ContempJz3

Subterranean / basement offering - this is a rare outing for my guitar which I love to pick at (even tho it's steel strings numb my fingers!).
Another rarity is a wail on my old Pierret tenor sax which I've had since 1972 and still blows nice.
4 tracks sax  / 6 tracks guitar.

Dark Corner Quartet (Blues for a Dark Corner)

Catpath 2.0

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"Death" Free Benny The Butcher Type Beat (Instrumental)

Pianist David Ake tends to his musical garden with a "Green Thumb" of unstoppable melodic sensibility on his seventh release for Posi-Tone Records. Along with the capable accompaniment of saxophonist Tony Malaby, bassist Boris Kozlov and drummer Rudy Royston, Ake continues growing steadily in the direction of his 2022 release "Slingshot" and 2018 release "Humanities" by making bold statements of purpose with his stunning musicianship and an exciting program of original compositions. Whether one is already familiar with the music of David Ake or discovering his natural talent for the first time, "Green Thumb" will surely take root in the hearts and minds of jazz fans and blossom forth into bright moments for listeners everywhere.

Green Thumb

Good Afternoon

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David Ake - Good Afternoon

APHEX TWIN 4  moutain covers （previous version）

Rising Star vibraphonist Behn Gillece strikes an effortless and joyous balance between sound, silence and rhythm on his new album “Between The Bars.” With tasteful application of his craft, Gillece repeatedly shifts his focus back and forth between a variety of techniques and perspectives. While doing this, he moves straight forward through a series of original compositions that skillfully combine his high-powered harmonic approach with stunning displays of lyricism, creating an engaging set of transformative tour de force performances. Gillece shines brightly throughout, while clearly enjoying the supportive companionship of pianist Art Hirahara, bassist Peter Slavov, and drummer Vinnie Sperrazza, each of whom provide unique contributions to the proceedings. Also joining the band for a few tracks are saxophonists Diego Rivera and Patrick Cornelius, along with talented newcomer trombonist Altin Sencalar. With an expressive program of musical expeditions, “Between The Bars” is an engaging exposition that will transport listeners into new realms of insight and sonorous delight.

Between The Bars

Behn Gillece - Between The Bars

Berlin '87

© Joe Liberty 2023. All rights reserved.

TurnYouOnLoveBomb

On a cool clear summer night
Someone said to me
Try a little of this my friend
And set your spirit free

Stopped and thought about it
For a second maybe two
And said ah what the hell now
What’ve I got to lose
And they said

Sit on back now and enjoy the show
Let me turn you

On… love bomb
Turn you on…
To loving
Yea

Break

You are the centre
The beginning and the end
This place in time will never be again
May you live forever in love

Break

Now I’m riding down the highway
Feeling oh so fine
And in part I owe it to the one that turned me on that time
So if you’re feeling lucky, keen to learn a thing or two
You know I’m more than happy to do the same for you

Just sit on back now and enjoy the show
Let me turn you

On… love bomb
Turn you on…
To loving
To loving

Well alright
You got it
Let’s go 
Now

TurnYouOnLoveBomb

Yamaha Tenor Saxophone
Yamaha Bass Guitar
Squire Mini Guitar

I've Got An Idea, But..

T-The World of Kafka

Intense 

Intense 

The darkness is intense
The brightness is intense 
The noise is intense
The quiet is intense
The people are intense
Being alone is intense

Feel, feel, feel, feel 
Feel my way
The moving raw emotion
Raw emotion comes my way

The darkness is intense
The brightness is intense 
The noise is intense
The quiet is intense
The people are intense
Being alone is intense


Spin, spin, spin, spin
Spin a thought 
Weave it in and weave it out now
Find the missing link between us
It’s intense
It’s intense 
It’s intense

The blankness is intense
The patterns are intense 
The static is intense
The movement is intense
The outside is intense
The inside is intense.

