"Osunlade brings the funk out in his extended “Yoruba Soul Mix”, while Ian Friday was so inspired that he decided to make his own cover version with the “Libation Remake” featuring Byron J Moore on vocals.
Completing the package is Chi-Town’s very own Excursions crew (Cordell Johnson & Skorpeze) taking it to the club with their “Excursions Go Deep Remix”.
They also provide a digital bonus with the "Excursions Break Of Dawn Mix"." - r2 records
Below, Lonnie Liston Smith gets funky with The Katalyst Collective on a live cover of his classic "Beautiful Woman".
Another Jorun Bombay remix sureshot for your dome. For a new definition of summer madness, the smooth sounds of Jazz Fusion Lonnie Liston Smith meet the pizazz of Hip Hop band STET.
No one is capable of expanding your mind quite like these two legendary minds of Jazz who lend their magic to the stage in a live performance collaboration that's been a long time coming. Witness the heavenly and funky sounds of Lonnie Liston Smith & Roy Ayers as they make it a 2016 summer to remember, live at O2 Forum Kentish Town. For your listening pleasure Music Is My Sanctuary pays tribute to Lonnie below with a mix of his best tunes.
Check out photography from the show here at Getty
The inspiration of Lonnie Liston Smith and Herbie Hancock inspire a young musician on "Understanding Is Everything". On "Love Beams" Ian o'Brien draws from the influence of Lonnie for a divine sound and heavenly moment of music.
Ian o'Brien plays piano, guitar, bass, drums, uniquely blending his sound with electronic/computer based music to make something different. His 1st album 'Desert Scores' was released in 1996. 2 more albums 'Giagntic Days' and 'A History Of Things To Come' followed on UK Peacefrog recs.
Personnel:
Ian o'Brien - Rhodes piano, Oberheim 4-voice, Arp Odyssey, Moog synthesizers, String Ensemble, Spectrasonics software, Acoustic/Electric guitars, various percussion and drums, computer programming and production.
Kuniyuki Takahashi - Acoustic Piano on 'My Dreams Of Peace.'
Julian Tanaka - Tenor Saxopohone on 'My Dreams of Peace', 'The Explanation', 'God's Prayer' and 'Love Beams.'
Nathan Haines - Soprano sax and tenor/alto flutes on 'God's Prayer.'
On Friday 16 November 2012, renowned musicians Brian Jackson, Mark Adams, and Lonnie Liston Smith joined the stage for Legends of Jazz Funk aka A Soulful Night of Keys at The Hideaway in The UK. A touching tribute to Roy Ayers highlighted the night with a cover performance of "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" which features an electrifying performance by Mark on the vibes and a nice added touches of George Benson-style guitar-layered vocals. It's clear Mark aimed to tap into the musical essence and spirit of Roy Ayers on this performance, showing how timeless and unique of a song "Sunshine" really is.
Enjoy a few more performances after "Sunshine" from Brian Jackson, Mark Adams, and Lonnie Liston Smith from A Soulful Night of Keys 2012 event in the playlist above, including a collaboration between the 3 musicians on Lonnie's classic cosmic-Jazz tune "Expansions".
The 2012 release of "Ready To Live" by singer/songwriter/producer and multi-instrumentalist Jarrard Anthony is powerful Soul music which presents an expression of love, knowledge, intimacy, and appreciation of life to the listener. The two-year project reunites Anthony with his first album’s producer, composer and drummer Nate Smith (Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley) for doo wop harmonies of “Something Like Love,” the stepper’s R&B of “Cloud 10”, and the Hip Hop vibe of “Never See Her Again.” Independent vocalist Darien joins Anthony in a duet over the bossa nova groove of “All Around the World”, a song which is the singer's "tropical ode to love".
The great line-up of guest features of "Ready To Live" continue with Eric Roberson on "Damn Sista", Onaje Allen Gumbs on "Lucky Day", in addition to Virginia newcomer Patrice Covington and jazz legend Lonnie Liston Smith on “I Love U,” a tribute to fellow Virginian Weldon Irvine. Lonnie Smith and Anthony create magical sounds through a fusion of musical genres—from house to jazz to ‘70s soul, while maintaining Anthony’s trademark smooth and soulful vibe of music throughout. The result is harmonious and joyful sounds from the talented Jarrard Anthony who shares his spirit, love and life through music on Ready to Live.
Listen to "Lucky Day" and "Damn Sista" from the album below on the Reverbnation player and the full snippets above from Amazon.
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