Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) [official video from "Prestidigitation"]

Paul Nelson's sleek blues-funk performance helps transform this rock classic into a fusion knockout. Combined with Mueller's wah-wah clavichord and B3 organ, a simple tune turns into a spellbinding journey, worthy of the "prestidigitation" designation.

Sly and the Family Stone was one of the hippest bands of all-time. Known for their high energy experimentation, they helped accelerate the burgeoning jazz fusion scene of the time. Sly influenced the likes of Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock. But his affect on culture was even more important (for example, fielding a band with a white drummer and a female trumpet player). He has been called "the founder of progressive soul".

Although Paul Nelson's double-octave guitar and Mueller's organ solos lend the recording incredible power, it may be the chill moments of the piece that are most memorable. Nelson's decision to use a straight tone in his internal riffs, Mueller's incredibly detailed wah-wah articulations and Mikie Martel's layered trumpet solo give this arrangement true personality. And Isaiah Schmidt's drumming is just the right balance of groove and personality.

• Paul Nelson: electric guitars
• Tobin Mueller: Planet clavichord, Rhodes electric piano, B3 organ, Trilian acoustic bass
• Mikie Martel: solo trumpet, brass section
• David Dejesus: alto, tenor, baritone saxes
• Isaiah Schmidt: drums

For complete Prestidigitation album liner notes: https://www.tobinmueller.com/prestidigitation/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ohddS4ChAkUK2DGe5dRLt?si=-MZehK5eSOC5D3G8_JagAw

Видео Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) [official video from "Prestidigitation"] канала Tobin Mueller