Back To The Basics, by Katvanger

Back To The Basics

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Aldora Britain Records is immensely proud and excited to welcome back Dutch-based roots trio Katvanger. Here is their brand new single, the swinging and bluesy jazz offering of 'Back to The Basics'.

Jim Wake, Katvanger: "This one draws inspiration from philandering British politicians and their fear-mongering American counterparts... not to mention countless other corrupt and unprincipled world leaders of the recent, and not-so-recent, past. The double-dealing Wall Street financiers, jargon-spouting middle managers, white-collar charlatans, and self-righteous hypocrites from all fields of human endeavour. Needless to say, it is a slightly raunchy love song!"

Musically, 'Back to The Basics' is an upfront jazz-inflected tune. Katvanger do what they do best, offering up a distinctive combination of dubious blues and twisted roots. This magical concoction perfectly underpins the raspy, gritty and earthy vocal of lead singer Jim Wake. There is, of course, a sprinkling of gypsy jazz guitar, brilliantly-timed harmonica outbursts, a shuffling rhythm, and even some old-fashioned doo-wop backing vocals. Like a chance encounter between Ry Cooder, Tom Waits, Django Reinhardt and Flo and Eddie.

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released January 23, 2022

Music and lyrics by Jim Wake.
Recorded and mixed by Jim Wake and Jan Vereçki.

Jim Wake: lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, percussion.
Jan Vereçki: lead guitars, backing vocals.
Ruud Fransen: bass, backing vocals.
Mauk van der Woude: trumpets,

Released by Tom Hilton on Aldora Britain Records (ABR-285).

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