CD-Arrivals
Buscemi - Retro Nuevo (Downsall/Lowlands)
Buscemi aka Dirk Swartenbroekx from Belgium, (Buscemi is also the name of his favorite actor) has been a creator of music since 1996. His style is a mix of Nu Jazz & House blended with elements from the World & Latin genre. His skills & fame as dj and remixer is acknoledged by K & D, Gilles Peterson, Rainer Tr�by to name but a few. On Retro Nuevo he caresses the bossa nova, flirts with balkan beats and bolliwood. Your mood will surely lighten up to such joyful sounds and your legs might pull you to the nearest dancefloor.
Madrugada - Zone (2007, (�urve)music�)
Madrugada (dawn in Brazilian Portuguese), is a delightful collection of beautifully arranged electronic (Nu) Jazz. Featuring singer/songwriter MANOLA MICALIZZI on vocals, the album is peppered with just enough Brazilian beats to add a special tropical sparkle to your day. Throughout the album, ZONE explores his newly found identity on technology mixing it with trademark live arrangements, cleverly mounding contemporary jazz into dance culture. Breaking new grounds in modern Latin music via songs like PENSO EM MIM (ft MANOLA MICALIZZI), ZONE places himself high next to the peers that inspired him in the first place.
Gazzara - Brother & Sister (2006, Ritmica)
Brother And Sisteris Gazzara's fourth album so far - an album full of soulful melodies and warm joyful sounds. 12 songs have finally been recorded after sessions between Rome, Florence and Rio de Janeiro for more than a year - songs that reflect the cosmopolitan life-style of the roman keyboarder Francesco Gazzara. The melodies have sometimes a retrospective mood without loosing touch to the contemporary sound & elements. This makes Brother & Sister a real treasure for the lover of Nova Bossa & Nu Jazz genres seemlessly blended with Soul and spiced up with Funk.
Gillian Gordon - BEDROOM LOUNGE (2006, Tough Chicks Records)
A brilliant remix of soulful grooves released by various artists of tough chicks records. 100% lifestyle music for clubbing or simply chillin' away. Compiled and produced by labelowner Gillian Gordon.
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Tok Tok Tok - From Soul To Soul (2006, BHM)
From Soul To Soul is Tok Tok Tok�s personal tribute to the giants of soul. Each original composition within this new album is dedicated to a special soul artist; from Stevie Wonder, Ray Charlies and Erykah Badu to James Brown and Isaac Hayes. For Tok Tok Tok�s Morten Klein and Tokunbo Akinro, each one of these artists represents a personal role model, and as such the album offers up a contemporary and intimate dedication in which Tokunbo and Morten express their gratitude directly to the artists which collectively and individually informed their musical roots: soulful, jazzy to funky acoustic grooves!
Anthony David - Red Clay Chronicles (2006, Dome CD 73)
Following up on his debut record 3 Chords and The Truth, unreleased in the UK and Europe, Atlanta artist Anthony David makes his European bow with his second album Red Clay Chronicles. Many critics have compared him to a modern-day Bill Withers, with his blues voice and the contemporary social issues he tackles in some of his songs. David's Music is an R&B and Soul melting pot, prepared and cooked with some of his friends from Atlanta's music community including, among others, India, Earl Klugh & Julie Dexter. Anthony David's musical growth is evident on Red Clay Chronicles, and it's obvious that he is ready to step up to the top echelon of R&B and Soul artists.
Stanton Moore - III (2006, Telarc)
Drummer Stanton Moore, founding member of the popular funk band "Galactic", makes his Telarc debut with the release of the aptly titled III, his third solo recording to date. Moore recorded at the legendary Preservation Hall in New Orleans giving the recording a special acoustic and good vibe. Despite some of Moore's own personal setbacks in the aftermath of Katrina, he continues to channel the muse and explore the remote places where jazz, funk, soul and various other musical strains merge. "III" is, among other things, a survivor's tale - a recording that ignores adversity and pursues the creative deal.
