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--=[ Kelli Sae ]=--
2008-05-04 00:29:00 Kelli Sae - Heroine (2003)Link 2Kelli Sae is the voice for many known artist such as: Incognito, Count Basic and the Philippe Saisse Acoustic Trio. After the very successful release of her first self titled debut album - Kelli Sae, she now does it again with the new release, 'Heroine'. The new masterpiece is filled with diversified tracks that take listeners from uptempo party bangers to intimate ballads that weaken the heart. Heroine is rich and full of great emotion, moving lyrics and grasping tracks that will twist and turn you taking you for a fantastic ride into a world full of REAL live musical talent! So turn your speakers up LOUD!All track info is in the comment section... More About: Jazz
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2008-05-03 21:09:00 Lemongrass - Pour L'amour [2008]L'amour Link 2Roland Voss aka Lemongrass has every reason to celebrate. His brand-new album ?Pour l?Amour? is his tenth in a row of outstanding releases and continues to play with jazz elements already known from the preceding album ?Filmothèque?. In contrast to his previous instrumental approach, the sound on the new album gains further momentum by the beautiful voices of three female vocalists: Hamburg-based artist Skadi (known from "Fleur Solaire"), Tokyo singer Mayu (known from ?Ikebana?) and New York songstress Manalili add truly soul-tickling pleasures.Whereas ?Filmothèque? presented itself as a genre-bending album incorporating the most diverse ingredients, themes and plots, ? Pour L?Amour? comes as an all-embracing encyclopedia covering the eternal theme of love, which perpetrates the album in all facets transforming the overall theme into inspiring music with sense and sensibiltiy.?Pour L?Amour? has it all and thoroughly finds the perfect c... More About: Trip hop , Downtempo , Lemongrass
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2008-05-03 15:51:00 Climatic - Incanto [2008]Incanto Link 2Incanto, latin: 'to enchant by music', is the motto of Climatics second longplayer on 4mpo. The artist from Cologne once again has taken a long journey through various styles of electronic music without losing sight of the lounge/deep house concept. The album, which sustains a soft and slightly melancholic undertone, holds many cinematic moments. Sometimes one dives deeply into sun-splashed beach atmosphere, finds himself in a shady dock scenery , la James Bond and then gets carried away by a 70's french movie... Dennis Legree, a very expressive singer and songwriter, you might as well know by his collaborations with Inaya Day and Deep Dive Corporation, appears on two new vocal tracks: 'You rescued me', gospel music gets fused with trip hop, what comes out is a very personal and intense ballad. And on Everything', a smooth and tasty chill - house tune. Antonella D'Orio, the italian-born singer, also has added a lot of flavor to the album... More About: Nu jazz
--=[ Jeff Bradshaw ]=--
2008-05-03 15:32:00 Jeff Bradshaw - Bone Deep [2003]Deep Link 2Quality songs and arrangements throughout, all fused with soul, top shelf vocalists -- N'Dambi, Jill Scott, Bilial, Glenn Lewis all in trombone conversations.It is so smooth, upbeat and relaxing.You do not have to be a jazz fanatic to enjoy this.* Another Great DWBass Post *All track info is in the comment section... More About: Jazz , Jeff
--=[ Marvin Sapp ]=--
2008-05-03 15:02:00 Marvin Sapp - Marvin Sapp [1996]Sapp Link 2I enjoyed the whole album. Here are my favorite songs. They are: "Sweeter As the Days Go By", "Close to You", "Calling Me", "Use Me", "He Is Here", and "Over and Over Again". The CD really inspired me, it lifted my spirit to a higher place.Marvin Sapp-Grace & Mercy [1997]Link 2For those of you who listens to his music, you know he can sing, but do you know he can preach?! He is a very anointed man of God, and the message I heard was dynamite! Give Praise is a wonderful, worship song.This a very diiferent sound from Sapp, this CD demonstrates his range of vocal styles. I was pleasantly surprised by the melodic quality of this project. The title track is very grabbing, as well as, "Rain On Me" "Trust Him" and the beautiful "Lord Send Your Annointing". Nothing but good things happen when you listen.Marvin Sapp - Nothing Else Matters [1999]Link 2This third CD from my brotha' Marvin is an excellent addition to your spirtual CD collection. A... More About: Gospel , Marvin
