DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS.

Durand Jones & the Indications creates soul music in which vocals, drums, bass, and guitar play in close proximity. Durand Jones' deep voice and Aaron Frazer's high vocals give the band two different entry points to the same feeling.

The arrangements derive their strength from details: a short guitar line, a brass response, or a chorus that slowly builds. Old soul colors take on a direct band energy. Listen to the interplay between the voices and the way the rhythm section keeps moving beneath a ballad.

Durand Jones & the Indications creates soul music in which the vocals and interplay seem to naturally bring each other to the forefront. A warm melody can be supported by a calm rhythm, while a firmer groove gives the song more movement. The varying vocal timbres and short instrumental responses keep the arrangements lively.

On LP, those nuances find a place within the larger album arc. Listen to the backing vocals and to what the rhythm section does when the chorus returns. A small change can suddenly open up a familiar pattern further. The selection also includes Durand Jones’ solo album Wait Til I Get Over; it has its own musical perspective and remains recognizable through its specific album pairing.

Discover the editions of Durand Jones & the Indications at SJELF: Wait Til I Get Over, Private Space, and Durand Jones & the Indications. View the available vinyl edition per record.

The musical background runs through soul and R&B. Explore the genre narratives and listen to the different timbres.

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