MAKAYA MCCRAVEN Deciphering The Message CD

Drummer, producer & beat scientist Makaya McCraven digs into the Blue Note vaults with this new remix project that puts a modern bounce on jazz classics by Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Kenny Burrell, Kenny Dorham & more. McCraven’s mastery of the loop is akin to hip-hop’s most celebrated beatmakers like J Dilla & Madlib, both of whom have also remixed Blue Note classics, but McCraven’s unique approach also incorporates newly recorded elements including his own drums, Joel Ross’ vibraphone, Jeff Parker’s guitar, Marquis Hill’s trumpet & more.

1. A Slice Of The Top
2. Sunset
3. When Your Lover Has Gone
4. Ecaroh
5. Tranquility
6. Wail Bait
7. Coppin’ The Haven
8. Frank’s Tune
9. Autumn In New York
10. Monaco
11. Mr. Jin
12. C.F.D.
13. Black Rhythm Happening