Far Out Brazil!
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
I was ultra excited to see this in my mailbox the other day. Far Out Recordings have awesome compilations and this is probably my favorite from them. It's called Far Out Brazil and you can pick it up here. It's full of rich traditional sound fused with some triphop, lounge and samba funkadelia. This beautiful comp features dopestry from people like Sabrina Malheiros, Azymuth, the Ipanemas, Jazzanova, and Nicola Conte. Can't go wrong with Nicola. Check out more from Far Out! Luckily you don't need to hook that shipping up cause they haev digital downloads as well. Jawesome.
Nina Miranda & Chris Franck Present Zeep - Have You Ever
Sabrina Malheiros - Cade Voce [Max Cole & Beatnik Remix]
Labels: bossa nova, jazz
Break N' Bossa Ch. 8!
Thursday, May 01, 2008
In Continuation and oberservance of the 50th year of Bossa Nova, I had to bring up the 8th chapter of the Break N' Bossa VA compilation/mixes. If you're into the beautiful acoustic sounds of old 60-70s Bossa but also love grooves & beats, Break N' Bossa is too perfect. It's got that lounge, Jazz, and touch of chill on it. Schema, the Milan, Italy label outfits have done it again with this amazing progression since the 1st chapter. I realize also the sound has gotten much more popular throughout the years as people hop scotch from main stream and delve out. The maturing sounds of the different artists involved also add sophisticated layers onto these tracks....yes it's one of those dope albums. I'll write no more. Just check it out already!
Alessandro Olivero - Walk On That Thing
Luis Ferri - Jurubeba
Tracklist:
CD1
01. Mario Biondi - "no Mercy for Me" (reworked by Alessandro Magnanini) (3:37)
02. Dalindeo - "Non Stop Flight" (3:48)
03. Toco - "Guarapiranga" (5:10)
04. The Invisible Session - "I'll be your Wings" (The m d mix by Mitchell and Dewbury) (6:50)
05. Nick Bernard - Aromi (5:32)
06. Jujuorchestra - "Kind of Latin Rhythm" (7:20)
07. Alessandro Olivero - "Walk on that Thing" (5:11)
08. Gerardo Frisina - "Carolina Carol Bela" (feat Anna Clementi) (5:31)
09. The Dining Rooms - "Ocean" (Diggin in the Latin Mix) (6:50)
10. Beat Out Shrine - "Pinkie" (08 version) (4:59)
11. Luis Ferri - "Jurubeba" (5:28)
12. Stockolm Cyclo - "Vsop" (Beatfanatic edit) (4:40)
13. Fragmentorchestra - "Carioca" (Nicola Conte remix) (5:08)
CD2 (Mixed Live by Luciano Cantone) (58:49)
14. Toco - "Que Nega E' Essa" 06:37
15. S-tone Inc. - "Beira Do Mar" 05:43
16. Mario Biondi - "A Child Runs Free" 04:17
17. Rosalia De Souza - "Que Bandera" (Gerardo Frisina remix) 02:20
18. Gerardo Frisina - "Inviolatin" 04:21
19. S-tone Inc - "Hanging On The Moon" (Gerardo Frisina remix) 04:43
20. Paolo Fedreghini & Marco Bianchi - "Stay (In Mood)" 03:59
21. Rosalia De Souza - "Onde Anda O Meu Amor" (Fedreghini & Bianchi remix) 05:35
22. Gerardo Frisina - "Gosto Do Que E Bom" 03:05
23. The Invisible Session - "Till The End" (Inverse Cinematic remix) 05:04
24. Soulstance - "Special One" 04:20
25. The Dining Rooms - "Phunky" 04:14
26. The Dining Rooms - "Thin Ice" (Fedreghini & Bianchi remix) 06:15
27. Rosalia De Souza - "Rio De Janeiro" (Beatfanatic & Bossatech remix) 04:48
Labels: bossa nova, groove, soul
Case Of The Mondays With Nicola Conte!
Monday, March 31, 2008
The Italian captain of all things cool has recently selected his favorites for Viagem, a super dope compilation of '60s-'70s Brazilian Bosa Nova and samba jazz music from Far Out Recordings. This is the first in a series of DJ compilations to help celebrate and promote 50 years of Bossa Nova! That's right, 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of the beautiful Bossa Nova sound. Renowned producer Nicola Conte has shown us once again that thoroughly reflecting on the orginal sound is very important and necessary. These renditions, done by some of the most amazing artists, are nothing short of vintage fresh. It's over 40 minutes of seminal traditional Brazilian World, vibrant Samba Jazz, Grooves, Afro-Samba, and energetic to soft instrumentals.With Conte's innovative and experimental jazztronic development expertise, you can bet that this 15-track release is right on point. Check out Nicola's other releases via Blue Note. We have a couple songs for you and some remixes from Nicola. Buy Viagem here!
