The Detroit Experiment

The Detroit Experiment

The Detroit Experiment

ASIN: B000089CP8

Editorial Reviews
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In this talent-packed project, a varied cast of Detroit players were thrown into a studio for a few days to see what would happen. Produced by techno pioneer Carl Craig, the lineup includes jazz heavies (reedist Bennie Maupin, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, pianist Geri Allen, and violin sensation Regina Carter), Motown session players (guitarist Percy Hughes and drummer Ron Otis), and various hip-hop and electronic people. The result is a tidy musical package crammed with rich ambient textures, percolating rhythms (stellar percussionist Francisco Mora sees to that), and strong grooves that still leave enough room for the jazz folk to solo comfortably. Ranging from the smooth-jazz-like "Revelation" to the interstellar bop of "Space Odyssey" to the outright hip-hop of "The Way We Make Music" to a surreal reading of Stevie Wonder's "Too High," the 14 tracks here have a little something for everyone, without sacrificing quality. Rarely has this new electro-jazz-hip-hop hybrid had such soul, but what else would you expect from Detroit? --Tad Hendrickson

From URB Magazine
Bound to have been maligned by jazz and techno purists alike, (had techno existed 30 years ago) the second in Rope-a-Dope's Experiments series shows how far we've come since Miles Davis was accused of "defiling jazz" upon plugging in. Like the inaugural Philadelphia Experiment, overseen by The Root's ?uestlove and keyboardist Uri Caine, The Detroit Experiment finds techno icon Carl Craig playing producer to his somewhat legendary Detroit precursors (among them Bennie Maupin, Marcus Belgrave and Allan Barnes) and gaining some back from Jay Dee timekeeper Karriem Riggins.

Good, you inquire? Quite, actually. "Think Twice" sounds like Morgan Geist, De La-era Prince Paul and Lee Morgan hammin' it up. "Interlude" borrows the rhythm from Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover," while "Revelation" satisfies Craig's Latin inclination. They could have shelved "There Is A G-D" and "Baby Needs New Shoes," which veer dangerously close to lite-jazz cheese-puffery. All told, though, a worthwhile experiment indeed.

Alexis Georgopoulos

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The Detroit Experiment
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Jazz fans will get bored
  • I missed it
  • I like this one - a lot
  • Banger!!!
  • It was good, not great, just good
 The Detroit Experiment
The Detroit Experiment
Manufacturer: Rope a Dope
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000089CP8
Release Date: 2003-03-18

Tracks:

  1. Think Twice
  2. Space Odyssey
  3. Midnight At The 20 Grand
  4. Too High
  5. Revelation (Instrumental)
  6. Interlude
  7. Church
  8. There Is A G-D
  9. Baby Needs New Shoes
  10. Space Break
  11. The Way We Make Music
  12. Unknown
  13. Bonus Track 1
  14. Bonus Track 2

Amazon.com

In this talent-packed project, a varied cast of Detroit players were thrown into a studio for a few days to see what would happen. Produced by techno pioneer Carl Craig, the lineup includes jazz heavies (reedist Bennie Maupin, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, pianist Geri Allen, and violin sensation Regina Carter), Motown session players (guitarist Percy Hughes and drummer Ron Otis), and various hip-hop and electronic people. The result is a tidy musical package crammed with rich ambient textures, percolating rhythms (stellar percussionist Francisco Mora sees to that), and strong grooves that still leave enough room for the jazz folk to solo comfortably. Ranging from the smooth-jazz-like "Revelation" to the interstellar bop of "Space Odyssey" to the outright hip-hop of "The Way We Make Music" to a surreal reading of Stevie Wonder's "Too High," the 14 tracks here have a little something for everyone, without sacrificing quality. Rarely has this new electro-jazz-hip-hop hybrid had such soul, but what else would you expect from Detroit? --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Jazz fans will get bored.......2007-01-09

If you don't like repetitive DJ material (or Medeski for that matter), you probably won't appreciate this effort. The musicianship is superb, but serious jazz fans might appreciate the Philadelphia Experiment more (Uri Caine, ?uest Love). I would like to hear the original cuts from this album before it was handed over to Carl Craig.

