{"product_id":"finn-rees-feel-the-sun","title":"Finn Rees - Feel The Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinn Rees\u003c\/strong\u003e is back on Mr Bongo with a brand-new EP \u003cem\u003eFeel The Sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo years since the release of his highly acclaimed debut album \u003cem\u003eDawn Is A Melody\u003c\/em\u003e, Finn serves up a vibrant, groove- driven celebration of jazz across three dynamic tracks, topped off with a \u003cstrong\u003eClose Counters\u003c\/strong\u003e dancefloor remix. The four compositions are an ode to our innate ability to channel positive energy from the great force of life through the circular motion of the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA celebrated jazz musician, composer, producer and keyboardist, Finn Rees is one of the cream of the crop when it comes to Naarm \/ Melbourne's vibrant DIY music scene. With a reputation for his masterfully expressive keys playing and genre- blending approach, he has been touring far and wide both under his solo project and as one half of dance- focussed duo Close Counters. Not stopping there, he is a go- to keys player for many of his contemporaries. Following the release of his collaborative two-tracker with \u003cstrong\u003eSHOLTO\u003c\/strong\u003e last year, Finn returns to Mr Bongo with this captivating new solo EP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeel The Sun\u003c\/em\u003e begins its cycle with '\u003cem\u003eAnother Spring\u003c\/em\u003e'. A Brazilian-inspired, uplifting jazz fusion dancer encapsulating riding the wave of the sun returning, the rush of seasons and remembering to make the moment while you have it. It's something Finn has been lucky enough to witness across the globe, but as he mentions, \"I also reflected on 'spring' as a symbol of the inner creative life force available to us in any moment. Each creative idea feels like a fresh opening of light, a new bud opening up\". The track starts with echoes of \u003cstrong\u003eCesar Camargo Mariano\u003c\/strong\u003e before dropping into a sweeping, orchestrated dancer. \"The odd 7\/4 time jam (inspired by the great Brazilian group \u003cstrong\u003eZimbo Trio\u003c\/strong\u003e) keeps you on your toes moving between a punchy horn motif and the rich string ensemble that lifts you up and carries you\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext the title track opens out as a 9-minute jazz dance odyssey. \"I've always wanted to create a tune that brings orchestrated elements and lush horns onto the dancefloor. A track that takes you on a real journey throughout, almost like \u003cstrong\u003eHarry Thumann\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Matthews Big Band\u003c\/strong\u003e. The mood is again about nourishing the good moments while you can. I wrote it after most of the world was able to move freely again in 2022, 'Feel the sun as it comes around, for it cannot stay too long'\", Finn says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving forward, '\u003cem\u003eTorn\u003c\/em\u003e' leans into the realm of jazzy hip hop, featuring a formidable groove held down by \u003cstrong\u003eLucky Pereira\u003c\/strong\u003e on drums and \u003cstrong\u003eJunior Terry\u003c\/strong\u003e on upright bass as well as a blistering flute solo by \u003cstrong\u003eErica Tucceri\u003c\/strong\u003e. \"This one is a bit of a nod to \u003cstrong\u003eTribe Called Quest\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBobbi Humphrey\u003c\/strong\u003e who were some of my favourite early introductions to jazz and groove\", Finn states. \"The melody (layered with flute, tenor sax and moog synth) plays around with the main motif then gradually crescendos, moving through different keys until it reaches a climax before back crashing down\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosing out the EP, Finn joins with his Close Counters partner \u003cstrong\u003eAllan McConnell\u003c\/strong\u003e to serve up a clubbier take on '\u003cem\u003eFeel The Sun\u003c\/em\u003e'. The resulting remix is a cosmic- leaning, synth heavy interpretation, full of celestial nods and bubbling energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo years since the release of his highly acclaimed debut album \u003cem\u003eDawn Is A Melody\u003c\/em\u003e, Finn serves up a vibrant, groove-driven celebration of jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EP takes in jazz fusion, jazz dance and hip- hop leaning jazz grooves, complete with a Close Counters dancefloor remix and features some of Naarm\/Melbourne's finest musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MR BONGO","offers":[{"title":"12 Inch Black Vinyl  EP","offer_id":59352115052889,"sku":"SDZ-52106","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/PROP_20260904_1831_173947_881_v_5024017007758_009.jpg?v=1788971326","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/finn-rees-feel-the-sun","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}