With spring in the air and summer round the corner, feet are’ a itchin’ for the sounds that will fill dance floors everywhere. That sound comes from a group who have been filling dance floors for over 10 years. The Basement Boys have teamed up with little-known blues “legend” Mudfoot Jones to produce an album that is sure to have you joining in the heavy foot stomping rhythms that Mudfoot is so famed for.

The opening track “Jaybird” sets the pace, at which the rest of the album canters along to. Latin-Jazz percussion and muffled organs give way to a funk-filled drum & bass rhythm, with horns, saxophones and vibraphones all taking the spotlight and adding to the irresistible groove. There are elements of Blues, Gospel, Soul and Jazz throughout the album which are all brought together by the Basement Boys' natural inclination for quality House beats. Nowhere is this more present and true than on “That Jazz.” This is a horn-heavy arrangement in which the bass skips alongside what are almost tribal drums, the result being a track that is impossible to resist shaking at least two limbs.

This is a common quality in all the tracks featured here - the rhythms are instantly engaging and confident in their unfailing ability to have you dancing. But whilst the drums will have you on your toes, the strong musical elements provided by some of the inspired soloists are intricate and are defining highlights to songs which achieve that most elusive of goals when bringing together many genres: Balance. Explains the Basement Boys; “We've always loved to do different things with the genre of "House Music". We have always added elements of Gospel, Jazz, African, and Latin influences to all of our music since the beginning. All the music we love.”

The Basement Boys' homage to improvisation comes in the form of the 8 minute long “Everything's Gon’ Be Alright” in which saxophones, vocals and keys leap to the challenge and produce electrifying moments. “Teddy is a big blues/jazz fan," says Jay Steinhour, "so it was fitting that we do this record and that is one of the reasons we choose to the sound of an old Louisiana blues-man and gave it that Latin feel.”

This is a great album for those who like their beats strong, their keys fast and horns funky. The enthusiasm and passion for the music they make is so obvious and strong throughout the album. Highly recommended for anyone with a funky persuasion - you’d be crazy to miss it!