Jazz
Performance: Isaac Hayes – “The Theme From ‘Shaft'” (Video)
March 9, 2020
So why don’t we start with some Facebook dopeness? Because when you gotta go to work for ‘the man’… that ain’t the man… YOU are the man (or woman)! Strut and stroll on in to this theme music from “Shaft” – delivered fresh, and soooo FUNKY, by the late great Isaac Hayes and his on-point orchestra.
#CanYouDigIt #Shaft #YouDamnRight
– @ojones1
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Tall Black Guy – “Look Into The Wisdom” (A Tribute To Roy Ayers) [EP]
February 18, 2020
Detroit’s own TBG is all about the music. An expected corollary to that… he’s all about the dopest music makers in history. Like Roy Ayers – most defintely one of Jazz’s – American music’s – all time greats.
This ep is dedicated to the legendary Roy Ayers.
His music has touched many souls.
All of the messages in his music promote positivity, love, and peace.
Thank you Roy Ayers for inspiring me to go to greater heights with my own creativity.
– Tall Black Guy
TALL BLACK GUY – LOOK INTO THE WISDOM (A TRIBUTE TO ROY AYERS) [EP]
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NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series Presents: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib (Video)
December 9, 2019
I like this whiskey in my cup. We not givin’ a f**k…
‘Skinny Suge’ and Madlib make their way to the studio for a Tiny Desk concert. And everything is right with the world. Actually, it went a little left, starting jazzy then lyrics went HARD. But that makes things even ‘righter’ (haha)!
This Freddie Gibbs and Madlib Tiny Desk performance was a year in the making, largely because Madlib insisted on playing with El Michels Affair, a vintage funk and soul band based out of New York. But it was worth the wait. When pianist Marco Benevento opened with a delicate, almost jazzy run, it created the perfect opening — and juxtaposition — for hard-hitting emcee, Gibbs to jump in and ride the hell out of that beat.
– NPR
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Dead Horse Beats – “Easy Nothing”
October 29, 2019
They played this jawn on Nightwatch (the late night show that comes on the radio just before The Remix) and I had to call in to the station. He said his lady friend picked it. Good ear! By the way…
Dead Horse Beats’ new album “Inglaterra” is out worldwide.
– Bastard Jazz
Just saying. So, yeah, I found the single stream AND the album, and I linked them below for you. You’re welcome.
Plus, hit the jump for more info on the full-length and the artist!
DEAD HORSE BEATS – EASY NOTHING | INGLATERRA (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
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NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series Presents: Erykah Badu (Video)
August 17, 2018
Robert Glasper did mention Erykah Badu in that last scorcher interview he did. Fellow Texan. And she is well beyond worthy on ‘honorable mention.’ See her Tiny Desk Concert performance for a reminder if you need one; or even if you don’t!
Erykah Badu is an artist for the ages. To old-school jazz fans like myself, names like Nina Simone, Betty Carter and Shirley Horn come to mind as much as Billie Holiday because of Badu’s singular approach to a lyric. They all cut their own creative path and left behind a legacy that you can identify with just one note. Erykah Badu is on that same path, and one day her name will be mentioned along with the other Elders who share her spirit of musical adventure.
– Felix Contreras, NPR
Masego – “Lady Lady” (Prod. By Sounwave)
June 15, 2018
Masego with that jazzy soul you can bop right out to the floor to… to get your one-two step on to. And while you got your two-step going, your partner’s going, have the drinks flowing…
(May this be your Friday night, every night you need it to be. Enjoy, thoroughly!)
Ali Shaheed Muhammad x Adrian Younge – “The Midnight Hour” (Album)
June 13, 2018
Nice merger for music’s sake – Ali Shaheeed Muhammad + Adrian Younge on a project. “The Midnight Hour” could be another great set to grab for your Summer soundtrack.
ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD X ADRIAN YOUNGE – THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (ALBUM)
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André 3000 – “Look Ma No Hands”
May 17, 2018
André Tré Stacks on bass clarinet with James Blake playing the piano. Vibe music. But still different than other Dré you’ve heard. Still keeping us listening and interested.
Dropped this extended play track on Mother’s Day, too, along with that “Me & My” song.
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R+R=NOW – “Change Of Tone”
May 9, 2018
Acoustic jazzy musical dopeness in digital form with all the accouterments. Robert Glasper & Terrace Martin with all the accompaniments. Mr. Glasper on keys, Mr. Martin on synthesizer and vocoder (yep)… Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah on trumpet, Derrick Hodge on bass, Taylor McFerrin on synth and beatbox (yep), and Justin Tyson on drums.
R+R stands for Reflect and Respond. When you reflect what’s going on in your time and respond to that, you can’t NOT be relevant. So ‘R’ plus ‘R’ equals ‘NOW.’
– Robert Glasper
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Check Out This “Sway In The Morning Jam Session” (Video)
January 29, 2018
Man. The Grammys are coming up. We should do something special.
Damn right, Sway. Good call. So you got Lupe Fiasco, Rapsody, Fred The Godson, Chris Rivers, Oswin Benjamin… and Anthony Hamilton… AND Robert Glasper?
Okay. We’re listening. With an anticipation of epic dopeness!!
