Artists
LettuceCelebrating their 20th anniversary as modern day rulers of old school funk, the seven-piece Brooklyn-based juggernaut Lettuce drops their third studio album Fly — a decidedly raging slab of relentless groove, hyper-charged syncopation and psychedelicized soul anthems.
Liquid SoulChicago acid jazz outfit Liquid Soul originally comprised saxophonist/musical director Mars Williams, DJ Jesse de la Peña, guitarist Tommy Klein, bassist Ricky Showalter, trumpeter Ron Haynes, keyboardist Frankie Hill, and drummer Dan Leali; formed in 1993, the group quickly emerged as a Windy City club favorite thanks to their regular Sunday night gigs at the Elbo Room, and soon recorded a self-titled debut LP for their own Soul What label.
Live People EnsembleLive People Ensemble is the conceptual jazz ensemble from Moscow, Russia, that delights jazz lovers with original compositions of the ensemble’s front lady Natalia Skvortsova and the rest of the band members, as well as original jazz standard arrangements.
LlorcaLudovic Llorca is the composer who spent his youth in the north of France, learning music-making with computers (Commodore 64 and Amiga). After releasing a couple of techno/house 12 inches on small labels, he signed an artist contract with french label F Communications on 1997, releasing three EP's, then followed by a LP Newcomer in 2001.
London Funk AllstarsGiving their own style of dance music that combines funk and trip-hop, The London Funk Allstars could be heard through the stereo of any given dance club or party in their native UK. Along with the label collaboration of Ninja Tune, TLFA would build up their discography, starting with the full-length, appropriately titled London Funk Volume 1 in 1995.
Los Amigos InvisiblesA performance-oriented Latin dance band from Venezuela heavily indebted to funk and disco (with a dash of acid jazz), los Amigos Invisibles made a big splash in their homeland in 1995 with their debut album.
LTJ BukemBorn in London in 1967, Danny Williamson was adopted and raised in Watford by strict Baptist parents, earning his nickname from the TV series Hawaii Five -O ("book 'em, Danno"). He took trumpet lessons as a child, played piano and drums as well in various school bands and began listening to a wide range of music, including jazz, fusion and soul and fusion plus hip-hop and electro.
Luther VandrossIn the world of contemporary music, there are just a handful of superstars whose first name alone brings instant recognition. Say the name “Luther” and record buyers the world over respond immediately. The fact is, Luther Vandross was, and always will be, the pre-eminent black male vocalist of our time.