Bombay Rickey – Bombay Rickey (Cowboys & indians, 2023)
Bombay Rickey, the five-piece musical ensemble, presents an intriguing self-titled album, Bombay Rickey, released in 2023. Their distinctive musical style evokes memories of enchanting soundscapes of 1960s movie scores. This group skillfully delivers a joyful repertoire that includes covers and original compositions, drawing inspiration from diverse genres such as surf rock, cumbia, spaghetti Western, and Bollywood, all complemented by operatic vocals.
Since its inception in 2012, Bombay Rickey has firmly established itself in the New York music scene. They have performed at the influential Brooklyn venue, Barbés, and have left their mark with live performances on independent radio station WFMU and opening for the Cambodian psychedelic sensation, Dengue Fever. Furthermore, their music was featured in an advertisement for Citibank.
The band’s debut album, Cinefonia, released in 2014, received acclaim, earning the title of the best debut album of the year by New York Music Daily. Additionally, it secured the Vox Pop Award for Best Eclectic Album at the International Music Awards, further solidifying Bombay Rickey’s place in the New York musical landscape.
Notably, Bombay Rickey was recently honored with an invitation to create an opera cabaret production based on the life of Yma Sumac, the “Queen of Exotica.” This opportunity unfolded at the PROTOTYPE Festival in New York City, where their engaging show garnered a remarkable seven sold-out performances.
Musicians: Kamala Sankaram on vocals, accordion; Drew Fleming on guitar, vocals; and Jeff Hudgins on alto saxophone, vocals; with Nick Cuduahy on bass; and Brian Adler on percussion. All longtime New York based musicians, the five members of Bombay Rickey have done previous work with John Zorn, Anthony Braxton, Chicha Libre, and Alarm Will Sound, to name a few.
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Author: Douglas Sanders