--=[ Philippe Saisse ]=--
2008-05-03 03:21:00 Philippe Saisse Acoustique Trio Feat. Kelli Sae-Ready to Go [IMPORT][2004] Link 2The sound is superb and the playing and singing is fantastic!!Already a big hit in Japan, this contemporary album features the sultryvocals of Kelli Sae, a founding member of the acid jazz duo Count Basic. Here she's backed up by the extraordinary Philippe Saisse Acoustique Trio. Together they paint a widelandscape of both vocal and instrumental contemporary jazz that is highly captivating.Saisse, known for his work with Gary Burton, David Sanborn and Al Jarreau, displays on every track his amazing talent on both the acoustic piano and electronic keyboard.This release contains 11 songs, including their unique version of theBee Gee's hit'Stayin' Alive' and Cat Stevens' immortal song 'Wild World.'* Another Great DWBass Post *All track info is in the comment section.. More About: Jazz , Nu jazz
--=[ Sova ]=--
2008-05-03 01:09:00 Sova - Tempo Tantrum [2003]Tempo Link 2The debut album from Sova ( a k a Lawrence Aswin and Edward Andez from Indonesia ) is sensual and hypnotic, employing such vibration and unique rhythms. Sova draws extensively on their experience from East Coast breakbeat soul styles combine with variety element of electronic ambience.With the soul variation of funk-electronic, they are exploring with more chillout and downtempo scenery, for which they first found a new soulful dance tracks as well as a sampling of their stunning dance floor hits " Biarkanlah aku.."&" ikuti aku ", even that track is an inspired naked of downtempo grooves, deep soul and jazz, but they still want to keep clear on the issue of their influences.SOVA - Selayang Jingga [2006]Jingga Link 2GetReady Records is proud to release 'Selayang Jingga' (A Flight of Orange) - the second album release from a duo: SOVA (Lawrence Aswin & Edward Andez) - which follows the mostly acclaimed debut ?Indecisive feat. Soulmate?... More About: Downtempo , Nu jazz
--=[ Mocca Bar ]=--
2008-05-03 01:04:00 VA - Mocca Bar [2007]Mocca Link 2If you enjoy downtempo dub, jazz, and latin downtempo, you'll enjoy this disc.All track info is in the comment section.. More About: Nu jazz
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2008-05-02 17:49:00 Urban Knights - Urban Knights V [2003]Link 2The is the fifth album from the rotating smooth jazz all-star showcaseUrban Knights, and it continues with much the same flavor as the group's previous releases: a mix of post-bop jazz influences and straightforward R&B. The album opens with an instrumental version of Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give It Up" featuring bandleader Ramsey Lewis covering the main vocal parts with his piano. Two collective originals follow, leading into Michelle Williams' soft vocals on "Will You Still Love Me?" "On the Up" is an original with a thick electronic funk thanks largely to Kenny Garrett. Another group original follows in the same vein, although the collective takes on Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" yield mixed results, holding Steve Zoloto's sax over the top of a groove. Some contemporary R&B pokes through on "No One," and Orbert Davis invokes a bit of Miles Davis on his trumpet over the funk of "The New Funktier." After another short R... More About: Jazz , Urban
--=[ Wolfgang Haffner ]=--
