Walk the Walk

Walk the Walk

Track Listings

1. The Dragon Gate

2. Walk the Walk

3. Mariana

4. Angelina Park

5. The Gospel Truth

6. Stellar Dreams

7. The Chicken

8. Walk the Walk - Reprise

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
MYSTERY FEET

It had long been the desire of bassist Craig Garfinkel to bring together a group of musicians whose dedication and enthusiasm for improvisational music was matched by their abilities on their instruments. With the forming of Mystery Feet, that desire has been realized. The three musicians enlisted to complete the ensemble, Frank Varela on guitar, Jonathan Chatfield on keyboards and Scott Allshouse on drums, each bring to the project a passion for the music equaled only by their considerable talents.

Speaking of the music…one might be curious as to exactly what kind of improvisational music Mystery Feet plays. Although the band is quite content to not fit neatly into any particular category, it is fair to say that ultimately this is a jazz band. On their upcoming debut release, the emphasis has been to make the recording as “live” as practicable, so that the recording accurately reflects the band as it is in its purest form. As for styles, there are compositions that would fit comfortably into a “smooth jazz” station’s rotation, as well as some burning selections that are more suitable for jazz listeners of a more varied sophistication. The sound of the band is very electric and non-traditional, with the emphasis on keyboards being the Hammond organ and Fender Rhodes piano. In this way the group functions more or less like the fusion groups of the seventies, or the so-called “acid jazz” groups of today, combining mostly original material with some covers, and making improvisation the most important ingredient in the music. Mystery Feet endeavors to combine elements of jazz, funk, blues, latin and rock music into their own unique presentation.

Although the most exciting thing about this project for each of the musicians is that they are playing their own music in their own favorite styles, they also have a strong desire to share their music with as many people as possible. Speaking to fans and potential fans of improvisational music, Craig Garfinkel says “we promise to give everything we have to give musically, and hopefully what we have to give is what the listener was hoping to get.”

All the musicians bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to Mystery Feet. Craig, Scott and Frank have all studied at Berklee College of Music (Scott even managed to graduate!), and Jonathan is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music. All have been playing professionally since their early teens, which, depending on the individual, was either a very long time ago or just a decade or so past.

Mystery Feet is extremely honored to have making a guest appearance on their debut release jazz guitar legend Larry Coryell. Craig and Frank have both had the pleasure of appearing with Larry on several occasions in the past, and everyone is very exited to have the opportunity to record with “one of the cats”.

Product Description
"Walk the Walk" is the debut release from jazz/funk/fusion group Mystery Feet. This is an improvisational adventure from an accomplished four piece unit consisting of guitar, bass, Hammond organ/piano and drums. The merging of styles includes funk, blues, swing and R&B, with heavy emphasis on the groove and creative soloing. Appearing as a special guest artist is legendary jazz guitarist Larry Coryell on Mystery Feet's original composition "Angelina Park".

Walk the Walk,Mystery Feet,U Dig Records,Debut release, with featured guest jazz guitar legend Larry Coryell, showcases guitar, bass, drums and Hammond/Rhodes in a very "live" sounding jazz fusion exploration with generous helpings of funk, latin and R&B grooves.

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