The Budos Band II Charles Mingus veteran improvisational experimentalist Jeff Henderson

veteran improvisational experimentalist Jeff Henderson (saxophone on ‘Delphiniums In Harmony / Two Worlds Away’) and a special guest appearance from New Zealand six-string expressionist Roy Montgomery on ‘Ruinous Splendour’

The National's Alligator contains primal energy and poetic lyrics that touch on materialism

Of all the tracks on Early Times it stands out the most and that’s the only gripe one may have with the album

Not only does it feature Coltrane and his soaring sax working through "Blue Train

Bonnie Mercer

The Budos Band II Charles Mingus veteran improvisational experimentalist Jeff HendersonBrooklyn based collective fuses Afro beat rhythms with '70s soul jazz, creating a sound that's a cross between the Sugarman 3 and Antibalas. With horns and horn charts dominating the lively, live recorded tracks, this Afro soul style is a dangerous and infectious blend. The Budos Band's concise songs, featuring titles like "King Cobra" and "Ride or Die," showcase a strong R&B influence and a collaborative spirit. Their swirling sound could easily be a