Embassadors are a sleepy, live jazz dub band. I guess that could really conclude my review, because it really sums it all up. The thing is, they do sleepy jazz dub really, really well. The Embassadors are something of an avant-jazz world supergroup, with each of the players being at the top of their game. It shows here. While most avant-jazz I've heard is too schizophrenic and unbound to enjoy, this album, Coptic Dub is very different.

1. Sierra Alone
2. Interlude
3. Iboga Dreamtime
4. Dagaz Du Coeur
5. Polar Sexus
6. Albino Maori Dub
7. Desdemona Breathes
8. Big Amen

There is no imbalance between instruments, from upright bass, drums, and horns to the dubwise production, there was a very special care taken to keep everything perfectly measured and perfectly timed. The result is music that is sparse but full of depth. It's really nice.

When you need a serious jazzy wind down, this is a quintessential album for that moment. From start to finish The Embassadors' Coptic Dub won't let you down.

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