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Friday, June 12, 2009
Italian Secret Service - Not The Same (2009)
Ano: 2009
Genero: Bossa Nova, Nu Jazz, Lo-Fi
01. Ceccarellis Ice Cream
02. Control Yourself
03. 24-7
04. Smell Like Ten Spirit
05. Italian Melody
06. No Se
07. Cartoons
08. Call Me Linda
09. Haupe
10. Lazy Man
11. Last Samba In Paris
12. It's Monday, Too
13. Not The Same
14. Tch-k-ten
15. Digital World
16. So Tired
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
The Cinematic Orchestra — Past, Present & Future: Classics, Instrumentals & Exclusives
Label: Ninja Tune
Catalog #: NLSCD012
Format: CD, Promo
Country: UK
Released: July 2007
Genre: Electronic, Jazz
Tracklisting:
01 — All That You Give (feat. Fontella Bass) [3:16]
02 — Channel 1 Suite [2:18]
03 — Burnout [3:03]
04 — All Things To All Men (feat. Roots Manuva) [11:00]
05 — Man With The Movie Camera [2:42]
06 — Ode to the Big Sea [2:26]
07 — To Build A Home (Instrumental Version) [6:06]
08 — Breathe (Instrumental Version) [6:02]
09 — Into You (Instrumental Version) [3:05]
10 — Time And Space (Instrumental Version) [8:18]
11 — That Home (Instrumental Version) [1:54]
12 — Familar Ground (Instrumental Version) [5:07]
13 — Time & Space (Vocal Edit) [3:50]
14 — Borrowed Time [3:50]
15 — Found [4:03]
16 — In The Beginning [3:05]
17 — Brother [3:56]
18 — Lullaby [4:20]
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V/A - Breakbeat Blast From The Past Vol.1 (2009)
Artist: V/A
Title: Breakbeat Blast From The Past Vol.1
Catalog#: BBFTP01
Released: 2009
Country: USA
Style: Breakbeat / Big Beat
Tracklist:
01 Soul Of Man — Love & Hate
02 Outcast — Criminals (Hardwire Remix)
03 Audioweb — Policeman Skank (Freestylers Rinse Out Mix)
04 Mankind Liberation Front — Isolated (Lunatic Calm Remix)
05 Appleseed — Mile High Express (Dylan Rhymes vs. Red Myers Remix)
06 Freddy Fresh — Chupacabbra (Bassbin Twins Remix)
07 Genaside II — The Alchemist
08 Dub Pistols — Cyclone (Dub)
09 Fuselage — Seize The Time
10 Krafty Kuts — Super Funky Dope
11 The Wiseguys — We Keep On (Instrumental Mix)
12 Flint — Theme From Flint
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V/A - Breakbeat Blast From The Past Vol.3 (2009)
Artist: V/A
Title: Breakbeat Blast From The Past Vol.3
Year: 2009
Style: Breakbeat / Big Beat
Traklist:
01 DJ Ace — Suckers Just Try
02 Rae & Christian — Divine Sounds
03 Way Out West — King Of The Funk
04 Overseer — Screw Up
05 Fatboy Slim — Love Island (Manumission Mix)
06 Fort Knox Five — Dodge City Rockers
07 Le Gooster — In Effect
08 Mr Scruff — Shelf Wobbler
09 High Tone — Freakency
10 Aquasky — Blue Thunder
11 DJ Bootsie — Ronin
12 Stone Roses — Fool's Gold (Grooverider Remix)
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V/A - Breakbeat Blast From The Past Vol.2 (2009)
Catalog#: BBFTP02
Released: 2009
Country: USA
Style: Breakbeat / Big Beat / Funky Beats
Tracklist:
01 Outcast — Take Heed
02 The Scammers meet The Great Wuga Wuga — Sally's Walk
03 Hardwire — Conskank (Outcast Remix)
04 Cut And Paste — Watch This Sound
05 Cut La Roc — Bassheads
06 Soul Hooligan — Sweet Pea (Plump DJ's Remix)
07 Selectah — Wedeman (Athletico Borough Upsetters Mix)
08 AMP — Millennium (Breaks Mix)
09 David Holmes — Gritty Shaker
10 Other Brothers — Party Out There
11 Dirty Beatniks — Latinhead
12 Mex — Way Of The Exploding Crate
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
VA - Motown 50th Anniversary (2009)
Artist: VA
Title Of Album: Motown 50th Anniversary
Year Of Release: 2009
Genre: Oldies
Tracklist:
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CD 1:
01. Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want) (2:39)
02. The Miracles - Shop Around (2:50)
03. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman (2:31)
04. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch (2:46)
05. The Contours - Do You Love Me (2:55)
06. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - (Love Is Like) A Heat Wave (2:45)
07. Stevie Wonder - Fingertips, Part 2 (Live) (3:12)
08. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go (2:31)
09. Mary Wells - My Guy (2:54)
10. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street (2:40)
CD 2:
01. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Shotgun (3:06)
02. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) (2:46)
03. The Temptations - My Girl (2:58)
04. The Supremes - Stop! In The Name Of Love (2:55)
05. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright) (2:55)
06. The Isley Brothers - This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) (2:55)
07. Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted (3:03)
08. Four Tops - Reach Out, I'll Be There (3:02)
09. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine (3:16)
10. David Ruffin - My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me) (3:29)
