Groove Collective

The Profile

Groove Collective is an American ensemble from New York known for blending jazz, funk and danceable grooves; their eponymous debut was released in 1993 and recorded live in a New York club.

Debut eponymous album released in 1993 and recorded live in a New York club; lineup mentioned in reviews includes Genji Siraisi, Johnatan Maron, Itaal Shur, Bill Ware, Josh Roseman and Jay Rodriguez among others.

The available review (5/5) celebrates Groove Collective's 1993 eponymous album as a live-recorded, genre-blending set by a New York ten-piece combining jazz, funk and dance. The reviewer highlights intricate arrangements, strong groove from the rhythm section, Fender Rhodes and vibraphone textures, and cites tracks such as "Renstrike", "Balimka", "Nerd", "Watchugot" and "Saturday afternoon". Overall the tone is admiring and recommends seeking out other albums by the band.