Delivering a soulful swing inspired by The Soul Brother #1, multi-instrumentalist Phil Smedley II pays tribute to the Pete Rock. On this groovy cover version of P.R.'s "Mind Blowing", Phil evokes pure joy. This homage is a fine blend of exciting Jazz and Soul which brings a new dimension to Pete's music. Enjoy an instrumental tribute to one of Hip Hop's great producers as Phil makes you bounce.
"THIS MASQUERADE" by Manuel Montesanti featuring MARIO GUARINI on bass is driven by beautiful solos and exciting rhythm which features a synth-based sound to refresh the 1972 classic written by Leon Russell. Enter the dream of Manuel as he re-arranges with an uplifting and futuristic vision.
Arranged, mixed and produced by Manuele Montesanti.
Note:
Yamaha Motif XF synthesizer sounds and Yamaha Cp40 solo piano
Mixed and Programmed with Steinbeg Cubase 7.5
Guitarist/producer Metic breaks you off a small piece of that funky stuff with his guitar-driven summertime rework of "Nuthin' But a G Thang". Imagine the Cali weather, sights and sounds described by this dynamic duo in a new light as Metic's soulful strings make love to your eardrum.
The Chronic cover redesign by Jay Fletcher
UK guitarist, composer and producer Tony Remy has the ability to set you afloat on a pleasant journey as his strings do work as the foundation for his soulful grooves. On "Lighthouse" he shines bright, connecting with vocalist Tony Momrelle on a track that sways and imagines the thought of love as one moving dream-like vision of music.
Tony Remy increases the pace on a thumping tribute to the late great George Duke on a fine remake of the classic Latin Jazz fusion song "Brazilian Love Affair".
Restlessness has never felt so good as this cool and uplifting pair of musicians provides a reason to awaken. On "Caffeine", music and love are like a drug as Jeremy Siegel and Alexis Kesselman's intoxicating sound stimulate the mind.
Music, instruments, effects, and production by Jeremy Siegel
Melody and Lyrics by Alexis Kesselman
Let the next-level Jazz Fusion of Rick Wilkerson Quartet uplift you as they jam out on two powerful instrumentals. "Next Level" & "1217" excite with a fusion of jazzy and soulful energy while providing an atmosphere of music to provoke positive thought and optimism towards the present and future.
Recorded at The Sound Emporium Nashville, Tn
Engineered and mixed by Nick Spezia
Nicholas Fair- Keys
Jon Rogerson-Guitar
Theo Carnavos-Bass
Rick Wilkerson-Drums
Dan JD73 Goldman is here to save the day with upbeat synth-driven Soul which projects messages of positivity, dance and living life to the fullest. In a refined approach to classic songwriting in the vein of Rod Temperton and Quincy Jones, JD's rhythm of life is a joyful experience which merges funky keyboard arrangements and solos with soulful vocalists and ear-opening fusion for a vibe of music that is pure gold.
Dan has played keyboards with:
Morcheeba, TY, Dennis Rollins' Badbone & Co, The Haggis Horns, The Jamiroquai Band and has worked in the studio and on remixes/co-writes for Morcheeba (4 albums) Bebel Gilberto, Andreya Triana, Nate James, LSK, The New Mastersounds Nightmares on Wax, Shlomo, Eska, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Mozez, Sony-Bmg, Drawbar, Domu, Bonobo, DJ Regal, Rodina and many more..
JD73 singles: ASCENSION and HAPPY PEOPLE on Wax On Records, ELECTROBOOGIE/SWING TIL IT HURTS on MAM and THINK TWICE on Expansion.
JD73 albums:
ZEROS AND ONES (2008) on Ropeadope
PURE GOLD (2010) on Z Records
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