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The Soul/Jazz/Fusion Mash Music Thread.

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edited March 2014 in Music
Thought I'd start this thread for all those who, like myself,  like music that incorporates elements of soul/ jazz and fusion.I know there's quite a few jazz haters on the forum, so this thread should be the sanctuary for the others who like their grits mashed up.
Looking for the 'cool' musical stuff here. Please post up your favourites and especially share any new finds that you like.

'Share the love' 

Starting with Lianne La Havas singing 'Tease Me' at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, followed by Hiatus Kaiyote performing 'Jekyll'

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  • RocknRollDaveRocknRollDave Frets: 6939
    edited March 2014
    I had to learn Age by Lianne La Havas for a wedding...which was quite daunting as it's well out of my comfort zone, stylistically, but fortunately i was able to find some useful videos on Youtube..
    As it happened, the bride (who was due to sing it) chickened out at the last minute and so I didn't play it live, but I really enjoyed the song.



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  • FusionistaFusionista Frets: 184
    edited March 2014
    What a great idea for a thread.  I simply love Lianne la Havas.

    Just got myself a new female singer so my band's going a bit souly.  At our last gig 'California Soul' brought the house down. 

    Sadly, they won't let me do any fusion - even if I was any good at it - so I have to content myself with some fairly off-the-wall solos.
    This sort of thing (Eef is a lot better than me of course)
    "Nobody needs more than 20 strats." Mike Landau
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  • equalsqlequalsql Frets: 6375
    I've not heard of  Eef Albers before.. he's so 'off the wall' he's positively on the ceiling!  >:D<
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  • FusionistaFusionista Frets: 184
    S'funny that just sounds good and interesting to me.  No wonder my lot shake their heads when I go off on one.
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  • equalsqlequalsql Frets: 6375
    edited March 2014
    Fusionista said:
    S'funny that just sounds good and interesting to me.  No wonder my lot shake their heads when I go off on one.
      Nothing wrong with playing outside the the box @Fusionista ;)
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    I was always impressed by this performance from Jill Scott and her band on Jools.
    When the music speeds up halfway through the band is seriously kicking!



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  • FusionistaFusionista Frets: 184
    edited March 2014
    One can be too far out - always had trouble with the Mahavishnu Orchestra.

    Ref Jekyll and that Fender Rhodes sound - think it was a combination of Yes, Jeff Beck and Donny Hathaway that set me off on the fusion trail back in the 70's
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  • equalsqlequalsql Frets: 6375
    Lovin' that. I'm a sucker for a Fender Rhodes. My wife used to play one in the soul/jazz band I was in back in the 80s. It was the full 88 key sucker with the built in amp. Weighed a ton and I used to shove the keyboard on the back seat and the amp on the roof-rack of my old Dolomite.. but it was worth it  :D
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    Let's dish up some munching  fusion with Jimmy Herring, Wayne Krantz and Michael Landau...   :-O



      
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  • FusionistaFusionista Frets: 184
    Three of the best, doing the Meters. Wish any of them would come over here.
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  • equalsqlequalsql Frets: 6375
    Fusionista said:
    Three of the best, doing the Meters. Wish any of them would come over here.
    To see all three of them on the same stage is really quite something. 
    :D
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  • FusionistaFusionista Frets: 184
    Sometimes it's a bit too much.  I'd be happy with one at a time.  

    Mike Stern and John Scofield come over, and Wayne Krantz has done Europe from time to time I believe.  Mr Landau is Irish so you'd think he might do Ireland at least. Or have I missed them at some point ?
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  • GuyBodenGuyBoden Frets: 806
    edited March 2014
    A Go Go, Medeski, Martin & Wood, plus Scofield.


    "Music makes the rules, music is not made from the rules."
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  • BellycasterBellycaster Frets: 5916
    These are not new, but I think both acts never achieved the lasting success they truly deserved.



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    Beautiful soulful music!
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  • FusionistaFusionista Frets: 184
    edited March 2014
    S'funny, when I went to Uni (1971) I was an 'underground music' man, only interested in Blues and Rock. I ended up as Chairman of the 'Blues & Progressive' Music Society, and in so doing became very friendly with the Chairman of 'Soul Soc' - still a mate of mine today.   He never tired of playing me his music, and although bluesrock is still my base he definitely opened my mind to other styles. 

    In the acid jazz style, I am a big fan of Chris Standring - he has a lot of fun with his music as this clip (and the title) shows :)
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  • equalsqlequalsql Frets: 6375
    edited March 2014
    Yep he definitely had a lot of fun making that one  >:D< 
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    Now for some Jimmy Herring..

    His tone and style are just awesome. Check out the solo at 2:14. 


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  • FusionistaFusionista Frets: 184
    Yes, you want some rig shots.

    He looks like @frankus ' Dad ;)
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  • frankusfrankus Frets: 4719
    He looks like Richard Capener's Dad :D

    A sig-nat-eur? What am I meant to use this for ffs?! Is this thing recording?
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  • matt1973matt1973 Frets: 387
    edited April 2014
    I am becoming a serious soul nerd these days and my favourite indulgence atm are Snarky Puppy. If you've not heard them, take a listen:


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