by SomehowJazz | May 30, 2020 | Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Palm Grease by Herbie Hancock from the album “THRUST” released in 1974 by Columbia Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Herbie Hancock – Fender Rhodes, Hohner D6 Clavinet, ARP Odyssey, ARP Soloist, ARP 2600 | Bennie Maupin – Tenor Saxophone,...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 29, 2020 | Funk, Jazz Funk |
Reach For It by George Duke from the album “REACH FOR IT” released in 1977 by Epic Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Leon “Ndugu” Chancler – Drums, Vocals | George Duke – Keyboards, Synthesizer (Bass) | Charles Icarus Johnson –...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 30, 2020 | Contemporary Jazz |
Backward Country Boy Blues by Terri Lyne Carrington from the album “MONEY JUNGLE: PROVOCATIVE IN BLUE” released in 2013 by Concord Jazz label… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Terri Lyne Carrington – Drums | Christian McBride – Bass | Gerald Clayton...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 15, 2020 | Jazz Fusion |
City by Jeff Lorber Fusion from the album “GALAXY” released in 2011 by Heads Up International… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jeff Lorber – Keyboards, Synth Bass | Jimmy Haslip – Bass | Eric Marienthal – Alto Saxophone | Paul Jackson...
by SomehowJazz | Sep 22, 2019 | Funk & Soul, Jazz Funk |
Amplify My Soul (Pt.1 & Pt.2) by Incognito from the album “AMPLIFIED SOUL” released in 2014 by Shanachie Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bluey – Guitar & Producer | Francis Hylton – Bass | Francesco Mendolla – Drums | Matt Cooper...
by SomehowJazz | Jun 8, 2019 | Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Funk, Smooth Jazz |
It’s On by George Duke from the album “AFTER HOURS” released in 1998 by Warner Bros. Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Byron Miller – Electric Bass | Leon Ndugu Chancler – Drums | George Duke – Electric Piano (Wurlitzer 140 B) | Ray...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 27, 2019 | Latin Jazz |
First Light by Tito Puente from the album “ON BROADWAY” released in 1982 by Concord Jazz Picante label… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jorge Dalto – Acoustic & Electric Piano | Bobby Rodriguez – Bass | Jerry Gonzalez –...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 22, 2019 | Contemporary Jazz, Live Videos |
Jack DeJohnette, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland “JOHN McKEE” live in Antibes 1990… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jack DeJohnette – Drums | Pat Metheny – Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer | Herbie Hancock – Grand Piano, Synthesizer |...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 16, 2019 | Contemporary Jazz |
Au Lait by Pat Metheny Group, from the album “OFFRAMP” released in 1982 by ECM Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Pat Metheny – Guitar synthesizer, Guitar, Synclavier Guitar | Lyle Mays – Piano, Synthesizer, Autoharp, Organ, Synclavier | Steve...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 22, 2018 | Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
The Chicken by Jaco Pastorius Live at Montreux jazz festival in 1982 MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jaco Pastorius – Bass | Othello Molineux – Steel Drums | Randy Brecker – Trumpet | Bob Berg – Tenor Sax | Peter Erskine – Drums | Don Alias – Congas | Other Jaco...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 10, 2018 | Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
Are You Going With Me by Pat Metheny Group… Live Video MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Pat Metheny – Guitar synthesizer | Lyle Mays – Keyboards, piano | Steve Rodby – Electric bass | Dan Gottlieb – Drums | If you like this tune,...
by SomehowJazz | Jun 13, 2018 | Blues, Live Videos |
Larry Carlton and Robben Ford perform “COLD COLD” live in Osaka, Japan, 2006… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Larry Carlton – Guitar | Robben Ford – Guitar | If you like this tune, probably you will love to experience our live streaming as...
by SomehowJazz | May 16, 2018 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Soul R&B |
Isola Natale by Jeff Golub with Brian Auger, from the album “TRAIN KEEPS A ROLLING” released in 2013 by Entertainment One Music… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Brian Auger – Hammond B3 Organ | Luis Conte – Percussion | Steve Ferrone – Drums |...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 15, 2017 | Contemporary Jazz, Soul |
Ah Yeah by Robert Glasper from the album “BLACK RADIO” released in 2012 by Blue Note Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Chrisette Michele – Vocals | Musiq Soulchild – Vocals | Robert Glasper – Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesizer...
by SomehowJazz | Jul 5, 2017 | Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Actual Proof by Herbie Hancock from the album “THRUST” released in 1974 by Columbia Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Mike Clark – Drums | Paul Jackson – Bass | Bennie Maupin – Saxophones, Bass Clarinet | Bill Summers –...
