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Growing up in Lagos Nigeria, Bukky was spotted practising his first saxophone by the original Afro-beat drummer Tony Allen. He was immediately ushered into Tony..s newly formed band. Bukky went on to play with the great Fela Kuti where the seeds of Afro-beat were being sown. After sometime in the band and under the influence of Tony Allen, Bukky decided to follow his own journey with his distinct style of Jazz and Afro-beat.
In 1982, Bukky's path led him to London, where he became one of the forerunners of the Acid-jazz scene. A young A&R man called Giles Peterson (Radio 1) signed him to the newly formed Acid Jazz label. His first release ' Rejoice in Righteousness' was at the heart of the Acid Jazz world. It went straight to number one in the Rhythm and Blues, Dance and Jazz charts. The follow up album 'River Nile' led him to being nominated for the US African Music Awards in New York. There he became aquatinted with the legendary late tenor saxophonist 'Joe Henderson' who invited Bukky to his home in San Francisco.
Since the Acid-jazz days, he has remained loyal to his goal of making ground-breaking Afro-centric grooves. This led to the creation of the Source. The band toured extensively and recorded a self-titled album, featured on the club Africa 2 compilation on Strut records. In the mid 90s, he embarked on the definitive pilgrimage to Egypt where he laid down the intellectual and musical foundations for the formation of Black Egypt. The trip to Nile was an eye opener for him.
After four years of developing their sound Black Egypt have emerged as the most important Afro-beat group outside Nigeria. Bukky is still in demand as a World class Saxophonist. He is presently touring with the African Jazz All Stars and Tony Allen's Afro-Beat Big Band. The next chapter is this collaboration with Ben Mitchell. Ben has produced such artists as Terry Callier, Mr Hermano and Dusty Springfield. They met while Ben was producing The Rapping With The Gods album with legendary Brighton DJ Russ Dewbury. The album featured Bukky on vocals and saxophone on the track 'Living Am I living'. The result of their meeting is the Afrobeat Visions LP available on Mr Bongo Records. Bukky's website is now available to view online.
Hey, how ya doin? someone on the myspace got in touch as they had all these pic's from way back when at the kings - I thought this shot of you and Cole was just gorgeous - get in touch and I can send it to you:
lizzy parks prayer (tru thoughts) nostalgia 77/examples of twelves quit dawn (tru thoughts) lizzy parks leave home (tru thoughts promo) michael e look to the sky (sine music) gay mangione boys with toys vono box pepita (jazz & milk/prominence) lizzy parks forever and a day (tru thoughts promo) kylie auldist that’s why (tru thoughts) bamboos/kylie auldist make it real (kapa music demo) diplomats of solid sound/lack of afro hurt me so (record kicks/prominence) hint/laura vane afro love story (universal vibes promo) bukky leo/tempo ramaja o unforscene dark and dirty (tru thoughts) lizzy parks take care (tru thoughts promo) belleruche anything you want (tru thoughts promo)
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minako okuyama remiscence (TEST) facel vega dreaming (cool d:vision) arno i want to break free (franco diffusion promo) donati beautiful lover (cool d:vision promo) TRACK OF THE MONTH andrea celeste/live real (zerodieci) dj cam for minnie (giant step promo) jazztronik i like it lizzy parks time (tru thoughts promo) jose james velvet som b margarida b (far out/prominence) quasimode/full lenth version catch the fact (flower) 甘い罠 小原英子 lizzy parks all that (tru thoughts promo)
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bahama soul club dejane marchar (buyu) ltj xperience i love you (irma) illusion why can’t we live together chris barker breakin’ bread (tremble o) souled tilt (fresh minute) shuya okino/dj kawasaki love is the key dj kawasaki/souful house mix into you sabrina malheiros connexao (far out/prominence) deladap deladap-the song (chat chappaeu promo) brad electro/album version rubberbands (tarantic promo) tomato jaws/tigerskin true dance mix be with me (elevation promo) willie graff & tucciLLo when the sun goes down (drumpoet community promo) replife/domu put it down (futuristica promo) sepalot/sepalot 12’’ remix go get it
Hi Mister B. Leo, really thank you for the link. So happy !! I like your music, sound's good. I wish you a wonderful week end. Sincerely, Jam Huon (France).
A. Sweet Love – 4’25” B. Sweet Love (instrumental) - 4’25”
Yet again Spengler showcase some of the best songwriting talent around, this time in big band swing mode. A collaboration with Max Grunhard (Impossible Ark) and the 16-bit Horns, Sweet Love features explosive brass, stinging solos and deep dark melodies.
The vocal version is on the A side, with a superb instrumental reworking on side B, perfect for late night sessions.
Responses to Sweet Love:
“Love it...swinging!!” – Dom Servini (Wah Wah 45s) “…wonderful track!!!” – Simon Harrison (Basic Soul) “Goddamn this is tasty!....a dope blend of classic swingers jazz of the past with the nu-jazz feel…..It's clear that Spengler can pull anything off…” DJ Mike Biggz (Youth Radio California) “…like it…” Rob Luis (Tru Thoughts) “…wicked tracks!!!!!.... 10/10!” Kay Suzuki (Coopr8) “This tune is hard not to feel…” Mr Goju (Migrations Radio Show) “Very nice...jazzy, soulful vibes. ” DJ Obah (Giant Step)
Thanks so much for coming to the rescue of the show at Brighton Dome last night. You were fabulous and it was a great night. I really hope Manu is okay and recovers soon - it was very nice to see you there though.
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