I will be featuring these 2 pieces on The Soul Oasis Show Live on Cyberjamz Radio tommorrow Monday Dec. 27th,2010.If time permits please tune in from 8am -2pm est
The debut EP from audioJazz, “Summer City Nights,” consists of three spirited House tracks that materialized out of fond memories from NYC loft parties, growing up on the Lower East Side and aimless walks through Chicagoland parks. Representing an inspirational starting point for audioJazz (musician Dirty Turk and engineers Bai-ee and K Koltz), this well-timed EP hits just as winter’s unrelenting bite takes its toll. Evoking thoughts of legendary loft parties on “Summer City Nights,” playful memories and sounds of children reveling in “Park Life,” and feeling that unabating need for the summer sun to “Come Back to Me.” Adorned by a taste of Yvonne Gage’s monster vocals, hinting at what’s to come on future audioJazz releases, this first EP paints a picture that may remind some people of earlier times, but will have everyone looking forward to future summer city nights!
“Summer City Nights” – The self-titled lead track serves as a classic House call . . . inspired by sounds that emanated from legendary loft parties of NYC’s past, audioJazz musician Dirty Turk throws you right into the heat. Teasing reflections of a night in the city take shape with a rich and deep bass line, coupled with layered piano hits, and a flowing lead solo . . . an expression that could only have come from the close bond formed early on, having been able to create and grow musically, with life-long friends and the best in the business – Mateo & Matos, Big Brooklyn Red, Scott Wozniak. In the midst of all of this, Yvonne Gage’s distinct vocal stylings call out to you, leading up to an inspiring chant proper for late night dance floor sessions, reminiscent of hot “Summer City Nights.”
“Come Back to Me” – A track inspired by summer’s warm sunshine and the reality of winter’s cruel grip. A Diamondancer/Yvonne Gage duet that begs for the sun’s gentle warmth to come over them while the classic beat track takes you on a musical journey in and out of the summer season. Enlightening pads, gentle hits off the harpsichord and a throwback synth break represent the summer months paving the way towards an unexpected aggressive breakdown/bridge of winter inspired deep tech. There is no doubt you are left yearning for the sun again as the track leads you back to the light, with bright warm pads and the relentless plea of Diamond and Yvonne, calling out to “Come Back to Me.”
“Park Life” – Perhaps the most conceptual addition to the EP, this track is an intimate peek into much of what inspires and motivates audioJazz. Bai-ee’s rising gentle percussion and sounds of children in a playground on Chicago’s north side mixed with Dirty Turk’s NYC-style deep pads create a sublime feeling of positivity, a heavy kick and snare combination that seemingly fall out of the sky . . . and suddenly you are experiencing the gentle sounds of “Park Life.” Relaxing hits off a saxophone, a powerful bass line stomp, classic piano riffs and inspired breakdown with rising pads. Everything is put into perspective, the sounds that define the magic of family, summertime and “Park Life.”
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