Safari were a jazz-funk ensemble known for blending sophisticated harmonies with groovy, danceable energy. This self-titled 2024 release from Vap and Beatball captures their essential sound—smooth, funky, and expertly arranged. The band combines jazz sensibilities with soul grooves and easy-listening charm, creating music that swings hard but never loses its cool sophistication. Horns punctuate crisp arrangements while the rhythm section drives grooves with precision and feel. There's real musicianship here—tight ensemble playing and clever harmonic choices that reveal new details with each listen. Essential for collectors of quality funk-jazz fusion from this era.