Gamall Awad (gamall@giantstp.com)
Fri, 29 Jan 1999 14:45:03 -0500
Hi Folks
welcome to the return of the Giant Step newsletter. After a much
deserved silence were pleased to announce our return with a number of
great events
first up
Giant Step presents a surprise return engagement *
* Only NYC appearance * For one night only * the legendary Soul Folk
Jazz singer
T E R R Y C A L L I E R
FEBRUARY 17th 1999
@ S.O.Bıs, 204 Varick St, New York
Tickets $15 available via Ticketmaster and Other Music and Dancetracks
Records Shops.
Last December, Jazz Folk Soul singer / songwriter Terry Callier played
his first gig in
New York since the 1970ıs. It was a stunningly intimate gig that the New
York Times described as ³Bliss....Callier is effortlessly eclectic,
uniting all sorts of music behind uplifting messages. He can sing with a
gentle croon or a scat singerıs lilt or a gospel shouterıs fervor ; he
also uses the African-style ululationıs of Leon Thomas, who sang with the
jazz saxophonist Pharaoh Sanders. His band, although it had his acoustic
guitar at its center harked back to the mantra-jazz of the late 1960ıs,
songs like ³The Creator Has a Master Plan.²
In the wake of a upsurge of media interest in similar like-minded
singers like Andy Bey, and with news that Callier will be receiving an
award from the United Nations and the added bonus that Callier is
recording a new record for the much respected Verve label, one hopes that
Callier will finally get some of the long overdue audience recognition
here in the States. You still may be wondering what does an old Jazz Folk
singer have to do with me well consider this Drum n Bass inventors 4 Hero
cite Callier as a big influence. Nowıs your chance to catch a astounding
legend, in a rare and intimate setting for a show thatıs sure to capture
your heart. Donıt miss it for the second time!
*
Following on from that were also pleased to announce the return of our
special collaboration with Levi's
the MILES A HEAD concert series on
TUESDAY MARCH 9th with
an Exclusive NYC Appearance from
KRUDER and DORFMEISTER
@ S.O.Bıs,204 Varick St, New York
Tickets will be $15 in advance and will go on sale the first week of
February
and be available via Ticketmaster and
Other Music, Dancetracks, Satellite, Rebel Rebel, and Etherea Record
Shops
In their years of collaboration, Kruder + Dorfmeister have been
continuously busy. The majority of their work has been one-off singles
for compilations and numerous remixes for premier international
producers, the likes of which include United Future Organization,
Roni Size, Rockers Hi Fi , Lamb and Depeche Mode. Forays into the R&B
world include remixes for English vocalist Lewis Taylor and even US
gangsta rappers Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. A lot of this work has recently
been compiled onto a double CD compilation ³The K&D Sessions²
on Studio K7. The record is causing quite a stir on college radio and is
currently NO 1 in CMJıs RPM chart. Itıs a follow up to their previously
successful DJ set for studio K7ıs DJ Kicks series.
Kruder and Dorfmeister are creators of a trademark sound, they blend
bass heavy downbeat tracks with epic soundscapes with double time
breaks and deep Viennese feeling. K&D roam in a unique musical
wonderland that draws on classic funk, electric jazz arrangements, deep
soul
attitudes, hip hop, dub, drum & bass, and a multitude of other
influences that draw the attention of musical magpies.
This evening of the duo spinning one of their legendary four hour sets to
have the dancefloor shaking.
*
Then for all you industry types planning your Miami calender
Maxi Records , Giant Step Records, Kimco Entertainment, and Yellow
Productions
Present a
Miami Winter Music Conference Event
SUNDAY MARCH 14th 1999
with DJ's
Gilles Peterson
Norman Jay
Julius Papp
Pete Heller
DJ Yellow
and Bob Sinclar
Poolside @ The Raleigh Hotel 1755 Collins Ave. Miami Beach
This annual collaborative bash has always been a blast and this year
looks set to continue the Miami tradition in style with an eclectic
range of fresh music from some of the worldıs finest DJing talent.
This party is Free! but space will be limited ! Party start in the
late afternoon and run till early evening. Itıs the perfect start to a
night of a party madness. Be there or be square!
stay tuned for news of Winter Oasis 3 @ The Cameo Theatre the same night
from 8 pm - 5 am
*
Also in related Giant Step news keep you ears open for two new
double 12" promo only vinyl packs on Giant Step Records
1. Remixes of Fear Of Pop's "In Love" ( that features Star Trek"s
William Shatner on vocals !)
by Mo Wax's Attica Blues and Washington DC's Thievary Corporation
2. Remixes of nu-soul singer Glen Scott by 4 hero and Philly's Sylk 130
If your a DJ and interested in receiving Giant Step promotional material
send
documentation of your activities to
Andrew Nelson
Giant Step Records
62 White St, Suite 3R, New York, NY 10013, USA
*
Thanks to everyone who supported us in '98
Peace and Respect
THE GIANT STEP POSSE
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