Saxophonist Karl Denson became known for his work for Lenny Kravitz on the album Let Love Rule. After touring with him for a few years, Karl Denson waved goodbye to rock & roll and helped initiate the Greyboy Allstars, who became famous for their acid jazz grooves. Today he leads a new band Karl Denson's Tiny Universe (KDTU), influenced by James Brown, Maceo Parker and Parliament-Funkadelic. He
… has been active as a band leader for years and Dance Lesson # 2 is his sixth CD and also his debut for Blue Note. It is Karl's intention, like groups like Medeski Martin & Wood, Charlie Hunter and Soulive, to help shape groove jazz. Dance Lesson # 2 is therefore a collection of funky, soul-driven and lyrical songs, embellished with interesting instrumental excursions, including several elaborate tenor saxophone solos by Karl himself. The album has a strong line-up with bassist Chris Wood (from Medeski Martin & Wood), guitarists Melvin Sparks and Charlie Hunter, keyboard players Leon Spencer Jr and Ron Levy, turntable player DJ Logic, drummer Zak Najor and percussionist EJ Rodriguez. (RM) _more
