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 19, 2016 | Jazz Funk |
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...
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 If you like this tune, probably you will love to...
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...
