Releases —
Japan’s funk fusion band CASIOPEA joins FusionGroovin’s playlists with three tracks off of their “Bitter Sweet” album. This is a tiny fraction of a huge discography dating back to 1979. Those of you looking for upbeat tunes with a thick groove will not be disappointed. CASIOPEA is Issei Noro on guitars, […]
José de Castro’s bluesy, funky guitar tone returns to FusionGroovin via his third album, “Conversation”. José is joined by Melvin Lee Davis and J. Vera on bass, Enzo Filippone on drums, Denis Bilanin on keyboards and Iñaki Quiano on Hammond Organ. José’s tunes have been a real listener favorite on the […]
Continuing with his tribute-to-the-masters series, guitarist Jeff Richman has produced yet another blockbuster disc paying musical respects to the work of Carlos Santana. The core band consists of Peter Wolf on keyboards, Dave Weckl on drums, Abraham Laboriel on bass, Luis Conte on percussion and vocals, with Jeff adding additional guitars. […]
Guitarist John Czajkowski has produced “The Great American Road Trip”, with Darren “D-Ride” DeBree on drums, Harley Magsino on bass, and special guest, Mahavishnu Orchestra alumnus, Jerry Goodman on electric violin. And what a road trip it is. These guys hit it hard from the opening measure, driving through odd time […]
Jeff Beck. Live. “Official Bootleg”.
Jeff Beck… ‘nuf said!
Out of Brazil comes Miguel Mega and his disc, Coastline. I’m playing two tasty tracks that are right up FusionGroovin’s alley. Give a listen, and check ‘em out at www.miguelmega.com.br!
Those of you familiar with Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro are most likely aware of his extensive metal discography. So prepare for a 180…. this is some of the classiest, yet entirely edgy jazz-fusion these ears have come across in a long time. Plenty of credit has to be shared with the […]
Alex Machacek stretches the genre boundaries with his simultaneously electric and eclectic offering “[ sic ]”. High in dynamic range, sonically and stylistically, the tunes on this disc take off in all kinds of directions. For the four tracks playing on the station, Alex is joined by Terry Bozzio, Herbert Pirker […]
Out of “The Great White North” of Canada comes Deerfoot, with their self-titled disc fusing jazz, funk, rock, ambient and hip-hop. Deerfoot consists of Ryan Timofee on keys, Dean Faulkner on guitars, Kurt Clesla on bass and Ron Samson on drums. Some terrific commentary on the songs and band can be found here on […]
Out of Germany comes the quartet Panzerballet, with their self-titled disc. Jan Zehrfeld (guitar), Gregor Bürger (tenor sax), Flo Schmidt (bass) and Max Bucher (drums) combine to create a collection of dark, dramatic and intense tunes. Fans of Gerald Gradwohl, as well as the late Bob Berg, will feel right at home here. […]