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EDITORIAL REVIEW >>
This slammin' two-CD compilation collects works from the fabulous acid jazz compilations Home Cookin', Mo Cookin', Still Cookin', What's Cookin', and Is That Jazz?. Galactic, Greyboy, DJ Swingset, Sharpshooters and others contribute midlength jams that are a mix of soulful melodies, deep funk grooves, hip-hop beats, and rump-shaking dance music. While jazz has been influential in certain drum & bass circles since the late-'90s, these early-'90s neofusion hybrids serve as logical precursors and illuminate how well the artists on the set also serve the jam-band fans who've crossed over to improvised jazz largely on the strengths of funkateers like Medeski Martin & Wood and others. Even so, the tracks here sound incredibly fresh and fun, mixing live instruments and DJs for a party where everyone is playing spiritedly. At home on the dance floor or in the cocktail lounge, The Best of Cookin' is a fine reminder of the potency of acid jazz and a great introduction for electronic music fans who are interested in seeing a crucial early bridge between the jazz and DJ culture. --Tad Hendrickson
 |  | 'Bebop Props (tbc)' Ping Pong f. Kelly Huff |
| | 'Black Eyed Pea (tbc)' Galactic |
| | 'Bolsa De Perrito (tbc)' Mock Quintet f. Danny Cao |
| | 'Children (2) (tbc)' Skyjuice |
| | 'Goin' Downhill (tbc)' Ping Pong f. Kelly Huff |
| | 'Grey's Groove (tbc)' Greyboy |
| | 'Hip Hop Culture (2) (tbc)' 10 Bass T |
| | 'Jungle Strut (tbc)' The Greyboy Allstars |
| | 'Mantra (2) (tbc)' Vibes Alive |
| | 'Monkey Wrench (2) (tbc)' Sweet Potato |
| | 'Outerspace (tbc)' Slide 5 |
| | 'Panacea (alt ver) (tbc)' Greyboy |
| | 'Peace On The Streets (2)' DJ Swingsett |
| | 'Pork Pie Stride (tbc)' Sharpshooter |
| | 'SFO (tbc)' Jacko Peake |
| | 'Solar Funk (tbc)' Spirit Level |
| | 'Sole Food (tbc)' New Legends |
| | 'Streamline (tbc)' Slide Five f. Streamline |
| | 'Suzanne's Jam (2) (tbc)' The Rhythm Section |
| | 'Tachyon (tbc)' The Rhythm Section |
| | 'The Spoken Word rmx (tbc)' Vibes Alive |
| | 'Unwind Your Mind (2) (tbc)' Greyboy f. Karl Denson |
| | 'Unwind Your Mind...' Greyboy |
| | 'Waiting For The Sun (tbc)' The Rhythm Section |
| | 'Wet Willie (2) (tbc)' Sweet Potato |
LISTENER REVIEWS >>
Oh my that's funky.
Within you will find strong, groovy, interesting rump-grinders from a variety of funkateers. There are no mind-blowers here, strictly considering technique. BUT! If you are looking to chill and let yo' mind wander this'll do the trick. I enjoy this one very much.
Simply the best new jazz fusion out there
Fun and head boppin - great up beat songs to groove to
Strong mix of jams!
This 2 CD set starts off strong and smooth. I really love the 1st CD, but the 2nd is a bit more laid back. This is real Jazz and I highly recommend this album.
