The Brand New Heavies formed in Ealing, West London in 1985 and became the anchor act of the acid jazz scene that emerged around Gilles Peterson’s Talkin’ Loud label and the Acid Jazz Records shop on Greek Street. Brother Sister, their third album, arrived in 1994 fronted by N’Dea Davenport, a Detroit-born singer who transformed their sound from an instrumental funk trio into one of the most commercially successful British soul acts of the decade. Dream On Dreamer reached the UK Top 10. Midnight at the Oasis, a cover of Maria Muldaur’s 1974 song, went to number four. The album debuted at number four on the UK charts and was certified platinum. It was N’Dea Davenport’s final album with the group before departing for a solo career, making it both a peak and a farewell.
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