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Jazzmanic (2006)
This debut album, from Chris West, features super funky grooves incorporated with a unique, Wayne Shorteresque compositional approach utilizing several horns for lush harmonies. MMW meets Wayne Shorter meets 70’s Miles Davis meets Groove Collective meets Herbie Hancock.
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Track Listing

01. Digital Apples
02. Confidential Attitude
03. Fonk Monkish
04. The Last Resort
05. Lady E’s Gone
06. Interlude
07. Onomatopoeia
08. Paralasax
09. Lady E Returns
10. Watch Ya Back
11. Black & White
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Album Description

Chris West showcases his versatile musicianship on his debut album, Jazzmanic. Chris plays all saxes, flutes, bass clarinet, organ and keys. His compositional style features imaginative combinations of voices, lush harmonies, catchy melodies, all wrapped up in a unique sound combining jazz, funk, world, rock, and hip-hop music.

Jazzmanic was recorded in Nashville, TN and features several of Nashville’s top musicians including Jeff Coffin (Bela Fleck), Derico Watson (Victor Wooten), Alana Rocklin (Sub-ID), and Crisis.