[acid-jazz] The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 7.5 (Friday February 6, 2004) and 7.6 (Friday February 13, 2004)

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Urban Landscapes hits the airwaves Friday evenings from 9-11pm PST on KCPR 91.3 FM, as well as via live mp3 streaming on the Internet at http://www.kcpr.org/.

If you miss the live show, you can listen anytime via the Urban Landscapes web site at http://www.urbanlandscapesshow.com. The international edition of the show will be online within a few days after the live broadcast. You'll find the links at the bottom of the site's home page.

As always, be sure to tell your friends about the show...and feel free to pass this circular on!

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NEWS
Recently, there's been an interesting period where we've needed to switch web hosting services due to the spotty performance of the previous host. As a result, you might have experienced broken links and what have you. All should be working now, so hopefully we won't need to go through this period for a long time.

Because we've gone through growing pains during the transition period, it was best to work everything out first. Also, the mailing list had to be transferred and it took a bit of time to do. So big ups to Elliot for pulling everything together.

LOTS GOING ON
Lots of info is loaded into this jam-packed edition of the circular, so please take your time reading it if you don't wish to do so in one sitting. In addition to the playlist for Urban Landscapes Radioshow 7.5 (with the week's Urban Landscapes Guestmix from Mark Springfield of the Fluid Ounce label) and 7.6 (featuring Denver's DJ Fog's Urban Landscapes Guestmix), you'll find my new picks for Feburary (chosen late January), lots of new muisic reviews, and more.

THE URBAN LANDSCAPES RADIOSHOW 7.6:
UNDER COVER
Like we've done about this time last year, Urban Landscapes has  joined with much of the programming on Cal Poly's KCPR 91.3 FM last week playing cover tunes. Last year was a three-hour broadcast, but this year has been shaved to about 45 minutes or so due to a previously-scheduled Urban Landscapes Guestmix.

THE URBAN LANDSCAPES GUESTMIX PRESENTS:
DJ FOG
The Urban Landscapes Guestmix segment brings you some of the finest mixes from around the globe. Some of the most talented artists, producers, labels and DJs worldwide have delivered some quality mixes over the last few years, and it's great to get them (and the music) exposed to a wider audience.

Yet, there are unsung heores who are not as well-known, and yet they are just as vital in ensuring that the quality music reaches out to new audiences. This is the case with the DJ whose mix was chosen for Urban Landscapes Radioshow 7.6.

Based in Denver, Colorado, DJ Fog has been spinning wax since 1992. He's hosted weekly events, focusing on eclectic sounds such as acid jazz, neo-soul, hip-hop, and nujazz. He has also fronted Denver's longest running jungle weekly since 1997, and prides himself with playing "with live musicans & mc's long before it became a staple in 'acid jazz bands'."

You can find out more on DJ Fog via these links:

http://www.unnet.net/fog

http://www.uniteddopefront.com

http://www.brokenbeatradio.com

The complete playlist for his mix set, along with the Under Cover edition of the radioshow, can be read below.

MUSIC REVIEWS

Quant - Tryin'/Chills 'n Thrills 12" (Ecco Chamber)
Available: February 26
Ecco Chamber is a Vienna-based label that has cemented a well-earned reputation, adding Gonky-based don Jonas Quant to its roster. "Tryin'" is soulful and warm, aided nicely by crooner Ernesto's vocals. Remixes of the tune come courtesy of Brighton's Quantic & Rotterdam's Gerd. "Chills N'Thrills," has Jazzinho's Guida de Palma lending her chops against Quant's signature funk vibes. With his second album in tow, look for the father of Gonkyburg to leave his mark.

Clara Hill - Restless Times (Sonar Kollektiv)
Available: Now (Europe); March 9 (U.S.)
Clara Hill has been lending her vocals on many a Sonar Kollektiv project, working on several with the mighty Jazzanova. So it's quite fitting that the Jazzanova influence carries over into her debut album "Restless Times" for the group's label. Steep in generous amounts of soul (especially the "neo" kind), the album is aided in no small part from above average production from members of Jazzanova, most notable the two making up Extended Spirit. There's no escaping their undercurrents, but it's only a compliment to Hill's writing and vocal talents. Some will accuse the producers of attempting to put too much into one album; I'd say to just allow yourself to experience and enjoy the music for a more enriching experience.

Quant - Getting Out (Ecco Chamber)
Available: February 23 (Europe)
The father of Gonkyburg Jonas Quant really does come through with his second long-player, building up on the strength of his Funkster EP and developing a signature groovy/bassy sound that shines. The album explores a variety of different sounds, but make no mistake that he leaves his mark well. With repeated listening, you too will get it when you find out that Quant has crafted his sound very well.

Alison Crockett - U R (Yam Who Remix) 12" (Wah Wah)
Available: Now
The kind folks at London's Wah Wah, known more for its 7" singles, releases its first 12" from singer/songwriter Alison Crockett. Yam Who gives "U R" a bit of warmth with a hint of old-school soul. The B-side, "Alive," is a groovy mid-tempo
stirrer of a tune with terrific overall production that can give today's neo-soul producers a run for their money. Definitely a keeper here.

Murr - Girl Gone West EP (Public Transit)
Available: now
From Toronto comes new work from Murr, collaborating with Rustic Hut. Some broken future soul pervades "Fall Apart" in the right ways. "Watching You" gets  heavier on the beats with deep synth bass that funks the tune up into a floor stomper, and "See You Again" goes the broken beat route with syncopating rhythm, tough basslines, and a bit of sonic noises here and there. Yes, Canada knows how to get its groove on.

