Herbie Hancock - Palm Grease

Sunday Jazz Continues on a hot Sunday afternoon in Atlanta; we're "Chilling In The Lab"; we're  on some laid back type of stuff..

Broadcasting live from our remote outpost out here off of I-20 in Atlanta; away from all the chaos / confusion; Roger and Zapp mentioned it's "So Ruff / So Tuff"...

...out here baby!! even the old dude Mr. Cole told us about the Rat Race / Dog Eat Dog World; contradicting the Louis Armstrong track called What A Wonderful World…

…played earlier by Debb Moore on WCLK when she signed off; I’m reading the room / reading the signs, from Atlanta to Ukraine these folk are going off (tripping out / flipping out) in this world!

Worldwide? the drama unfurled, I needed a soundtrack to go with this peaceful vibe I'm on!

We’re checking out Herbie Hancock, with some help from The Headhunters playing Palm Grease...perfect!!! check the players and the track! once again it’s on!

• Drums – Mike Clark 
• Electric Bass – Paul Jackson 
• Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Clavinet [Hohner D-6], Synthesizer [Arp Odyssey, Arp Soloist, Arp 2600, Arp String] – Herbie Hancock
• Percussion – Bill Summers
• Producer – David Rubinson, Herbie Hancock
• Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Alto Flute, Saxello – Bennie Maupin

Harvey Mason - Hop Scotch

Sunday Jazz Continues on a Sunday evening, a perfect time for this jazz vibe. 

Check out these menus as we rock these venues, doing this for the tribe!

Oh yes! excuse us as we’re still on that jazz/funk vibe...checking out Harvey Mason with a track called Hop Scotch! something funky!

Mr. Mason, a great jazz session player throughout the years, also known as the drummer from The Headhunters, Herbie Hancock's band; known for being funky!

...this cut has the same players...Paul Jackson on bass, Bennie Maupin on the saxophone...Herbie Hancock on keyboards...and of course Mr. Mason slapping the drums...

Check it out y’all, as we come through on this Sunday evening! once again it’s on!

Eddie Henderson - Movin' On

Digital Crate Digging Continues, check us out it's going down per this Saturday Night Fever edition!

The saga / struggle continues aka life goes on as the toil and strife goes on, even as we enter Scorpio Season!

O-Zone mentioned the Adversity Anniversary earlier, meanwhile Hoodie Season was mentioned by Styles P..

…back in the day; check us out, we’re coming through not back in the way, official is how the style will be..

Beneficial is how the style will be as we come through listening to some jazz funk from Eddie Henderson with a track called  Movin' On!! 

That’s what we’re doing! check out the players and the track, as we come through showing / proving!

• Bass – Paul Jackson
• Congas – Mtume
• Drums – Howard "Locksmith" King
• Electric Piano, Clavinet – George Cables 
• Percussion – Skip Drinkwater
• Trombone – Julian Priester
• Trumpet – Eddie Henderson 

Eddie Henderson | Inside You

Sunday Jazz Continues, check us out as we put it down as Sunday afternoon transitions into Sunday evening!

Some will spaz but I’m chilling out trying to get my mind right! that’s what’s up / that’s what’s happening!

Usually strapped in the mothership, blasting off from this runway out on I-20 in Atlanta; it’s my gateway to the universe!

Trapped out there in Babylon? a brotha gets breakbeat scientific, soon pulling up on a breakthrough after I pray and curse!

But enough of the verse, for funky sounds my people thirst; we’re listening to this classic track from Eddie Henderson called Inside You!

Check out the players and this jazz funk track as we holla back letting y’all know what it do!

• Bass – Paul Jackson 
• Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Hadley Caliman
• Congas, Piano, Other [Docadebelo], Percussion – Mtume*
• Drums –  Mike Clarke*, 
• Electric Piano, Clavinet, Synthesizer – Patrice Rushen
• Producer – Skip Drinkwater
• Trombone [Alto, Tenor, Bass] – Julian Priester
• Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Eddie Henderson

Eddie Henderson - Prance On

Digital Crate Digging Continues on this Throwback Thursday; this is the kind of business we'll handle..

