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‘The Deplar Effect’ marks The New Mastersounds’ 17th album of their 22-year-long career following up their 2019 release ‘Shake It’ that entered the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album charts at #15. The record was recorded at Floki Studios in Northern Iceland as the inaugural project to launch experiential travel company, Eleven Experience’s, boutique record label Eleven Music. ‘The Deplar Effect’ excited fans new and old with classic, fiery Meters-inspired instrumental tracks such as “Watchu Want” while offering a mainstream palatability with the addition of Lamar Williams Jr. (son of the late Allman Brothers bassist, Lamar Williams) contributing vocals on several tracks such as “Gonna Get In My Way,” “Let Me In From The Cold,” and more. Originating from Leeds, UK, the band has earned an international following with members currently residing in three different countries and five different cities with multiple tracks in their catalog amassing over 6 million streams across digital platforms. ‘The Deplar Effect’ is primed to be another successful international release for one of the most notable bands in the modern funk & soul revival scene.

11x GRAMMY award-winning arranger/trumpeter Phil Lassiter makes his Color Red debut with “Simmer Down,” featuring a vivacious 24-piece ensemble. Recorded live with 8 horns and a 6-piece vocal ensemble, Lassiter’s acclaimed arranging prowess is showcased with all players in the room recording simultaneously. The track exudes playful interplay between the horns and vocals over a groove that cross-pollinates funk and Latin influences with ear-twisting jazz harmonies and piercing guitar leads. Written in tandem with longtime collaborator Brett Nolan, “Simmer Down” is a self-empowerment anthem for staying true to yourself and resisting the urge to be confined into a proverbial box whether it is creating music or walking your own path in life. “Simmer Down” is a direct reflection of Lassiter’s professional path that includes arranging and leading an 11-piece horn section for Prince that performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Essence Festival, North Sea Jazz Curacao, United Center Chicago, Arsenio Hall Show, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and more. The release comes off the heels of his prior live album "Live In Love" which featured David Paiche (Toto), MonoNeon, Durand Bernarr, members of Snarky Puppy, Ghost-Note, & 22x Latin GRAMMY. winner Juan Luis Guerra.