Not since Shakatak in the 80s has a band from London so effortlessly combined British acid jazz/funk with America's smooth jazz sensibilities. As highlighted on Crazy Vibes and Things, DTTB relies heavily on sharp, crisp arrangements, dynamic musicianship and an adherence to a 70s sonic palette. Producer/arranger Stuart Wade is the artist with the brush on what is, if not the group's best album, certainly their most cohesive. Song titles are almost self-explanatory and give a good flavour of the album's style: "Searching For A Simple Groove", "Cooking With Gas" and "Electra Glide". The lineup includes keyboard player Neil Angilley, saxophonist Paul "Shilts" Weimar (known for his own See What Happens album) and guitarist Tony Remy. --Mark Ruffin