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Bamboos, NOMO, Breakestra All Free? One Week Only!

JohnBrand — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:19:24 +0000

Here’s a deal that’s impossible to refuse. Ubiquity is offering their latest compilation, The Shape of Things To Come 2, for no cost on eMusic and for a mere $4.49 on iTunes this week (it returns to full price on Tuesday April 25, 2006)! This online-only release includes a mix of brand-new unreleased music and a handful of recent tracks previously only available on vinyl. The artists include names TomorrowJazz Radio listeners are familiar with such as The Bamboos and Breakestra as well as forthcoming must-hear music from NOMO. More info and samples are on the Ubiquity site.

Light of the World on Carl Cox CD

JohnBrand — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 23:39:11 +0000

The latest release by DJ Carl Cox, Second Sign, was released everywhere else in the world last year. It’s coming out here in the States on April 4 on the Koch label. It’s always interesting when DJs write their own material and Cox does so with fifteen tracks on this recording. One of the tracks features the UK soul/funk/disco band Light of the World (which had a pre-Incognito Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick as one of its leaders). I have some LotW tracks from their Inner Voices release that I would love to play on TomorrowJazz Radio but am prohibited from doing so by rules that govern broadcasting (traditional and Internet) here. To my knowledge, no LotW recording is “authorized for performance in the United States.” I even tried contacting the band through their (now defunct) web site to get direct permission but did not receive a response.

For more information on the other tracks on Second Sign (which I’m anxious to hear), read the press release or read last May’s review at Resident Advisor.

Chick Corea’s Ultimate Adventure

JohnBrand — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 18:43:57 +0000

“I’ve used everything that I know on this record in terms of approaches.” When Chick Corea says that, you know you’re in for an adventure. That’s the case with his upcoming release, The Ultimate Adventure. Like the Elektric Band reunion recording To the Stars, Corea’s inspiration comes from a work by L. Ron Hubbard. Also like that CD, this sounds like a plugged-in project. Chick has an excellent promotional video on his site that you should see. You can learn about the vast variety of musicians on this project (Hubert Laws, Steve Gadd), the approaches Chick is referring to, the world music influences, and much more. I’m looking forward to this. It’s out on his Stretch Records label on February 7.

Liquid Soul and Groove Collective in 2006

JohnBrand — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:06:10 +0000

Two of my favorite groups have finally found home for new recordings in 2006. Liquid Soul has signed with Telarc and will release One-Two Punch on May 23. Groove Collective will get their new release People People Music Music in stores in the U.S. via the Savoy label. It’s expected in the spring.

Recent Adds to TomorrowJazz Radio

JohnBrand — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 00:29:27 +0000

Here’s the latest music added to the TomorrowJazz Radio playlist. I’ve added a “TomorrowJazz Yesterday” feature track that spotlights music that was ahead of its time. Artists have included, and will include, Bob James, the Crusaders, Miles Davis, Return to Forever, Spyro Gyra, and others.

New Mastersounds with Karl Denson / “You Got It All” / This Is What We Do
The Bad Plus / Anthem for the Earnest” / Suspicious Activity?
DJ Williams Projekt / “C.A.K.E” / Projekt Management
Garaj Mahal / “Mondo Garaj” / Mondo Garaj
Greg Osby / “Channel Three” / Channel Three
Meat Beat Manifesto / “Maintain Discipline” / At The Center Sessions – Unreleased
Larry Goldings featuring Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley / “Last Night” / Space Cowboys – Music from the Motion Picture
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe / “Rise and Shine” / The Bridge
Stanton Moore / “Hunch” / Flyin’ the Coop
The Crusaders / “Free as the Wind” / The Golden Years
Kenny Garrett / “Conversation with Hutcherson” / Simply Said
Ricky Peterson / “Drop Shot” / Organ-ized!
Solamingus / “Acid Trip” / Jazzedelic
DJ Rodriguez / “Bitches & Friends” / Acid Jazz on the Rocks
Philippe Saisse / “Proko-Groove” / Masques
Me’Shell NdegeOcello Feat. Herbie Hancock / “Nocturnal Sunshine” / Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
The Solsonics / “Mountain Man” / Jazz In The Present Tense
Tok Tok Tok / “Cherries from My Neighbour’s Tree” / Chillout Jazz
Herbie Hancock / “Mojuba” / Dis Is Da Drum
Medeski, Martin and Wood / “Mami Gato” / End of the World Party (Just In Case)
Sakesho / “Baby Steps” / We Want You To Say?
Sarah Vaughan / “Peter Gunn (Max Sedgley remix)” / Verve Remixed 3
Soul Station / “Congalegre” / Totally Re-Wired 10
St. Germain / “Rose Rouge” / Tourist
Liquid Soul / “Sun Ra” / Evolution
Matthew Shipp / “Cohesion” / Equilibrium
Boston Horns / “It’s In Your Face” / It’s In Your Face
Incognito / “Need to Know” / Tribes, Vibes & Scribes
Jazzelicious / “Frenetic” / Brazil Remixed
Night Trains / “Jericho” / Miles Away
Bob James / “Tappan Z” / BJ4
Chaser / “Life In Loisaida” / Future Sound of Jazz – Vol. 5
Cycle / “Quiet Blue” / Bossa Brava Tropicale!
Dave Weckl Band / “Mixed Bag” / Multiplicity
De-Phazz / “Jazz Music” / Godsdog
Jamiroquai / “Too Young To Die” / Emergency on Planet Earth
Zachary Breaux / “Impressions” / Groovin’

