Release data:

Kees Aerts – Slices of Time
CD, Groove Unlimited, 1997

What I got here is the every first Groove Unlimited-release. With “Slices of Time” Kees Aerts (at that time business partner of Ron Boots’ Groove Unlimited label) also presents his debut. His name appeared previously on various “Truth” cds.

The album -dedicated to the function that allows events to unfold sequentially in time- comes with a nice cover (vaguely reminiscent of the “Continuum” release on the Spotted Peccary label). Musically it has become a very accessible, melodic/rhythmic disc with a rather individual style, but don’t expect any ingenious compositions or highly-skilled playing skills. One piece that really stands out here is “Friends, where Kees is assisted by James J. Clent on e-guitar and Ron Boots who adds an extremely relaxed solo on his trusted Wavestation.

Overall, “Slices of Time” offers nice, well-produced music without many frills that -as far as I’m concerned- just ranks above the level of the average debutant.

Note: The album was re-released and remastered in 2002.

Website: www.groove.nl

You can see what reviews I have done of this artist on the Kees Aerts artist page