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Los Angeles based producer TOKiMONSTA has re-imagined the vocals of the lovely Astrud Gilberto from the "Corcovado" single taken from Getz/Gilberto (1964), a groundbreaking project that's considered one of the best Jazz albums of all time. "Corcovado" was originally composed by notable Jazz pianist Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Over the weekend we lost three of our loved ones in the music world. We send our condolences and prayers to the families, friends and fans of these artists.
Michael "Mighty Mike" Jones, disc jockey and a 20 year veteran radio personality of Irie-FM in Jamaica. Passed away after a lengthy illness.
KMG of the gangster rap group Above The Law who released two albums that went gold.
Jose' Roberto Bertrami, keyboardist and composer of Brazilian Jazz trio Azymuth.
Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto (March 30, 1940), referred to as the "Queen of Bossa Nova", established herself as a Jazz and pop singer in 1964 with her Grammy Award winning, influential recording of "Girl From Ipanema" with her then husband João Gilberto (the father of Bossa Nova) and Stan Getz. "Girl From Ipanema" (Garota de Ipanema) was composed by late pianist/guitarist and songwriter Antonio Carlos Jobim.
In 1992 she received the Latin Jazz USA Award for Lifetime Achievement for her outstanding contribution to Latin Jazz music, and was inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame in 2002. In 1995, after releasing an album in tribute to Jobim, in front of a sold out crowd, she's credited as being the first Jazz artist to perform at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, which was once a venue known to only feature Blues and Rock artists exclusively.
Widely considered a virtuoso for his vocal ability, Dwight Trible (March 29th) encompasses the skills to improvise where many Jazz singers don't. Gaining years of experience with the likes of Oscar Brown Jr., Kenny Burrell, Patrice Rushen, DJ Rogers, and a host of other notables in music, Trible also spearheads his own Dwight Trible Ensemble, as well as the vocalist with the Pharaoh Sanders Quartet and is also the vocal director for the Horace Tapscott Pan Afrikan Peoples’ Arkestra.
In 2004, Dwight won notable awards, such as L.A. Weekly: Artist of the Year, 2004, All About Jazz LA: Top Ten Album of the Year 2004 and BBC Radio One: Living Water nominated Worldwide Album of The Year 2004.
Nothing like some good old fashioned Jazz music to help lift your spirits. What's better is to hear tunes that will make you want to hit the dancefloor and boogie. KOJATO & The Afro Latin Cougaritas make that type of Jazz, that's fun and soul soothing. I'm really fond of the title track, "All About Jazz" that kicks this album off. Then they move on with a tribute to the late Fela Kuti with "Everywhere You Go Now, Kuti" that features some heavy Afro-Beat influence. Overall, this is a great album to have part of your collection because of their blend of Jazz music with African rhythms. All About Jazz would also make a great soundtrack for a road trip or to grab a partner to cut a rug with. A vinyl and CD release is scheduled for worldwide purchase, although you can get it as a digital download now by way of their Bandcamp page. The digital download also comes with bonus material, so don't be afraid to help yourself.
I know it's been awhile since I've posted a FREE mix. So here's your chance to take advantage of this jazzy groove. Leave comments to let me know what you think. Enjoy!
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Abstract Jazz Lounge: Mixed by DJ Kool Emdee
01. Intro 02. Bobbi Humphrey - Harlem River Drive 03. Donald Byrd - Think Twice 04. J-Dilla - Oblighetto (Remix) 05. Kyoto Jazz Massive - Spireedom (DJ Mitsu The Beats Remix) 06. Anita O'Day - Tenderly (Mocky Remix) 07. Roy Ayers - Funk In The Hole 08. Oumou Sangare - Seya 09. Busi Mhlongo - Uganga Nge Ngane 10. Patato & Totico - Mas Que Nada 11. Flora Purim - Overture 12. Victor Davies - Morning Sun (Juju Orchestra Remix) 13. Bebel Gilberto - Aganju (The Latin Project Remix) 14. Kira Neris - Un Ete Sans Fin 15. Duke Hugh - Poloroids 16. Elaquent - Cloud 8 17. Caetano Veloso - Michaelangelo Antioni 18. Bonobo ft. Andreya Triana - Eyesdown 19. Robert Glasper - Downtime 20. Jazeboo - Acapulco 21. Cassandra Wilson - You Move Me