Intense

THE BOY - CRYSTAL (DEMO)

Everything by THE BOY

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CRYSTAL

Some more from the now defunct halls of the Rat Palace (RIP). This is Hexfarm together for the first time in many ears. After a lengthy free jam we stupidly/delightfully attempted to play through some of our old tunes - most lasted not very long before descending into " what the fuck came next"... This one is so abstract we bluffed our way through, although there is perhaps more recorded laughter than actual notes. A true story of Arachnid Love.

Rat Palace Jams - Hexfarm/If I Was A Spider

Oily

3-3-23
fredrick street studios 
with the congregation on vocals and acoustic bass
coldheart on vocals and guitar

dig

everything old is new again
every story ever told
will be retold again
every note in every scale
have all been sung before
everything old is new once more

show , don't tell
know the rules 
before you break them
yer sunset will be
someone else's dawn

look ma , no hands !
let yer actions
reflect intentions
the more you see it
the more it comes back around

sometimes you dig
to find the silver lining
so dig some stairs
to reach the eden
that's been hiding

you have to live
so dump full buckets
here behind you
sometimes you dig
to let the silver lining find you

dig with the congregation

Distante

Şatellites band leader Itamar Kluger has unveiled a new psychedelic funk project, Eje Eje, and we have the exclusive premiere of their latest single "Saved From The Jazz." The track is lifted from the forthcoming 'Middle Eastern Grooves' compilation on Batov Records, which features standout tracks from the label's highly successful series of 7" singles.

"Saved From The Jazz" is a groovy and hypnotic track that showcases the intersection of Western and Eastern musical styles. The dynamic drumming of Sababa 5’s Raz Man provides a powerful foundation for Kluger’s psychedelic guitar riffs and hypnotic bassline, creating a unique sound that is both funky and ethereal. According to DJ Kobayashi, Itamar just “keeps on surprising me with great music”. 

The 'Middle Eastern Grooves' compilation is a double gatefold LP that spans from 2015 to the present day, featuring a mix of classic favorites, new releases, and never-before-heard gems from some of the most talented emerging artists. The compilation offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of Batov Records' sound and its place in the wider musical context.

Other artists featured on the album include the iconic producer and multi-instrumentalist Kutiman, Batov staples Sababa 5 and Şatellites, Radio Trip's El Khat remix, and The Buttering Trio, among others.

Batov Records' 'Middle Eastern Grooves' 7" series has become a staple in the sets of DJs looking to broaden their sets to incorporate psychedelic and Middle Eastern sounds alongside the familiar funk, jazz, and soul catalogue.

DJ Kobayashi, co-founder of Batov Records, hand-selected the tracks for the compilation. When he isn't managing the label, Kobayashi can be found digging for grooves and melodies that stand out from the norm, and sharing them at venues like Brilliant Corners, Spiritland, and his biweekly show on Soho Radio.

The 'Middle Eastern Grooves' compilation will be available on double gatefold vinyl and for digital download and streaming from May 19th, 2023. "Saved From The Jazz" is a perfect introduction to the unique and captivating sounds that the compilation has to offer.

Exclusive Premiere: Eje Eje "Saved From The Jazz" (Forthcoming on Batov Records)

No Chaser (disquiet 0587)

Music - https://soundcloud.com/paploviante-and-friends/long-way-open-collaboration-offer
Vox & Lyrics - https://soundcloud.com/the-fly-frawstakwa-1/fly-focus-132bpm?in=frawstakwa/sets/open-for-collab-1
MOSNAR DET - Remixing, Drum/ Sax Programming
Special Thanks to my collaborators o this one! check out their profiles!

Paploviante - Long Way/ FRAWSTAKWA  - Fly Focus (Open Collabs)

drawn take1

A nice zombie who honors the moment does not allow himself to be terrorized by the future and the past. While two guardian spirits shield him from good advice.

All tracks and Images by Heinz Kobalt  and Artificial Intelligence.