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...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 22, 2017 | Contemporary Jazz |
Act Natural by Don Grolnick from the album “HEARTS AND NUMBERS” released in 1989 by Hip Pocket Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Don Grolnick – Synthesizer | Michael Brecker – Tenor Saxophone | Peter Erskine – Cymbal | Jeff...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 20, 2017 | Jazz Fusion |
Teen Town by Marcus Miller from the album “THE SUN DON’T LIE” released in 1993 by Dreyfus Jazz… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Marcus Miller – Bass, Don Alias – Congas, Omar Hakim, Steve Ferrone – Drums, Hiram Bullock –...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 19, 2017 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Albums |
Miles Davis – In a Silent Way ( Columbia / 1969 ) “Miles Davis is the most written about artist in the field of jazz, and I hate the word ” jazz,” I prefer using the phrase ” field of music. “…His recent albums are pointed to...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 15, 2017 | Jazz Fusion |
Curtains by Jeff Lorber Fusion from the album “SOFT SPACE” released in 1978 by Inner City Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Lester McFarland – Electric Bass, Dennis Bradford – Drums, Dean Reichert – Electric Guitar, Jeff Lorber...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 12, 2017 | Crossover Jazz, Favorite Artists, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
With his superb guitar technique and intelligent soloing, Lee Ritenour earned himself a special status among session guitarists, leaving his signature on numerous studio recordings in forty years. From rock and blues to Brazilian music, his influence spectrum is as...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 5, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Vocal Jazz |
Rare Silk – New Weave ( Polydor / 1983 ) The Grammy nominated debut album of Rare Silk, turned out to be the best vocal jazz record of the eighties, still a pleasure to listen. With high-class musicians including Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker and Ronnie Cuber...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 29, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Weather Report – Mysterious Traveller (Columbia / 1974) This great album made Weather Report a power band and was named ‘Record of the year’ in the ‘Down Beat readers poll’ in 1974. With Alphonso Johnson on bass (except “American...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 22, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk |
The Mysterious Flying Orchestra – The Mysterious Flying Orchestra (Victor RCA – 1977) John Coltrane’s legendary producer Bob Thiele on work with great studio session musicians producing a feast of jazz funk. “A Dream Deferred” and...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 12, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Thrust – Herbie Hancock ( Columbia / 1974 ) The follow-up album to Head Hunters turned out to be another masterpiece and became just as successful as it’s predecessor. The relaxed interplay goes on with almost the same lineup. Only Mike Clark replaces...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 6, 2017 | Favorite Artists, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Introduced by Frank Zappa as an outstanding keyboardist, George Duke later evolved into a groove master blending jazz, funk, rock and soul with his solo albums. He made a place in the Jazz world as a band leader, producer and an innovative composer, creating beautiful...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 26, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Smooth Jazz |
Night Calls by Everette Harp from the album “IN THE MOMENT” released in 2006 by Shanachie Records.. . MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Everette Harp – Alto Saxophone | Barry J. Eastmond – Keyboard Programming, Drums | Jonathan Butler – Guitar | Alex Al –...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 24, 2016 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk |
By All Means ( 1981 / PA USA ) One of the corner stones of our record collection. A real jazz funk gem that we never stopped listening since 1981 Featuring the cream of 70’s musicians like Herbie Hancock, Lee Ritenour and Jerry Hey, this intense album is a must...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 19, 2016 | Jazz Funk |
Shadows by The Mysterious Flying Orchestra from the album “THE MYSTERIOUS FLYING ORCHESTRA” released in 1977 by RCA Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bob Thiele – Producer | Charles Collins – Drums | Wilbur Bascomb – Bass | Jerry Friedman...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 7, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Artists, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Starting as a child prodigy in classical music, Herbie Hancock turned to jazz and played with Miles Davis in early sixties who gave him the idea to play the keyboards. From then onwards he tried to bring almost every technological innovation to his music, combining...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 4, 2016 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
