Latin Fire : Sandman : FFWD03
Jan 6, 2010 Discography
The latest from Florida’s innovative FastFWD label once again draws on the exciting talentpool bred in the southeastern United States.The artist known as Sandman is Sanford Rivers, raised in Louisiana but now spendinghis time in Chicago and Michigan.
He’s a fluent and accomplished musician, collaborating with the likes of Jeremy Ellis as well as with theFastFWD crew on the previously promo’ed “Goddess Of Groove” remix. Here Sandman brings “Latin Fire”, a rugged bossanova-meets-house music concoction led by anenergetic piano line. It’s heady stuff, filled withbeats and jazz, and sure to grab majorattention when dropped in a club set.
“Latin Fire” is given a respectful and effective club reworking by Atlanta-via-Detroit housemusic don Kai Alcé. Kai has been holdingdown the deep house fort in Atlanta for years,and his production has found him collaborating with Ron Trent for Track Mode and contributing to Moodymann’s Mahogani Musicimprint. His remix brings the piano bassline tothe fore, allowing the rhythms and lead lines tobuild over the course of its glorious nine and ahalf minutes. Deep jazz bliss.
Available on traxsource.com.
what people are saying..
“Feelin’ Mr. Alce’s groove. ” Mark Farina, San Francisco, CA. OM / Various.
“thanxx!! ” Danny Tenaglia, New York, NY. Various
“both mixes are fire! “ Nick Holder, Toronto, Canada. DNH Records / Treehouse /CKLN 88.1 FM
“Wicked! brand new jazz funk with attitudethat pushes all the right buttons. Heavysupport on both mixes.” Ashley Beedle, London, England. Ministry Of Sound Radio / OutHear
“both tracks very nice “ Robert Owens, London, England. Compost / Worldwide Various
“totally hot! love both mixes” Oscar G , Miami, FL.Space / Sirius Radio
“Alce’s Remix is very smooth and jazzy! “ DJ philE, Chicago, IL. Deep House Cat Radio Show
“really like the kai alce rmx… a lovely jazzy piece, too rare nowadays… just good music! ” DJ Morpheus, Brussels, Belgium. Radio Campus
“Amazing Jazzy soundz. It will be in my next gig. Brazilian Jazz Bourbon Festival Hotel. Thanks From Brazil.” Marcelo Medeiros, Curitiba, Brazil. Discotheque Radio (director)
“ what a killer release, doooope – missedsuch music for long time, good latin jazz influences, great piano hook line and dirtydisturbing beats. more of that! ” Matthias Desch, Regensburg, Germany. Bogaloo Radioshow
“Very different to my usual style, but I lovethe crazy bossa-nova meshed with thehouse beat. It’s going to be experimental forme, but I’m going to try and play this oneeverywhere! Bright and energetic, with asuper cool style” Checkpoint Charlie, Los Angeles, CA. MyCuppaT Blog / My HouseYour House
“‘Latin Fire, mad jazz mad bossa nova mad house tune that you can’t categorize !!! Just let yourself enjoy !!! Kai Alce remix pushin’ it to an endless epic 10 minutes remix. Dancefloor jazz folks, this will be a killer for us. “ Dj Nova, Greece. Rodon FM 95
“Very Jazzy…I like this. “ Kelvin K., Brighton, England. Nordic Trax / Hudd Traxx
Available on traxsource.com
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Sessions 201 EP : HT Zero feat. Kai Alce : FFWD02
Aug 19, 2009 Discography, Podcasts/Downloads
For its second release, Florida eclectic beats label FastFWD reaches slightly northward to the thriving yet under-appreciated house music scene in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here we find the jazzy deep house sound of HT Zero, the alias of keyboard wizard Harold Tuner who landed in the ATL via Detroit. His underground demos have been garnering play among the cream of Atlanta house DJs for over a year and now HT is ready for his first vinyl outing, the Groove 201 EP, courtesy of the honored FastFWD. Co-produced by Kai Alcé (Track Mode, Deep Explorer) this EP features two cuts showcasing HT’s musical skills as well as punchy, late night rhythms.
“Ky’s Groove” opens the promo with Latin-tinged percussion and bright, jazzy keys. Evolving beyond usual four-on-the-floor offerings the track displays warm and sentimental chord progressions and melodies. The following “Session 201” is a more driving affair bolstered by the interplay of separate keyboard lines and an extended improvised solo. Perfect for blending in the deeper, jazzier sets.
HT Zero’s Groove 201 EP has been floating around in a limited vinyl issue but this is the first digital promo and release from FastFWD of these unique tracks. We hope you enjoy them.
Tags: HT Zero, Kai Alce, Ky's Groove, Session 201, Sessions 210
Avoiding Pain : Kai Alce : FastFwd.md
Jun 5, 2009 Podcasts/Downloads
Avoiding Pain : Kai Alce : FastFwd.md
Nuyorican Soul – Runaway (Spanish Underground ver.)
Dino & Terry – Feel The Rhoades
Peven Everett – Back Talk
Reese & Santonio – How To Play Our Music
Abicah Soul & …- The Melodic Tree
Musiq Soulchild – Give More Love
Keys Tronincs – Calypso Of House (Paradi…
Ru!neck – Baby You
Chez N Trent – Do You Love Me
Peven Everett – Painfully Beautiful
Kenny Dixon Jr – U Got Me
KemeticJust – Morning (KZR rework)
KZRC feat Kemi – Feeding
Jago – I’m Going To Go
Soul II Soul – Fairplay
Vikter Duplaix – Manhood
Jill Scott – It’s Better
Tags: Kai Alce
