Escort know how to party. The New York 15-strong orchestral big band are ace disco and old- school dance revivalists because they never lose sight of the groove, which makes their second album such a joy.
Tracks come flagged with all manner of revivalist trap- pings, from classic disco brass (Cabaret) and booming basslines (If You Say So), to sparkling Chic-like guitar lines (Barbarians) and neon party favours (Dancer).
The band have several char- ming attributes, such as the bright vibrancy of Adeline Michele’s voice and the meaty musical chops of the ensemble, but their real win- ning card is a willingness to keep the music firing higher and higher.
A studio recording will never capture the span and abandon of Escort’s live show, but there’s enough of that sparkling essence here to make you want to see them the next time they’re in these parts.
