Soon As I Can The Brooks

• 1 Sista 05:00
• 2 Coming From the Real 04:45
• 3 What's That 00:55
• 4 Soon As I Can 04:48
• 5 Lemon Haze 00:44
• 6 The Wall 04:06
• 7 Mirror, Mirror 03:25
• 8 Illusions 01:01
• 9 Miss Molly 04:57
• Total Runtime 29:41

Info for Soon As I Can

The new album by experienced Soul-Funksters The Brooks, a supergroup formed in the early 2010s, is a formidable groove machine.

From their beginnings at Dièse Onze to the big international stages, they combine the pleasure of playing, artistic freedom and creative synergy.

Their electrifying music, a cross between funk, soul, R&B, Afrobeat and jazz, is driven by bouncy rhythms, flamboyant brass, inventive keyboards and bewitching guitars.

Their forthcoming album, ''Soon As I Can" promises to propel their grooves to new heights.

Inspired by legends like James Brown, Fela Kuti, and Herbie Hancock, The Brooks navigates seamlessly through funk, soul, R&B, Afrobeat, and jazz. The Brooks have built a global reputation as an undeniable groove machine.

Much more than the sum of its parts the group celebrates over 50 years of Afro-American music history and evolution, both respective of its roots while remaining anchored in the present.

From their first performances in the ambiance of the Dièse Onze to the big stages of prestigious festivals across the Atlantic, The Brooks have built a reputation as an undeniable groove machine. Much more than the sum of its parts the group celebrates over 50 years of Afro-American music history and evolution, both respective of its roots while remaining anchored in the present.

The Brooks are:
Alexandre Lapointe, bass
Philippe Look, guitars, lead and backing vocals
Alan “funt” Prater, lead, backing vocals, trombone
Philippe Beaudin, percussion
Guest musicians:
Max ‘Dimsunk’ Sansalone, drums
Dan Thouin, piano, keyboards, organ, synthesizers
Olivier Salazar, Talk box synthesizer
Patrice Luneau, saxophone
Nicolas Boulay, trumpet

The Brooks
From their electrifying beginnings in the velvety ambiance of Dièse Onze to commanding the big stages of prestigious festivals on both sides of the Atlantic, The Brooks have cemented their reputation as an undeniable groove machine. Inspired by legends like James Brown, Fela Kuti, and Herbie Hancock, The Brooks navigates seamlessly through funk, soul, r’n’b, afrobeat, and jazz.

The core lineup features visionary bassist and co-founder Alexandre Lapointe, the charismatic singer and trombonist Alan Prater, the innovative guitarist Philippe Look, and the dynamic percussionist Philippe Beaudin. The Brooks is more than the sum of its parts: they’re a powerhouse that celebrates over 50 years of Afro-American musical evolution, staying true to its roots while delivering a sound that’s fresh and relevant today.

This album contains no booklet.