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 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 –...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 25, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Tunes |
So What by Christian Scott from the album “REWIND THAT” released in 2006 by Concord Records… MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Christian Scott – Trumpet, Matthew Stevens – Guitar, Donald Harrison – Alto saxophone, Thomas Pridgen – Drums,...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 15, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Jaco Pastorius – Jaco Pastorius ( Epic/Legacy / 1976 ) The self-titled first solo album of Jaco Pastorius was produced by Bobby Colomby, who wanted to introduce a young talent. With the collaboration of a lineup of extraordinary musicians and new compositions,...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 2, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Live Videos |
by SomehowJazz | Feb 15, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Albums |
New Faces ( GRP / 1985 ) Young musicians by his side, a fresh take on some old, well known originals, two new groovy pieces, and Dizzy Gillespie re-emerges from the old ‘bop legend’ category, capturing a jazz funk loving younger generation. Gillespie adds...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 17, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Tunes |
Meaning of the Blues by Keith Jarrett Trio, from the album “Standards Vol. I” released in 1983 by ECM Records Keith Jarrett Trio “Meaning of the Blues” SomehowJazz followers would like to hear your insights as well. Please use the...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 10, 2016 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Tunes |
The Moon Song by Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny, from the album “Beyond The Missouri Sky” released in 1997 by Verve Records Musicians / Personnel: Charlie Haden, Pat Metheny, Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny “The Moon Song” SomehowJazz...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 8, 2015 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Artists, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
Starting to make a name at a very early age, Jaco Pastorius was raised to a legend status with his first solo album in 1976 and the following Weather Report years. Jaco Pastorius completely altered the significance of electric bass in jazz music and redefined bass...
by SomehowJazz | Sep 8, 2015 | Contemporary Jazz, Favorite Artists, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Rock |
“I know what I’ve done for music, but don’t call me a legend. Just call me Miles Davis.” Agreed. The thing is, you can write about a legend. But how can you write about Miles Davis? He’s the one who discovered and influenced many legends....
