Re: Faster AJ Releases?

Ian Menzies (ian_menzies@mindlink.bc.ca)
Thu, 11 Jan 1996 11:53:18 -0800


>To: acid-jazz@ucsd.edu
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>Can anybody recommend any faster acid-jazz released on vinyl? I'm looking
>for stuff around 130 bpm with a good funky beat. Bonus points for Latin
>drums, and Double Bonus for anything that runs around 160 bpm. I already
>have Hustlers of Culture, some of the Fat Jazzy Grooves and other DJ
>Smash releases on New Breed, but I have been craving more in a similar style.
>Thanks in advance,
>Marc
>
A bit of self promo here!

Toronto Band One Step Beyond have a wicked up tempo (about 135bpm) track on
the Fresh Jazz Vibes release from Mo' Funk Records called Sure Shot. Sadly
it's only out on CD and only available in Canada (a situation we hope to
rectify soon). But there is a limited edition vinyl, promo only 12"! If you
want a copy let me know and I'll try and get one out to you (I'm not sure
how many are left as the band has been sending them out themselves, but if
there not all gone they'll send it to you).

I think someone already mentioned the Feelin' Good release from Ubiquity.
Track 2 (Overton Berry Ensemble/Superstar) is an up tempo version of the
Andrew Lloyd Weber tune!!? that's got to be going at least 130 bpm (although
I haven't clocked it.

Later
Ian M
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