Ray Anthony The trombone has become a major funk player in contemporary jazz over the years, Stepping up and taking the lead on some of the most masterful projects to hit the music scene. Happening now on the scene are Ray Anthony and his band Powerslyde. With their new release U GOT DIS ! There’s that special unnamed “something” that’s inherent in the magic spell that music can possess that speaks to the very certainty of success with the smooth jazz masses. Massaging this style and sound allowing it to seep into the consciousness and soul of jazzers everywhere. This is quality and skill neatly wrapped in a supercool package. “In the pocket” doesn’t even begin to describe the magnetism of the band when playing live. Hitting hard and often with tunes that are simply irresistible and colorful. This is a very well-rounded project in every area from production to composition to the playing of instruments (especially, of course, the trombone), and the overall concept. Hear It , See It , Live It