5 out of 5 stars I missed it.......2004-01-27

I saw this CD in the store and I kept looking at it. I had previously purchased the Philadelphia Experiment CD and I loved it. I do not know what made me put this CD back. Now after hearing for the first time I think Detroit is definitely on the map with this one. Regina Carter is just smooth. This is just a smooth jazzy groovy album. I love it. If you like jazz, be bop, hip hop then this is it. You just got to have this one.

5 out of 5 stars I like this one - a lot.......2003-09-05

I like surprises. I like things that zig and zag in unexpected but pleasant ways. I'm not a purist. I think that mixing contrasting elements lends interest and excitement.

I'm not a big jazz fan, but I'm finding that if you give jazz a good groove, I like it.

All this is background for my opinion that this is an outstanding collection. Each piece stands on it's own, contrasts nicely with the other entries without any (to me) jarring discordancies, and internally, nicely contrasts the sophistication of jazz compositional elements with more contemporary rhythmic and production influences in varying degrees; some tracks the jazz influence predominates, on others the hip-hop or techno influences come to the fore.

I agree with another reviewer that the Amp Fiddler track sounds like "Stevie Wonder on a ... drug trip", but to be honest, it's the kind of zig or zag that I think makes this CD very entertaining and enjoyable.

5 out of 5 stars Banger!!!.......2003-06-24

D-town has done it this time. I smooth mix of jazz and hip-hop. You need this one for your collection.

4 out of 5 stars It was good, not great, just good.......2003-05-24

My only problem with this record is that it is just not close to being as good as the original "Experiment" in Philadelphia. On this record it is clear that those who should have had the most influence with the record did not. The all to present techo in the record in my mind brings the entire cd down. This album easily could have been as good or better than the original, given the talent present, however in my mind it falls sadly short.
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    Manufacturer: Lilith
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    Binding: Audio CD

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      The Detroit Experiment
      Manufacturer: Ropadope/Koch
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000A2921G
      Release Date: 2003-03-18

      Tracks:

      1. Space Odyssey
      2. Think Twice
      3. Revelation
      4. Baby Needs New Shoes
      5. There Is a God - Geri Allen, Regina Carter
      6. Church
      7. Enterluud
      8. Vernors
      9. Too High - Amp Fiddler
      10. Highest
      11. Midnight at the Twenty Grand
      12. Taste of Tribe
      13. Way We Make Music - Athletic Mic League,
      14. Revelation Reprise
      The Detroit Experiment
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Wow
      		 The Detroit Experiment
      The Detroit Experiment
      Manufacturer: Ropeadope
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      HouseHouse | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000087D7Y
      Release Date: 2003-03-24

      Tracks:

      1. Space Odyssey
      2. Think Twice
      3. Revelation
      4. Baby Needs New Shoes
      5. There Is a God - Geri Allen, Regina Carter
      6. Church
      7. Enterluud
      8. Vernors
      9. Too High - Amp Fiddler
      10. Highest
      11. Midnight at the Twenty Grand
      12. Taste of Tribe
      13. Way We Make Music - Athletic Mic League,
      14. Revelation Reprise

      Album Details

      The Roots of the Detroit Sound were Brought Back to the Future by DJ/PRODUCER Carl Craig, Philadelphia Experiment Producer Aaron Luis Levinson, and Hip Hop Producer Karriem Riggins, who Together Recorded the Band Over a Period of Five Days at the Legendary White Room Studio in Downtown Detroit. The Result Are Spellbinding, Mind-blowing, and a True Testament to the Musical Legacy of Detroit.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Wow.......2005-01-27

      Who knew the city of Detroit could have something good in it! This is the best merge of electric and jazz musics I have ever heard. This is a must have for anyone who loves jazz.

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      9. Vertical Vision [Enhanced]
      10. Vince & Bola (And Friends)/Live at El Matador [Live]

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