by SomehowJazz | Jun 28, 2017 | Contemporary Jazz |
3 East by John Abercrombie from the album “NIGHT” released in 1984 by ECM Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: John Abercrombie – Guitar | Michael Brecker – Tenor Saxophone | Jan Hammer – Keyboards | Jack DeJohnette – Drums | Jan Erik...
by SomehowJazz | Jun 21, 2017 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion |
Ratso by Karizma from the album “PERFECT HARMONY” released in 2012 by Creatchy Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: David Garfield – Keyboards | Vinnie Colaiuta – Drums | Michael Landau – Electric Guitar | Tim Pearce – Electric Guitar |...
by SomehowJazz | Jun 15, 2017 | Contemporary Jazz, Live Videos |
Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock “Liza” Piano duo from the masters, 1989 Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival… Favorite Herbie Hancock Tunes: 4am Actual Proof Bubbles Butterfly – (Live Video) Gettin’ To The Good Part Hang Up Your Hang Ups...
by SomehowJazz | May 28, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk |
David Matthews – Super Funky Sax ( GNP Crescendo / 1984 ) Here comes the former James Brown arranger David Matthews with a jazz funk masterpiece that hits the heart of SomehowJazz’ music taste and makes it to the top 10 of our favorite album collection....
by SomehowJazz | May 21, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz, Jazz Funk |
Donald Byrd – Street Lady ( Blue Note / 1973 ) Out of once in a life time collaboration of Donald Byrd and Larry Mizell, emerged this unique jazz, funk and groove experience that only gets better with time. All the pieces are original compositions, of which...
by SomehowJazz | May 14, 2017 | Brazilian Jazz, Favorite Albums |
Flora Purim – Stories To Tell ( Milestone / 1974 ) In her second solo album, Flora Purim perfects her unique style, mixing Brazilian music and jazz, together with great musicians like George Duke and Airto Moreira. “Insensatez” (How Insensitive) is...
by SomehowJazz | May 7, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz |
Horace Silver – Sterling Silver ( Blue Note / 1979 ) A collectors album. 1979 Blue Note LP features previously unissued tunes of Horace Silver except for Señor Blues (Vocal version and Alternate take) and Tippin. Trio version of “Que Pasa” was...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 29, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz, Jazz Fusion |
Chick Corea – Secret Agent ( Polydor / 1978 ) With three studio recordings and two live albums, 1978 was a record breaking year for Chick Corea in terms of productivity. Secret Agent is one of these studio albums with a rich orchestration featuring a horn...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 12, 2017 | Electronic Jazz, Favorite Tunes |
Arroyo by Erik Truffaz from the album “BENDING NEW CORNERS” released in 1999 by Blue Note Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Erik Truffaz – Trumpet | Marcello Giuliani – Bass | Patrick Muller – Piano | Marc Erbetta – Drums | If you...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 3, 2017 | Jazz Funk, Live Videos |
Some Skunk Funk By The Brecker Brothers recorded live in Barcelona, 1992… Musicians / Personnel: Michael Brecker – Tenor Saxophone | Randy Brecker – Trumpet | Mike Stern – Guitar | Dennis Chambers – Drums | George Whitty – Keyboards...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 26, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Rock |
Blood, Sweat & Tears ( Columbia / 1968 ) The amazing voice of David Clayton-Thomas, a fantastic brass arrangement, jazz meets rock, a milestone in music history. “Spinning Wheel”, “You Made Me So Very Happy” and especially “God Bless...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 17, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Yellowjackets – Yellowjackets ( Warner Bros. / 1981 ) This fantastic debut album of the jazz fusion band was first totally underrated, only to be rediscovered after their second release. Robben Ford’s great guitar solo on “Rush Hour” remains...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 12, 2017 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Albums |
Carla Bley – Heavy Heart ( Watt-ECM / 1984 ) This great contemporary jazz record from 1984, still sounding fresh after so many years, is our favorite Carla Bley album, melodic and light and yet carrying a dark undertone. A jazz orchestration masterpiece as well,...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 5, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Pat Metheny Group – Offramp ( ECM / 1982 ) An exceptional musician who fits no category but his own, and the album that marked it for good. Offramp is the first studio recording on which Pat Metheny used the guitar synthesizer together with synclavier, and with...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 26, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Jeff Lorber Fusion – Wizard Island (Arista / 1980) This innovative and intensive album has a special place in our record collection as a milestone in the jazz fusion genre. We were surprised by its uniqueness when it first came out. Our favorite pieces are...