[b]CD 3:[b]
01. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tears Of A Clown (3:06)
02. Edwin Starr - War (3:22)
03. Rare Earth - Get Ready (2:49)
04. Jackson 5 - ABC (2:59)
05. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On (3:54)
06. The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes (3:16)
07. The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (7:00)
08. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On (4:53)
09. The Miracles - Love Machine (6:53)
10. Commodores - Brick House (3:43)
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Motown Remixed Vol.2 (2007)
Artist: Various Artists
Title Of Album: Motown Remixed
Year Of Release: May 22, 2007
Label: Motown Records
Genre: Funk / Soul / R'n'B / Disco / Latina / Electronic
Tracklist
1. Diana Ross - The Boss
2. Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
3. The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
4. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
5. Teena Marie - Square Biz
6. Dennis Edwards Feat. Seidah Garrett - Don't Look Any Further
7. Smokey Robinson - Aqui Con Tigo (Being With You)
8. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Shotgun
9. Martha & The Vandellas - (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave
10. The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
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Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Medicated Magic (2002)
Artist: Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Title Of Album: Medicated Magic
Year Of Release: April 23, 2002
Label: Rope a Dope
Genre: Jazz-Funk, R&B
Tracklist:
01. Ain't Nothin' But a Party 6:33
02. Walk on Gilded Splinters 5:28
03. Cissy Strut 6:58
04. Ruler of My Heart 3:00
05. Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky 4:20
06. We Got Robbed 6:35
07. Junko Partner 3:53
08. Tell It Like It Is 5:05
09. Africa 7:09
10. Big Chief 7:07
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Since their birth in 1977, the pioneering Dirty Dozen Brass Band has extended the New Orleans Second Line tradition into rock, R&B, funk, and hip-hop. Led by trumpeter-vocalist Gregory Davis, the nonet is joined by several cutting-edge guest artists. Dr. John lends his Crescent City piano chords and deep-south vocals on "Everything I Do Gon' Be Funky" and the festive "Big Chief." The gravel-voiced John Bell, of Georgia-based jam band Widespread Panic, chimes in on the hip-shaking "Walk on Gilded Splinters." Robert Randolph's ghostly steel pedal guitar casts its spell on Aaron Neville's "Tell It Like It Is," and the young diva Norah Jones's tender Texas twang graces the ballad "Ruler of My Heart." DJ Logic's turntable scratches provide the gumbo on the autobiographical "We Got Robbed," and the Mississippi-born blues bard Olu Dara adds his Delta-derived voice to "Junko Partner." Throughout the CD, the DDBB brings Big Easy grooves into the 21st century. --Eugene Holley Jr.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Tower Of Power - Oakland Zone (2003)
Artist: Tower Of Power
Title Of Album: Oakland Zone
Year Of Release: April 22, 2003
Label: Or. Music
Genre: R&B, Funk, Jazz, Soul, Blues
Tower of Power's 28th CD (according to their Web site) just may be their best ever. This CD marks the return to the studio of legendary T.o.P. drummer David Garibaldi. This is his first studio CD with the band in many years. Garibaldi and bassist Francis Rocco Prestia are unquestionably the best 1-2 punch in music. With Jeff Tamelier on guitar and the great Roger Smith on keyboards, this is about as talented a rhythm section as you will find anywhere in the music business.
Larry Braggs brings a vocal talent to this CD that is absolutely superior! His vocals will invite comparisons to many of the greats, past and present. He has a phenomenal range, especially in the upper registers.
The legendary horn section is as strong as ever with Iron Mike Bogart and Adolfo Acosta handling trumpet/trombone/flugelhorn chores, Stephen "The Funky Doctor" Kupka on baritone sax, newcomer Tom E. Politzer producing some mighty fine solos on tenor and alto sax, flute, and clarinet, and bandleader Emilio Castillo providing 2nd tenor sax and vocals.
In addition, six former Tower of Power members collaborated on this CD: Santana's Chester Thompson, Saturday Night Live's Lenny Pickett, original member Skip Mesquite, Herman Matthews, Brent Carter, and Norbert Stachel. Huey Lewis also contributed to this CD.
The music consists of classic funk grooves and one soulful ballad. The horns are right up front, very crisp, the execution perfect--tighter than a mouse's ear! The rhythm section propels the groove and the instrumental soloists add the icing to the cake, all providing the backdrop for Larry's talented vocals.
