tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16201107560424478192024-02-18T20:06:46.228-08:00drum leechmade only for drummersbokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-63359495903595295912009-07-22T17:16:00.000-07:002009-07-22T17:22:19.595-07:00Visions of an Inner Mounting Apocalypse: 'A Fusion Guitar Tribute' (2005)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5696/2738/320/B0009UC7TI.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5696/2738/320/B0009UC7TI.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Tone Center, Mike Varney’s fusion-only label, is not only helping to keep the genre in good shape—it’s pumping it full of steroids. Last year the label released A Guitar Supreme: Giant Steps in Fusion Guitar. Such guitarists as Mike Stern, Larry Coryell, Eric Johnson, Steve Lukather, Greg Howe, Jeff Richman, Frank Gambale and others paid stringed tribute to the spirit of John Coltrane.<br /><br />This time around John McLaughlin and the legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra receive the treatment. Many of the same guitarists appear on this very impressive and important release. The music of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, first played over thirty years ago, provides the perfect material for some of today's greatest guitarists to test their mettle.<br /><br />Guitarist Jeff Richman was put in charge. He produced the album, arranged the tunes and even played. He hired an incredible backing band to support and augment the soloists, who recorded their parts later, consisting of drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, bassist Kai Eckhardt and keyboardist Mitch Forman. All three have the advantage of having played with John McLaughlin before—so they have some idea of his sensibilities.<br /><br />To have such superb musicians tackle McLaughlin’s advanced compositions is major news. But, the fact that Jerry Goodman, the original Mahavishnu Orchestra violinist, agreed to appear on four tracks is mind-blowing! No other violinist sounds quite like him and his presence gives the album an extra shot of credibility. Mahavishnu fans will be thrilled to hear Jerry’s violin on two pieces from the second Mahavishnu Orchestra.<br /><br />The CD covers eight McLaughlin compositions spread through the first five Mahavishnu Orchestra albums. There are two additional pieces not officially associated with the Mahavishnu Orchestra of the seventies. Richman himself plays on “Jazz,” which is from the 1984 Mahavishnu album. John Abercrombie stars on McLaughlin’s “Follow Your Heart,” which appeared pre-Mahavishnu Orchestra on McLaughlin’s classic My Goal’s Beyond.<br /><br />Steve Lukather opens up the tribute with a rollicking “Birds of Fire.” Propelled by the power of Colaiuta’s drumming and Eckhardt’s throbbing bassline, Lukather lets nothing hold him back. He is followed by an angular Mike Stern on “Can’t Stand Your Funk” and Steve Morse’s energetic romp on “Celestial Terrestrial Commuters.” Jimmy Herring’s take on “Meeting of the Spirits” features a lighter intro before the theme kicks in. Richman’s skittering solo on “Jazz” gives it a more rockish feel than the original.<br /><br />Perhaps closest in spirit to the original Orchestra is Frank Gambale’s turn on “Dawn.” Gambale captures the building drama of the composition in his use of tension and release. He is aided in a fantastic way by the appearance of Goodman, who played on the original.<br /><br />Warren Haynes and Jerry Goodman perform “Lila’s Dance” from Visions of the Emerald Beyond. The son of the Mahavishnu Orchestra’s Inner Mounting Flame’s “Dance of Maya,” “Dance” is noteworthy enough for Hayne’s performance, but to hear Goodman play the Jean Luc Ponty part will be very significant to MO aficionados.<br /><br />“Faith” is handled rather ably by Dave Fiuczynski while Gregg Howe also answers the bell on the rave-up “Dance of Maya.”<br /><br />Tacked onto the end of this compilation is John Abercrombie’s performance of the classic “Follow Your Heart.” This is a beautifully executed version. Abercrombie’s playing is absolutely stunning. Richman’s arrangement changes the character of the piece in a new and exciting way building to a pleasing climax. Kai Eckhardt also contributes one of the most impressive melodic bass solos one is ever going to hear.<br /><br />Mitch Forman’s contributions to this tribute are not to be overlooked. He is one of the most important keyboard players in jazz in the last twenty years. Yet, he remains relatively unsung. His solo opportunities are full of invention.<br /><br />While not every moment in every tune captures the original fire of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Visions of an Inner Mounting Apocalypse: A Fusion Guitar Tribute is quite worthy of its honoree. John McLaughlin’s compositions combined with the musical power of the musicians of the Mahavishnu Orchestra present a true test for any musician- and especially guitar players. All those involved with this production should take pride in their effort and the results.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_m?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=Mahavishnu+Orchestra&x=18&y=29" target="_blank">Mahavishnu_Orchestra</a><br /><br />Track listing:<br /><br /> 1. Birds Of Fire - Steve Lukather (6:47)<br /> 2. Can't Stand Your Funk - Mike Stern (6:43)<br /> 3. Celestial Terrestrial Commuters - Steve Morse (4:46)<br /> 4. Meeting Of The Spirits - Jimmy Herring (6:51)<br /> 5. Jazz - Jeff Richman (4:53)<br /> 6. Dawn - Frank Gambale/Jerry Goodman (6:34)<br /> 7. Lila's Dance - Warren Haynes/Jerry Goodman (5:22)<br /> 8. Faith - David Fiuczynski (5:47)<br /> 9. Dance Of Maya - Greg Howe (6:16)<br /> 10. Follow Your Heart - John Abercrombie (7:46)<br /><br /><br />Personnel: Jeff Richman: guitar; Mitch Forman: keyboards; Kai Eckhardt: bass; Vinnie Colaiuta: drums; Steve Lukather, Mike Stern, Steve Morse, Jimmy Herring, Frank Gambale, Greg Howe, David Fiuczynski, Warren Haynes, John Abercrombie: guitar; Special Guest Star Jerry Goodman: violin.<br /><br />Download: <a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/34315299/Visions_of_an_Inner_Mounting_Apocalypse_1_.rar.html">1</a> <a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/34338478/Visions_of_an_Inner_Mounting_Apocalypse_2_.rar.html">2</a><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://jazz-rock-fusion-guitar.blogspot.com/">Jazz-Rock-Fusion-Guitar</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-4487392221240187992009-07-22T16:54:00.000-07:002009-07-22T16:57:59.893-07:00Fusion For Miles - A Tribute In Guitar, 'A Bitchin' Brew' (2005)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3v3nnlKOpUQKK_UDouQ3G7U5GUiu644-5xs9G9inaeXh3efaZG2hmIsz_V4a0H2bibG5Zk8PyC4kRIfBq6eReTQaepYIzKssNQ3Z2iSnk89Ldjiswy-eTxvJ4qSIzVDqCQsJqUzVgZRU/s320/fusion_for_miles_retail_cd-front.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3v3nnlKOpUQKK_UDouQ3G7U5GUiu644-5xs9G9inaeXh3efaZG2hmIsz_V4a0H2bibG5Zk8PyC4kRIfBq6eReTQaepYIzKssNQ3Z2iSnk89Ldjiswy-eTxvJ4qSIzVDqCQsJqUzVgZRU/s320/fusion_for_miles_retail_cd-front.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Fusion for Miles features some of the greatest names in progressive jazz/ fusion guitar, each paying tribute to master musician and jazz legend Miles Davis, a pioneer of modern jazz and fusion. A gifted composer and powerful band leader, Miles left this world with a legacy of phenomenal compositions, a universal reputation for introducing the world to many important jazz artists who first apprenticed under him, and a vast number of people who were touched by and learned from his stylized harmonic genius. Those musicians, whose music he influenced, were not just trumpet players but nearly all students of jazz and among them are the incredible guitarists who have come together to lift up their guitars as their voices in this unique tribute. FEATURING GUEST GUITARISTS: Eric Johnson, Bill Frisell, Pat Martino, Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring, Mike Stern, Bill Connors, Steve Kimmock, Bireli Lagrene and Jeff Richman.<br /><br />Trumpeter Miles Davis shifted gears so many times during his forty-year career that doing a proper tribute which covers the entire time frame represents a distinct challenge. Perhaps that’s why many artists have focused on specific periods in their Miles tributes. Producer Gary Guthrie put a new spin on Kind of Blue with A New Kind of Blue, while trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith and guitarist Henry Kaiser’s Yo Miles! project has released three sets inspired by Miles’ ‘70s electric period. Even trumpeter Wallace Roney, while not recording a tribute album per se, has taken one of Miles’ mid-‘60s albums, Nefertiti, and used it, along with other sources, as the foundation for his own work.