George Benson- The Other Side of Abbey Road

It's been a really long time since i posted some jazz on my blog. I feel like I am long overdue. "The Other Side of Abbey Road" is a jazz album of all famous Beatle songs. Benson (lead guitar) definitely givers the already popular songs a smooth feel to them. This is definitely a must-have for the true jazz lover. Enjoy and please share. peace!



George Benson- The Other Side of Abbey Road

Blu- Her Favorite Colour

Here's a dope mixtape Blu put out on Valentine's Day. Blu is probably the nicest emcee's to come out in the past couple years. Props to my brother Tony for reminding me about this. There are a lot of dope jazz samples on this one. There's one cut in particular, "Amnesia," that samples a real smooth Billie Holiday song.... real nice. This is perfect for some rainy day weather.... enjoy



01_Love
02_Amnesia
03_Since
04_Morning
05_Melo
06_Wind(terludeOne)
07_When(terludeTwo)
08_Silent
09_Pardon
10_Vanity
11_Beggars'/BlackGold
12_Celln'Ls
13_Untiled(LovedU)2
14_Peace


Her Favorite Colour

J. Period Presents.... The Absract Best (The Best of Q-Tip)

Now you know J. Period always comes through with the dope "Best-Of" Mixtapes. Well here's another installment by J. Period mixing up the best from an Emcee with one of the most distinct voices in Hip-Hop, Q-Tip. Props to my cousin Marty for puttin me up on this. Enjoy!



1. J.Period f. Prince Paul, Questlove & Randy Watson– Rhythm (Scratch Intro)
2. Cannonball Adderly / Excursions Intro
3. J.Period f. De La Soul – Excursions (Tribute Remix)
4. Aquarius Interlude #1: Welcome
5. Q-Tip f. Busta Rhymes – Getting Up (DJ Scratch Remix) (The Renaissance)
6. Behind the Scenes: Ghetto Origins [Produced by J.Period]
7. What the Fuss f. Stevie Wonder (Shook Remix)
8. Queens Represent (Interlude)
9. Mobb Deep f. Nas & Q-Tip – Give Up the Goods (J.Period Remix) [Produced by Q-Tip]
10. Apache – Gangsta Bitch [Produced by Q-Tip]
11. ATCQ – If the Papes Come (Intro)
12. ATCQ – Check the Rhime
13. Behind the Scenes: Don’t Walk Away (Interlude)
14. ATCQ –Award Tour
15. Behind the Scenes: Award Tour (Interlude)
16. Hot Butter (Interlude)
17. J.Period f. Dres - Jazz Pt. 2 (Tribute Remix)
18. Behind the Scenes: We Got the Jazz (Interlude)
19. J.Period f. Blu– Jazz (Tribute Remix)
20. Skypager: Bob Power & Big Daddy Kane (Interlude)
21. Q-Tip f. Jay Dilla – Let’s Ride
22. Behind the Scenes: Bob Power You There? (Interlude)
23. Q-Tip – Vivrant Thing (Remix)
24. Q-Tip – Move (The Renaissance)
25. Q-Tip – Breathe & Stop (J.Period Remix)
26. Respect to Phife Dawg (Interlude)
27. J.Period f. Consequence & Kid Cudi – Buggin Out (Tribute Remix)
28. ATCQ Consists Of…
29. Behind the Scenes: The Native Tongues (Interlude)
30. De La Soul f. Jungle Brothers, Q-Tip, Monie Love & Queen Latifah – Buddy (Remix)
31. Respect to Ali Shaheed Muhammed (Interlude)
32. Q-Tip f. Busta Rhymes – N.T.
33. A Message From Talib Kweli
34. J.Period f. Questlove, Talib Kweli & Randy Watson – Youthful (Tribute Remix)
35. Q-Tip f. Amanda Diva – ManWomanBoogie (The Renaissance)
36. Chris Rock: Men vs. Women (Interlude)
37. De La Soul f. Q-Tip – Saturdays
38. De La Soul f. Q-Tip & Phife – Saturdays (Remix)
39. Q-Tip – She Likes to Move (J.Period Remix)
40. Dee-Lite f. Q-Tip – Groove Is in the Heart
41. Beastie Boys f. Q-Tip – Get it Together
42. Behind the Scenes: What Is Kapelka? (Interlude)
43. J.Period f. Skillz, Questlove & Randy Watson – What? (Tribute Remix)
44. Behind the Scenes: Busta Rhymes / Scenario (Interlude)
45. Busta Rhymes – Scenario (Unreleased Demo Tape)
46. Behind the Scenes: Hood R.I.P. (Interlude)
47. Hood – Scenario (Remix)
48. Aquarius Outtro
49. Behind the Scenes (Bonus): Reinvention (Kamaal the Abstract – A Million Times)

The Abstract!!!

Some of my favorites from Coltrane...

John Coltrane, as many of you know, is one of my favorite Jazz musicians of all time. Here are a few reasons why...



After The Rain

Naima

Blue in Green w/ Miles Davis

My Favorite Things

In A Sentimental Mood

Lee Morgan- Search for the new land

When it comes to dope jazz albums, Lee Morgan's "Search for the new land" is definitely up there. With Lee leading the way on the trumpet, he is backed by an all-star cast of supporters: Herbie Hancock-piano, Grant Green-guitar, and Billy Higgins- drums. This is probably one of Lee Morgan's finest albums and a must-have if you're a fan of Blue Note records. Great album from front to back.

peace and blessings. Lalo



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