Darryl Beaton Band
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Darryl Beaton Band

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | INDIE

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | INDIE
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"review by Dr Jason thornton: darryl beaton band album review from the ground up"

When I was first asked to review the album, ‘From the Ground Up’ by The Darryl Beaton Band, I saturated myself with it thinking that I would approach it as an analytical synopsis. However in order to represent this soulful offering I opted for a more personal approach.
The more I listen to it the more I am struck with two very definitive points. Firstly, both Darryl Beaton’s song writing and arrangements are nothing short of spectacular, giving the listener a clear representation of whom he is and where he draws his influences from. Secondly, despite the fact that this was done as an independent release on a limited budget it still comes across as a complete and comprehensive offering. I find myself completely immersed in every track. The album truly flows from beginning to end, is well rounded and unlike many ‘albums’ these days, tells a story.
Of course it goes without saying that the musicianship on this album is absolutely fantastic, demonstrating the virtuosity of all concerned.
To top it off both my kids absolutely love it (after having grown up on a staple diet of soul, funk and jazz)...so it must be good.
You will enjoy this album. If you get a chance, do yourself a favour and go and catch the band live.
Dr Jason Thornton
Bmus, DipEd, Mmus, PhD - jason thornton


Discography

Darryl Beaton Band - From The Ground Up (ALBUM) 2008
Darryl Beaton Band - Shoulders (SINGLE) 2008

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Seamlessly fusing all the musical nuances of funk, jazz, gospel, reggae, to Latin, rock, hip hop, & soul with a voice reminiscent of Donnie Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo and Me’Shell, The Darryl Beaton Band is more an experience than just a gig. This multicultural band of misfits delivers it's original music in a way like no other and takes Australian Soul Music to an international level.
After years of playing or recording piano and keys with acts as diverse as Kanye West, Katie Noonan, Harry Connick Junior, KC & JoJo, Thelma Houston, Sneaky Sound System, Human Nature, Guy Sebastian, & Jade Macrae, and with numerous production credits including tracks for Mariah Carey, Deni Hines & Tina Arena just to name a few, Darryl Beaton set out on a mission to find the players capable of delivering his music to the masses. It was not long after joining forces with the acclaimed Martinez family (Andro Martinez on Guitar, Dauno Martinez on Bass, Fenix Martinez on Keys) and acquiring the driving grooves of Kevin Mendoza on Drums, and Yanya Boston on Percussion, that the full vision was realized. These hand picked musicians are all well respected artists in their own right and between them they have played in all corners of the globe. With the puzzle finally complete these formidable live musicians fearlessly explore a multitude of aural disciplines.
In the past three years, Darryl Beaton & The D1 Cartel has successfully toured Japan 3 times off the back of their Debut album “From The Ground Up” and are beginning to establish themselves as a ‘must see live’ act guaranteed to entertain and keep audiences moving long after the show has ended…