Hello my friends , 
enjoy this playlist with all the collabs I did starting from 2013 
Thanks to Soundcloud for its existing and special Thanks to all the collaborators -
maximum respect at this point  :) 
https://soundcloud.com/madisimmons
https://soundcloud.com/legacyforyou
https://soundcloud.com/ver2xif
https://soundcloud.com/babathekid
https://soundcloud.com/wiesolator
https://soundcloud.com/couch-king-presents
https://soundcloud.com/arthur-brown-4
https://soundcloud.com/ndreasloppenburg
https://soundcloud.com/iridescent-shoebox
https://soundcloud.com/sennid
https://soundcloud.com/ria_qistina
https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx
https://soundcloud.com/digitalstereorecordings
https://soundcloud.com/ocean-of-tunes-presents
https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield
https://soundcloud.com/jules-keys-1
https://soundcloud.com/stringburner
https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind
https://soundcloud.com/ddjohn
https://soundcloud.com/dyslexic-soul
https://soundcloud.com/0-led
https://soundcloud.com/diddymousedid
https://soundcloud.com/travis-brasfield
https://soundcloud.com/arnaud-tranquil
https://soundcloud.com/abogllm
Big big thanks to all real listeners & supporters for sharing the love and vibes ! 
You know who you are  :) 
May Love and Happiness be with you  - always !

collabs - All together now :)

new collabs & partecipations 2016

2016 has been a great year musically already.  Here's my growing collection of tunes released so far, including several fine ones where I have been asked to join the fun.   Thanks to the extraordinary musicians and friends who have joined me - I owe so much to them to what they each bring to the party, for their creativity and their collaborative spirit:
Alpha Roots - guitar and djembe
Tom Adams - guitar
Julien Apelian - keyboards
BITs - keyboards
Joe Bongiovanni - guitar
Mirko Borach (Stringburner) - bass
Jörg Calaminus - keyboards
Dean Clark (Alex Rand) - keyboards and bass
Rients Draaisma - guitar
Simon Reich - keyboards
Giuliano Ghisi - guitar
Ms. King - vocals
Rey King - guitar
Stephan "Pinner" Lipinski - guitar
Mel Lopes - trumpet
Orlando "The Don" Lund - guitar, bass, congas
Michel Martineau - clarinet
Claus Maurice - guitar
Santi-Caballero Mendez - sax
Jeff Michaels - guitar
NayJ - vocals
David Nederland - keyboards
Scott Nelson - guitar
Mike Orzek - guitar
Marco Oversteegen - guitar
Tony "bluestone' Pappas - vocals
Aleck Rand - guitar, keyboards, bass
Luis Reniu - bass
David Rhind - trumpet
Dan Rosati - tenor sax
Hidefumi Suzuki - guitar
Ian Tait - guitar
Les Thomas - guitar
Justin Valente - guitar
Dan van den Berg - guitar
Milana Zilnik - una corda

And for those interested, I have just released Barcelona and I Believe, 2 CDs of my own music and a few jazz standards. SoundCloud's Dan van den Berg and Al Schulman wrote the liner notes for them. Here's a link if you are interested in checking them out - itunes.apple.com/us/album/barcelona/id1071251143

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and feedback and for your shares


BUY JAMIE'S MUSIC

2016 Releases and Collaborations

Thanks to so many extraordinary musicians and friends who have helped create some fantastic music in 2016....

Alpha Roots - guitar
Tom Adams - guitar
Tom Adams - guitar
Julien Apelian - keyboards
BITs - keyboards
Joe Bongiovanni - guitar
Mirko Borach - bass
Kenneth Bruce - bass
Jörg Calaminus - keyboards, guitar
Dean Clark - keyboards, guitar
Matt Criscolo - alto saxophone
Phil Currie - guitar
Rients Draaisma - guitar
Rikard From - keyboards
Giuliano Ghisi - guitar
Ian Greaves - vocals
Terry Harris - guitar
Steve Hart - guitar
Ms King - vocals
Rey King - guitar
Mel Lopes - trumpet
Orlando Lund - guitar, bass
Michel Martineau - clarinet
Claus Maurice - guitar
Santi-Caballero Mendez - saxes
Jeff Michaels - guitar
David Milzow - sax
NayJ - vocals
Scott Nelson - guitar, bass
Mike Orzek - guitar
Marco Oversteegen - guitar
Daniele P - bass
Stephen "Pinner" Lipinski - guitar
Paul "Pavliovante" Racle
Luis Reniu - bass
David Rhind - trumpet
Dan Rosati - tenor
Mike Spring - guitar, bass, vocals
Ian Tait - guitar
Les Thomas - guitar
Justin Valente - guitar
Dan van den Berg - guitar
Kyr van der Werf - guitar
Milana Zilnik - una corda

