Another album from the 70's I mainly bought because it said " Arrangements: Fred Wesley". You never can go wrong. Released in 1979. I love how jazz influenced this funk album is, like many records during this time. Chameleon was found by saxophonist Azar Lawrence, a saxophonist with an interesting career between jazz and r&b, from Elvin Jones to Roberta Flack, Earth Wind & Fire and Busta Rhymes.. and still performing, as a matter of fact, this weekend at Dizzy's, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City with his jazz quintet. You know who plays drums? The name rang a bell... and yes, it's not coincidence they are family: Ronald Bruner. He's the father of Ronald Bruner, Jr, Stephen Bruner (Thundercat) and Jameel Bruner of The Internet. Thanks to Discogs, we can also have a look at some of the other musicians: Delbert Taylor, the trumpet player, played also in Slave and also plays on Fred's "House Party". Michael E. Stanton: played with Marvin Gaye, on the same live album as bass player Gerald Brown. I wonder how they met. Did they tour with this project? Or was it the funky dream come true of Azar Lawrence? I'll ask him and if I get an answer I'll let you know.
This is one of my favourites of the album, the instrumental "Mysteryoso. Clear signature of Fred. I always wonder if he influenced the Brecker Brothers during the Parliament period or they influence them. Or both? Questions, questions, questions :-)
My latest mix is now online. Venus Tunes Sessions is a monthly mix by Susanne Alt on Freak31, aired every first Sunday of the month at 19:00h. In addition, earlier Venus Tunes Sessions shows are repeated every Friday between 20:00-21:00 and Tuesday 21:00-22:00.Freak 31 has around 250 daily listeners (less during the week, more in the weekend) and a total of +10.000 listeners every month. In addition to Mixcloud and Hearthis, all mixes are also available as podcasts on Deezer and iTunes.It was in 2015 when I had my first official dj gig and since 2016 I started to perform regularly. This took place in Amsterdam's Skyybar, Floor17 and The Harbourclub Zuid... bit by bit, other places like Momo and W Amsterdam followed, leading to club bookings as a dj and festival bookings with Venus Tunes Live in the Netherlands and abroad. All of this in addition to my normal life as a musician. I love dj'ing as it adds another facet to my musicianship.Listen to all editions of the Venus Tunes Sessions where you like; choose your platform: Venus Tunes Sessions is a monthly guest mix by Susanne Alt on Freak31, aired every first Sunday of the month at 1900h. Streaming Dance, straight from Amsterdam. - Another album from the 70's I mainly bought because it said Arrangements: Fred Wesley. You never can go wrong. Released in 1979. I love how jazz influenced this funk album is, like many records during this time. Chameleon was found by saxophonist Azar Lawrence, a saxophonist with an interesting career between jazz and r&b, from Elvin Jones to Roberta Flack, Earth Wind & Fire and Busta Rhymes.. and still performing, as a matter of fact, this weekend at Dizzy's, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City with his jazz quintet.You know who plays drums? The name rang a bell... and yes, it's not coincidence they are family: Ronald Bruner. He's the father of Ronald Bruner, Jr, Stephen Bruner (Thundercat) and Jameel Bruner of The Internet. Thanks to Discogs, we can also have a look at some of the other musicians: Delbert Taylor, the trumpet player, played also in Slave and also plays on Fred's House Party. Michael E. Stanton: played with Marvin Gaye, on the same live album as bass player Gerald Brown. I wonder how they met. Did they tour with this project? Or was it the funky dream come true of Azar Lawrence? I'll ask him and if I get an answer I'll let you know.This is one of my favourites of the album, the instrumental Mysteryoso. Clear signature of Fred. I always wonder if he influenced the Brecker Brothers during the Parliament period or they influence them. Or both? Questions, questions, questions :-)
