Curtis Amy & Paul Bryant – The Blues Message (Japanese Pressing) Who Is William Onyeabor? and brooding

and brooding

gospel-tinted disco record that feels as grounded as it is uplifting

leftfield funk

while moments of introspection and nostalgia weave through songs inspired by growing up in London’s Black communities

and delivering music that pulses with both heart and mind

Curtis Amy & Paul Bryant – The Blues Message (Japanese Pressing) Who Is William Onyeabor? and broodingSoulful, understated, and full of feel The Blues Message is a hidden gem from the Pacific Jazz catalog, pairing tenor saxophonist Curtis Amy with organist Paul Bryant in a tight, blues forward session from 1960. Its a record that captures the groove heavy side of west coast jazz without sacrificing depth: swinging hard, simmering slow, and always grounded in the blues. Amys tone is rich and conversational, Bryants organ lines warm and unhurried. The