performed by The Highbridge Lowballers
written by Tomás Doncker/Alfred Preisser/Randy Weiner
mixed by James Dellatacoma

"Kong" - Highbridge Lowballers, mixed by James Dellatacoma

 "Funky World” – performed by The True Groove All-Stars ft. Mamadou Diaite mixed by James Dellatacoma, written by Mase/Doncker.

Funky World - True Groove All-Stars feat. Mamadou Diaite, mixed by James Dellatacoma

From Fran's Session 6.18.15 
It's happening TODAY!! 7.2.15 

Who Says A Funk Band Can't Play Rock Jam

Frans Sessions :: 6-2-15
Michael "Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton - Guitar / Keys
Bill "Revered B-Ill" Fowler - Guitar
Eli Ward - Bass
Ian Kelly -  Drums

Red Hot Mom

1st song  and title track on Charlie Funk's debut EP

Give Me A Groove

Music by Susanne Alt
Lyrics by Lorrèn Rettich and Susanne Alt
Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/uonJvK3QK9I

Alto+tenor saxophone: Susanne Alt
Trumpet: Gary Winters
Trombone: Fred Wesley, Odei Al-Magut
Lead vocals: Lorrèn Rettich
Backing vocals: Lorrèn Rettich, Michael "Clip Payne", Susanne Alt, Robert Glass
Piano: Roger Smith
Organ: Roger Smith, Federico Solazzo
Synth bass: Ewald Ebing
Guitars: Bruno Speight, Jerôme Hol
Bass: Lars Karakusevic
Drums: Jamal Thomas
Percussion: Juri Küfner

Produced by Susanne Alt
Mixed by Roeland Jacobs at Wedgeview Studios
Mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering.
Additional vinyl mastering by Rinus Hooning
Photo: Michel Zoeter
Make-up: Selena de Vries
Artwork: Teis Albers
Thanks to Jean-Paul Gauvin at Vandoren Paris, Joop Wijnen at Vandoren Benelux/JT Music, Wen de Backer at Yanagisawa Benelux/AB Music, Serge Schrier at SD Systems instrument microphones. For Lyrics and all extended credits see album "Saxify".

Saxify (Single Version)

LET ‘SAXIFY’ GRATIFY
Saxophonist/Producer Susanne Alt’s thirst for great sax is fulfilled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (Jan 25, 2016)- The talented and gorgeous Susanne Alt born in Germany and based in the Netherlands has been hard at work on her much anticipated sixth studio project. ‘Saxify’ is being released under her own imprint, Venus Tunes which shows a very funky side to her craft!
Mainly inspired by 70’s and 80’s Funk Music, this latest work has the feel and groove with musicians lending a hand from Tower of Power, Earth, Wind and Fire, Maceo Parker’s band, S.O.S Band, Fred Wesley, Michael Hampton, Michael “Clip” Payne, and the vocalists Lex Empress, Lorren Rettich, Berenice Van Leer, Mavis Acquah, SaraLee Vos, who are staples from the thriving scene in the Netherlands. Working with them and incorporating the DJ element along with remixes is what gives Susanne that edge and extra groove.
All the music from ‘Saxify’ is written, arranged and produced by Susanne. Although the alto sax is her instrument of choice, she’s also featured on soprano, tenor, flute and backing vocals.
Other stand out tracks include “Wednesday Funk” which is inspired by the J.B. Horns and features Fred Wesley on trombone. Susanne on alto and Brooklyn MC Jorscan.
“From the canals of Amsterdam- keeping it live Brooklyn to Amsterdam”. Funky hook to chorus bridging the roots!
“Throwback” pokes a little fun. It has an 80’s Rapper’s Delight, Sugar Hill Gang feel and literally throws back to all Susanne’s musical influences. Fred Wesley taking the mic and going through the history as well as solo’ing his trombone. There’s even a sax battle with Scott Mayo too.
“Tudo Bem” has that Brazilian Jazz House feel with the sultry sounds of Lex Empress on vocals (Kraak & Smaak) Fred Wesley on trombone , Susanne Alt on flute and Jerome Hol on guitar. Great dance vibes, feel good song.
“Open Up” has a Rhythm and Blues sound that feels like a Chaka Khan song- - uplifting, super rhythmic with some incredible percussive sounds. Berenice van Leer (Lead singer of Kraak&Smaak and daughter of ‘Focus’ frontman Thijs Van Leer” is on vocals. Great alt and soprano solos.
There are 11 songs on ‘Saxify’. It’s a journey in feel good music, great musicianship, and lots of foreplay. Appropriately titled!
Music for grown ups and the not so grown!
Babies will be made!
About Susanne Alt: saxophone player, composer, producer living in Amsterdam. Released 5 jazz albums. Aside from playing jazz, she’s been known to collaborate with DJ’s.
Susanne has exploded on to the YouTube community with many of her videos going viral. She’s uploaded 100’s of concert diaries as her clips to promote her live show and technically wizardry.
Over the last 10 years, Susanne has released ‘Nocturne’, ‘Delight’, ‘On Track’, a double album ‘Live at Bimhuis’, and last release 'How to Kiss' and has been released in BeNeLux, USA, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France.  Susanne is Benelux endorser of Vandoren mouthpieces, ligatures & reeds, Yanagisawa saxophones and SD Systems instrument microphones. Susanne wears (mainly) Karen Millen.
‘Saxify’ production: Susanne Alt Mixed by Roeland Jacobs at Wedgeview Studios, Woerdense Verlaat Mastered by Darius van Helfteren at Amsterdam Mastering.
Interact with Susanne Alt here:
Twitter @SusanneAlt
Facebook SusanneAltOfficial
Instagram SusanneAltOfficial
www.susannealt.com

Saxify - Susanne Alt (Snippets)

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