Tenorio Jr - Samadhi
Claudia & Brazilian Octopus - Gusto Deser Tomo Sou
Nicola Conte - Kind of Sunshine
Mo'Horizons - Foto Viva (Conte Mix)
Koop - Tonight (Conte Nu-jazz Mix)
Happy Monday!
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Labels: bossa nova, jazz, samba
Luciano Sauza's New Bossa Nova
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
I haven't written much about Jazz for a while, but the truth is that the Jazz world is thriving and it's really good to see that. I see a broader appreciation for Jazz even though many of the greats have passed on. There isn't a day that passes by where I don't find myself wanting to look for other jazz lovers and see their reactions when they describe how a certain song makes them feel. I love it. I was sitting with a nice older lady at a Border's talking about her favorite 50s Ella Fitzgerald LPs and her sharing almost alleviated my alienation, conversely it was ironic because she was a lot older. Good stuff, I will go more often. A part of Jazz that I love is the Bossa Nova, literally "New Trend" which I won't even begin to go into the maticulous details of it's origins or it's 60s wave of immense popularity growth here in the U.S. Recently I was working on a television show and one of our audience guests was Brazillian there with his mother. I would name a popular Bossa favorite and she would sing it. It was a 20 minute dream come true. One of the reasons why I love it so much is because it tells not only stories of love, but of culture simply because it's birth is synonymous with the culture in which is "derived" from. I could go one for days.
There are so many awesome new artists and bands out there but I recently re-discovered the solace vocals of Luciana Souza after digging around in search for something good. She is no lightweight. She's been nominated 3 times for a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocalist and continues to do work with renowned Jazz musicians. Her 7th album, "The New Bossa Nova" is her first from The Verve record label and probably one of her most interesting. It's definitely good but this seems to be an unfamiliar approach from Souza. The album has two originals and then several generally more jazz classic songs that are pushed with a Bossa twist. Souza also used a full band with her that takes on the task of re-creating classics and pop songs. It's something old but different. These pop-bossa-remakes of Elliot Smith, Sting, Joni Mitchell and others are awesome for any Bossa Nova lover.
The album came out 3 weeks ago! I just got my copy today. If you like what you hear below, go out and get it. My favorite song on this album is her re-make of "Aguas de Marco" by the late legendary Antonio Carlos Jobim. Again, it's just good stuff.
Alright that's all for me, I'm heading out of the office with this fresh peach green tea. You gotta get some! Oh yea we also got a new mp3 player thanks to the genius of our new friend Dan Kantor. Also check out this wonderful review/article written by our friend Ernest which goes into detail about the Braziliam music documentary film "Moro No Brasil."
Labels: bossa nova, jazz, Music, samba
It is REALLY feelin' like Summer now!
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Oh the weather is nice and hot now. Chillin' at the beach yesterday was very nice. I had some Egyptian food yesterday at a friend's Grad party. His family was there and it was the most Egyptians I've seen outside of Discovery Channel's special on Cairo! We are working on a summer music podcast, or just mix. We've been listenin' to a lot of instrumentals and gettin' back to electronic. Whether you're in summer school, full timin', vacay, or straight bummin' it, here's a really good mix of hiphop, instrumentals, downbeat, bossa, indietronic, and acoustic. Last night she was Live at the El Ray Theater bustin' some remixes and recent albums. She's one of the top Bossa Nova artists and needless to say is runs in the family.
Bebel Gilberto - Sem Contenção
An older instrumental hiphop track off of Tony Simon's sophomore "Downtown Science" of the Ninjatune label.
Blockhead - Cherry Picker
Sweet Indie-tronic from their 05' release "Datarock Datarock"...This Norwegian duo serves it up dancey.
Datarock - Fa-Fa-Fa
June's Spaceland residents playing free on Mondays! Check out this catchy electronic tune.
The Deadly Syndrome - The Ship That Shot it's Self (Robot Mix)
Off his upcoming "Finding Forever" album droppin' July 31st. Kanye produced this track.
