Mark
your calendars everyone because the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is
approaching soon and guess who’s performing, Adrian Younge! Some of
you may know him for producing the brilliant Black Dynamite
soundtrack or some of you may know him for his latest collaboration
with Wu-Tang Clan member, in Twelve
Reasons to die II.
But those of you who don’t know him, this may be your perfect
chance to see this amazing composer live in action.
When
I first listened to Adrian Younge, I instantly found myself placed in
a time machine headed back to the 60s and 70s. He’s usage of smooth
jazzy, soul-funk rhythms reminded me a lot of music my mom loves to
play. Artists like Slave, Chic, and Larry Young immediately came to
mind. It was a blast from the past, but I had to realize that this
music wasn’t from the past. It was from the present! Very excited
to come to that realization, I became excited for future soul-funk
works from this man. Starting out strong with the production of the
Black Dynamite soundtrack in 2009, Adrian Younge has had many other
successes the following years after. Songs like
La Ballade and
Silently
definitely established a friendship with my ears. His musical style
is a unique one. Influenced by the upbeat aroma in which soul-funk
brings, but also the chill atmosphere in which the style of Jazz
oozes, is a great combination and I have yet to hear anyone who does
it better than Adrian Younge. He has the skills to put his best work
first and it definitely shows in his works. Having been skilled in a
wide range of instruments, such as bass, keyboards, flute,
synthesizes, and the viola just to name a few, has paid off because
Adrian Young not only holds one but three titles to his name: a
musical arranger, producer, and composer. I most certainly would jump
at the chance to see Adrian Younge live. So check him out, you may
find something you were just looking for.
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