We thank you always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares

2016 SoundCloud Collaborations

Scott Nelson is the consummate musician, creating a wide variety of styles including fusion, jazz, funk, blues, latin and more.  We've loved playing with each other and this playlist of more than forty recordings together represents some of my very favorite music on SoundCloud.  Scott plays serious guitar, bass, keyboards and creates music at such a consistently high level.
Follow Scott here at https://soundcloud.com/scott-nelson-364333064

Thanks Scott, and thanks to all for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares

Stylin' with Scott Nelson

... make music not war ... valid also for 2017 ... wish you love and harmony -
Thank you - maximum respect ! :)

Collabs 2017 :)

"Love at First Sight!" (10)

Alphio is an outstanding musician, creating an extensive library that includes percussion, guitar, keyboards and vocals.   These rhythms and harmonies have touched so many people around the world.  Going by the name of Alpha Roots here, Alphio is the ultimate SoundCloud partner, adding a positive spirit to everything he touches.  A man with a heart of gold, a soul of the highest integrity, and a sense of rhythm and style that complements whatever he touches.  Alphio lives in a positive world, where one sees the light while understanding the dark.  For him it is usually about the space that one doesn't play in, that realization that music is as much about the absence of sound as it is about sound...the ying and the yang.  Steeped heavily in reggae and dub, Alphio brings his rhythm, melody, passion and unique musical abilities to so much here.  This collection includes a wide variety of music we have done together so far, often with other musicians, and I am excited to say there is more in the works to be released soon as well.  We hope you enjoy this collection as much as I have...some the most treasured pieces of music I have recorded here on SoundCloud.  There is not a person here on SoundCloud for whom I have greater respect.  A man who stands above it all with spirit, with heart and with soul, and now with bravery.  Thank you Alphio.  You will forever remain in my heart.  Check out Alphio's brilliance on all things percussion, guitar and keyboards - as well as his haunting vocal tracks:  https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots

Rhythm and Space - collaborations with Alpha Roots

.... more collabs ... thanks for listening and takin' time , enjoy it ! :)

More Collabs - Thank u so much - Big Respect  :)

Here's a recent collection of tunes I have had the pleasure of recording with Germany's superb bassist Mirko Borach - aka, Stringburner https://soundcloud.com/stringburner 

Mirko is a deep funk player, always in the pocket, and has an extraordinary sense of rhythm that he demonstrates with his playing and soloing.   His solos on Sco-Mule and Sharing the Way especially show his command and artistry.   In addition to these tunes, Mirko has recorded with a number of other top electric guitarists here on SoundCloud, including Dan van den Berg.   Enjoy these tunes, which also feature guitarists Justin Valente and Ned Bolle, keyboardists Julien Apelian and Calaminus, and flute and sax player Santi-Caballero Mendez.  

Thanks as always for your time listening, your comments - which you can't add here - and for your sharing of the music and musicians.


Stretching It Out With Stringburner - Mirko Borach

Credits:
https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots
https://soundcloud.com/aleckrand

Alpha Roots: Original Music , Title & Song concept    
             Rhythm & Bass Guitars ,Drums, Technical mix support                  
Aleck Rand : Keyboards & Solo Saxophone Source
Martin Jones : Lyrics, Vocals, Mixing & Mastering


 Tenderly
 Words by Martin Jones

You may try to hide
What you're really feeling deep inside
It's an instinct we all seem to share
Signs posted ..... limited access here

You may have your secrets
And that's really quite alright
But your body language cannot hide
what you're holding back inside

You might as well admit it
Cause we both know you did it
Tell me that you lied to me
That you're falling so in love
You've fallen in love with me

You can do it tenderly
Whisper in my ear
I won't tell anyone
Nobody has to hear
Do it tenderly

On occasions when you hold my hand
I begin to understand
Although your lips don't say it
Your heart won't let you fake it
I'm yours .... I wanna make you mine

Now you may have your secrets
and it's really quite alright
But your body language cannot hide 
What you're holding so deep inside

You might as well admit it
Cause we both know you did it
Tell me that you lied to me
That you're falling so in love
You've fallen in love with me
But you should do it tenderly

Tenderly you should let me know
Do I stay or should I go?
I don't know but I've been told 
Somewhere there's a heart of gold
And I found that heart in you
Tell me what it is you think I should do

Tenderly you should let me know
Cause I'm talking straight to you...  from my soul
I love you
Said I love you

I might as well admit it
Cause we both know I did it
Now I've got to tell the truth
Cause I'm  falling so in love
I've fallen in love with you
Let's love each other tenderly

Please have mercy!

Tenderly (A collaboration: Alpha Roots, Aleck Rand & Ver2xif) (RIP Alpha Roots my friend)

Heads Up 
A Collaboration of Alpha Roots & Ver2xif (Martin Jones)
      https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots
      https://soundcloud.com/ver2xif

Alpha Roots
Original musical concept & arrangement
Technical mix and mastering support
E piano, Bass and Guitar

Martin Jones (Ver2xif
Original lyrics and lead vocals
Background vocals and harmonies
Post mixing and mastering

Once again working with my friend and talented producer whose insight and patience is amazing.
We hope that everyone might find reasons to be encouraged and by all means keep your “Heads Up”.

Heads Up
      Lyrics by Martin Jones

I've got to say that it's quite disturbing
Time and time again
Same old thing is occurring
Sometimes it seems 
No matter how hard I try
Same old illusion
keeps poking me in the eye

I want to stand up 
And defeat this creepy feeling
Each time I stand 
My head just keeps on reeling

Heads up
Stand up
Got to move to higher ground
Can't get distracted
Every time I take a look around

What I see
A lot of pain and misery
I'm so convinced
That's not the way it's supposed to be

I see a brighter future
One that's good for you and for me
Only comes with understanding
And a little bit of empathy

You can't see when you close your eyes
And you can't hear when you cover your ears
And you can't cry
When they're no more tears

You can't see when you close your eyes
And you can't hear if you cover your ears
You cannot cry
When they're no more tears










Heads Up (A collaboration of Alpha Roots & Ver2xif (RIP Alphio my friend)

Here's an original Latin Jazz groove that includes the very fine Spanish flutist Santi-Caballero Mendez https://soundcloud.com/santi-caballero and German bassist Mirko Borach (Stringburner) https://soundcloud.com/stringburner.  Wrote this tune with kind of a Santana groove, and think you will love what Santi-Caballero does with his gorgeous flute playing.  I have the trombone patch solos.  Route 251 is named after the classic II-V-I chord changes around which the tune is built.  Please check out and follow both Santi-Caballero and Stringburner's galleries - you will love their musicianship.

As always, thanks for your time listening, your comments, and your shares.



Route 251 - with Santi-Caballero Mendez flute and Stringburner (Mirko Borach) bass

At the beginning, Jamie and I wanted to create a jam session with 3 keyboardists. We started the track with Calaminus at the organ solo, Jamie at the trombone patch and me at the electric piano. Later, Mirko "StringBurner" joined us on the bass, bring us beautiful bass arrangements and an outstanding solo. Thanks to Mirko and thanks to Jamie Rhind & Calaminus  for their amazing keyboards solos.
Check out those great musicians at:
@stringburner, @calaminus, @jamie-rhind

Sharing The Way - feat. Jamie Rhind - Calaminus & StringBurner

This one is quite a crazy funky fusion track! A great bass player Mirko Borach aka Stringburner(https://soundcloud.com/stringburner )came up with the idea to cover this track by Los Lobotomys, a fusion group that was formed by Steve Lukather in 1989 with some of his friends and talented players, like David Garfield.
Mirko asked Jamie Rhind (https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind) and me to join on this one to complete the blend. Jamie brought his Miles' oriented synths, I brought my loud and funk rhythm guitars. We reworked the original, added different sounds and flavours to it, turning it into "Entanglement".  All of us have one solo spot around the main theme. Quite interesting is the turn of events with a more quiet interlude after the guitar solo, something we just had to keep in from the original.

Anyways! We hope to entertain you with this cover of a great fusion track and band. Do check them out if you don't know them already! Los Lobotomys...

Bass and bass arrangements, initial drum programming by Mirko Borach https://soundcloud.com/stringburner

Keyboards, synths and synth arrangements by Jamie Rhind https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind

Guitars and guitar arrangements, drum programming, mixing and mastering by Dan van den Berg

Drum samples from Amplitube
April 2015




Entanglement (cover) - feat. Mirko Borach | Jamie Rhind | Dan van den Berg

Here's another collaboration just packed with funk and great players from around the world.  Represented on this tune are musicians from Germany, Spain, Scotland, France and the US (3).  Pretty sure you will enjoy this one.  It's an original funk fusion tune that lets everyone here stretch it out a bit.  Germany's Mirko Borach (Stringburner) holds down the deep groove on bass, with Barcelona's multi horn player Santi-Caballero Mendez creating the head.  Solos from Mike "Land of Orz" Orzek with a fuzzed out wah guitar, Santi-Caballero smoothing it down on sax, Scotland's finest Ian Tait bringing it back up again with his signature electric funk guitar playing, France's wonderful keyboardist Julien Apelian on a great synth patch, and then New Jersey's fine jazz guitarist Stephan "Pinner" Lipinski bringing it home with his serious Scofield funk guitar style.  Wow.  So much playing here.  Great job guys!

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares here on SoundCloud and on social media.  Please check out and follow these superb players. 

