It was show day at the Luckman Theatre and February 22nd, 2009 marked our second concert of the Timeless series, Suite for Ma Dukes.As the Orchestra assembled, Karriem Riggins and Steve “Thundercat” Brunersat in the back chatting and sharing jazz stories. Karriem and Thundercat, both jazz veterans despite their youthfulness, were having a good time.Then in a flash Thundercat broke out his iPhone and asked Karriem about Tony Williams. Tony Williams had been a jazz prodigy who at 17 had played drums with the famous Miles Davis Quartet with Ron Carter, and Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock in the mid-sixties.In the seventies his band Lifetime were an amazing fusion combo making some just incredible records.
Thundercat played Williams’, “Proto-Cosmos,” and Karriem knew the song straight away. Immediately they began to play.B+ happened to be standing there with camera in hand, and was fortunate enough to capture this joyful moment.Here it is, free, happy, improvised and spectacular.Just what music is about.
Get ready for the 3 DVD Limited Edition Timeless Box Set coming 03-30-10..
Last week was a whirlwind of music and events. Can you even remember all the acts you saw and the places you went? Instead of straining your already exhausted brain, which is slowly recovering from all the events of CMJ 2009, just sit back and relax. Download this exclusive podcast featuring our friends, Exile, Blu, Pharoahe Monch, J. Rocc, Spinna, Large Professor and more from our special VTech evening last Wednesday, and let the music help you get back into the groove of things.
From front to back and side to side, the Blvd on Wednesday, October 21st, was packed. And why wouldn’t it be? VTech and Plug Research were bringing Bilal, Blu, Exile, Shafiq, J. Rocc, Spinna, and more, all to perform for the music hungry crowds at this year’s CMJ. With upbeat energy and soulful singing, the music that night was not to be missed. Be sure to check back later this week on the Sounds of VTech to download the exclusive podcast.
This week, we’ve moved. From the west coast to the east, VTech is now at CMJ 2009. And starting off this week of music, VTech and Plug Research are proud to bring you:
Can I Get You High
A once in a lifetime show with limited presale ticketsat only $10 a pop, this is a can’t miss.
Featuring Live Sets from BILAL with a six-piece orchestra, EXILE feat. BLU, SHAFIQ HUSAYN feat Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Thundercat, and hosted by PHAROAHE MONCH, Blvd/The Pink Room at 199 Bowery is where you’ll want to be on Wednesday, October 21st. We’ll also have DJ sets by J.Rocc, Spinna and more with many special guests to be announced! So let’s start CMJ 2009, the Music Marathon & Film Festival in NYC, off right.
See you all there….
BLVD/The Pink Room 199 Bowery, NYC 10002 (at Spring St.) 212.982.0740
J, M to Bowery Station | F, V to @nd Ave (LES) | 6 to Spring
This year, VTech heads to CMJ in New York City where we’ll join forces with Bilal, Spinna, J. Rocc, Exile, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Thundercat, the Beat Junkies, Hockey and more, bringing you the best in music.
We hope to see you all there.
Check back with The Sounds of VTech as we bring you more exclusive downloads, special events, parties and more.
VTech and Plug Research present: CAN I GET YOU HIGH
VTech and Plug Research are teaming up to take you higher at CMJ 2009!
This is a once in a lifetime show. So you better make sure to get your limited presale
tickets for only 10$.
Live Sets: BILAL
w/6 piece band EXILE feat BLU
SHAFIQ HUSAYN
feat Miguel At-Wood Ferguson and Thundercat
Host: PHAROAHE MONCH
DJ sets: JROCC & SPINNA Record for Record LARGE PROFESSOR
BLU JEMZ
+many special guests TBA!
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