Neil Warden - Guitar, Production, Beats, Composer and more!
And special guests.
John Burgess - Saxes & Flute Ronnie Rae Jr. - Rhodes, Piano & Synth 'Soul Town' Ant Davies - Electric Bass on 'Zazou'
More Information
Neil Warden
Neil was brought up listening to a great selection of music from the 70's: The Headhunters, George Benson, Johnny Guitar Watson, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Miles, Quincy Jones, Larry Carlton, Rufus, Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith, Weather Report and all that great music from back in 'the day'.
Recording & Performing Credits
Neil has recorded 5 CDs, toured and filmed with Scottish Jazz & Blues legend
Tam White (aka Clan Chief Macgregor in 'Braveheart'). He has worked in Tam's
line-ups from roots blues combo 'The Shoestring' to full on big-band funk with
Boz Burrell (Ex Bad Company/King Crimson) including the phenomenal talents of Jazz musicians Tommy
Smith (sax) and Brian Kellock (piano). Concerts have ranged from outdoor festivals
(7000+) to intimate club settings.
More information and video clips of Neil performing with Tam White can be
found at www.tamwhite.co.uk
Neil has also performed in many other genres and environments including: funk,
soul & blues combos, theatre music performance, jingles, recording sessions,
library music etc. More information can be found at www.neilwarden.com
John Burgess
Former Berklee College student John Burgess has toured extensively throughout Europe, Scandinavia and the Middle East, performing with many of the UK's finest jazz players.
In addition to contemporary jazz, Burgess has performed recitals of both baroque and 19th century French saxophone music and his tenor saxophone has been featured in several highly regarded blues and jump-jive groups.
Influences
St Germain, Ronnie Laws, George Benson, Nile Rodgers, Larry Carlton, Johnny 'Guitar' Watson, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Aqua Bassino, Cafe Del Mar, David Sanborn, Wes Montgomery, Earth Wind & Fire, Jim Mullen, Average White Band, Paco de Lucia, Prince, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, Grover Washington, Jeff Porcaro, Paul Jackson, Wah-Wah Watson and many more!
Sounds Like
'Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself' Miles Davis
We have been told we sound like:
Grover Washington, Ronnie Laws, Down To The Bone, Herbie Mann, Soulive, George Benson, St Germain, Spyro Gyra, Morrissey & Mullen, Grant Green.
This is what DJ/Host Steve Quirk of "Fusion Flavours" has to say about Blue Soul Groove...
"I have been doing Fusion Flavours for 17 years now… It’s always great to get home grown talent in the UK playing “Smooth Jazz”. Blue Soul Groove are one of the big new discoveries of 2007 for me. They are the real deal."
DJ/Host of NYC "The Groove Boutique" Rafe Gomez on 'The Groove'...
"The Blue Soul Groove flow picks up right where the 90s acid jazz vibe left off. Neil's chops, production, and songcraft are smackin' enough to get lovers of the boom bap into a serious head nod, and it's commercial enough to please the most passionate smooth jazz fan. I absolutely dig what the fellas are doing - it fits in perfectly with the groove expectations of my national listening audience."
From DJ/Host Colin Marshall at "Magic 106.3 Santa Barbara"...
"Neil Warden's Blue Soul Groove brings exactly what the genre needs right now: solid beats, skilled instrumentation, a high production sheen and, most importantly, original, modern compositions deserving of all three."
Who We Are
Blue Soul Groove, is a project conceived by Edinburgh guitarist/writer Neil Warden featuring well known contemporary Scottish jazz musicians. There's a bit of Blues in there a bit of Soul and yes.... Groove as well. We are trying to bring a bit of commerciality to Jazz along with some space for improvisation and above all create a spirit and not get caught up in labels and genres. Turn the lights down a bit and listen to a track or two. We truly believe that there is a space for our music on your iPOD to chill or groove to.
It is hoped that a full CD will be 'in-the-can' Spring 2008 with some name guest US artists.
Request a Promo' CD / Contact Us
DJs - If you want a promotional CD for possible playlisting contact Blue Soul Groove through Blue Soul Groove's Website or if you are signed up to MySpace send a message.
Brian Soergel says that "There's no question Manson has the chops!" Critics are raving about Michael Manson's solo work! Just go to MikeManson.SongForFree.net and get 'Coming Right At Ya', the latest single from Manson's CD, FOR FREE!
Thanks for supporting the independent artist by promoting their music! If you know of any artist interested in having their music aired on radio stations in London, Preston, Chicago, Manchester & New York, please refer them to the Soulchoonz Crew. Again, many thanks!!
