Sunnyside Electric emerges as a compelling force in the contemporary jazz fusion scene, weaving together the improvisational brilliance of jazz with the energy of rock and the ambient textures of electronic music. With a name that evokes both the warmth of a bright day and the jolt of electrified sound, Sunnyside Electric's music is an exploration of contrasts and harmony. Their penchant for evocative titles and thematic depth is evident in works such as "Naima 4 Namai" and "One More for Trane and the Rain," which seem to pay homage to the giants of jazz while embarking on their own rain-soaked journey.

This eclectic band has a reputation for its philosophical underpinnings—a quality showcased in tracks like "Enlightenment Is a Destructive Process" and "Eternal Return." Their music is both a tribute to the past masters and a foray into the future of sound. "Thanks for the Fire" and "Who Feels It Knows It" blend infectious rhythms with soul-searching melodies, revealing a group that's unafraid to bare their musical soul. With "Going Gentle into the Good Night," they offer a nuanced interpretation of Dylan Thomas's poetic defiance against the dying of the light, underscored by a haunting musical landscape. Sunnyside Electric continues to push boundaries, as evidenced in works like "Voids" and "Speaking in Tongues," which challenge listeners to find meaning in the spaces between notes and the language of music itself.

Genres

Experimental

Ambient

Contemporary Jazz

Avant-garde

Progressive Rock

Jazz Fusion

Instrumental Rock

Avant-garde Jazz

Nu Jazz

Experimental Jazz

Jazz Rock

Latest Release

Naima 4 Namai

Sunnyside Electric•

Luis Sigüenza•

Justus Heher

Album - 7 Tracks - Released November 11, 2022