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Blue Soul Groove
Funk / Soul / Jazz

"CD/EP Now Available on iTunes"

Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/neilwarden  

   Blue Soul Groove: General Info
Member Since8/16/2006
Band Websiteneilwarden.com
Band Members

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.

InfluencesSt 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.

Let the music speak for itself!
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’Zazou’ released on iTunes August 2008  (view more)

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Great review at Smoothjazztherapy.com  (view more)

No 9 on Fusion Flavours "Best Of 2007"  (view more)

’The Groove’ are featured on Rosa FM (Holland) ’Soft & Smooth’  (view more)

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   About Blue Soul Groove
iTunes

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You can also download tracks at the following music stores...

Napster - Rhapsody : US - Scotloads : UK

Feb/March 2008

3AM hit's No.8 in Steve Quirk's 'Fusion Flavours' Best of 2007 top 50 on Smooth Radio UK. Read more in the Blog.

Featured by the Smooth Groovers Licensed Podcast: www.smoothgroovers.com

Dig The Vibe

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.


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FBM





Jul 5 2008 10:31 AM

A big hello from germany. Many thanks for your support. Best wishes.

Frank
Art Mapa





Jun 29 2008 2:31 PM

Hey BSG! Thanx for the friend connection!
Great guitar work!
Wishing you much success in your musical journey.
Be blessed,

Art
Thompkins Media Group





Jun 29 2008 1:08 PM

Check out our new act coming Oct. 2008!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn5OMUi1fRk
Barbara


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Jun 28 2008 8:55 AM

thx for beeing friends
nice to meet you
really great sound
love the music
have a nice weekend
B
JAZZCRUSADER





Jun 23 2008 9:14 AM

1° Smooth JAZZ festival BREGENZ 2008

Presents:

Rocco Ventrella
Peter White
Marion Meadows
Jaared
Chieli Minucci
Alex Bugnon
Candy Dulfer
Gabin
De Phazz
Pat Appleton

Cheers my friends,

R@lf
Martin Clay





Jun 18 2008 7:05 PM

Thanks for hookin' me up man. appreciating your work here brother, keep groovin' and kickin' the melody!...blessings from Canada.

martin
Michael Manson





Jun 16 2008 8:34 PM

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!
Soulchoonz.com





Jun 14 2008 11:59 AM

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
JukeHounds





Jun 6 2008 4:11 PM

Thanks for being our friend!

The JukeHounds
Stefan Lindgren





May 31 2008 9:48 AM

Hello there, my beautiful and talented friend!

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..

Groove on!!
/Stefan
PHYSALIA





May 31 2008 4:55 AM

BRAVO POUR VOTRE TRAVAIL ET MERCI POUR L'ADD.

LE NOUVEL ALBUM DE PHYSALIA "l'écume des nuits" SORTIRA MI JUIN EN VENTE EN LIGNE.

BIENVENUE DANS LA MACHINE...

BIENVENUE DANS PHYSALIA!!!
Roccoco





May 28 2008 4:57 AM

Thank you for the friendship!!!I enjoyed your music!!!Good feeling!!!All the best from PARIS!!!Peace !!!Daniel DD
Klara Kazmi "EP OUT NOW"





May 27 2008 9:44 AM

I don't have no enemy but myself... but I do have a new song up" No enemy" I would like to know what you think ;D

Sunshine and Love
Klara
SHADINA





May 26 2008 1:31 PM

THANKS SOOOOO MUCH 4 THE ADD..LOVE UR MUSIC..RANDY MULLER DID THE MUSIC FOR MY SONG LOSING MY MIND....UR NEW FRIEND SHADINA
Ugochill Productions





May 23 2008 3:39 PM

Dear Friends from Blue Soul Groove

We are happy to announce that our Album , Ugochill - Theory of Relaxivity has been released and is available on iTunes.


Much Love and Regards

Ugochill Crew.!!
Kingsley Dinnaram





May 19 2008 8:17 AM

Thanks for the add. Great Playing.keep it on. Bless
Kevin Welch





May 14 2008 8:42 AM

Great music! And thanks for adding me!
Andrea McNeill





May 13 2008 2:42 AM

Just having a wander on myspace and popped by your page ... Really enjoying your tracks while I waken up this morning ..

Andrea x
Rod Clements





May 11 2008 2:56 PM

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
Errol





May 10 2008 8:02 AM

Dropping in to say hello enjoy the start of your beautiful and peaceful weekend.
Dave Percell





May 7 2008 12:15 AM

Stopped by to say hello
Great sound
Dave Percell
Soulchoonz.com





May 4 2008 2:34 PM

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
France Flory -Mon MySpace officiel-





Apr 27 2008 10:28 AM

(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)

France
NOBURON





Apr 25 2008 9:44 AM

THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP & GOOD MUSIC!!
Jazzy





Apr 23 2008 10:15 AM

THANKS FOR ADDING ME...
STAY CONNECTED.

MUCH RESPECT
Edouard Gabriel





Apr 22 2008 8:22 PM

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
Michaele





Apr 22 2008 6:51 AM

“To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival.”
~Wendell Berry
Sending love...
Michaele
NOBURON





Apr 19 2008 5:27 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD.
THE COOLEST SOUNDS!!
Dave Ital





Apr 16 2008 1:42 PM

Thank you cyber friend.You got some good stuff there.Nice production.Thanks for the add.
Sky Slope Music





Apr 15 2008 6:51 PM

hi, thanks for having us. great to connect with fabulous spirits. peace to you, ssm
www.skyslopemusic.com
ShyMoonMedia





Apr 8 2008 8:32 AM

Hi guys, Thank you for adding us. We'll be back to visit some more! Keep that awesome music flowing. SMM
polished chrome





Apr 8 2008 3:42 AM

hi neil,

thank you very much for request!

i like your sound :)

cu,
marc
Tracy The Celtic Diva - The Official Music Page





Apr 7 2008 3:40 PM

Thanks for the add! Hope you are having a great start to the week in one of my favorite cities in the world :)
RhondaVous





Mar 25 2008 3:01 PM

Thanks so much for the friend request - I really like your sound.

Much continued success to You!

Rhonda
France Flory -Mon MySpace officiel-





Mar 23 2008 11:34 AM

http://www.slide.com/r/RJ8T23gEyD-k00msUPgJh7HM7KDuzp0x?previous_view=lt_embedded_url



BON WEEK-END DE PÂQUES

SI L’ENVIE VOUS DIT DE DÉPOSER UN PETIT AUTOGRAPHE, GLISSÉ D’UNE PHOTO DANS MON GUESTBOOK, JE VOUS EN REMERCIE D’AVANCE.




TENDRES BAISOUX

FRANCE
Crystina Maez





Mar 23 2008 9:33 AM

Greetings!
GHP RADIO





Mar 22 2008 8:49 AM

Hello Neil, just a simple greeting from us here at GHP RADIO! a supporter of your music

have a great weekend,

Gary
Michaele





Mar 21 2008 3:57 PM

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
HILDE





Mar 18 2008 9:24 AM

Hello Neil,

You see...even if I have your EP I had to stop by, take a listen and of course send you my warm greetings from Norway:))

Your the best!

Love, Hilde
DJ Jazzy L





Mar 13 2008 4:42 PM

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! :-))
Gayle Renee