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Our jazz blog is based on the music style of Radio SomehowJazz. Favorite tunes from jazz funk, jazz fusion and other contemporary styles of jazz… Just click on the album covers to listen.
Traffic “The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys”
The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys by Traffic from the album "THE LOW SPARK OF HIGH HEELED BOYS" released in 1971 by Island Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Steve Winwood - Acoustic Piano, Organ | Chris Wood - Tenor Saxophone | Rik Grech - Bass | Jim Gordon -...
Billy Cobham – Crosswinds
Billy Cobham - Crosswinds (Atlantic/1974) The second album of Billy Cobham with his exquisite compositions is a jazz funk and jazz fusion masterpiece, a must have for every music collector. All pieces are arranged by Cobham, and the fantastic studio performance of the...
George Duke “Someday”
Someday by George Duke from the album "I LOVE THE BLUES, SHE HEARD MY CRY"released in 1975 by MPS Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: George Duke - Vocals, ARP & Moog Synthesizers, Rhodes Electric Piano, Hohner D-6 Clavinet, Mutron Phasers | Leon Ndugu...
Jeff Lorber Fusion “Rain Dance / Wanna Fly”
Rain Dance / Wanna Fly by Jeff Lorber Fusion from the album "NOW IS THE TIME" released in 2010 by Heads Up International label... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Irene Bauza - Lead and Backing Vocals | Frankie Biggz - Backing Vocals | Jeff Lorber - Keyboards | Jimmy...
Robert Glasper Experiment “Ah Yeah”
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 | Derrick Hodge - Bass | Chris...
Pat Metheny Group “If I Could”
If I Could by Pat Metheny Group from the album "FIRST CIRCLE" released in 1984 by ECM Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Pat Metheny - Acoustic Guitar | Lyle Mays - Oberheim Synthesizer | Steve Rodby - Acoustic Bass | Paul Wertico - Drums | Jan Erik Kongshaug -...
Traffic “Tragic Magic”
Tragic Magic by Traffic from the album "SHOOT OUT AT THE FANTASY FACTORY" released in 1973 by Island Records... MUSICIANS /PERSONNEL: Steve Winwood - Guitar, Piano, Organ | Chris Wood - Saxophone | Jim Capaldi - Percussion | David Hood - Bass | Roger Hawkins -...
Larry Carlton “Free Way”
Free Way by Larry Carlton From the album "SESSION MASTERS" released in 2015 by 335 Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Larry Carlton - Guitar | Travis Carlton - Bass | Toss Panos - Drums | Jeff Babko - Keyboards | Produced by Csaba Petocz | Composed &...
Herbie Hancock “Actual Proof”
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 - Percussion | Herbie Hancock - Fender...
Manhattan Transfer “Nothin’ You Can Do About It”
Nothin' You Can Do About It by Manhattan Transfer from the album "EXTENSIONS" released in 1979 by Atlantic Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Tim Hauser - Lead Vocal, Vocals | Janis Siegel - Vocals | Alan Paul - Vocals | Cheryl Bentyne - Vocals | Jay Graydon -...
John Abercrombie “3 East”
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 Kongshaug - Engineer |...
Bill Connors “Try tone Today”
Try Tone Today by Bill Connors from the album "RETURN" released in 2004 by Tone Center label... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bill Connors - Guitar | Lincoln Goines - Bass | Bill O'Connell - Piano | Kim Plainfield - Drums | Myra Casales - Percussion | Mİxed by Pat...
John Scofield “Scotown”
Scotown by John Scofield from the album "UBERJAM DEUX" released in 2013 by EmArcy Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Andy Hess - Electric Bass | Louis Cato - Drums | John Scofield - Guitar | Kevin Harper, Ted Tuthill - Engineers | Mastered by Greg Calbi |...
Karizma “Ratso”
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 | Neil Stubenhaus - Bass | If...
Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock “Liza” (Live Video)
Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock "Liza" Piano duo from the masters, 1989 Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival... https://youtu.be/mIp4hLGTjDU Favorite Herbie Hancock Tunes: 4am Actual Proof Bubbles Butterfly - (Live Video) Gettin' To The Good Part Hang Up Your Hang...
Valeriy Stepanov, Anton Davidyants, Damien Schmitt “Seva Guzov” (Studio live)
Seva Guzov by Valeriy Stepanov, Anton Davidyants and Damien Schmitt. Recorded in 2015, IMI Garage Music Studios, Moscow... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Valeriy Stepanov - Fender Rhodes Electric Piano, Korg Kronos Synthesizer | Anton Davidyants - Le Fay Bass | Damien...
David Matthews – Super Funky Sax
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. All pieces are...
Donald Byrd – Street Lady
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 "Lansana's...
Flora Purim – Stories To Tell
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 probably the best...
Horace Silver – Sterling Silver
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 recorded on 1963, and...
LEGENDS at Montreux Jazz Festival, 1997 (Live Video)
Live in Montreux Jazz Festival, 1997 Legends: Eric Clapton, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Joe Sample, Steve Gadd... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Sample - Piano | Eric Clapton - Guitar | David Sanborn - Alto Saxophone | Marcus Miller - Electric Bass | Steve Gadd...
Zachary Breaux “Where Is The Love”
Where Is The Love by Zachary Breaux from the album "GROOVIN" released in 1992 by Ronnie Scott's Jazz House... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Zachary Breaux - Guitar | Donald Nicks - Bass | Dennis Davis - Drums, Percussion | Rex Rideout - Keyboards | Chris Lewis -...
Chick Corea – Secret Agent
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 section and...
Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, Kamasi Washington “Love You Bad” feat. Malaya & Phoelix
Love You Bad by Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, Kamasi Washington, feat. Malaya & Phoelix from the album "DINNER PARTY: DESSERT" released in 2020 by Sounds Of Crenshaw label... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Produced by Kamasi Washington, Robert...
Erik Truffaz “Arroyo”
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 like this tune, probably you...
Billy Cobham and Novecento “Dreamer”
Dreamer by Billy Cobham and Novecento from the album "DRUM 'n' VOICE, Vol.3" released in 2010 by Soul Trade... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Billy Cobham - Drums | Rossana Nicolosi - Bass | Pino Nicolosi - Fender Rhodes, Hammond Organ | Lino Nicolosi - Guitar | Bob...
Spyro Gyra “Not Unlike That” (Live Video)
Not Unlike That by Spyro Gyra live performance at "Jazz in Marciac" festival, 2014... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jay Beckenstein - Alto Saxophone | Tom Schuman - Keyboards | Scott Ambush - Bass | Julio Fernandez - Guitar | Lee Pearson - Drums | If you like this...
Return To Forever – Romantic Warrior
Return To Forever - Romantic Warrior ( Columbia / 1976 ) The best-selling 6 th album of the progressive jazz band, that features rather an avant-garde style. The musical inspiration from the medieval themes is also marked by the unforgettable album cover. Lenny...
Tower Of Power “Pocketful Of Soul”
Pocketful Of Soul by Tower Of Power from the album "The Oakland Zone" released in 2003 by Or Music... Musicians / Personnel: Emilio Castillo - Tenor & Alto Saxophone | David Garibaldi - Drums | Francis Rocco Prestia - Bass | Stephen Kupka - Baritone Saxophone |...
The Brecker Brothers “Some Skunk Funk” (Live Video)
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 | James Genus - Bass |...
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As the name suggests, SomehowJazz offers to our listeners an assortment of most jazz genres. We also share our favorites in the blog categories shown below. Categories are Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion, Soul Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Rock, Funk & Soul and Latin Jazz.
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