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Jun 13 2008

Smooth Groovers Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 17

Published by Dr Groove under 2008 Episodes, Episode, Season 3

Welcome to our latest exciting Season 3 Episode - Remember, Smooth Jazz, Soul and Funk will not be terminated, lol! The intro theme to Terminator is by Brad Fiedel (corrected) and available from Amazon.

Released a few days early this week!

Just a reminder, you can listen to the Podcast from i-tunes, Podfeed or by clicking on the play button below:

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This week’s Newies include:

The Sax Pack - featuring smooth jazz saxophonists Jeff Kashiwa, Kim Waters, and Steve Cole. This is an amazing CD making it too difficult to just select one track to feature!

Travis Vega
Here is a fantastic young artist who exploded onto the jazz scene with his 2004 debut CD, entitled, ‘Through The Valley’. Travis is a Guitarist, producer, songwriter and composer, and, lets not forget a big Chelsea Soccer fan!. Travis, also known as ‘Smooth Axe’ became a smash hit with radio and concert goers alike. 2007 marked another chapter in Travis’s career, with the CD ‘Just Let It Flow’. (Checkout Season 2 episode 14). Now for 2008 we have been treated to his 3rd release entitled, ‘Smooth Urban Night’ and the track featured is called Latin Knights. Thanks also for the wonderful mention of our show on your recent 2 CDs it is very much appreciated. We are fans and it is a pleasure to help if we have!

In the emerging artist section (aka Myspace Review)

Darryl Williams - Costa Rica Ft Phil Wigfall

Darryl began playing the bass guitar at the age of 13. His influences include Stanley Clarke and Wayman Tisdale. He beautifully fuses smooth-jazz , jazz funk and the Lead bass guitar. This track is from Darryl Williams first solo CD, ‘That Was Then’. The featured track is entitled: Costa Rica .

Shades of J
Shades Of J is an American Nu Soul and Spoken Word collective from Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded by lead singer and poet Janine Nash also known as Lady J. Her CD ‘Shades of J: Spoken Word Soul’ has become an underground hit both regionally and on the Web. Our personal Thanks to Don Manor who co-wrote this track with Lady J and Eric Bolden – It is called: Searchin’.

Find out interesting information on Spoken Word Soul on Wikipedia
We also suggest you vist: http://www.myspace.com/Ladyjspokenwordsoul where you can learn more about this album and also click on a link to order the CD.

Enjoy the video too:

Sean O’Bryan Smith Check out his Myspace site too.
With over 20 years experience Sean can lift the sound of the bass guitar, as a lead instrument, straight into our musical hearts. His first solo CD is called ‘Tapestry’ - a diverse album with 9 unique tracks that really grow on you. There is something for everyone in Tapestry with funky rhythms to hints of rock and beautiful relaxing melodies. In relation to the latter, we’ve selected the track entitled ‘Rain’.

This week’s Moments and whatnot’s is from Pieces of a Dream.
Our personal Thanks to Alex for his choice. He also kindly wrote to us saying…
‘Hi guys thanks for the great shows, you both come across great even with your dry pan humor!!!!’

He remembers this Pieces of a Dream track when he just finished high school and went out to the record shops to hunt for bargains. He came across the album, bought it, took it home and played it for the first time and felt a wow!! Alex then called all his friends summoning then to come and listen to this gem of an album.

We have a special request from Garry for his Daughter Leonie and Ian for their wedding day, taking place on Friday 13th June. It is The Rippingtons track Eternity written by Russ Freeman.

Perhaps this song may become their special tune to mark this wonderful event. Congratulations to both of you and thanks to our regular listener Garry, father of Leonie for writing to us. All the very best to the happy couple, friends relatives, neighbors and guests, We are sure celebrations will be successful.

In the Bring it Back section we continue with:

Maceo Parker
Check out the video…

Pat Metheny -
A real musical treat from a multi-Grammy award-winning genius who has been making gr8 sounds for decades. This is a remarkable track from a 1984 album nearly of the same name by a group that featured superb artists like Steve Rodby, Pedro Anzar, Paul Wertico and Lyle Mays. The album, with its diversity , amazing quality and inspiring tones carries a review on Amazon.com that says:- ‘There are few works of art, music or film out there of which I can honestly say I am simply at a loss for adequate words to describe. ‘First Circle’ is a monumental work full of joyful energy and an indescribably heartfelt melodiousness which a true fan of music can never forget.’