This is a powerful in-your-face CD! Ain't no sissy stuff here. Not for wimps! Pure funk and soul as only Tower of Power can do it. On a big stereo, this CD will knock you out!
Tower Of Power:
Emilio Castillo (vocals, tenor saxophone);
Larry Braggs (vocals);
Jeff Tamelier (guitar, background vocals);
Tom Politzer (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet);
Stephen "Doc" Kupka (baritone saxophone);
Mike Bogart (trumpet, flugel horn, trombone);
Adolfo Acosta (trumpet, flugel horn);
Roger Smith (keyboards, background vocals);
Francis Rocco Prestia (bass);
David Garibaldi (drums)
Tracklist
1. Eastside
2. Give Me Your Love
3. Get What You Want
4. Could've Done It Better
5. This Type Of Funk
6. Pocketful Of Soul
7. Remember Love
8. Oakland Zone
9. Life Is What You Make It
10. Happy Bout That
11. Stranger In My Own House
12. Back In The Day
13. Page One
14. Eastside
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Thursday, June 04, 2009
Maceo Parker - Roots & Grooves (2007)
Artist: Maceo Parker
Title Of Album: Roots & Grooves
Year Of Release: 22 Oct 2007
Label: Intuition
Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul-Jazz, Jazz Instrument
Quality: MP3 / Joint Stereo
WebSite: http://www.maceo.com
CD-1
1 hallelujah i love her so 6:38
2 busted 3:54
3 them that's got 6:13
4 you don't know me 6:24
5 hit the road jack 5:09
6 margie 6:01
7 georgia on my mind 6:17
8 what'd i say 9:36
CD-2
1 uptown up 5:57
2 to be or not to be 6:22
3 off the hook 8:02
4 advanced funk 7:10
5 shake everything you got 7:07
6 pass the peas 17:48
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Album Description
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While Maceo Parker is known around the world for his signature alto sax sound - an instantly recognizable blast of rhythmically-charged soul - he has never before been heard fronting a big band. The former James Brown sideman and P-Funk all-star rises to that challenge on `Roots & Grooves', his triumphant collaboration with Germany's WDR Big Band Cologne.
Recorded live on tour in Europe in February and March 2007, this dynamic two-CD set captures the iconic sax man in concert with the acclaimed 18-piece band, under the direction of arranger Michael Abene. On the first disc, they pay tribute to Ray Charles with lush orchestrations of Charles classics like "What'd I Say," "Hit The Road Jack," "I'm Busted" and "Hallelujah, I Love Her So." The second disc, which features the slamming rhythm tandem of drummer Dennis Chambers (formerly of P-Funk, currently of Santana) and bassist Rodney "Skeet" Curtis (formerly of P-Funk and Maceo's own band), consists of expanded big band renditions of Maceo originals, including "Off The Hook," "Uptown Up," "Shake Everything You Got" and his early `70s funk anthem "Pass The Peas."
Personnel:
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Maceo Parker - (alto saxophone, vocals), Dennis Chambers - (drums), Rodney "Skeet" Curtis - (electric bass), WDR Big Band conducted By Michael Abene
Nils Landgren Funk Unit(with Maceo Parker) - Live In Stockholm (1995)
Artist: Nils Landgren Funk Unit, Maceo Parker
Title Of Album: Live In Stockholm
Year Of Release: June 9, 1995
Label: ACT
Genre: Jazz, Funk
Tracklist
1. Traci (Nils Landgren - Henrik Janson)
2. Soundcheck (Janson)
3. Impressions (John Coltrane)
4. Cheyenne (Landgen - Michael Ruff - Nadia Ruff - Bruce Swedien)
5. Simple Life (Landgren)
6. The Chicken (Alfred Ellis)
7. Aint Nobody (Landgren)
8. So What (Miles Davis)
9. Mr. M (Landgren)
10. Red Horn (Landgren - Swedien)
11. Yo-Yo (Janson-Landgren-Mejlvang-Danielsson-Lindvall-Sundqvist)
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Personel:
Nils Landgren - trombone and lead vocals
Henrik Janson - guitar
Jesper Mejlvang - keyboards and vocals
Lars Danielsson - fender bass
Per Lindvall - drums
Еke Sundqvist - drums, percussion & trumpet
Jan Ugand - sound wiz
Maceo Parker - alto sax, vocals and good spirits
Magnum Coltrane - Price rap & vocals
DJ Kawasaki - Most Wanted (2008)
Artist: DJ Kawasaki
Title Of Album: Most Wanted
Year Of Release: 2008
Label: Extra Freedom
Genre: Acid Jazz, Nu Jazz, Disco, Funky House
Tracklist:
01. DJ Kawasaki - One feat. Lori Fine
02. DJ Kawasaki feat. Emi Tawata - Into You (Soulful House Mix)
03. DJ Kawasaki - Jubileo (Edit)
