Turkuaz/Essential Groove

One of the busiest bands in the nebulous jam/funk scene these days, Turkuaz always delights when they land in Cleveland. The last few albums pack more than enough of a punch for anyone in the mood to dance. With the band’s last outing, 2015’s Digitonium, they double-down on the danceable 80s reinvention jams. It’s a bear of an album, too, at 23 tracks that stretch on for miles. We like “Nightswimming” and “The Generator” as examples of what this band does best: super tight grooves, bouncing bass lines and anthemic vocals. Onstage, they’re even better. Bring your dancing shoes. (Sandy)