Live at the Cat in the Cream, April 2013
Shea and I stumbled across the theme when we were writing other music. We didn't touch it again until this concert. It is a spontaneous composition (or playing "free"). Zaire is playing drums.

Love Theme

So here’s my tribute to the mighty mighty one, Mr Maurice White, who sadly passed away on February 4 of this year. He left us an incredible treasure trove of music that has shaped the way I live my life!

I avoided the really obvious hits that you can hear everywhere and went for my personal faves, and a solid dose of the music that went on to shape the unique sound of Earth Wind and Fire from his early years working with two great mentors to him, Ramsey Lewis and Charles Stepney.

I got so much pleasure recording this - I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

Tracklist here

In Memory of Maurice White Mix

Masqualero - Wayne Shorter (arr. Ben Cruz)

Theo Rosenfeld - Saxophones
Richard Williams - Saxophones
Anna Rubenstein - Trombone
Zach Warren - Trombone
Ben Cruz - Guitar
Eric Krouse - Piano
Emma Adomeit - Bass
Emerson Hunton - Drums

From Ben Cruz's Senior Recital | 5.1.2016
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Masqualero

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Rooted in São Paulo, Brazil, the production duo DKVPZ delivers our 19th iteration of the White Label series. With recent features in the 300th episode of Soulection Radio, it’s no secret that their rhythmic, afro-funk infused sound is just as impressive as it is addicting to listen to.

The two met back in 2014 when booked to play the same show. After having a b2b set, they decided then-and-there to start producing together under one name. Although their sound has developed over time, the pair has found their groove and give us four featured tracks (and a bonus!) that blend together upbeat drumlines, melodic samples, trap, and of course, afro-funk.

While both of them grew up with music in their family, DKVPZ’s mission is newness—to continually create fresh sounds by combining their views and production expertise.

◈ Full EP: soulection.com/swl019-dkvpz
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◈ Credits: Mixed & Mastered by DKVPZ
◈ Artwork: Andre Power

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Love Theme

Dan Pappalardo