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Marcus Miller “Funny (All She Needs is Love)”
Funny (All She Needs is Love) by Marcus Miller from the album "The Sun Don't Lie" released in 1993 by Dreyfus Jazz label... Musicians / Personnel: Marcus Miller - Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Rhyhm Guitar, Bass Clarinet, Vocals | Poogie Bell - Drums | Dean Brown - Lead...
Blood, Sweat & Tears – II
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 the Child" remain...
Return To Forever “Sorceress”
Sorceress by Return To Forever recorded live in "Old Grey Whistle Test" studio, 1976... Musicians / Personnel: Chick Corea - Acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano, mini Moog, ARP Oddysey, Stanley Clarke - Bass, Lenny White - Drums, Al DiMeola - Guitar, ...
Yellowjackets – Yellowjackets
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 unbeatable. Also, "Matinee...
Valeriy Stepanov, Jay Stave, Paul Kholodyanskiy “The Chicken”
The Chicken by Valeriy Stepanov, Jay Stave and Paul Kholodyanskiy... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Valeriy Stepanov - Keyboards (Korg Kronos), Jay Stave - Electric Bass, Paul Kholodyanskiy - Drums, Written by Jaco Pastorius, Rearranged by Valeriy Stepanov... If you...
Carla Bley – Heavy Heart
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, all...
Pat Metheny Group – Offramp
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 the...
Jeff Lorber Fusion – Wizard Island
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 "City" and...
Don Grolnick “Act Natural”
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 Mironov - Electric Guitar | Clifford...
Marcus Miller “Teen Town”
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 - Guitar, Philippe Saisse - Keyboards, Paulinho...
Miles Davis – In a Silent Way
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 new directions for all who are...
Jeff Lorber Fusion “Curtains”
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 - Fender Rhodes Piano,...
Lee Ritenour
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...
Rare Silk – New Weave
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 backing...
Weather Report – Mysterious Traveller
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 Tango" with Miroslav Vitous) and...
The Mysterious Flying Orchestra – The Mysterious Flying Orchestra
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 "Shadows" are our favorite songs from...
Herbie Hancock – Thrust
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 Harvey Mason on...
George Duke
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...
Everette Harp “Night Calls”
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 - Bass | Lenny Castro -...
Alphonse Mouzon – By All Means
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 have...
Mysterious Flying Orchestra “Shadows”
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 - Guitar | Lonnie...
Herbie Hancock
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...
Weather Report – Tale Spinnin’
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 Traveller" but "Tale Spinnin" was the...
Jeff Beck – Blow By Blow
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 including Max...
Meshell Ndegeocello “God Shiva”
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 - guitar | Luis...
Stevie Wonder – Songs In The Key Of Life
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 every song is a masterpiece? That it's...
Rahsaan Roland Kirk & Al Hibbler “Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me”
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 Jones - piano, Ron Carter...
Esbjorn Svensson Trio “I Mean You” (Live Video)
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 visit our online radio station as...
Passport “Albatros Song”
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 Schultze - keyboards, If...
Jeff Lorber Fusion “Shadows”
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 | Paulinho Da Costa - Percussion |...
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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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