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First track in a new series of Sax Jams brought to you by Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago from their Ibiza home...
Hope you enjoy :)

Sax Jam  1

w/John Mayer - Stitched Up

Brief selections from my recorded work with other artists.

w/Guy Sebastian & John Mayer - Never Be You

w/Mocean Worker - Sistas & Bruthas

w/Richard Bona - Yara's Blues

w/John Mayer - Wheel

w/Ryan Montbleau - Draw The Line

A couple thoughts on Don Byas' 1945 performance of "I've Got Rhythm". Full post here: http://bobreynoldsmusic.com/4-minutes-of-mind-blowing-rhythm-changes/

Don Byas Analysis

Duke Ellington's classic ballad. Just blowing through some standards at home and this had a nice vibe about it.
Richie Garrison tenor sax, Terry Collie piano

In a sentimental mood

I wrote 'Tricknologists' after I red Dr. John's autobiography 'Under a Hoodoo Moon' - hence I dedicated the track to him. Check out the insanely great soprano sax solo by Jim Hunt. What you hear is the first take - no rehearsal, no chart, no instructions - Jazz improvisation at its pure best! Also listen out for the musky B3 Hammond organ playing by master Dave Limina.

The Cooker

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Tricknologists (feat. Jim Hunt)

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This tune is dedicated to the two horses that we used to ride - wild & crazy times! Guess which one was the bigger of the two (and which one I was riding:-)

Musically this is clearly inspired by the Funk of New Orleans. Thank you to all the inspiring artists that I listened to over the years: Dr. John, Neville Brothers, The Meters,
Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Professor Longhair, Smokey Johnson...to name a few...

Bo & Rhino (feat. Lenny Pickett)

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This tune is from the album 'The Cooker' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra. The featured soloists are Kathy Jensen on alto and bari sax and Kenni Holmen on tenor sax, as well as Mike Sturgis on drums. It is loosley inspired by the Buddy Rich Big Band, Brian Setzer Big Band and the Mel Lewis Big Band.

Triple X

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This is the 'theme tune' to an imaginary film like 'Pink Panther'. Jim Hunt is playing a fiery tenor sax solo followed by a plunger mute trombone solo by the ueber-talented Nichol Thomson.

Hausmusik

Theme From 'Diamond Tiger'

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This is the full blown remix of 'Bow Wow' by Thomas Feurer. Dazzilicious!

The Sound of Dazz

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Inspired by New Orleans this tune features Jim Hunt on tenor saxophone and Mike 'The Oracle' Sturgis on drums. A while ago drummer Stanton Moore sat in with us at the 606 Jazz club and took to this tune like a funky duck to funky water - it was amazing! Check out Stanton with the Funkestra in the video link below.

PERFORMERS:

Eran Kendler - guitar
Mike Sturgis - drums
Dave Limina - Hammond organ
Jim Hunt - tenor saxophone
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass, bandleader

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Produced, written and arranged by Stefan Redtenbacher
Recorded at British Grove Studios, Chiswick/London
Mixed and mastered by Rupert Christie
Artwork and cover by Julian Black
Released on RSB Records (RSB72875)
All songs published by Hypenstein Publishing (ASCAP)

Concubine Chronicles

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Jazz Cats

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Having lived right next to funky Portobello Road in Notting Hill, London for many years I thought I wanted to write a track to reflect the buzzing energy of the place. The fierce tenor sax solo by Jim Hunt is capturing my intentions really well too! The spacey vocals were contributed by fantastic pianist, violinist and vocalist Chinara Sharshenova.

Falling From Insanity

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This tune is my personal 'mash up' of Weather Report and Miles Davis of the 'Bitches Brew' days. The slow section is my Zawinul impression and the fast section is my 'Bitches Brew' impression. Super talented tenor saxophonist Gilad Atzmon and equally super talented keys player Steve Hamilton are both ripping it up. I think my back still hurts from having carried Steve's Rhodes up to the second floor to my studio:-)

Performers:

Thomas Feurer - flute
Gilad Atzmon - saxophone (Tenor)
Nichol Thomson - trombone
Steve Hamilton - keys (Fender Rhodes)
Mike Sturgis - drums
Bosco De Oliveria - percussion
Koby Israelite - water cymbals
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass, programming, additional keys

Forecast

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This seems to be a lot of people's favourite track. It is also the only track in which I allow myself a couple of bars to do a little "bass thang" with 3 basses and wah-wah pedal. Live, this is a great tune to let rip! Excellent solos of Robert Friedl and Dave Limina. 

Boozing Wizards

Shuffle Demon

Misty

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Listen to the full length version: http://soundcloud.com/rb-funkestra/03-the-cooker-feat-lenny

Get a glimpse of the recording session with tenor saxophone Funk legend Lenny Pickett (TOP, Little Feet, Borneo Horns): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5IawbJdmgg.

See Stefan and Lenny chatting about Tower of Power in the studio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDDhH36ETJA

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