Funk The Blues   -  Stringburner, Land of Orz, Santi-Caballero, Ian Tait, Julien Apelian and Pinner

Delay Of Game is a soulful trio interplay between New Jersey's Mike Orzek's bluesy talking wah guitar, Germany's Mirko Borach's funky bass playing and my delayed Rhodes groove.  These guys found the pocket immediately, and together have turned out another fine one...just in time for your weekend listening pleasure.  

If you are not following them, head to their impressive galleries immediately - Mike https://soundcloud.com/lando-orz has a ton of great music across many genres, and Mirko's https://soundcloud.com/stringburner doing his serious funk and slap bass and fusion tracks with other world class guitarists.  

Thanks as always for your time listening, your comments and your shares.

Delay Of Game - with Land of Orz / guitar and Stringburner / bass

For those of you who haven't discovered Orlando "The Don" Lund, here's your opportunity.  Orlando is a serious pro, having built a career as a writer, multi instrumentalist and producer in London during the '90s Soul Funk era, leading and creating with some of the finest contemporary jazz and funk musicians in Europe.  You can hear many of their great tunes here at https://soundcloud.com/orlando-lund.  If you are into grooving music, almost no one does it better.

Orlando approached me about playing on a tune I had released here, What the Funk, quickly sending 5 tasty tracks to me - a solid grooving bass line, a congas line, two rhythm guitar tracks and a George Benson style guitar solo.  I've worked them all in here, adding them to all my keyboard parts, creating some sweet soul jazz for your listening pleasure.  Check out Orlando's wonderful Palma Groove Project recordings on his gallery - really special creations.  

We thank you as always for your generous listening time, for your comments and for your shares.

What The Funk - with Orlando "The Don" Lund

Here's a classic jazz standard A Foggy Day.  A Foggy Day was composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and introduced by Fred Astaire in the 1937 film A Damsel in Distress. Never saw the movie but the beautiful tune has stuck with me for a long time.  It was originally titled "A Foggy Day (In London Town)" in reference to the pollution-induced pea soup fogs that were common in London during that period, and is often still referred to by the full title.  So many greats have recorded this, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, George Benson and even David Bowie.

This recording was all done on keyboards.

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for you comments and for your shares.

A Foggy Day  - George Gershwin

Giving thanks to all that is 

This song is for freedom

It is a blessing to be a part of this SoundCloud community

Fun fact! This song evolved from this song: 
https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots/binghi-biscuits

I was so inspired by Alpha Roots original Nyabinghi drumming I had to make another original song using the Binghi Biscuits drum stem that showed my great respect and love for Nyabinghi chants in Reggae Music. 

Alpha Roots: Nyabinghi Drums, Organ
https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots
Russell Sinfield: Bass, Guitar, Main Mixing and Mastering
https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield
Joexerworxx: flute
https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx
Mark Rodriguez: Backup vocals
https://soundcloud.com/mark-rodriguez-33
Couch King: Vocals, Lyrics, Production
Ill Dub Productions: Final Mastering 
https://soundcloud.com/ill-dub-productions
Chris Pendergraft: Art
https://soundcloud.com/chris-pendergraft

Lyrics:

On a day sweetened by a breeze that enlightens us with prana
I wanna climb this earth to find a place where we will sing hosanna
hosanna, hosanna
I wanna climb this earth to sing hosanna

And in sweet meditation we will meet to dance in ultimate freedom
Floating in the universal ghee outside of Vishnu’s dream in Eden
In Zion, in Eden
We will meet to dance in ultimate freedom
In Eden, in Zion
We will meet to dance in ultimate freedom 

Alpha Roots & the Couch King / Russell Sinfield / Joerxworx / Mark Rodriguez - Hosanna (For Freedom)

a 6 hands keyboard funk jam..
with; Jamie Rhind @jamie-rhind
An idea that came out with lot of energy, happy dance feelings and friendship. To share this huge fun with all of you, dear SC friends.
Thank you Jamie.!! 
8-)


BITe Funk (Jamie Rhind & BITs)

Here's an original reggae tune brought to life by three very fine musicians, Alpha Roots on guitar, Julien Apelian on keyboards and piano and Ian Greaves on vocals.  Alphio is so deeply rooted in serious reggae, and brought his great understanding and love to his riddim guitar work.  Julien as always has contributed sweet playing and ideas with two keyboard tracks and also the two fine synth solos.  And Milwaukee's Ian Greaves's sweet lyrics and vocals tell the story.    

Love how these guys each contribute to the overall sound and conception.   
Check out their extensive galleries here on SC:
Ian Greaves - vocals and lyrics https://soundcloud.com/ipg1
Alphio - guitar  https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots
Julien Apelian - keyboards  https://soundcloud.com/jules-keys-1

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares

All I Want Is A Little Love - with Alpha Roots/guitar, Julien Apelian/keys, and Ian Greaves/vocals

Let's go for a stroll in Madrid....  All recorded on keyboards.

