Ari Joshua Honors Skerik’s Sax in “Scared of Eric”

The young and talented artist has released his latest track, “Scared of Eric.” Ari Joshua is a guitarist, composer, and arranger known for blending jazz, rock, funk, and experimental sounds with a fearless approach. He is a New School graduate, and has collaborated with members of some of the world's iconic bands, while running Music Factory Records and The Music Factory Music School. 

Ari Joshua

A groovy tribute to the legendary sax player, featuring the fusion of boogaloo swing, funk grit, and a fearless approach. 

His new track, “Scared of Eric” is in collaboration with Delvon Lamarr on organ, Grant Schroff on drums, and the legendary Skerik on saxophone. The song is a psychedelic boogaloo-funk jam written as a tribute to Skerik, whose explosive sax tone drives the track’s energy. The song opens with a brooding cinematic build before the groovy tones of guitar, organ, and drums. With the confluence of all these instruments, “Scared of Eric” balances the absence of lyricism with its musicality. 

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