Indonesian Jazz Band, Krakatau "Egrang Funk" live... Distinctive sound of Krakatau music originated from ancient Gamelan tonal system called 'S'lendro', which is known in Karawitan traditional music of Sunda, Java, and Bali (Indonesian ethnics) . Based on S'lendro tonal system, Krakatau adapts Western diatonic musical elements, which energized by modern feels of jazz, rock and pop in a form of fusion with various ethnic rhythms of Indonesian musical traditions. Through devotion, Krakatau constantly developing its basic traditional Karawitan Gamelan musical style to donates new genre of sound into World Music. Despite the distinctive frequency of particular tone that could sound peculiar to Western ears, the treasure of rhythmic expression is valuable language to communicate to global audiences. Further more, Krakatau is continuously adapting Western diatonic elements into its basic S'lendro tonal system. The uniqueness of Krakatau music is indescribable by any exotic line of words, the only way to find out is that, "One must see and hear the difference".
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Hiromi Uehara & Chick Corea - Spain
Awesome performance...live in Tokyo on September 2nd-3rd 2006, at Tokyo Jazz Festival 2006 in Japan. Chick Corea and Hiromi Uehara play "Spain".
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Chic Corea Akoustic Band - How Deep Is The Ocean
The incredible Chic Corea (p), John Patitucci (b) and Dave Weckl (ds)...oops they're more than incredible!
Chris Botti & David Sanborn - Flamenco Sketches
Chris Botti and David Sanborn perform Miles Davis' "Flamenco Sketches" (Kind of Blue, 1959)...hmmm... great Davis impersonation!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Tony Bennett and Christina Aguilera - Steppin' Out
"Steppin' Out" - The 2007 Emmys performance of TB and Xtina.....what a wonderful duo!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
David Murray live at Village Vanguard
David Murray performing live at Village Vanguard in New York in 1986 with Ed Blackwell (drums), John Hicks (piano), Fred Hopkins (bass)...masterful sound!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Lee Ritenour & Kenya Hathaway - Is It You?
World renowned jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour performs his hit single "Is It You" before a studio audience in LA, California....Great song from the 80's!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
David Sanborn Group - Soul Serenade
Incredible smooth jazz of David Sanborn Group.... w/ David Sanborn - Alto Sax, Ricky Peterson - Organ, Don Alias - Percussion, Hiram Bullock - Guitar, and Tom Barney - Bass...enjoy!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Elfa's Singers - A Foggy Day
Great Indonesian Jazz & Pop Singers..Elfa's Singers...n their great voices hmmm!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Stan Gezt - Lush Life
Amazing and high class Classical Jazz by Stan Getz....masterly playing at a ripe age!
