{"title":"The Souljazz Orchestra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Souljazz Orchestra is a Canadian Afro-Jazz-Funk band hailing from Ottawa, Ontario. Formed in 2002, they have been captivating audiences with their unique blend of musical genres ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith influences ranging from *Karl Hector \u0026amp; The Malcouns* to *The Poets Of Rhythm*, the band has carved out their own distinct sound that sets them apart from other performers in the industry. Their music seamlessly combines elements of jazz, funk, and soul with an Afrobeat twist, creating a vibrant and infectious energy that keeps fans coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their electrifying live performances, The Souljazz Orchestra has built a strong reputation as one of Canada's most exciting and dynamic acts. Their powerful stage presence and tight musicianship make every show an unforgettable experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chaos-theories","title":"Chaos Theories","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Souljazz Orchestra return with a brand new studio album for our troubled times, \u003ci\u003eChaos Theories\u003c\/i\u003e, released on Strut. Always known for their uncompromising social and political messages, the Canadian collective hit harder than ever on 9 new tracks, outing the hypocrisy of modern day politics, police brutality and the everyday struggle of the working man. Led by chief songwriter and arranger Pierre Chrètien, the band continue to evolve their sound, drawing on a broad palette from their trademark Latin, Afro and Caribbean styles to some of the UK’s political sounds of the early ‘80s, the era of The Clash, The Police, 2-Tone and frontline reggae. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album takes the listener from carefully targeted sonic missiles to more reflective thought-provoking moments. \u003ci\u003ePolice The Police \u003c\/i\u003estarts the offensive: “I wrote this after my neighbour was beaten to death by Ottawa police during an arrest,” explains Chrétien. “The authorities downplayed the incident and the officers were working the next day like nothing had happened.” \u003ci\u003eHouse Of Cards\u003c\/i\u003e takes a thinly veiled swipe at the current US administration on an infectious disco groove: “lies within lies within lies… like so many Russian dolls”;\u003ci\u003e Boat Rockers\u003c\/i\u003e challenges us all to look beyond accepted norms and \u003ci\u003eGeneral Strike\u003c\/i\u003e documents the frustrations of the working class as the pay gap gets increasingly wider; \u003ci\u003eSlumlord\u003c\/i\u003e shines the spotlight on dodgy landlords while the brilliant closer \u003ci\u003eWell Runs Dry\u003c\/i\u003e laments modern day living, with its confused pace and mundane obsessions, remembering simpler days gone by.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strut","offers":[{"title":"Blue | LP","offer_id":50486717120843,"sku":"1069686","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50486718005579,"sku":"1069685","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ce579dbf-7e9a-47f8-9fc7-25be1b014fb7_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727614347"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_c5322c16_thumbnail_4096_112574d9-97aa-4ebc-880e-ec85a486cb68.jpg?v=1727614317","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/the-souljazz-orchestra.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}