Jazz Funk & Groove

Bust Free 8

But I Do

The initial thought that came to mind in the process of making “Blackcurrent Jazz 2” was to create a landscape of ideas that capture the truest essence of Jazz but that also embodied the purest and most authentic hip-hop feel. The original Blackcurrent Jazz album (released in 2001) was a great piece of work but for me was more a mesh of beats and breaks and sometimes with tracks that didn’t even lend to Jazz at all. This time around I wanted every single song to scream JAZZ!!! But still using a combination of Jazz breaks that give off varying vibes.

I wanted this album to be more polished, more distinguished and more discernable than 10 years ago. Smoother, more intricate and ultimately more of a thought through process to it. So I set about the production process which I knew would be huge, because I wanted to use additional beats for 20 second interludes to be used in between each main track, which then ultimately doubled my production load. I also knew that the main selections all had to musically jump out at me and I wasn’t going to start writing until I had found all the right beats that made me feel as if I have the right ingredients for a classic album.

And then it started. Hours of sampling, cutting, chopping, filtering, and pitch shifting, mixing and then mixing again. Then came the writing, recording and editing, which for me is a very lengthy and meticulous process. And finally after over 6 months work came “Blackcurrent Jazz 2: The Gold Reflection” subtitled to pay dues and respect to the golden era of hip-hop (the 90’s).

Jazzphonics

Thought So…

Da Feelin

Love Mirage
© 2025 Geoff French

[Verse]
Saw you standing where the shadows collide
Fingers twitching like they’re tracing a tide
I stepped forward you stepped back
A ghost in the glass an invisible track

[Prechorus]
Can’t tell what’s real
What’s just a reel
Can’t touch it but I feel

[Chorus]
Love mirage love mirage
Reaching out but it’s camouflage
It’s there it’s gone it’s close it’s far
Love mirage love mirage

[Verse 2]
Eyes like whispers pulling me in
Words dissolve before they begin
I’m chasing shapes I can’t hold
Promises wrapped in illusion gold

[Prechorus]
Can’t tell what’s true
What’s just a view
I see it but I can’t break through

[Chorus]
Love mirage love mirage
Fades like smoke then takes charge
It’s fire it’s rain it’s light it’s dark
Love mirage love mirage

[Chorus]
Love mirage love mirage
Fades like smoke then takes charge
It’s fire it’s rain it’s light it’s dark
Love mirage love mirage

Love Mirage

Back to the Groove celebrates the iconic pulse of the 70’s and 80’s: deep basslines, tight drums, shimmering synths, and soulful harmonies that bring back the golden era of rhythm and style.

Back to the Groove

It's Okay

Keep Pushin'

Keep Pushin' (Purple Disco Machine Dub Mix)

So Good, So Right

Why Did You Do It

Why Did You Do It (One Two Jazz Mix)

La Torre Volumen Uno

Ahmed Fakroun - Nisyan

Classic track "Aimer D'amour" released in 1978 is a Disco/funk oriented 3rd solo album of the same name by Boule Noire. A singer-songwriter from Quebec that roams by Georges Thurston. The track features Albert Hammond's songwriting...

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Lyrics:

Aimer d'amour 
C'est aimer comme moi je t'aime 
Aimer d'amour 
C'est aimer comme moi je t'aime 

Depuis que tu es là 
Je ne pense qu'à toi 
Tu prends tout mon temps 
Tu es tout ce que j'attends 
J'ai besoin de t'aimer 
De te comprendre et d'être aimé 
De te prendre dans mes bras 
Et là tu sais bien pourquoi 

Aimer d'amour 
C'est aimer comme moi je t'aime 
Aimer d'amour 
C'est aimer comme moi je t'aime 

Il faut marcher ensemble 
Pour mieux se comprendre 
Surtout bien oublier 
Ce qui vient du passé 
Encore une fois 
C'est peut-être la dernière fois 
C'est facile pour toi 
C'est facile pour moi 

Aimer d'amour 
C'est aimer comme moi je t'aime 
Aimer d'amour 
C'est aimer comme moi je t'aime 

L'amour ne vient pas souvent 
Frapper au bon moment 
Quand il vient te voir 
Faut savoir le recevoir 
Nous on a qu'une chance 
C'est que l'on est ensemble 
Sans se demander quoi faire 
Faut laisser le temps faire 

Aimer d'amour 
C'est aimer comme moi je t'aime 
Aimer d'amour 
C'est aimer comme moi je t'aime 

Aimer d'amour 
C'est aimer comme moi je t'aime 
Aimer d'amour 
C'est aimer comme moi je t'aime

Aimer D'amour

Boule Noire - Aimer D'amour

Punkin Machine's "I Need You Tonight”, originally released in 1981, is another typical example of an underground hit, played at many a flat party these days like an obvious, bona-fide early 80s discopop hit when it was actually quite obscure until James Murphy unearthed it on his FabricLive Mix in 2007. Produced by Jerry Cucuzzella, the track is a feel good bumping disco track, with punchy bass, spanky guitars and sassy vocals that make for an uplifting and energetic listen - a nice throwback to the heyday of Montreal disco.

Why Did You Do It (One Two Jazz Mix)

Stretch

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