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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Jazz Fusion
Drift Away To The Japanese Jazz Fusion of SOUND FUJI & King Records

By JR on 6:10 PM

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Like a walk down Sunshine Avenue on your best day, SOUND FUJI explores King Records' legendary catalog for a blissful journey into Japanese Jazz Fusion. Feel the vibe as this label presents unearths exceptional, rare and unknown musical gems. These two gems in particular feel like the joy of a summer getaway in the funky approach of George Duke. As one of the archives of one of the most prestigious labels in Japan, SOUND FUJI offer a musical atmosphere designed for your escapism. 
 

Drummer Jon Onabowu Lives For The Moment on "Now's The Time"

By JR on 8:58 PM

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The joy of life is evident as Jon Onabowu writes songs which reflect a remarkable feeling of hope and desire.  "Now's The Time" is your ascension in the form of music, a moment to realize new potential with each tune. We witness a wonderful progression of fusion as Onabowu's rhythm excites and his compositions uplift. The result is a musical wonderland with the emergence of musicians who turn your speakers into a joyride you're sure to remember.

Feel The Funk of Charly Records & Sound Essence Who Dig Rare Grooves

By JR on 4:26 PM

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Just by looking at the cover art and variety of grooves, these collections remind me of digging at Sound Library and other remarkable record dealers. Charly Records & Sound Essence bring hours of ear candy to Bandcamp with albums catered to the crate digger and Funk enthusiast. These collections are here to take you to the promise land with the music of various bands who demonstrate the colorful spectrum of this genre. 

"Free The Black Man's Chains" by The Afro-American Ensemble is a funky get-down like none other. Enjoy songwriting which reflects the desire to escape by a band that use the Funk, Soul and Blues to make you feel like overcoming it all. "Eselsfutter" by Günther Fischer Quintett is obscure and spaced-out Jazz Funk in the vein of CTI Records. Get into a groove as this German multi-instrumentalist offers some previously unreleased gems from '74. Just a few gems from the Charly Records & Sound Essence catalogs which you can explore more of at each of their Bandcamp pages.

 

Electro Jazz Fusion Band SYNC.EXE Offers The Catalyst To Your Happiness

By JR on 11:05 AM

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"Catalyst with Farnell Newton and Deivid Iguaran is a First and only single from my highly anticipated Jazz fusion album known as 'Dragonfly'. After the release of Resonance, an overwhelming about of support has made me sought out to create a full length project that infused different styles of jazz with different electronic musical techniques like granulizing samples to make new pads or textures. With its groovy off beat drums and catchy melody, this single marks a new era for SYNC.EXE." 

Pre-Order Dragonfly by SYNC.EXE https://too.fm/drgnfly

Grief Turns Into A Hopeful Acceptance on "North Star" by Tristan Cappel ft. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

By JR on 2:28 PM

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"North Star is about grief and learning to accept the things in life you cannot change. A close friend who always encouraged me to embrace the things that made me a "black sheep" died unexpectedly and tragically, sparking both the intention and the compositional material for this album. It explores the void you fall into when you stop controlling the outcome and start listening for something deeper.

Woven through that grief is the reclaiming of a long-suppressed voice. Most of the melodies were composed by singing, giving the songs a direct connection to my spirit — and to the fear of being heard.

The opening trio (Constellation, Boundaries, Chapters) reflects a new stage of life: one where I stop people-pleasing and become the fullest, most loving version of myself. Tracks 4 and 5, Black Sheep and Acceptance, are direct tributes to my friend Nicholaus Zinis and the grieving process. Tracks 6 through 8 (Redshift, Sidelines, Voidant) represent the way life changes you, spiritually exploring the void and finding your way back on the other side." - Tristan Cappel

Take Your Broken Wings & Learn To Fly on Jamar Jones's "Black Bird"

By JR on 8:04 AM

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The majestic keys of pianist Jamar Jones lead the way to a better tomorrow as music made to mend a broken heart. This gem from the album "Blue Oceans" is one of many which showcases his magic touch on keys and ability to craft heartfelt songs. Like the serenity and vast space of the ocean, Jamar imagines our freedom and endless potential with each song. So spread your wings and fly to a tune that encapsulates the desire to be better than you were before.

Music Serves As The Vessel Of Life on "Expecting" by Singer Candice Hoyes

By JR on 1:36 PM

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Like the comfort of the womb, "Expecting" by Candice Hoyes is soothing to the eardrum. Journey to a heavenly place on this harp-laced tune featuring Makaya McCraven and bassist Junius Paul. The three use music to envision the ultimate moment of truth and optimistic mindset of a woman. As a result, we receive an uplifting moment of music and profound expression of humanity. 

Of the songs which express happiness here at the blog, this is among my favorites. For another feel-good tune in the same vein enjoy my post about "Arthur", a song which expresses the joy of infancy.

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