Remember the cozy jazz tunes from your local diner or the classy old-school restaurants? They are lazy enough to blend into the background but comforting enough to mull over and thaw the atmosphere. The album “Three Minute Noodles” by Rj Bacon invokes a similar subcurrent with its bluesy jazz instrumentals. However, the production, if it had a taste, would probably taste more like fine wine than three minute noodles. But this is not the first lounge jazz album Russell Bacon has released.
Rj Bacon has his own music studio where he does his own recording and producing of his own favorite kind of Jazz music—lounge jazz. Coming from the heart, it’s got to taste sweet. Spanning over 7 tracks, it starts with the slow introduction of “Beach Shadows,” with its trumpet blaring out to “West 44th.” The second track has a piano playing out the rhythm with complementary percussion and drums occasionally thumping up the energy.
The heart of the album, “Late in the Day,” has a more exotic vibe, as you can imagine yourself sipping on a dry martini while lightly swaying on a sandy beach facing sunset or just late in the day. Let’s not skimp on the track going by the same name as the album: “Three Minute Noodle.” Arranged with a trumpet dragging our feet in a specific direction and letting us fall into the extremely satiating sonic swings. “Her White Dress” has the magnificent feel of eyes boring into a wedding dress. It’s the perfect ending to a relaxing and riveting album.
“Three Minute Noodles” by Rj Bacon leaves no word left to be said. It’s for all to enjoy over a night out.
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Photo Credit: R Bacon
Review By: Naomi Joan