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Jazz Steppin' 2009 05-01-09

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May 01, 2009 08:13 AM PDT

So this month I decided it was time to finally follow up 2007's Jazz Steppin' episode with another dose of chilled out drum and bass. Jazz Steppin' is really about kicking up the tempo a bit but still maintaining a chilled out vibe. Lots of jazz, r&b, samba, and funk combined with intelligent drum and bass music.

A lot of Drum n Bass is hard and edgy these days. It seems that you really have to dig to find the jazzier stuff which is a real shame. However, spend some time digging and you will stumble across some great artists still producing music with a softer, more "musical" sound. Heavy DNB is fine for doing some serious "dancing" or for working out. However, the jazzier stuff is what I want for sofa surfing and just chilling out.

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Here is this month's tracklist...

01. Galapago- La Maquina y Yo

02. Sardi- Primavera

03. Zuco 103- Volta (Bossacucanova Remix)

04. Dan Marshall- Fools Paradise

05. The Funktastics- Crocodile Skin

06. Bazeado- Segunda Feira (Bungle Remix)

07. Mutt- She Likes It

08. Shapeshifter- Equinox

09. The Amalgamation Of Soundz- 63rd Suite

10. Komatic- Untold Stories

11. Brother- Ever After

12. Phat Playaz- Down Town

13. Madmen & Poets- Afraid Of Jazz

15. Ror-Shak- Lisa's Song ft. Lisa Shaw

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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.

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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: Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/chillwiththechola Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=72545997206# Thanks for stopping by, Chad Helenthal

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