Common - The People ft. Dwele
An oldie, but totally awesome, I loved these guys in the 90s
Garbage - Tell Me Where It Hurts
This Tuesday, The Procession and Castledoor will be playing at Spaceland, I am totally digging both of these piano rockin' tracks.
The Procession - Don't Hesitate
Castledoor - The Birds and the Fleas
She's done stuff with Elton, Sheryl Crow, and Rufus W. to name a few. Joan Wasser the violinist and sing-songwrite with her band.
Joan As Police Woman - The death Ride
Rock-hoppin sample infused straight out of the Chicago indieground.
Kinetic Stereokids - Explosions were Heard
Breakbeat downtempo grooves from 06's "Days to Come"
Bonobo - On Your Marks
I think Los Campesinos means "Country folks" in Spanish. I love the girl/guy vocals from this U.K group. Makes everything so much fun. The awesome indiepopness is droppin' by the U.S. for a couple shows in August but none on the Westcoast =( pooey.
Los Campesinos! - Death to Los Campesinos!
I really like this style of singing, reminds me of the "NEW" 70s chillrock.
Map of Africa - Bone
One of my older favorite shoe-gazers! This song goes great to a backdrop of summer.
My Bloody Valentine - We Have All the Time in the World
She reminds me of Tilly & the Wall, whom I dig. She also sings for Cryptacize, they are awesome too.
Nedelle - Ghost Ships
Acoustic Live version of a great song
New Amsterdams - Idaho
Last summer's "This Vital Chapter" from the Aussie indie poppers.
The Panda Band - A Call To Your Arms
More shoegazey dream folk pop, with Goswell's vocals.
Rachel Goswell - Sleepless & Tooting
The couple duet have a new album as of April on the Merge label called " Night of the Furies" which is more dancier, more poppier, and subliminal.
The Rosebuds - Get Up & Get Out
First single from "Room on Fire"..it's the Oberserver single!
The Strokes - 12:51
This guy used to be in hardcore bands...hard to imagine unless you've heard of him. This one is from "Walking Concert", another one of his projects.
Walter Schreifels - What's Your New Thing?
Our new buddies at Stones Throw Records sent us this awesome track from "Yesterday's Universe" which appears to be all Madlib produced with fictional names/aliases. But from all the new hiphop he's producing, it's super awesome to hear stuff like this jazz drumbeat stuff.
Alright there you have it, 22 songs to start your week off right! Read the news! Lots of good stuff there. Eat more vegetables/fruits. Next week's post will include the health tips, remember those? Okay people comment and let me know you're alive, also what state you are from! Have a great week!!
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Labels: bossa nova, Electronic, hiphop, indie, Instrumental, MIX
Well it started getting Cozy, Girl
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Lately I have been listening to a lot of hip hop, soul, remixes, jazz, bossa nova, and funk. I got so much to share so let's start with these songs:Welsh songwriter Jem has an awesome track mixed by Cut Chemist
Jem - They (Cut Chemist Vocal Mix)
Sean told me about these guys a while back, he was helping them with their shows or something. These LA locals mix this jazzy, swingin, bouncy break piece swell.
Free the Robots - Jazzhole
Remember Bosco Mann? Eastcoasters Sharon Jones and the Dap-kings kickin' a dope soul/funk track from their 02' release.
Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings - Got a thing on my Mind
I think I like this version better than the original (ahhhhh!!!) Stereo MCs remix this Lyrics Born Quannum projects song. I love it! x 10 today.
Lyrics Born - I Changed My Mind (Stereo MCs Rattlesnake Remix)
This dude George is combining all kinds of stuff like electronic, ambient, acid house, trip-hop and you know the rest under all sorts of DJ names. This is a sweet new track off of last month's release, "In a Space Outta Sound"
Nightmares on Wax - The Sweetest
Kibler slaps the funk and jazz together with the scratch. Keep your ears open for that organ electronic sound with the Cuban drum. Cuban? yes!? Collab of 9 guys on this rad track.
DJ Logic - Afro Beat
That should help for a weekend drive. More where that came from in the next couple days, check back!
Our little actress peakin' through our faux fence infront of the faux Rosebush garden. SOme of that Lights, camera, Action! stuff. I can't wait to see the finished result. I love 24p by the way, it looks awesome.
It's gonna be on May 13,th at around 4:30pm, free food and free short films! Yesssuh! You can see this film and others at the Talent One Media film fest! Link That cat above is my old kitty, Pepper...awww. Okay have a great weekend!
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