Notes From The Bridge

Bridging the Gap August 30, 2023 *Anoushka Shankar: "Hamsadhwani Table Duet" (Anourag 2000) British-American of Indian descent plays sitar & composes. Her father is Ravi Shankar and is half-sister to American singer Norah Jones. *MIDIval PunditZ: "Nukhta feat. Kutie Khan" (Nukhta - EP 2019) Indian fusion group of 2 Delhi musicians Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj. Blend electronica with inst. like flute and tabla. *Bonobo: "Kerala" (Migration 2017) British musician, producer & DJ Simon Green based in LA. His electronic sound incorporates live instrumentation and experimentation with jazz and world music. *Bohemianvoodoo: "For Tomorrow" (Bouquet - EP 2020) Japanese jazz group feat. Bashiry on guitar, Nassy on bass playing jazz, smooth jazz & jazz fusion. *Kiyoshi Yamaya & Kifu Mitsuhashi: "Asadoya Yunta" (Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk '76 2022) KY: sax, composer & bandleader since 1950s passed away 2002

Bridging the Gap August 23, 2023 *The Tikiyaki Orchestra: "Space Tango" (Tropika 2023) Modern exotica music led by multi-inst./composer Jim Bacchi (guit. keys & perc.) adding to the Tiki culture milieu since 2008 *Don Tiki: "Polyamore" (The Forbidden Sounds...1997) Hawaii's own world class exotica group led by keyboardist/composer Kit Ebersbach, aka Perry Coma & empresrio Lloyd "Fluid Floyd" Kandell *Les Baxter: "Acapulco" (The Exotic Moods Of Les Baxter 1996) Am. musician (bari. & tenor, sax, piano, vox) & composer developed 'exotica' sound and scored many films. It was alleged he did not write or conduct certain major projects, but supporters called "sour grapes" on his detractors. *Lettuce: "Do It Like You Do" (Fly 2012) Jazz/funk collective formed by Berklee College of Music alumni in 1992. Band asked various Boston area jazz clubs to "let us play" and subsequently took the name 'L

Bridging the Gap August 9, 2023 *The Andrews Sisters: "Rum And Coca-Cola" (Single 1944) Swing and boogie woogie singers sisters LaVerne, Maxene & Patty were active from 1925-1967. This song helped introduce calypso to US audiences. *Ella Fitzgerald: "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen" (Complete Decca Singles Vol. 1 '35-'39) Am. Jazz singer known as 'Queen of Jazz' also known for impeccable diction, tone and improvisation, esp. scatting. *Billie Holiday: "Ain't Nobody's Business. If I Do" (Greatest Hits) Real name: Eleanora Fagen she was known for unique phrasing, tempo and impovisational skills. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by Lester Young *Chris Joss: "Little Nature" (Sticks 2009) French multi-inst. producer suffered from tinnitus and misophonia from childhood. Plays funk, jazz, acid jazz, electronic & lounge. *Bebo Best & The Super Lounge Orchestra: "Bolliwood Ghost Dance" (Sitar & Bossa 2007) Italian Be

Bridging the Gap August 2, 2023 *Alice Russell: "Two Steps" (Pot Of Gold 2008) British soul singer & solo artist has collaborated with many artists like Quantic, Nostalgia 77, TM Juke & Kushti. *Diplomats Of Solid Sound: "Lights Out" (DOSS feat. The Diplomettes 2004) Originally from Iowa City, Iowa feat. vocalists Katherine Ruestow, Sarah Cram & Abbie Sawyer *Lack Of Afro: "Take You Home feat. Joss Stone" (Hello Baby 2016) British multi-inst. composer, producer, remixer & DJ Adam Gibbons runs his own label: The Bastion Music Group. JS" Joscelyn Eve Stoker British soul singer *Crowd Company: "Are You Feeling It?" (Now Or Never 2014) One of the UK's top funk bands with a modern take on 70s soul/funk with a twist. Feature rich songwriting, catchy hooks & virtuoso musicianship. *Fort Knox Five: "Don't Go feat. Joe Quarterman" (Funk n' Beats Vol. 4 ) Wash. DC based recording act feat. Steve Raskin, Jon Ho