The S.O.U.L. of Jazz – 26th July 2010
As we get deeper into what is turning out to be a scorcher of a summer, there seems to be more new music showing up in my inbox everyday! So I decided to dedicate this show to all the new, soulful music that’s currently out and give you a taste of the sounds of summer! There’s lots to talk about so, as we say in the South, let’s get down to the real nitty gritty!
Starting things off is the legendary godfather of jazz-funk, Roy Ayers. I had the pleasure of holding a conversation with him during the National Black Arts Festival here in Atlanta, as well as introducing him for his live tribute to Fela. So in keeping with that vibration, I’ve started the set with a live version of his classic The Black Family. Staying on the sound of ‘Funky Jazz’ (as Roy would call it!), there’s new music from bassist Derek Frank featuring the incomparable Brian Auger. There’s also guitartist Eric Krasno (Soulive) and pianist Orrin Evan’s Luv Park project.
Just when you thought there was nothing new in the Nu-Soul world, in steps The S.O.U.L. of Jazz! There is a plethora of great indie soul sounds running about and I feature new music from London-based vocalist, Nadine Charles, Kabanya-Chemise and Latrelle. The fellas are representing the indie soul world to the fullest with new offerings from Anthony David, Geno Young, Paul Randolph, Jesse Boykins III and Cee Lo!
You know we couldn’t let you go with out giving you some proper summertime dance grooves and there’s no shortage here with new offerings from Blue 6, Kay Suzuki, Sofia Rubinia and my favorite band of the moment, Snarky Puppy, out of Dallas, Texas! Hopefully this mix will remind everyone that they didn’t stop making good dance tunes after the 70’s and if you want to reach out to me, you can do so at jamal@soulandjazz.com
Until next month, keep the vibes soulful and the feelings warm!
Peace
The S.O.U.L. of Jazz
26th July 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Roy Ayers The Black Family Live In Detroit 2009
Derek Frank Pusherman feat. Brian Auger Let The Games Begin… 2010
Latrelle Wrong Girl Unreleased 2009
Tom Glide & The Luv All-Stars Come To Me In The Name Of Luv 2010
The Black Lillies Searching The Black Lillies 2010
Orgone The Only One Cali Fever 2010
Nadine Charles Kisses In The Morning Single 2010
Geno Young All I Have Ear Hustler 2010
Jesse Boykins III Mystery of Intiquity Single 2010
Soulive feat. Nigel Hall Prototype Up Here 2009
Kabanya-Chemise Consume Me The Mosaic 2010
Eric Krasno Song For Dilla Reminisce 2010
Luv Park Apple Street Luv Park 2009
Anthony David Let Me In Single 2010
Soul Cycle feat. Saunders Sermons In A Sentimental Mood Flipped EP 2010
Randolph Believer Echoes (Of Lonely Eden) 2010
Cee-Lo You Don’t Shock Me Anymore Stray Bullets 2010
Snarky Puppy Whitecap Snarky Puppy 2010
Sofia Rubinia Trinkets & Things The Sun 2010
Blue Six One More Night Noesis 2010
Kay Suzuki Something To Say feat. Fatima Consciousness 2010
Lars Bartkhun Treasures Everywhere Dreamland 2009
Owiny Digoma Band Jalako On Yoono Paka 12″ Single
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