This is the 1st single from the upcoming SHAOLIN JAZZ EP release SENSAI Q; a journey through the movie scores and soundtracks of the ingenious Quincy Jones guided by the penmanship of the mighty Wu Tang Clan.

Lyrics by Notorious B.I.G. & Method Man
Produced by DJ 2-Tone Jones
Drums performed by Biscuit Bynum

Available for free download at https://shaolinjazz.bandcamp.com/album/whats-leaving-single

What's Leaving

April 11, 2021 marks the 10 year anniversary of SHAOLIN JAZZ and the debut of our 1st mixtape project, The 37th Chamber. To commemorate this decade of dopeness we're adding a special installment to our tribute mixtape series called SENSEI Q; in honor of the legendary music mogul Quincy Jones. The 5-track EP features cinematic samples and breaks from the immensely underrated and accomplished catalog of film scores and movie soundtracks produced and composed by Jones. And in true SHAOLIN JAZZ fashion, each track is laced with the lyrical prowess of the iconic rap group Wu-Tang Clan. There’s also guest appearances by the late great Notorious B.I.G. and Wu-Tang affiliate Shabazz the Disciple.

The Study Of Crime (Q's Juke Jont Mix)

R.E.C. Room 11

Candy Man Rime

The Study Of Crime

Another sample from the forthcoming Shaolin Jazz: The 37th Chamber mixed by DJ 2-Tone Jones and concieved by Gerald Watson.  This is a blend between the classic Method Man and Redman collaboration, "How High", and the timeless Ahmad Jamal selection entitled, "Poinciana". 

The full 37th Chamber Mixtape is available for free download here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/vl7k0042fz3f0w9/Shaolin+Jazz+-+The+37th+Chamber.zip

How Sly

A majestic medley of lyrics by U-God, Inspectah Deck and Raekwon featuring Method Man and Ol' Dirty Bastard on the hook, blend with Donald Byrd's classic, "Lansana's Priestess". 

The full 37th Chamber Mixtape is available for free download here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/vl7k0042fz3f0w9/Shaolin+Jazz+-+The+37th+Chamber.zip

The High Priestess of Chessboxin'

The first single from Byrd Over Staten, a tribute EP dedicated to the late Donald Byrd.  

The full Byrd Over Staten EP is available for free download here: 
http://www.mediafire.com/download/6xfbke6sjc8cja9/Byrd+Over+Staten.zip

Love & Heat

The second single from Byrd Over Staten, a tribute EP dedicated to the late Donald Byrd. 

The full Byrd Over Staten EP is available for free download here: 
http://www.mediafire.com/download/6xfbke6sjc8cja9/Byrd+Over+Staten.zip

The Shimmey Roll

The third single from Byrd Over Staten, a tribute EP dedicated to the late Donald Byrd.  This track features the GZA, Inspectah Deck, and Masta Killa going in over a classic Byrd groove from '75.

The full Byrd Over Staten EP is available for free download here: 
http://www.mediafire.com/download/6xfbke6sjc8cja9/Byrd+Over+Staten.zip

Third Hustle

On January 17th, 2016 the original dirty rapper passed away.  His name was Clarence Reid, but he was known moreover around the world as Blowfly.  In tribute to his music and influence, the creators of SHAOLIN JAZZ would like to "Blow One for Clarence".


Here is a link to download the original and clean version of the track: http://www.mediafire.com/download/qiz778a6rc91k0f/BlowOne4Clarence.zip

Blow One for Clarence

“Sweet Nancy from Shaolin” is the newest addition to the SHAOLIN JAZZ music catalog. The project spotlights the work of the legendary and unsung Nancy Wilson set to the iconic wordplay of Ghostface Killah and the mighty Wu-Tang Clan. Nothing but gems for your soul and more. The project features appearances by Redman, Ron Isley, Killa Priest, Keith Murray, G-Dep, Puff Daddy, D-Angelo and the late great Big Pun.

For a free download of the album click this link: www.mediafire.com/file/8hsfl72u1el…lbum%29.zip/file

Sweet Nancy from Shaolin

13. Tuned Back

12. Will Never Do It Left [the dirty version]

11. Save Your Love(lude)

10. My M.E.T.H.O.D.

9. Waitin' for Firewater

7. The Special

6. The Ocean

5. Slang Road

4. From Wu to Me

3. Good Kidd (remix)

2. Save Me Nancy

1. Ain't No Intro

In May of 2016 the creators of SHAOLIN JAZZ traveled to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to collaborate and perform with local Ethio-Jazz and Hip Hop artists at the African Union and US Embassy.  Upon returning they shared their experiences musically with a special SHAOLIN JAZZ L!VE show held at Tropicalia in Washington, DC on June 4th.  It was a high energy fusion of Hip Hop and Ethio-Jazz sounds performed by the Sound of the City Band led by DJ 2-Tone Jones and featuring local Ethiopian American vocalists.  

This EP features selections from that historic night recorded live.  Enjoy.

SHAOLIN JAZZ in Ethiopia - L!VE @ Tropicalia EP

The Solos

Fall in Love

The Brew Out

This a snippet of a rearrangement of "Baby I Got Yo Love" from SHAOLIN JAZZ: The 37th Chamber produced and recorded by Sound of the City. The track personnel is:

DJ 2-Tone Jones | Turntables
Biscuit Bynum | Drums
Antone 'Chooky' Caldwell | Bass
Mr. Higgz | Keys
Kenny Koonga | Percussion 
Precious Joubert | Vocals
Alison Carney | Vocals

Copy and paste this link for a free download of the full sampler:
http://www.mediafire.com/?myquurrrw5nu8

Baby I Still Got Yo Love (snippet)

This is a clean version of the second track off of the Gil Scott Suite EP.

The full Gil Scott Suite EP is available for free download here: 
http://www.mediafire.com/download/9czas24bonbn114/The+Gil+Scott+Suite.zip

Gil's Pinky Ring (pt.2) clean edit

This is a clean version of the first track off of the Gil Scott Suite EP.

The full Gil Scott Suite EP is available for free download here: 
http://www.mediafire.com/download/9czas24bonbn114/The+Gil+Scott+Suite.zip

Gil's Pinky Ring (pt.1) clean edit

The first sample from the forthcoming Shaolin Jazz: The 37th Chamber mixed by DJ 2-Tone Jones.  The concept for the project was originally developed by Gerald Watson who got the idea from an interview with graphic designer Logan Walters; the creator of a series of jazz-inspired Wu-Tang album covers dubbed, Wu-Note.  Mr. Walters liked the conecpt for the actual mix so much that he agreed to create the design cover art for the project.

This track features Raekwon, Inspectah Deck and Method Man over a blend between Pharaoh Sanders' "Astral Traveling" and Jneiro Jarel's "Pharaoh's Dream".  

The full 37th Chamber Mixtape is available for free download here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/vl7k0042fz3f0w9/Shaolin+Jazz+-+The+37th+Chamber.zip

Astral C.R.E.A.M. (The Pharaoh-Jarel Beatdown Remix)

The brainchild of Gerald Watson and DJ 2-Tone Jones, SHAOLIN JAZZ - The 37th Chamber is a conceptual mix project whereby Jazz instrumentals and samples are fused with lyrics and clips from the Wu-Tang Clan.

Check the song descriptions for download links.

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