August 18, 2008 - Under The Lake has signed with NuGroove Records to release and distribute People Together
November 12, 2007 - Read the latest review of "People Together" on www.jazzreview.com: "...People Together is music for the soul to enjoy..."
October 15,2007 - Under The Lake's "People Together" hits the SmoothJazz.com Top 50 www.smoothjazz.com/charts
Our new CD People Together is officially available for sale at cdbaby.com. Pick up your copy today from CDBaby
People Together is hit with heavy rotation - 4 - on the Smooth Jazz channel of Music Choice - internet and cable broadcaster MusicChoice.com.
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People Together on internet radio...
Our radio single "Sweet Life" is now playing on internet radio. We'll update the list of stations on our site all the time. We hit terrestrial radio in early July. Check us out on:
"I LOVE your CD! I'm sure my listeners will be ordering their own copies, once they hear it. I've added 5 of the songs to my broadcast. Thanks so much for sending it."
"I'm diggin' your tracks. Very funky and old school! Such a breath of fresh air against all the crap music that radio stations are playing. You got a new fan."
Bassist Nathan Brown is doing dates with Saxophonist Jason Weber, Guitarist Patrick Yandall, and Randy Jacobs' Boneshakers. Get the details: www.myspace.com/nathanbrownbass
Under The Lake is the brainchild of keyboardist/percussionist Jayson Tipp Jayson has been a multi-instrumentalist since his youth. Over the years this has included guitar, trumpet, trombone, baritone, and keyboards. Keyboards became Jayson's main focus while he completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees while diving into straight-ahead and fusion groups during the 80's.
Relocating to San Diego in the early 90's Jayson established UTL. The self-produced "Dive In" was released in 1993 leading to national distribution and airplay - lasting 5 weeks on the Gavin's "Chartbound". Regional touring and jazz festival appearances led to performances with the strongest names in contemporary jazz...too many to list.
A second CD, "Up For Air", was completed in 1995. In the late 90's Jayson took time out from the music business to raise a family. For the past several years, Jayson has been working on writing new material, recording in a local studio, raising a family, and getting older.
Saxophonist Quintin Gerard W.- The original "fnkysax", Quintin Gerard W. grew up in Norco, Louisiana with established jazz roots as a member of the District VI Honor Jazz and Concert Bands of New Orleans where he performed with Harry Connick Jr. Quintin was awarded a scholarship in music from Loyola University in New Orleans where he majored in Jazz studies and under Ellis Marsalis.
In 1989 Quintin moved to Los Angeles playing with many of the top names in "Smooth Jazz." such as Jeff Lorber (The "Worth Waiting For" tour), Kenny Garrett, Najee, Dave Koz, Ron Brown, and Hollis Gentry III. Quintin joined UTL in the mid-90's.
Quintin has recorded with Charlie Wilson (The Gap Band's "Testimony" CD), and the late Rick James. His major commercial recording sessions include B.E.T.'s Comic View (Opening Theme 1998-2000), MCI, Levi's Strauss, Estee Lauder, and Sears Kenmore Television Commercials.
Selections from Quintin's debut CD "Fnkysax" were included in "The Golden Empire" released by Jersey Style Films, Inc. Quintin also recently launched a new product line of Professional musical instruments under his trademarked brand name Fonk Horn--.
Bassist Nathan Brown- Detroit native, Nathan Brown has been laying down his own brand of intelligent, funky, jazz-infused bass since the age of 15. Nathan studied music at Henry Ford College and learned the business as an active player on the Detroit scene. This lead to a long-term stint as a member of guitarist-flautist Alexander Zonjic's band (1986-1993). This gig gave Nathan the opportunity to play with Bob James, Earl Klugh, and others.
Nathan relocated to San Diego joining up with UTL for the next several years and recording on UTL's release "Up For Air" (1995). Since the mid-90's, Nathan has toured with Scott Wilkie, The Boneshakers, and jazz guitarist Brian Hughes among others.
