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Platinum Jazz

$1.99 ... LP 2LP Gatefold (€1.53 || £1.31 || ¥204) (approx.)

A repackaging of tracks put together in the late 70s, collecting some of War's "jazzier" moments. Although it was War's more succinct, funkier numbers and singles that we dug most about the band at first, it's these numbers where the group opens up a bit more that they really shine, if you ask us. There's still a great groove, with more than a little Latin influence creeping in here and there underneath, and all of the members of the group are more than respectable soloists, with solid playing throughout this collection. Titles include "LA Sunshine", "Platinum Jazz", "Slowly We Walk Together", "River Niger", "H2Overture", "City Country City", and "Deliver The Word". (Cover has ring & edge wear, the remnants of a sticker on the front, and a small scratch on the back.)  © 1996-2013, Dusty Groove, Inc.