We end the show from music producers Andy Ward and Paul Timothy who, as Soul Central , had a UK hit 3 to 4 years back. This track features vocals from house veteran Kathy Brown, and appears on The Chillout Session 2006 (D2) - An issue by the Ministry of Sound.

Until next time.
Stay safe in the sun wherever you are!

The Doc and The Prof

PS Also at the end of the show you will hear a bit of fun called, I’ll Be back by Arnie and the Terminators (aka Steve Wright, a popular broadcaster with a gr8 show on BBC Radio 2). Find out more at: http://www.sidthemanager.co.uk simply click ’sound’ for some gr8 jokes.

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Jun 02 2008

Smooth Groovers Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 16 - Special Jazz Funk Show

Published by Dr Groove under 2008 Episodes, Episode, Jazz Funk Special, Season 3, Special

Welcome our latest exciting Season 3 Episode, this week a Jazz Funk Special.

We would love your feedback so please send us a message!

Just a reminder, you can listen to the Podcast from i-tunes, Podfeed or by clicking on the play button below:

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First up, the Dutch band: Blue Feather – The track first appeared on their 1982 Album ‘Feather Funk’ and on a 12″ single , this version, which comes from the 1994 Master Cuts compilation CD called ‘Classic Jazz Funk 5’ is listed as the original 12″ mix but is different form the 12 incher that Prof owned and is virtually all instrumental.

Willie Bobo - Here is a magnificent version from the late great American Jazz percussionist Willie Bobo. The track appeared on his Album ‘Hell Of An Act To Follow’ in 1978. In addition on the 993 CD entitled: DOIN’ IT connoisseur collection volume 4. The track was also recorded by Ronnie Laws, Side Effect and Incognito.

Fred Wesley (ft. James Taylor Quartet)
If you love the theme to Starsky and Hutch your going to love this blast from a jazz and funk trombonist, Bandleader, Arranger & composer, MUSICOLOGIST AND EDUCATOR, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s and 1970s. NB He is playing in London on June 14th 2008.

Ronnie Laws - Here’s a track from a gr8 saxophonist who began his solo career in the mid 70s with the album ‘Pressure Sensitive’ which has the awesome track ‘Always There’ we mentioned earlier. The track we featured is from his 1989 CD. True Spirit. NB Fans of his excellent 1980 vinyl album ‘Every Generation’ will be pleased to learn that in June 2005, after continued demand, the album was issued on CD , and that contains the title track which we played on season 3 episode 1, the Soul special. It also other gems like ‘Young Child’, and ‘Thoughts and Memories’. What a talented family the Laws are with Herbert, Ronnie and Debra!

Shakatak Check out their Myspace site too.
Here is a track from a British Jazz-Funk band who also had a few pop hits. They first hit the music scene in 1980 with a single called Steppin’, then a string of popular tunes like ‘Livin’ In The UK’ and ‘Easier said than done’.

Shakatak has enjoyed worldwide success and particular success in Japan. One of them winning the ‘Best Instrumental Album 1987’ at the Japanese Phonograph Record Association Awards. In the 90s they did very well in the U.S. with 2 albums at No 1 in the contemporary jazz charts. They also received the Japanese Grammy for best international instrumental album six years running. Since 2000 the band has continued to record and tour worldwide.

Jeff Tyzick – Let us move from the piano to the trumpet. This track is frm Jeff’s Album entitled: Smile and this is the title track.

The Crusaders
Check out their Myspace fansite too.
From the CD ‘And Beyond’ and also from the 1974 LP entitled: Southern Comfort. The band have been recording 1961. NB In their first decade they were known as the Jazz Crusaders .

Fuse One - As we approach the end of May 2008, summer is on the horizon, for the northern hemisphere anyway and the wedding season gets into full swing, Congratulations to Leoine and Ian who are getting married on Friday 13th June 2008, and as this episode is a Jazz-Funk special , we will play you something romantic on the next show in two weeks time. In the mean time here is a Jazz-funk track with a nice slow start and end, and some fast music in the middle.

Fuse one brought together some great musicians which included Joe Farrell , Ronnie Foster, Jeremy Wall, John McLaughlin, Larry Coryell - Stanley Clarke , Lenny White -,Paulinho DaCosta, and many more. It is unbelievable that this track is 28 years old!