Nathan is an active session player and regularly performs with some of the most consistent soul, r&b, and contemporary jazz groups- Randy Jacobs (and The Boneshakers), Scott Wilkie, Jason Weber, Patrick Yandall, and Kamau Kenyatta and is a frequent call for tours. Nathan has recorded with the Scott Wilkie Band, the Boneshakers, Charlie Musslewhite, Joe Ely, Eliades Ochoa, Willie Nelson, Adam Duritz, Bill & Bonnie Hearne and many others
Guitarist David Harris- A native of the Three Rivers, CA David's versatility and aggressive playing lead Jazziz reviewer Jonathan Widran to call David an "electric guitar fancyman." Now based, in the LA/OC/SD mega-metroplex, David's professional career has spanned over 20 years and a broad variety of musical contexts.
Davids credits include extensive studio and live work with artists like Mike Gealer, Gregg Karukas, Hollis Gentry, Carl Evans, Scott Wilkie, Glen Fisher, and others. Live credits for David include appearances with Michael Cates, Mike Gealer, Euphoria, Scott Wilkie Band, Dave Koz, Eric Marienthal, and many others.
Drummer extraordinaire, Richard "Chef RnB" Sellers - A native of Valencia, California, Richard received early training from Stewart Fischer (brother of jazz giant Claire), Earl Palmer, and Joe Porcaro. In 1980, Richard received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and was honored as an exceptional soloist at the 1983 Fullerton Jazz Festival.
Richard later relocated to San Diego where he has continually worked with top professionals including a long-time association with Rob Thorsen and Ruby Presnell ("Ruby and the Red Hots") in their group called Ruby and Cool Blue appearing on their album "Skin". Richard is one of the busiest drummers in Southern California having shared the stage with artists such as Jimmy and Jeanie Cheatham, Kenny Rankin, Mike Wofford, Bob Magnusson, Marshall Hawkins, Clare Fischer, Gary Foster, Jackie and Roy, Andy Simpkins, Jackie and Roy Kral, and Kamau Kenyatta. Chef also appears with Hubert Laws on his CD "Hubert Laws Remembers the Unforgetable Nat King Cole"
"Chef RnB" is known for uncanny talent with brushes, his undeniable energy, joy for performing, and his strict attention to dynamics and groove. Richard has been featured in Modern Drummer magazine and made high-profile appearances at the Namm Show. Chef is affiliated with Smith Custom Drums, Turkish Cymbals, and Alternative Percussion.
Miles, Brubeck, Wes Montergomery, Coltrane, the Beatles, Wayne Shorter, Weather Report, Spyro Gyra, Steve Winwood, Traffic, Blindfaith, Cream, Todd Rungren, Utopia, Chick Corea, Return to Forever, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Gary Burton, Deodato, Incognito, Brand New Heavies, John Scofield...
Sounds Like
Incognito, Jeff Lorber, Steely Dan, The Rippingtons, Lee Ritenour, Joe Sample, The Crusaders, John Scofield, Spyro Gyra...
Critically-acclaimed, Under The Lake's list of credits include two previous internationally distributed releases and live performances with a "who's who" list of jazz artists at popular smooth jazz events like the Newport Beach Jazz Festival, KiFM Anniversary Festival, Maui Music Festival, House of Blues, Croce's, and The Coach House- Joe Sample, Spyro Gyra, Norman Brown, Larry Carlton, Keiko Matsui, Billy Cobham, Stanley Jordan, Stanley Clarke, George Howard, Jeff Lorber, Steve Reid's Bamboo Forest, The Braxton Brothers, Alan Holdsworth, Michael Cates, Mike Gealer, Arnold McCuller, and others.
Together again, after a hiatus of ten years, UTL is back with the freshest, most compelling smooth jazz release of the year - People Together. People Together is filled with energy- inspired by UTL's enthusiastically-received reunion in 2005 (their first live performance in 8 years) at the Columbia City Theater in Seattle. On this year's release, they again deftly demonstrate their unique crafting of upbeat, joyful melodies and grooving hooks.
Under The Lake have received immense critical praise in local, regional, national, and international publications including JazzTimes, Jazziz, France's Jazz Hot, Canada's Exclaim, Germany's Cascade, as well as The New York Daily News, UTNE Reader, and The Music Paper. UTL received a four star rating for UTL's 1996 release "Up For Air" from the All Music Guide.
