Japanese Reggae Band Park Rangers Cover Classics by Nirvana, Prince, Kool & The Gang & Pharrell
By JR on 10:36 AM
Filed Under: Covers , Kool & The Gang , Nirvana , PARK RANGERS band , Pharrell , Prince , Reggae
Japan's Flower Records are on their job in discovering groovy reworks of music classics, plus more good independent music. Dip into their growing catalog for an homage to the swing of Caribbean music as musicians play Kool & The Gang, Curtis Mayfield & Nirvana. Not only to you get Reggae, but Jazz, Soul and House as the talented roster of Flower Records do their thing.
"Blue mode representing perfectly the Soul Jazz and Hammond Funk scene today, gets his name directly from one of Reuben Wilson’s album. Reuben Wilson one of the most prolific organist in the late 60’s early 70’s contributed to the spreading and recognition of this music ! Blue mode is a summary of all this musical legacy. Groove, Groove and even more Groove !
Space Race is their first album recorded fully analog live in their own studio in Madrid like back in the days. The result is a pure sound with no technical effects that leave plenty of space to the musicians to cook spontaneously their own way. " - Atomic Soul
Enjoy the beautiful and elegant approach which these two talented ladies take toward performing their new arrangements of Nirvana's classic for 2016. With a joyful swing of Jazz and piano on one and a delightful fusion of Rock guitar and Harp on the other, Amelia Hope & Lucinda Belle each lay their stamp as musicians as they convey the somber emotion of "Smells Like Teen Spirit".
With a fresh and uplifting sound of dance and a touch of Jazz, Tamara Wellons searches for love, peace and self-identity on the electrifying "Behind the Veil". As she demystifies the questions of our heart using a powerful and soulful approach to songwriting, Tamara shines by delivering libration through music which showcases an exciting fusion of Jazz, Soul and Dance.
Lyrics and performance by Tamara Wellons
Producers: Kinard Cherry/Cory Baker/Elise Perry
Vocal Arranger/Producer: Elise Perry Executive Producers:Tamara Wellons and Kinard Cherry
Recorded & Engineered by Nicolas Laget at Sweet Spot Studios
Mixed by Dave “Davey Boy” Lindsey for Soul World Entertainment
Mastered by Bojan Dugic
Robert Glasper - "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (Drum Cover by Lem McEwen)
By JR on 3:28 PM
Filed Under: Jazz , Lem McEwen (drummer) , Nirvana , Robert Glasper , Video (Live Performance)
There's nothing like the performance of a talented Jazz drummer going off on his instrument to entertain and provide a moment of escapism, especially when it's a cover of the hypnotic Nirvana tune "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Get into a zone as Lem McEwen performs a cover on drums over this magnificent composition from Robert Glasper's "Black Radio".
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