2008-05-02 17:26:00 Wolfgang Haffner-Live & Real [2002]Real Link 2In spring 2002 the new Wolfgang Haffner Band went on a 25 city - tour across Europe. Without even trying to be bashful about it, this band en route with Haffner,a native from Nuremberg, could just as well be designated a Dream Band when it comes to Groove-Jazz . Multiphonically magnificent the soaring saxophone workby Hungarian top-instrumentalist Tony Lakatos; on loan from the Nils Landgren Funk Unit the authoritative bass voicings from Magnum Coltrane Price; at times thrilling, other times gossamer light, always enchanting the guitar sounds of DutchmanPeter Tiehuis when his fingers touch down on the strings. Vladislav Sendetzki from Poland comps a sovereign keyboard foundation for the group's sounds, paving the way for vocalist Eddie Greene, who performs brilliantly for example in a soul-seething rendition of that Roy Ayers' classic "Searchin'". Besides the highlights from the repertoire of the last two studio CDs , although here... More About: Wolfgang
--=[ Rip One ]=--
2008-05-02 17:09:00 Rip One - Epitome [2008]Epitome Link 2DJ Day's career started in LA- based parties, including Battles.DJ Day formed The International Crew in 1995.Both scratch and production skills to polish the scene at the time analog popular compilation RETURN OF THE DJ 3 Series and the LAID IN FULL,his first solo release. This joint has Jazz, funk, soul, Latin and various other elements of production skills and strong beats.Participating are Deckstream, Aloe Blacc and Cradle/Attitude joined by Dillion The Smile Rays from MC Therapy, etc.All track info is in the comment section... More About: Underground
--=[ Madhouse 2 ]=--
2008-05-02 15:38:00 Madhouse 24 [Rare][1987]24 link 2" 24" is a SUPER RARE collectable for Prince fans, released the same year as the more subtle 'Madhouse 8'! Back in 1986-1987, (Prince, Eric Leeds, Dr.Fink, Levi Seacer Jr, John Lewis, and Sheila E), and they created a more accessible project this time around.Madhouse - 8-16 B-sides [Rare][1987]B-Sides Link 2Much like Sheila E in The Glamorous Life, this was recorded in just under 5 days. More a Prince album featuring Eric Leeds than a proper "pop jazz" album, its a complete left turn from what Prince was doing at the time. If anything, the first 2 Madhouse albums will ALWAYS serve as prominent examples of Prince's prowess on the drums. You can play Five and Seven back to back for that. I had the pleasure of meeting Eric once and he basically spilled the beans on how the albums came about. Prince wanted to repay him for sticking around during all the changes in his band(s). From the beginning of 85 through the end of 86, Eric had been in The Family... More About: Funk , Future Jazz
--=[ Khani Cole ]=--
2008-05-02 14:55:00 Khani Cole - Places [1998]Places Link 2Great Release from Al Jarreau and the Emotions Collaborator. Also Wrote and Produce Hits for Billy Ocean, and Marivn Gaye.This is a must have for Smooth listeners. You won't be disappointed. Every track is nice. Thanks Expansion records for bringing back some real music.All track info is in the comment section.. More About: Jazz
--=[ Cooly's Hotbox ]=--
2008-05-02 14:45:00 Cooly's HotBox - Don't Be Afraid [2004]HotBox Link 2The recent Cooly's Hotbox album, "DON'T BE AFRAID GET ON"(purpose records) is one of their best works to date including songs that have grabbed the publics attention, nationally and internationally. "Lose your friends" is the centerpiece in an sbcglobal.net commercial complete with visual clips of the band. "Maybe I" has been featured on "The Kevin Hill Show" and has been in regular rotation on Rafe Gomez's groove boutique, a program on cd 101.9s newly formatted internet radiostation" new york chill" "Are we lovers" has been in regular rotation for weeks on jazz FM in the UK. In addition the cuts "After life" ,"get on" , "don't be afraid", and "touch my body", have been getting major club play since the release of the album, by respected Djs around the world.ANGELA sang vocals for COOLY'S HOTBOX and REEL PEOPLE. Lush neo soul production and vocals for one of the top rated singers of the underground.John Christian UrichProdu...
--=[ Slapbak ]=--
2008-05-02 02:41:00 Slapbak-Return of the Fast Food Funk ateers [1999]Slapbak Link 2Slapbak! their fusion of funk, hip-hop, R&B, and rock has amazed their audiences over the years.Since their first album ('Fast Food Funkateers' with the help of Funk alumnis Bootsy, George Clinton and Larry Blackmon of Cameo), Slapbak has consitently kept on doing their brand of Funk which really sounds like no other.* Another Great DWBass Post *All track info is in the comment section..