04. Port Of Notes - You Gave Me Love (DJ Kawasaki Remix)
05. Kaori - In My Head (DJ Kawasaki Remix)
06. Lena Fujii - Let It Rain
07. DJ Kawasaki - You Can Make It feat. Tasita D'Mour (Kyoto Jazz Massive Cosmic House Mix-Main)
08. Slowly feat. Alison Cr - Find Illusion (DJ Kawasaki Remix Radio Edit)
09. DJ Kawasaki - Maiden Voyage
10. DJ Kawasaki - The Galaxy (House Version)
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
George Duke - My Soul: The Complete MPS Fusion Recordings
Artist: George Duke
Title Of Album: My Soul: The Complete MPS Fusion Recordings
Year Of Release: May 6, 2008
Label: MPS/Universal Music Group
Genre: Jazz, Soul, Fusion
WebSite: www.georgeduke.com
From All About Jazz.com:
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Four CDs, six albums (seven if you split out Solus / The Inner Source) that represent the kind of artistic freedom to explore that was rare, even at a time when major labels were supporting fusion and progressive rock. That Duke was able to record this prolifically over such a relatively short period of time—the first session was in April, 1971, the final one January, 1976—while he remained busy as a sideman with Cannonball Adderley and Frank Zappa and as an increasingly in-demand session player, gave him the opportunity to evolve at the kind of pace that's difficult to match today. / read entire article here /
TRACKLIST
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CD1: Solus / The Inner Source
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1. Au-Right 3:26
2. Love Reborn 7:23
3. Peace 7:31
4. So There You Go 5:13
5. The Followers 5:15
6. Solus 9:02
7. Nigerian Numberuma 2:48
8. My Soul 4:40
9. The Inner Source 6:11
10. Life 5:45
11. Sometime Ago 5:08
12. Feels So Good 6:58
13. Manya 3:32
CD2: Solus / The Inner Source (con't)
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1. Sweet Bite 3:31
2. Twenty-Five 4:58
3. Always Constant 6:49
4. The Opening 3:20
5. Capricorn 5:09
6. Piano Solo No. 1 1:18
7. Piano Solo No. 2 1:08
8. Psychocomatic Dung 5:05
9. Faces In Reflection No. 1 3:42
10. Maria Tres Filhos 5:11
11. North Beach 6:20
12. Da Somba 6:19
13. Faces In Reflection No. 2 2:24
14. Funny Funk 5:20
15. Love 6:06
16. The Once Over 4:43
CD3: Feel (con't)
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1. Feel 5:40
2. Cora Jobege 2:49
3. Old Slippers 5:39
4. Theme From The Opera "Tzina" 2:01
5. Yana Aminah 4:33
6. Rashid 3:37
7. Statement 1:18
8. Chariot 3:01
9. Look Into Her Eyes 3:26
10. Sister Serene 4:34
11. That's What She Said 4:31
12. Mashavu 1:51
13. Rokkinrowl, I Don't Know 3:28
14. Prepare Yourself 5:29
15. Giant Child Within Us - Ego 6:39
16. Someday 2:41
17. I Love The Blues, She Heard My Cry 5:26
CD4: The Aura Will Prevail
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1. Dawn 4:58
2. For Love (I Come Your Friend) 4:40
3. Foosh 3:12
4. Floop De Loop 6:48
5. Malibu 4:08
6. Fools 4:37
7. Echidna's Arf 3:36
8. Uncle Remus 5:11
9. The Aura 1:26
10. Don't Be Shy 3:01
11. Seeing You 4:31
12. Back To Where We Never Left 6:28
13. What The... 0:32
14. Tryin' & Cryin' 5:48
15. I C'n Hear That 5:18
16. After The Love 2:33
17. Tzina Excerpts From Act 2 Scene 2) 2:31
18. Liberated Fantasies 9:22
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An amazing package of work from George Duke - 6 of his legendary fusion albums for MPS Records, including the never-reissued double-length set Solus / The Inner Source! That incredible album is worth the price of the package alone - as it begins with some sublime trio work from Duke, rooted in jazz but already stretching out in amazing ways - then moves into some even hipper Latin-styled grooves, with Jerome Richardson on reeds and Luis Gasca on a bit of trumpet! Other albums in the set are equally great - and trace Duke's evolution from straighter jazz into funky freer fusion and soul - an incredible musical shift that's presented on the albums Faces In Reflection, Feel, I Love The Blues She Heard My Cry, The Aura Will Prevail, and Liberated Fantasies - each of them classics in their own right, presented together wonderfully here in this complete MPS package! The set is amazing - with a whopping 64 titles in all, and complete notes on all the music - including some recollections from Duke himself.
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