Jackson Conti - "Sunjinho"

Jackson Conti - Nao Tem Nada Nao (Mochilla/Kindred Spirits 2008)

Jackson Conti - Sunjinho / Mochilla/Kindred Spirits

Though I've been listening to this record on and off for a few days now, I don't have too much to add beyond what Michael has already said over at Dusted, so if you want a detailed description of the history behind the bossa nova grooves and Conti-driven polyrhythms that dominate this album, head there - but let me add my own unsolicited opinion on this one: When I listen to the tropical sounds and the lighthearted buoyancy of tracks like "Berumba" or the 70s gameshow key interlude that is "Waiting on the Corner," I just think to myself: "Damn, so this is Madlib's muzak."

But in a way, it's also another interesting footnote in Jackson's deep discography. Instead of just outright making a bad album, he made a good bad album. Like, instead of lowballing with a halfhearted Yesterdays New Quintet release that might've disappointed more petulant followers of his work, Otis basically went and made Beat Konducta in the Hotel Lobby. Doesn't sound so bland that way. And you know what? If this is what they wind up playing in the elevators of The Spire in four years, I won't complain... Probably because I won't be paying attention.