With a plethora of great funky soul jazz trios in existence, it can often be difficult to stand out among the pack. However, Miami based Fat Produce has managed to emerge on the scene with a fresh take on the soul jazz trio format.

Led by Los Angeles natives guitarist Addison Rifkind and drummer Michael Duffy, the group teamed up with Rene Camacho on upright bass and David Celia at F-Spot Records to produce, record and release their debut LP “Fresh Squeeze.” 

What stood out to me the most about this album is the range of influences you can hear all packaged in a rootsy soul jazz guitar trio. Everything from California soul groovers such as Cadillac Converter and 818 Don’t Hate, to more funky straight ahead Pat Martini and Grant Green style cuts such as Sticky Beats and Slick. All the while peppering in bits of Menahan Street Band vibes in tracks like Grease on the Range and the Meters-ish mover SON! 

This album really is a nice refreshing journey of classic soul, soul jazz, and hip hop with a great organic warmth that stands out with a clear original identity. Props to the crew and F-Spot on a great work!  

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Written by Addison Rifkind & Michael Duffy 

Recorded & Mixed by David Michael Celia at The F-Spot HQ 

Mastered by Doug Krebs 

Vinyl Pressed at Onyx Record Press

Guitar – Addison Rifkind 

Drums – Michael Duffy 

Upright Bass – Rene Camacho