<br /><br />In the past year, guitarist Jeff Richman has released tributes to saxophonist John Coltrane (A Guitar Supreme) and guitarist John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra (Visions of an Inner Mounting Apocalypse). He's probably the first to try and put the departed trumpeter’s greater career arc into perspective. The problem is that there’s little to tie together Miles’ various periods. One reason for this is that whenever he moved into a new musical space, he often alienated much of his existing fan base. Fans of Kind of Blue are not inherently going to be disposed towards Bitches Brew, and many who discovered Miles with the pop-funk of his last decade may find his more abstract mid-‘60s quintet completely unfathomable.<br /><br />Consequently Fusion for Miles starts with an immediate handicap. The bad news is that Richman’s arrangements featuring a core band of keyboardist Larry Goldings, bassist Alphonso Johnson, and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta don’t go very far in finding the elusive common link. In fact, Richman often takes tunes that were the barest of sketches for example, Miles’ funk vamp of Jean-Pierre and the equally harmonically static jungle funk of his early-‘70s Black Satin and writes new passages to give them greater interest. While these radically altered and stricter arrangements give the guest guitarists more to work with, by its very virtuosity Fusion for Miles loses sight of one of Miles’ core musical goals: creating specific vibes and particular feelings.<br /><br />The good news is that Fusion for Miles is one heck of a great fusion record when taken on its own merits. It features a varied bunch of guitarists who range from the post bop sensibility of Pat Martino and Bill Connors, to more clear fusion from Jimmy Herring and Mike Stern, and the rock-centric approach of Warren Haynes and Steve Kimmock. Covering material from the late ‘50s (So What) through the mid-‘80s (Splatch), every guitarist digs into the solid foundation laid by the rhythm section. Unlike Richman’s Mahavishnu Orchestra tribute, none of the core band members actually played with Miles, but the inclusion of one early-'70s Miles veteran, saxophonist Dave Liebman, on some tracks provides linkage. And while the individual tunes come from a multitude of spaces, Richman’s arrangements bring them together for an album that is sure to please fans of pedal-to-the-floor fusion to no end.<br /><br />Visit Jeff Richman on the web.<br /><br />Track listing:<br />1. Black Satin<br />2. Splatch<br />3. So What<br />4. Nefertiti<br />5. Eighty One<br />6. Serpents Tooth<br />7. It's About That Time<br />8. Back Seat Betty<br />9. Spanish Key<br /><br />Personnel: Vinnie Colaiuta: drums; Alphonso Johnson: bass; Larry Goldings: keyboards; Jeff Richman: guitars. With Dave Liebman: saxophone. Featured guitarists: Jimmy Herring (1); Jeff Richman (2); Eric Johnson (3); Mike Stern (4); Bill Frisell (5); Bill Connors (6); Pat Martino (7); Warren Haynes (8); Steve Kimmock (9); Bireli Lagrene (10).<br /><br />Download: <a id="alive_link" href="http://rapidshare.com/files/129319638/fusion_for_miles_-_a_tribute_in_guitar__a_bitchin__brew.part1.rar.html">1</a> <a id="alive_link" href="http://rapidshare.com/files/129313352/fusion_for_miles_-_a_tribute_in_guitar__a_bitchin__brew.part2.rar.html">2</a><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://jazz-rock-fusion-guitar.blogspot.com/">Jazz-Rock-Fusion-Guitar</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-20008020447108430642009-07-17T18:34:00.000-07:002009-07-17T18:36:41.339-07:00Bill Evans - "Starfish & The Moon" (1997)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXbT4tIAHhF9YuMsylzEck0twutGcRLhcooO6N4851csgqF-S5G7DSaUPpgYNzAxmjEttShNIDjw11h0qDDaW5_rRweGSKYJ30vzVIEByGDzNmi8jU8zecPPUWNDr3hwvhYghenGZBAhH/s320/Bill+Evans.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXbT4tIAHhF9YuMsylzEck0twutGcRLhcooO6N4851csgqF-S5G7DSaUPpgYNzAxmjEttShNIDjw11h0qDDaW5_rRweGSKYJ30vzVIEByGDzNmi8jU8zecPPUWNDr3hwvhYghenGZBAhH/s320/Bill+Evans.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />fter providing an abundance of hard-edged, aggressive jazz-funk and jazz-rap on Live and Escape, Bill Evans surprised his followers by being so relaxed on Starfish and the Moon. This excellent, highly melodic CD was hailed as "Bill Evans' acoustic album," which was misleading because Starfish has its share of keyboards and synthesizers as well as electric bass and electric guitar. But it is accurate to say that the rap-free Starfish uses more acoustic instruments and less amplification than one had come to expect from the soprano and tenor saxophonist, who favors subtlety on such introspective, lyrical jazz-pop as "The Last Goodbye," "Something In the Rose" and "I'll Miss You." Even when he gets into a funk-minded groove on "Whiskey Talk" and "Shady Lady," Evans is moody and evocative rather than intense. Though the Chicago native had often played lyrically in the past, he was never as consistently restrained as he is on Starfish, a curve ball that was the last thing one would have expected to follow Escape.<br /><br /><br />Tracks<br /><br />01. Something in the Rose<br />02. Starfish & The Moon<br />03. Little Slow Poke<br />04. I'll Miss You<br />05. Whiskey Talk<br />06. The Last Goodbye<br />07. Red Dog<br />08. It's Only History<br />09. Big Blue Hat<br />10. Shady Lady<br /><br /><br />Featuring<br /><br />Bill Evans: Saxophones<br />Arto Tuncboyacian: Vocals,Percussion<br />David Blamires: Vocals<br />Caroline Leonhart: Vocals<br />Jim Beard: Piano,Hammond Organ,Synthesizer<br />Henry Hey: Keyboards<br />Adam Rogers: Acoustic & Electric Guitars,Mandolin<br />Jon Herrington: Acoustic & Electric Guitars,Acoustic Bass<br />James Genus: Acoustic Bass<br />Vinnie Colaiuta: Drums<strong></strong><br /><br />Link: <a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/250150631/Bill_Evans_-_Starfish___The_Moon.part1.rar">1</a> <a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/250152623/Bill_Evans_-_Starfish___The_Moon.part2.rar">2</a><br /><br />-----<br />Originally Posted at: <a href="http://fusionjazzandsomethingelse.blogspot.com/">Fusion Jazz..</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-18989992469147552142009-07-17T18:32:00.000-07:002009-07-17T18:34:35.100-07:00Jeff Berlin & Scott Henderson - "Live At Landmark Jazz Club Vancouver" (1985)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQRRH9e1r3dqX16dwlnisll0CUQi-fJZXL1TuFt3-w1rL0YucTBk6-T8zKygpgd69JZL-c40LEqZu4W59njtgbSf-Gu_7gtzvZQpSEeMwsPJmKmclk9ffOGkeN4nmsorMEIRQ_lCUxDRg/s320/cover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQRRH9e1r3dqX16dwlnisll0CUQi-fJZXL1TuFt3-w1rL0YucTBk6-T8zKygpgd69JZL-c40LEqZu4W59njtgbSf-Gu_7gtzvZQpSEeMwsPJmKmclk9ffOGkeN4nmsorMEIRQ_lCUxDRg/s320/cover.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Live recorded at Landmark jazz club Vancouver in 1985.<br /><br />* Sorry no scans<br /><br /><br />Tracks<br /><br />01. Manos De Piedra<br />02. Three Nighter<br />03. Dixie<br />04. ???<br />05. Marabi<br />06. ???<br />07. Bach<br />08. Freight Train Schuffle<br />09. Motherlode<br />10. What I Know Now<br /><br /><br />Featuring<br /><br />Jeff Berlin: Bass<br />Scott Henderson: Guitar<br />Vinnie Colaiuta: Drums<br />Larry Williams: Keyboards<strong></strong><br /><br />Link: <a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/223839270/Jeff_Berlin_Live.part1.rar">1</a> <a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/223847471/Jeff_Berlin_Live.part2.rar">2</a><br /><br />-----<br />Originally Posted at: <a href="http://fusionjazzandsomethingelse.blogspot.com/">Fusion Jazz..</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-82525671678588395152009-07-17T18:26:00.000-07:002009-07-17T18:32:18.323-07:00John McLaughlin and Chick Corea - "Five Peace Band-Live" (2009)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilp05_cwCVO_sxIwQ1fsBDXBampwZ06f0514Mc2um4kd8oBxeFTJhc-8dH0k4BtI6QCTWfRpF_GNtUOvyq6u7KPpe2kOiiqzpRUnoT9sJQdZ0xXdRQkrQP7pEjls-C-YRsffXUROx8mhzy/s320/Five+Peace+Band.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilp05_cwCVO_sxIwQ1fsBDXBampwZ06f0514Mc2um4kd8oBxeFTJhc-8dH0k4BtI6QCTWfRpF_GNtUOvyq6u7KPpe2kOiiqzpRUnoT9sJQdZ0xXdRQkrQP7pEjls-C-YRsffXUROx8mhzy/s320/Five+Peace+Band.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Though their paths crossed on the Miles Davis classic IN A SILENT WAY and on Larry Coryell's SPACES, this disc is the first actual collaboration between pianist Chick Corea and guitarist John McLaughlin. The Five Peace Band truly is a super-group,the other members being the versatile bassist Christian McBride (acoustic and electric), saxophonist Kenny Garrett (a Miles alumnus too), and fusion drumming ace Vinnie Colaiuta. LIVE features cozy, intimate Corea-McLaughlin duets, sizzling electric playing, and enchanting acoustic passages. They pay tribute to Miles with a medley of "In A Silent Way" and "It's about That Time," with yet another Miles grad Herbie Hancock guesting on keyboards. And there's even a tasty rendition of a bebop classic, Jackie McLean's "Dr. Jackle." Aside from a righteous meeting-of-the-minds, LIVE proves that fusion as a concept is not played out.