2024 RIP Thraed
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He popularized Brazilian music internationally. Seeing his records constantly as I started to collect, I realized that the country isn't just poolside lounge but encompasses a rich heritage.
The only time I have seen him in person was when he was a presenter at one of those Jazz Is Dead shows years ago. His wife, Gracinha, even was there in the crowd, friendly with everyone. If all had his joyous demeanor, this planet would be better.
Thanks for everything Sergio.
The only time I have seen him in person was when he was a presenter at one of those Jazz Is Dead shows years ago. His wife, Gracinha, even was there in the crowd, friendly with everyone. If all had his joyous demeanor, this planet would be better.
Thanks for everything Sergio.
came to post about James Earl Jones, crazy…. and Dion Broadway passed as well…. <- never heard much of this dudes music but that KRSone feature track was dope.
dj_cityboy said:
came to post about James Earl Jones, crazy…. and Dion Broadway passed as well….
James Earl Jones was not surprising but like losing a piece of your childhood. Or at least my childhood.
Grafwritah2 said:
dj_cityboy said:
came to post about James Earl Jones, crazy…. and Dion Broadway passed as well….
James Earl Jones was not surprising but like losing a piece of your childhood. Or at least my childhood.
yeah man, i agree, regrettably i have been thinking of Carol Burnett lately after binge watching her show… damn that shit was hilarious, fucking hell. shes 91
Electrode said:
He popularized Brazilian music internationally. Seeing his records constantly as I started to collect, I realized that the country isn't just poolside lounge but encompasses a rich heritage.
The only time I have seen him in person was when he was a presenter at one of those Jazz Is Dead shows years ago. His wife, Gracinha, even was there in the crowd, friendly with everyone. If all had his joyous demeanor, this planet would be better.
Thanks for everything Sergio.
I never knew John Beasley was with his band for 8 years at the start of John's career.
"I’ve been wandering around with this heaviness in my heart since I heard about Sergio’s passing. He was my first in many milestones in my career. I was 20 when i heard from his percussionist Ron Powell that he was looking for a synthesizer player. I went to his house for an audition and a week later we were shopping for a Roland Jupiter 8 synth.As a very young jazz musician, I had a jazz-centric knowledge of Brazlian music. Sergio gave me cassettes of Gilberto Gil, Edu Lobo , Djavan, Toninho Horta, Ivan Lins music to expand my listening. I fell deep into the abyss.
I was getting a fast-track PhD from the musicians in the 1978 band: Sebastiao Neto, Oscar-Castro Neves, John Pisano, Ron Powell, Gracinha Leporaca (his wife), Leza Miller, and later that year Dianne Reeves Music & Danny Embry joined us. On tour, we were playing music from what is still my favorite Sergio Mendes record that is very hard to find “Horizonte Aberto”Sergio gave me homework. Check this story out:
Sergio gave me Ivan Lins 70s era records along with a cassette tape of Ivan singing and playing piano in Sergio’s living room in Rio.
My homework was to transcribe several songs esp w/ the voicings. A few weeks later, I brought him the scores, but he waved the music away and said “These are not for me, kid. they are for you!” He was clever to make me transcribe this music so that I can learn Ivan Lins beautiful harmonies, voicings, and the nuances of Brazilian music.
A few years later, I had evolved into the de-facto music director. I was rehearsing the band. When he had a hit with “Never Let You Go” the music had evolved into more of a pop style. As band members moved on, I recommended Joey Heredia, Charles Meeks, Joe Pizzulo, Vinnie D’Onofrio, Kevyn Lettau, Kate Markowitz and was present at Siedah Garrett’s audition.They all became members. "
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_oOII6yr8N/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Man, Quincy had a long run. He was dropping bombs to the last. Remember "do you like Brazilian music"? That still pops into my head and slaughters me every so often. His music looms larger, obviously, but calling the Beatles a "bunch of no-playin-ass motherfuckers" was funny as fuck.
Peak of a massive body of work for me is
https://youtu.be/qrvF6Kai2Y0?si=aSy70B1xUd1mJ7C1
The musicians (GB, JR, Jocelyn Brown, Patti Austin) all on a Rod Temperton tune. Strings from Q learnt from Ogerman. It's like a haunting magic for my ears.
https://youtu.be/qrvF6Kai2Y0?si=aSy70B1xUd1mJ7C1
The musicians (GB, JR, Jocelyn Brown, Patti Austin) all on a Rod Temperton tune. Strings from Q learnt from Ogerman. It's like a haunting magic for my ears.
Saafir had one of the best voices, just vocal tone, in hip-hop. I'd listen to him spit absolutely wack shit because his voice and delivery rule so much.
holy shit yo…. man a few weeks ago i went down a rabbit hole reading about airplane crashes and read about TWA Flight 843, that shit is fucked up man, i just went and read about it again. ^^ definitely agree his voice was dope.
damn man…i just finished watching this weeks “dj Kenny Parker Show” and he mentioned TJ Swan passed @ 57yrs old….
Noticed there was no mention of Brownsville Ka’s passing earlier in the year. Most important and unique voice in Rap in recent years IMHO. RIP.
https://youtu.be/lzx8Hg0R39o?si=W0Y_ZdJJM9k93QtW
https://youtu.be/lzx8Hg0R39o?si=W0Y_ZdJJM9k93QtW
