Chill with The Chola

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It's Nu for You 09-01-07

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August 31, 2007 02:59 PM PDT

It's "Nu," as in Nujazz, or maybe Nu-Jazz, or perhaps Nu Jazz... however you want to spell it, it is super cool stuff and it is here just in time for the Labor Day holiday weekend in the U.S.!

So many new and exciting things are happening in my life, I guess it was bound to overflow in to my creative outlet. I had so much fun with this month's podcast! I hope that you can tap in to all of that positive energy!

Sooooo... Nujazz, what a great umbrella term for such fantastic styles of music. It's smooth and sexy, funky and fun, and most importantly, emotional and expressive. It combines the progressions of traditional jazz music with the power and complexity of electronic music. Had I known that Jazz and Electronica would fuse in to such a wonderfully eclectic range of styles, I don't think I would have ever put down that Tenor Saxophone all those years ago!

This month's downtempo podcast is a seventy-six minute musical journey, during which, I explore a broad range of styles that make up Nu-Jazz. The mix starts with what feels like a late 70's/ early 80's flashback! The first three or four songs are very reminiscent of tunes created by Earth, Wind, and Fire or The
Parliament Funkadelic at the peak of their popularity. However, it is all "Nu" material.

After the initial dose of funk, we quickly move in to more traditional feeling Nu Jazz tunes which seem particularly influenced by broken beat, house, and classic jazz. The set ends with what is really becoming somewhat of a staple here at "Chill with The Chola"... the Bossanovas. I just cant get enough of samba and bossa nova lately and I have found a great selection for this show.

This chillout mix is perfect to throw on during cocktail hour to get the conversation flowing. As cocktails flow and hunger grows, you will find the seductive bossanovas will set the perfect mood for a quiet candle lit dinner experience! Enjoy.

Here is this month’s tracklist…

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Last month this podcast really came alive with new listeners and fans, I am ecstatic! I have gotten so many nice messages, comments, etc. and it is really nice to hear that people around the world are enjoying what I do. I have had quite a few people ask why I do not have a paypal donation link. While I appreciate the thought, this podcast is really just a hobby for me in which I am able to explore the music I love and share new artists with the world. Although I am currently evaluating affiliate programs to offset the cost of the show, I am not interested in making this a commercial venture. That being said and in lieu of an artist review this month, I thought I might share some information about a charitable organization that I have been involved with for the last two years.

If you would be interested in showing your support for what I do here at "Chill With The Chola," I would like to ask that you make a donation to a charity that is very close to my heart, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. You see, in addition to being a podcast hobbyist and a professional I.T. Nerd, I am also an avid cyclist. Over the last three years I have ridden my bicycle nearly 7500 miles and have been an active participant in the MS Society's MS150 events.

An MS150 is a two day, 150 mile bike ride to raise money for multiple sclerosis. On September 29th and 30th, I will be participating in my fourth MS150 to raise money for this great cause. Please support me, both as a podcaster and a cyclist by visiting my MS150 profile and making a small donation if you feel it in your heart. Even if you can only spare a dollar, every little bit counts and the process is quick and secure! With help from fans, listeners, and humanitarians like yourself, we can bring an end to multiple sclerosis. Visit my profile by clicking the banner below...

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Podcast Summary

Join me on a journey in to the chilled out worlds of Lounge, NuJazz, Downtempo, Chillout, House, and Latin Rhythm music.

This Podcast is intended to be a monthly show in which I will explore all things jazzy, funky, and chilled out!

SO WHY LISTEN? I love Electronica. I seek out House, Progressive, and Breaks BUT, sometimes your ears have just had enough!

Sometimes you need something a little less synthetic. Sometimes you need to just throw something on that is positive and relaxing, something to create a vibe, no, A MOOD.

My sets are a good choice when you need to create a colorful backround for great conversation with friends during cocktails or dinner. They are also great to throw on when you just need to chill, catch up on some reading, or have a nice nap.

This is not Ambient, you need ryhthm, but not in your face. Its jazzy, its smooth, heck, it can even be progressive. But, I will never take you too deep and I will never create anything but POSITIVE VIBES.

About The Chola

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I have been an off and on musician for years and I have recently started Digital DJ'ing.

Once upon a time I had dreams of being a profesional Electronic musician but, with time and age, that faded. I have moved away from the music business and am very happy with my career in Information Technology. I have recently started producing music and mixing again, but this time around, I am doing it for enjoyment, not profit.

To find out more info, visit me at:

http://www.myspace.com/chillwiththechola

Thanks for stopping by,
Chad Helenthal

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