Nick Pride At Juno Download

Review: Huge funk and old-school rhythm and blues from this exciting 8-piece British band led by guitarist and vocalist Nick Pride. Very much in the vein of the James Taylor Quartet and other fellow acid jazzers, the band whizz through originals such as previous single "Come And Get It" and vocal cuts like the Dap Kings-alike "Lay It On The Line" (featuring Zoe Gilby laying down some huge and commanding vocals). They also show off their dexterous skills on the incredible "Midnight Feast of Jazz", which manages to evoke Cannonball Adderley and Kenny Burrell whilst still maintaining the bands' rock 'n' roll sound.

Review: Having drawn favourable comparisons with acid jazz era fusionists the James Taylor Quartet and funk revivalists the Daptones, British eight-piece funk/jazz combo Nick Pride & The Pimptones stand on the brink of wider acclaim. They just need a little push to get them to the top, and this energetic, floor-friendly remix album should help. With scorching, breakbeat-laden funk versions from TM Juke, Diesler and Smoove, a smattering of Latin flava (see Daytoner's snappy rework of "Hug Lorenzo"), some nu-jazz doodles and even a spiffing D&B rinse-out (Fab Samperi's version of "Brighter Day"), there's plenty for horn-loving DJs to enjoy.

Review: Jazz/soul/funk band Nick Pride & The Pimptones have a great rep as both a live band and as writers of effortlessly catchy nu-soul tunes. Teaming up with singer Zoe Gilby for this latest single, the Newcastle band evoke bossa nova with the rhythms whilst keeping the instrumentation strictly bluesy and funky. With Gilby able to vocalise perfectly along with the rich guitar solos, the lovelorn theme of the song is given a punchy and jazzy feel thanks to some rasping brass accompaniment.