| 1. The Other Side |
| 2. Time's Up |
| 3. Sultan Williams |
| 4. Mustard Seed |
| 5. Slip-N-Slide |
| 6. The Invisible |
| 7. Dig This |
| 8. Septeletwan |
| 9. Aural Karate |
Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
BLAZE Music...That is what this band is going for... Old school sensibilities...New school sounds... Jazz:::Funk:::Hip-Hop:::Electronica - All mixed to form a blazing sound. Aural Karate The new BLAZE CD release (2003) on Butter Vat Music uses the afformentioned elements blended into a modern dose of intellect and groove. Brannen Temple (Sheena Easton, Chaka Khan, Janet Jackson, Robben Ford, Hot Buttered Rhythm) is a dynamic drummer, organizer and the group's musical conceptualist. Commenting on the band's sound he says, " It's a combination of traditions, flow and groove from the rhythm section and fire and soul out of the horns." With no piano or other chordal instruments at hand for harmonics, the horns are free to explore many directions. And with a DJ / turntablist in the band, their sound is expressively unique. Concerning the band's desire to create music freely, Temple adds, "One of my philosophies is to present music how you hear it, not worrying about the particulars of so-called success. It's more fun that way. If we do what we do there will be an audience that will appreciate our vision." Funky syncopation, stylistic shifts and sometimes a comedic playfulness shape the band's sonic landscape. Pulling from a large bag of influences from Jazz innovators like saxophone legend John Coltrane to modern hip hop star Busta Rhymes, melodies and rhythms meld together intelligently and soulfully. Joining Temple (who also employs the use of a sampler) are these inspired youthful musicians and together, they create this unconventional piano-less quintet's unique and captivating acoustic / electric hybrid sound. Ephraim Owens (Clark Terry, Marchel Ivery, James Clay, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe) on trumpet w/ effects Michael Malone (Jimmy Smith, Othello Mullineux) on tenor / soprano saxophones and EWI Marc Miller (Hollywood Hills Orchestra, Cecil Welch) on acoustic bass w/ effects NickNack (from Crowd Control Records) on turntables BLAZ! E has turned the heads of the public at large. In their hometown of Austin, TX they have won Austin Chronicle Readers Poll 'Jazz Band of the Year' in 2001 through 2003. In 2000 they performed the Hillebrand Jazz Festival in Niagara-On-The-Lake, ONT. In the summer of 2002 they toured the Midwest performing in various cities like Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Toronto and they have done collaborative performances w/ Jazz vocalist Mandy Gaines in Taipei, Taiwan. BLAZE has two (2) other self produced releases on Butter Vat Music. - BLAZE (self tittled release in 2000) - BLAZE "Say What Now?" (2001) which features guest guitarist Robben Ford (Concord Records) During live shows, some (Jazz) standards and a significant number of tightly executed original songs are presented. Humbly, BLAZE pays musical homage to the Jazz Masters and other masterful musicians of various musical genres that inspired them to play. Youth alive, not living in the past they honor the present and future helping to keep alive the brightly burning flame of Jazz. contact: Brannen Temple P.O. Relationship to item: Artist
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BLAZE / Aural Karate The CD release (2003) on Butter Vat Music. Austin, TX based group Blaze uses trumpet, saxes, acoustic bass, drums / drum loops and turntables (no piano or guitar) to get their musical message across. On this musical journey they include elements of Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop and Electronica to blend sounds into a modern dose of intellect and groove.
BLAZE Music...That is what this band is going for... Old school sensibilities...New school sounds... Jazz:::Funk:::Hip-Hop:::Electronica - All mixed to form a blazing sound. Aural Karate The new BLAZE CD release (2003) on Butter Vat Music uses the afformentioned elements blended into a modern dose of intellect and groove. Brannen Temple (Sheena Easton, Chaka Khan, Janet Jackson, Robben Ford, Hot Buttered Rhythm) is a dynamic drummer, organizer and the group's musical conceptualist. Commenting on the band's sound he says, " It's a combination of traditions, flow and groove from the rhythm section and fire and soul out of the horns." With no piano or other chordal instruments at hand for harmonics, the horns are free to explore many directions. And with a DJ / turntablist in the band, their sound is expressively unique. Concerning the band's desire to create music freely, Temple adds, "One of my philosophies is to present music how you hear it, not worrying about the particulars of so-called success. It's more fun that way. If we do what we do there will be an audience that will appreciate our vision." Funky syncopation, stylistic shifts and sometimes a comedic playfulness shape the band's sonic landscape. Pulling from a large bag of influences from Jazz innovators like saxophone legend John Coltrane to modern hip hop star Busta Rhymes, melodies and rhythms meld together intelligently and soulfully. Joining Temple (who also employs the use of a sampler) are these inspired youthful musicians and together, they create this unconventional piano-less quintet's unique and captivating acoustic / electric hybrid sound. Ephraim Owens (Clark Terry, Marchel Ivery, James Clay, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe) on trumpet w/ effects Michael Malone (Jimmy Smith, Othello Mullineux) on tenor / soprano saxophones and EWI Marc Miller (Hollywood Hills Orchestra, Cecil Welch) on acoustic bass w/ effects NickNack (from Crowd Control Records) on turntables BLAZ! E has turned the heads of the public at large. In their hometown of Austin, TX they have won Austin Chronicle Readers Poll 'Jazz Band of the Year' in 2001 through 2003. In 2000 they performed the Hillebrand Jazz Festival in Niagara-On-The-Lake, ONT. In the summer of 2002 they toured the Midwest performing in various cities like Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Toronto and they have done collaborative performances w/ Jazz vocalist Mandy Gaines in Taipei, Taiwan. BLAZE has two (2) other self produced releases on Butter Vat Music. - BLAZE (self tittled release in 2000) - BLAZE "Say What Now?" (2001) which features guest guitarist Robben Ford (Concord Records) During live shows, some (Jazz) standards and a significant number of tightly executed original songs are presented. Humbly, BLAZE pays musical homage to the Jazz Masters and other masterful musicians of various musical genres that inspired them to play. Youth alive, not living in the past they honor the present and future helping to keep alive the brightly burning flame of Jazz. contact: Brannen Temple P.O. Relationship to item: Artist
Product Description
BLAZE / Aural Karate The CD release (2003) on Butter Vat Music. Austin, TX based group Blaze uses trumpet, saxes, acoustic bass, drums / drum loops and turntables (no piano or guitar) to get their musical message across. On this musical journey they include elements of Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop and Electronica to blend sounds into a modern dose of intellect and groove.
Aural Karate,Blaze,Butter Vat Music,Aural Karate: Marinate Funk in Jazz juice over night.Add 1/3 cup of Hip-Hop w/ a pinch of Electronica. Bring to boil...Enjoy.
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ASIN: B0000AR6IX Release Date: 2003-06-16 |
Tracks:
- The Other Side
- Time's Up
- Sultan Williams
- Mustard Seed
- Slip-N-Slide
- The Invisible
- Dig This
- Septeletwan
- Aural Karate
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BLAZE / Aural Karate The CD release (2003) on Butter Vat Music. Austin, TX based group Blaze uses trumpet, saxes, acoustic bass, drums / drum loops and turntables (no piano or guitar) to get their musical message across. On this musical journey they include elements of Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop and Electronica to blend sounds into a modern dose of intellect and groove.Jazz Music: