Emotional Intelligence / It's Up To Me
Chaos In The CBD rarely miss, but this EP, now back in circulation after 5 years, remains one of their most special collaborations. The A‑side, “Emotional Intelligence,”*finds the duo linking up with fellow Kiwi jazz icon Nathan Haines and South London keys wizard Dave Koor (aka Modified Man). Flip to the B‑side and the mood shifts into a slow‑burn dancefloor glow with “It’s Up To Me,” presented in both vocal and instrumental versions. This time the guests are K. LaDawn, Joe Armon‑Jones and the Lee Pearson Jnr Collective. The result is two deliciously deep, melodic glides ready to spin. - Flying Out
On this rare outing on Neroli, Chaos In The CBD has been joined by a wealth of friends and like-minded musicians. They first join forces with saxophonist and fellow kiwi jazz legend Nathan Haines and talented South London keys player Dave Koor aka Modified Man on A-side "Emotional Intelligence", a deliciously deep, positive and melodious affair rich in jaunty Clavinet riffs, simmering strings, smile-inducing chords and groovy, bongo-laden drums. On side B they offer up vocal and instrumental versions of "It's Up To Me". K. LaDawn, Joe Armon-Jones and Lee Pearson Jnr Collective are the guests this time round, and their contributions - hazy, soulful vocals, mazy electric piano solos, jaunty jazz-house drums and so on - help make the track a sensual, slow-burn dancefloor delight. Almost all Chaos In The CBD EPs are worth checking, but this one is extra-special.
Tracklist
- Chaos in the CBD Feat. Nathan Haines & Dave Koor - Emotional Intelligence 06:20
- Chaos in the CBD & Lee Pearson Jnr Collective Feat. K Ladawn & Joe Armon Jones - It’s up to Me (Vocal) 05:08
- Chaos in the CBD & Lee Pearson Jnr Collective Feat. K Ladawn & Joe Armon Jones - It’s up to Me (Instrumental)