Sessions 201 EP : HT Zero feat. Kai Alce : FFWD02
Aug 19, 2009 Discography, Podcasts/Downloads
For its second release, Florida eclectic beats label FastFWD reaches slightly northward to the thriving yet under-appreciated house music scene in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here we find the jazzy deep house sound of HT Zero, the alias of keyboard wizard Harold Tuner who landed in the ATL via Detroit. His underground demos have been garnering play among the cream of Atlanta house DJs for over a year and now HT is ready for his first vinyl outing, the Groove 201 EP, courtesy of the honored FastFWD. Co-produced by Kai Alcé (Track Mode, Deep Explorer) this EP features two cuts showcasing HT’s musical skills as well as punchy, late night rhythms.
“Ky’s Groove” opens the promo with Latin-tinged percussion and bright, jazzy keys. Evolving beyond usual four-on-the-floor offerings the track displays warm and sentimental chord progressions and melodies. The following “Session 201” is a more driving affair bolstered by the interplay of separate keyboard lines and an extended improvised solo. Perfect for blending in the deeper, jazzier sets.
HT Zero’s Groove 201 EP has been floating around in a limited vinyl issue but this is the first digital promo and release from FastFWD of these unique tracks. We hope you enjoy them.
Tags: HT Zero, Kai Alce, Ky's Groove, Session 201, Sessions 210
