Ashley Henry, Keyon Harrold & Sparkz Create Brilliant Jazz-Hop on "Between the Lines"
By JR on 8:22 AM
Filed Under: Ashley Henry , Jazz-Hop , Keyon Harrold , Music Videos , Sparkz
The perspectives of Jazz and Hip Hop cross to create a memorable moment of music as pianist Ashley Henry ventures in "Between The Lines". With Keyon Harrold on trumpet and Sparkz on rhymes, Ashley's magnificent piano and upright bass-driven groove delivers fusion to open your mind and explore. From Ashley Henry's debut album Beautiful Vinyl Hunter out now.
The sound of Jazz-Hop shines brightly with the union of Detroit mic slayer eLZhi and trumpeter Nabaté Isles. With JRDN on chorus vocals, "Laid Back" is a brash display of fusion as musicians and the flow of a skilled MC define smoothness. Sit back and enjoy as this ensemble proceed to blow your wig back with jazzy vibes and slick lyrics.
Nabaté Isles and luminary musicians discuss the process and experiences behind recording Nabaté's debut solo album. Musical sample underscore the mini-documentary. It stars (in order of how they appear):
Nabaté Isles, Trumpeter/Composer/Producer
Sam Barsh, Lead Producer/Keyboardist
Jaleel Shaw, Alto Saxophonist
Brad Jones, Bassist and Mentor
David Gilmore, Guitarist
Stacy Dillard, Soprano and Tenor Saxophonist
Adam Klipple, Keyboardist
Ku-umba Frank Lacy, Trombonist
Ben Williams, Bassist
Nate Smith, Drummer
Lauren Sevian, Baritone Saxophonist
Johnathan Blake, Drummer
Christian McBride, Bassist
Jimmy Owens, Trumpeter and 'Musical Father'
-Also, appearing on the album:
Elzhi, MC
Alita Moses, Vocalist
Michael Mayo, Vocalist
Elena Pinderhughes, Flutist
Allakoi Peete, Percussionist
Kaveh Rastegar, Bassist
JRDN, Vocalist
Amy Bateman, Violinist
Frederika Krier, Violinist
Beth Meyers, Violist
Eric Stephenson, Cellist
Entela Barci, Violinist
Shot by: Malik Parker and Akeem Jordan
Edited by: Malik Parker and Nabaté Isles
Settings: The Bunker Studio and The New School
Witness a sound of Jazz-Hop like never before as this emerging talent on keys lends his cool head-nod perspective of music to bring you joy and the best of both worlds in the performance and arrangement of Jazz merged with the rhythm and melodic influence of Hip Hop.
The creative storytelling and Jazz vibe of "Moonbreeze" is bound to put a smile on your face like as producer/keyboardist Jazzkeys arranges a smooth upright bass-driven groove for MC UNOMI to describe the joy of lovemaking. Envision paradise from this duo's perspective as classic 90's-style Jazz-Hop in the vein of Trends Of Culture and The Roots is revived and taken to a new level by a talented MC and keyboardist/producer who create an audible experience of the bump and grind.
John Coltrane Meets Q-Tip & J Dilla: Kamaal Coltrane by Stro Elliot
By JR on 11:10 AM
Filed Under: Instrumentals , Jay Dee , Jazz-Hop , John Coltrane , Q-Tip , Stro Elliot (producer)
Get right to the pitter-pi-patter as Stro Elliot keeps it bouncing by merging the musical essence of 3 greats on "Kamaal Coltrane", an outstanding fusion of Jazz and Hip Hop and showcase of distinct rhythm.
Multi-instrumentalist Shawn Lee and MC Ohmega Watts personify a timeless vibe of music on their collaboration from the album "Golden Age Against The Machine". "We Got The Jazz" draws from numerous sights, sounds and culture of Jazz and redefines it's vision in the great Hip Hop which Shawn and O create. This song is also included in BBE Records' year end compilation "BBE Staff Selections 2014" now available to stream here at Soundcloud.
Be "Happy" with the live Jazz-Hip Hop fusion of PVD and 8th W1 as they perform Live At The Loft! This sound of music is sure to brighten your day as Pat's soulful sound carries 8th W1's reassuring messages of life.
For your listening enjoyment, Live At The Loft presents 8thW1 & PVD performing a live rendition of their new album Lux DeVille. We're pleased to have fully vetted Loft alumnus Homeboy Sandman in attendance as our special guest host, along with DJ Ben Boogz of 2 Hungry Bros. as our rare groove selector. All the makings of a signature evening at the Loft...
After an extended respite from the biz, 8th W1 is back to what he does best, reciting straight-forward stanzas over massaging instrumentals. With Lux DeVille we catch 8th as he ponders the troubles of the world and the potential for sun rays on the other side. His main cohort PVD plays the role of funky drummer, composer, and producer, laying beds of electronic jazz over hip-hop beats. When it all comes together, the result is a refreshing & personal offering from a couple of good dudes. Check our extended length video to see how it all unfolded, live...
For more 8thW1 & PVD, check out their websites and an exclusive mix of PVD productions below:
8thw1.com
pvdmusic.com
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