FUNK
Marco Benevento: Live At Tonic
Marco Benevento
2007-08-14
On five consecutive Wednesday nights in November of 2006 Marco Benevento set up shop at the legendary (and now defunct) club Tonic in New York City. Each night featured two sets, various guests and a musical theme. Each night was documented on tape resulting in over 16 hours of live…Marco Benevento
Coalition Of The WIlling
Bobby Previte
2006-05-08
In the great tradition of electric guitar-fueled instrumental rock, Bobby Previte's "super bar band," Coalition Of The Willing,brings you eight powerful new songs that combine to create one of the most powerful, dynamic, energetic, and beautiful albums of 2006. Some of the best musicians in the so-called "jazz" world have…Bobby Previte
Christian McBride: Live At Tonic
Christian McBride
2006-05-08
The boss of the bass is back with his ropeadope debut: a three-CD set! Documenting two nights at New York's fabled venue, the first set of both nights catches the Christian McBride band at its best: the all-star ensemble that has been behind (or infront of) the leader for most…Christian McBride
Come In Red Dog, This Is Tango Leader
Charlie Hunter
2005-04-05
Two men, sounding like eight, live in the studio, no overdubs, lots of improv. The feel? Electro-grooves with a stoned-out something that keeps you moving from track to track. Exactly what you would expect from these two cats. This CD release is available online only in limited quantities and will…Charlie Hunter
Stampede
Critters Buggin
2004-09-07
The Critters are back. The boyz got their rocks off playing with everyone in the alphabet from Tori Amos to Ziggy Marley and everyone in between. but as the world cried out for more, the Critters found the cure and went back to Seattle creating this masterpiece - 12 tracks…Critters Buggin
Right Now Move
Charlie Hunter
2003-03-23
Like an ascending spiral, Charlie Hunter has spent the past decade in constant motion; elevating with every turn. Charlie now returns to his roots & marks a new beginning with right now move, his first release on ropeadope and the premiere recording by his new lineup: the charlie hunter quintet.…Charlie Hunter
It’s Great To Be Fine
Antizario
2007-11-06
Antizario hit the studio in 2006 to cut their debut record, "It's Great to be Fine," which blends jazz, electronica, ambient soundscapes, hip-hop, drum n' bass and afrobeat to create a sound that is equally at-home in sophisticated martini lounges, movie soundtracks, college radio and jazz clubs. The self-produced disc…Antizario
Basshound
Basshound
2007-08-07
Blending the sounds of funk, electronic, folk, and rock, Basshound has emerged onto the scene as a unique and versatile band that will keep your feet moving and your head bobbing.Basshound
Kill the Music Vol. II
The Blue Method
2008-02-05
file under: funk (soul) philly (brothers).think sly and the family stone meets the average white band (if they weren't so average or so white) meets curtis mayfield meets soulive and you'll begin to taste the stuff they call "power soul music!" this sampling will easily be your favorite…
The Blue Method
San
DJ Klock
2007-01-15
File Under: Avant Turntablism, Experimental Hip-Hop, Brain twisting noise, squiggles and grooves. Klock emerges from the ferment of the Tokyo electronica scene. He'd collaborated with Japanese abstract hip-hop legend DJ Krush on the 12-inch/CD for Nike, "DJ Krush feat. DJ Klock / 2001 Cage Odyssey," which became an underground classic.…DJ Klock
Friends Seen and Unseen
Charlie Hunter
2004-07-13
charlie follows up his critically acclaimed ropeadope release "right now move" (2003) with his first trio record in 10 years - Friends Seen & Unseen. charlie says, "this is the best record i've ever made". ropeadope says, "charlie's right!"Charlie Hunter
Project Logic
DJ Logic
1999-09-06
logic's critically acclaimed debut recording. originally released in october of 1999 & pulled from circulation after 12 months in stores. it remains a hard to find & highly coveted collectors item is re-issued now with new a design & packaging. featuring guest appearances…DJ Logic
The Anomaly
DJ Logic
2001-05-21
dj logic has been playing live turntables with working bands since 1990 when, at 16, he became a founding member of the black rock coalition. logic's long resume includes tours & recordings with jazz, rock & experimental groups including medeski martin & wood,…DJ Logic
Blueprint of Soul
Teddy Presberg
2007-10-02
This striking debut by Portland guitarist and composer Teddy Presberg is pure improv-funk, inspired by the City of Roses and produced in a most unconventional way. Presberg’s Blueprint of Soul is organic – no artificial ingredients.In a world of overly perfected pop music, you don’t hear…
Teddy Presberg
Zeros and Ones
JD73
2008-03-07
We heard about this one from our friends in Morcheeba who had been featuring keyboard freak Dan Goldman in their touring band. turns out Dan had a band of his own and started out working with legendary producer George Evelyn (aka DJ EASE of Nightmares On Wax) to help bring…JD73
Crank It Up
Otis Grove
2008-08-19
ZERO to 60 in 2 seconds flat. Otis grove just takes you there…..QUICK.It’s a jazz trio turned rock trio turned groove trio that’s now an “all of the above” trio. There’s the inevitable comparisons to Soulive (b/c of the identical line up - Hammond B3, Guitar and…
Otis Grove