Alison Crockett - On Becoming A Woman
(Sol Image/Wah Wah)
Available: Now
Why the majors haven't picked up this singer is beyond me, so perhaps they should take a second look. The woman whose vocals graced many a tune by other artists, one of which was the crooning of Landslide's "It's Not Over," comes on her own. Released  late last year, "On Becoming A Woman" is a nice body of work that is a terrific showcase for Crockett's skills. It also helps that the production on her album is on point. She's showing the world that she's a very capable vocalist, backed with wonderful musical support from all fronts. What soul!

Perry Hemus - Rhodesmode (Woodland)
Available: now
What a debut! London-based artist Perry Hemus merges smooth sounds, funky feelings, and spacious shades of color on his "Rhodesmode" debut. The album is just total musical bliss, filled with warm Fender and Moog keys and organic sounds that are
accessible and inviting. Too many good tunes on this one to mention, but the album is an excursion that's a treat to embark on.

V/A - Practice Avoiding Mistakes (Tokyodawn)
Available: February 24
Don't sleep on this compilation from Germany's Tokyodawn Records. Based on the "open-source" music website featuring a variety of artists's works available for free download, "Practice Avoiding Mistakes" seems to take its title seriously with a variety of hip-hop, neo-soul and other deep soundscapes. The results is a fine collection of music from around the world, and a fine one at that.

**More reviews coming next week**

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WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE IN MIAMI
It's getting closer and closer, as we move toward the Winter Music Conference in Miami. For those who aren't familiar with the event, it's one of the largest gatherings of DJs and dance music industry professionals in the world (some would say that it's one big party, and that's very true too).

I will be attending the conference, and should return not only with bunches of new music, but also plan to do interviews as well. I'm already set to meet some artists, labels, and others. If you plan to attend and wish to hook up, drop me a line at mail@urbanlandscapesshow.com.

FIN
Watch for the upcoming circular to find out who'll be the next Urban Landscapes Guestmix for 7.8, my last broadcast before Miami. It's a name that hasn't been heard in awhile, and he's about to put his new release out on a label that we haven't heard much from last year. Watch out!

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Velanche's Soundscapes for
  February 2004
(in no particular order)

1.  7 Samurai - Bluesnova (G.A.M.M.) CD-R
2.  Quant - Tryin'/Chills N'Thrills 12" (Ecco Chamber) white
3.  Perry Hemus - Rhodesmode CD (Woodland)
4.  V/A - Practice Avoiding Mistakes CD (Tokyodawn)
5.  Damn! - Leaving This Planet: orignal & Yam Who Remix (Raw Fusion) CD-R
6.  Murr - Girl Gone West EP (Public Transit)
7.  Hydroponic Sound System - Delerium/Disconnected 7" (Alternate Take)
8.  Re:jazz - Re:mix 3xLP (Infracom)
9.  Nery Bauer - Diana By Candelight 10" (Fluid Ounce)
10. Sonoluce - Break The Chain/Eye Move 12" (Ecco Chamber) white
11. Break Reform - New Perspectives CD (Abstract Blue)
12. David Borsu - Monster EP (Counterpoint) CD-R
13. TM Juke - Melodic Stroll/Wilderness Kids 12" (Tru Thoughts)
14. Louie Vega - Elements of Life CD (Vega)
15. Canton - Oracle EP (Citrona) CD-R
16. Beatfanatic - Electromagnetic Colours EP (Raw Fusion) CD-R
17. Cesaria Evora - Club Sodade: Cesaria Evora by... (Lusafrica)
18. Madvillan - All Caps EP 12" (Stones Throw)
19. V/A - Weapons of Mass Creation 12" & 7" (Hospital) white
20. Gerardo Frisina - Hi Note (Schema)
21. V/A - Rewind 3 CD (Ubiquity)
22. V/A - Required Listening CD (Do Right)
23. V/A - Ennio Morricone Remixes Vol. 2 12" sampler (Compost)
24. Franck Rogers - EP (Versatile)
25. Two Banks of Four - Three Street Worlds CD (Red Egyptian Jazz)

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For six years, Urban Landscapes has been proudly supporting quality independent music of jazzy and soulful club culture from around the world. Respect and gratitude to all the independent labels, radio promotion folks, and related entities for sharing the wonderful musical goods. The show has been doing its best  to keep it real, as the movement continues to expand its influence.

Please feel free to send promos/musical submissions (vinyl is preferable; however, CD/CDR and minidisc are acceptable) for airplay, clubplay and review consideration to:

Velanche Stewart
Urban Landscapes Entertainment
1029 Southwood Drive #D
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
USA

This newsletter is sent to DJs, record labels, promotion companies, and like-minded music lovers from around the world. If you wish to be removed from the list, please let me know.

To be added to the weekly mailing list, please visit the web at http://mail.urbanlandscapesshow.com/mailman/listinfo/info_urbanlandscapesshow.com to subscribe.

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VELANCHE DOES WRITEUPS
Please check out my music reviews in XLR8R Magazine. Check the Future Jazz singles section.

Soon, you can check some of my articles in the print edition of Mundovibes. Those articles can also be found on the website http://www.mundovibes.com.

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DJ BOOKINGS
I play a choice selection of music, including funk & soul (old school & new sounds), Latin/Brazilian, soulful house, and other jazzy/soulful rump-shaking sounds. For DJ bookings, please contact me directly via email to mail@urbanlandscapesshow.com

Velanche (ICQ #211241007)

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