Next month sees the release of Emanative’s ‘Lions of Judah’ on Brownswood Recordings; a charity single from which all proceeds will go to the Steve Reid Foundation.
Renowned Jazz drummer Steve Reid-erstwhile collaborator of the likes of Miles Davis and Quincy Jones- was also a personal friend of Gilles Peterson. Thanks to the cash first/care later American health care system, Reid was unable to afford vital treatment in his fight against cancer. He passed away in Spring 2010. Peterson set up a foundation in his friend’s name to help musicians to get the assistance they need in times of hardship.
Despite the sad circumstances surrounding Steve’s death, Peterson clearly wished to celebrate his friend's life in his choice to release a cover of ‘Lions of Judah’. It is a triumphant helping of psychedelic funk. Originally written by trumpeter and Reid's former band mate, Ahmed Abdullah, Emanative's interpretation is ablaze with vibrant horn solos, a criminally catchy refrain and blithe ostinatos enthusiastically hammered out on the organ. In that regards it doesn't stray too far away from the original except this version has a more focused energy. Four-Tet’s Re-edit keeps in step with the A-side, adding just a whisper of a four-to-the-floor house flavour.
It’s for a good cause so get pre-ordering here.
Visit the Brownswood Recordings site for more information on the exclusive launch of Emanative's 'Lions of Judah' on 14 December 2011.
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