Here to capture your will and provide a missing piece of your heart, Ajoyo blend joy with the passion to overcome in rich Afro-infused fusion. Celebrates life, love and justice through music with the Brooklyn-based unit as they return triumphantly on their 2nd project "War Chant". This warm and eclectic sound is sure to instill your desire to fight for your beliefs and gain a new understanding of self as much as it encourages you to dance and live for the moment. AJOYO is the vision of multi-reed player Yacine Boularès, a mystic brew blending African tradition, jazz and soul.
Line-Up: Yacine Boularès (ts, ss), Sarah E. Charles (voc), Michael Valeanu (el-g), Samuel Favreau (el-b), Jesse Fischer (p, key, snth), Philippe Lemm (dr)
"Welcome to Episode_#24 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us.
This episode sees Imran secure time with Brooklyn-based producer, keyboardist, band leader, studio engineer and songwriter Jesse Fischer. We discuss Jesse's awesome new EP 'Cross Currents' (along with its high-profile collaborators including Sarah Elizabeth Charles, Nate Smith and Marcus Strickland), life as an independent artist, his musical theatre project called 'Babylon Beyond Borders', musical heroes and much, much more.
A genuine pleasure to have been able to share time with Jesse and we really can't wait for you guys to hear this episode." - Blue-in-Green:PODCAST
Always astounding in his ability to convey joyful vibes on the Rhodes piano, Jesse Fischer flips a John Coltrane classic on the smooth and mellow with "Naima". From his 2018 project "Flipped 2".
"Jesse Fischer is a Brooklyn-based pianist/composer known for his warm, soulful touch, earworm melodies, and head-nodding grooves. He's performed at jazz festivals around the world, from South Africa to Dubai to the Netherlands. Jesse's latest album, "Day Dreamer," was released in 2015 on Ropeadope Records, and features guest appearances from:
Takuya Kuroda - trumpet
Godwin Louis - alto saxophone
Sarah Elizabeth Charles - vocals
His Herbie Hancock / Head Hunters tribute project, Vein Melter, was lauded by tastemakers around the world, including BBC's Gilles Peterson, and KCRW's Anthony Valadez, released in 2015 via the British label Tru Thoughts. Jesse is also a prolific producer, engineer, remix artist, and songwriter, and owns a boutique recording studio in Brooklyn, Electrik Indigo Sound." - BRIC TV
Opening with a catchy melody on the keys and unfolding into a festive Afro-Caribbean groove, Brooklyn-based pianist/composer/producer Jesse Fischer gets the party jumping with the first single from his album "Day Dreamer". Always keeping his sound culturally expansive and innovative, this joyful tune showcases Jesse's dream in a modern update on 1970's jazz-funk which is warm, soulful and beautifully incorporates various World musical influences.
Enjoy contemporary arrangements of Herbie Hancock's and The Headhunters by Jesse Fischer & Sly5thAve along with thoughts from an innovators of classic Jazz fusion who inspired the duo's exciting project. One era of groundbreaking musical innovation gives way to another as drummer Mike Clark reflects on how the Funk was twisted in the 70's, paving the way for Jesse & Sly to captivate our imagination and make us dance to the retro-futuristic sound of "Vein Melter".
The “Vein Melter” EP sees two acclaimed New York music makers, Jesse Fischer and Sly5thAve,joining forces to cover four tracks from Herbie Hancock’s seminal jazz funkalbum ‘Head Hunters’, paying homage to the contemporary, crowd-pleasing spirit of the originals and reframing these incredible pieces for the dance music fans of today. Snapped up for a limited (300) edition 12” vinyl and download release by Tru Thoughts, “Vein Melter” has already gained a strong seal of approval on both sides of the Atlantic, with early support from Gilles Peterson (BBC 6Music) as well as KCRW’s Jeremy Sole and Anthony Valadez, to add to worldwide blog buzz.
Jazz school alumnus Sly5thAve, whose prowess as a horn player and arranger has seen him tour with artists including Prince, Taylor Swift and Quantic, released his acclaimed debut album ‘Akuma’ last year and also leads his own live band The ClubCasa Chamber Orchestra. Multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer and computer science boffin Jesse Fischer has made a name for himself via production for artists across the jazz, hip hop and singer-songwriter scenes, as well as his own album projects and tours with pop artists including Laura Izibor, Ryan Shaw and Freddie Jackson.
Headhunters drummer Mike Clark interviews with Jake Feinberg in 2012
A musical journeyman who in the last 30 years as a broadcaster and writer has worked with or interviewed some of the worlds musical legends (Curtis Mayfield, Roy Ayers, Mark Murphy etc)
Writing/ broadcast credits include Straight No Chaser magazine, Virgin Radio and WCLK Atlanta, Tony Minvielle now hosts the seminal FoldedSpace on SoulandJazz.com.
As a tastemaker of soulful music by new innovative talent, Tony presents the magical sound of "Into Somethin' Vol. One". This compilation showcases Tony's sharp ear for the future of Jazz and Soul, featuring a collective of musicians who all possess a unique ability to groove you. Let the music play as a simple melody serves as the remedy to take you away, featuring Personal Life, Pat Van Dyke, Jesse Fischer, Leon Ware, Liz Elensky and more.
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