Compro Oro -Â Suburban Exotica - psychedelic world jazz from Belgium, another winner from Sdban Records
Compro Oro; a psychedelic underground road trip to Africa, the Middle East and the Americas via Belgium. On the bandâs new album âSuburban Exoticaâ the spirit of Cal Tjader, Mulatu Astatke or Marc Ribot is never far away. One of the leading bands in the ever-expanding new wave of Belgian jazz, Compro Oro's wayward and psychedelic approach to a broad range of sounds has gained them a devoted fan base since the bandâs formation in 2014.
Produced by Gent-based multi-instrumentalist Dijf Sanders, âSuburban Exoticaâ digs deep into several ethnic music traditions, leaving the listener enthralled in dark grooves and rabid psychedelica. From the danceable beats and colourful sounds of âMiami New Waveâ, the exotic rhythms and textures of â10 Dollar Jeans Jacketâ, and the curious vibraphone infusions and wild guitar riffs of âRastapopoulosâ, to the heady, bass-laden mover and shaker âLalibelaâ and traditional latin and cuban rhythms of âDark Crystalâ, Compro Oro offer wild, profound and uncanny flavours that explore the best of afro-cuban music and jazz tinged psychedelia.
âSuburban Exoticaâ features drummer, keyboardist and percussionist Joachim Cooder, son of guitar legend Ry Cooder who played on both the landmark Buena Vista Social Club albums and the Manuel Galban spin-off, Mambo Sinuendo. He adds percussion and his effects-laden electric mbira to three tracks on the album; âMiami New Waveâ, âRastapopoulosâ and âDark Crystalâ. âI had a great time playing on this record. Compro Oro blends together so many interesting rhythms and styles that I never knew what was coming next. I like to work that way.âÂ
