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The Brand New Heavies
377,643 listeners
The Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International. The group came up with the Heavies nam… read moreThe Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International. The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single d… read moreThe Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International. The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single declaring the artist "Minister of New Super Heavy Funk&q… read more
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Down To The Bone
100,596 listeners
Down to the Bone are a funk / acid jazz / soul band from the UK, founded and produced by Stuart Wade. Their latest release is "The Ma… read moreDown to the Bone are a funk / acid jazz / soul band from the UK, founded and produced by Stuart Wade. Their latest release is "The Main Ingredients" (USA/Canada: 19 Jul 2011, Trippin 'n Rhythm - Japan: P-vine - RotW: 24 J… read moreDown to the Bone are a funk / acid jazz / soul band from the UK, founded and produced by Stuart Wade. Their latest release is "The Main Ingredients" (USA/Canada: 19 Jul 2011, Trippin 'n Rhythm - Japan: P-vine - RotW: 24 June 2011, Dome). Wade states: "it's all about the … read more
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Groove Collective
126,776 listeners
New York City's Groove Collective transcends musical categories with one goal in mind: to move listeners' minds and feet. For mor… read moreNew York City's Groove Collective transcends musical categories with one goal in mind: to move listeners' minds and feet. For more than a decade, this legendary group of musicians has improvised and refined the stylistic crossp… read moreNew York City's Groove Collective transcends musical categories with one goal in mind: to move listeners' minds and feet. For more than a decade, this legendary group of musicians has improvised and refined the stylistic crosspollination of funk, jazz, house, Latin, hip hop, rock and ev… read more
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The James Taylor Quartet
134,524 listeners
Emerging from the tragic bankruptcy of Stiff Records, James Taylor, founding member of the infamous group The Prisoners, formed The James T… read moreEmerging from the tragic bankruptcy of Stiff Records, James Taylor, founding member of the infamous group The Prisoners, formed The James Taylor Quartet. JTQ's first single, Blow Up was released on the Re Elect The President (Acid J… read moreEmerging from the tragic bankruptcy of Stiff Records, James Taylor, founding member of the infamous group The Prisoners, formed The James Taylor Quartet. JTQ's first single, Blow Up was released on the Re Elect The President (Acid Jazz) label in 1985. It was a huge success, immediately attra… read more
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Young Disciples
75,212 listeners
A British / USA acid jazz band, formed in London in 1990, by Carleen Anderson (vocals, keyboards - aka Mardou Fox, the daughter of James Br… read moreA British / USA acid jazz band, formed in London in 1990, by Carleen Anderson (vocals, keyboards - aka Mardou Fox, the daughter of James Brown's protegé Vicki Anderson and stepdaughter of Bobby Byrd), Marco Nelson (bass, guitar, org… read moreA British / USA acid jazz band, formed in London in 1990, by Carleen Anderson (vocals, keyboards - aka Mardou Fox, the daughter of James Brown's protegé Vicki Anderson and stepdaughter of Bobby Byrd), Marco Nelson (bass, guitar, organ - aka Marc Nelson) and Femi Williams (percussion, program… read more
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Ronny Jordan
199,195 listeners
Ronny Jordan (born Ronald Laurence Albert Simpson on November 29, 1962 in London, England) was a guitarist at the forefront of the acid jaz… read moreRonny Jordan (born Ronald Laurence Albert Simpson on November 29, 1962 in London, England) was a guitarist at the forefront of the acid jazz movement at the end of the twentieth century. He came to prominence after being featured on Guru's tour de force, Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1, which saw releas… read more
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Galliano
131,003 listeners
Galliano is a London-based acid jazz group that was originally active between 1988 and 1997. The group was the first signing to Eddie Pille… read moreGalliano is a London-based acid jazz group that was originally active between 1988 and 1997. The group was the first signing to Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson's Acid Jazz record label. The original members were Rob Gallagher (voca… read moreGalliano is a London-based acid jazz group that was originally active between 1988 and 1997. The group was the first signing to Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson's Acid Jazz record label. The original members were Rob Gallagher (vocals - credited as Roberto Galliano), Constantine Weir (vocals… read more
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George Duke
308,537 listeners
George Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also maj… read moreGeorge Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also majored in the trombone. Early influences: Les McCann and cousin Charles Burrell. First gig was with … read moreGeorge Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also majored in the trombone. Early influences: Les McCann and cousin Charles Burrell. First gig was with the house band at the Half Note club and with vocal band Thi… read more
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Jazzanova
605,448 listeners
Jazzanova is a crew of DJs/producers from Germany (Berlin, Hamburg & Munich), inc' Alexander Barck, Axel Reinemer, Claas Brieler, … read moreJazzanova is a crew of DJs/producers from Germany (Berlin, Hamburg & Munich), inc' Alexander Barck, Axel Reinemer, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Roskow Kretschmann & Stefan Leisering. They have been producing hits in… read moreJazzanova is a crew of DJs/producers from Germany (Berlin, Hamburg & Munich), inc' Alexander Barck, Axel Reinemer, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Roskow Kretschmann & Stefan Leisering. They have been producing hits in the breakbeat / electronic scene since 1996. Their music f… read more
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George Benson
1,068,356 listeners
George Benson is a jazz guitarist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 22 March 1943. He started out playing straight-ahead instrumenta… read moreGeorge Benson is a jazz guitarist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 22 March 1943. He started out playing straight-ahead instrumental jazz with organist Jack McDuff. Benson got his first experience playing with his several-year st… read moreGeorge Benson is a jazz guitarist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 22 March 1943. He started out playing straight-ahead instrumental jazz with organist Jack McDuff. Benson got his first experience playing with his several-year stint with McDuff's group. In 1964, at the age of 21, Ben… read more