Lee Ritenour
Check out Lee’s Myspace site too.
Here is a great piece of fusion from Lee Ritenour’s 2006 CD - Smoke and Mirrors - Good to see the old 1976 Capt Fingers beat still going strong ! If you visit Lee’s website: you can see that he has got a busy summer ahead of him which includes performances in Switzerland for the Montreux Jazz Festival where he will perform as a part of the Quincy Jones Birthday Celebration. In addition, some exciting orchestra concerts that are being planned in the US and Japan. Let us also not forget a collaboration album with Dave Grusin entitled ‘Amparo’ scheduled for release this coming September.

Earth Wind and Fire
In the late 60s The three friends got a recording contract with Capitol, and called themselves the ‘Salty Peppers’. It was not too long before this evolved into the awesome worldwide innovative and hugely successful band, taking Jazz-Funk, soul and cross over pop to an exciting new level.

Conceived by drummer, bandleader, songwriter, kalimba player, and vocalist Maurice White. According to answers.com - Earth, Wind and Fire, founded by Maurice in 1969 were one of the most musically accomplished, critically acclaimed, and commercially popular funk bands of the ’70s.

That is it for another week. Looking back at all our shows we have had the opportunity to feature some amazing jazz-funk, from the talents of: Charles Earland, Level 42, Freeze, Incognito, George Duke, Charles Earland, Light of the World , Dennis Coffee, Crown Heights Affair, Roy Ayers, Ray Obeido, Fourplay and many more. Please do check out all of our past shows – they are still available from the ‘LISTEN/AUDIO’ tab.

Next time we are back to our regular format.

Take care.
The Doc and the Prof!

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May 19 2008

Smooth Groovers Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 15

Published by Dr Groove under 2008 Episodes, Episode, Season 3

Welcome our latest exciting Season 3 Episode with a bit of a trek feel!

We’re almost half way through our current season!

Just a reminder, you can listen to the Podcast from i-tunes, Podfeed or by clicking on the play button below:

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This week’s Newies include:

Incognito from their brand new CD entitled: Tales from the Beach. Doc got his copy within a day of ordering from Amazon. So basically, why not get it now! We also feature the most recent release from: Rick Braun and Richard Elliot from their excellent CD - R’n'R.

In the Myspace review section we are proud to present:

IP Network - Plus, check out: http://www.ingewenzel.nl/ipnetwork

This is track is from the ‘I.P Network CD project’ and for the technical people among you no IP does not mean Internet Protocol but in this case the initials of Ingrid Pauline - Wenzel. A composer, arranger,producer and Keyboard player from the Netherlands for whom IP Network is a solo project featuring Guest Artists. Check out this awesome track called Job Hopper.

Da Wonda Twinz Ft. Redd Soul. - Wishin’

Keeping the Soul, Funk and Jazz Trek going, its ‘Redd alert’! Heres a great track produced by Markess and Miguel Wilder of DUB TP Productionz otherwise known as the Da Wonda Twinz and a track featuring Redd Soul called Wishin’. We found two myspace sites: http://www.myspace.com/dawondatwinz and http://www.myspace.com/demtwinzmusic which presents the CD, ‘Press Play and Walk Away - The R&B Experience’. It is a gr8 album with each track presenting an independent artist with the excellent production of the Da Wonda Twinz DUB TP Productionz music. Checkout the samples on this page or you can also visit http://www.dawondatwinz.com and order the CD from there. NB It is also available on CD baby, Amazon.com and iTunes. We also recommend that you checkout Redd Soul at http://www.reddsoul.com and http://www.myspace.com/reddsoul

Jiva - This Love

Many months ago the Doc and Professor attended a fabulous Isaac Hayes concert in London. At the end of the show we had the honour of meeting Rhonda Thomas. The Doc purchased her CD, and was lucky enough to have an interview with Rhonda. Back in Season 2 we played a gr8 song from her CD ‘Breath New Life’. Professor later learned on the Internet about a band she was in called Jiva. He located the band on myspace and got completely knocked out by their music. Thanks to Rhonda and Leon for sending us this the song. It is from their their 2007 CD entitled, ‘Day Into Night’. Please do check them out http://www.myspace.com/jivaonline and enjoy 3 wonderful tracks.

This week’s Moments and Whatnots is for Karl.

