Jive Ass Sleepers - Funk Factor (2011)

Jive Ass Sleepers is the music of Stuart Moore, a keyboard player/composer/producer based in Sacramento, CA. He developed a love of funk, jazz and dance music during the 90s upon hearing Jamiroquai's debut album 'Emergency On Planet Earth.' This led him to explore the roots of this style of music, discovering along the way - Herbie Hancock, Jeff Lorber, Roy Ayers, The Crusaders, Average White Band and many others.

Growing up in the UK he also had an interest in many forms of dance music, especially House, where he became influenced by Basement Jaxx, Masters at Work and Daft Punk. Stuart started writing music in the late 90s and quickly developed his own funky, laidback sound. 'Gettin Down To Business' is an album that draws from all of his influences fusing 70s jazz funk with modern drum programming and a twist of Latin on the side.

Jazz Funk lovers rejoice, album is packed full of more laid back funk grooves and soulful jazzy moods. Blending a retro seventies vibe with a modern twist, infectious melodies on guitar, horns and keyboards are served over toe tapping rhythm sections. Tight production with a gritty edge this is the perfect album for all Acid Jazz fans who dig music from artists such as The Crusaders, Brand New Heavies, Ronny Jordan, George Benson and Jeff Lorber to name a few.

Tracklist:

01. Funk Factor (4:53)
02. Bump Funk (5:43)
03. Remember In Rio (7:35)
04. Once In A Lifetime (5:18)
05. Joyful Girl (4:44)
06. Lowdown (5:00)
07. Electro Jazz (3:56)
08. Quietly Yearning (1:43)
09. Into You (5:11)
10. Gimme Strength (5:24)
11. Life In The Slow Lane (3:48)
12. California Groovin (4:32)