mi mama, uncle billy, mi familia, all musical instruments ever!, the beach:::at night, Peggy Lee, Miles Davis, LTJ Bukem, Bobby Hutcherson, Boozo Bajou, Spinna, Fela Kuti, Jill Scott, Cinematic Orchestra, Amel Laurrieux, KRS 1, Operation Ivy, Rep Life, Fania All-Stars, Omar, Jose James, Lee Morgan, De Lata, Antonio Gramsci, Billie Holiday, DeL, The Police, Tupac, 4Hero, Danny Teneglia, Malena Perez, Roy Ayers, Digable planets, Jazzanova, Aretha Franklin, Cal Tjader, Bebel Gilberto, SAlt N Pepa, Spacek, Black Uhuru, Dabrye, Little Dragon Lauryn Hill, the dining rooms, Duke Ellington, BUGZ in the attic, Truby trio, Dinah Washington, Mr. Lif, Marc Mac, Deborah Jordan, Journey, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Outlines, Rae & Christian, Turntables on the Hudson, Teena Marie, BADU, The Beat Junkies, Amy Winehouse, Benny King, Mo' Horizons, Joe Dukie, Slow train, Angela Blanca, 2MeX, PUTS, Max Roach, Hiero, Dilated, Kraak en Smaak, Souls of mischief, Horace Silver, Alicia Keys, Bobby Hughes Combination, Spinnerty, Clara Hill, Miles Maeda, Angie Stone, MDCL, Dj Sneak, MC Solaar, Strange Fruit Project, Donald Byrd, Tracy Bohnam, SWV, Art Blakey, En Vogue, Ugly Duckling, James Brown RIP, Miguel Migs, Slum V, Lisa Shaw, J Boogie's Dubtronic Science, Modeselektor, Minus 8, Ella Fitzgerald, Zero 7, ALICE RUSSELL, Roots Manuva, Ray Baretto, Gina Rene, NOFX, Brand New Heavies, Africa Bambaataa, George Clinton, Ohmega, early 90's RnB, Dilla , king tubby, Mary J Blige, Kevin Yost, J5, Rueben Wilson, Tribe, Groove Theory, Eddie Palmeri, Dwele, Stevie Wonder, Grover Washington, Lady Alma, Lizz Fields, dZihan & Kamien, Osunlade, Vinia Mojica, Fat Freddie's Drop, Roy Ayers, Chico Hamilton, Mary Jane Girls, Soulive, Jacob Miller, Charlie Rouse, Joe Bataan Celia Cruz, and all that jazz..
The magical qualities in different musical sounds makes me really happy
Pretty much loved music ever since forever mostly thanks to my mama who would quiz me on her old funk, soul and disco records rewarding me with gift of musical knowledge and/or 25 cents per correct answer. I stay grounded through "doing" music, be it talking about the sociocultural context it was created in, the sounds of it, and especially the way it makes people feel.
I've been known to shed a tear while hearing a beautiful composition.
Growing up in the laid back San Diego area I have always found the musical qualities in different sounds enlightening and inspiring. I started my musical journey on the drums when I was 13 and continued to connect my rooted need for percussion in my life following in my dad and uncle's footsteps on the drums. I've been really influenced by early 90’s hip hop and rNb, jaz, Latin jaz & percussion, 70's + 80's rare-grooves, deep house ,soul, punk, ska and reggae. Drums are my first love but I love to get down on the mic and sing really anything jazzy.
Born in San Diego, planted in San Francisco and next who knows!
The branches have started extending and I've been blessed with the opportunity to be involved with the forward thinking radio show described below..check it out..
iLLFonix Radio is a movement, a descendant of mother JAZZ that spills into genres of Soul, Hip-Hop, House & Spoken word! iLLFonix is the place to be where Jazz legends cross paths with hip-hop scribes. Using the turntable as an instrument, tune in for the best culturally mixed event broadcasting on air for 6+ years in San Diego...
| LISTEN TO ILLFONIX LIVE | EVERY WEDNESDAY | 10p-12a |
Jacqueline! Your set last night was amazing! Thanks so much for the invite! Please let me know next time I’ll be there for sure! I meant to buy you a drink but every time I turned around you had one in your hand ^__^.
Nice! Whatup then neighbor! We moved the bbq away from my house but if you’re not busy on a Wednesday you should come to the new location.
Went to nocturnal last weekend, was a blast. saw Pendulum,Roni Size,Simon Bassline smith and the whole Planet of the Drums lineup.. plus various other none drum n bass artiest!
It's been a year now since the start of the super producer based night of live beat making began. EGADZ returns to SF for his last show EVER in SF, plus MOPHONO & E DA BOSS???!!!!! THIS SHOW IS GOING TO BE SOOO DOPE! Get there early.
"This is my time is one damn fine funky little number, loaded with classic funk flavours and enough bounce to bring the british sunshine out!" Marc Reck
Available on any store like iTunes, Junodownload, Beatport etc.. Thanks for your support!
Hi, hope you're well. Just letting you know I have a new track with Lady Paradox on my page. Its called 'Leave it Behind' and will feature on the new album.
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