Album Review: Future Shock from Michael Whalen
Album: Future Shock Artist: Michael Whalen Label: Spout/MWM Website: https://www.michaelwhalen.com Jazz fusion meets progressive rock and electronica on Michael Whalen's new release Future Shock . Comprised of all original compositions arranged and written by Whalen, the recording sizzles, sambas, and plumes, continuously delighting listeners. The Latin facets in Bob Magnuson's flute and shehnai coruscate gracefully across "La Hermosa Noche" while laced in Whalen's spangled synth effects, filament by a samba rhythm played by bassist Tony Levin and drummer Simon Phillips. The toasty warm atmosphere continues with Magnuson's silky saxophone twirls cruising along "Lights of Home," projecting a vibe reminiscent of Kenny G's sensual furls, as Whalen's glittering synths swaddle the melody in beads of starlight. Displaying a flare for creating romantic moods, Whalen's arrangement for "Morning Song" shines with a love story luste...