ALBUM OF THE MONTH
TORSTEN GOODS SOUL SEARCHING (Erminal T/Membran) 9/10
German guitarist-singer, Torsten Goods really delivers on this groovy jazz-pop album - think Quincy Jones working with George Benson on Give Me The Night. The 14 tracks revel in melodies and tasty solos, often with scat unison singing too. Opener, Ain’t Gotta Do It will get feet tapping as the band fuels the groove while Torsten sings great and plays with authority. Upping the vibe a notch or two, Spinning Round has orchestral strings, gospel V chords, funky bass and wah guitar with a jubilant chorus. The smoocher, Who’s Right Who’s Wrong drips