1. Journey Through Time
2. Rise With The Blind
3. Flight Of The Ancients		play
4. Shaolin Theme			play
5. Kilimanjaro
6. Shira
7. The Quiet Lion
8. The Scarab

Band members:
Ross McHenry – bass
Kevin Van Der Zwaag – drums
Tim Bennett, Jarrad Payne - percussion
Andrew Crago – saxophones
Adam Page – flute, soprano saxophone 
John Hunt – bass clarinet, baritone saxophone
Luca Spiler – trombone
Chris Weber - trumpet
Lachlan Ridge, Dylan Marshall – guitar

Heavily inspired by the sounds of 1970's West Africa, Ethiopia and the pioneering avant-garde Jazz artists of the same period, The Shaolin Afronauts draw on the this highly innovative and sometimes volatile era in music, using it as inspiration to create music with the same fire and intensity. Kicking off with 'Journey Through Time', the multiple layers of percussion and rhythms indeed unleash an unstoppable groove, which is nicely balanced against the albums slower, more introspective moments which prove that contemporary Afrobeat doesn't always have to be an unrelenting, up-tempo assault on the senses and can provide moments of sheer beauty and reflection. This added element of subtlety sets The Shaolin Afronauts music apart from much of the recent crop of other bands with similar influences, Freestyle Records. ---Editorial Reviews

The mysterious afro-soul of the Shaolin Afronauts first echoed across dance floors in late 2008 and upon listening to their debut album on the UK's Freestyle label one might swear that they could not be of this land! But they are and Adelaide be their turf. And yes, they have graced the Womadelaide stage, winning hearts & minds along the way. Heavily inspired by the sounds of 1970's West Africa, Ethiopia and the pioneering avant-garde jazz artists of the same period, the Shaolin Afronauts draw on this innovative and sometimes volatile era in music, using it as inspiration to create the same fire and intensity. Though there is a refreshing and original air about the Afronauts, their music could be described as somewhere between Fela's heavy Afrobeat and the Ethio-Jazz of Mulatu Astatke. The key to the Afronauts' sound is an 11-strong line-up, which comprises a 3-piece horn section, 5-piece rhythm section and 3 percussionists. Their polyrhythmic approach layers the sound with mesmerizing and hypnotic textures. ---amazon.com

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01. The Shaolin Afronauts - Ojo Abameta (05:27)
02. The Shaolin Afronauts - To the Water (05:32)
03. The Shaolin Afronauts - Baie de Sangareya (Intro) (00:30)
04. The Shaolin Afronauts - Baie de Sangareya (04:15)
05. The Shaolin Afronauts - Sissoko (04:06)
06. The Shaolin Afronauts - Lagos Chase (07:23)
07. The Shaolin Afronauts - At the Shrine (05:36)
08. The Shaolin Afronauts - Interlude 1 (02:45)
09. The Shaolin Afronauts - Follow the Path (04:19)
10. The Shaolin Afronauts - Boogie Back Accra (04:11)
11. The Shaolin Afronauts - To the Water (Interlude 2) (01:54)
12. The Shaolin Afronauts - Abyssinian Suite, Pt. 1 (05:28)
13. The Shaolin Afronauts - Abyssinian Suite, Pt. 2 (05:07)
14. The Shaolin Afronauts - Abyssinian Suite, Pt. 3 (03:44)
15. The Shaolin Afronauts - Caravan to Tao Ceti (Intro) (01:38)
16. The Shaolin Afronauts - Caravan to Tao Ceti (07:43)
17. The Shaolin Afronauts - Outside Beyond / Three Ways Back, Pt. 1 (03:44)
18. The Shaolin Afronauts - Outside Beyond / Three Ways Back, Pt. 2 (07:00)
19. The Shaolin Afronauts - Outside Beyond / Three Ways Back, Pt. 3 (05:12)
20. The Shaolin Afronauts - Interstellar Griot, Pt. 1 (01:49)
21. The Shaolin Afronauts - Interstellar Griot, Pt. 2 (06:07)

Ross McHenry – bass, bandleader
Lachlan Ridge, Dylan Marshall – guitar

The driving force of The Shaolin Afronuats is Ross McHenry, the ARIA nominated composer, bandleader, producer and bassist based in Adelaide. Alongside co collaborators Lachlan Ridge and Dylan Marshall, It is their opmbined wide ranging musical tastes, impeccable production and instrumental skills that always result in music that is original, thought provoking, unexpected and quite beautiful. --- kudosrecords.co.uk

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01. Brooklyn
02. Gayanamede Prelude
03. Winds Across Gayanamede
04. Los Angeles
05. Quest Under Capricorn
06. End Of A Sun
07. Amhara
08. Voyage Prelude
09. Voyage
10. Forest Of Io
11. Saturn’s Dance

Personnel: 
Dylan Marshall, Lachlan Ridge (guitar); 
Adam Page (flute, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); 
Max Franklin (flute, alto saxophone);
Jon Hunt (bass clarinet, baritone saxophone); 
Andrew Crago (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); 
Derek Pascoe (tenor saxophone); 
Sam Eads, Pat Thiele, Christian Weber (trumpet); 
Luca Spiler (trombone, bass trombone); 
Kyra Schwarz (trombone); 
Brenton Foster (Fender Rhodes piano); 
Kevin Van Der Zwaag (drums); 
Tim Bennett, Dave Van Der Zwaag, Jarrad Payne (percussion).

Afro Jazz hasn’t reached the level of popularity that it deserves to be at, yet its style has more years behind it than smooth jazz. The sound of African jazz and retro 70s soul are the inspiration behind “Shaolin Afronauts”, an amazing Australian band founded in 2009. Their new CD, “Quest Under Capricorn”, released July 16th on the Freestyle Records label, is good soul seasoned with just the right touch of musical spices and influences. Now, please bear in mind that no matter what else I say about a specific track from this point on, this phrase still applies: “It has lots of soul and 70s flavor.”

John Shaft (shut your mouth!!) could’ve shown his very cool swagger to the intro record “Brooklyn” which exudes funk, and I do mean the good kind. “Brooklyn” starts like the beginning of an action movie, and its overlapping horns and harmonies blend tightly with the band. The middle section features a blistering baritone sax solo. Just before track 3, there’s a riveting prelude with wind blowing sound effects, an echo pedal electric piano, and horns playing softly with classic Gil Evans style jazz harmony.

The track “Los Angeles” is a serious piece of music, beginning with flute and electric keys to set up the horn section and band. Kevin Van Der Zwaag pushes a strong funk beat on the drums, while the soprano sax attacks the solo with lines reminiscent of 70’s horn man Bennie Maupin of the Headhunters. The arrangement builds in intensity as the horns break into an all-out brawl of notes, and then break back down to the reflective tones of the solo electric fender Rhodes piano. The title track, “Quest Under Capricorn” really shows the band’s range with nice unison flutes and low brass answering back.

The Shaolin Afronauts are more than just a band with a cool name. They are exceptional players with a dynamic style who are creating great music that is just too hard to find, unless you go to a vintage record store. They blend well, the cuts are never sloppy, and the mix sounds great on my stereo and even better with headphones. Jazz aficionados and music lovers of all genres who are seeking soul with an order of something special on the side will find “Quest Under Capricorn” to be the crème de la crème. Don’t walk, run and pick up your copy today. You’ll thank me later. ---Michele Wilson-Morris, bamalovesoul.com

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