 18, 2013
Creole
Rebop — Oct 17, 2013
Creole
No Cover, No Minimum — Oct 11, 2013
Charting
2013-08-18 — 2013-10-20
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Oct 20 | 3 |
| Oct 13 | 2 |
| Oct 6 | 2 |
| Sep 29 | 1 |
| Sep 22 | 2 |
| Sep 15 | 2 |
| Sep 1 | 1 |
| Aug 25 | 4 |
Track listing
| 1. | Creole (Intro) | ||
| 2. | Creole | ||
| 3. | The Folks | ||
| 4. | You Don't Love Me (No No No) | ||
| 5. | Roots | ||
| 6. | Memories | ||
| 7. | Green Chimneys | ||
| 8. | Turn Your Lights Down Low | ||
| 9. | Midnight | ||
| 10. | Close Your Eyes | ||
| 11. | Doin' The Thing |