<br /><br />Tracks<br /><br /><br /><br />Cd 1<br /><br />01. Raju<br />02. The Disguise<br />03. New Blues, Old Bruise<br />04. Hymn To Andromeda<br /><br /><br /><br />Cd 2<br /><br />01. Dr. Jackle<br />02. Senor C.S.<br />03. In A Silent Way/It's About That Time<br />04. Someday My Prince Will Come<br /><br /><br /><br />Featuring<br /><br />John McLaughlin: Guitar, Electric Guitar<br />Chick Corea: Piano, Keyboards<br />Kenny Garrett: Saxophone<br />Christian McBride: Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass<br />Vinnie Colaiuta: Drums<br />Herbie Hancock: Piano [cd 2 (4)]<br /><br />Link: <a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/230719677/Five_Peace_Band_-_Live.part1.rar">1</a> <a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/230737446/Five_Peace_Band_-_Live.part2.rar">2</a> <a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/230752276/Five_Peace_Band_-_Live.part3.rar">3</a><strong><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">-----</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Originally Posted at: <a href="http://fusionjazzandsomethingelse.blogspot.com/">Fusion Jazz..</a></span><br /></strong>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-57461923503797020012009-07-17T18:19:00.000-07:002009-07-17T18:21:17.125-07:00Tom Saviano - Crossings (2000)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm181/karl_ktarn/1c-7.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm181/karl_ktarn/1c-7.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Crossings is Tom Saviano's second solo album after the 1996's Making Up Lost Time. Known for his soulful and passionate play on the saxophone he's also a composer and plays the keyboard. He is also known to be the musical director for Melissa Manchester in the late 70's during which time he played and arranged her Grammy nominated album "Don't Cry Out Loud".<br /></div><br />Personnel include:<br />Tom Saviano (alto saxophone)<br />Tom Rotella, Jeff Golub (guitar)<br />Brian Bromberg, Scott Cannady, Stanley Sargeant (bass)<br />Bill Champlin (vocals, guitar)<br />Randy Waldman (piano)<br />Vinnie Colaiuta, Stephen Saviano, Land Richards, Tony Moore (drums)<br />Arno Lucas, Lenny Castro (percussion)<br />Lee Thornburg, Steve Madaio (trumpet)<br /><br />Track List:<br />1. You Move Me<br />2. A Leap Of Faith<br />3. One More Chance<br />4. Twist Of Fate<br />5. Don't Doubt My Love<br />6. That Was Then, This Is Now<br />7. All For You<br />8. Night Moves<br />9. Time Zone<br />10. Crossings<br /><br /><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/251743081/Tom_Saviano_-_Crossings.rar">Download</a><br /><br />--------<br />Originally Posted at: <a href="http://beemp3.blogspot.com/">BeeQ</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-73068899704566832762009-07-17T18:15:00.000-07:002009-07-17T18:18:23.254-07:00Doug Cameron - Rendezvous (1996)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm181/karl_ktarn/6b.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm181/karl_ktarn/6b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Doug’s third release featuring guitarist Lee Ritenour, drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, trumpetist Ramón Flores, Jerry Hey and his horn section, percussionist Luís Conte, guitarist Dan Huff, Jimmy Johnson on bass and others. Also featuring Doug’s composition, “Magía Española”.<br /><br />Track List:<br /><br />1. Magía Española (Spanish Magic)<br />2. St. Tropez<br />3. The Time Is Now<br />4. Mil Amores (1000 Loves)<br />5. Cuban Spice<br />6. The Journey<br />7. Forever Friends<br />8. I Want To Be With You<br />9. The Gypsy's Tear<br /><br /><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/201686828/Doug_Cameron_-_Amores.rar">Download</a><br /><br />------------<br />Originally Posted at: <a href="http://beemp3.blogspot.com/">BeeQ</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-42612185296411530582009-01-26T09:38:00.001-08:002009-01-26T09:44:16.143-08:00Victor Wooten - Palmystery (2008) new links!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirIbpu_s6aH7FPX5r0Q1O5gUipQWE-QjlrLeUVvQxjSsALRwOeuq8nzPya656HPXGGl53_GjaJFI5FYPj3PCZCGeZmLWRE8rsxZKOhmgb3SvDaV7MiCw7oeOSl6AsukucoSL1FW2qnQE8A/s400/1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirIbpu_s6aH7FPX5r0Q1O5gUipQWE-QjlrLeUVvQxjSsALRwOeuq8nzPya656HPXGGl53_GjaJFI5FYPj3PCZCGeZmLWRE8rsxZKOhmgb3SvDaV7MiCw7oeOSl6AsukucoSL1FW2qnQE8A/s400/1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp8Xs2hnMlT4XANyjO9RehY9TJ0al8s1wbmf5MclfO2Ax1SY1XPu84n_bTEQqw08LZsoZVZ0y27ClTtFHfhTnkTmJqtaSE0rcw2km-9DyADA4Ixg1j8Wwd36651Vz2QA7VLe1ari97Cqbo/s400/back.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp8Xs2hnMlT4XANyjO9RehY9TJ0al8s1wbmf5MclfO2Ax1SY1XPu84n_bTEQqw08LZsoZVZ0y27ClTtFHfhTnkTmJqtaSE0rcw2km-9DyADA4Ixg1j8Wwd36651Vz2QA7VLe1ari97Cqbo/s400/back.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Palmystery 2008<br /><br />Genre: Jazz / Fusion<br />Format: Flac + cue + log<br />Released: April 1, 2008<br />Label: HEADS UP<br />Number of Discs: 1Line Up :<br />VICTOR WOOTEN - vocals, bass instrument, bass guitar, fretless bass, hand claps, drum programming<br />AMIR ALI - vocals, lute, violin, darabukka<br />JOSEPH WOOTEN - vocals, piano, organ, keyboards<br />RICHARD BONA - vocals, percussion<br />HOLLY WOOTEN, KAILA WOOTEN, KEITH LEE, DERRICK EE, AlLVIN CHEA, SAUNDRA WILLIAMS, ADAM WOOTEN, DOUG WOODARD, THE WOODARD FAMILY, DANIEL HUNT, CHUCK RAINEY, SIFU BRAIN EDWARDS, DOROTHY WOOTEN - vocals<br />REGI WOOTEN - guitar, bass guitar<br />ALVIN LEE , MIKE STERN - guitar<br />KEB' MO' - slide guitar<br />ERIC SILVER - mandolin, violin<br />HOWARD LEVY - harmonica<br />RUDY WOOTEN, SHAWN "THUNDER" WALLACE - alto saxophone<br />JEFF COFFIN, KARL DENSON - tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone<br />ROD McGAHA - trumpet<br />BARRY GREEN - trombone<br />NEAL EVANS - organ<br />DANE BRYANT - keyboards<br />ANTHONY WELLINGTON, ALVIN "LIL' AL" CORDY; ANTHONY "FLEX" WELLINGTON, JOHN BILLINGS - bass guitar<br />STEVE BAILEY - fretless bass<br />JD BLAIR, EARL "BIG E" WALKER, DENNIS CHAMBERS; RAYMOND MASSEY, WILL KENNEDY, DERICO WATSON - drums<br />JAMES JACKSON - congas<br />ROY WOOTEN - cajon drums, shaker, hand claps<br />DARRELL TIBBS - percussion<span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);"></span><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"></span></strong></span></p>Track Listings:<br />1. 2 TIMERS<br />2. CAMBO<br />3. I SAW GOD<br />4. THE LESSON<br />5. LEFT, RIGHT, & CENTER<br />6. SIFU<br />7. MISS U - (WITH THE LEE BOYS)<br />8. FLEX<br />9. THE GOSPEL<br />10. SONG FOR MY FATHER<br />11. HAPPY SONG<br />12. US 2<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"></span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbG25yYmOqeOEEYiKRZkS_AFF4Ofyk1u6hOTBOiAjctV_9YIgk5-ax6qYtyfpPOsM55avcW4wAzbSytuxMfY8HfUkWv_VTU5jrvINiWI1ad0uZ5hQjbmc5awUoV5LiLdzuoLzgnMDwrIg/s400/cd.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbG25yYmOqeOEEYiKRZkS_AFF4Ofyk1u6hOTBOiAjctV_9YIgk5-ax6qYtyfpPOsM55avcW4wAzbSytuxMfY8HfUkWv_VTU5jrvINiWI1ad0uZ5hQjbmc5awUoV5LiLdzuoLzgnMDwrIg/s400/cd.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);"></span>The story of Victor Wooten is closely connected with the GRAMMY-winning supergroup, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones. As a longtime member of the group and under the influence of genius and bandleader Béla Fleck he developed his incredible mastership and technique as one of the premier bass players worldwide. It's naturally that further bass mentors were Stanley Clarke, Larry Graham and Bootsy Collins. After Show of Hands, in 1996 Victor recorded What Did He Say? (1997), Yin-Yang (1999 ), the two-disc Live In America (2001 ), Soul Circus (2005) and now Palmystery (2008).<br /><br />Victor comments the title of his new album: "A song is just an idea until someone brings it into the world,” he says. “That’s the great mystery of music or any creative endeavor. The power is in the palm of your hand. You just have to release it to the world.” Guest musicians on his new album are Mike Stern, Richard Bona, Keb’ Mo’ and several others. But not the names of the musicians are important. It's the idea, the concept, the process of creation. “It doesn’t matter how you go about writing songs,” says Wooten. “The music is coming from somewhere. If we think it’s our brain, or some strictly intellectual source, I would say we’re mistaken. Sometimes the songs show up quickly, almost completely. That’s when you realize, ‘Wow, I didn’t even write this song. It happened on its own.’ But whether it comes together in 30 minutes or several months, it’s coming from the same place. Call it what you want to – spirituality, mysticism, whatever – that energy is there. The musician is the conduit that enables that energy to enter the world.”