Stargazing from the sands of the Niterói beach, Tempos Futuros is low-end-led Brazilian futurism from one of Brazil’s most prolific and influential bassmen. As one third of legendary Brazilian trio Azymuth, Alex Malheiros has pioneered a one of a kind fusion of space-funk, samba and jazz since the early seventies. His playing can be heard on the records of Jorge Ben, Milton Nascimento, Roberto Carlos, Marcos Valle and Mark Murphy (to name a few), and he’s performed and toured with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Chick Corea.

Written and recorded in Niteroi, Brazil, overlooking Guanabara and the beaches, mountains and forests of Rio de Janeiro, Tempos Futuros has deep roots in Brazilian soil. The rhythms of Malheiros’ homeland have always permeated his music. But just like the Oscar Niemeyer designed Niterói Contemporary Art Museum which stands spaceship-like over the water, Tempos Futuros - while inspired by terrestrial forms, reaches out deep into the great unknown. 

Produced by acclaimed London-based producer Daniel Maunick, who has worked with Marcos Valle, Azymuth, Terry Callier, and Ivan Conti, the funk comes full circle. Daniel’s father Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick and Alex Malheiros shared a reciprocal stream of influence throughout the 80s, between London and Rio; Azymuth and Incognito; brit-funk and samba-funk. But just as with Azymuth’s music, you can also hear the influence of stateside jazz-funk masters like Roy Ayers, Weather Report, Lonnie Liston Smith, Mtume and Pleasure.

Tempos Futuros features Alex’s daughter, a Brazilian star in her own right, vocalist Sabrina Malheiros, Brazilian percussion master Sidinho Moreira,  London based saxophonist Sean Khan, Marcos Valle’s go-to drummer Massa, and keyboard player Dudu Viana.

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UK-based soul titans Mamas Gun are set to share new music for the first time since their massively successful 2018 album, 'Golden Days'. We are delighted to premiere the uplifting Bill Withers tribute, "Looking For Moses".

Written the day Bill Withers passed away, "Looking For Moses" pays righteous homage to the great soul man with Andy Platts’ honeyed vocals bringing apposite warmth to a joyously groovy and beautifully crafted slice of soul.

'Looking For Moses' is due for release as double AA single with "Party For One" via Candelion on January 14th, ahead of full album 'Cure The Jones'.

Written and produced during the pandemic by Mamas Gun frontman Andy Platts with additional intricate soundscaping from drummer Chris Boot, 'Cure The Jones' was recorded direct to tape with an array of analogue gear at Platts’ home studio in just three days, focussing the soulful energy of the band into a coherent gospel-tinged whole.

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‘Little Orphan Boy’ is the second single taken from album ‘This Is Brian Jackson’, presented with remixes by Two Soul Fusion, a.k.a. Louie Vega and Josh Milan.

The veteran artist’s first true solo LP in over 20 years, ‘This Is Brian Jackson’ is produced by Phenomenal Handclap Band founder Daniel Collás. Collás lovingly re-frames and updates ideas and demos that Jackson first laid down back in 1976, right around the time he recorded ‘Bridges’ with Gil Scott-Heron, for a solo project that never saw the light of day... until now.

Alongside his ‘Two Soul Fusion’ partner Josh Milan, Louie Vega gives the album’s closing track ‘Little Orphan Boy’ two truly vintage remix treatments, taking the song on an eclectic, soul-stirring, timeless journey. The extended ‘Two Soul Fusion’ mix calls to mind the golden era of Masters at Work productions, featuring a Latin-infused percussion groove, shimmering organs and in-the-cut funky guitar lines. The ‘Downtempo’ remix lets Brian Jackson’s vocals ride over a head-nodding, stripped back, yet equally soulful arrangement.

“A dream to work with Brian Jackson” says Louie Vega. “I mean, he’s a big part of our musical landscape and has been a huge inspiration in our lives. From way back to my early years in the Bronx, through to my DJing and producing career, into productions like Nuyorican Soul, Elements of Life, Kenlou, Brian and Gil have always been with us! Now to work on such an amazing song with Brian’s keyboard work and lead vocal, it made it so much easier for Two Soul Fusion (Josh and I) to find that pocket and groove. We had to create anepic piece and take you on a trip through several styles, it was calling for it. That’s due to the original work of Brian Jackson, a true Master at Work & Two Soul Fusion hero!!! I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next on the horizon with us and the one & only Brian Jackson.

