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Down to the Bone Returns with This Way Forward

John Hilderbrand — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:24:26 +0000

Producer and writer Stuart Wade has broken a decade-long studio silence, bringing back his Grammy-nominated jazz-funk project Down to the Bone with the drop of the new album, This Way Forward. DTTB’s latest serves up the familiar mix of signature acid jazz and soul jazz that will remind fans why the band took the scene by storm in the mid-90s. Packed with punchy horns, snappy rhythms, and dynamic vocal features from the likes of Hil St Soul and Natasha Watts, the 10-track record also nicely integrates the Brazilian sounds of Guida de Palma for a little bit of variety.

For more on the band and the new recording, check out the official Down to the Bone Facebook page.

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Roy Ayers Project Documentary

John Hilderbrand — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:55:03 +0000

The Roy Ayers Project is first and foremost a documentary, produced by digital media professionals, telling the life, music, and philosophy of the great Roy Ayers. It is also art, talented artists who use their gifts to express themselves through canvas, murals, and other mediums capturing the spirit of Roy Ayers. It is also performance, bringing together Roy Ayers himself with talented musicians to perform live at venues across the country. The Roy Ayers Project is about sharing the essence and legacy of one of the greatest musicians ever to live. This trailer is the first installment of the documentary, which features the legendary drummer from The Roots, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson.

Keep track of this must-see project on Twitter, Instagram, and on the Web.

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Acid/Electronic/Lounge/Chill Jazz from Living Room

John Hilderbrand — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:51:38 +0000

Discovered Liquid Jazz by Living Room while hunting for new sounds tonight:

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