Reiner Witzel, Datfunk - Steppin' Up (2016)

A great mix of jazzy, soulful and funky grooves from Germany! Reiner Witzel leads, playing sax and flute with Datfunk, a solid group who seamlessly blends the above mentioned styles into a unique sound that's some both relaxed and exciting – never too smoothed out, but rarely venturing into raw funk either. The tracklist has a few great Witzel originals, which fit perfectly with distinctive takes on diverse tunes by Jackie Mittoo, Nat Adderley, Kenny Barron and others. Nice one on Unique! The tracklist has a few great Witzel originals, which fit perfectly with distinctive takes on diverse tunes by Jackie Mittoo, Nat Adderley, Kenny Barron and others. Titles "Get Up And Get It", "Awakening", "Circus Of Deseaster", "Athens After Midnight" , "Lato", "Hummin'", "Hot Tamale", "Sunshower" and "Athens After Midnight Part 2".