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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.
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...
D’Angelo”Spanish Joint”
Spanish Joint by D'Angelo from the album “VOODOO” released in 2000 by EMI Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Charlie Hunter - bass & guitar | Giovanni Hidalgo - congas | Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson - drums | Roy Hargrove - horns | D'Angelo - vocals and all...
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 |...
Herbie Hancock – Man-Child
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 section and wah-wah guitar to the...
Kenny Garrett, Kirk Whalum, Boney James, Rick Braun, Larry Carlton, George Duke “Always There” (Live Video)
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 Sax, Rick Braun - Trumpet, Larry...
Deodato – Prelude
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 internationally...
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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, Smooth Jazz and Latin Jazz.
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