 Its also a Thankful Thursday; its great to be here even considering the ongoing circumstances, sometimes more than we can handle! 

 Your dude is trying to get a handle on this thing check the mood swing, we're Afternoon Jazzing! 

 The attitude is positive even in the midst of technical difficulties and technicalities; we're still doing the damn thing!

 Check the sound we bring, listening to this disco jazz from Eddie Henderson with a track called Prance On.

It’s  written by Mtume, Herbie Hancock, Bill Summers and Paul Jackson along with Hubert Laws made a contribution; its on!!

 

The Headhunters - Funk Hunter

Digital Crate Digging Continues on a Music Monday; the format can be old or new school..

..in fact some will call it New Music Monday; do your thing kid, Let The Music Play";  but per the next level business conducted I'm not trying to play with an old or new fool..

..they're trying to use an old or new rule to control somebody per thought and fashion police instructions; per the O-Dog Day Party? O-Dizzle will try to find something that'll move your body!!

But also in a jazz mood, that's good food on this menu!! eat it up!! eat it up! it's good for your body!!

Listening to this good jazz funk from the The Headhunters called the Funk Hunter; damn!! they must be talking about me!!

Digging deep in the crates rocking a hardhat with a lantern on top plus a  lime green safety vest!! check out the players and the track, you heard me?

• Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Bennie Maupin
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• Bass – Paul Jackson 
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• Drums – Michael Clark
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• Executive Producer – David Passick, Herbie Hancock
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• Guitar – JK
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• Keyboards – Herbie Hancock 
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• Percussion – Bill Summers
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• Programmed By [Keyboards] – Darrell Smith 
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• Keyboards – Patrice Rushen

The Headhunters - Here and Now

Random Thoughts From A Brotha: The Headhunters -Here and Now: Sunday Jazz Continues!! check us out, we're digging deep for this sound so digital crate digging will also be a prime factor.. Prepari...

Herbie Hancock - "Sly"

Digital Crate Digging Continues on a Throwback Thursday; that's the vibe exhibited..

The saga / struggle continues!! we go back to the future still in pursuit of freedom; by law?  in some jurisdictions it's prohibited..

This brotha? a pro with it, per these breakbeat scientific studies but reality will make sure I stay humble..

This brotha? going on with it!! reality bruises / bloodies but we fight back with this good word and beats that rumble..

Trying to catch up on my pimping; limping then I stumble; we're listening to this classic Herbie Hancock called  "Sly"

Check out the players and the track, get into this as we use the good word and the sound to rebuke the ongoing charades perpetrated by those that lie!!

• Congas, Shekere, Percussion [Balafon], Agogô, Cabasa, Percussion [Hindewho], Tambourine, Drums [Log], Surdo, Percussion [Gankoqui], Percussion [Beer Bottle] – Bill Summers
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• Drums [Yamaha] – Harvey Mason
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• Electric Bass, Marimbula – Paul Jackson 
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• Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Clavinet [Hohner D6], Synthesizer [Arp Odyssey], Synthesizer [Arp Soloist], Pipe – Herbie Hancock
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• Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Saxello, Bass Clarinet, Flute [Alto] – Bennie Maupin

Al Jarreau – I Must Have Been A Fool

Digital Crate Digging Continues per the Humpday Extravaganza!! We’re listening to this funky track from the late great Al Jarreau called I Must Have Been A Fool!  The late great George Duke is on the keyboards!! Check out the other players and the track..