Weather Report – Tale Spinnin’ ( Columbia / 1975 ) Alphonso Johnson and Leon “Ndugu” Chancler joined Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter in this LP in 1975. Alphonso was already in the group and recorded the previous LP “Mysterious...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 26, 2016 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Rock |
Jeff Beck – Blow By Blow (Epic / 1975) This all instrumental album, the first under his name, is the trademark of Jeff Beck’s unmistakable style. The album is based on his imaginative, blues based soloing, balanced and supported by a powerful ensemble...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 15, 2016 | Soul Jazz |
God Shiva by Meshell Ndegeocello from the album “PEACE BEYOND PASSION” released in 1996 by Maverick Records… MUSICIANS PERSONNEL: David Gamson – producer, drum programming | Meshell Ndegeocello – bass, vocals, writer, producer | Wendy Melvoin...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 14, 2016 | Favorite Albums |
Stevie Wonder – Songs In The Key Of Life (Tamla Motown / 1976) Stevie Wonder’s legendary “Songs In The Key Of Life”… What can you write about one of the greatest recordings of the 20th century? That it’s a double album of which...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 9, 2016 | Jazz |
Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me by Rahsaan Roland Kirk & Al Hibbler from the album “A MEETING OF THE TIMES” released in 1972 by Atlantic Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Rahsaan Roland Kirk – woodwinds, Al Hibbler – vocals, Hank...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 6, 2016 | Jazz |
Esbjorn Svensson Trio “I Mean You” (Live Video) MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Esbjörn Svensson – piano, Magnus Öström – drums, Dan Berglund – bass, Schleswig-Holstein Chamber Orchestra If you like this tune, probably you will love to...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 4, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Fusion |
Albatros Song by Passport from the album “CROSS COLLATERAL” released in 1974 by Atlantic Records… MUSICIANS PERSONNEL: Wolfgang Schmid – bass, guitar, Klaus Doldinger – saxophones, keyboards, Curt Cress – drums, percussion, Kristian...
by SomehowJazz | Oct 24, 2016 | Jazz Fusion |
Shadows by Jeff Lorber Fusion from the album “WIZARD ISLAND” released in 1980 by Arista Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Danny Wilson – Bass | Dennis Bradford – Drums | Kenny Gorelick – Flute, Saxophone | Jay Koder – Guitar |...
by SomehowJazz | Oct 11, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Herbie Hancock – Man-Child (Columbia / 1975) One of the best jazz funk, fusion records of all times, “Man-Child” is the third album of the powerful Hancock trilogy that started with “Head Hunters” in 1973. With the addition of a horn...
by SomehowJazz | Sep 14, 2016 | Live Videos |
Kenny Garrett, Kirk Whalum, Boney James, Rick Braun, Larry Carlton, George Duke “Always There” (Live at Montreux Jazz Festival, 1999) Musicians / Personnel: Kenny Garrett – Alto Sax, Kirk Whalum – Tenor Sax, Boney James – Tenor...
by SomehowJazz | Sep 9, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Albums |
Prelude ( CTI / 1972 ) With this 1972 album, Deodato separates himself from his Brazilian background and sets his trademark artistic arrangement style, combining jazz and groove with symphonic orchestration. ” Prelude ” is the album that made him an...
by SomehowJazz | Sep 8, 2016 | Favorite Artists, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
An exceptionally talented trumpet and flugelhorn player with a style of his own, Eddie Henderson was discovered and encouraged at an early age by jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis. He gained wide popularity starting with Herbie Hancock’s Mwandishi...
by SomehowJazz | Aug 28, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz |
The Beat Goes On by Patricia Barber from the album “COMPANION” released in 1999 by Premonition Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Michael Arnopol – Bass, Eric Montzka – Drums, Patricia Barber – Piano, Vocals, If you like this tune, probably...
by SomehowJazz | Aug 15, 2016 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Alphonso Johnson – Moonshadows ( Epic / 1976 ) “Moonshadows” This studio album released in 1976, is an important building stone of progressive funk music. Full of fresh and innovative ideas, it truly reflects the artistic spirit of the seventies. We...
