Notes From The Bridge

Bridging the Gap July 31, 2024 *Bidaide: "Nave Madre" (Single 2020) Cinematic soul group fm Barcelona Sp. playing moody shades of funk & soul. *Bajofondo: "Caminante" (Presente 2013) So. American musicians from Argentina & Uruguay play 'contemporary music from the Rio De La Plata.' *Ocote Soul Sounds: "Sal Si Puedes" (Single 2021) This single was written, performed and mixed by OSS founder Martin Perna. He played drums, bass, keys, clarinets, flute & saxophones. *Pit Baumgartner: "Virgin Forest" (Tales Of Trust 2008) German-Austrian soundpainter & sound designer PB is also the founder & producer of German nu jazz sensation De-Phazz. *The Dining Rooms: "Appuntamento Su Marte" (Do Hipsters Love Sun (Ra)? 2015) Italian downt. jazz & electronic duo of Cesare Malfatti & Stefano Ghittoni, *Club Des Belugas & Thomas Siffling: "Upper Valley" (Ragbag 2018) German nu jazz/soul group led by Maxim I

Bridging the Gap July 17, 2024 *Alice Russell: "Lights Went Out" (Pot Of Gold 2008) Alice Russell is a British soul singer who lists her influences as Aretha Franklin, Minnie Riperton, Eva Cassidy, Jill Scott & Chaka Khan. *Baby Charles: "Hard Man To Please" (Baby Charles 2008) Soul funk band fm Brighton, UK only made one album fronted by Dionne Charles who went on to Beta Hector and guesting with various artists. *Bella Brown & The Jealous Lovers: "Fast As Lightning" (Soul Clap 2024) Singer/songwr. Carol Hatchett is 'Bella Brown.' She leads the authentic funk & soul band with power and flair. Carol was once a 'Harlette" backing Bette Midler. *Crowd Company: "Get Used To It" (Lowdown 2020) Their modern take on vintage soul/funk has garnered accolades from their peers with their Hammond organ based sound feat. powerful horns & soulful vocals. *Diazpora: "Royals" (Ping Pong Powerplay 2020) German nu school

Bridging the Gap July 10, 2024 *De-Phazz: "Guru Bamboolo" (Pit Sounds 2024) German downtempo & jazz ensemble led by producer & sound painter Pit Baumgartner. PB utilizes a rotating group of musicians & vocalists to achieve that smooth as silk sound. *Bebo Best & The Super Lounge Orchestra: "Mambajazz" (Jazzmamba 2016) Italian producer/nu jazz lounge artist Bebo Baldan brings a wealth of experience with multiple artists to his recordings. *Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band: "I Need Somebody To Love Tonight" (Expansions 2021) After experiencing steel drums in Trinidad and Tobago, bandleader Bjorn Wagner stayed to learn the instrument and formed BRSB on his return to Germany.. *Booker T & The MG's: "Fuquawi" (Melting Pot 1970) American R&B/soul combo was the house band for the Stax Record label helping to create seminal recordings with the likes of Sam and Dave, Otis Redding & Wilson Pickett. *The Mackrosot: "Life Is