Jon Irabagon | The Observer – [Concord Jazz, 2009]

Jon Irabagon, The Observer
26 Monday Oct 2009
Posted Mainstream-Traditional Jazz, New Music
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Jon Irabagon | The Observer – [Concord Jazz, 2009]
Jon Irabagon, The Observer
26 Monday Oct 2009
Posted Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion
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Alright music lovers, today is the day I’ve searched deep in the vaults of The Urban Flux for another rare and timeless treasure filled with the octaves of retro-jazz, funk and fusion sounds of keyboard master, producer and vocalist George Duke titled “Feel.” By chance, if you missed this jewel it’s time to unlock the time machine and click on the link to “Feel” to revisit one of the most beloved and celebrated visionaries in modern music Mr. George Duke. ~ The Urban Flux
George Duke | Feel – [Verve Reissues, 1973/2008] – Jazz/Funk/Fusion Classic
George Duke, Feel
The line-up has Ndugu (Leon Chancler) on drums (check out his drumming on Weather Report’s fabulous Tale Spinnin’), John Heard on bass (?), Airto and Flora and Obdewl’l X, the mystery guitarist who ‘rocks’ on song 2 馃槈 Well Zappa did have Duke playing on the incredible “Overnite Sensation” album so i guess that’s fair. Speaking of funny names, wasn’t it Duke who went by “Dawili Gonga” somewhere sometime?! The remastering is impeccable in addition to it being a great recording to start with. A recommend here, speaking of amazing Duke solos, check out Stanley Clarke’s “Journey to Love“, a great album with one of the best synthesizer solos of all time (and lots more). And of course, after you listen to this one, buy a “A Brazilian Love Affair“. Coming back to this CD, just buy it!! —APU Sista
Source: Amazon.com
26 Monday Oct 2009
Posted Latin Jazz, Modern Jazz, New Music
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Curtis Brothers Quartet | Blood 路 Spirit 路 Land 路 Water 路 Freedom – [Truth Revolution Records, 2009]
Curtis Brothers Quartet
Blood contains our DNA. DNA is something that is still mostly a mystery to us, though it contains the instruction to our entire being and history. Some scientist would like us to believe it is less important than it is. Perhaps because of the secrets contained within us. The four bases found in DNA are adenine (abbreviated A), cytosine (C), guanine (G) and thymine (T). With just the arrangement of these 4 letters, the blueprint and code of who we are, what we will do, how we will do it and much more are contained. This is our “computer program”, the method of life, natures laws and a testament to the intelligence from which we are made. Blood is nothing less than the “way” of god or nature. Continue reading
26 Monday Oct 2009
Posted Jazz Fusion, Modern Jazz, New Music
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Jason Lindner | Now vs. Now – [ANZIC RECORDS, 2009]
Jason Lindner, Now vs. Now
Produced by Meshell Ndegeocello and mixed by Bob Power (The Roots, Erika Badu), this is the debut recording of innovative keyboardist and composer Jason Lindner’s Now Vs. Now.
This explosive trio (with Mark Guiliana on drums and Panagiotis Andreou on bass) seamlessly melds Funk, Rock and Jazz into a simmering cosmic groove driven by the poetry and rhythms of New York.
Featuring performances by beatboxer/emcee Baba Israel, Avishai Cohen, Pedrito Martinez, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Anat Cohen, Yosvany Terry and Meshell Ndegeocello.
Source: Amazon.com
Please visit, the multi-facet Jason Lindner’s web site for more details about this fascinating piano virtuoso.
26 Monday Oct 2009
Posted Concerts, Festivals & Tours, New Music, Vocals
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SACHAL VASANDANI “We Move” (Mack Avenue, 2009)
Sachal Vasandani, We Move
Sachal is on tour coast to coast …
Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola NYC
Nov. 2
Cafe Metropole L.A.
Nov. 6-7
Jazz Alley Seattle
Nov. 10- 11
Source: Mack Avenue