Adam Glasser teams up with QB and Peter for another house meets jazz meets african music adventure, tag teaming on melodic shapes, where piano, kalimba and harmonica intertwine and overlap in a counterpointal dance.

Music composed by QB Smith, Peter Edwards, Adam Glasser
Published under Copyright Control, Mfiligi Music

Produced by QB Smith for Warm Days Productions
Drums, bass and synths by QB Smith
Kalimba by QB Smith
Piano by Peter Edwards
Harmonica by Adam Glasser

Mixed, as usual, by Toni Economides at The Garden

QB Smith Time Soul World Kalimbapella

Sandra St Victor Eternal QB's Hot Mix Snippet Soundcloud

Available to buy at https://warmdays.bandcamp.com/album/hot-music-volume-one

This album collects together some of my remixes and productions over the past couple of years, and adds a few new things for freshness sake

The track list has radically changed since it was started. Certain works that I thought I would include in the end got left out, and the longer it took for me to finish, the more bored I was with the idea of some of those songs.

Instead:

1 Rain Dont Stay - a teasing taster of something new from MdCL and I. 

2 Dalminjo’s cover of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s soul classic If This World Were Mine, featuring Pete Simpson alongside Zara McFarlane (I had originally suggested to Matt Bandy who A&R’d the track, to get Zara with Gregory Porter - one out of two aint bad, and Pete and Zara sound great together), this my remix

3 Selfish Skies - the newly revisited Hot Mix. The Atjazz remix is the famous one, partly via Vinny’s album, and was one of the earlier songs that many South Africans knew of of mine, this version is a gift and a thank you for the fans.
 
4 Man of Summer, which I had planned to save for the QB album proper, (this album is a producer’s/remixer’s album, the next album is more of an artist album) and was originally planned to be the title track of that album, but that project has mutated so much too that it makes more sense to include it here, and mark it down in history from now.

5 Hiya Kaya The Return - when I started working with Khensy I always knew we would have to redo this hit record at some point. All praise due to MdCL again.


6 Sai and Ribatone’s Avenue of Dreams pops up here in a just slightly different version to the one on Tribe.

7 A broken beat waltz(?) with the phenomenal singer Sandra St Victor with her song Eternal

8 Sense Of Life, revisited here, strictly as an interlude (or “Phase Transition”) 

9 Coffee and Honey was originally meant to be a remix for someone but it evolved to the point that none of the original existed, so, it turned into an all new Warm Days track, featuring two fantastic south african piano players, the master Andile Yenana and the rising star Thandi Ntuli, who inspired the title with her favourite drink.

10 Philosophy of Heat - an instrumental thing from Peter and I, with some inspiration from Herbie.

11 Strawberry Supernova needs no introduction these days. I’m very grateful to the radio guys who have championed this song, and to Khensy who sang it as beautifully as it deserved.

12 Music Is The Healing Force of The Universe, by Albert Ayler, is one of the most avant-garde of all the works in the spiritual jazz pantheon. When Patrick Forge had Masa (Nakamura Masato), Bembe and the band remake it, I got in on the game and gave them the remix. The Ayler original is not typical or easy listening, by average standards. In contrast, our version is a far more tranquil affair. I always loved the peaceful spirit with which Peter played the keys that day. It’s the right music to close the CD with, the keys here simple and on their own.

QB Hot Music Sampler

Khanya, the Zulu word for shine, or light, is a nod in name of course to the Common and Dilla anthem, while musically the track channels the vibes of the masterpiece that was Fantastic Vol II, with hints of both Jealousy and Untitled (Fantastic), now reimagined and reconstituted here as a deep house tribute to the late great one, the best that ever did it, James Yancey aka J Dilla.

With lyrics co-written by Alma Horton, Kabomo and QB, the intro and outro cadencially recalls Slum Village, intoning that "we can%'t forget your legacy", before Alma's verse mythologizes Dilla's affective and inspirational powers. Kabomo, singing almost entirely in Zulu, continues the theme, with an african astrology lesson on Dilla's rightful place amongst the stars that sing his name.

Deep, tech-plus-jazz-infused, Detroit-leaning, humble and most respectful house.

Produced and arranged by QB Smith
All keys and drums QB Smith
Vocals by Alma Horton and Kabomo

Lyrics and music by QB Smith, Alma Horton and Kabomo

Khanya (The Light: Ode To Dilla)

QB Smith feat Lady Alma & Kabomo Khanya (The Light: Ode To Dilla) SOUNDCLOUDEDIT

Hiya Kaya, in collaboration with Khensy, was originally released by DJs Kent and Euphonik under the then name Kentphonik and became a global house hit everywhere from London to Lisbon. Now Khensy has teamed up with MdCL and QB to bring the track back and up to date.