<br /><br />After such great philosophical words let's have a glimpse on this fantastic album. With the introducing piece Timers Victor immediately clarifies his position as top notch bass player and excellent composer. The arrangement reminds me of structures and arrangements I observed in Joe Zawinul's work. It's jazz fusion with a popular appeal. Serious but attractive. Ingenious the entry of Howard Levy on harmonica. Howard was a founding member of the Béla Fleck & the Flecktones and is a longtime friend of Victor.<br /><br />Gambo is a piece of galactic dimension. This macabodacius assimilation of human language by filters and presets makes me speechless. Joseph Wooten on keys is a sorcerer and Derico Watson on bongos drummed by sticks, what a hell of sound tight adroitness and swiftness. Really men, you give me a whack. The future of contemporary jazz looks bright.<br /><br />South Africa's Township Jive, originated from the townships around Johannesburg, is a fertile ground for I Saw God, an uplifting narration featuring Richard Bona. Victor comments: “This was one of those songs that just came to me one day. It turned out to be one of the songs that everyone was talking about after our shows were over. I think it’s a powerful piece of music. It’s going to make people think and ask questions. And it might even make some die-hard religious people a little nervous. To me, that’s exactly what some music should do.”<br /><br />Victor Wooten's Bass/Nature reunion camp in the Montgomery Bell State Park is legend. Many have experienced this feeling of nature and music. Now having visited this school, we enjoy The Lesson, a special Flamenco experience. Get some flava from Andalusia.<br /><br />Left, Right & Center starts with a jazz fusion theme before flooding into a melodious river, just to turn back to fusion arcades. Foremost this a drummer's song, JD Blair (The Groove Regulator), Will Kennedy and Dennis Chambers are sharing the drum sets. Neal Evans spreads his fingers on a Hammond B3, Mike Stern on his guitar and Victor Wooten on his Fender bass. This is an energetic pack, full of tension and vitality.<br /><br />Starting with smooth strings Sifu reveals a complex inner life. Sifu (師傅 - Chinese word for master) Brian Edwards was in Victor Wooten bass camp 2002, renting now his vocals to this song. Shawn "Thunder" Wallace, a professor of music at The Ohio State University, adds his fantastic alto sax, Mike Stern his well-known guitar riffs, Morocco-born Amir Ali decorates the tune with his Arabian vocals (Check out his album Mina!).<br /><br />Miss U is featuring The Lee Boys (Alwin Lee, Derrick Lee and Keith Lee) and especially Saundra Williams, a fine, dark skinned, lanky dreadlocked chanteuse. The Lee Boys are one of America’s finest African-American sacred steel ensembles. Along with their three nephews, Roosevelt Collier (pedal steel guitar), Alvin Cordy Jr. (7-string bass) and Earl Walker (drums) they heated a variety of venues ranging from intimate club settings to performing arts centers to large festival stages.. The musical genre is rooted in Gospel, but infused with rhythm and blues, jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop, country and ideas from other nations.<br /><br />Victor has dedicated the tune Flex to his longtime band mate Anthony "Flex" Wellington. He is since 1999 in Victor's band and also teaches bass in Victor's bass camp besides his own academy. Of course this tune mirrors the power of both bass masters.<br /><br />The Gospel presents Victor's family with the help of a snippet from an old Southern Baptist hymn sung by Wooten’s mother. “I recorded her singing it to me over the telephone and it just happened to fit into the song perfectly,” says Wooten. “I had my aunts and uncles sing along to give it the genuine sound. My brother Joseph added the second section. We recruited the younger generation of relatives to sing on that section. It’s a bringing together of the old and the new.”<br /><br />Song For My Father was released by Horace Silver in 1964 on Blue Note and became Silver's most popular composition. Steely Dan's "Rikky Don't Loose That Number" was also influenced by this song. Wooten's rendition just shares the melody with the original walking deep into Hard Bop, Swing and Funk.<br /><br />With the uplifting Happy Song Victor enjoys the smooth jazz community. The song has still his quality by Victor's excellent soloing along the melody. The final Us2 featuring Victor Wooten on slide bass and Keb' Mo' on slide guitar is a real song of magical beauty. “I thought of Keb’ when I first wrote this song,” says Wooten. “He added the grit that the song needed. I also play slide bass on this one, which creates a unique blend of the two sounds. Us 2 shows a softer side of my playing, and I like how it leaves you in a peaceful place at the end of the record.”<br /><br />Victor has reached with Palmystery the summit of his bass mastership. It's no surprise that after Stanley Clarke Victor joined the Heads Up International. Hopefully for a long time.<br /><br />Rs links:<br />http://rapidshare.com/files/189056777/VWP08.part1.rar.html<br />http://rapidshare.com/files/189059646/VWP08.part2.rar.html<br />http://rapidshare.com/files/189062804/VWP08.part3.rar.html<br />http://rapidshare.com/files/189065824/VWP08.part4.rar.html<br />http://rapidshare.com/files/189067769/VWP08.part5.rar.html<br /><br />Originally Posted at <a href="http://allthatmusicjazz.blogspot.com/">All That Music! Jazz</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-88067504700340428332009-01-25T07:19:00.000-08:002009-01-25T07:22:03.684-08:00Jeff Beck - Performing This Week… Live At Ronnie Scotts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51oO2Mf0pPL._SL500_AA240_.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51oO2Mf0pPL._SL500_AA240_.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:SlateGray;"></span>"An absolutely jaw-dropping display of the most exciting, imaginative and inspirational jazz-rock guitar witnessed in years." - Jazzwise<br /><br />"Perhaps the greatest living guitar virtuoso...Combining astonishing technique with a blissful nuance he exercised an almost supernatural control of his fretboard." - The Times - 4 Stars<br /><br />Jeff Beck is a true rock legend. From his time with the Yardbirds in the sixties, through the Jeff Beck Group and throughout his solo career his unique guitar style and constant desire to explore new musical areas and sounds has won him the admiration of his peers and the adoration of legions of fans. In 2007 Jeff Beck performed a series of concerts at the renowned Ronnie Scott's club in London. They became the must have ticket of the year with a packed audience every night of the famous and the fans. This CD features performances recorded across the different nights and presents the best version of each track.<br /><br />Tracklist:<br />1) Beck’s Bolero<br />2) Eternity’s Breath<br />3) Stratus<br />4) ‘Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers<br />5) Behind The Veil<br />6) You Never Know<br />7) Nadia<br />8) Blast From The East<br />9) Led Boots<br />10) Angels (Footsteps)<br />11) Scatterbrain<br />12) Goodbye Pork Pie Hat/Bush With The Blues<br />13) Space<br />14) Big Block<br />15) A Day In The Life<br />16) Where Were You<br /><br />Rs links:<br />http://rapidshare.com/files/186222921/JEFF.part1.rar<br />http://rapidshare.com/files/186227875/JEFF.part2.rar<br /><br />Pass (if needed): <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-727041696028416732009-01-25T07:18:00.001-08:002009-01-25T07:19:16.450-08:00Kotikoski/Kleutgens/Colaiuta - Cave Men<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_eRHPaydnVFGBJfJ-1eAoxJJR8Nsja9jBWbYwf1INP54XzFkdhvO1fc0ikrqwBaVr3p92LGChBxmiLMG-M7Kp3cVAfr7Jn4UjWSMAwTwp6zl_kvD1LMHd0v93rGapDIxa6Pu_ZiWpd7A0/s320/Koti.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_eRHPaydnVFGBJfJ-1eAoxJJR8Nsja9jBWbYwf1INP54XzFkdhvO1fc0ikrqwBaVr3p92LGChBxmiLMG-M7Kp3cVAfr7Jn4UjWSMAwTwp6zl_kvD1LMHd0v93rGapDIxa6Pu_ZiWpd7A0/s320/Koti.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:SlateGray;"></span>Kotikoski/Kleutgens/Colaiuta - Cave Men<br /><br />Featuring a teaming of guitarist Antti Kotikoski, bassist J.K. Kleutgens, drummer Vinnie Colaiuta and sax man Steve Tavaglione, Cave Men offers a bounty of fusion tones and textures. All four players are world class musicians who are given tremendous amounts of space to showcase their talents. Kotikoski spreads angular legato lines all over the opener "5 For Eddie", while "Time Sensitive" fineds the guitarist taking a Holdsworthian-like spin through some ferocious bass and tenor sax lines. Colaiuta is at his best throughout the CD, with Germany's Drums and Percussion magazine even selecting Cave Men as one of its CDs of the month. Another great ansemble track is the eight-minute "Sanctuary" with Kotikoski and Tavaglione laying out a melodic framework for some otherworldly soloing to follow. Instrumental Guitar (Electric/Fusion) Info: guitar9.com<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://rapidshare.com/files/182772919/Kotikoski.rar<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">mistical12x</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-64990725654425462662009-01-25T07:15:00.000-08:002009-01-25T07:17:19.938-08:00Dennis Chambers, Jeff Berlin, Dave Fiuczynski, and T. Lavitz - Boston T. Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SUWCQ3esbuI/AAAAAAAAAIY/s-OHD7z3-6Y/s320/cover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SUWCQ3esbuI/AAAAAAAAAIY/s-OHD7z3-6Y/s320/cover.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:SlateGray;"></span>These four jazz fusion artists give Boston T Party something to crow about. Ten tracks mean ten instrumental conversations; the quartet's original compositions are based in the blues, driven like fiery hard rock, and built upon the spontaneity of jazz. Dave Fiuczynski breathes with expressive fire. The action of his electric guitar adds a distinctive voice to the session that's filled with emotional depth and an easygoing demeanor. Dennis Chambers gives the session considerable force through his throbbing backbeats and consistent meters. He grabs hold of the unpredictable side of his bandmates' journey and comes up with something tangible. Similarly, Jeff Berlin pounds out a stomping rhythmic foundation that won't give an inch. His driving punch comes complete with heavy sustains and throbbing bass lines that reach way down low. T Lavitz layers each composition with keyboard colors that match its intended mood. From raging screams to serene rural landscapes, he's captured it all. A portion of the program runs fast, while other sections move nice and slow. "Deff 184" drives with fire in the eyes, giving everybody a powerful workout. "Constant Comment",�on the other hand, relies on repetition and a lengthy discourse on animated motion. The ensemble's mechanical take gives it a steely texture. Fiuczynski strikes a free blues conversation on "Around About Way" and "(Great) Ball of Issues" as he takes his wah-wah pedal to the max. There's a ton of excitement in every note. Berlin's "Foxy Moron" and "I Hate the Blues" offer a pleasant ride that comes laden with an inspiring rhythmic energy. The quartet's interpretation of "Emotional Squalor" midway through appropriately summarizes the session. Hearts go pounding and fingers fly. Chambers, Berlin, Fiuczynski, and Lavitz convincingly argue the role of fusion as they wrap dirty blues into a jam session that's loaded with expressive rhythms and an undying force.<br /><br />Musicians:<br />Dennis Chambers - drums<br />Jeff Berlin - bass<br />Dave Fiuczynski - guitar<br />T. Lavitz - keyboards<br /><br />Trax:<br />01. D'funk'd<br />02.(Great) Ball of Issues<br />03.Around About Way<br />04.I Hate the Blues (But Here's One Anyway)<br />05.All Thought Out<br />06.Emotional Squalor<br />07.Deff 184<br />08.Last Trane<br />09.Constant Comment<br />10.Foxy Morons.<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-30f5b5<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-15577522377432608882009-01-25T07:13:00.001-08:002009-01-25T07:15:09.558-08:00John Patitucci - Communion (2001)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/STfVgVvIUyI/AAAAAAAAAGg/g1aqN8HqkH8/s320/cover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 315px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/STfVgVvIUyI/AAAAAAAAAGg/g1aqN8HqkH8/s320/cover.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:SlateGray;"></span>John Patitucci's fourth Concord release is a sprawling, ambitious affair, employing 18 musicians over the course of ten tracks. Playing both upright and six-string electric basses, Patitucci continues to explore Afro-Cuban and Brazilian sounds — to greatest effect on the vibrant "Choro Luoco," featuring the wordless vocals of Luciana Souza. Patitucci's compositions are brought to life by some of the best players around: pianists Brad Mehldau, Ed Simon, and Bruce Barth; saxophonists Joe Lovano, Tim Ries, and Chris Potter; drummers Brian Blade and Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, and more. Some of the cuts are less than memorable ("Isabella," "Misterioso"), and the stronger ones succeed more in terms of orchestration than melody. Highlights include Tim Ries' overdubbed woodwind snippets on "Calabria" and Branford Marsalis' soprano sax feature on "Communion," framed by Mehldau and a string quartet. The last two tracks happen to be the sole non-originals, one an electric bass/piano duo meditation on Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes," the other a solo bass reading of Oscar Pettiford's bop classic "Bohemia After Dark."<br /><br />Musicians:<br />Joe Lovano - Sax (Tenor)<br />John Patitucci - Arranger, Bass (Electric, Acoustic)<br />Waltinho Anastacio - Percussion<br />Bruce Barth - Piano<br />Brian Blade - Drums<br />Duduka Da Fonseca - Percussion<br />Horacio "El Negro" Hernández - Drums<br />Branford Marsalis - Sax (Soprano)<br />Brad Mehldau - Piano<br />Marc Quiñones - Percussion, Conga<br />Tim Ries - Clarinet, Flute, Clarinet (Bass), Flute (Alto)<br />Edward Simon - Piano<br />Tom Sheehan - Piano<br />Sachi Patitucci - Cello<br />Richard Rood - Violin<br />Luciana Souza - Vocals<br /><br />Trax:<br />1. Bariloche<br />2. Calabria<br />3. Choro Luoco<br />4. Isabella<br />5. Communion<br />6. Misterioso<br />7. Valentine<br />8. The Sower<br />9. Soul Eyes<br />10. Bohemia After Dark<br /><br />Rs links:<br />http://lix.in/-3600bd<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-56205310156588416072009-01-25T07:11:00.001-08:002009-01-25T07:12:47.148-08:00Stuart Hamm - Outbound (2000)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/STKHTr5XMII/AAAAAAAAAFg/ms-Xkn_KZFU/s320/Cover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 273px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/STKHTr5XMII/AAAAAAAAAFg/ms-Xkn_KZFU/s320/Cover.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Stuart Hamm, who has been recognized by Bass Player and Guitar Player magazines as one of the leading contemporary bassists of our time, and who has recorded and played with such inventive and inspiring musicians as Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, and Steve Vai, is back with his fourth solo release. Featuring some searing guitar work by guests Mark McGee, Judah Gold and Tal Morris, Hamm puts most of the 'guitar' sound in himself, with both his array of 'named' basses and his keyboards. The CD was inspired by the sounds of the city, the urban funkiness, the ever present sound waves of traffic, the beats floating up the hill from the Castro and the birth of Hamm's daughter. Exploring new realms for the electric bass, "Outbound" is your one way ticket to discover where the bass is going in the 21st Century. Another clean album filled with lightning bass work from Stu, "Outbound" is thick with layered guitar, keyboard, and the aforementioned bass. While his technical skill is almost unrivaled, Hamm seems content to stay in the same Neo-Prog Rock groove for this album.<br /><br />Musicians:<br />Stuart Hamm - Bass, Keyboards<br />Judah Gold - Guitar<br />Mark McGee - Guitar<br />Steve Smith - Drums<br /><br />Trax:<br />1. Outbound<br />2. ... Remember<br />3. The Castro Hustle<br />4. Star Spangled Banner<br />5. The Memo<br />6. The Tenacity of Genes and Dreams<br />7. Charlotte's Song<br />8. Better World<br />9. Further Down Market<br />10. Lydian (Just Enough for the City)<br /><br /> Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-35a843<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-37090494185937370422009-01-25T07:10:00.001-08:002009-01-25T07:11:24.719-08:00Neal Schon - Beyond The Thunder (1995)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/STEdaWkTeEI/AAAAAAAAAFI/rluR6OXuaes/s320/Cover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/STEdaWkTeEI/AAAAAAAAAFI/rluR6OXuaes/s320/Cover.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:SlateGray;"></span>Between the time in the early-to-mid-90s that Neal Schon played in the band Hardline and later reformed Journey, he released this album mixing fusion, world music and acoustic rock influences. Schon collaborated with many old friends including Jonathan Cain and Steve Smith from Journey, and Santana percussionists Chepito Areas and Michael Carabello. In the liner notes Schon recalls the background on some of the songs including "Send Me an Angel" which is about his wife Dina. The unique wolf howl sound effects on "Call of the Wild" were created by Schon on guitar after listening to a tape Michael Carabello had recorded on a trip in Alaska. "Big Moon" contains Journey-esque melodies, as Cain and Schon used the original guitar from the Journey song "I'll Be Alright Without You" for the track's sound. The track "Deep Forest" originated as an acoustic instrumental Schon would perform live in concert with Hardline. As he described "I had all these bits and pieces that I had played over the years that I just love. And so "Deep Forest" is a composed version of what I used to do when I was improvising on stage.". The viola parts of this arrangement were played on keyboard by Schon and according to Cain the first take of the song was used for the album. As a footnote, the album's liner notes contained a shout-out to Journey's former lead singer Steve Perry when Schon commented "I think Steve Perry is going to like this record." The comment may have been a response to words in Perry's song "Anyway" from his 1994 album For the Love of Strange Medicine, which recalled his time together with his "brothers" in Journey. Within one year, Schon and Perry would reunite Journey to release Trial by Fire in 1996.