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Member Since9/25/2007
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URBAN MYTHOLOGY VOLUME 1 is also available on ITUNES


Vernon Reid - Guitars



Jamaaladeen Tacuma - Bass



G. Calvin Weston - Drums

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For Serious US and Asia booking inquiries, please contact :

Maurice Montoya - email : maurice@mmmusicagency.com
MM Music Agency
1133 Broadway, Suite 1605
New York, New York 10010

Tel: 212 229-9160
Fax: 212 229-9168

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Get ready for the fr--q-y power trio from the future, melding the talents of Vernon Reid on guitar, Jamaaladeen Tacuma on bass and G. Calvin Weston on drums. This extraordinary meeting of the minds and souls break new ground in the definition of the timeless trio sound using the best elements of improvisation, modern DSP, and good old-fashioned funk. Groups are often touted as having "natural chemistry", but few if any would attempt a recording like this putting those often used words to the test. Despite their long personal association, Reid, Tacuma and Weston had never before played together.

A brief history of the freqs…

The birth of the free form funky freqs intertwined with the untimely death of Tonic, the legendary underground center for jazz, rock performance and experimental music in lower Manhattan. In its waning days a number of performances were commissioned from artists associated with the venue. Enter Weston, whose called two long time friends to share the stage. Due to traveling and production circumstances, the trio had not played a single note together. The success of this spontaneous performance at Tonic came as a surprise and revelation to the members of the trio. What started as an impromptu gig, now begged further consideration. Shortly thereafter, Weston invited Reid and Tacuma to come to the rhythm section’s native Philadelphia, playing the underground haven, Tritone. Once again with no prior planning, the three took the stage and had yet another remarkable evening.

Willing to take a risk, Reid booked time at a little known but professionally appointed studio near his home in Staten Island.

These three musical innovators went into the studio wanting to explore the organic energy and excitement they felt from the live performances. What you hear on this recording is their third performance. Electrified by Reid’s thought and riff provoking guitar playing, matched with Tacuma’s inventive bass work and locked down by Weston’s deep in the groove kit work, “Urban Mythology Vol. One” is a chapter in its own book.

Is it the reinvention of the power trio, or is it a peak into the future or perhaps it’s the present being fast-forwarded? That is for you to decide, but either way, it’s a journey worth taking.

Vernon Reid is no stranger in the circles of rock and funk, having been a crucial member of the rock outfit Living Colour and his "instrumental" group Masque. Vernon has also played with legends including Public Enemy, Carlos Santana, James "Blood" Ulmer, Mick Jagger and many, many others. Jamaaladeen Tacuma, veteran of Ornette Coleman's project of the seventies, "Prime Time" and has traveled extensively, playing with musicians from all around the world. Calvin Weston, a bandleader in his own right, has played alongside of Billy Martin (of Medeski Martin and Wood) Tricy, Eyvind Kang, Derek Baily, Mark Ribot and James Carter. Recently, he as been involved in playing on several movie soundtracks like "Get Shorty", and joined John Lurie's Lounge Lizards.

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SIGNOR WOLF FUNK EXP

SIGNOR WOLF FUNK EXP



Dec 8 2009 10:56 AM

CIAO!
"THE ITALIAN FAMILY" is With U!
RESPECT!
From :
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" Signor Wolf FUNK EXP "


LEGENDARY DRUMMER,G. Calvin Weston

LEGENDARY DRUMMER,G. Calvin Weston



Nov 30 2009 12:57 AM

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Nov 4 2009 3:07 PM

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Album now available on iTunes and Qobuz (Plus Loin Music / Harmonia Mundi)

Listen to the whole album on our MySpace !
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Aug 26 2009 12:54 PM

THANKS FOR ADD MY NEW FRIEND...GOOD MUSIC !

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Jul 28 2009 8:12 PM

...thx ;D)))
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Roberto Davila

Roberto Davila



Jul 28 2009 1:21 PM

Thank you for adds, it is a pleasure to be your virtual friend, greetings Ro
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Jul 13 2009 11:10 PM

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VILLA SAINT MICHEL

VILLA SAINT MICHEL



Jun 30 2009 7:30 PM

Salut,
Vous pouvez désormais télécharger L’Album de VILLA SAINT MICHEL : « Samouraï vill dü ? »
sur Believe en cliquant sur ce lien http://www.believe.fr/albums/56083,samourai-vill-du.html
Merci pour votre soutien et bonne écoute !
Hi friends,
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Jun 22 2009 10:15 PM

We just dropped by to say Thank You for the Add and wish you All The Best!

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iztokX

iztokX



Jun 4 2009 9:34 PM

hi! great show in ljubljana, thanx. Here r some photos http://iztokx.blogspot.com/2009/06/free-form-funky-freqs-channel-zero_01.html
Heimann

Heimann



Jun 1 2009 6:12 PM

thx :)
olivortex

olivortex



Jun 1 2009 12:43 PM

Hello Free Form Funky Freqs!



Thank you for welcoming me here, I appreciate.


Thank you for the music.


You shall take a walk through my various musical landscapes. I'd be honoured.


Take care, have fun, breathe.


Olivortex.
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sven wernau



May 29 2009 7:42 PM

Hi Free Form Funky!

thanks for the friendship

Grüße aus BERLIN!!
CC . . Very Iranian Person :-)

CC . . Very Iranian Person :-)



May 26 2009 11:26 PM

ok ok ok... I take everything back! the best numbers are not 1 and 7 anymore... there's only one... 38!!!!!!! :-) thanx FFFF for the fantastic experience, it was magic... :-) Peace & Love, CC
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Andrea



May 18 2009 3:17 PM

Be happy and laugh often... Life is truly beautiful!

Very nice to meet you...

Love,Peace&Light ~Andrea~
SOUNDETRAPO

SOUNDETRAPO



May 9 2009 1:16 PM

Muchas gracias por la amistad!!!!!
SALUD Y BUENA SUERTE!!!!!
Mark Moore

Mark Moore



May 8 2009 8:31 PM

Thanks for the myspace love. You know, I learned to play funk but wearing out my Cosmetic records.
Leo’s Trio

Leo’s Trio



Apr 25 2009 8:34 AM

Thanks for the add guys! Keep on groovin'!
Leo's Trio
epitaph R•i•P.

epitaph R•i•P.



Apr 24 2009 1:49 AM

Thank you for stopping by!
Ritchie

Ritchie



Mar 14 2009 10:16 AM

Thanks for the add
Greetings from Germany
Ed. Rock Funkiest Guitarist

Ed. Rock  Funkiest Guitarist



Mar 13 2009 9:45 PM

Hey Vernon you sound great as always keep up the good work. Peace luv Ed.Rock
crazzzy Kurt

crazzzy Kurt



Mar 11 2009 2:41 AM

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh .. great stuff
peace Kurt
Bossa Nova Beatniks

Bossa Nova Beatniks



Mar 5 2009 2:00 AM

Thank you for joining our friends list. <br /> <br />Hope you are having fun. <br /> <br />Respect, <br /> <br />Bossa Nova Beatniks <br /> <br />It’s all about the love... <br />
BEn r Basse

BEn r Basse



Mar 4 2009 5:00 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD! FREE GROOOVE!
venuvinod

Venu Vinod Damaraju



Mar 4 2009 4:42 PM

Thanks for the add! I hope to see you perform in Chicago sometime!
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