Review: Alexander Flood - Life Is A Rhythm (feat. Cazeaux O.S.L.O) (Atjazz Record Company)

Once more, the Atjazz Record Co. have trawled the world of music and produced proof that 'Life Is A Rhythm' with Alexander Flood and Cazeaux O.S.L.O.

This is quite a bit different from the Ernesto & the Basement Gospel's 'Is It True?' released on the label last month (see review HERE) but we've come across Cazeux O.S.L.O a couple of times in the past, Hannah Macklin's 'Mu' (see review HERE) and Rat Child's 'My Morning and Afternoon's Work' (see review HERE) but not Alexander Flood.

This is an early first outing prior to Flood's album release early next year.  You may recall the sort after aussie drummer was part of the jazz-funk-soul-hip-hop 'Shaolin Afronauts' but 'Life Is a Rhythm' (Ed. There's a drummer's title if ever I heard one) is one for folk that love that Roy Ayers proto-house disco matched with spoken word and flute (Erica Tucceri) gang solos.

The Joe Causell, Osunlade et al vibe is aided with Brazilian percussionist Aduni on congas and Cuban percussionist Alexander Scull Castillo on bata so instrumental version is just as compeling as the vocal (both being nearly 8 minutes long); the rest of the band is made up of Dylan Paul (bass) and Finn Rees (keys) and is there a touch of '1000 Fingered Man' to this - always a good sign!

Once more, proof that there's a big scene down under and this track will hold the dancefloor - definitely earmarked for the Colour & Pitch session mix this month so be prepared to be impressed.

Artist: Alexander Flood feat. Cazeaux O.S.L.O

Title: Life Is A Rhythm
Release date: 15th November, 2024
Label: Atjazz Record Company
Catalog Number: ARC260ADS1
Format: Digital / Bandcamp