Killiam Shakespeare The One f. Amber Navran (bass & keyboards: Corey Bernhard, drums: Steve McKie, guitar: Simon Martinez, & vocals: Amber Navran) A Town Called Elsewhere (SWEET SOUL / SoundCloud // Killiam Season / Bandcamp, 10/31/18 // 11/2/18)
ソウル・ミュージックのメッカ、フィラデルフィアから登場した注目のコレクティヴ、Killiam Shakespeare（キリアン・シェイクスピア）。Snarky Puppyなどとの共演でも知られるCorey Bernhardと、Jill Scottのプロデュースでゴールドディスク作品にも携わるSteve McKieの二人を中心に結成されて以降、ジャズ、ファンク、ヒップ・ホップ、R&B、ソウルなどをベースにした実験的なサウンドを展開しフィラデルフィアで高い人気を誇っている。そんな彼らにとって2枚目となるアルバム『A Town Called Elsewhere』は、DJ Jazzy Jeff、Chris Turner、Bilal、Amber Navran (from Moonchild) など豪華なゲスト陣も迎えて完成。その豊富な音楽的バックグラウンドと、世界の第一線で活躍する演奏力で表現される音楽は様々な表情を見せ、何度聴いても新鮮な響きを感じさせてくれる傑作だ。知る人ぞ知る名プレイヤーから、世界的アーティストへと躍進の時はもうすぐだ。
Killiam Shakespeare (Kilian Shakespeare) is a notable collective from the musician of Philadelphia, Philadelphia. Jazz, funk, hip hop, R & B, soul, etc., formed with Corey Bernhard, also known as co-starring with Snarky Puppy, and Steve McKie, who is also involved in gold disc productions produced by Jill Scott. Has developed an experimental sound based on it boasts a high popularity in Philadelphia. The second album "A Town Called Elsewhere" is completed with DJs Jazzy Jeff, Chris Turner, Bilal, Amber Navran (from Moonchild) and other luxurious guests. The rich musical background and the music played by the world's leading performers show a variety of expressions and is a masterpiece that makes you feel fresh even after multiple listening. It's almost time to make a leap from a well-known player to a world-class artist.
A Town Called Elsewhere by Killiam Shakespeare
