The long anticipated release of Driving Force, 3rd Force's seventh
recording on Higher Octave Music, adds an exhilarating chapter to the
multi-faceted, gently exotic groove-oriented instrumental phenomenon
that's been a mainstay of the smooth jazz format since the ensemble's
self-titled 1994 debut. Featuring performances by Marc Antoine, Eric
Darius, Brian Hughes, and Tom Scott, the album marks a bigger
in-your-face sound for the band, honoring vintage Motor City funk and
the original '70s urban cool.
3rd Force just completed our first promotional video. You can watch it here. Also please visit our Myspace page at www.myspace.com/3rdforce and add us as a friend.
Driving Force is the next level of the "force" phenomenon. Just when you think 3rd Force just can’t get any better, they roll out another sensational project. I know 3rd force fans will truly dig it. Driving Force gives a smooth ride. It handles the curves well and it will deliver and keep delivering musical paintings for miles and miles to come -Abyss Jazz Magazine
Vital Force is the only album I have bought that I enjoy every cut on it. Some times, you buy an album for one song, which is what I did with this album. However, after listening to it from the first time I love all the songs that are offered here. I am 57 and have 100's of albums of music this one will remain my all time favorite. My 11 and 8-year-old daughters love this album also, it spans the generations. - J. Warne / Witchita, KS