<br /><br />Trax:<br />1.Big Moon<br />2.Bandalero<br />3.Cool Breeze<br />4.Zanzibar<br />5.Send Me an Angel<br />6.Boulevard of Dreams<br />7.Espanique<br />8.Caribbean Blue<br />9.Someone's Watching Over Me / Iguassa Falls<br />10.Deep Forest<br />11.Call of the Wild<br /><br /> Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-3d2352<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-77180758777407270812009-01-25T07:03:00.001-08:002009-01-25T07:04:51.328-08:00Jeff Berlin - Aneurythms (2006)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SS_G7thzmsI/AAAAAAAAAE4/XMonqwW1w58/s320/Cover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SS_G7thzmsI/AAAAAAAAAE4/XMonqwW1w58/s320/Cover.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />He’s only released a handful of albums under his own name over the past thirty years, but bassist Jeff Berlin remains a singularly distinctive electric bassist. That he’s chosen to spend as much time as an educator at the self-started Players School of Music in Florida as he has performing and recording just means that he’s as big a believer in nurturing others as he is in self-promotion. Still, with chops to burn, an instantly recognizable tone and encyclopedic musical knowledge, it’s a mystery why he’s not better known outside fusion and progressive rock circles. Aneurythms could be considered a fusion record, but that would be selling it short. Not that there’s anything wrong with fusion, but Berlin demonstrates a much broader reach. The record has no shortage of virtuoso playing from Berlin, but it’s a more democratic effort than Lumpy Jazz (M.A.J., 2004), where the bassist was almost always front and center. Here pianist Richard Drexler (back from Lumpy Jazz), keyboardist Otmaro Ruiz and guitarist Gannin Arnold get plenty of space, while producer Brian Bromberg occasionally anchors the proceedings on acoustic bass, leaving Berlin free to play a more dominant role. The music ranges from the up-tempo funk of “Porky & Beans” which, with its lengthy and idiosyncratic head, could easily have fit into the Bruford repertoire of the mid-to-late 1970s, to the more lyrical and Midwestern vibe of “Copland.” “Ars Longa Vita Brevis” is a piece of modernized classical counterpoint, while “Miss Management” mines Latin territory and demonstrates Berlin’s comfort at navigating more jazz-centric changes. Berlin’s dense but appealing tone works throughout, whether it’s up front or holding down the groove with drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. “Justibofidus” is a fiery fusion burner that features Arnold—a guitarist whose general association with smooth jazz artists belies an unexpected energy and facility. His solos reference Scott Henderson but he’s no mere clone. Given that anyone familiar with Berlin will not be surprised by the bassist’s fine work here, Arnold is the real surprise of Aneurythms—a guitarist from whom more, we can hope, will be heard. “A Mark You Remade” references the famous Weather Report tune “A Remark You Made” and bassist Jaco Pastorius’ innate melodism, but it’s tribute, not imitation. “Don’t Be Happy! Worry!” manages to swing and be funky at the same time, and is another showcase for Berlin’s remarkable ability to wind his way through more complicated constructs. Lumpy Jazz was an album that you had to love bass to enjoy. While there’s no shortage of bottom end dominance on Aneurythms, its greater equity means it will appeal to a broader audience—and not just fusion fans. Berlin is a player/writer who comfortably straddles the line between more raucously energetic and gentler, more elegant music that, with a wider frame of reference, proves you can please all of the people all of the time.<br /><br /><br />Musicians:<br />Jeff Berlin: electric bass;<br />Richard Drexler: piano;<br />Otmaro Ruiz: keyboards;<br />Gannin Arnold: guitars;<br />Brian Bromberg: acoustic bass;<br />Vinnie Colaiuta: drums.<br /><br />Trax:<br />Porky & Beans<br />Copland<br />Saab Story<br />Ars Longa Vita Brevis<br />Miss Management<br />Justibofidus<br />A Mark You Remade<br />Lapp Dance<br />Don’t Be Happy! Worry!<br />Auntie Social.<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-2f50ed<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-77632955058190259412009-01-25T06:57:00.001-08:002009-01-25T06:58:06.657-08:00Niacin - High Bias (1999)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SS1bti_qKiI/AAAAAAAAAEw/QTlJHzJEjLg/s320/niacin.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SS1bti_qKiI/AAAAAAAAAEw/QTlJHzJEjLg/s320/niacin.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Niacin features John Novello on Hammond B3 organ & keyboards, Billy Sheehan on bass and Dennis Chambers on drums. All are seriously accomplished musicians and play everything from rock, funk, jazz, fusion, progressive and beyond. They are an instrumental group, so the focus is obviously on interesting composition and inspired improvisation. And they do get into some pretty unbelievable improvisations throughout... without a question their playing will surely blow your mind. John Novello plays a mean B-3 organ a la Keith Emerson, etc. while Dennis Chambers provides a steady groove on the drums. Add bassist virtuoso Billy Sheehan (ex Mr BIG) and you have the band Niacin. CD also includes a few guest appearances (Chick Corea, Pat Torpey, Kenwood Dennard, Alex Acuna). This CD will take you through a variety of adventurous mood, tempo and style shifts. No real time on the album for deep relaxation as this album continuously moves throughout.<br /><br />Trax:<br />1. High Bias<br />2. Birdland<br />3. Slapped Silly<br />4. Montuno<br />5. Revenge<br />6. Cool to the Touch<br />7. Darkside<br />8. It's the Little Things<br />9. Soul Diversion<br />10. Who Cares If It's Raining<br />11. Hang Me Upside Down<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-36c8e6<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-40912033143910179302009-01-25T06:54:00.000-08:002009-01-25T06:55:55.026-08:00Marco Minnemann & Mario Brinkmann - Normalizer (2002)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SSNQHbaSooI/AAAAAAAAADc/H8BBO5oURpg/s320/normcover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SSNQHbaSooI/AAAAAAAAADc/H8BBO5oURpg/s320/normcover.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:SlateGray;"></span>Normalizer is basically 2 years of life we recorded and sampled on the road along with friends, put into musical form by being built around a 56 minute drumsolo (!!!) followed by adding tons of other instruments.It has all spontaneous, exciting and fun moments throughout the entire listenig experience. Actually there are a lot of artists involved you might very well know:-), if you check our discography. Listening to that CD still causes me laugh attacks....it just makes you feel witnessing all these moments in realtime....again and again.This CD is very unique and will be available as download only. (MM).<br /><br />17 Trax with no names.<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-2e4622<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-86690777414844132372009-01-25T06:53:00.001-08:002009-01-25T06:54:39.855-08:00Jeff Richmann - The Way In<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFudSLz2xjswM5FWA0EDrawjg4qu9ohY5Fpf-00YSoEycXvyieLjBBAhpMrR9X42ao89NndLDWYvg-3NvaL9y2kmEjuKRaIMKdx2YhmrW_E1_rxh2dPPAHwvd16Wp5wziZ8K1ZX1vLicx/s320/jr.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFudSLz2xjswM5FWA0EDrawjg4qu9ohY5Fpf-00YSoEycXvyieLjBBAhpMrR9X42ao89NndLDWYvg-3NvaL9y2kmEjuKRaIMKdx2YhmrW_E1_rxh2dPPAHwvd16Wp5wziZ8K1ZX1vLicx/s320/jr.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:SlateGray;"></span>Jeff Richmann - The Way In<br /><br />Guitarist/composer Jeff Richman has performed and taught throughout Europe, Japan, Brazil and The United States as a solo artist, as well as with various name acts. Jeff has released seven CDs as a solo artist, some of which he is joined by players such as Vinny Colaiuta, Steve Smith, Alex Acuna, Abe Laboriel, Gary Willis, Steve Lukather, John Abercrombie and Ernie Watts, to name a few.