Jamal Ahmad's monthly podcast returns with loads of brand-new music — and a one-on-one with storied soul singer Carmen Rodgers. (And she's got new exclusive sounds to share!) Recorded and mixed by Daz-I-Kue. Powered by Slo*Mo Media.

The Jamal Ahmad Project: Episode 2 — with Carmen Rodgers

This track is from the album Eclecticism and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/fomodeep

Hummin'

This track is from the album A Beautiful Bang and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/fomodeep2

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Gentleman

All these years I never used any of my "production work titles" for the released track finally. This one is the exception.
Cause I simply had no idea how to title it alternatively...
maybe you have some ideas?! Feel free to tell me then ;-)

Musically this piece is more straight-forward and less funky or jazzy than my usual stuff - nevertheless it has a certain blues-drive and of course some fundamental groove.
So maybe it's right on your way to slip on these blue shoes...

All comments, likes and shares are most welcome as always!

Blue Shoes

Drinks@8 (Words)

Giant Fonky Steps (Live @ Columbus Arts Festival 2010)

This track is from the album A Beautiful Bang and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/fomodeep2

Martini Blues

A Beautiful Bang

The Wanting

My Baby Gots' the Blues, Blues

fo/mo/deep 
= An Eclectic Groove Oriented – Funky Jazz Collective.

“Best known for their sizzling live performances, the fo/mo/deep groove is rooted in the experimental school of the 70s…a time when jazz, soul and funk were one and the same. Seeking to defy the ordinary, this diverse collective of seasoned pros keeps things stirred up with unpredictable energy that moves.

The music harkens back to the days when super groups hypnotized the world with bass driven ensembles and a full-bodied sound that reigned supreme.  fo/mo/deep plays music like it’s meant to be…hot, incalculable and emotionally satisfying.

They released their most eclectic work yet, “The Groovy Goodness” on June 3rd, 2014. Brent Black of critical jazz wrote “A release as deep and rich as the cover art, I’m hooked…” Robert Young of the Vertical Spin says “ Columbus, OH native composer/bassist Ron “FatKat” Holmes returns with his band fo/mo/deep to enhance their distinctive mark on another riveting contemporary jazz offering titled “The Groovy Goodness.” 

Both “A Beautiful Bang” (June 2012) their sophomore CD release AND their first CD, “Eclecticism,” (August 2010) was received with rave reviews. Rob Young of The Urban Flux declared, “Their unique groove uncoils with a twist of eclectic jazz/funk rhythms that’s not heard often enough these days.” 

Formed back 2007 by Bassist/Bandleader, Ron “Fatkat” Holmes, Jr., they are now known for their intelligently energetic and unpredictable shows, created a formidable reputation for this jazz-funk-world infused band. Amazingly, their music masterfully transfers the insatiable energy of the band’s live performances to the recording studio. The songs engrave the canvas of the record with sizzling bursts of improvisation, while also capturing the emotional essence of more delicate instrumental conversations. 

Tastefully varied but cohesively melded, the music lives in the moment. 

fo/mo/deep includes:

Ron Holmes, Basses
Keith Newton, Saxes / Flute
Andre Scott, Drums
Josh Boyd, Piano / Organ / Keyboards