Brian Jackson: "I have always loved the musicality and the rhythmic power that surges through the artistry of Louie Vega since I first heard him in Masters at Work. I made a silent wish that one day I would hear one of my songs given that special treatment. Imagine my elation to know that it would finally happen - with a song I wrote and recorded 45 years ago for a solo project that might have never happened if not for producer Daniel Collás and BBE chief Peter Adarkwah! Louie, along with Two Soul Fusion partner Josh Milan and I are alike in so many ways, I knew that if we ever got together, magic would happen and well... here’s to magic! My love and gratitude to Louie, Josh, Daniel, Peter and the beautiful BBE family.”

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Club & Radio DJ Bernie Bernthaler

Short Biography:

Deep, Garage House and Pre & Underground  Disco, 
Re-Edits, Reel To Reel Edits, Radio Shows, Mixes & Remixes 
Germanys Private Dance Radio Pioneer & Founder of Stadtradio Hithouse 107,7 FM, Stuttgart/Germany.
 
Bernie was privilege to perform at exclusive events and parties for celebrities including:..... 
Frank Sinatra, Mick Jagger & The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Pelé, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Rick James, George Duke, The Commodores, Grace Jones, Serge Gainsbourg, Roman Polański, Mstislaw Rostropowitsch, Creative Source,Village People, Gang Starr, Level 42, Indeep, Vanilla Ice, Edwin Moses, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Yannick Noah, Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, James Hunt, Clay Regazzoni, Niki Lauda, Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi,  Catherine Deneuve, Jean Paul Belmondo, Alain Delon, Gerard Depardieu, Johnny Hallyday, Falco, Robert Palmer,  and so on.

Guests on his live radio show and DJ's he shared the decks with included artists such as: ......
Jocelyn Brown, Kym Mazelle, Adeva, Alyson Williams, Stacy Lattisaw, The Weather Girls, Randy Crawford, Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, Tony Humphries, Junior Vasquez, Roger Sanchez, Armand van Helden, DJ Pierre, Kevin Saunderson, Ralphie Rosario, Joey Negro, Lenny Fontana, Grant Nelson, Dan Pucciarelli, Victor Simonelli, Gino Woody Bianchi, Ralphie Dee, Joey Musaphia, Terry Hunter, Murk Boys, Joe T. Vanelli, Boris Dlugosch, Cajmere feat. Dajae, Guru Josh, Paolo Martini, DJ T, Boy George, George Clinton, Maceo Parker, Jeff Mills, Frank de Wulf, Konstantin Siebold, Leif Müller, Tyree Cooper, Dave Piccioni, Dave Angel, Johnny Dynell, Paul van Dyk, Sven Väth, CJ Bolland, Laurent Garnier, Westbam, DJ Hell, Moby, Kraze, Joey Beltram, Betha, Anne Clark, Die Fantastischen Vier, plus many more.
 

A long time resident DJ @ L’Élysée-Matignon in Paris / France, in addition to many 
guest DJ appearances @ l’Apoplexy, l'Apocalypse, le Palace, le Boy,  le Soleil Noir
Dorian Gray, Frankfurt/Germany (Richard Long Soundsystem)
Palladium, New York City (Richard Long Soundsystem),
plus many more leading clubs, celebrity partys, festivals & beach clubs worldwide!


Bernie's remixes & re-edit vinyl releases include but are not limited to:  "Queen Samantha - Close Your Eyes",  for legendary US Disco Label Megatone Records (MT-109), Italian dance group  "Firefly - Non Stop Mix" on Starnight Records,
and from "Ann Margret - Everybody Needs Somebody Sometimes" on Jonathan/Atoll Records Paris, to French Dance acts "Interview - Salut Les Salauds" for CBS Records, and  "Elegance - Jamais De Risque"  on Barclay Records. 

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Nicola Conte - The In Samba - Bernie Bernthaler Re-Edit of the Kyoto Jazz Massive Remix

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