> I'm looking for information on modern bands who are there playing JAZZ in a
> hip hop or funk style? When I say bands I mean musicians playing
> instruments and exploring the boundaries of a unique "jazz" vibe.
> Alot of the bands I've been checking out are either 70's jazz/funk retro;
> sequencer,sampler,drum loop based; or actually from the 60's and 70's (i.e.
> re-issues) .
On that tip, does anyone have the new Joshua Redman album, "Freedom in the
Groove"? Does it live up to its title? The dude is young, and he's *all
over* Me'Shell's "Peace Beyond Passion" album (phat ass sax to the max) -
can anyone who's heard it post a review?
Elson
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