Gateway (1976)
Elliot: From the first recording by Gateway, a trio with John Abercrombie on guitar, Dave Holland on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums. I love the groove on this tune, composed by Dave Holland.
nuito - NeKoMaJiN vs
Unutella (2009)
Sidd: It's a beautiful mesh of harmony and discord, but these Japanese musicians definitely know what they're doing. At times the schizophrenic guitars may seem claustrophobic, but it only makes the ethereal parts so much more beautiful. I just ran into this band, but you can bet I will be listening to more of these guys.
Masta Ace - Hold U
Disposable Arts (2001)
Neil: Masta Ace, the most underappreciated member of Marley Marl's legendary Juice Crew, opens the new millenium with an ambitious concept album about a prestigious hip hop university, the Institute of Disposable Arts. This track features Jean Grae, one of the most talented female MCs in the game.
Extreme - Cupid's Dead
III Sides To Every Story (1992)
Nabil: Sure their name is terrible, but Extreme is one of the few bands of its genre and one of the few bands that isn't jazz that I've been listening as of late. Forming in 1985, they've created a genre mainly focused on hard rock, but incorporating subtle elements of funk and metal to create music that sounds a lot more recent. If for nothing else, listen to it for the guitar and bass solo (this may just be the bassist in me speaking, but it's...EXTREME).
Modill - Change Form! (feat. Diverse)
Midnight Green (2006)
Chris: Modill is a seriously underexposed duo from Chicago, consisting of producer K-Kruz and mc Racecar. Here they are joined by the very talented Diverse. I'll be honest, their verses never seem to travel in a straight line and most of the time I have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. But as always, the music speaks for itself-- Midnight Green is full of great production and great flows.
Mushroom with Eddie Gale - I Was Torn Down at the Dance Place - Shaved Head at the Organ
Joint Happening (2007)
Tony: An awesome, lengthy 20 minute jam session from Eddie Gale from the Sun Ra Arkestra and the jazzy, kraut-rockers of Mushroom. Previously, I had only known of Mushroom as a prog-rock band from the 70's, but they have transformed their sound while still keeping the psychedelic feel of their origins.
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