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.

A Walk in Madrid

Here's a pretty one to get in that positive weekend frame of mind...

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares

A Positive Mind

Prince was a contemporary, who influenced music for almost 35 years, blending funk, soul, rock, pop and more, with creativity and musical ability across all instruments that has rarely been seen.  When Alphio (Alpha Roots) created this super funky track last week to honor the passing of Prince, I asked him if I could join him on a Part II.  Graciously, Alphio agreed and so I added a couple of synth lines to further spice it up a little.  The fantastic drum and congas and guitar lines are Alphio, and I have added the trumpet and low synth, following Alphio's beautiful wah guitar playing.  

If you aren't following Alpha Roots, please make the effort to check out his extensive collection of originals and collaborations:   he is a reggae master, and a very fine percussion player, guitarist and expressive vocalist - while even throwing down some nice keys too:  https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots 

And here's a link to Alpha's original Jam For Prince https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots/jam-for-prince-rip in case you haven't yet caught his classic tribute...

We thank you for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.  RIP Prince....

Jam For Prince II - a Tribute to Prince / Alpha Roots with Jamie Rhind

5/7/2016
Alpha Roots https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots sent me this great instrumental. The second I heard it, I said to myself, got to put something together for this... Here it is....The Lyrics are below... Headphones recommend....ENJOY!!


Vamos Let's Gettem

Chorus
Ooooh so hot it burns like fire 
Flames to satisfy your every desire
I'm a lyrical acrobat never been a copycat
Won't catch me holding back
Serious as a heart attach cold as an icepack
Better believe that Gimme the mic and stand back
They released a hellcat 
Verse
I roll with the beats so you might catch me clowning 
with lyrics so deep that you may think you're drowning 
in perpetual motion like the waves on the ocean 
I rocked the beats is the craft I've chosen
Verse
AdJust your headphones on your dome
fix your volume and the tone
turn it up loud wear them where you roam
It's your personal jam so make it your own
Your never alone I'm  deep in the zone
part of you like chro-mo-some
You're with IPG1 so feel at home
Elevating the mix like beer and foam
rising straight into the ozone!
Verse
Study as a heartbeat bass in your face
Kick of the drum just to maintain the pace
Verse after verse each rhyme in its place
Compose and rehears just another test case
Burning up now can't stand the heat
The Rhythm of the music bouncing straight off the beat
Make sure it's hitting hitting hard as concrete
tighten it up before it hits the streets
drop an all new track another HipHop elite
Verse
Rampaging the clouds like a damn maniac 
other rappers are like how's he do it like that
Releasing a smash with each and every track 
they love what they hear on initial contact 
addicted to hip-hop yeah!! another playback 
Beats on point sharper than a thumbtack 
versus written like a best selling paperback 
calling the shots like a damn quarterback 
hitting like a meteor just check the impact
Hook
We're gonna get em -----vamos lets get em!!! (X2)
Verse
But It's nice to get together and reunite with friends 
making new connection before the day ends 
catch up on old times and all the new trends --bout
Break a few rules that was meant to be bent
Let's keep it going
keep the beats rocking there ain't no stopping 
baby I can tell that you like what you're hear
By the way you're shake that booty with out a care
I'm just a witness to the thickness of that ass
two thumbs up good lord first class!!
But my oh my sugar so sweet 
how you get all that rhythm out of just one beat
Intense and unique it's almost complete 
Gotta make some plans for the next time we meet
Chorus
Ooooh so hot it burns like fire 
Flames to satisfy your every desire
I'm a lyrical acrobat never been a copycat
Won't catch me holding back
Serious as a heart attach 
cold as an icepack
Better believe that Gimme the mic and stand back
They released a hellcat 
Hook
We're gonna get em -----vamos lets get em!!! (X2)
Verse
I don't hesitate I fight The good fight
I write and rewrite holding on to the faith---With all my might
putting in the work all day and night
Haters going to hate but don't take the bait
One more word from them and they seal their faith
If they do its alright
Got them seeing red but I've got the green light
They're  filled with hate I can relate
They  better walk the narrow I'm being straight
here's the only warning this is a musical state
You don't want a conflict You got too much on your plate
I'm crazy hungry looks like you just ate
Hook
We're gonna get em vamos lets get em!!! (X2)
Verse
Let me reiterate 
I Stand strong I fight the good fight 
Dedicated I write and rewrite
Holding on to the faith with all my might
Can you relate I work day and night
Don't hesitate I got the green light 
Don't take the bait if you do it's alright
I just can't wait till it's time to ignite
------------------Peace!!


Vamos Let's Geteem at Level One Up (Written Lyrics Included)

Nothing like the thrills of the '70s Muscle Cars.   How 'bout a '72 Camero...