Arranged By [Vocals] – Bill Champlin
Backing Vocals – Bobby Kimball, Josie James, Lynn Davis, Phil Perry
Bass – “Ready” Freddie Washington
Drums – John “JR” Robinson
Guitar [Lead] – Michael Landau
Guitar [Rythm] – Paul Jackson Jr.
Keyboards [Synclavier] – George Duke
Lead Vocals – Al Jarreau
Synthesizer [Emu 2] – Bill Champlin
Synthesizer [Tx816, D550, Emu 3, Moog Bass Drum Program] – Dennis Matkosky
Written-By – Bill Champlin, Dennis Matkosky
 
Al Jarreau – I Must Have Been A Fool | Whats Really Going On?

Tony Williams - Hip Skip

Random Thoughts From A Brotha: Tony Williams - Hip Skip: Digital Crate Digging Continues per the Humpday Extravaganza!!  We're listening to some jazz funk from drummer  Tony Williams with a t...

East Bay Rhythm -- Mud Rat

Random Thoughts From A Brotha: East Bay Rhythm -- Mud Rat: Sunday Jazz Continues, but digital crate digging will be a major factor.. Always looking for the obscure, making sure the funk is pure!! i...

Herbie Hancock - Come Running To Me

 Digital Crate Digging Continues? oh yes!! this is the Flashback Friday Edition!!

What it do? some are digging the sounds, the saga / struggle continues, the Lord we'll petition..

Removing the glass ceiling and the partition, now we're set free like the Eddie Harris / Les McCann track I posted..

Showing class; humble!!  chilling out on a Flashback Friday, others shared with us proclamations, saying they're the man!! they bragged / boasted...

Chilling out, I coasted through this morning listening to this classic Herbie Hancock called Come Running To Me...

Check out the players and this smooth track; oh yes!! getting our minds right!! a peaceful feeling is coming over me...

Bass – Paul Jackson    
Congas – Raul Rekow 
Drums – James Levi
Percussion – Bill Summers 
Tabla – Baba Duru 
Vocals, Backing Vocals, keyboards– Herbie Hancock
 
Random Thoughts From A Brotha: Herbie Hancock - Come Running To Me

Eddie Henderson – The Funk Surgeon

Sunday Jazz Continues!! Things got hectic!!  Eddie Henderson brought  The Funk Surgeon!! Check out the crew rolling with him and the track. Let’s Go!!

• Bass – Paul Jackson
• Electric Piano, Clavinet – Charles Mimms
• Synthesizer [Mini-moog], Composed By, Arranged By – Patrice Rushen
• Guitar – Al McKay
• Congas – Mtume
• Drums – Howard “Locksmith” King
• Percussion – Skip Drinkwater
• Saxophone – Mani Boyd
• Trombone – Julian Priester
• Trumpet – Eddie Henderson

 
Eddie Henderson – The Funk Surgeon | Whats Really Going On?

Herbie Hancock – Chameleon

Digital Crate Digging Continues per #JazzAppreciationMonth. This is the song that was a *game changer* as far as the genre of jazz was concerned: Electro/ disco jazz / jazz funk / fusion from Herbie Hancock with Chameleon. Check out the players and the track! 

Bass – Paul Jackson  /  Drums – Harvey Mason / Percussions-  Bill Summers / Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet [Bass] – Bennie Maupin  / Keyboards-Herbie Hancock

 
Herbie Hancock – Chameleon | Whats Really Going On?

Paul Jackson - Tiptoe Thru The Ghetto

Sunday Jazz Continues. I'm playing it like  Paul Jackson as I Tiptoe Thru The Ghetto. Jokers don't even know I'm here!! Anyway!! check out the players and the track.. 

• Bass [Electric] – Paul Jackson 
• Drums – Alphonse Mouzon
• Electric Piano – Webster Lewis 
• Guitar [Electric] – Ray Obiedo
• Saxophone [Tenor] – Bennie Maupin
• Synthesizer [Arp String] – Webster Lewis 
• Synthesizer [Yamaha Cs-80] – Webster Lewis 
• Vocals – Paul Jackson