Nate Smith, Kiefer, CARRTOONS, Kenny Beats – Fathers (LP)

New generations of musicians continue to explore existing notions of what jazz is by fearlessly taking the music in new directions. The collective consists of four broad-minded artists who have established their presence at the forefront of that movement: producer Kenny Beats, keyboardist Kiefer, bassist CARRTOONS, and drummer Nate Smith. On their eponymous debut album, FATHERS, the collective uses jazz as a jumping off point for an 8-track set that seamlessly blends jazz textures, hip-hop beats, and funk grooves into a potent mix. Tracklist: 1. Eye Level 2. Patchwork 3. Pearl 4. Stub 5. The Leak 6. Tomorrow Again 7. Front Yard 8. Figure 8