Some really positive things are happening around here and we're Looking Ahead.  Joined on this smooth original with the wonderful Sam Mendez on EWI (electric wind instrument), soprano sax and flute, Andy McLean on soprano sax and Al Schulman on guitar.  All such fine sounds individually and the blend even better.  

https://soundcloud.com/mcleanaf
https://soundcloud.com/santi-caballero
https://soundcloud.com/alanschulman
https://soundcloud.com/asisjazz

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares

Looking Ahead - Andy McLean / Sam Mendez / Al Schulman / Jamie Rhind

Catching The Wave - Lou Taverna / Andy McLean / Sergio Parraga / Jamie Rhind

Five trashy, Blues tracks I've written for SATV with Tommy Gleeson

Go Where The River Runs

Excited to release Spring Blossom, an original jazz tune with three of the very finest true jazz players on SC.   I have known Alan for a decade, having worked and played with him here in New York.  He's a world class digital marketing professional, superb and highly educated musician, collector of extraordinary guitars, and created the melody here for Spring Blossom.  Santi-Caballero Mendez is a wonderful multi-instrumentalist from Barcelona, and plays saxophones and flute with both ease and taste.  Santi opens the tune up on alto saxophone.   This is my first collaboration with Manuel, who is from the island of Sardinia, Italy.  Manuel is a superb bass player, and performs here on his fretless 6 string - an instrument I am certain Alan would love to get his hands on:).  Despite being born with a handicap to his right hand, Manuel has overcome this hurdle to create and play remarkable jazz and fusion bass lines and music, in addition to drums.  I'm looking forward to doing some very electric fusion tunes with him too, as his understanding of bass and rhythm is simply stunning.  Straordinario.

Grazi Manuel, gracias Santi-Caballero and thank you Alan.  Proud of what we have created here.  

Please check out and follow these wonderfully creative musicians:
https://soundcloud.com/alanschulman
https://soundcloud.com/santi-caballero
https://soundcloud.com/manuel-muzzu

As always, we thank you for your time listening, your comments and your shares, which go so far to spread the word and vision of these wonderful players.


Spring Blossom - with Alan Schulman guitar, Santi-Caballero sax, and Manuel Muzzu bass

Here's one For Miles.  For so many Miles Davis has been the ultimate influence on music.  From the 1940s through his death in 1991, Miles changed music no fewer than 5 times, moving it into new and unchartered territories, and bringing along with him some of the most influential players of each generation and ultimately, the 20th Century.  

For this tribute to Miles I have rounded up the very finest fusion players I know on SoundCloud to participate.  These are highly creative musicians, who understand what Miles has meant, the merging of electricity and jazz, and who are all superb improvisers.  

The trumpet is played by Vivek Patel, who brings with him the lonely Harmon muted sound for which Miles was so well known.  Vivek opens and closes the piece with elegance and with a harmonic and rhythmic edge that Miles was known so well for.  What a treat to have him join us.

Mirko Borach (Stringburner) anchors the essential modal bass line here, helping set and keep that funk groove.  During the 80s, the period from which this draws, Miles was playing with the great Marcus Miller and Darryl Munch Jones.  Think you'll love what German's Mirko brings as always.

The ordering of solos is as follows:

LA's Derek Cornet is a consumate musician, recording so many styles and composing significant pieces as well.  After hearing a fusion tune he recorded that reminded me of Mike Stern's playing (Mike was Miles' guitarist from '81 to '83), I wanted to have his playing on this tribute.  What a great start to the tune!

Australia's CHeeZ tackles the second solo and brings the fire and explosive playing he is know for on SoundCloud.  Anthony hasn't done things with other musicians here on SC and I wanted to give him the change to fly with these other heavyweights.  Wow.

New Jersey's Pinner - Stephen Lipinski - sits in for Miles' other famous early '80s guitarist John Scofield.  And does Pinner bust this out or what?  Bringing the same approach to rhythm and angular soloing that Sco pioneers, this solo is a masterpiece.  

Dan van den Berg follows Pinner with exceptional playing and virtuosity.  Listen how he weaves in and out with the moving chromaticism of my backing horn comping, nailing the movement perfectly.  Wouldn't have don't this tune without Dan, one of the true virtuosos on SC.  

New York based Alto sax pro Matt Criscuolo brings his Kenny Garret sound to For Miles, taking it in and out the way that Miles and Kenny did on stage together for so many years.   

Dutch fusion guitarist Rients Draaisma follows, with what is simply a remarkable display of sound and virtuosity.  This powerful solo showcases why Rients for me is at the very pinnacle of progressive fusion anywhere, pushing the very limits of concept and execution.

