by SomehowJazz | Jan 29, 2020 | Contemporary Jazz |
Love For Sale by Jim Rotondi from the album “FOUR OF A KIND” released in 2008 by Positone Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jim Rotondi – Trumpet | David Hazeltine – Electric Piano | Joe Farnsworth – Drums | John Webber –...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 27, 2020 | Contemporary Jazz |
Strength and Beauty by Ben Williams from the album “COMING OF AGE” released in 2015 by Concord Music Group… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Marcus Strickland – Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone | Ben Williams – Acoustic Bass | John Davis...
by SomehowJazz | Sep 17, 2019 | Contemporary Jazz |
Praalude (Sonic Trance) by Nicholas Payton from the album “SONIC TRANCE” released in 2003 by Warner Bros. Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Nicholas Payton – Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Keyboards, Various Effects | Karriem Riggins – Sampler...
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 | Apr 28, 2019 | Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Funk, Live Videos |
A Little Bumpin’ by Lee Ritenour, Melvin Davis, Oscar Seaton, Barnaby Finch and Eric Marienthal… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Lee Ritenour – Electric Guitar | Oscar Seaton – Drums | Melvin Davis – Bass | Barnaby Finch – Keyboards |...
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 29, 2019 | Contemporary Jazz |
The Council Of Nicea by Everette Harp, from the album “FIRST LOVE” released in 2009 by Shanacie Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Everette Harp – Alto Saxophone | Mark Stephens – Electric Piano | Terri Lyne Carrington – Drums |...
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 | Jan 11, 2019 | Contemporary Jazz |
Kindred Spirits by Shadowfax, from the album “THE DREAMS OF CHILDREN” released in 1984 by Windham Hill Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Stuart Nevitt – Drums, Percussion | Phil Maggini – Bass | G.E. Stinson – Twelve & Six...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 3, 2018 | Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Fusion |
Jazz Is A Spirit by Terri Lyne Carrington from the album “THE ACT YEARS” released in 2015 by ACT Music… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Terri Lyne Carrington – Drums | Wallace Roney – Trumpet | Greg Kurstin – Keyboards | Danny...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 12, 2018 | Contemporary Jazz |
Voodoo by Jim Rotondi, David Hazeltine feat. Full House from the album “CHAMPAGNE TASTE” released in 2005 by Nagel Heyer Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jim Rotondi -Trumpet, Synthesizer | David Hazeltine – Fender Rhodes Electric Piano,...
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 | Nov 13, 2017 | Contemporary Jazz |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Jul 25, 2017 | Contemporary Jazz, Jazz |
Listen Here by Roy Hargrove, The RH Factor from the album “STRENGTH” released in 2004 by Verve Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Written By Eddie Harris | Roy Hargrove – Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Arranger, Producer | Jacques Szwarcbart –...
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 27, 2017 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Tunes |
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...
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 | Apr 18, 2017 | Contemporary Jazz, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul |
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...
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 | 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 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 | 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 | Nov 4, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Tunes, 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 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 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 | Aug 28, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Tunes |
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 | Jun 18, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Live Videos |
Horace Silver “SONG FOR MY FATHER” (Live in Italy / 1976) Musicians / Personnel: Horace Silver – Piano, Tom Harrell – Trumpet, Bob Berg – Tenor Sax, If you like this tune, probably you will love to visit our online radio station as well....
by SomehowJazz | May 17, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Tunes, Jazz Funk |
From Dusk To Dawn 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...
by SomehowJazz | May 14, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion |
Son Of Tribe by Tribe (w Carl Craig) from the album “REBIRTH” released in 2009 by Discograph… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Phil Ranelin – Trombone, Wendell Harrison – Sax, Marcus Belgrave – Trumpet, Amp Fiddler – Keyboards, John Arnold...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 28, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Funk, Live Videos |
Herbie Hancock’s HeadHunters, live in Tokyo August 20th 2005 “Watermelon Man”. Musicians / Personnel: Roy Hargrove – Trumpet Marcus Miller – Bass Terri Lyne Carrington – Drums Wah Wah Watson – Guitar Munyungo Jackson –...
