Title: CATPACK Artist: Catpack Label: Tru Thoughts Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 5060609667283 Genre: Soul/R & B Release Date: 2024-06-21 Number of Discs: 1
'Catpack' is the quirky, light-hearted project from Los Angeles trio Amber Navran (of Moonchild), Jacob Mann and Phil Beaudreau. The result is an authentic convergence of their artistry, drawing on their influences to harness a jazz-influenced R&B sound, with neo-soul, funky and electronic motifs. The genuine camaraderie and mutual admiration shared among the three creatives is palpable in it's organic, joyful exploration of musical expression. Amber adds "To me it's three people with distinct sounds who love and admire each other, coming together to make something new". Amber Navran is an LA-based musician who sings, plays flute and produces in Catpack, and is 1/3 of the renowned neo-soul trio Moonchild. As a member of Moonchild, Navran has released five albums and received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Progressive R&B Album in 2023.Jacob Mann is the keyboardist, clarinet player and producer in Catpack, with solo recordings under his own name and big band albums with the Jacob Mann Big Band (which also features Amber as a member). Jacob has released collaborative albums with jazz-funk bands such as Max Ox, and Shrek Is Love and a duo album with bassist Sam Wilkes.Phil Beaudreau plays trumpet, sings and produces in Catpack. Dr. Dre, Justin Bieber, Lalah Hathaway, The Game, and Travis Barker are just a few of the names the Los Angeles producer, writer and recording artist has worked with over the last several years.
Tracks: 1.1 Walk Away 1.2 Runnin' 1.3 Interlude 1.4 The Top 1.5 Yep 1.6 Tomorrow 1.7 What I've Found 1.8 Rainbows 1.9 Midnight 1.10 Next to Me