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Interview, Jazz, Performance, R&B, Radio, Series, Soul, Videos | Tags: Anthony Hamilton, Chris Rivers, Fred The Godson, Jam Session, Oswin Benjamin, Robert Glasper, SITM Jam Session, Sway Calloway, Sway In The Morning, Sway In The Morning Jam Session, Sway's Universe | No Comments »
August Greene – “Optimistic” feat. Brandy
January 22, 2018
A better day tomorrow will bring.
Know what though? That better day can be today. Draw energy and inspiration from this jazzy “Optimistic” track by August Greene (featuring Brandy). Oh, by the way, for those not yet knowing, August Greene is actually a trio of artists – Common, Robert Glasper, and Karriem Riggins. Nice!
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R&B: Musiq Soulchild – “Sooner Or Later”
October 18, 2017
A double album is always a risky bet for artists. High risk of overplaying your hand, as you are giving lots of music for a reasonable price, with the perception of higher ‘value.’ But often the result is a watered down product, or one with too many tracks between the ‘good’ joints.
Make your own judgments about what Musiq is trying to do with his double LP. But we know you will come to like at least one jawn… “Sooner Or Later”
Posted in Album, Jazz, Music, R&B | Tags: FEEL THE REAL, Musiq Soulchild, Sooner Or Later | No Comments »
Jazz/Soul: The Baylor Project – “Laugh And Move On” (Video)
October 11, 2017
You remember Zhané (pronounced Jah-Nay) from back in the day. Well, everybody… can get some more ‘groove your body’ music. But this is some super-warm, super-slow, squeeze-a-sweety and chill music. Jean Baylor got it done with her hubby Marcus. Awesome song and vid. Album out now (linked below).
Married musicians, vocalist Jean Baylor (formerly of the platinum-selling R&B duo Zhané) and Marcus Baylor, former drummer of the Grammy Award-winning Yellowjackets have created a captivating “project†that meets at the 3-way intersection of Jazz, Gospel and Legacy. Reminiscent of classic soul, “Laugh and Move On†speaks to the strength of the human spirit. No doubt, a very unique album that soothes the soul.
– The Baylor Project
THE BAYLOR PROJECT – THE JOURNEY (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
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Alternative: ALA.NI – “You & I” (Album)
August 27, 2017
Shout to the homie Jess! She hit us with the ALA.NI blessing. Vibe listening for your Sunday enjoyment. Thinking of filing this under Alternative Jazz, but there is something about this artist’s haunting melodies that defies categorization. Hearing a couple of songs on the “You & I” album that would have been right at home on the “Kill Bill” soundtrack though. Case in point: Listen to this “Cherry Blossom” and get a couple of Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2 scenes in your head… fits, right?
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Terrace Martin Presents The Pollyseeds – “Up & Awayâ€
June 30, 2017
Another one from The Pollyseeds? Yes indeed. This is some good riding music; actually expected to hear an emcee start riding this track out of nowhere. Just has a smooth emcee’s feel. Maybe somebody will rap over a ‘remix’ or something. Still dope if they do or don’t. Check it out! You can pre-order “Sounds Of Crenshaw, Vol. 1” today.
TERRANCE MARTIN PRESENTS THE POLLYSEEDS – UP & AWAY | SOUNDS OF CRENSHAW, VOL. 1 (PRE-ORDER)
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Terrace Martin Presents The Pollyseeds – “Funny How Time Flies” feat. Robert Glasper
June 29, 2017
Terrace Martin’s jazz group, The Pollyseeds, did a redux of Janet Jackson’s 1987 single “Funny How Time Flies.†The song features Robert Glasper, and we have the stream of the debut of this song on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show embedded below the link to cop at iTunes that follows.
TERRANCE MARTIN PRESENTS THE POLLYSEEDS – FUNNY HOW TIME FLIES FEAT. ROBERT GLASPER (ITUNES)
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Robert Glasper – “The Cross” feat. Lianne La Havas x Common
April 21, 2017
If Jesus died on the cross why I gotta carry it?
– Common
Wow. The mark of good instrumentation… the levels to which it pushes accompanying vocalization. Like, just LISTEN to what that music Robert Glasper put down for “The Cross” pulls out of Lianne La Havas and Common. The singing. The lyrics!
Might have to watch that “Burning Sands” this weekend just because of this.
This song was written by Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins, and Common for the film “Burning Sands” on Netflix now!
Posted in Jazz, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: Burning Sands, common, Karriem Riggins, Lianne La Havas, Netflix, Robert Glasper, The Cross | No Comments »
Robert Glasper Experiment – “Find You†(Live) [Video]
December 29, 2016
Another “ArtScience” live performance gem from the in-studio set Robert Glasper Experiment did with DJ Aaron Byrd. This is “Find You” on KCRW.
(Now… you gotta read that last text block like some classic NPR radio intro ish. And if you don’t listen NPR, you should try it out. Some dope music featured and opportunities to expand await.)
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Robert Glasper Experiment – “Day To Day” (Live) [Video]
December 28, 2016
Grammy award-winning jazz fusion group Robert Glasper Experiment doing “Day To Day” (off “ArtScience”) live for KCRW. Studio session dopeness. Accompanied by DJ Aaron Byrd. Turntablism adding that Hip-Hop finish. The Culture on behavior here is beautiful. NPR does it again!
Posted in Album, Jazz, Performance, R&B, Radio, Videos | Tags: ArtScience, Day To Day, DJ Aaron Byrd, KCRW, National Public Radio, NPR, Robert Glasper, Robert Glasper Experiment | 1 Comment »