Incognito - Bees + Things + Flowers (2006, Dome)
It features new arrangements of four Incognito classics � Always There, Still A Friend Of Mine, Everyday and Deep Waters � and covers of such great tunes as Roy Ayers' "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", Earth Wind & Fire's "That's The Way Of The World", "Summer In The City" and a stunning remake of America's "Tin Man". There are also three brand new Bluey compositions. Six tracks feature a 16-piece string section and the line-up of lead vocalists on this radio-friendly album is the strongest ever assembled for an Incognito album � CARLEEN ANDERSON, JOCELYN BROWN, MAYSA, JOY ROSE, IMAANI and TONY MOMRELLE.
Tingvall Trio - Skagerrak (2006, Skip)
Fans of E.S.T. might as well like the 14 songs of the German/Swedish/Cuban Trio as it has much in common of the early takes of E.S.T. Romantic and melancholic instrumental Jazz tunes (European style) accompanied by piano, double bass & drums produced by Martin Tingval & Bernd Skibbe. Try the groovy, light-footed track #6 called "Norrland Guld"
Various Artists - Socialized Jazz Beats (2006, Social Beats)
This CD contains awsome tracks with jazzy & groovy beats made in the Netherlands, flavoured by sharp, well timed and phatt hornsections and rhythmic percussion from the world of Latin-Jazz and Bossa Nova. This compilation does not contain one weak song and each track reflects the innovative, interesting and timeless arrangements of instruments. All the tracks are full of harmony & melody, inviting to sing and dance along.
Brand New Heavies - Get Used To It (2006, Delicious Vinyl)
When Acid-Jazz was hip, Brand New Heavies were celebrated and played throughout the clubs in the U.K. with Songs like "Dream on Dreamer" and "Brother Sister". Then came the time, when the band searched for a new identity and a new sound. Now they have found back to their self-assuring and distinguisable sound again with grooves and tunes to remember. Their musical roots are still within the funky & jazzy tunes, but again full of soul. "Get used to it" is their message to us: "Take us as we are - like it or not!" It's food for your body & soul and simply good music with catchy tunes and a great variety of musical elements blended to perfection.
AMP Fiddler - Afro Strut (2006, PIAS)
He played with George Clinton, Jamiroquai, Prince or acted as producer for George Benson or Maxwell. AMP Fiddler's quality as songwriter, producer or musician have been highly appreciated by many different artists for a long time. As a solo-artists, he got real attention from the crowd when releasing "The Waltz of the Ghetto Fly" in 2003. His recent release "Afro-Strut" shows his versatile talent and love for different genres and styles of music. He superbly combines varies styles whether he uses jazzy elements, soul or funk - from bedroom music to danceable tracks.
Ang�lique - Around The World In A Groove (2006, Angeliquemusic.com)
The debut album from Neo-Soul artist Angelique represents various backgrounds of culture, language and society. Her music is a warm, calm and melodic mix of Hip-Hop, Reggae, World and Soul inviting to sit back and relax. Her bandmembers are from all over the world with various backgrounds and experiences (Teena Marie, Larry Carlton, The Producers, Jamie Foxx, a.o.)
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Fire Tongue And Chief Cook - Wayo Bring War - afro meets modern touch...in a blues mood (2006, Scene)
Afro-Beat made in Cameroon combined with less ordinary and modern sounds of World, Funk, Jazz & Blues. A combination that turns this album into an insteresting and exciting discovery. The instruments played are the guitar, keyboard, bass, sax and drums combined with ambient noises and effects from daily life. Before the actual Jam-Session, political discussions took place and are of course part of the message and root of the music itself. Like this a (political) message was created that is intended to be heard by young and old from a country where free-speech has not always been tolerated. The melodies are flowing easily, many create this trance-like atmosphere repeating the same riffs and beats endlessly. It's never boring at all and always surprising with new elements that invite to dance along.
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