The Soulchoonz Show with DJ Gary Spence Programmed by Di-Lee June 2008 Playlist
New & Upfront 1. Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band – Put A Lyric In It 2. Alex Lattimore – Keep Risin’ To The Top 3. Don E – Someday Somehow 4. Al Green Ft Anthony Hamilton – You Got The Love I Need 5. Monifa, Teddy Pendergrass & Melba Moore – My People 6. Johnnie Marshall – Wont Be No Heartache 7. Trina Broussard – Not Around 8. Adrian – Time For Romance 9. Angela Blair – Badd As You 10. Rachel Brown – Lets Fall In Love Again 11. Pru – Hazy Shades 12. The Politik – Saturn (Gentlemens Players Mix)
Flashback 13. Gayle Adams – Love Fever 14. Billy Griffin – Be With Me 15. Barry White – There It Is (Alex’s Remix) 16. Al Scratch Ft Brian McKnight – I’ll Take Her 17. Delegation – Oh Honey
New & Upfront 18. Brian Culbertson Ft Ledishi – The World Keeps Going Around 19. Eric Benet – You’re The Only One 20. Kimia Collins – Your Only 21. Michelle Tavares – Wanna Be 22. Wade O’Brown – So Glad 23. Darrius Willrich – Get It On 24. David Josias – Goodnight 25. Black Style Mood Ft Joseph Junior – Closer 26. Toni Redd – Anytime Of The Day 27. Robert Gee – I Don’t Want To Lose Your Love 28. Incognito Ft Maysa – I’ve Been Waiting 29. Syleena Johnson – It Is True
I just want you to come on over and listen to my newly written song "Patiently" Which I wrote together with the Johansson brothers. A kind of smooth, jazzish soultune..
Hi Neil, been meaning for a while to hop on here & thank you for your comments a bit back. You're sounding great & this outfit is well named! Excellent stuff. All the best, Rod
Thanks for supporting the independent artist by promoting their music! If you know of any artist interested in having their music aired on radio stations in London, Chicago, Manchester & New York, please refer them to the Soulchoonz Crew. Again, many thanks!!
The Soulchoonz Show with DJ Gary Spence Programmed by Di-Lee May 2008 Playlist
New & Upfront 1. The Rebirth - Love Issue (radio edit) 2. Scott Grimaldi ft Joe Thompson - Turn Your Love Around 3. The Chestnut Brothers - Whole Lotta You In Me 4. Blak Ice - Next To You 5. Nhojj - Dream 6. Nhojj - Peace & Blessings 7. Lalah Hathaway - Let Go 8. Gina Green - My Journey 9. Mary J Blige - Hello It's Me 10. Black Gold Massive - Snow In April (Mr Gone remix)
Flashback Section 11. Allure - Head Over Heals (remix) 12. Barry White - Staying Power 13. Trina & Tamara - What's Come Here For 14. Al Green - Waiting On You (C&J Extended Version) 15. BeBe Winans - What About It 16. Kenny 'Dope' Gonzalez - High - Skyy (Kenny Dope Mix) 17. Direct Drive Ft Helen Rogers - Anything
New & Upfront Cont. 18. Helen Rogers - My Eternal Love 19. Gregory R Coleman - Smooth Like You Like It 20. The Embers - The Last Time Saying Goodbye 21. The Embers - You're The Reason 22. Amber Ojeda - Don't Rush 23. E. Bland - Necessary 24. Ashanti Munir - I'm Staying Home Tonight 25. Glen Anthony Henry - I Don't Know 26. LeMar Mundane - Love Fantasy 27. William Demp - Everything 28. Temple Of Soul - Love Me Tonight 29. Skalp - Back 2 U 30. Skalp - Chanana
(Un petit clin d’oeil de mon passage sur ton space, au plaisir « des lectures de notes » Très bonne soirée et bonne semaine P’tits baics ensoleillés caramélisés « lol »)
(A small wink snapshot of my transition on espace tone, the pleasure "of readings of notes " A very good week P'tits sugary baics salty)
Hello There,thank you so much for your virtual friendship here on myspace.Its my pleasure to meet you on there.R.GREAT SOUND mate RESPECT.Cheers from BELGIUM EDOUARD GABRIEL
It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want - oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! ~ Mark Twain
Wishing you your heart’s desire, Neil...whatever it may be... XO! Michaele
The following track was added to the Jazzy Lounge playlist:
Blue Soul Groove "Soul Town" from Blue Soul Groove EP
Thanks for providing my audience with great music to listen to. ----------------- Hey Neil, I see you have a new unreleased track out. 'Bout time. You know how much me and Jazzy Lounge liked your EP. Hur'rup. That's right. No mercy! :-))
