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Here is the second EP of Makala Jazz Funk Band called "Passion Fruit", which includes 2 original songs of forthcoming first album of group, and 2 remixes of the first EP "Orrua" released in 2013. Tracks 1 & 2 recorded by Antxon Sarasua at ARS studio, Zarautz and Jon Oiartzun at Jomes Hamilton studio, Andoain. Track 1 & 2 mixed by Jimmy Bidaurreta at JB Imre studio, Vitoria-Gasteiz. Track 3, remixed & produced by Ezequiel Lodeiro aka Doctor Stereo in Buenos Aires. Track 4, remixed & produced by Mikel Makala in Zarautz. Mastered at Studio Schoenrock (Stuttgart, Germany). Graphic design and illustrations are made by Txarly Brown from Barcelona. MJFB are: Oihan Lopetegi (Vocals); Antxon Sarasua (Organ); Ander Ederra (Guitar); Ander Zulaika (Drums); Mikel “Makala” Unzurrunzaga (Bass).

Tracks 1 & 2 (drums, bass & organ) recorded by Antxon Sarasua at ARS studio, Zarautz.
Tracks 1 & 2 (guitar & vocals) Jon Oiartzun at Jomes Hamilton studio, Andoain.
Track 1 & 2 mixed by Jimmy Bidaurreta at JB Imre studio, Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Track 3, remixed by Doctor Stereo in Buenos Aires.
Track 4, remixed by Makala in Zarautz.
All tracks mastered by Studio Schoenrock, Stuttgart.
Graphic design by Txarly Brown, Barcelona.

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Makala Jazz Funk Band "Wack Wack (Doctor Stereo Remix)"

After two initial EPs containing first remixed tracks of MJFB "Xake!" (Orrua Diskak © 2015) album, here comes finally the "Xake! Remixed" album. This time you'll find the whole album remixed by different DJs & Producers from all over the world; such as Doctor Stereo from Argentina producing a delightful & rhythmic piece of modern Jazz of classic song "Wack Wack”; the impressive and funny Breakbeat Funk "Karam Bani" track by the master of the remix Voodoocuts from Berlin; the brilliant Disco-Boogie Soul "Passion Fruit" remix song by Vienna's Shantisan giving the very unique Neil Rodgers (Chic & Sister Sledge) productions feeling; the elegance of Jimmy Bidaurreta on the "Baztan" remix, absolute piece of Nu-Jazz; the silky and catchy production of Neo-Soul by the hand of Basque young producer Telmo Trenor; the sophisticated work on "5 Sense" remix with touch of 80's Modern-Soul, produced by Fundación Tony Manero members, Lalo López & Miguelito Superstar from Barcelona; the jazzy fresh "Searching for Better" remix coming from Tesaloniki by the hand of Larry Skg, Greek deejay and producer; the Funky Breaks & Soul “Sweat It” magnific remix produced by Jayl Funk from Nuremberg; the wild & crazy Afro-Funk & Breaks “Ihes” remix by Dutch producers Pushin’ Wood SoundSytem; the happy Classic-Soul “Orrua” instrumental remix by Makala; and the hot & tropical Latin Soul Jazz “Hector” by The Cisco Kids from Bilbao.
Listen Album Here: http://orruadiskak.bandcamp.com/album/xake-remixed-album

Xake! Remixed

Makala Jazz Funk Band "Baztan (Jimmy Bidaurreta Remix)"

Makala Jazz Funk Band is the new project as live group of DJ Makala. It comes from Zarautz (Basque Coast) and it is formed by some local experimented musicians such as Antxon Sarasua (keyboards), Ander Zulaika (drums), Oihan Lopetegi (vocals), Martin Asarian (guitar) & Mikel “Makala” Unzurrunzaga (bass). The repertory of band goes from 50s & 60s Jazz & Rhythm’n’Blues to 70s Groove Funk & Disco Soul. Since 2012 Spring, MJFB project has offered around 50 live concerts across different Basque venues & clubs, as well as Jazz Festivals during Summer 2013, exactly Heineken Jazzaldia Festival of Donostia-San Sebastián and “Mini-Jazz” event at International Jazz Festival of Vitoria-Gasteiz, and also on Summer 2014, playing at Jazz Fermin Festival in Pamplona. During the summer of 2013, the band has recorded its first EP Single called “Orrua”, in brand new label Orrua Diskak, including three Jazz-Funk cover songs of Young-Holt Unlimited, Eddie Bo & Geraldo Pino, and an original tune called “Orrua” (which in basque means “roar”). And on Summer 2014, their released a second EP called “Passion Fruit”, including 2 new original songs of project plus two remixes of the first EP, one made by Doctor Stereo from Argentina and another one by Makala. During the month of March 2015, the Makala Jazz Funk Band project will release “Xake”, its first studio album.

