INTRODUCING
PHILOPHON RECORDS (VARIOUS ARTISTS)
Philophon
is the newly founded record label by Max Weissenfeldt, drummer and co-founder
of the Poets of Rhythm, a.k.a the "godfathers of deep funk" (Wax
Poetics) or, a little bit more dramatic, as the "unsung heros of the
funk-soul revival" (Fred Thomas of the JB's). In cooperation with his
brother Jan, he further formed the more globalized outfit the Whitefield
Brothers. Under the direction of the multigrammylicious Dan Auerbach, master
mind of the Black Keys, he also had the chance to participate in the making of
the Grammy-winning Dr. John record 'Locked Down'. With his friend, Stibbo
Spitzmüller, Max recently established the Stibbtone Studios at the riverside of
Berlins Spree - home of Philophon and as well home to some of the most
brilliant musicians in town. Now, with its first three 7-inches by Ghanaian
vocalists; Guy One, Alogte Oho Jonas and Jimmy Taylor (AKA Roy X), son of
Highlife legend Ebo Taylor, Philophon has started its journey and joins its
friends and colleagues - like; Now Again, Truth & Soul, Daptone, Timmion,
Jazzman, Soundway, Awesome Tapes From Africa, Kindred Spirits, Honest Jon's...
in keeping soulful music alive.
REGGIE CODRINGTON - ALWAYS IN MOTION
Versatile
smooth jazz saxophonist Reggie Codrington hits a milestone with his 10th CD,
"Always in Motion", which follows 2012's critically acclaimed
"Vicarious Experience". He's joined by pianist Jeff Lorber and the
late Ricky Lawson, whose deft and skillful drumming is always a welcome
addition to the bottom end. Smooth jazz guitarist Nils, a regular presence on
radio, produced and wrote much of the vibrant material. Codrington, who
commands the soprano sax with verve, drawing comparisons with such icons as
Grover Washington Jr. and Kenny G, kicks if off with "Party Time", a
smooth groove with guitar wah-wahs and layered brass bursts - a perfect song
for a sunny drive along the Pacific Coast Highway. In fact, "Always in
Motion" features a number of songs the North Carolina native dedicated to
the West Coast. ~ CD Universe
DANNY BRYANT - TEMPERATURE RISING
(2014/Jazzhaus)
9 tracks. The British blues-rock guitarist Danny Bryant embodies the
traditional straight for the UK workers attribute the industrious Malochers.
Despite extensive live presence to each new album new material regularly get
served fans of earthy and sweaty blues rock. Not even one and a half years
after the release of its predecessor, Hurricane his new album Temperature
Rising appears. Danny Bryant so as to label the chord producing assembly line
Blue workers according to the book, however, would it be not at all fair,
because at least since the 2007 Output Just As I Am, the man of stature of
master in terms of fulminant and soulful attack strings in the pocket.
Accordingly, each new Silberling exposes other facets of the sympathetic
fingerboard sorcerer. Temperature Rising is the logical continuation of the already
mentioned work 2013er Hurricane, but was a little turned in detail at the
screws. This will mainly affect the guitar sound that has significantly gained
in intensity and this time the predicate deserves extra kräftigdeftig. "I
wanted to place more emphasis on the live character in the recordings,"
Danny explains this development. "Many Solos therefore arose at the first
and second attempt. This has helped to transfer the energy of our live shows to
the studio atmosphere. " Medium 1 Best Of Me Take Me Higher Nothing At All
Together Trough Life Razor Sharp Temperature Rising Time Mystery Guntown. ~ CD
Universe
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