Lyrics by Khensy
Music Composed by Mark de Clive-Lowe
Published by Mashibeats (SESAC) / Copyright Control

All instrumentation performed by MdCL
Drums by QB Smith
Produced by QB Smith for Warm Days Productions

Hot Music Volume One

Hiya Kaya The Return

Khensy feat MdCL Hiya Kaya QB's (RADIOEDIT)

Recorded live at Jazz In The Cradle, South Africa, 2015. Mbira by QB (Kalimba), keys by Yonela Mnana, drums Siphiwe Shiburi, bass Amaeshi Ikechi, vocals Lindiwe Maxolo , sax Sisonke Xonti

Warm Days Ensemble - Time Soul World - Live at Jazz In The Cradle 2015

Warm Days, live at Chairmans, South Africa, May 7 2016, with a rendition of EW&F's See The Light (rest in peace giant Maurice White)

WarmDays - SeeTheLight - LiveAtChairmans - RIPMauriceWhite

Great song from Mark and Nia and the band, I was blessed to remix it, this the original tempo one, my preferred version., Thanks Thandi for the keys!

CHURCH Remixed

MdCL feat Nia Andrews - Hollow (QBs Afrikan Freedom Mix)

Bandcamp link is https://warmdays.bandcamp.com/track/the-real-nitty-gritty-qbs-magic-ritual-mix

Sun-Doe is the new project from myself and South African jazz musician Yonela Mnana.

This is a demo of one of the works from the forthcoming full length album.

After a year and a half of working regularly, in the studio, and on stage, producing together, recording, remixing, gigging all year, at the end of it all we made this record.

Sun-Doe, is  an African woman spirit, a Hermes-like messenger, who operates in the virtual realm in order to deliver her messages from across realms, encouraging us to invent the future. We just play the music. Sun-Doe raises different themes on different days. On this recording Sun-Doe tells us FREE PALESTINE. Stop the killing. Stop the war.

Yonela Mnana plays Rhodes
QB plays vibraphone, bass, and drums.
Produced by QB Smith
Everything else by Sun-Doe as channelled through Black Lives Matter, BDS  Movement, Louis Farrakhan Sr, Democracy Now, and Jon Snow.

Sun-Doe (QB & Yonela) The Real Nitty Gritty DEMO

Sun Doe (QB Smith and Yonela Mnana) Live in Johannesburg December 2016

Yonela Mnana plays the wow-wow and the head-explode-ness (piano, harp  etc)
QB plays the just-hold-it-down-ness (vibraphone, bass etc)

This one's for Pinky who will be missed more than words can possibly say. You are amazing. The ancestors are damn lucky to have you, you are Sun Doe xx

Sun Doe Live Jozi Dec 2016

The missing three minutes was the best bit. Askies people.
I'm not down.

QB & Yonela "Up (not down)"

Up(Not Down)

Recorded live at Chairmans Durban South Africa.
QB on the Ableton Push (moog, and vibraphone patches)
Yonela Mnana keyboard
Keo Kolwane vocals
Stanley Matlou on drums
Dalisu Ndlazi on drums
Keabetswe Mabaso on viola

Sun-Doe's Magic Ritual - Sais live at Chairmans South Africa

A deep trance-inducing jazz classic, recorded by Sonny Rollins, Lonnie Liston Smith, and in the Mtume vocal version that featured both Dee Dee Bridgwater and Jean Carn together. Remade and brought up to date, incorporating elements of all three.

Produced by QB Smith.
All instrumentation performed by QB Smith.
Vocals performed by Keorapetse Kolwane.
Mixed by Clinton McCreery at Bambu Studio London.

https://warmdays.bandcamp.com/track/sais-egypt

Sais (Egypt)

Sais (Egypt) (SNIPPET)

When I first heard Essential I's remix I was in love with this track. Probably my favourite house track of last year. My remix is more like a cover version of it. A conversation about jazz. 

As GOGO music put it "QB Smith who lately started his own label with the critical acclaimed “Selfish Skies” release, takes the original harmony progression and takes it further. Crowned with a new recorded vocal and great piano work out, his mix is a highly appreciated artistic addition to the release"

60 Hertz Project - Capricorn (QB's Hot Nights Mix)

The house remix of my first collaboration with Khensy, my favourite South African singer and nowadays a good friend too.

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=114862

Sunrise Feat Khensy QBs Mafikeng Vox Dub SOUNDCLOUD EDIT

A remix for Atjazz featuring Clara Hill. Done for a forthcoming remix project for Martin. I chose one of the less obvious and for me, more interesting, songs of his to rework. The original is in 6, and I like playing with different meters than just 4, so this one shifts between 4 and 6 and is in two different tempos at once. (With house music where it is 4 to the floor, playing with meter but still keeping that dominant pulse, gives you a much stricter way of working than in looser more syncopated music styles)

Also on Vinny Da Vinci's Deep House Sounds 9 compilation on House Afrika.

Sense of Life (QB Smith Remixes) [feat. Clara Hill]

Sense of life (QBs Hot Mix) SOUNDCLOUD EDIT

Getting asked to do the remix was great - J has a great voice, and the band deserve all the success they've been getting, (the album has sold Platinum, they're winning awards, they're touring all over the place)... I thought the voice deserved a more soulful approach than you usually hear with these guys, so I slowed it down. In my head was the idea of what Raphael Saadiq's Skyy Can You Feel Me would have sounded like if it was a slow house track. Something slightly latin, slightly jazz, and slightly neo soul... I have an alternative exclusive version of this for the forthcoming QB CD.