TECHNICAL CREDITS: 

All tracks produced by Makala Jazz Funk Band

Tracks "5 Sense", "Ihes", "Searching For Better", "Karam Bani", "Shine", "Hector" & "Baztan" recorded, produced & mixed by Maikel Gartzia at N. Sound studio in Andoain (Basque Country)

Tracks "Swear It", "Orrua", "Passion Fruit" & "Wack Wack" recorded & produced by Antxon Sarasua at ARS Studio in Zarautz (Basque Country)

Tracks "Swear It" & "Passion Fruit" guitars & vocals recorded by Jon Oiartzun at Jomes Hamilton Studio in Andoain (Basque Country).

Tracks "Swear It" & "Passion Fruit" mixed by Jimmy Bidaurreta at JB Imre Studio in Jungitu (Basque Country).

Track "Jon Braun" recorded, produced & mixed by Mikel Kazalis at Fidelenea Studio in Zarautz (Basque Country).

Track "Jon Braun" previously released on album CD compilation "Imanol Urbieta - Bakarrik eta Libre" (Elkar / Zarauzko Udala © 2013)

All tracks mastered by Andreas Schoenrock at Schoenrock Studio (Stuttgart, Germany)

Cover Photo by Mikel Yerobi (Zarautz)

Artwork & Design by Txarly Brown (Barcelona)

Orrua Diskak © 2015

Xake!

Makala Jazz Funk Band "5 Sense"

After the release of the first EP "Xake! Remixed Vol. 1" on December 2015, here comes the second issue of Makala Jazz Funk Band remixes, called "Xake! Remixed Vol. 2". In this occasion, remix producers list is formed by Shantisan from Wien, Miguelito Superstar from Barcelona, Jayl Funk from Nuremberg and Pushin Wood Soundsystem from Groningen. 


Después del lanzamiento del primer EP "Xake! Remixed Vol. 1" en Diciembre del 2015, aquí llega la segunda entrega de los remixes de la Makala Jazz Funk Band, llamados "Xake! Remixed Vol. 2". En esta ocasión los productores de los remixes son Shantisan de Viena, Miguelito Superstar de Barcelona, Jayl Funk de Nuremberg y Pushin Wood Soundsystem de Groningen.

Xake! Remixed Vol. 2

Makala Jazz Funk Band "Passion Fruit (Shantisan Remix)"

After two initial EPs containing first remixed tracks of Makala Jazz Funk Band "Xake!" (Orrua Diskak © 2015) album, here comes finally the "Xake! Remixed" album. This time you'll find the whole album remixed by different DJs & producers from all over the world; such as Doctor Stereo from Argentina producing a delightful & rhythmic piece of modern jazz of classic "Wack Wack” tune; the impressive and funny funky breakbeat "Karam Bani" track by the master of the remix Voodoocuts from Berlin; the brilliant disco-boogie soul piece "Passion Fruit" remix song by Vienna's Shantisan giving the very unique Neil Rodgers (Chic & Sister Sledge) productions feeling; the elegance of Jimmy Bidaurreta on the "Baztan" remix, absolute piece of nu-jazz; the silky and catchy production of neo-soul by the hand of Basque young talent producer Telmo Trenor; the sophisticated work on "5 Sense" remix with a touch of 80's modern-soul, produced by Fundación Tony Manero master members, Lalo López & Miguelito Superstar from Barcelona; the jazzy fresh "Searching for Better" remix coming from Tesaloniki by the hand of Larry Skg, Greek deejay and producer; the funky breaks & soul “Sweat It” magnific remix produced by Jayl Funk from Nuremberg; the wild & crazy afro-funk & breaks “Ihes” remix by funniest Dutch producers Pushin’ Wood SoundSytem; the happy classic-soul “Orrua” instrumental remix by Makala himself; and the hot & tropical latin soul jazz “Hector” by The Cisco Kids trio from Bilbao.

