Utah Jazz
DJs: Utah Jazz, Kay C, Fat Demon, Blood Dunza, Teem, Saiyan
Performances: VJ Forivermann
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Sammi Kitchen, 137 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan
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Tickets: $180 w/drink
Time: 11pm
Visuals: VJ Forivermann, Sembei VJ
Utah Jazz Biography:
Luke Wilson, AKA Utah Jazz, is one of the original liquid funksters. He got into Drum & Bass whilst still at school, inspired by LTJ Bukem & Alex Reece and his DJ career soon blossomed – randomly adopting the name 'Utah Jazz' from the US Basketball team to showcase his preference for the mid 90s 'Jazz-Jungle' sound.
A trail of amazing 12's followed on Good Looking, Hospital & his own Fallen Angels imprint, but for his debut album Utah Jazz has chosen Liquid V, an offshoot of Bryan Gee's seminal V Recordings, the first home of Roni Size & DJ Marky.
This album might have taken over ten years before surfacing, but it is well worth the wait. Over 12 tracks & a few lovingly crafted interludes, Utah Jazz shows with brilliance why Drum & Bass and funk are such a match made in heaven.
The soulful and uplifting 'Feeling Inside' sets the tone, & the 12" sampler 'Back In Time', currently making waves at 1-Xtra & Kiss, leaves no doubt this LP is the soundtrack to a summer party. With the help of some well chosen samples and a great sense of lush textures, Utah Jazz has created beautiful, varied music packed with awesome energy.
Check the James Bond-esque vibe of 'Mesmerize', the vintage Drum & Bass tones of 'The Message', the sleazy funk of 'Funkless life', the Reggae-inspired 'Riddim Track', the infectious closing 'Acoustic Jam' & you will want to start all over again.
Utah Jazz Press Quotes:
... "The most eagerly-anticipated debut album in years... Utah Jazz has got a rhythm, soul & vision all his own and the entire drum & bass world will soon be stepping to his beat..." Knowledge Magazine
... "If the drum & bass scene's upper reaches have a reputation for maintaining their rigid hierarchy with all the ruthless efficiency of a Stalinist accounting firm, then Utah Jazz is most certainly the kid who cracked the code..." iDJ
..."After 10 years of producing, 'It's A Jazz Thing' is well worth the wait, showcasing Wilson's knack of excavating big riffs and hooks from 70's soul and funk, and melding them together in an uplifting dance floor soup. 4 out of 5..." Mixmag
..." An original and unique listening experience. If you don't know about Utah Jazz yet, what exactly is your excuse?!..." (ATM Mag)
..."Lovers of the soulful, funky side of Drum & Bass have a new champion and that's Utah Jazz..." DJ Mag
..."This London native has emerged as one of Drum and Bass' most promising superstar DJs..." Juice Mag, Asia)
..."It's producers like Utah Jazz who inspired me to set up Liquid V, simple as that..." (Bryan G – V Recordings / Movement)
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