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Incognito's second release of 2006, BEES & THINGS & FLOWERS, finds the London-based acid-jazz ensemble--led by mastermind Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick--offering up a collection of covers, remixes, and previously unreleased tunes. Featuring a wide array of vocalists, including Carleen Anderson and Maysa, the set is consistently engaging, particularly when its revisits and reworks soulful Incognito classics such as "Always There" and "Deep Waters."
Audio Mixer: Simon Cotsworth.
Recording information: Angel Studio; Town House Studio 4.
Author: Ada Louise Huxtable.
Photographer: Mitchy Bwoy.
Incognito: Bluey (acoustic guitar, background vocals); Sid Gould (flugelhorn); Matt Cooper (grand piano, Fender Rhodes piano, drum); Ski Oakenfull (grand piano, Hammond b-3 organ); Francis Hylton (bass instrument); Luke Parkhouse, Richard Bailey (drum); Karl Vandenbosche (percussion); Imaani, Jocelyn Brown, Joy Rose, Maysa , Andy Ross, Sarah Brown, Tony Momrelle, Tony Remy, Tyrone Henry, Trevor Mires, Carleen Anderson.
Personnel: Maysa (vocals, background vocals); Imaani, Jocelyn Brown, Joy Rose, Sarah Brown, Tony Momrelle, Tyrone Henry, Carleen Anderson (vocals); Tony Remy (acoustic guitar, bouzouki); Celine Saout (harp); Warren Zielinski, Lucy Wilkins, Alison Dodds, Richard George, Gillon Cameron, Cath Haggo, Darragh Morgan, Everton Nelson (violin); Reiad Chibah, Adrian Smith, John Metcalfe (viola); Ian Burdge, Chris Worsey (cello); Andy Ross (flute, tenor saxophone); Dominic Glover, Sid Gauld (flugelhorn); Trevor Mires (trombone, euphonium); Dominic "Ski" Oakenfull (grand piano, celesta); Matt Cooper (grand piano, Fender Rhodes piano, drums); Luke Parkhouse, Richard Bailey (drums).
Bee & Things & Flowers Music Incognito Bee & Things & Flowers Songs Bee & Things & Flowers Music Review Average Rating: (3.7 out of 5 stars)   the COG is always nice
Incognito has long been one of my faves....especially when Maysa Leak is on board! But I have to admit this is probably my least favorite album to date. There are some new reworkings of old tried-and-true songs, both thiers and others'. But some of the songs ended up leaving much to be desired, as in the case of Always There and Deep Waters. They were clearly done right the first time!!! Nevertheless, I have already listened to this CD several dozen times by now, and I know the COG is always nice. Bluey can do no wrong to me.
Submitted by fRed (NiagaraFallsNY) 
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Bluey and his revolving band of musicians pull it back a notch and mellow out on this one. The vocals are up front and the arrangements are sparse in volume, yet rich in delivery. A definite after hours retreat after a summer day "in the sunshine". Incognito stays hip without having to check the pop culture thermometer.
Submitted by lentz970 (Dallas, TX, USA)
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Incognito is an awesome unit with a lovely collection of soul/acid jazz/dance fusion collections, highlighted by thoughtful arrangements and strong vocal performances. 'Bees...' gives alternative, stripped-down, versions of several of their hits and covers several classics. It's not bad, just not as mighty as their other works. If this were the only or first Incognito record someone were to hear, they'd wonder why Incognito has such a stellar reputation. Unless you're an Incognito collector, buy any other Incognito project instead of this one.
Submitted by St.Davey (Windham, Me.)
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