Music Is My Sanctuary

Gary Bartz opens with the title track's steady groove, saxophone floating over a rhythm section that never lets up. The record leans funkier than his earlier work, with basslines that push forward and keys tucked neatly into the pocket. Vocals show up sparingly, mostly as texture rather than lead. It's a tight, focused set that trusts the groove to carry each track.

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