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Drew wrote a new post, I Have Something in my (S)pocket – “Foxin”, on the site Word Is Bond 9 years, 3 months ago
Have I got something for you this week… Hailing from the Windy City is Spocket, an innovative fusion band that delivers nothing but straight dopeness.
There are many things that stand out about this band. […]
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Drew wrote a new post, Jazz Vibes: 808s In France (Raydar Ellis Remix / Interlude) – Terry Slingbaum, on the site Word Is Bond 9 years, 5 months ago
Revive Music Presents: Supreme Sonacy Vol. 1 is one of the premiere jazz releases of the last year. A joint venture by Revive Music and Blue Note Records, this album features sounds spanning various styles and […]
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Drew changed their profile picture 9 years, 7 months ago
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Drew wrote a new post, Jazz Vibes: Whereisalex Gives Us a New Take on Nas’ Classic ‘Life’s a Bitch’, on the site Word Is Bond 9 years, 8 months ago
How does one artist pay respects to another artist? If we take a look into the history of music (especially hip-hop music), we find that musicians frequently tip their hats to their colleagues by sampling. […]
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Drew wrote a new post, Jazz Vibes: James Brandon Lewis Pushes Genre Boundaries with “DAYS OF FREEMAN”, on the site Word Is Bond 9 years, 9 months ago
James Brandon Lewis is part of a new generation of jazz musicians, part of a new species of artist. A child of the late 20th century, Lewis has both contemporary jazz and hip-hop ingrained in his ears, along with […]
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Drew wrote a new post, Jazz Vibes – Fresh Beats to Blazing Solos: Makaya McCraven’s “Finances”, on the site Word Is Bond 9 years, 9 months ago
This cat is not your everyday jazz drummer. Molded in his youth by hip hop and funk, Makaya McCraven is known for seamlessly traveling between genres in his playing and writing. A producer as well as a drummer, […]
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Drew wrote a new post, Kendrick’s Wonderland – ‘For Free?’ Video Premiere, on the site Word Is Bond 9 years, 9 months ago
The music video for ‘For Free?’ (Interlude) was released Friday. The second track off of Kendrick Lamar’s landmark To Pimp a Butterfly is one of the record’s most creative, and the new video continues right […]
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Drew changed their profile picture 9 years, 9 months ago
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Drew wrote a new post, Jazz Vibes – Analyzing Kris Bowers’ Beautiful Piano Rendition of Kendrick’s “Rigamortis”, on the site Word Is Bond 9 years, 9 months ago
Kris Bowers is one of the best young pianists around. Winner of the 2011 Thelonius Monk Competition, Bowers is a true innovator, combining jazz with hip hop, rock, and electronic music. His debut album, Heroes + […]
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Drew changed their profile picture 9 years, 9 months ago
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Drew changed their profile picture 9 years, 9 months ago