Exploration

Description

Italian legends Calibro 35 continue their journey into the world of cinematic jazz-funk with their new album Exploration. Exploration marks their return to the independent label Record Kicks after their last album Nouvelle Aventures released on Universal Music in 2023. The band picks up where they left off with their latest EP, Jazzploitation, released on Record Kicks last October. Exploration is a deep dive into the world of cinematic jazz-funk, featuring both the band's reinterpretations of timeless classics such as Roy Ayers' "Coffy" or Bob James' "Nautilus" and original compositions by the band such as the lead single "Reptile Strut" and the jazz-funk stormer "The Twang." An exploration and a new journey for the Milanese combo that pays homage to artists such as Lalo Schifrin ("Mission Impossible"), Italian maestro Piero Umiliani ("Discomania" and "Gassman Blues") and Herbie Hancock ("Chameleon"). Active since 2007, throughout their long career, they have been sampled by Dr. Dre on Compton, Jay-Z, The Child of Lov & Damon Albarn and Demigodz.