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.

'72 Camero

It´s so sad that Alphio has passed away.
He was a really fine guy.
Thank you so much for the musical hours and your spirit.

Alpha Roots & Soundwanderer: From Dub till Dawn

... this is my Sax - jam on a track made by Alphio https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots ............... highly recommended: check out his description on the track: https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots/dub-forest-feat-joerxworx-sax ..................... and some other great stuff! This is another cool and easy going collab with Alphio, cheers and thanks brother! Have fun, chilled weekend, and enJoy our cross link trip in DUB Forest :)
...... the artwork is based on the Alpha Roots artwork, using a screenshot :)

Dub Forest by Alpha Roots / ... saxworx

1971 was an important time in music, where electricity was changing the landscape and Rock, Funk, Soul and Jazz were all merging into psychedelic grooves.  Marshal stacks were often taller than the players, the players were higher than the Marshal stacks, Strats and Les Pauls were the axes of choice, Hammond B3 Organs and Fender Rhodes keyboards could compete for volume with the guitars, and the hair was even longer than the jams.   Woodstock was a recent memory, Jimi Hendrix had just passed but had moved into the funk and soul inspired Band of Gypsies period, Sly & The Family Stone was heating it up with heavy funk and soul inspired grooves, and Miles Davis had just released the seminal Bitches Brew fusion double album that literally changed music.  This was where it was at, with each of these musicians and bands being influenced by each other.  Great stuff that produced legendary sessions and recordings and pushed music forward with power, energy, groove and volume.  

1971 commemorates this time and mindset, and recreates the feel with friends from around the world who continuously exhibit this spirit, energy and hair in their playing:

Alpha Roots - djembe  Stuttgart, Germany  https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots
Rikard From - Hammond B3 organ  Umea, Sweden  https://soundcloud.com/rikard-from
Stephen "Pinner" Lipinski - guitar  New Jersey, USA  https://soundcloud.com/pinner
Scott Nelson - guitar  Pennsylvania, USA  https://soundcloud.com/scott-nelson-364333064
Marco Oversteegen - guitar  Almere, Netherlands  https://soundcloud.com/marco-oversteegen
Justin Valente  - guitar  New Jersey, USA  https://soundcloud.com/justin-valente
Jorg Calaminus - Dusseldorf, Germany - mastering

A couple of words on each of the players:  ALPHA ROOTS - Alphio was the perfect choice to add his soulful African djembe percussion voice.  One of the most prolific and inclusive musicians here on SoundCloud, always speaking with a positive voice.  Check out his often reggae and dub inspired recordings.  RICKARD FROM - my favorite B3 player here on SoundCloud.  We haven't recorded before but wanted his beautiful sound and also wanted these other heavy cats to be introduced to his Jimmy Smith type playing.  STEPHEN "PINNER" LIPINSKI - one of the hottest jazz fusion guitarists on SoundCloud, bringing more modern Scofieldesque jazz lines and harmonies to 1971.  SCOTT NELSON - another burning jazz and fusion guitarist, Scott sound combines elements of the contemporary guitar masters - Scofield, Metheny and Martino - to create his extraordinary playing.  MARCO OVERSTEEGEN - no one on SC has a closer overall sound to Hendrix, and we needed Marco's fabulous rhythm playing and soloing to anchor this 1971 mood.  JUSTIN VALENTE - Justin's my favorite blues rock guitarist, and just had to be a part of this summit, bringing us that heavy electric sound of Jimi, The Allman Bros, Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughn.  

So here's 1971.  Again.

Thanks to these great players for joining me and contributing so much to 1971, and also to all the listener, for your generous time, your comments and your shares.  And a special thanks to Jorg Calaminus for taking the initiative to master the sound for us to give you this real fine mix.
  

1971 - Alpha Roots, Rikard From, Scott Nelson, Marco Oversteegen, Pinner, Justin Valente, Jamie

Tom Adams is back with some really heavy playing....some of his very best ever.   This one's our tribute to the recent tragedies in Dallas.  

Check out Tom's fantastic playing and gallery at https://soundcloud.com/better-with-the-blues

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Blues for Dallas - with Tom Adams / guitar

Irie dear friends , 
in hard times the man needs the meditation and energy to overstand all that happenings around . .. you will find both in this collab with brother Schos https://soundcloud.com/daschos maximum respect for additional
Synths  and big thanks for allowing me to create that loop taken from one of your great works ! Check more of daSchos 's Sound as well ! I added the Djembe to the created loop . Feel the energy - enjoy! Thank you for all your support - wish you love and a relaxed weekend :) 


Natural Energy ft. daSchos

Here's our take on the seminal Maiden Voyage, written and first recorded by Herbie Hancock in the early '60s, and recorded and performed again by so many jazz musicians since.  One of the all time classics in the repertoire.  Joining us on this tune are two of my very favorite jazz guitarists on SoundCloud, Stephan Lipinski and Scott Nelson, and the very fine bass player from the Netherlands, Kenneth Bruce.  Pinner takes the first solo, Scott the second and the tasty rhythm playing, and Kenneth anchors the grooving bass.  What a treat to be able to showcase Herbie's work so beautifully.