NY Gigs To Show Up At

JohnBrand — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:06:33 +0000

I received email about announcing some gigs. It’s given me an idea to post a board for musicians to promote their performances. Look for that soon.

Jason Miles completes a month-long run of Thursdays at Makor in NYC 35 West 67th Street tomorrow. He and his band are playing all the music from his great Miles to Miles release.

Root Valdez is back at The Lucky Cat in Williamsburgh , Brooklyn on Friday, August 26th, joined by friends and fellow groovemeisters Solio. Show starts at 10p, featuring sets by both groups and a special collab set with special guests to seal the deal.

New Additions to TomorrowJazz Radio

JohnBrand — Wed, 10 Aug 2005 04:59:33 +0000

The following were added to the TomorrowJazz Radio playlist between July 31 and August 7:

Ella Fitzgerald (De-Phazz Remix) “Wait Till You See Him” Verve Remixed
Masters at Work/George Benson “You Can Do It Baby” Nuyorican Soul
Action Figure Party “Everybody Ready” Action Figure Party
Topaz Listen! Listen!
Liquid Soul “Opium Jacuzzi” Make Some Noise
Soul Society featuring Roy Ayers “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” Best Of Acid Jazz-In the Mix
Joe Sample And The Soul Committee “Viva De Funk” Did You Feel That?
Brian Bromberg “Bass Face” Brian Bromberg
Down To The Bone “Crazy Vibes And Things” Crazy Vibes and Things
St. Germain “Easy To Remember” Nu Jazz Cool – Blue Beats & Chilled Jazz Grooves
Spirit Level “Solar Funk” The Best of Cookin’
The Solsonics “Ascension” Jazz In The Present Tense
Incognito “Colibri” Tribes, Vibes & Scribes
Incognito “Millenium” 100 Degrees And Rising
Incognito “Change (Bluey Remix)” The Best Of Incognito
Tristan “Sapphire Eyes” Substance
Mr. Hermano “Uno Mas Tiempo” Electrojazz At Club Blue Note
Minus 8 “At The Beach” Vintage Chill Volume 2. Summer
Mighty Truth “City To The Sea” The Best Of Acid Jazz (Volume 1)
Joe Zawinul “Barefoot Beauty” Faces & Places
Fishbelly Black “Spontaneous Combustion” Rare Requests – Smooth Jazz
Slide Five “Heavy Rotation” Trippin’ On Rhythms
Groove Collective “You’re Stepping On My Daisy” It’s All In Your Mind
Donald Byrd “Lansanna’s Priestess (DJ Spinna Remix)” Blue Note Revisited
Groove Collective “Up All Night” Declassified
Dave Weckl Band “Down On The Corner” Multiplicity

Michael Brecker In Hospital

JohnBrand — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 17:25:28 +0000

This info comes from Randy Brecker and has been posted online.

Michael is in hospital for a round of chemo and then a bone marrow transplant. Doctors remain optimistic and you can send cards or letters to Mike at the following address:

MICHAEL BRECKER
Room 1137
Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021
USA

Here’s hoping everything goes well…

Interact with Greg Osby

JohnBrand — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 15:06:31 +0000

Greg Osby is answering questions all month long on the All About Jazz bulletin board. From what he’s posted so far, he offers details and thoughful answers and is worth checking out. It’s always interesting to hear things from the musician’s point of view.

Osby’s latest Blue Note recording, Channel Three, is out on August 2.

New Music Hour Playlist

JohnBrand — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 21:31:02 +0000

Here’s the playlist for the New Music Hour that premiered today on TomorrowJazz Radio:

“God Bless the Child” (Fredco Mix) – Billie Holiday – Remixed Hits
“Terms and Conditions Apply” The Entity Remix – General Electrics (or Elektrics) – Future Sounds of Jazz Vol. 10
“Hybrids” – George Duke – Duke
“Swiss Miss” – Hiroshima – Odon
“What’d I Say” – John Scofield – That’s What I Say
“Shotgun! Blast to the Brain” – Meat Beat Manifesto – At the Center
“Peter Gunn” Max Sedgley Remix – Sarah Vaughan – Verve Remixed 3
“Neverending” – Martin East Project (John Beltran Remix) – Brazil Remixed 2