Knotty Bits

KNOTTY BITS is the third CD release from Canadian singer and bass player Chris Bottomley. Hailing from the colonial confines of Toronto, Chris has been on the indie scene since the 80's makin' music to move your feet heart and soul! This new CD expands on the '94 release BRAINFUDGE musically and lyrically but is a more personal record dealing with the universal themes of brotherhood, love, hope and betrayal.

From the joyfull reggae of Belize City Bakin', the brotherfunk of Full Circle, the tropical Floating and Drifting to the popish Hanging to the Riverbank and love-torn My Heart Beating this record delivers on all levels to get your groove movin' and your soul shinin' and propels you further with the djembe/electronica/world driven African Head Dub and Brazilian Thunder Throb.

Three years in the making, Knotty Bits features well known Toronto horn players Rich Underhill and Bryden Baird as well as keyboard maestro Jono Grant. Three drummers (Dean Stone/Mike Goodridge/Davide Lorenzo) rounds out the lineup.

Chris is currently gearing up for his release shows/summer festivals and general musical mayhem!



Chris Bottomley plays grown man jazz. I love the combination of Afro-beat, Latin, Reggae, Funk, and Jazz. My favorite grooves are Full Circle, Floating & Drifting, African Head Dub, Hanging to the Riverbank, Brazillian Thunder Throb, and Spider Women. This record is a scorcher. David Cintron - WPRK 91.

Terrific world jazz. Love Belize City Baking and have included it in the weekly rotation on Rankin's World Party on hbnradio.org. Great rhythms, strong artistry, excellent production and tight arrangements. Chris Bottomly is without peer. rankin - hbnradio.org



This is a must have album and has been rated 10 out of 10 on the jazz syndicate radio new releases show ,,,,, well done! Marky Mark - Jazz syndicate radio
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