Jive Jive
Casiopea · 1983
37 min · 9 tracks · funk · jazz fusion · new wave
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and pop that invites listeners to dance and groove.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo dance grooves
- invigorating background for gatherings
- upbeat energy for road trips
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek deep emotional narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped establish Niles as a prominent figure in jazz with innovative sound.
- Themes
- danceable grooves· 1980s jazz fusion· pop-infused improvisation
- Career context
- Released in late 1983, 'Jive Jive' marked Richard Niles' debut album as a bandleader following his work as a session musician and arranger. At this point in his career, Niles was transitioning from behind-the-scenes roles to taking center stage, showcasing his unique blend of jazz with contemporary pop influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Weather Report· Pat Metheny Group
- If this clicks, go next to
- AIR SKIP — Continues the vibrant fusion with fresh energy and grooves.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Future Shock by Herbie Hancock — Combines funk and jazz with electronic elements, creating a lively, groove-oriented sound.Unorthodox Behaviour by Brand X — Features intricate musicianship and a blend of jazz rock with rhythmic complexity that invites movement.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Sweat It Out".
- 1 Sweat It Out Start here 4:12
- 2 In the Pocket 3:37
- 3 Right From the Heart 4:09
- 4 Step Daughter 3:43
- 5 Secret Chase 4:50
- 6 Fabby Dabby 3:53
- 7 Living on a Feeling 4:20
- 8 S-E 5:05
- 9 What Can't Speak Can't Lie 3:49
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Casiopea's catalog. Helped establish Niles as a prominent figure in jazz with innovative sound.
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