Anyone Here Into Jazz?

[hatfield110]

Guys, ano po masasabi n'yo sa Casiopea?

[KnightofLetran]

have you heard the soundtrack of "the nutty professor" (jerry lewis)?

may ok na mga jazz tracks dun.

[Dina_DJ]

Hi there,

I don't know if this was mentioned already in the previous pages, but are any of you into Esperanza Spalding? She's awesome.

Check out her recent Letterman perfomance here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7jZCjNz_kQ

Paul Shaffer says she's "the coolest (musical) guest they ever had on the show". Her album gets pretty deep but the track she sang on Dave's show is sublime.

[HelloKittySass]

thanks to everyone who posted on this thread. i also like listening to jazz music and city lite 88.3 was also my favorite. i was able to add to my ipod collection because of this thread. tnx, tnx, tnx!

[tebs]

may mga kilala ba kayong jazz bands that are good enough for a wedding ensemble?

brass munkeys sana, pero ang mahal ng TF nila e. hehe pero ganung type of jazz ang gusto namin. TIA!

[deakin]

may mga kilala ba kayong jazz bands that are good enough for a wedding ensemble?

brass munkeys sana, pero ang mahal ng TF nila e. hehe pero ganung type of jazz ang gusto namin. TIA!

sir, meron po ako kilala. kelan po wedding? kayo po ba ikakasal?

[Bamboo-lok]

^^yep, saw her on letterman and she was amazing... she plays the bass... an upright bass(?)... the big ones, and she plays it well... while singing!!!

[mellowscream]

ano bang mga hits ngayon sa jazz? =)

[JeremyA]

Heard about Spyro Gyra having a gig in the jazz festival this March at Rockwell.

Anyone who'd have more details about the festival?

[vonjunzt]

It's the 4th Philippine International Jazz and Arts Festival, running from March 1 to 3. Jay Beckenstein and Co. will be performing on the 1st, 9:15 to 10:45 pm, at the Rockwell Tent. Other big names attending the festival are Dianne Reeves and Mike Stern.

For more info: http://www.pijazzfest.com/

You can reserve your tickets at TicketNet.

[Sadik]

kelan kaya babalik ang Incognito dito?

[vonjunzt]

A review of the new Spyro Gyra album, Down the Wire:



Review by Alex Henderson (All Music Guide)

Creatively, Spyro Gyra have certainly had their ups and downs over the years. Leader/saxophonist Jay Beckenstein and his colleagues have recorded some real gems along the way, but they have also recorded their share of boring, forgettable "elevator muzak." Thankfully, there isn't an iota of "elevator muzak" to be found on Down the Wire, which is among the studio albums that captures the sort of energy and vitality Spyro Gyra are known for projecting on-stage. There are no misguided attempts to emulate Kenny G, Richard Elliot, or Najee on this 2009 release; Down the Wire is a legitimate fusion album — accessible and melodic, but risk-taking, edgy, and faithful to jazz' improvisatory spirit. Beckenstein offers plenty of inspired solos, and Spyro Gyra (whose 2009 lineup also includes keyboardist Tom Schuman, guitarist Julio Fernandez, bassist Scott Ambush, and drummer/percussionist Bonny B.) aren't afraid to let loose on memorable selections like the Afro-Cuban-flavored "La Zona Rosa," the mysterious "Unspoken," and the vibrant "Ice Mountain." Down the Wire detours into straight-ahead post-bop territory on "The Tippin' Point," but most of the material combines jazz with elements of rock, funk, and soul — which, of course, is what fusion is all about. Spyro Gyra's roots are Weather Report, Return to Forever, electric Miles Davis, and Herbie Hancock's Headhunters — in other words, the adventurous, gutsy fusion of the '70's — and their early albums reflected that. But sadly, Spyro Gyra's willingness to pander to commercial smooth jazz/NAC radio in the '90's resulted in an abundance of embarrassing fluff. However, there is no fluff on this 65-minute CD, which finds the Spyro Gyra of 2009 acting a lot like the freewheeling Spyro Gyra of the '70s and early '80s. Down the Wire is an engaging disc that Beckenstein should be proud to have in Spyro Gyra's catalog.

RATING: 4/5


Tracklisting:

1 Down the Wire Ambush 5:57
2 Unspoken Fernandez 5:51
3 Not for Nothin' Schuman 5:02
4 Island Pond Beckenstein 6:00
5 The Tippin' Point Beckenstein, Schuman 5:24
6 Ice Mountain Bonaparte 6:58
7 A Flower for Annie Jeanette Ambush 7:05
8 La Zona Rosa Beckenstein 6:22
9 What It Is Fernandez 6:23
10 A Distant Memory Beckenstein, Schuman 4:42
11 Make It Mine Bonaparte 5:30

Promo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl3NuiryV-A

[Buyers_Code]

Brazilian jazz artist Eumir Deodato will be at SMX Convention Center on July 31 and August 1 at the Grand Ballroom of Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati. Call 891-9999 for more details.

[vainstorm]

hello!Papromote lang po


KYLA's new Compilation Album


Kyla: Essence of Soul Tracklist

CD 1:

1. Hanggang Ngayon
2. Because of You
3. Back In Time
4. Old Friend
5. It's Over Now
6. 'Til They Take My Heart Away
7. You Make Me Feel
8. One Day in Your Life
9. Nasaan Ka Na
10. If I Were You
11. Someone To Love
12. I'll Be Over You
13. Bring It On
14. If The Feeling Is Gone

CD 2:

1. Heart To Heart
2. Love Will Lead You Back
3. Not Your Ordinary Girl
4. Beatiful Days
5. Say That You Love Me
6. Human Nature
7. I Feel For You
8. One More Try
9. Make Me Whole
10. I Will Be There
11. Somewhere Over The Rainbow
12. Ngayong Wala Ka Na
13. I Don't Want You To Go
14. Hanggang Wakas (Duet with Hazami)

OUT NOW!!

thank you!

[BigoteAtBalbas]

Esperanza Spalding FTW!

ang bangis maglaro ng base nyan

[paenggoy]

International Jazz Day

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/...onal-jazz-day/

[Jonny]

Check this out...

Bruno Mars doing a jazz cover of Just the Way You Are.

[-gelay-]

Check this out...

Bruno Mars doing a jazz cover of Just the Way You Are.

[video=youtube;3_U3fWXIBIg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_U3fWXIBIg

awesome! is there any HQ recording of this song in mp3 format?

[Jonny]

awesome! is there any HQ recording of this song in mp3 format?

I wish! I think everyone who has seen the video agree that Bruno needs to record this in the studio or something!

[-gelay-]

I wish! I think everyone who has seen the video agree that Bruno needs to record this in the studio or something!

loved the fabulous bass playing too.