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Song of the Day: Bibliography – Pete “Phatdaddy” Rudd

Noted for his for his lock it in the pocket style of playing drums, making the most-sampled drummer in hip-hop today, multi-instrumentalist PETE “Phatdaddy” RUDD is also one of the most celebrated and sought after musicians amongst some of the music greats in soul and jazz. He has performed and toured with the likes of Patti Labelle, Kool and the Gang, Chaka Kahn, Miles Davis, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass, Pointer Sisters, Barry White, Donna Summers, plus so many others.

After rubbing shoulders with numerous prominent figures in music, Pete has decided to step out into his own lane to create his debut album titled ‘New Thing’, released in March 2023. Written, arranged and produced by the man himself, ‘New Thing’ represents the different styles and expressions of music that he has performed throughout his career, which spans over five decades.

Taken from the album, Pete presents his single, ‘Bibliography’. The title of the single perfectly reflects Pete’s long and varied music career as he intricately channels different elements to create a highly gleeful smooth jazz instrumental with heavenly topical tones, which immediately evoke a euphoric experience for the prospective listener.

‘Bibliography’ is available now across various music platforms. Have a listen below…

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Song of the Day: Love Like No Tomorrow – The Jeff Adams Experience

Released via MiParis Music label, THE JEFF ADAMS EXPERIENCE provides a smooth jazz instrumental titled ‘Love Like Tomorrow’, a perfect ode to cherish the time with close friends and loved ones, as tomorrow is never promised.

Leading the way with the smooth delicate flow of the piano keys, multi-instrumentalist Jeff Adams is joined by a team of award-winning musicians who has worked with some of the biggest and reputable names in the music industry, which features Stellar- awarding guitarist Alvin White (Patti Labelle, Ledis, Lalah Hathaway), international/ most sought after saxophonist Carl Cox, (Smokey Robinson, Maysa Leak, Gerald Veasley and Incognito), Drummer Gorden Campbell (Beyonce, Jessica Simpson and Ne-Yo) and Bassist Mark A. Walker (Will Downing, Maysa, Yolanda Adams).

‘Love Like Tomorrow’ was written and produced by MiParis label owner and executive producer Michael Upshaw, with Jeff Adams as co-producer and writer.

The single forms part of ‘MiParis Smooth Jazz Compilation Vol.1’, which is out now on all music platforms. The seven-track project includes Mark A. Walker’s highly received singles, ‘Duke’s Stroll’ and ‘Let Me Breathe’. Featuring awarding-trumpeter/arranger Phil Lassiter, ‘Duke’s Stroll spent four consecutive weeks at number one on UK’s CHBN radio playlists as well as receiving firm radio support across the UK. The soothing vibes of ‘Let Me Breathe’ was on constant rotation on radio stations across the globe.

Coming from a family of musicians, it comes to no surprise that Jeff Adams’ passion for music came at an early age. As a child, he would create an instrument from any object he could find! This led Jeff Adams receiving a set of bongos as a present at the age of just four.

Just like any other creditable artist in the US, Jeff Adams musical journey started at his local church, where he learned to play the piano, drums and bass guitar. Jeff’s passion for music ventured outside of the church walls and into the recording arena as an engineer and producer, live sound engineer, and professional musician.

Although he broaden his horizons outside the church, Jeff’s love and support for God and his church did not stray away for long. He currently serves as Music/Band Director at Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church in Washington, DC, where he had the opportunity to work many artists including: the late Darryl Coley, the late Walter Hawkins, Fantasia Barrino, Lisa Page Brooks, Vickie Winans, Marvin Sapp, the late LaShun Pace, James Hall, Jessica Reedy, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Karen ClarkSheard, Twinkie Clark, Sherri Jones-Moffet, Beverly Crawford, VaShawn Mitchell, Donnie McClurkin and Shirley Caesar.

The Jeff Adam’s Experience’s single ‘Love Like Tomorrow’ is available now across all music platforms.

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Song of the Day: Jazz Bar – Otysee

Independent composer and recording artist OTYSEE made his solo debut in 2019 with the single ‘Almond’. That track introduced a multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist producer from Germany who deals in laid-back grooves. His mostly instrumental tunes mix elements of jazz, pop, and hip-hop into laid-back lo-fi vibe.