UTL has many other notable accomplishments including: nominations for Best Pop-Jazz Album and Best Pop-Jazz Group in the 1994 San Diego Music Awards; “Up For Air” was listed by WBJB (NY/NJ) as one of the top 10 releases for 1996; Black Entertainment Television’s BET on Jazz included the song “The Slider” on their Jazz Discoveries CD released and distributed by BMG Direct (1997); Radio and syndicated broadcast of songs from both CDs nationally and internationally; 1994 release “Dive In” was listed as Chartbound for 5 weeks on Gavin’s NAC tracking.
"Under The Lake retains the spacious, mellow sparkle that made last year's debut release, Dive In, such a pleasure. The best cuts funnel this quality into a lively singing feel- both "Brining' It Back" and "Our Hollyday" incorporate jangling 70's-style guitar riffs for funky, bubbly hooks...." Hillarie Grey, JazzTimes July, 1996
"...lightly funky grooves under jazz textured melodies, latin-kissed daydreams, or lullaby balladry in that Kenny G vein." - A Train, The Urban Network, March 1996
"The fusion b team collects itself by the fire and shows that it deserves some well deserved spotlight. Mixing mellow and funky nicely with a tasty California veneer, this crew is one for the money and sure to hit some heights soon." - Midwest Record Recap, April 1996
“…a FINE example of the creativity and high energy playing today’s jazz can be… If you like Bob James, Larry Carlton, or Ronnie Laws, you'll KNOW what we mean already…THE GROOVE is the thing…It’s HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” Improvijazzation Nation, March, 1996
“An appealing hybrid that is partially powerful pop, partially improvisational jazz, and even a little artsy Return To Forever-like fusion. Put all the elements together and the result is pure musical dynamite…One of the hottest debuts of the year. Don’t miss it!” Jazziz reviewer Jonathan Widran, 1995
"The variety of musical approaches is stunning and the mood always upbeat, playful...a joy to listen to" -Steve Baska, Sun Newspapers
" For comparison's sake, the band's sound can be likened to The Crusaders, Larry Carlton, Bob James, and David Sanborn. Under The Lake offers solid contemporary jazz with abit of groove and attitude." - Dick Hogan, Cedar Rapids Gazette
Hey there! Guess what? I have been lucky enough to win a couple of LA Music Awards! Hard Rock: Female Singer/Songewriter of the Year Pop: Female Vocalist of the Year Cheers, Yolanda
Hey What Up? Hope Everything is good on yo side! Well A lot of People Have been writing to me wondering what happened to me, where I went, If I still rap etc... Haha well I did disappear for a while but Guess what... I'm Back "NOW Its My Turn" & Here's My Mixtape I'm giving it to you for free since you're my myspace friend just copy & Paste the following link in your browser (You need to copy & paste instead of just clicking the link because Myspace blocks the website) & you can download the Mixtape from there:
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FGC's got two hometown area shows this weekend! Friday is an all ages extravaganza at the House Cafe in Dekalb, and Saturday is a hometown throwdown at the Abbey Pub in Chicago (Ages 18+). Fans that attend both shows can pick up a FREE FGC album of their choice at Saturday's show (just grab the Free Album Coupon at the House Cafe and redeem it at the Abbey Pub)!
In other news, FGC is also excited to announce that the band will be celebrating New Year's Eve 2009 at the Redstone Room in Davenport, IA. Our third New Year's in a row at this incredible venue, we will once again be pulling out all the stops! Stay tuned for more information on this year's theme, advance tickets, and other details.
And finally, don't forget to check out the band's new Video Blog, a weekly series featuring a behind the scenes look at FGC performances and touring. Check out the YouTube playlist for the last few editions, and stay tuned for more in the coming weeks!
A selection of tracks from 1773's upcoming sophomore album "Return of the New." Contains the three singles released so far ("It's On Again," "Return of the New," and "On the Move") as well as "Who's Dat?" (feat. Othello), and two bonus songs ("It's On Again Maker Remix" & "Get Up Get Down").
Hey, I just uploaded a new song titled,
Miller Critters, it is dedicated to the Northwest Indiana Humane
Society. It's an upbeat Samba, kind of different, Let me know what you
think! Have a great weekend!
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