TEMPO DREAMS VOLUME 2 (VARIOUS ARTSTS
Following
the critically-acclaimed 2012 release of their beat-centric compilation Tempo
Dreams Vol. 1 (assembled by Detroit/UK producer-at-large Tall Black Guy),
Brooklyn wax purveyors Bastrd Jazz Recordings have returned with Volume 2 of
the enlightening, genre-bending series. This time around, the label has
enlisted Bay Area mainstay DJ/producers Teeko & B. Bravo, driving forces
behind the transformative “modern funk” sound emerging out of the West Coast.
Sticking with the series' theme of showcasing new styles and emerging artists,
curated by their own musical peers, Teeko and Bravo have conjured up an LP of
mind-blowing tracks that push the limits of soulful electronic funk,
outernational boogie, and cosmic hip-hop. Tempo
Dreams Volume 2 picks up where the first edition left off, bridging the gaps
between various geographic locations and local scenes, while also reaching for
new heights with soaring vocal features and dance-floor primed beats. Featured
artists include Rojai, E.Live, K-Maxx, Bayonics, Mugpush, Black Spade, Teeko
& B. Bravo's own Starship Connection, Belgium’s Pomrad, Atjazz, Amalia, and
Insomniax. ~ giantstep.net
STRANGE JAZZ UNIVERSE FEATURING RON BRUNER SR - NEW SPACE AGE MATERIALS
“I'm a veteran of the Los Angeles music scene. I'm not comfortable were I am, because I see what's ahead. It's a big universe. There's room. Better music does not make a better world. From Jesus' day til now there has always been the music of the day. It relieved the stress, celebrated life and death. Commemorated the occasions, offered a platform for philosophy and it forever evolves. New instruments, new concepts, new techniques, new technology (from log drums with goat skin heads to layered maple, birch and bubinga veneered drum shells with chrome hardware). There are literal music libraries we can access now from almost any point in world history and get a good understanding of how the earth and it's civilizations were at any given time. And we're talking about beautiful music (in the eye of the beholder). I love music and yet with this archival history of art, exponentially, this world and it's civilization are worse. Music is not the saviour......... So let's play” says drummer, Ron Bruner, Sr. Players on the CD "New Space Age Materials" are: Edmund Velasco Sax, Kamasi Washington Sax, Thundercat Bass, Stanley Clarke Bass, Del Atkins Acoustic Bass, Fidel Winzey Bass, Jinshi Ozaki Guitar, John Z. Guitar, Phil Charles Guitar, Rick Z. Guitar, Ron Bruner Sr. drums, Ariana Charlene Vocals, Bryan Evans Keyboards, Brandon Coleman Keyboards, Jameel Bruner Keybds, Cameron Graves Piano
RONNIE BURRAGE - JUST NATURAL
It is a pity that this music was recorded for such a tiny label, for the performances are full of high energy, creativity, and fresh ideas. Eric Person (on alto and soprano), organist Terence Conley, and drummer Ronnie Burrage may seem at first glance to form a typical soul-jazz organ trio, and there is a bit of that in the music. However, Person's solos are often quite adventurous and a bit innovative (hinting at both M-Base music and the avant-garde at times), Conley's organ sometimes is closer to fusion than to Jimmy Smith, and Burrage's passionate yet tasteful playing is a major asset. Burrage also sings/talks blues lyrics on the Rolling Stones' "No Expectation," which does not feature chord changes for much of the time. In addition to four group originals, the trio plays very fresh versions of such modern jazz numbers as "Moontrane," "Shade of Jade," "Black Narcissus," and Thelonious Monk's "Pannonica." Well-worth searching for. ~ Scott Yanow Recorded at The Molding Room, Brooklyn, New York on January 16, 2000. Includes liner notes by Russ Musto. Personnel: Ronnie Burrage (vocals, drums); Eric Person (reeds); Terrence Conley (Hammond organ).
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