Ms. Popular

1/18/2008
Mindy Munizaga

A five piece ensemble of jazz musicians with the heart and soul of a funk band, Modern Groove Syndicate is a genre-bridging band that will get your feet tapping -? whether you listen to contemporary jazz or not. There seems to be a natural chemistry to the players that can be heard even by the untrained ear. There's a lot to be said for a band that can play so well together and equally value the contributions of individual musician's improvisation. For all their innovations, the Modern Groove Syndicate also knows the value of simplicity in music, which makes this album especially listenable. The band has raked up awards, entering in 45th place in 2002's Grammies for best pop instrumental for "Fryin' Eggs and Bacon," and "Ms. Popular" just may be the bands' most promising album yet. Stand out tracks: "El Guapo" and "Bunky Flues."

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