Ledisi Speaks About Robert Glasper

Check out what Ledisi has to say about working with Robert Glasper + the ‘Black Radio’ album and The Experiment:

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, MUSIC, Ledisi, The Robert Glasper Experiment, Video

State of Zoe | Mind (Part I) EP

Estonia music collective formally known as Under Construction release their first 4 track EP under their new band name State Of Zoe.

It was in august 2010 that Sander Mölder started the pop-electronic project with singer Anneliis Kits which later grew into several tracks released on Stereo Spectrum’s EP “Conciliation”. After a few appearances with Stereo Spectrum, the duo started to work on Sander’s own more jazzy material, which they had performed a couple of times before with the saxophonist Indrek Varend and which later resulted in a warm-up gig together for Tortured Soul at the Autumnjazz Festival 2010 followed by various other gigs around Estonia.

Now with the introduction of keyboard player Talis Paide + drummer, Kristjan Kallas the band decided it was time to leave the project-based name behind and State of Zoe was born. The new Mind (Part I) EP is out now on Bandcamp.com

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, electronica, Estonia, Jazz, Mind (Part I) EP, State of Zoe

Jessica Lauren | “White Mountain” | New single

Freestyle Records are proud to be the new home for one of the UK’s most creative and in demand musicians, Jessica Lauren.

Since the early 1990s, the soulful, spacey jazz grooves of keyboard player Jessica Lauren have been a familiar part of London’s alternative music scene, having in the past released her own original music on Soul Jazz Records, M.E.L.T 2000 and People Records. Jessica’s keyboard skills have augmented the live performances and studio recordings of world renowned artists such as Jean Carne, Tom Browne, Dexter Wansel and James Mason, Japan’s United Future Organisation, UK soul diva Juliet Roberts, as well as Jessica currently being a core member of Nick Woodmansey’s space jazz outfit Emanative.

Jessica Lauren Four is her latest project, nearly entirely acoustic, and is an intoxicating cocktail of her many diverse influences including blues and soul, jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, combined with ambient dance music, always interesting, absorbing and surprising. The lead single from it “White Mountain” is a spell binding and hypnotic blend of 21st century jazz.

Filed under: Jazz, MUSIC, Jazz, Jessica Lauren Four, White Mountain"

W. Ellington Felton | “Queezy” w​/​The Low Budget All​-​Stars |

A rewind back to February 2011 with a jazzy Hip-Hop joint taken from Saturdays Meltdown show tracklist. The son of Jazz Legend and Pioneer Hilton C. Felton Jr continues in his fathers legacy of making musical footprints instead of stepping into the shoes of conformity.
A rare joint recorded at XM Radio’s early days from a project called “Art! Hurts Project Zero”. Im a real lover of all the Jazz pioneers that came before us and  “Queezy” has the ingredients i like in a HipHop track. Lifted from the album The Vault: Postcards from The Edge and Other Things which includes a collection of W. Ellington Felton’s music from the years of 1999 – 2008.

Filed under: HipHop, Jazz, MUSIC, Hip Hop, W. Ellington Felton, Washington DC

Water Seed | “Wonder Love” | New upcoming release

When i think of great bands around right now Water Seed are one of the first that spring to mind. Their first single to be lifted from the new upcoming project took us back to their roots and foundations from the Frenchmen St. scene to their appearances at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Nola Brown was a taste of what’s to come and here they reveal the concepts and ideals behind their up and coming release of their highly anticipated CD “Wonder Love”.
Find more of their music here.. waterseedmusic.com

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, MUSIC, New Orleans, Water Seed, Wonder Love

Diggs Duke | “Patiently, We Bloom” | New Music

All living creatures are impatient at the beginning of Spring. We become anxious about the coming of Summer. By March, everyone loathes the long winter that’s frosted over our lives, turning them cold and boring. This song uses the beauty of the blooming season as a metaphor for action. Specifically, the poem in the song personifies a perennial plant, as it awaits the coming of another opportunity. Patiently, we look for an opening. Patiently, we sit. Patiently, we bloom.

All Vocals and Instruments Performed by Diggs Duke
Taken from Official Projects
Release date: Mar 26, 2012

Filed under: Funk, Indie Soul, Jazz, Diggs Duke, Funk, Soul

Robert Glasper feat Music soulchild | “Ah Yeah” | Zepherin Saint Remix

Robert Glasper IS without doubt one of the most talented artists of our time, and just as i finished soaking up his latest Black Radio album, Zepherin Saint steps up to give the lead single his remix treatment. Iv been waiting for more mixes to appear since the remix competition earlier this year. . Zepherin has done a great job on this mix, taking the whole track up a few notches and giving “Ah Yeah” a new lease of life for the dancefloor – lets hope he does some more!