--=[ Eric Leeds ]=--
2008-05-02 00:38:00 Eric Leeds - Things Left Unsaid [1993]Unsaid Link 2His name is Eric Leeds and he is funky, at least some of the time, on the intriguing and eclectic yet often maddening Things Left Unsaid--his second WB project. Having toured with the enigmatic Prince for years, has picked up many of The Artist's (Prince) habits, both good and self indulgent. Despite moments of hot funk, this disc is all over the place, hitting on fusion, then world beat, then soul, finally Latin. With better overall melodic conception.Eric Leeds from the group Madhouse continues their specific soundscape here, but in a more relaxed way. Excellent album though!Eric Leeds - Times Squared [1991]Squared Link 2Sax player Eric Leeds - known principally for his stinging punches of sound and burlesque-hot solos on various Prince records and as a key member of the defunct band Madhouse - steps out on his own on this hard-to-get record. It's got a number of Prince-penned tunes on here, but for the most part it's a smooth ... More About: Jazz , Funk
--=[ Will Downing ]=--
2008-05-01 17:03:00 Will Downing - Will Downing [1988]Downing Link 2Will's self-titled debut CD includes such beautiful Quiet Storm gems as "Dancing In The Moonlight", "Free", "Do You?" and "Sending Out An S.O.S.". I highly recommend this CD to all Will Downing fans. Excellent, smooth and a great performer. Will later on released more albums of this size and also the more jazzy kind. Personally I like this debut album more, and also the follow up "Come Together As One (1989)".Will Downing - Come Together as One [1989]Together Link 2Will Downing's second CD was his most eclectic and versatile as he covers everything from jazzy ballads to hard-hitting New Jack Swing dance tracks. The simply gorgeous Quiet Storm ballads "I'll Wait", "The Love We Share", "Too Soon", "Test Of Time" and his simply mesmerizing and jazzy remake of Rose Royce's "Wishing On A Star" are all superb but the dance tracks don't do his voice or talents justice.He has the ability to move you to a party groove or soothe you into a ... More About: Jazz
--=[ Candy Dulfer 2 ]=--
2008-05-01 14:04:00 Candy Dulfer - Candy Store [2007]Store Link 2True to the cute, winking title of her Heads Up debut, the glamorous and funky Dutch sax superstar offers a tasty little bagful of everything to please the funky, smooth and exotic tastebuds of jazz and R&B fans around the world. There's feisty, blistering jamming with multiple horn textures and jangling guitars (the sizzling opening track "Candy"), easy grooving, melodic old school soul ("L.A. Citylights"), raw and thumping, brassy party singalongs ("Music = Love," the buoyant and breezy "Summertime") and even a scorching Latin/Caribbean island dance-along ("La Cabana") and a jaunt to Jamaica (the jumpy, lilting "Smokin' Gun").Candy Store was easily one of contemporary jazz's finest and funkiest releases of 2007.Candy Dulfer - Live in Amsterdam [IMPORT][2001]Amsterdam Link 2This album is absolutely fantastic. It's a live recording of songs such as the classic "Lily was here", performed together with Dave Stewart. The Sax solo sen... More About: Jazz , Funk , Candy , Candy Dulfer
--=[ Baby Charles ]=--
2008-05-01 13:42:00 Baby Charles ? Baby Charles [2008]Baby Link 2Inspired by the late 60's funk of Eddie Bo, The J.B.'s and The Meters. This is unashamed, retro, feel good, funky music. Baby Charles hail from Brighton & with this debut have produced one of the best deep funk albums of recent times. Fronted by soul diva Dionne Charles, the guitar, bass, drums, flute, sax and keyboards lay down the chicken-fried grooves. The band has created an album full of killer grooves. My personal faves are the Egyptian jazz flavored ?The Sphinx? and the afro funk cover of The Artic Monkeys ?I bet you look good on the dance floor.?* Another Great 8th Light Post *All track info is in the comment section.. More About: Baby , Funk
--=[Gil Scott-Heron 2]=--
2008-05-01 01:02:00 Glory [The Gil Scott Heron Collection] [UK][Disc 1]Link 2Glory [The Gil Scott Heron Collection] [UK][Disc 2]Link 2Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential black music artists of his generation Like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Curtis Mayfield his music transgresses all music boundaries, and he is heralded in rock as in soul and jazz circles Along with his partner and lyricist, Brian Jackson, Gil wrote and recorded some of the most memorable songs of the 70 s always with poignant lyrics "The Bottle" has been a club favorite since its release in 1973, "Johannesburg" predicted the unrest in South Africa 2 years before Soweto,In his hey day Gil Scott Heron was not merely an entertainer, he was a social institution and attending his shows were a gathering that transcended merely going to a club... as if his street poetry and political diatribes weren't enough, he had some of the funkiest and Jazziest rhythm sections on the planet... (often fronting them wearing a jea... More About: Spoken Word
