Multi-instrumentalist/music producer John Arnold cut his teeth in the Detroit electronic scene in a very unique fashion when compared to most Detroit folklore. After studying music theory at Wayne State University, Arnold formed the worldbeat-influenced acoustic duo Blackman & Arnold, which quickly gained attention around town due to their seemingly never-ending performance schedule. He was founder of the live acid jazz combo Jazzhead, which performed at many local electronic music clubs around town and quickly gained a loyal following. It was through word of mouth that Arnold caught the attention of such techno luminaries as Derrick May and Carl Craig. Craig was so impressed with Arnold's work that he invited him to perform live at the inaugural Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2000, and May issued Arnold's solo debut, Universal Mind on Fragile (Transmat's sister label), that same year. A release on Transmat would happen four years later and Arnold also found great interest from the California imprint Ubiquity. Several singles and remixes later, Ubiquity released Arnold's debut full-length, Neighborhood Science, in 2004. The album featured a veritable who's who of the Detroit electronic-jazz scene, including notable contributions from Ayro, Malik Alston, and Amp Fiddler. The follow-up, Style and Pattern, was released in November of 2005 on Ubiquity, and once again featured Detroit luminaries such as jazz legend Wendell Harrison, Parliament/Funkadelic percussionist Larry Fratangelo, and Mahogani Music producer/bassist Paul Randolph. As a guitar player, John has recorded and toured with many Detroit based legends and beyond. He appears on Amp Fiddler’s “Waltz of the Ghetto Fly”, along side musical greats George Clinton and J Dilla. Arnold will also be featured on Carl Craig’s “Tribe Tribute” album coming out fall 2008, alongside jazz Legends Wendell Harrison, Marcus Belgrave and Phil Ranellin. You will see him playing guitar on various other releases in 2008 and 09 such as Black Milk’s “Tronic” (playing guitar and appearing in his new video “Give the Drummer Sum”) and Blacktop a Canadian based project coming out on Do-Right Records (Toronto). As a producer John’s music has been played, seen and heard all over the world. His production of Astor Piazzolla’s “Calambre” was used in the 2006 Winter Olympics by U.S. skating pair Silverstein and O’Meara. His “James Bond Theme” will also be featured on the Oct. 2008 release of “Best of Bond” (Capital/EMI), alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Louis Armstrong and Tina Turner. In addition you can find John’s music on a myriad of dj mix records by artists such as Jeff Mills, Carl Craig, Kirk Degiorgio, Martin Solveig and Claude Young. From disco classics to club bangers Arnold has a number of new releases in 2008 as well. You will find him on “Nightlife” with Jeremy Ellis out on Futuresoul Recording, “Spookie Dookie” w/ EXB on 3rd Ear Records and releases on the new Detroit imprint “Exchange Bureau Music”. 2009 will be non-stop for John with his third full length release, new remixes, guitar appearences and touring with his all live, one man electronic show.
Albums Available at ubiquityrecords.com and itunes
ME WITH AMP FIDDLER ON GILLES PETERSON SHOW (BBC, UK)
THE VIDEO'S BELOW ARE:
1. ME AND JEREMY ELLIS LIVE!!!
2. THIS SKATING TEAM USED ONE OF MY TUNES IN THE OLYMPICS.
IT'S THE 3RD & LAST TUNE IN THEIR PROGRAM!!!! CRAZY!!! THE SONG IS
"CALAMBRE" FROM ASTOR PIAZZOLLA REMIXED.
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If you happen to see Talib Kweli tell em I remixed one of his tracks. If you wanna have it too, just let me know. Ow, and I'm looking for more crazy acapellas! Holler!!
Hi John, Thank you for the friendship ! This is the videoclip of my song released by Universal this week. Would you be so kind and please give your (honoust) opinion on the youtube channel for me ? Would be great !!
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Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed copy! Release date is set for May 19th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
Thanks For The Friendship! And that track "Nightlife" is so damn sick witted. I've been repeating that one for the past hour. haha!
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Albums Available at ubiquityrecords.com and itunes
ME WITH AMP FIDDLER ON GILLES PETERSON SHOW (BBC, UK)
THE VIDEO'S BELOW ARE:
1. ME AND JEREMY ELLIS LIVE!!!
2. THIS SKATING TEAM USED ONE OF MY TUNES IN THE OLYMPICS.
IT'S THE 3RD & LAST TUNE IN THEIR PROGRAM!!!! CRAZY!!! THE SONG IS
"CALAMBRE" FROM ASTOR PIAZZOLLA REMIXED.
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