Mi Casa - Heavenly Sent (QB Warm Days Remix)

A remix for Japanese saxophonist Masato Nakamura's Sextet featuring Bembe Segue on vocals. Masa's album version is originally produced by Patrick Forge. The song, if you didn't know, is a spiritual jazz classic - Albert Ayler's Music Is The Healing Force Of The Universe. Licensed from Village Again Records Japan so that I could release. Please check out the original album version too. This will also be forthcoming on a Soul Candi CD later in 2012 in South Africa.

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=165617

Masa Sextet ft Bembe Segue Music Is The Healing Force Of The Universe QB Hot Mix SOUNDCLOUD EDIT

FEEDBACK

"It's just beautiful, long time since I heard a heart on a sleeve. Slow, really well thought out and a brilliant song! 10/10"
Martin Iveson - Atjazz

"Its beautiful! Amazing. Well done man."
Kid Fonque

"Beautiful beautiful…. great work man!!!Straight into rotation"
Enrico Crivellaro - Volcov - Isoul8

Produced and arranged by QB Smith
Drums bass and keys QB Smith
Rhodes and Piano solos Peter Edwards
Lead and background vocals by Khensy
Vocal arrangement by QB Smith
Harmonica Adam Glasser

Lyrics by QB Smith
Music by QB Smith, Peter Edwards, Khensy Cleopatra Mhlongo, Adam Glasser

Published under Copyright Control.

When you and I collided,
The universe decided,
A billion years became a day,
A kiss became the sun, 
Baptized by hellish heaven,
Scorched black as gold,
This love will light the planets,
Till the sun grows old

And when our
star has cooled
And it seems this
loves in winter,
We'll still be
together,
Strawberry
supernova...
When our
friendships older,
Moved to
something stronger,
Cooler,
Bigger,
Strawberry
supernova...

When you and I united,
Showered in the starlight,
The sweetest heat, created
Children of the sun
To teach to learn,
To love in return,
The beauty and the power
Till the angels burn

When yesterday
was stronger
And tomorrow's
just a dream we had
They'll still see our
footprints in the stars
Strawberry
supernova...
When singing turns to humming,
Dancers merely sway,
A painting
on a blue-black sky,
Strawberry
supernova...


QB Smith presents Warm Days ft Khensy and Adam Glasser - Strawberry Supernova - QB's Original (EDIT)

Produced by QB Smith for Warm Daze / Qhawe la Bantu productions
Music composed by QB Smith and Peter Edwards
Drums, keys and bass by QB Smith
Additional keys and solos by Peter Edwards
All enquiries to warmdayslabel@gmail.com
http://www.warmdayslabel.com

QB "Yes No Maybe" Hotstrumental SOUNDCLOUD EDIT

Warm Days 00009
Release Artist:	QB Smith, MdCL, Brian Temba
Release Title:	Man Of Summer
Description:	Produced by QB Smith
Keyboards by Mark de Clive-Lowe
Drums by QB Smith
Lead vocal by Brian Temba
Background vocals Brian Temba and QB Smith

Lyrics written by QB Smith
Music composed by Mark de Clive-Lowe, Brian Temba, and QB Smith

Published under Copyright Control

All enquiries warmdayslabel@gmail.com
http://www.warmdayslabel.com
http://www.qbsmith.com


I am fleeting thunder
on a blue horizon
nearby laughter
on an outstretched evenin'
I am a warm touch
all over your body
and shady branches
for your shelter

Im a thoughtful moment
scorched emotions
cool remembrance
springs conclusion

Im everything
Ive ever done
and ever seen
and ever felt
and Im ready
yes Im ready

I am summer
Man of summer

I am birdsong
at the window
I am ginger
on the breeze
Im a short sleep
on a tall day
I am sunlight
through the trees

I am quiet
I am kindness
Im yellows
blues and greens

Im everything
Ive ever done
and ever seen
and ever felt
and Im ready
yes Im ready

I am summer
Man of summer

QB Smith, MdCL, Brian Temba Man Of Summer QBs Hot Mix SC EDIT

Composer/lyricist/producer/DJ/label smallcheese.... (educator)

Blah blah yada yada. I make music. I spend my stolen hours playing jazz on an Ableton Push. I teach music and production. I've DJ'd a lot!!!! Produced a fair few records.  I like Dilla, Coltrane, Stevie, and a lot of house, broken and electronic music that reflects that space. As I'm getting older and in this time of intense violence I'm moving towards more spacious meditative sounds, jams like Astral Travelling, or Journey Into Satchidananda. I like philosophy and scifi and sunshine and women and poetry. Native of North London,, spent the last 18 months holding it down in DK (Soweto), standing out like a sore white thumb. Now back in cold grey blighty for a minute. It's been a blessed half a life so far.

QBSmith

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