Deciphering The Message CD

Drummer, producer & beat scientistMakaya McCravendigs into the Blue Note vaults with this new remix project that puts a modern bounce on jazz classics byArt Blakey,Horace Silver,Hank Mobley,Kenny Burrell,Kenny Dorham& more. McCravens mastery of the loop is akin to hip-hops most celebrated beatmakers like J Dilla & Madlib, both of whom have also remixed Blue Note classics, but McCravens unique approach also incorporates newly recorded elements including his own drums,Joel Ross vibraphone,Jeff Parkers guitar,Marquis Hills trumpet & more.

Tracklisting:

1. A Slice Of The Top (AKA “Sliced Off The Top)
2. Sunset (AKA “Son Set”)
3. When Your Lover Has Gone (AKA “When You’ve Left Your Lover”)
4. Ecaroh (AKA “Revlis”)
5. Tranquillity (AKA “Corner Of The World”)
6. Wail Bait (AKA “Wait Bail”)
7. Coppin’ The Haven (AKA “At The Haven Coppin”)
8. Frank’s Tune (AKA “De’Jeff’s Tune)
9. Autumn In New York (AKA “Spring In Chicago”)
10. Monaco (AKA “Monte Negro”)
11. Mr.Jin (AKA “Mr. Gin”)
12. C.F.D. (AKA “D.F.C.”)
13. Black Rhythm Happening