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Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts - “Le crew Normand” EP [Karat] (buy) 
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Le Crew Normand is everything & more you would expect from Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts. With a history of being in a funk band, playing percussion, studying Latin & dabbling in classical percussion this Montrealer is one all round talented guy. Oh & let’s not forget spending time in Senegal touring with a jazz ensemble! Is there anything this man hasn’t done? He uses all these elements (And more) in his music combining them perfectly to create a unique party jazz feel, that spins off in so many different directions it’s hard to keep up. I’m sure you will agree that it’s quite an alias is “Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts” & not something you forget easily alot  like his music.

Le Crew Normand Popped up in the French Karat label, who are on a bit of a good run at the moment. It seems like it was only a hot minute since they released the quality ”Les Cerveaux Lents” EP, now there back on it with Le Crew Normande, & they’re showing absolutely no signs of slowing down.

Kicking off the party is “The Flying Dutchman” which comes at you with live jazzy percussion and a whole range of other instruments thrown into the mix, It’s what funky house should sound like. He brings in tribal drums some live horns and a cool groovy melody, all of which he combines with some sweet vocals. And there you have it it’s like your own personal party coming live and direct with the click of a mouse.

Next up is “Da Drum” where he continues in fine form going all out on jazzy riffs, cool inviting melodies & all over great vibe. This is where the party really gets into it’s full swing, with great tribal drums, deep bass & some sound work from the brass family.

He finishes off in style with “Godamn Whole Shebang” which is more stripped back and a calmer, focusing it’s attention around drums & some skewed vocals, which he builds around by adding more layers as the track progresses. As with most of his music your never quite sure what’s coming next which makes it a very pleasant listening experience.

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