Before this satin-voiced “jazz cat in a hat” became a household name in America and Europe after his 2013 album Liquid Spirit broke him into the mainstream, Bakersfield-born Porter was largely a cult figure who only figured on the radar of the jazz cognoscenti. Even though his debut album...
This was one of the Chicago pianist’s most popular tunes; a jaunty soul jazz piece taken from the 1964 album,Empyrean Isles.Herbie Hancockgave the same tune a jazz-funk makeover in the 70s and in 1991, his 60s original version was sampled by UK rap group Us3 for their hit single “C...
The Best Gypsy Jazz Artists Vote 45 Grupo Latin Vibe 61 votes Bringing a lively and danceable energy to the salsa scene, New York-based ensemble Grupo Latin Vibe delivers a unique blend of traditional rhythms and modern influences. Led by percussionist Anibal "Tato" Rivera, the group's capt...
Joe Harriott: Indo-Jazz Fusions (1966) Bobby Hutcherson: Happenings (1966) Wayne Shorter: Adams' Apple (1966) Sonny Rollins: East Broadway Run Down (1966) Bobby Hutcherson: Stick-Up (1966) Charles Lloyd: Dream Weaver (1966) Charles Tyler: First Album (1966) Denny Zeitlin: Zeitgei...
Don Pullen: Solo Piano Album (1975) Dexter Gordon: Bouncing' with Dex (1975) Michael Mantler: Michael Mantler - Carla Bley (1975) Sonny Sharrock: Paradise (1975) Dudu Pukwana: Diamond Express (1975) Kenny Barron: Lucifer (1975) Frank Lowe: The Flam (1975) John Surman: S.O...
Rhythm Dragons are the #1 Rockabilly band in Arizona but also infuse Swing, Punk, Jazz, Surf, Country and Americana into their performances . The new album, “Billy 3.0” features the hit the songs “Rave With My Baby” & "Feb. 3rd 1959". On the way up with one the finest Rockabilly...
His track, Rhythm Things, shows that gypsy jazz has room for modern stylings. In a way, it illustrates just how much Lagrène has expanded on the stylistic foundation Django laid down. “Metal Fatigue” by Allan Holdsworth Allan Holdsworth might be one of the most perplexing jazz guitarists...
The album itself is as versatile and thoughtful—a genre-hopping collection of jazz, funk, house, and disco that rolls out like a survey of all the fun the ’80s could offer. –Kevin Lozano Listen: Patrice Rushen: “Haven’t You Heard” Watch: Patrice Rushen’s Video for “Forget Me ...
From rock to country, classical to blues, metal to mariachi, rap to pop, jazz to folk, the Amusement Park records it all. And we do it really well. Just check out the sounds we’ve created for our clients. Most notably, Scott Faris produced, engineered and mixed the albumHomeland Insec...
Lineage: Let Classic Reggae Album Covers Show You London, Then and Now 129. The D.O.C.: No One Can Do It Better (1989) Simply put, “The Formula,” from the D.O.C.’s 1989 debut, invented G-Funk. The atmospheric bit of jazz-funk introduced the combination of D.O.C.’s slick...