Makala Jazz Funk Band "Hector (The Cisco Kids Remix)"

In the 2018 year, the DJs collective/platform Global Funk based in the Basque Country celebrates the 10 year anniversary. During this period they've been organizing multiple events: parties with international and local guest DJs, such as Alice Russell & TM Juke, Nickodemus, Captain Planet, Tahira, Dusty, Txarly Brown, Jesús Bombín,... to name a few, collaborations with some festivals, shows and tours across Europe,... To celebrate this first decade, DJ Makala, the man behind since the beggining, has made a compilation with 20 tracks, describing the trajectory of Global Funk with differents songs, remixes, re-edits, re-works,... produced by themselves, which has been a kind of soundtrack of the collective during whole this first decade. Let's Dance in Baskenland!


En el año 2018, la plataforma/colectivo de DJs Global Funk con sede en el Pais Vasco cumple 10 años de andadura. En todo este tiempo han venido organizando multiples eventos, como fiestas con DJs invitados locales e internacionales tales como Alice Russell & TM Juke, Nickodemus, Captain Planet, Tahira, Dusty, Txarly Brown, Jesús Bombín,... por citar algunos, colaboraciones con festivales, actuaciones y tours por Europa. Para celebrar dicho acontecimiento, su principal mentor DJ Makala ha compilado este disco con 20 temas, describiendo la trayectoria de Global Funk con diferentes canciones, remixes, re-edits, re-works,... producidos por ellos mismos, que han sido en cierto modo como una banda sonora del colectivo durante está primera década. Let's Dance in Baskenland!

Global Funk: 10 Year Anniversary Compilation

Makala Jazz Funk Band "Karam Bani (Voodoocuts Remix)"

The Basque DJ, producer & musician, Makala is back! After two years of  “Unexpected Tapas” (Lovemonk © 2011), nominated to best world music album of Spanish Independent music awards 2012 (UFI), Makala strikes again with a new project called MJFB and a new label called Orrua Diskak. This time, Mikel “Makala” Unzurrunzaga Schmitz (Bass) has formed an organic group called Makala Jazz Funk Band, with some local brilliant musicians like Antxon Sarasua (Keyboards), Ander Ederra (Guitar) & Juan Otegi (Drums). The repertory goes from styles of Jazz & Rhythm’n'Blues of 50′s & 60′s to styles of Groove Jazz Funk & Disco Afro Soul of 70′s. This Spring, they’ve recorded an EP called “Orrua”, containing four explosive songs plus one bonus track. This EP Single of MJFB starts with an instrumental cover of “Wack Wack”, classic original tune of Young-Holt Unlimited, American Soul and Jazz instrumental musical ensemble from Chicago, Illinois. The second track called “Orrua” is a kind of Jazz, Rhythm’n'Blues, Ye-Ye & Surf instrumental song. Is the one and only original tune of MJFB on their first release. Also it is included on this EP another bonus track of this song called “Orrua (Alternate Take Surf Mix)”. The third cut, “Live It Up” is a Jazz Funk revision tune of James K-Nine, originally recorded on 1973. It seems that the great Eddie Bo was behind this original song. On the fourth track, we have a 70′s Disco Afro Soul style instrumental cover of “Heavy Heavy Heavy” song, originally composed & recorded by the great Geraldo Pino, Sierra Leone’s famous Funk artist. All tracks has been recorded at Antoine Renault Studio (Zarautz, Basque Country), mixed at Euridia Studios (Bilbao, Basque Country) and mastered at Studio Schoenrock (Stuttgart, Germany). Graphic design and illustrations are made by Txarly Brown from Barcelona.

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Orrua - EP

Makala Jazz Funk Band "Wack Wack"

Mikel Unzurrunzaga Schmitz, aka Makala and/or DJ Makala, based in Zarautz, Basque Country. Since 90s working as DJ and radio host, is also a versatile musician, remixer, music producer and musical event promoter. ¡Sounds from the Global Funk to Modern Soul & Jazz!
Contact/Booking: info@djmakala.eus
Record Label: https://orruadiskak.bandcamp.com/

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