Monthly Archives: July 2011

BeatSession 07|25|11

Posted on July 25, 2011 by The Weekly Beat Sessions | Hosted by Generation ILL

Original Sample: Holding You, Loving You by Don Blackman This week’s sample comes from the 1982 self-titled release by Don Blackman (Composer/Pianist/Vocalist). This Jazz-Funk classic has been sampled numerous times and with good reason. The back beat on Holding You, … Continue reading →

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BeatSession 07|18|11

Posted on July 18, 2011 by The Weekly Beat Sessions | Hosted by Generation ILL

Original Sample: Chanson d’Un Jour d’Hiver by Cortex Jazzy, Funky, and Melancholy — These are words I think describe the genius that is Troupeau Bleu, the debut album from Cortex. It is a cohesive body of music that is a … Continue reading →

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BeatSession 07|11|11

Posted on July 11, 2011 by The Weekly Beat Sessions | Hosted by Generation ILL

Original Sample: Oh! Lord by Cortex This week’s sample comes from Cortex, a jazz funk band from France. They formed in 1974 and had a very unique sound that set them apart from American jazz groups at the time. They … Continue reading →

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BeatSession 07|04|11

Posted on July 4, 2011 by The Weekly Beat Sessions | Hosted by Generation ILL

Original Sample: Leave it Alone by The Dynamic Superiors Playing host during this long holiday weekend has taken its toll. I need to catch up on sleep, so I’ll keep this short. This week’s sample comes from the 1975 debut … Continue reading →

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