If you believe that Mr. Scott’s fourth studio CD has a distinctly emotive, yet analog feel to it, then you would be right, because Yesterday You Said Tomorrow combines his modern-day expertise and societal awareness with the vintage recording process that harkens to his 1960s influences (Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Mingus, to name a few) via its moody musical landscape and sound engineering (by the lauded pioneer Rudy Van Gelder). Thanks to his being born and raised in New Orleans, Mr. Scott doesn’t shy away from performing jazz in its most aesthetic sense nor as an application to create a backdrop for some of history’s darkest moments, displayed in the brooding undertones of "Jenacide (The Inevitable Rise and Fall of The Bloodless Revolution)," the brisk buoyancy of "The Eraser" and its opening track, "K.K.P.D." The initials stand for "Ku Klux Klan Police Department," and like the era that it conjures, the song crackles with chaos, unease and angst.
Vocals: n/a
Music: 3 stars
Lyrics: n/a
Production: 4 stars
SoulTracks Call: Recommended
By Melody Charles