<br /><br />Musicians:<br />Bass: Gary Willis, Jeff Berlin, Domenic Genova<br />Guitars: Jeff Richman, Steve Lukather, Al DiMeola, John Abercrombie, Frank Gambale<br />Drums: Vinnie Colaiuta<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://rapidshare.com/files/165183862/Jeff.rar<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">mistical12x<span style="color:SlateGray;"></span></span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-40112502631516732902009-01-25T06:51:00.001-08:002009-01-25T06:52:47.693-08:00Marco Minnemann - Comfortably Homeless<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SR9U6xWE_HI/AAAAAAAAADE/TUAmls3rhgA/s320/cf.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SR9U6xWE_HI/AAAAAAAAADE/TUAmls3rhgA/s320/cf.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I am just beginning to discover the genius of Marco Minnemann's music, trust me when I say, this is not the typical output one would expect from a virtuoso drummer/band leader, on the contrary, the music here is not about Marco Minnemann the drummer extraordinaire, but a writer with a flare for the odd, extraneous aspects of both fusion and progressive musics. I'd go so far as to call him a visionary much the same way Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, John McLaughlin were. Minnemann's music is not at all like any of the aforementioned, maybe in spots here and there, but I have to say, he relly has his own thing going on here with Comfortably Homeless. Led by the exotic female vocals of an artist simply known as Artemis, the band creates outrageously zany, technical and chaotic music while she haunts the songs personality with her odd yet powerful voice. I listen to this cd and realize that there are still artists that are able to create original music that is not a derivative of obvious influences. Such is the case with Marco Minnemann, when this band is in full swing they are unbelievably tight, weaving the most demanding written pieces with audacious time signatures, not a cd for the toe tappers at all. I really cannot fully place this in either the fusion of progressive rock genres categorically, but the very essences of both genres are in full effect and then some here, along with the great music, is outstanding production, there are a lot of strange clips of tv shows, and sound effects that seep in and out, yet they are there for a purpose, and never take away from the pleasure of listening. While many bands are releasing great music that covers the full spectrum of progressive and fusion music, what you will hear on this is a fully complete product, I cannot stress enough the aural quality of this music, it isn't enough that it is unique and original, but the standards of the engineering are incredibly spacial, creating a large part of the musics contagiousness. Minnemann is credited as the bands writer, drummer and multi-instrumentalist. He is indeed a fantastic drummer, yet it is his writing prowess that makes this music special, and unique. I really look forward to discovering more of this prodigeous musician, and his musical exploits, as this truely is a mesmerizing listening experience. I cannot imagine how much time and effort was put into the conceptual developement of the music, the time needed for the mastering, mixing and engineering or the demands on the musicians to have created such complex art, yet I fully appreciate their efforts, if what you have read up until now sounds the least bit appealing to you the reader, do not hesitate to find this music, as you will be greatly rewarded.(ProGGnosis).<br /><br /><br />Musicians:<br />Artemis - Vocals<br />Peter Wölpl - Guitars<br />T.M. Stevens - Bass and Vocals<br />Fabio Trentini - Bass<br />Mario Brinkmann - Synthesizers, Sounds, Vocals<br />Johannes Kammann - Cello<br />Marco Minnemann - Drums, Programming, Guitars and Bass<br /><br /><br />Track List:<br />1. Kondome<br />2. Papers<br />3. Unlaw<br />4. Meter<br />5. Three In A Row<br />6. The Plane<br />7. Train Check<br />8. Threesome<br />9. Little Rock<br />10. Arpeggio (Part 1)<br />11. Arpeggio (Part 2)<br />12. Blue Light<br />13. Desoloista<br />14. Overloaded<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-3450de<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-25866516691035584512009-01-25T06:48:00.001-08:002009-01-25T06:49:32.327-08:00Tom Scott - Apple Juice (vinyl rip)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SRzsz02x6QI/AAAAAAAAACs/jAY8H8JgJm4/s320/cover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SRzsz02x6QI/AAAAAAAAACs/jAY8H8JgJm4/s320/cover.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Although a bit streaky, this is one of Tom Scott's better recordings of the 1980s. A live set with guitarists Eric Gale (whose bluesy playing is a strong asset) and Hugh McCracken, keyboardist Richard Tee, electric bassist Marcus Miller, drummer Steve Gadd and percussionist Ralph MacDonald, Scott sounds fine when playing tenor, although his decision to use the anonymous-sounding lyricon on some numbers is a mistake. Also on the minus side are Dr. John's cameo appearance singing "So White and So Funky," the repertoire in general (which includes four forgettable Scott originals), and some of the less imaginative rhythms.(AMG).<br /><br />Musicians:<br />Tom Scott: Saxophone<br />Marcus Miller: Bass<br />Hugh McCracken: Guitar<br />Ralph MacDonald: Percussion<br />Steve Gadd: Drums<br />Eric Gales: Guitar<br />Richard Tee: Keyboards<br />Dr. John: Vocals<br /><br />Track List:<br />1 Apple Juice<br />2 Gonna Do It Right<br />3 We Belong Together<br />4 So White and So Funky<br />5 Gettin' Up<br />6 In My Dreams<br />7 Instant Relief<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-3a475d<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-38572020493872432042009-01-25T06:46:00.000-08:002009-01-25T06:48:15.373-08:00Marco Minnemann - Broken Orange<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SRNxb3kTMZI/AAAAAAAAABg/K5gwTf8HRrU/s320/Broken+Orange.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 284px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1941xVd5Xfk/SRNxb3kTMZI/AAAAAAAAABg/K5gwTf8HRrU/s320/Broken+Orange.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Minnemann was born in Hannover Germany, and started playing organ at the age of 6, then switched to drums and guitar at the same time at the age of 11. Marco's fame as one of the extraordinarily talented drummers and composers, reached him at the age of 19 all the way to Munich. The 'cross-over' band "Freaky Fukin' Weirdoz" offered him a position as drummer in 1992, in connection with a major deal with BMG Ariola. The "Weirdoz" were the originators of the so-called 'cross-elimination' style of playing, and are considered to be among the greatest pioneers of its modern sound. Also the "Weirdoz" had a gig with Nina Hagen on the album "Mao Mak Maa" where a fantastic cover version of Ian Dury's hit "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick" was created. Marco was immediately booked to play a Nina Hagen tour. The successful collaboration with the "Weirdoz" ended in 1997 after Marco's having worked together on four albums: "Senseless Wonder", "Mao Mak Maa", Culture Shock" and "Hula". Almost simultaneously, an engagement with the Top Ten 'cross-over' band "H-Blockx" came up on the album "Fly Eyes". During 1997-1999, they played over 200 gigs together. Meanwhile, Marco's reputation as a talented drummer reached out worldwide. Prominent were solo workshops, for example, at the Frankfurt Music Fair, PASIC in Dallas, and a solo performance at the "Modern Drummer Festival" in New York, where Marco had the honor of being the first German drummer to display his talents there. This performance, in the eyes of professionals and music trade magazines, catapulted him into the Top Ten of the drumming world. Following Drumfest included the Australian TUDW fest and the Montreal Drumfest in Canada. Even while working with the "Weirdoz", Marco produced four albums with his band "Illegal Aliens", with the titles of: "Thickness", "Red Alibis", "Time" and "International Telephone". Since then, there have been 7 critically highly acclaimed solo albums:" The green Mindbomb", "Comfortably Homeless""Orchids", "Broken Orange", "Mieze" the 2CD set "Contraire de la chanson" and "Housewifedogand2kids", which are more on par with his talents as a multinstrumentalist, composer and Producer. "Motor" and "Normalizer" came out in 2003 in collaboration with the sound designer Mario Brinkmann and "Disarmed" along with Italian Bass Player Fabio Trentini followed in 2005. Moreover, Marco could follow his passion for Jazz and Funk by playing with the "Wolfgang Schmid's Kick" band. Schmid was ex-bassist in Doldinger's "Passport" and composer of numerous film soundtracks. Marco also co-produced and played instruments on Paddy Kellys (Kelly Family) solo CD which entered the charts in 2004 and played on the double platinum CD “Nena feat Nena”. Marco performed and recorded with artists such as: Paul Gilbert, Nena, Udo Lindenberg, H-Blockx, Mike Keneally, FFW, Gianna Nannini, Nina Hagen, Necrophagist, The Kelly Family and many more. His work as an educational book author along with Rick Gratton brought out 3 books including the award winning and in many magazines as #1 voted "Extreme Independence". Also one of his DVDs "Extreme Drumming" won polls and achieved Marco a Telly Award. He did a trio tour with Terry Bozzio and Chad Wackerman and on numerous clinic tours around the world. His educational book “Maximum Minnemann” is available since August 2006 and his new DVD "Marco Show" with feat Artists Mike Keneally, Bryan Beller and the Buddy Rich Big Band came out in 2007. His instructional DVD Extreme Drumming was published in 2003 by Warner Brothers. In October 2007, he was announced as a member of new band UKZ with Eddie Jobson (ex-Zappa), Trey Gunn (ex-King Crimson) and Alex Machacek (virtuoso guitar player). Marco toured with death metalists Necrophagist on the Summer Slaughter tour 2007 which is featured on their live DVD released in 2008. He's part of the KMB trio (Keneally/Minnemenn/Beller). An extensive KMB tour+recording is planned for 2009.