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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 CD available from $12.95* Downloads and CD also available via iTunes | CD Baby *click here for more about purchase options Preview music Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Track Listing 1. Digital Apples 2. Confidential Attitude 3. Fonk Monkish 4. The Last Resort 5. Lady E’s Gone 6. Interlude 7. Onomatopoeia 8. Paralasax 9. Lady E Returns 10. Watch Ya Back 11. Black & White

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.