on wax: Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, Lewis Taylor, Prince, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Joe Henry, Vince Guaraldi, Bob Dylan, Andrew Apollos, Oli Rockberger, Ollabelle, Chris Whitley, John Lee Hooker.
on the page: Nikki Giovanni, Langston Hughes & Octavia Butler
Sounds Like
Reminiscent of:
Sounds Like: Bill Withers, Norah Jones, Chris Whitley, Meshell Ndegeocello, Amos Lee, Ollabelle, Cassandra Wilson, Iron & Wine, Marvin Gaye
subtle & deliberate songs that can be performed in a variety of styles and yet have a sound all their own.
"Arielle and Jesse's music possess that "timeless" quality that so many great songs have - as if they have always been there in the air and feel familiar and connected to you, yet they still feel fresh and new upon every listening.
As a guitarist, it is always a joy to play and get inside their tunes, which have rich and often surprising harmonies alongside such strong melodic content."
"The thing I love most about the Hayes' songwriting is the honesty,a quality that will provoke imagination AND sell records! There's something about a husband and wife songwriting teams' success that history cant deny!"
- Chris Loftlin, bassist/musical director (Wayne Brady, Brian McKnight, Walter Beasley)
"Jesse and Arielle Hayes are without question two of my all time favorite songwriters. Whether writing acoustic pop or R&B, their songs are subtle, melodic, memorable and always moving. The Hayes's are my first call for co-writing because their musical instincts and level of craft are so highly developed. They have the gift for conjuring tender moments in a permanent or in-permanent love, lessons hard won and lost, hopes and dreams..In other words, the Hayes's write at the very heart of things and always leave the listener wanting more..."
- Oli Rockberger, solo artist/songwriter, pianist (Frank McComb, Mocean Worker)
"Jesse and Arielle Hayes are artists of the highest order. They have a library of thoughtful songs that speak to the depth and breadth of the human experience. Together they have an encyclopedic knowledge of music that rivals the best of music producers and archivists. This is a fact that is evident when taking in the great music they produce! They have the vitality of the young writers they are, yet the depth of older, more seasoned composers."
- David "Young Prof" Cowan, professor, drummer (Lalah Hathaway, Brian McKnight)
"I love the space in Jesse and Arielle's music. As an Artist or simlpy a listener you can paint the picture in your mind. It's really clear and beautiful."
- Tony Grey, bassist (Toby Lightman, John McLaughlin, Hiromi)
Two new members, actually! Maybe 3! We've gained a great back up singer and a bass player, who's getting ready to start playing shows with us. You're going to FREAK when you hear our new stuff -it's harder, faster, louder, MORE..... Would LOVE to come up & record - let us know!
Hi There, so far so good! What about you? I gotta book coming out soon so check it out when you get a chance - Thanks for everything - Cute profile pic - As Always Much JOY!!
wasssssssssuppppppp hope you all had a great gobble day jejeje Hey I am at the dakota on the 23rd and 24th weee of January be there or be fired LOL!!! luv yass
G5 is fixed! But got problem with my interface. Trying to figure it out and can't seem to get any straight answers. But I'ma work it out. Gonna ask my boy at GC when I get back to LA this weekend.
Hey there how goes it?? Well I really like your music.... tired but comiited something like that.. very smooth.... been listening to it... my tour if it goes through will take me to Spain. If it falls through oh well then I wont be out there until the fall October something like that.... Hope all is well with you.. thanks for keeping in touch..... Estaire regards to the familia
The Craig Charles Funk And Soul Show is broadcast live on BBC 6Music every Saturday night between 6 and 9 pm.
On last Saturday’s show:- Funk’N’Stein and Dr Rubbberfunk in conversation. Music from Edwin Starr, Trio Valore, Dean Parrish, Flyjack, Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band, King Curtis, Kendra Lou & The Miracles, Kylie Auldist, Minnie Ripperton, Fred Wesley, Funk’N’stein, The Impressions, The New Mastersounds, The Herbaliser, Big Maybelle, and much much more. If you missed the show you can listen again at any time at www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/
All the best, The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show Team BBC 6Music PS On next weeks show a Northampton Soul Weekender special with the Impressions in conversation