Since his debut, the prolific producer has amassed a remarkable volume of work. In less than four years, otysee has released four full-length albums and over fifty singles. Growing up in a musical household, the young artist learned to play a number of instruments. Prior to launching this current project, the multifaceted musician collaborated on a number of projects and worked as the drummer in a rock band.

‘Jazz Bar’ is the latest single from otysee, released last month via all major streaming services. A wah-wah electric guitar introduces the track as the beat drops on a downtempo jazz-hop groove. Piano, bass, drums and guitar accompany the soloist, conjuring images of a smoky late-night cocktail lounge.

Check out ‘Jazz Bar’ below….

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Song of the Day: Element & Moderate – Feverkin

Detail-focused producer FEVERKIN‘s latest single, ‘Element & Moderate’ released via the Deep Heads imprint. ‘Element & Moderate’, is the first single to be released from the record label’s new compilation, Cosmic Vibrations Vol. 4, which will be released on the 26th of May.

A composer and producer residing in Portland, Oregon, Feverkin is the musical alias of Adam Orfale. Feverkin crafts his sound by sampling, morphing, and arranging recordings of traditional instruments. Drawing inspiration from Trip Hop, Future Garage, Lofi, Jazz, and Classical music, Feverkin strikes a unique balance between melody and beat, resulting in instrumentally-driven downtempo music that is both organic, glitchy, and moody. He takes inspiration from Burial, Alaskan Tapes, and Synkro to create music in the same vein as Òlafur Arnalds, Phaeleh, and Nightmares On Wax.

The beat work of ‘Element & Moderate’ is precise and intricate. As one might expect from a Feverkin recording, an array of instruments are scattered around the production. Upright Piano and Cello are just some of the many live elements incorporated in this incredible piece, not to mention loads of floating frequencies in which to lose oneself.

Feverkin tells us about the song: “‘Element & Moderate’ is about being at a crossroads and knowing the difference between which path you want to take and which path you need to take. This song started with a nearly 10-year-old recording of my friend playing the drums in a warehouse/office space. I edited and looped a particular part that had a vibe and built the song with the beat being the focus.”

Have a listen to ‘Element & Moderate’ below…

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Mark A. Walker Returns With ‘Duke’s Stroll’ (The Remix)

Steadily coming out of the shadows and into the spotlight from the smooth jazz community, bassist MARK A. WALKER returns with ‘Duke’s Stroll (The Remix). A highly sought-after performance and session musician with the Gospel, R&B/soul and jazz scene, Mark A. Walker has worked with notable artists/musicians, including Gerald Albright, Lalah Hathaway, Maysa, Richard Smallwood and Yolanda Adams.  

Handpicked as a lead musician for the single by Miparis Music Label Executive Michael Upshaw, Mark A. Walker perfectly ignites rhythmic passion in the tribute to the late great legendary George Duke, a highly respected multi-instrumentalist and artist known across multiple music genres around the globe.

For the remake of the blissful jazz instrumental piece, Mark A. Walker is surrounded by a stellar production team, led by Executive producer Michael Upshaw, which features multi Grammy award-winning arranger/ trumpeter Philip Lassiter and Grammy nominated producer Chris “BIG DOG” Davis as co producer/keyboardist.

A true force to be reckon with, Chris “Big Dog” Davis has produced 19 number #1 Smooth Jazz hits and has worked with the likes of Gerald Albright, Will Downing ,Maysa, Phil Perry, Glenn Jones, Chante Moore, Dave Koz, Najee, the late Nick Colionne plus many more. An 11-time Grammy Award Winning horn/string arranger, Phil Lassiter was the former section leader/arranger for Prince and the New Power Generation.

The original version of ‘Duke’s Stroll’ received high praise from radio stations across the UK, claiming the top spot of CHBN’s radio playlist charts for four consecutive weeks as well as receiving firm support from radio stations across UK, including Phoenix FM, Chocolate Radio, Pulse 98.4 and  Sonic Nation with Jeff The Fish.

‘Duke’s Stroll’ (The Remix)  was released on 17th February via Spotify and Apple Music


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