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The Gene Dudley Group represents an outpouring of deep soul and funk music from obscenely talented 27 year-old multi-instrumentalist residing in North London, Gene Dudley.
Both tracks on the debut release from this one-man band were recorded in Gene’s bedroom studio and feature him on trumpet, saxophone, drums, bass, guitar and piano.
New Star
Fans of labels like Truth & Soul and Daptone will relish these sonorous soulful offerings, and will no doubt be hotly anticipating the debut long-player, due for release this summer on Wah Wah 45s.
In the live arena, rather than trying to play all the instruments himself, Gene deploys a quartet of top notch young musicians to help him out (whilst Gene mixes it up between bass and keys throughout the set) as witnessed at the recent Hot 8 Brass Band gig in London, The Gene Dudley Group’s debut live show.
Look out for the band performing live, and watch this space for so much more to come from this new star of the deep funk and soul scene.
Reactions
“Like it!” Gilles Peterson (BBC 6Music, UK)
“Something really special.” Huey Morgan (BBC 6Music, UK)
“Wah Wah 45s’ never-ending hunt for exciting funk talent continues as they introduce the one-man-wonder Gene Dudley. A highly talented multi-instrumentalist, Gene plays every note you hear on this 7”, from the tight raspberry blowing horns to the swish-tickling drums. The title track is a Daptone-esque doo-wop with a neat refrain and simple Q&A structure, while “THe New Lots Of Cooperstown” meanders a little more into sombre soul territory. Two stunning instrumentals, one memorable introduction – Gene Dudley’s talents are likely to take him far.” Juno Records (UK)
“There is no ‘negotiation’. The Gene Dudley Group is the real deal! If you’re a fan of the output from labels such as Daptone and Truth & Soul, or you enjoy the rapturous sounds of outfits such as the Hot 8 Brass Band, then you are in for a treat when you press play on the debut single from the new Wah Wah 45s signing, The Gene Dudley Group. First things first, The Gene Dudley Group is not, in fact, a group. It is all the work of 27-year-old, London-based multi-instrumentalist Gene Dudley who, over the course of the two-track release, plays trumpet, saxophone, drums, bass, guitar and piano. Nobody would be surprised if they were told that “The Fawcett Negotiation” and “The New Lots Of Cooperstown” were instrumentals ripped from some long-lost, early ’70’s soul classics, featuring a full complement of in-studio musicians, but they are indeed the work of one man.” Soulbounce.com (USA)
http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2013/04/there_is_no_negotiation_the_gene_dudley_group_is_the_real_deal.php
“This is DOPE and I will play on the Bandcamp Weekly next week. NICE.” Andrew Jervis (Bandcamp, USA)
“Great release, finally got a chance to rinse it on last nights show. Another winning signing for you guys.” Tom Lowe (The Audio Sunshine Show, RTE 2fm / Pulse, Ireland)
“A contender for Album of the Year, and it’s only May” Generation Radio (UK)
“Song of the Day” DJ Jon Oliver (I Love Vinyl, NYC, USA)
http://www.jonolivermusic.com/2013/05/06/the-fawcett-negotiation-by-the-gene-dudley-group/
“This one is pretty cool!! Love the second track “The New Lots Of Cooperstown”. Can’t wait to see it live on stage. Reminds me early Nostalgia 77 at some point. Big up on this release, you know where to find talented artists and manage them to be out properly!” Dandy Teru (Ubiquity, France)
“Fabulously funky hotness” dubdotdash blog (New Zealand)
http://dubdotdash.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/gene-dudley-group-hits-it.html
“Another beauty from the Wah Wah 45s label.” Beatnikonline (UK)
http://www.beatnikonline.net/2013/blog/the-gene-dudley-group-the-fawcett-negotiation/
Featured on 22tracks.com (Holland)
Featured on http://www.souldiscovery.co.uk/
“Nice groove throughout. 8/10.” Mike Stukes (Mystic Vybes WHCR 90.3 FM, NYC, USA)
“This reminded me immediately of classics from the likes of the Young-Holt Trio or Ramsey Lewis, but with a touch sophisticated modern soul!” Clubbingspain.com (Spain)
http://www.clubbingspain.com/sonorama/wah-wah-45s/the-gene-dudley-group/the-fawcett-negotiation.html
“This is what bands should sound like! Really enjoying this release; great brass + interesting songs – you’ve won me over! 4/5” Pimpernel Jones (Herma Puma, First Word, UK)
“Niiice! Great tune. Putting a smile on my face :)” DJ iZem (Lisbon, Portugal)
“Excellent release!! Full support! Podcast / DJ mixes… etc” Diesler (UK)
“What an ace single to kick things off for your new signing!! Liking both sides and “The Fawcett Negotiation” features on this week’s show.” Simon Harrison (Basic Soul Radio, UK)
“Damn, what a great release! Love both tunes, THE GENE DUDLEY GROUP rulez!!” Sven Thomschke / ‘Dr.Best’ (Radio Z, Germany)
“Like The Gene Dudley Group a lot! I am playing the music on the show practically everyday and really looking forward to hear more of this good stuff.” Daniel, La Captura del Sonido Radio Show (Ibiza)
“I am literally smiling from ear drum to ear drum on this one and stepping around the office in a rhythmic (well, to me anyway) fashion! May this chap (one chap, really???) always remain preoccupied with kitchen and bathroom features (actually maybe that’s faucet) and produce this type of feel good music for years and years to come. Contender for single of the year, seriously good vibes on this one.” DJ Baz Hickey (Ireland)
“‘The New Lots Of Cooperstown’ is the one for me. Lovely!” DJ Gilla (First Word, UK)
“Love it! Nice vibes, makes me smile” DJ Laurel (Sounddiving, Belarus)
“Wow, thanks heaps for this! Had a listen to the single, that is some funky hotness. Will blog it this week for sure. AND spin it on the radio. Look forward to checking this album.” Peter McLennan (Base FM, New Zealand)
“The Fawcett Negotiation is my favourite of this EP. Nice friendly sounds and brass section that leave you feeling all happy inside. Great release I supported on my show last week.” DJ Nelito (Ireland)
“Blimey! Super talented man. Lovely stuff and a classic Wah Wah sound.” Mickey Duke (Code South FM, Brighton)
“Loving both tracks, will be giving these plays on the show, will probably buy the vinyl when its released too !! Look forward to the long player over the summer, definatley the right kinda music !!!” DJ Mike Shea (Kane FM, UK)
“Thanks once again for a great promo.” DJ Kappa (Brighton, UK)
“The New Lots Of Cooperstown is the one for me !!!” Markus Milz (Further In Fusion, Germany)
“What a find! This is blinding. Love the drums and horns on the A Side and the dubby feel on the B Side. One of the best records of this year for me.” DJ John Cush (UK)
“Very nice!!!” Hector Pizarro (Chile Con Mix, France)
Radio play from Gilles Peterson (BBC 6Music, UK); Huey Morgan (BBC 6Music, UK); Mike Stukes, Mystic Vybes, WHCR 90.3FM (NYC, USA); Josef Sedlon (Radio 1, 91.9FM, Czech Republic); Dr. Best (Radio Z 95.8 Nuremberg,Germany); Mans Stroberg (Radio Helsinki, Finland); Chris Ex (Up’n’Loud Radio, Greece); Jason Pulaski (KUCI 88.9fm, USA)
