Another double header of jazz informed covered from Nautilus who seems to be quite adept at this business! Up for re-interpretation on this excursion is Leon Ware's "Why I Came To California" and Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do".
"Why I Came To California" is vocalized by Eki Shola & Denise M'Baye with Nautilus on instrumental and production duties. It's light, skippy, and filled with the bright optimism of west coast sunshine. A brilliant cover that'll lesser educatred listeners questioning who penned it first!
"What You Won't Do For Love" features vocals by Ryuto Kasahara and is, confusingly, additionally remixed by Soul Supreme. It's that organic, jazzy instrumentation from Nautilus that characterizes the track however, with any additional treatment from Soul Supreme remaining transparent (perhaps it's the heavy side chaining on the drums? - Ed). The team strip the arrangement back to vocal harmonies, wah-wah guitar, summery Rhodes and very jazzy drums placed well in the foreground. It's a different vibe to the deep soul of Caldwell's original, more summery, breezy; and perfectly suited to cooking up a selection of fine meats or veggies on the BBQ. Super stuff here, Nautilus defo one to watch. Recommended!
TRACK LISTING
1. Why I Came To California
2. What You Won't Do