New Music Releases: Miles Davis; John Fluker; FIJI

Miles Davis - Early Minor: Rare Miles From The Complete In a Silent Way Sessions

During the year between the dissolution of his ‘60s quintet and the groundbreaking Bitches Brew, Miles Davis recorded a number of transitional sessions creating music of lyrical beauty, culminating in the masterful album In a Silent Way. Three superb pieces—“Splashdown,” “Early Minor” and “The Ghetto Walk”—come to vinyl for general release for the first time ever, as originally heard on The Complete In a Silent Way Sessions, released in 2001.  Side A: 1. “Splashdown” (8:02) 2. “Early Minor” (6:58). Side B: 1. “The Ghetto Walk” (26:47).

John Fluker - All About That Time

A top vocal coach for J Lo and musical director for Gladys Knight who's also backed everyone from Beyonce and Mavis Staples to John Legend and Michael Lington, pianist, vocalist, arranger and composer John Fluker's hypnotic, ambient electronica piano driven new single "All About That Time" has fascinating origins. The track is a rhythm intensive remix (by Grammy winning engineer Elliott Peters) of the new age-oriented title track that Fluker recorded on his album 11:11. The intoxicating, slightly jazzier, funkier result features unique beats created by Fluker, backed by the subtle tight basslines of Isaias Elpes, Lee Ritenour's regular touring bassist. With the release of "All About That Time" Fluker makes an inspiring transition from successful new age artist to breakthrough Smooth Jazz artist. ~ www.smoothjazz.com

FIJI - Love & Roots

(Hawaii) —Polynesian recording artist Fiji dropped his newest album ‘Love & Roots’ on Friday, September 6th with Mensch House Records. Fiji (AKA George Veikoso ) is one of the most dynamic entertainers the Pacific Rim has produced, and continues to be one of the most influential artists in contemporary Island Reggae music.  Fiji has shared the stage with many of Hawaii’s top entertainers along with national recording artists: Gladys Knight, Aaron Neville, Beres Hammond, Damian Jr. Gong Marley, Ziggy Marley, Kymani Marley, Steel Pulse, Maxi Priest and Inner Circle to name a few.  The new album ‘Love & Roots’ is 10 tracks deep of pure FIJI bliss. Newcomers to Fiji’s music will instantly embrace his smooth voice and exotic melting pot of sounds, an epic, musical journey from the center of the Pacific to the rest of the world. Standouts include “Highest High,” “Miss Lovely,” “Best Friend,” and “Tu Veiyawaki” – to name a few.