Spain's fine multi-instramentalist Santi-Caballero is our second horn, showcasing his tenor playing here.  Santi-Caballero takes it out all over the place here, moving in and out of the mode as Miles and his great '80s tenor player Bob Berg did together.

French keyboard player Julien Apelien is the perfect choice to join the team, and brings a great electric keyboard solo and sound in the style of Miles' Adam Holtzman, using fourths to create tension and ambiguity.

Mirko's fine solo technique is featured after Julien, and he just kills it on this one with his slap bass technique.

Italy's Daniele Turani has the concluding guitar solo and in his playing you will again hear a  superb sense of structure and organization, along with his virtuoso playing.  Such a treat to have him joining this Miles tribute.

For Miles concludes with Vitek's beautiful searching trumpet solo, which showcases his deep understanding and appreciation for Miles, as well as a modern jazz conception that also includes weaving patterns in and out chromatically similar to the great trumpeter Woody Shaw.  What a finish to this special tribute For Miles.

Thanks as always for your time listening, for your comments and for your shares.


BUY JAMIE'S MUSIC

For Miles: Patel/Borach/Cornet/CHeeZ/Pinner/vd Berg/Draaisma/Apelian/Mendez/Criscuolo/Turani

A new smooth original from the always wonderful Santi-Caballero Mendez, who plays both luscious tenor sax and flute, and Stephan "Pinner" Lipinski's tasty jazz guitar.  When you visit the happening Spanish island of Ibiza, look for Sam's great sound at the top nightclubs.  And Stephan's one of the very finest active SoundClouder guitarists, and nails this late night groove.

Follow both these great players!:

https://soundcloud.com/santi-caballero
https://soundcloud.com/pinner

and for playlists of the collections we have done together:

https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind/sets/swinging-with-santi-caballero
https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind/sets/smokin-with-stephan-stephan

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.

Sunshine - with Santi-Caballero Mendez / tenor sax + flute and Stephan Lipinski / guitar

It Won’t Stop is proud to present this 6-song hip-hop EP born from a trans-Atlantic collaboration that started last year. Amsterdam beatmaker Jay.Soul first got in touch with skilled Brooklyn wordsmith Justo The MC after coming across a few of his tracks from other projects online. The two hit it off musically and started crafting songs together, long-distance. A selection of these are now included on this digital EP. 

Both artists share a soulful and honest approach to their music as well as a love for hard-hitting beats and intelligent, effortlessly delivered lyrics. This has resulted in a varied collection of mature and clever hip-hop songs that draw inspiration from the much revered 90’s and 00’s, while definitely being rooted in the here and now. 

Tracks such as “Worldwide” or “Buddy System” pay loving homage to the sonics and vibes of Pete Rock and A Tribe Called Quest respectively, while Justo and Jay.Soul also explore more futuristic sounding styles on “Everywhere & Nowhere” and “Gotta Be The Best”. The first song that they created was “Crooklyn In Me”, which has already been licensed for use in an ad campaign featuring Will.I.Am. 

BACKGROUND 

Justo The MC (Christopher Shannon) is a Brooklyn born & raised lyricist with a confident, socially conscious style and lethal flows. He has been making serious waves on the underground hip-hop radar with previous projects, such as his: 

* Black Ops album (2017), entirely produced by 90's hip-hop heavyweight Showbiz, of D.I.T.C., Show & A.G. and “Sound Of Da Police” fame 
* album with Toronto producers The Lost Info called “Epiphany: The Lost Project” (2017), featured on massappeal.com, respect-mag.com, etc. 
* debut release “It’s Our Year” (2011) produced with DJ Vic Black (Gang Starr Foundation). Legendary producer DJ Premier even featured in the video, adding his stamp of approval 

Dutch veteran producer/musician Jay.Soul (Jeroen van Olffen) has been creating soul-, funk- and jazz-infused beats and organic electronica for 20 years. His diverse resume includes: 

* being one half of electronic/trip-hop duo AM444 with Chinese singer ChaCha Yehaiyahan (RBMA, Converse Rubber Tracks, Kode 9/Hyperdub). AM444 has released 2 albums, an EP and a 12” to critical acclaim, won an Chinese Abilu award for their collab with French rock star Matthieu Chedid (-M-) and had songs featured in video game NBA2K16, Michael Mann’s film Blackhat and Mario Testino x Vogue documentaries. 
* productions and remixes for Mr.Windmill (NL), Sole Profit (US), Huub van der Lubbe (NL), Cecilia Stalin (SE/UK), Pursuit Grooves (US), Corey (NL), Michael Franti & Spearhead (US), Giovanca (NL), etc 
* DJ supported for Jeru The Damaja, The Jungle Brothers, Rich Medina, Floating Points, Macy Gray, DJ Krush, etc. 
* tracks featured in numerous network tv shows, int’l films, ads and other visual media 

