Side of Jam

Side of Jam captures William Edge in a particularly relaxed and playful frame of mind—a collection built around the pleasure of musicians finding a groove and seeing where it leads.

Drawing from jazz, funk, blues and contemporary instrumental sounds, the album favors feel over formality. Melodies trade places with rhythms, grooves stretch out, and the music carries the spontaneity of a late-night session where nobody is watching the clock.

There is an easy confidence to Side of Jam. It can be smooth without becoming background music, funky without trying too hard, and sophisticated without taking itself too seriously.

The title says it rather well: a little jazz, a little groove, and a generous Side of Jam.