TShakazBlackRoots Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Greetings all! The new album is finally ready for release. The album is titled; 12welve FUNKtions Of Nu' Jazz. I have mailed a few copies to forum members, they should get them in the post soon. For the rest, I have uploaded full songs on myspace for you to listen. I'll really appreciate any advise and opinions from members of this forum The songs are on: www.myspace.com/blackrootsunlimited Cheers! It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Sweet! Which forum members? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1111000 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Really nice work! I think this is the first time I've heard your music (also the first time I've had a good connection to any sort of high-speed internet). I must say that it is very, very nice. I don't have good speakers right now but I still hear cool bass work. CD Baby is the best way to get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Advise? Nothing I could add that would be of any value - those tracks are great; but, tell us what it was like recording with Bernard Edwards ("Groovin' with Bernard Edwards"). The groove reminds me of a modern version of Patrice Rushen's "Forget Me Nots", one of my all time favorites. I put these tracks up there equal as an instrumental version of Teddy Pendegrass tunes with a little George Benson thrown in. Awesome!!! Thank you for sharing and giving us a "Heads Up" on the album release. Best Wishes!! Peace, Jim Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Greetings all. Very much appreciated, THANK YOU! The album will be on CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon. I believe a few copies are on their way to Phil W in UK and Chad in USA. They'll share I believe ;-) Bro, the song 'Groovin with Bernard' which is from last years album, is my tribute to the man. Wow, I wish I even ever met the man, let alone groove with him! I love Bernard :-) Continue to enjoy the album, and I strongly appreciate opinions and advice. One Love! It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Man, I'm honored. Of course, I'm happy to share, though folks who expected me to do that with your last album remember I didn't do that very well. E-mail me at tx0990@yahoo.com and I'll try, very hard, to get any of Tshaka's albums to you that I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Very cool album TShaka, and thanks for posting the links. All the best to you guys. I hope you have great sales. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Very classy stuff, T-man, classy, uptown, smooth and suh-weet. Great job from the whole band. You guys make good music. Didn't hear a clinker in the bunch. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks Picker and Rush. Much appreciated At the moment, it's just the two of us, but we're really hoping to record the next project with a band! That's a dream of mine man. It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Duder, you've got my sincerest admiration. You guys played all the parts amazingly. Rock..uh..jazz on, T'Shaka! Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I've been listening to the CD all week. (thanks, Chad) Tshaka has done a fantastic job and the music and playing is top-nothch. There's even a bass solo in it! (short and sweet) Our friend in Uganda has shown once again what can be done if you really put your mind (and a lot of hard work) into something. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Still looking for that third person to send me his snail mail address to send his CD to him. The album is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yes, I just got my copy the other day and I listened to it back-to-back with the last one I received (The Enfunklopedia of Jazz) and I must say that as much as I enjoyed the first one, I think this new one (12welve FUNKtions of Nu' Jazz) is head and shoulders above its predecessor both in composition as well as performance. It's excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thanks TShaka. The CD should be waiting for me at work when I go in on Wednesday. Looking forward to it. European guys should get in touch with me to hear it. How are things in Uganda? http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Smooth as silk and well polished. Good grooves! Very nice! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Went into the office today and picked up the packagd. Thanks! Will listen tonight. Any Europeans get in touch to hear it. http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Greetings all! Jeremy, Phil, Chad, Pilot etc, thanks for the support, encouragement and opinions I appreciate that very much. I have been busy working on the Jazz Safari event that I want to make annual in all the 3 countries of East Africa; Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Visit www.myspace.com/thesizzlingjazzsafari This year, it will be in Kenya on 04th Oct then Uganda on 08th Oct. I also want to introduce a Jazz/Funk/Contemporary music program in schools in Uganda and Kenya Your support will be highly appreciated coz I know many of you here are good instructors and music. A week in Africa teaching some music would do you wonders! It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 A week in Africa teaching some music would do you wonders! :smile: :wink: Man, if I could afford the ticket I'd be there in a heartbeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 A week in Africa teaching some music would do you wonders! :smile: :wink: Man, if I could afford the ticket I'd be there in a heartbeat! Man, if I could afford some Jazz/Funk/Contemporary lessons to get me to a level where I felt confident teaching others...and then if I could afford the ticket I'd be there in a heartbeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hey Davio, the ticket will be on us. I'm working out some sponsorship for this project, so you guys can come teach we guys. Watch this space! It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Very cool, Tshaka! Again, I don't consider myself at a level to teach anyone but beginners but I know that some here are far and away beyond my teaching capability...maybe they'll be into such an opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I'll teach on how to buy and sell mass amounts of basses in a short time period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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