Filed under: House, Jazz, House, Jazz, Robert Glasper, Soul, Zepherin Saint Remix

Monsieur Greg Feat Sarah Winton + Vicky Flint | “Sunshine” (cocktail mix)

Meltdown show regular Sarah Winton continues to keep us up to date with all things fresh and new via her soundcloud page and there’s some great jazzy tracks on there too plus a heap of quality collaborations featuring various producers + musicians from both sides of the pond. This recent one sees her taking care of vocal duties on a new joint entitled “Sunshine” alongside Monsieur Greg (Computer, rhodes) and Vicky Flint (Trumpet and flugelhorn). Im really feeling both of these mixes, the beautiful Samba Soul version has summer written all over it + the beaty club mix takes the track up a notch but keeps the jazzy flavours intact. Sarah is currently working on a new project which will hopefully include some of her recent work, there’s been too many good ones to mention. In the mean time check these new ones and search out her old material..

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, Jazz, jazz soul, Monsieur Greg, Sarah Winton, UK, Vicky Flint

Jeff Bradshaw | Bone Appetit | New album

Trombone sensation Jeff Bradshaw has shared some appetizer snippets from his upcoming feast of an album, “Bone Appetit”. The two-volume, 20 song collection is full to the brim with soulful, jazzy R&B delights and boasts a star-studded cast of his many talented friends, including Maysa Leak, Raheem DeVaughn, Kindred the Family Soul, Coko of SWV, PJ Morton, amongst others. Look out for the album due in stores April 24 via Hidden Beach Records !

Filed under: Jazz, Bone Appetit, Jeff Bradshaw

Chris Turner | “Monk Tape” | New Music

Following on from his “Liquid Love” single, Chris Turner returns with a new project titled “The MonkTape” (recorded and mixed by Jon Notar at Mercy Sound NYC). Chris say’s: I’ve always admired the greats like Nat King Cole, Miles Davis and Sammy Davis Jr… something about their artistry, their ability to bridge the gap.. Jazz and Pop culture. There’s plans to record a full length album of standards one day, but in the meantime..listen to this tape. The proceeds from this project will go towards the mixing and mastering of his upcoming album LOVEchild.

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, Chris Turner, Jazz, NY, Soul

Yaz Alexander | “Lady” | Rewind 2010

Yaz Alexander is one of the UK’s finest contemporary female vocalists. Based in Birmingham she specializes in performing Reggae, Jazz, Soul and R’n'B with influences ranging from  Billie Holiday, Shirley Bassey to Diana Ross and her number one musical influence Bob Marley.
The stage is the natural domain for Yaz and like all great stage artisans she works it creatively and artistically always giving audiences something stimulating to focus on.  A former backing vocalist for UK Reggae giant, Pato Banton, Yaz has also worked with the likes of Steel Pulse, Eddie Grant, Dean Fraser plus many other luminaries in the reggae field. However, her burning ambition is to progress the genre to it’s innovative limits, experiment with other genres along the way and leave behind a timeless legacy of music that will immortalize her name for posterity.
Find this previously playlisted cut on her 2010 album “One Step Closer”  HERE along with more previous albums.

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, Reggae, Birmingham UK, Reggae, Soul, Yaz Alexander

Roy Ayers | Live @ Fela Kuti Trubute

Roy Ayers doing a rare Fela version of “Everybody Loves The Sunshine” with Mausiki Scales & The Common Ground Collective at DJ Kemit’s “Spreadlove” – Fela Kuti Trubute.

Filed under: Jazz, Fela Kuti Trubute, Live, Roy Ayers

The Robert Glasper Experiment | LIVE: BOOTLEG RADIO | Download

Frolab x All The Way Live Presents…
The Robert Glasper Experiment LIVE “Bootleg Radio“ featuring live performances from places such as The Blue Note, Highline Ballroom, and the Montreux Jazz Festival with collaborations from Q-Tip, Phonte, Bilal, Lupe Fiasco, and Yasiin Bey.
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01-Black Radio feat.Yasiin Bey (Blue Note NYC)
02-A Love Supreme (Blue Note NYC)
03-Searching feat. Pete Rock (Roy Ayers Tribute at Jazz A La Villette- Paris, France)
04-Stakes is High feat. Yasiin Bey & Jon Jon (Blue Note NYC)
05-Electric Relaxation feat. Q-Tip (Highline Ballroom NYC)
06-The Way You Do It/Soul Control feat. Phonte (Le Poisson NYC)
07-Fever feat. Q-Tip (Highline Ballroom NYC)
08-ALL CAPS feat. DOOM (Montreux Jazz Festival)
09-Kick Push feat. Lupe Fiasco (Blue Note NYC)
10-Fantastic feat. Yasiin Bey (Blue Note NYC)
11-Find A Way feat. Q-Tip (Highline Ballroom NYC)
12-Reminisce feat. Bilal, Yasiin Bey (Highline Ballroom NYC)
13-Cypher feat. Lupe Fiasco,Yasiin Bey, Kanye West (Blue Note NYC)

Compiled by: http://www.frolab.com
Live Recordings courtesy of: http://www.itsallthewaylive.net
Much respect to Jill Newman Prod and Revive Music

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Filed under: Albums, HipHop, Indie Soul, Jazz, Download, LIVE: BOOTLEG RADIO, The Robert Glasper Experiment

Urban & Animate | New Music

Introducing music from Kevan Aaron (AnimateInventions) + Terrence James  (Urban Projex) who together form Urban & Animate. Based in Arizona, the collective fuse Soul, Jazz and R&B, bridging live instruments with hi technology. A selection of their current tracks featured on the Meltdown show include “Beautiful” Feat WisdomSOUL co produced by Kevan Aaron + “Lose Your Mind”,  a soulful groove that comes with an alternative stripped down drum version. Hear more from Urban & Animate over on their Reverbnation page. More next level Urban SOul music.

Filed under: HipHop, Indie Soul, Jazz, MUSIC, Animate Inventions, Arizona, Kevan Aaron, Urban Projex

Kat Webb | “An Old Soul” | Free Tracks

Two Popular tracks from Kat Webb’s debut album, “An Old Soul”. Jazz standards and soul classics re-imagined for the modern listener with live musicians and recorded entirely in analog for the genuine vintage sound. Pass by and join her website HERE

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, An Old Soul, Classic, Jazz, Kat Webb, NY, Soul

RE:GENERATION Track: Mark Ronson “A La Modeliste” | DOWNLOAD

Download ALL FIVE tracks from the RE:GENERATION film – including “A La Modeliste” feat. Erykah Badu – + (*BONUS*) remixes of the songs for FREE..from HERE.. Enjoy & Share

Filed under: Albums, DOWNLOADS, HipHop, Indie Soul, Jazz, MUSIC, RE:GENERATION

Esperanza Spalding | “Radio Music Society” | New music

One of the most respected musicians and vocalists in the Jazz Soul scene. Bass player/vocalist Esperanza Spalding from Portland Oregon was the first Jazz musician to win a best newcomer Grammy and reached No.1 on the billboard Jazz album chart. The new album “Radio Music Society” refers to the diversity of musical styles as you flick through the radio dial which are reflected on the album. Highlights include, Cinnamon Tree, the Stevie Wonder cover I Can’t Help It, and the first single here “Black Gold”.

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, MUSIC, Esperanza Spalding, Jazz, Portland, Soul

Cecilia Stalin | “Step Like A Giant” | New music

London based Swedish Jazz Soul singer and former Koop vocalist Cecilia Stalin delivers her new album inspired by the music of John Coltrane, incorporating bop jazz, soul, broken beat, and new jazz. Cecilia is well respected in the world of music having played with Robert Glasper in the ‘village’ before going on to work with Charles Tolliver, Nate James, Daz I Kue, Waiwan, and Cinematic Orchestra.. Pick up the album now via her Bandcamp page.

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, MUSIC, Cecilia Stalin, Jazz, Soul, Step Like A Giant, Sweden

Khari Cabral Simmons ft. India Arie | “Never In Your Sun” | New music

Atlanta musician Khari Cabral Simmonds has fused Soul, Jazz and Bossa to create an uplifting and commercial treatment of Stevie Wonder‘s “Never In The Sun”. Formally the lead singer of Jive he has worked with a range of musicians including Incognito, newcomer Chantae Cann, rising Brazilian vocalist Sabrina Malheiros, Avery Sunshine producer Dana Johnson and India Arie here on this track. The album is released February 27th on Dome Records.

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, MUSIC, Atlanta, Bossa, India Arie, Jazz, Khari Cabral, Soul

Water Seed | “Nola Brown” | New music

Water Seed just released their first single from the upcoming CD. “Nola Brown” takes the listener back to the roots and foundation of Water Seed. From the early days of playing on the Frenchmen St. scene to their 3 appearances at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Featuring composer: Lou Hill (Drums, Timbales, additional Percussion), Jeremi “J Sharp” Crump (Keys) Cinese (Flute) Abel Melody (Alto Saxophone) Imari “I.M.A.” Adams (Guitar) Kyng Ma’at (Congas, Percussion) Delly Pranata (Bass) and Desmond “Black Moses” Venable (Trumpet). Pick up the single now HERE

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, MUSIC, Atlanta, Electronic, Funk, Jazz, jazz soul