Jazz Infused/Melodic Improvisation
X Marks the Spot are a London based collective consisting of like minded musicians , who share a love of jazz influenced modern and contemporary artists . Leading the band is the writer/arranger and bassist Paul Emile , who cites his main influences as "music that moves me and brings cool vibes ".
Emile is surrounded by an array of talented musicians , who fit in their various musical commitments to come together to jump on tracks and lend their hand to the playing and vision of the compositions .
Always fresh and inventive with his blending of the instrumentation at his disposal , Emile paints cerebral grooves and visual treats that takes the listener on a journey as he guides the musicians to new heights of expressiveness. An Inspirational and collective sharing that creates an engaging mood and appreciation on the tracks.
Full of brash horn arrangements , subtle grooves, tasty guitar licks , and lush string arrangements .