<br />Personnel:<br /><br /> *<br /> Marco Minnemann (Drums, Guitar, and Keys)<br /> *<br /> Steve Hamilton (Piano)<br /> *<br /> Fabio Trentini (Bass)<br /> *<br /> Jasmin Tautrine (Vocals)<br /> *<br /> Wolfgang Schmid (Bass)<br /><br />Track List:<br /><br /> 1.Kate<br /> 2.Crack in the Muscle<br /> 3.Friday Midi<br /> 4.Diddles<br /> 5.The Beauty of One Note<br /> 6.Bread-fish-dance<br /> 7.Rim<br /> 8.Broken Orange<br /> 9.One Little Moment<br /> 10.Nein-too<br /> 11.Mr. Kempinski<br /> 12.Waiting For Boys and Girls<br /> 13.Forgot Your Name<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-2e35ec<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-89639128953100047802009-01-25T06:45:00.001-08:002009-01-25T06:46:07.583-08:00Bill Connors - Step It<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xDjDs4HBT3k/SQxclxRA3PI/AAAAAAAABHg/-ykqf6U6w9Y/s320/Cover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 295px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xDjDs4HBT3k/SQxclxRA3PI/AAAAAAAABHg/-ykqf6U6w9Y/s320/Cover.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Another essential CD for Bill Connors (ex-Return To Forever) fans is Step It!, which offers prime examples of fluid, legato guitar in a Coltrane-meets-Hendrix, fusion context. Not only is Connors a silky smooth lead player, but his rhythm work is particularly intricate and inspiring. Bassist Tom Kennedy and drummer Dave Weckl also stand out - Kennedy with his poly-rhythmic stylings and Weckl with his energy, feel and panache. Produced by guitarist Steve Khan (who guest solos on "Twinkle"), Step It! is a super companion disc to Double Up, and also a great introduction to the work of Connors for the uninitiated. Remarkable fusion from a pioneer who can still deliver excellence. This session accented the funk/R&B and rock elements of Connors' arsenal; the eight selections were dominated both by drummer Dave Weckl's prominent backbeats and Connors' riffs and dashing licks, as well as catchy hooks, progressions, and patterns from bassist Tom Kennedy. Such songs as "A Pedal," "Brody," and the title cut weren't melodically sophisticated, but had a bass-heavy structure and quick, animated solos. Although the date is a bit old, its qualities prove a perfect fit on several new adult contemporary and lite-jazz outlets.<br /><br />Personnel:<br /><br /> * Bill Connors - guitars<br /> * Tom Kennedy - bass<br /> * Dave Weckl - drums<br /> * Steve Khan - guitar<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-344c92<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-69344854805592328822009-01-25T06:43:00.001-08:002009-01-25T06:44:30.348-08:00Marc Norgaard - Tolerance (feat. Brett Garsed, Tobias Hurwitz & Frank Gambale)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xDjDs4HBT3k/SPvMtGxVlNI/AAAAAAAABFA/oIPVrJhlwfs/s320/Cover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 285px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xDjDs4HBT3k/SPvMtGxVlNI/AAAAAAAABFA/oIPVrJhlwfs/s320/Cover.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Maryland-based drummer Marc Norgaard has released his debut solo album Tolerance (Call Sign Records). This collection of progressive-rock and jazz fusion instrumentals features an impressive array of great musicians. Joining Norgaard on this release are Brett Garsed (Planet X, Uncle Moe's Space Ranch), Frank Gambale (Chick Corea, Nu Alliance), and Tobias Hurwitz (National Guitar Workshop) on guitars, Steve Hunt (Allan Holdsworth, Stanley Clarke) on piano, and Dave DeMarco (Oblivion Sun) on bass and baritone guitar. Norgaard wrote and arranged all the songs, handles all drums and percussion, and plays some additional guitar, piano, and bass. Though there's a definite jazz vibe on many of these songs, overall we would classify "Tolerance" as a progressive-rock album. However, this isn't prog rock in the Planet-X or Liquid Tension Experiment sense. The abundant use of piano and shimmering clean-toned guitar parts give the album a unique flavor. For the most part, the melodies are fairly upbeat, and the instrumentation is bright and airy. And nearly every tune uses an odd meter of some sort, at some point. Even though Norgaard is a drummer, their aren't a lot of overt drum solos on this disc. However, the drum parts on every tune are highly intricate, and really provide the foundation for each piece. From a melodic standpoint, the music on Tolerance relies heavily on the guitar, and Norgaard chose some top-notch players to help him with that cause.<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-332e70<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-73385201705293406052009-01-25T06:41:00.000-08:002009-01-25T06:42:34.992-08:00Victor Wooten - Soul Circus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xDjDs4HBT3k/SPpZ4sa4ObI/AAAAAAAABEo/mHlmdNv2ia0/s320/cover.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xDjDs4HBT3k/SPpZ4sa4ObI/AAAAAAAABEo/mHlmdNv2ia0/s320/cover.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is another raucous funky family affair by this master of the bass, is building a strong solo career when he manages to extract himself from his duties with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Victor is always about having a funky fun time and his music portrays that. His songs often incorporate numerous bass players and they all seem to be having fun, enjoying themselves while trading off licks. For instance on Bass Tribute there are a total of five bass players counting Victor, on his testament to those other bass players that inspired him. The music at times almost goes to an ethereal funky feel. (Though that may sound like a contradiction of terms it is carried out beautifully.) The burning question surrounding all of the bands that he plays with or heads is how does he manage to get so many notes off so quickly during his solos? He seems to do it faster than the fastest of guitar players on one of their screaming runs. As there is no video attached to this you will have to go and see him yourself to find out how he does it. He is rumored to have multiple sets of arms and hands (the picture on the cover of this disc does show him with 4 pair of each!!) you have to decide. But this is a wonderful joy ride through the spiritual world of funk and thoroughly enjoyable no matter how many hands he has.<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-34a17f<br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620110756042447819.post-84111506656472864062009-01-25T06:38:00.000-08:002009-01-25T06:40:57.210-08:00Peter Erskine, Palle Danielsson & John Taylor - Juni<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xDjDs4HBT3k/SPf_LxaiUHI/AAAAAAAABDw/6VLxg5As4L4/s320/cover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 287px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xDjDs4HBT3k/SPf_LxaiUHI/AAAAAAAABDw/6VLxg5As4L4/s320/cover.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:SlateGray;"></span>A beautiful collection full of subtlety and nuance, Juni is not the type of recording one would expect to be led by a drummer of Peter Erskine's high-octane pedigree. In fact, this trio's music owes more to that of Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett's standards trio than to the work of Weather Report, Maynard Ferguson, or any of Erskine's other aggregations. The playing on this, the group's fourth under Erskine's name, is soft, spatial, melodic, and accessible. Pianist John Taylor weaves an introspective spell with his lyrical touch, and bassist Palle Danielsson is superb in support and when stepping into the solo spotlight. Erskine himself is continuously inventive within the context of these balladic compositions.<br /><br />Rs link:<br />http://lix.in/-35fa08<br /><br /><br />Pass: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fusion_Brasil</span><br /><br />-----<br />Originally posted at <a href="http://fusion-brasil.blogspot.com/">Fusion_Brasil</a>bokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771432305959973919noreply@blogger.com0