Vanishing Sun
’64’
Self-released
Local jazz fusion
sensation Vanishing Sun is about to release its third studio album,
“64.” Originally formed as an instrumental collective in 2016, Vanishing
Sun now boasts six members, including its powerhouse vocalist Zahyia.
“64” combines jazz, pop, electronica, and hip-hop, bringing the heat
and attitude with an emphasis on creative freedom.
The title track
features a dense whirligig of electronic timbres swirling around the
background, accompanied by tight jazz saxophone lines, as Zahyia’s soulful
voice cuts through the mix with emotional confidence. The band trips you up
with unexpected backbeats and fast-moving rhythms on “Foul Soulchild”
and “Cosmic Serpent,” while “Fast Life” is a steady and
calming acoustic tune. Vanishing Sun creates an atmosphere of jazz-hip-hop
beats, arpeggiated keyboard timbres, and funky electronic grooves that resembles
a retro video game soundtrack.
Vanishing Sun will
perform its album release party with special guests Pine Needle Soul and Luis
Carrion on Friday, October 25, 9:30 p.m. at Flour City Station, 170 East
Avenue. $15 advance, $20 door, $40 VIP. Ages 21 and over. 413-5745.
flourcitystation.com.
This article appears in Oct 23-29, 2019.