--=[ Omar ]=--
2008-04-30 18:59:00 Omar - Best by Far [2000]Omar Link 22000 'Best Of' compilation from this Acid Jazz guru. Featuring a cover of William DeVaughn's classic 'Be Thankful' on which he duets here with Erykah Badu!, Other highlights include, 'I Guess', 'Something Real', 'Goodness', 'Prologue', 'Tell Me', 'Come On.Omar - There's Nothing Like This [1990]Like this Link 2My favorite tracks on this one are: "There's nothing like this" (including remix version), "Fine" and "I'm In Love". His songs are full of love and great passion for life and romance. Omar is one of those artist who may never get air play here in the U.S. but will always get madd love over seas.All track info is in the comment section.. More About: Omar
--=[ Chris Standring 2 ]=--
2008-04-30 18:17:00 Chris Standring - Love & Paragraphs [2008]Paragraphs Link 2On Love & Paragraphs, guitarist Chris Standring puts aside his trusty longtime jazz axe, the archtop Benedetto, and digs into more earthy blues-rock territory on five tracks with two Fender Strats; he played the Strat back in the 80s until switching to the other guitar to better tackle the acid jazz grooves which caught his ear in the early 90s. Top tunes include first single, "Love & Paragraphs," "CS In The Sunshine," "Liquid Soul," "Qwertyuiop"and "As Luck Woul Have It". An inspired innovator in both smooth and chill jazz Standring's newest CD will attract jazz lovers and beyond with it's fan-friendly grooves. Chris Standring - Groovalicious [2003]Groovalicious Link 2This cd features a great blend of sax, trumpet, and flute along with Chris' jazzy guitar work and produces a cd that's a real winner.This CD is so funky, rockin', bumpin' that you may not be able to take it to work with you for fear that no ... More About: Chris
--=[ Underground 5 ]=--
2008-04-30 13:54:00 Restoring Poetry in Music - Dream Awake [2004]Awake Link 2Restoring Poetry in Music offers stylistic elements of funk, jazz, hip-hop, rock and soul. Without resorting to genre classification, RPM's music provides energetic inspiration to listeners looking to move their body, mind and spirit.Ever since people began to organize sound into patterns of pitch and rhythm, music has always been a source of energy and inspiration. Restoring Poetry in Music taps into this never-ending sonic source every time they take the stage. Whether you're looking for intelligent lyrics, hypnotic grooves and textures, or uncharted improvisational journeys, RPM has something to offer every audience member. An RPM set contains stylistic elements of funk, jazz,hip-hop, rock and soul. However, without resorting to genre classification, the bottom line is that Restoring Poetry in Music provides energetic inspiration to a crowd looking to move their body, mind and spirit.It doesn't matter what style of mus... More About: Hip Hop , Trip hop , Underground
--=[ Parkdrive ]=--
2008-04-30 03:53:00 Parkdrive - Parkdrive [2006]Link 2Parkdrive, made up of two Berklee College of Music graduates, Rayen and Juno, teamed with Mikuni?s unique vocals, continues to make various appearances and interviews in press formats, radio and television.Their fresh and new sound in the Indonesian music industry led them to collaborate with well known local musicians of the same genre, such as Rieka Roeslan and Ali Akbar from ?The Groove?, Philipe from ?The Sixth Element?, and Glen Fredly, both in the studio and in their live shows. One of their works with Glen ?Selalu Tersenyum? can be found in the soundtrack of the movie ?Cinta Silver?. parkdrive?s subtle mix of pop and jazz has allowed their music to be accepted in a wide range of music listeners.Park Drive ~ Ku CobaAll track info is in the comment section.. More About: Downtempo , Nu jazz
--=[ Candi Staton ]=--
2008-04-30 03:36:00 Candi Staton - His Hands [2006]Staton Link 2Candi Staton is the latest in the row of veterans to be brought back under our attention. The last two decades she mostly spend singing gospel. His Hands is her first secular effort in years. And a successful effort it is. In part because of the choice in song, in part because of her deliverance.Talk about a comeback. The former first lady of Southern soul, now 66, reaches back to her secular heyday for In His Hands, a chronicle of hurt so drenched in raw feeling you can practically wring out the sweat and tears. This is music as time-travel: like Sharon Jones of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings or Bettye Lavette, Staton flouts the rules of modern music-making--nothing flashy here, no tarted-up beats or slick come-ons--in favor of sending her listeners to somewhere deep in the trenches of a heart that--despite it all--refuses to frost over. The wrenching title track tears the no-trespassing sign off the topic of domestic abuse with transcend...
