by SomehowJazz | Apr 10, 2017 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Funk |
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,...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 10, 2017 | Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
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 |...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 9, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 7, 2017 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Funk |
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 |...
by SomehowJazz | Apr 3, 2017 | Jazz Funk, Live Videos |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 30, 2017 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Rock |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 26, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Rock |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 19, 2017 | Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
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 –...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 17, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Mar 13, 2017 | Jazz Fusion, Live Videos |
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...
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 | Mar 5, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 26, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 20, 2017 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion |
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 –...
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 | Feb 15, 2017 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz Fusion |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 12, 2017 | Crossover Jazz, Favorite Artists, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Feb 5, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Vocal Jazz |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 29, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 22, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 12, 2017 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Jan 6, 2017 | Favorite Artists, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Dec 24, 2016 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Funk |
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...
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 | Dec 4, 2016 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Fusion |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 26, 2016 | Favorite Albums, Jazz Rock |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 15, 2016 | Favorite Tunes, Soul Jazz |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 14, 2016 | Favorite Albums |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 9, 2016 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz |
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...
by SomehowJazz | Nov 6, 2016 | Favorite Tunes, Jazz |
Esbjorn Svensson Trio “I Mean You” (Live Video) MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Esbjörn Svensson – piano, Magnus Öström – drums, Dan Berglund – bass, Schleswig-Holstein Chamber Orchestra Composed by Thelonious Monk If you like this tune,...