Stephan "Pinner" Lipinski - guitar solo (first)https://soundcloud.com/pinner
Scott Nelson - rhythm guitar and guitar solo (second)https://soundcloud.com/scott-nelson-364333064
Kenneth Bruce - bass https://soundcloud.com/ezay-music-productions

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Maiden Voyage - with Stephan "Pinner" Lipinski & Scott Nelson / guitars and Kenneth Bruce / bass

Blue Circle is a 12 bar blues with a modern, descending chromatic twist on the 9th and 10th bars.  The fabulous Scott Nelson and I have teamed up to create this original music.  Scott's guitar is haunting, going from subtle to explosive, as he expertly navigates these contemporary blues.  My approach to the tune was more introspective, in the style of the young Herbie Hancock in the '60s with Miles Davis's seminal quintet.  So great to have Scott's musicality again on this recording.  You can check out his extensive gallery of jazz and fusion: https://soundcloud.com/scott-nelson-364333064

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Blue Circle - with Scott Nelson / guitar

Ba Ba De Bop is what SoundCloud is all about.  A pure collaboration among serious musicians.  Joining me for the first time with a real clear trumpet voice is Andrew "Styrmonix" Styrmo, doing his Miles thing here.   Andrew's also adding some hip vocals, in fact creating the name of the tune, Ba Ba De Bop.  You will hear that in the tune in fun places.  His trumpet -- beautiful tone, cool chromatic playing, and drawing tension with every other note.  Stephan "Pinner" Lipinski holds down one of two serious guitar lines, driving the tune with an infectious wah rhythm track, and also some downright nasty nasty soloing, finding that perfect space between the bass, trumpet and his wah.  And once again, we've got Scott Nelson taking a big guitar solo in the middle section, providing a huge sound and such masterful playing.   This one combines so much of what I love in fusion and also in SoundCloud.  The opportunity to express oneself with other similar minded musicians from around the world.  Pretty cool !  We hope you dig it - stick with it through the end for some funky playing:

Styrmonix:  trumpet and voice
Stephan "Pinner" Lipinski:  guitar
Scott Nelson:  guitar solo

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Ba Ba De Bap - with Stephan "Pinner" Lipinski and Scott Nelson / guitars and Styrmonix / trumpet

Here's a fun one we've created as a tribute to the great Joe Zawinul, keyboard player with Weather Report, Weather Update, the Zawinul Syndicate and pianist with Cannonball Adderly.  Joe wrote Mercy Mercy Mercy in the 60s, but this tune brings in his 70's - 90's influence, where he used sounds and synthesizers, world class jazz musicians, and brought his undeniable influence to the world of electric jazz fusion.  

Joining us here are 3 of my favorite SoundCloud fusion players, Scott Nelson  https://soundcloud.com/scott-nelson-364333064 with his amazing guitar playing, Mirko Borach  https://soundcloud.com/stringburner with his slap funk bass mastery and now Athens' Themis Nikoloudis https://soundcloud.com/themis-nikoloudis on electric violin, who lights it up with a fabulous sound and exploration of rhythm, patterns and modes.   So great to have him join us here, and we're looking forward to working with him more soon.    These guys all deserve applause for their beautiful playing and spirit.  And while we are at it, let's raise a toast to Joe Zawinul with Cup of Joe...

The photo here is of the Alps, as Joe Zawinul was from Austria.

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Cup of Joe - with Scott Nelson / guitar, Themis Nikoloudis / violin, Mirko Borach / bass

This is my latest dance release, Dreamland.

Keep your dreams alive!!! 

Enjoy!

Dreamland (Original mix)

What a great group of players on Infinity.  Scott Nelson is at the top of his game on guitar, setting the head and building a great story.  He's a musical master and we are so happy once again to have him leading.  Alphio on djembe is a second master, one who plays many instruments with ease and taste, and so much soul.  And creating the deep funk fusion bass lines again is Mirko "Stringburner" Borach.  These guys are all among my very favorites.  We hope you enjoy Infinity.   The photo is of the magnificent Northern Lights above Lofoten, Norway.