SOCIAL 

twitter.com/jaysoul_beats 
facebook.com/jay.soul 
instagram.com/am444music 
youtube.com/itwontstopprods 

twitter.com/mc_justo 
facebook.com/justothemc 
instagram.com/justothemc  
credits

Crooklyn In Me (explicit)

If I Don't Land (explicit)

There's an edge to the world right now and our original "Can't Catch A Break" captures a bit of the uncertainty, the tension and the mood.  Joined here by Sam Mendez on both alto and tenor saxes, Daniele Turani on lead guitar, Les Thomas on rhythm guitar and Ed van den Brekel on electric trumpet.   Let's hope that the world gets a break soon.  Be safe, be well and wear those masks and social distance.  
Check out these outstanding creators and musicians:
Sam Mendez:  https://soundcloud.com/santi-caballero
Les Thomas:  https://soundcloud.com/les_thomas
Daniele Turani:  https://soundcloud.com/danieleturani
Ed van den Brekel:  https://soundcloud.com/ed-trum-ped

Can't Catch A Break - Sam Mendez / Les Thomas / Daniele Turani / Ed van den Brekel / Jamie Rhind

Audio Producer/Editor/Master: Daniel Trim

Vocalist /Writer of new lyrics & melody: WiFi Yi Tong／伊瞳

Lyrics:

哦，这音乐抛给我喜悦，
哦，这音乐浇灌我热血，
Amazingly, amazingly,
奇妙无比，不可思议！
( Oh, this piece of music flings me a whole lot joy,
Oh, this piece of music infuses my blood hot,
Amazingly, amazingly,
Magical, wonderful, incredible! )

哦，这音乐让我情不自禁，思绪飞跃，
任时空穿越！
( Oh, this piece of music makes me so emotional, my thoughts flying unbridled out of control,
Transversing all the time & space as a whole! )

The afternoon has gently passed me by,
The evening spreads it's sail against the sky,
Waiting for tomorrow, just another day,
God bid yesterday good-bye.

The future is but a question mark,
Hangs above my head there in the dark,
Can't see for the brightness, staring me blind,
God bid yesterday good-bye.

Bring on the night,
I couldn't stand another hour of daylight;
Bring on the night,
I couldn't stand another hour of daylight;
Bring on the night,
The NIGHT!!!!!!

Life is like a ride, the mastering of a roller-coster, 
Ups & downs i have to take randomly as they occurred.
Driving ahead as calmly as a chill cool conductor,
Shaping my way with unique different character. 
Whatever how much tears will it be followed, 
I know they're coming out of joy & sorrow.

Up with mediocre norms i'v been fed,
I know i should follow the voice echoing in my chest.
Fervent with ambition, burning in my head,
I set my mind on a bright future to bet!
No matter (if) win or lose, i must try my best, 
To fight for it live, till i'm dead!

OhhOhh, OhhOhhOhhhhhhhh, OHHOHHOHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Bring on the night,
I couldn't stand another hour of daylight;
Bring on the night,
I couldn't stand another hour of daylight.

Bring on the night,
I couldn't stand another hour of daylight;
Bring on the night,
I couldn't stand another hour of daylight;
Bring on the night,
The NIGHT!!!!!!!!!

 

Daniel Trim Feat WiFi Yi Tong BringOnTheNight ( FullVersion )

Our Latin original Let Me In is dedicated to those at the crossroads, who are making the attempt to immigrate to another country in search of a better life.  Joining me are the exceptional Georg Boehme and Sam Mendez on flute, Sergio Perraga on percussion, and Joe Bongiovanni on guitar.   Sam's on the left channel and Georg the right.  Just check out what they have to say:
https://soundcloud.com/georg-boehme
https://soundcloud.com/joe-bongiovanni
https://soundcloud.com/santi-caballero
https://soundcloud.com/sergioparraga

As we depart the cruel 2020 and into what also seems to be an unforgiving 2021, let us remember those less fortunate who seek greener pastures, despite the challenges...Let Me In

Be safe, be well.  And thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.

Let Me In - Georg Boehme / Joe Bongiovanni / Sam Mendez / Sergio Perraga / Jamie Rhind

i fancy fusion of Indietronica, Triphop, Hiphop, Pop Rock, Industrial, Dance, Funk & Jazz in my music fashion, seeking a rich spectrum of splendor in audio-visual performing arts.

Daniel Trim Feat WiFi Yi Tong BringOnTheNight ( FullVersion )

WiFi Yi Tong 伊瞳