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The Brand New Heavies
367,407 listeners
The Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International. The group came up with the Heavies nam… read moreThe Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International. The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single d… read moreThe Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International. The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single declaring the artist "Minister of New Super Heavy Funk&q… read more -
Galliano
113,108 listeners
Galliano is a London-based acid jazz group that was originally active between 1988 and 1997. The group was the first signing to Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson's Acid Jazz record label. The original members were Rob Gallagher (vocals - credited as Roberto Galliano), Constantine Weir (vocals… read more -
Down To The Bone
93,061 listeners
Down to the Bone are a funk / acid jazz / soul band from the UK, founded and produced by Stuart Wade. Their latest release is "The Ma… read moreDown to the Bone are a funk / acid jazz / soul band from the UK, founded and produced by Stuart Wade. Their latest release is "The Main Ingredients" (USA/Canada: 19 Jul 2011, Trippin 'n Rhythm - Japan: P-vine - RotW: 24 J… read moreDown to the Bone are a funk / acid jazz / soul band from the UK, founded and produced by Stuart Wade. Their latest release is "The Main Ingredients" (USA/Canada: 19 Jul 2011, Trippin 'n Rhythm - Japan: P-vine - RotW: 24 June 2011, Dome). Wade states: "it's all about the … read more -
Ronny Jordan
182,526 listeners
Ronny Jordan (born Ronald Laurence Albert Simpson on November 29, 1962 in London, England) is a guitarist at the forefront of the acid jazz… read moreRonny Jordan (born Ronald Laurence Albert Simpson on November 29, 1962 in London, England) is a guitarist at the forefront of the acid jazz movement at the end of the twentieth century. He came to prominence after being featured on Guru's tour de force, Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1, which saw release… read more -
The James Taylor Quartet
155,232 listeners
Emerging from the tragic bankruptcy of Stiff Records, James Taylor, founding member of the infamous group The Prisoners, formed The James T… read moreEmerging from the tragic bankruptcy of Stiff Records, James Taylor, founding member of the infamous group The Prisoners, formed The James Taylor Quartet. JTQ's first single, Blow Up was released on the Re Elect The President (Acid J… read moreEmerging from the tragic bankruptcy of Stiff Records, James Taylor, founding member of the infamous group The Prisoners, formed The James Taylor Quartet. JTQ's first single, Blow Up was released on the Re Elect The President (Acid Jazz) label in 1985. It was a huge success, immediately attra… read more -
Reel People
44,956 listeners
When ambitious young record store manager Oli Lazarus initiated his Reel People project back in 2000 he could only have dreamt of where tho… read moreWhen ambitious young record store manager Oli Lazarus initiated his Reel People project back in 2000 he could only have dreamt of where those first tentative steps would lead him. Having immersed himself in the soulful house sounds of sp… read moreWhen ambitious young record store manager Oli Lazarus initiated his Reel People project back in 2000 he could only have dreamt of where those first tentative steps would lead him. Having immersed himself in the soulful house sounds of specialist record store Flying for the previous three years, O… read more -
Groove Collective
113,950 listeners
New York City's Groove Collective transcends musical categories with one goal in mind: to move listeners' minds and feet. For mor… read moreNew York City's Groove Collective transcends musical categories with one goal in mind: to move listeners' minds and feet. For more than a decade, this legendary group of musicians has improvised and refined the stylistic crossp… read moreNew York City's Groove Collective transcends musical categories with one goal in mind: to move listeners' minds and feet. For more than a decade, this legendary group of musicians has improvised and refined the stylistic crosspollination of funk, jazz, house, Latin, hip hop, rock and ev… read more -
Brooklyn Funk Essentials
164,263 listeners
Brooklyn Funk Essentials is an acid-jazz, funk, and hip hop collective featuring musicians and poets from different cultures. The band was conceived in 1993 by producer Arthur Baker and bassist and musical director Lati Kronlund. Lati Kronlund played the bass, and other members included Hanifah W… read more -
Jazzanova
556,210 listeners
Jazzanova is a crew of DJs/producers from Germany (Berlin, Hamburg & Munich), inc' Alexander Barck, Axel Reinemer, Claas Brieler, … read moreJazzanova is a crew of DJs/producers from Germany (Berlin, Hamburg & Munich), inc' Alexander Barck, Axel Reinemer, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Roskow Kretschmann & Stefan Leisering. They have been producing hits in… read moreJazzanova is a crew of DJs/producers from Germany (Berlin, Hamburg & Munich), inc' Alexander Barck, Axel Reinemer, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Roskow Kretschmann & Stefan Leisering. They have been producing hits in the breakbeat / electronic scene since 1996. Their music f… read more -
George Duke
273,279 listeners
George Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also maj… read moreGeorge Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also majored in the trombone. Early influences: Les McCann and cousin Charles Burrell. First gig was with … read moreGeorge Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also majored in the trombone. Early influences: Les McCann and cousin Charles Burrell. First gig was with the house band at the Half Note club and with vocal band Thi… read more