But it’s when Cameron’s crew tackles “Monk’s Mood” that things really take off. A vast, soulful track, Burns’ beautiful keyboard work is inviting and the simple backdrop of Cameron’s percussion and Harper’s bass never overreach.
There are two original songs on the record, too. Ryan Burns has penned “Jetskiing on Priest Lake” and Cameron contributes with “Rhodes Jam,” an impressive track with heavy keyboard and guitar accents.
Elements of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine are mined as Harrybu McCage takes on Funkadelic’s 1974 track “Alice In My Fantasies.” A storming, blistering inferno of a track, this is how the jazz trio unwinds after tightening things up for the previous nine songs. It’s a hell of a way to end a very compelling and interesting album.
With elements of rock and traditional jazz, Harrybu McCage has constructed a technically-sound and audibly-pleasing debut record. It is arguably the most appealing of Cameron’s many side projects and the musical quality is first-rate.
The album is currently available at independent music stores and through Pearl Jam’s Ten Club at www.pearljam.com.
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