Loaded Album Reviews The Bongolian

Published on 1st March 2002 (UK)

Media title : Loaded

SOUNDS LIKE:Tito Puente’s funk-child. Nasser Bousida, leader of modernist Berkshire groovers Big Boss Man, steps out on his own for a set of (mainly) instrumentals which shows off his keyboard and percussion skills. Blendingthe Latin soul of Ray Barretto and Mongo Santamaria with hard grooves d to lames Brown and the organ chops of Brother Jack McDuff, he adds whimsical songtitles for good measure. A backward-looking, forward-thinking effort, and one of the best British funk releases in years. Pay attention, Jay Kay. BETTERTHAN: OST, Big Boss Man CC