Trombonist/flautist Ernie Hawks of the Finnish collective The Soul Investigators drops his debut album in the form of ‘Scorpio Man’ and you can hear the trademark Timmion production shining through on this superb 8 track instrumental jazz laced funk set. Fans of the likes of Cymande and S.O.U.L will love this – breathy flute lines float over the ponderous beat of ‘Still Trippin’, the bittersweet ‘Scorpio Man’ sounds like a long lost Blaxploitation theme while the sweet-with-a-beat ‘Street Of Tears’ brings to mind the lilting style of the Truth & Soul stable. ‘Windy City City Blues’ is an uptempo, groove laced ode to Chi-town while ‘Cold Turkey Time’ blends eastern flavours with that cavernous Timmion sound. ‘Journey To Bottom’ is another fine mid tempo that builds and draws you in. Really good album – recommended.
Track listings:
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01 The Scorpio Walk by Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators
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02 Still Trippin’ by Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators
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03 Bag Full Of Miracles by Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators
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04 Street Of Tears by Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators
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05 Windy City Blues by Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators
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06 Scorpio Man Theme by Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators
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07 Cold Turkey Time by Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators
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08 Journey To The Bottom by Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators
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