Joseph Quiles gilded his grooves in his jazz fusion collaboration, ‘Inner Drive’ –

Joseph Quiles cemented his command over smooth jazz fusion in his third single, Inner Drive, created in collaboration with Brandon Votel and Eddie Wiernik. As the basslines reach back into the golden groove of 70s funk, the track finds its sonic soul in the big band brass that colours the soundscape with rhythmic opulence. It’s an accordant, richly layered production that breathes with intent, letting the momentum spill from the rhythm section and swell in each fluid note of the saxophone and piano.

Inner Drive doesn’t seek a climax; it builds a world. One where the smoothness doesn’t come at the expense of vitality, where the swank sits side-by-side with sincerity. The kinetic synergy of each instrument is tuned to escapism. The sax dances in restraint as the piano guides the melody. The percussive textures feel handpicked, not programmed, giving each shift in energy a deeply human quality.

Quiles’ vision of jazz fusion is vibrant in restraint and methodical in passion. Collaborating with Votel and Wiernik brought depth without overwhelming the groove. It’s not just a track for the jazz traditionalists or the funk disciples. It’s a release for those chasing sonic sophistication with soul intact. Inner Drive allows each element to breathe, stretch, and shine on its own terms, while keeping the whole tightly bound in smooth elegance.

Inner Drive is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify. 

Review by Amelia Vandergast