The track requested is by Rob Mullins. He said that he first heard it on his 21st birthday ten years ago and Bought the CD as a birthday treat!.
Rob is a Keyboardist, composer, author, teacher, and world traveler. Please visit his website at: http://www.planetmullins.com.This track comes from his 1997 CD of the same name which also includes a track called ‘planet Mullins’. Rob’s latest CD is entitled,’Storyteller’ and can be purchased from CD baby. Rob Mullins has worked with some great artists in the past, for example: Branford Marsalis, Kirk Whalum, Ronnie Laws, and the Crusaders.

This week’s Bring in Back section includes:

Les Nuits
Norman Brown
El Debarge and Art Porter
NB This latter track is from the 1997 compilation CD - A Twist of Jobim, A nice tribute to one of the most influential popular composers of the 20th century, and a major force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, Antonio Carlos Jobim or ‘Tom Jobim’ . You can find out more about him from Wikipedia. The CD contains versions of his songs by artists such as Al Jarreau, Oleta Adams, Dave Grusin and Herbie Hancock as well as R&B and soul singer El Debarge with the late gr8 saxophonist Art Porter.

We end the show with Isaac Hayes. The featured song goes as far back as 1953, from a musical called Kismet, and has been covered by many artists including Johnny Mathis and Englebert Humperdink among 27 entries found in Youtube.

Until next time we hope we can trek back to your ears with a Jazz Funk Special episode.
Best Regards & Thank you so much for your emails, messages and kind words of encouragement - It makes it worthwhile.

Dr Groove and Professor Smooth

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May 04 2008

Smooth Groovers Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 14

Published by Dr Groove under 2008 Episodes, Episode, Season 3

Welcome our latest exciting Season 3 Episode

We’re almost half way through our current season!

Just a reminder, you can listen to the Podcast from i-tunes, Podfeed or by clicking on the play button below:

Or,
Download here for all MP3 Players

This week’s Newies include:

An unreleased track from Michael Jackson’s Thriller Sessions from over 25 years ago and Fergie (a semi-newie!) from her recent CD entitled, The Dutchess. On that latter, check out a new take on the famous Morning Dance.

This week’s MySpace Review section includes:

Patrick Yandall with 200watts
Patrick’s influences include, Larry Carlton, Pat Metheny, George Benson, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Lorber, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page.

E. Bland with Talk To Me
He is an artist who brings you the fresh flavor of neo-soul and the classic comfort of smooth rhythm & blues. With rich sounds, raw lyrics, and REEL MUSIC, as it says on his website. You can also visit him at his Myspace account.

PatrickGriffin with Pony Tails
From a beautiful album entitled Voices from Beyond. This CD is a family tribute to Patrick’s sister, Julie, a mother of two small children and a selfless tender loving person who was the only girl of her siblings. She sadly passed away 1998 in the most terrible and tragic circumstances which you can read about at: http://www.oursisterjulie.com
You can listen to a selection of music from this incredible 10 track album on
http://www.myspace.com/grifmx. You will also notice that the musicians are family members and get a real inspirational feel from this awesome music.
We read that each piece is inspired by a small slice of Julie’s life and hopefully these small musical notes can help memorialize Julie so others can share in her sincere warm personality. We also read from the site, ‘I feel that their love for Julie has a presence in their music, as it is in their ten year struggle for justice.We also recommend that you visit Patrick’s Website: http://www.grifmusic.com where you can read that ‘The real trouble with reality is that there’s no background music.’ Thanks Patrick and all family members for sending us you wonderful music and we will certainly be playing
another track in the weeks to come.

This week’s Moments and Whatnot’s is from Mike Cooper.
He suggested that we play a track by Peter White as it reminds him of the time when he went to Spanish guided tour. He was grateful to reach a beach resort after 2 hours of watching the on-board Flamingo videos. Anyway, when he stayed at
a beach resort for a couple of days he remembered that he had this song playing on his ipod making him feel good in the Sun.

This week’s Bring in Back Section includes:

Incognito
Patrice Rushen
George Benson and Al Jarreau check George out at:
http://www.georgebenson.com and
http://www.myspace.com/georgebensonmusic
Richard Elliot - Please visit Richard at: http://www.richardelliot.com and http://www.myspace.com/richardelliotjazzman
NB That latter track is from Richard’s CD entitled: ‘’Jumpin’ Off’ and you will
notice that it features the awesome talent of Peter White.

We hope you enjoyed this week’s show and look forward to your company soon.

Much love and Thanks for all your
messages and support.

Regards

Dr Groove and Professor Smooth

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