--=[ Lizz Fields ]=--
2008-04-29 22:37:00 Lizz Fields - Pleasureville [2008]Lizz Link 2A definite trip to Pleasureville with Lizz Fields -- an artist who's really grown tremendously since we last heard from her! Lizz has a much more mature look on the cover of the record, and her music definitely shows that change -- a shift into tighter songwriting than before, and a really solid sound that has her blossoming greatly as a soul artist. We loved her debut, but we're even more surprised at the sound of this one -- a complicated mix of modes that really lets Fields open up vocally, especially on some of the mellower tunes, which we really like a lot. There's some jazzy touches too -- and these come off very well, by pushing Lizz into strongly confident territory, yet without some of the diva soul cliches of other contemporary artists. All in all, there's a really unique feel to the record -- and although it's been years since Field's last album, it's clear she's been using all of that time to really develop herself as ...
--=[ Manchild ]=--
2008-04-29 18:40:00 Manchild - Manchild [1997]Manchild Link 2A group that should have been much bigger than it was, the 70s/80s funk/rock/R&B collective Manchild takes the gritty guitar work of masters like Jimi Hendrix & Sly & The Family Stone and adds exquisite harmonizing reminiscent of Earth, Wind & Fire to create beautifully textured music that any fan of the above-mentioned groups should definitely want to check out. This group was also the first musical endeavor undertaken by the now-legendary Babyface. This compilation disc is probably the best place to start for a good introduction to this group, as it contains material made both before and after Babyface became a member of the group, and many of the group's original albums are available only as expensive import CDs, and the original LPs/cassettes are long out of print and very difficult to come by these days.All track info is in the comment section.. More About: Funk
--=[ Lionel Richie ]=--
2008-04-29 18:28:00 Lionel Richie-Renaissance [2001][Part1]Lionel Richie-Renaissance [2001][Part2]On Renaissance, Lionel Richie proves that, even after more than 30 years in the business, he's still got it. With tracks produced by some of the leading producers in R&B, Latin, and dance music, Renaissance plays like a sampler of contemporary popular music. Richie is at his romantic best on "Don't You Ever Go Away," an intoxicatingly soulful ballad that leaves anyone within earshot rocking to its hypnotic beat. With its bass-heavy production and complex vocal patterns, "Wasted Time" (a song about a love affair gone sour) is a melodic testament to Richie's vocal ability. He traveled to London to work with dance music producers Rawling and Taylor on "Angel," a love song with serious party potential. What is most impressive about Renaissance is not that Richie has kept his ear to the street, but rather that he has taken the contemporary and made it his own. So the songs are updated and Richie's voice... More About: Lionel Richie , Lionel
--=[ Bob Baldwin 2 ]=--
2008-04-29 14:29:00 Bob Baldwin - Brazil Chill [2004]Brazil Link 2An amazing CD! If you're looking to get away from your daily grind, listening to "Brazil Chill" will wisk you away causing you to forget where you are and truly believe that you are on the beach in Brazil!I see this excellent album as the successor of real classics such as "A Brazilian Love Affair" by George Duke (1979), "Salongo" by Ramsey Lewis (1976) or "Happy People" by Paulinho Da Costa (1979). Like "Brazil Chill", these albums contain brilliant mixtures of American style Jazz -Funk and Brazilian rhythms as well as melodies and vocals from the largest Latin-American country, which delivers the most wonderful folklore music on this planet.Bob Baldwin - Standing Tall [2002]Standing Link 2Following Bobbaldwin.com, this underrated keyboardist returns with a breezy star-studded effort that's one of the best smooth-jazz albums of the year. He frames his tracks in the classic '70s contemporary jazz style of the Crusaders or Roy Ayers, wh...
--=[ Incognito 2 ]=--
More articles from this author:2008-04-29 01:50:00 Incognito-Tales From The Beach [2008]Tales Link 2British neo-soul and acid jazz group Incognito have signed a new recording contract with U.S. label Heads Up International. The group, led by guitarist and producer Bluey Maunick, will release their new CD, Tales From The Beach, on June 24th.While the Incognito lineup has changed over the years, the new album will once again feature the talents of drummer Richard Bailey, bassist Francis Hylton, keyboardist Matt Cooper, and vocalists Tony Momrelle, Joy Rose and Imaani.The title of the new CD, Tales From The Beach, is drawn for Maunick's experiences growing up in on the African coastal island of Mauritius."When I was a kid, my first taste of music came from the beaches," he says. "I spent a lot of time listening to the hotel bands, or the bands playing around the bonfires and cookouts. It's a small island, so there were beaches everywhere. I was always watching live musicians play. So for inspiration for this album, I went back to var... More About: Jazz , Incognito 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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