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Infinity - with Scott Nelson / guitar, Alpha Roots / djembe,  and Mirko "Stringburner" Borach / bass

Time to groove again - this time with the incomparable Scott Nelson on guitar synth and Alpha Roots on djembe.  What a treat to have them both grooving here.  Check out both of their expansive galleries here on SC...
Scott Nelson:  https://soundcloud.com/scott-nelson-364333064
Alpha Roots:  https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots


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Tight - with Scott Nelson / synth guitar and Alpha Roots / djembe

A brand new track on my upcoming EP "30,000" All music composed and arranged by me Andrew using FL Studio 12 and Omnisphere 2. ENJOY!!! Feedback would be great :) My first track ever singing, MUCH LOVE <3

Circle Of Winners (Ft. Klassic)

Once Again, Truly an Honor to Collaborate with such Talent!
Vocals / Arrangement: Jack Tahbaz
Guitars: Jack Tahbaz
Orchestral Composition: Jeff Torres @Jtcmposr
Lyrics By: Demelia Denton @demelia-denton
In Collaboration with:
TCM Underground Official @mrinal-desai

Released: January 9,  2017

Terra Nova The Last Hope

Distracted by discerning words
Intransigent they come
With painful churn
We know the cause
Earth's destruction mourn
Cower, fragile, breathless, numb
Fragmented human blur
Err the people now see all
And deprivation creeps.
Espouse, believe, survive and fight
Or final judgement meet
Elucidate, illuminate
Slinking sun rays sneak
Time is short
No day or night
The Angels' shadows call
Radiate the hinting warmth
Heed, commence the chore
Warm the sleeping souls, ignite
From their grief and guilt
If Earth's rebuilt
There's time for all
And soon a new day's dawn

~ Demelia Denton ~ Copyright 2017 ~

Terra Nova The Last Hope - Jack Tahbaz | Jeff Torres | Demelia Denton|Prod. TCM Underground Official

We Appreciate All The Love. Its Just Music!! One Love.. Demo.. Any unlawful use of this piece without consent will result in prosecution........ Thank You Brother Rs. Frawstakwa https://soundcloud.com/rsfrawstakwa

NOT FOR SALE DEMO

🌇 No Doubt 🌇  Mp,3 Free D. L🚶Feat Rs.Frawstakwa🚶Trippy Mix. Dj.Ace MUSIZ Prod.🚶Logic ❌  2017

Cissy Strut is a funky, New Orleans type groove recorded initially by the Meters, and then performed and recorded by so many musicians.   Scott suggested the tune and we've decided to style it after a favorite version recorded by John Scofield.  We've lined up some great great players to bring Cissy Strut to SoundCloud - Scott Nelson and Stephan "Pinner" Lipinski on guitars, Mirko "Stringburner" Borach on bass and Alpha Roots with his signature djembe sound.  Scott's got the first solo and plays sweet rhythm guitar over the track, Pinner takes the second guitar solo, and I follow on Hammond Organ.  What fun this was for all of us.  
Follow each of these serious players:
Scott Nelson / guitar:  https://soundcloud.com/scott-nelson-364333064
Stephan "Pinner" Lipinski / guitar:  https://soundcloud.com/pinner
Mirko "Stringburner" Borach / bass:  https://soundcloud.com/stringburner
Alpha Roots / djembe: https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots

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Cissy Strut - with Scott Nelson, Stephan Lipinski, Mirko Borach, Alpha Roots and Jamie Rhind

According to the Urban Dictionary, the definition of hip is "Cooler than Cool, the pinnacle of "what it is"".  So with that Alphio and I offer Funky Hip 2, a remake of Alphio's classic Funky Hip where I've added a few more layers of fun.  Thanks for the great invitation Alphio.

Alphio and his music are definitely hip so click here to follow his fresh material:  https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots 

And here's a folder with our 14 tunes so far.  Great stuff:  https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind/sets/rhythm-and-space-with-alpha

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Funky Hip 2 - with Alpha Roots / bass and percussion

I´m very sad that Alphio has gone. He was a really fine guy.
Please remember him...

Alpha Roots & Soundwanderer: Thin Line

Jazz/Fusion keyboard player, composer and producer.  Marketing, advertising, publishing and sales career.  Originally from Chicago, where I developed a strong appreciation for the blues and classical, and moved to New York, where jazz and the fine arts are so deep.  Key musical influences include Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Zawinul and Weather Report, Chick Corea and Return to Forever, John McLaughlin and the Mahivishnu Orchestra, Stanley Clarke, Scott Henderson and Tribal Tech, Jeff Beck and Jan Hammer, Mike Stern, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Emily Remler, McCoy Tyner, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Larry Young, Buddy Guy, Santana and Earth Wind & Fire.   Former classical clarinet and piano player.  Unless noted, my music on SoundCloud was composed, recorded and performed using only keyboards.  An avid photographer.  Many covers here are my shots.  To see my photography look for Herbiejazz on Instagram or search for Herbiejazz on Google.  And a big thumbs up to SoundCloud and the SoundCloud community, and so many friends who have joined me to create.  Thank you all.