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CURRENT RELEASE: “THE DEFINITION OF LOVE”
This 3rd Offering From Independent Neo-Soul Artist "Jibreel" Takes Us Through A Smooth Jazz, Classic Soul, R&B And Spoken Word Journey In This Offering Amply Named "THE DEFINITION OF LOVE" Suite.
Starting With A Smooth Acoustic Take Of Barry White’s “I’ve Got So Much Love To Give” , You Are Immediately Informed That This Journey Is One Of Passion. Jibreels’ Classic Baritone Voice Reminds Us Old Classic Crooners Such As; Barry White, Isaac Hayes, Will Downing & Set The Tone For The “TRUE GROWN & SEXY”
As A Poet & Spoken Word Artist, Jibreel Reminds Us The Best Way To The Heart Of A Subject Is “THE WORD” And Pieces Such As; “StressLess”, “Love Talk” & “B. One”, Fuses The Best Of Classic Jazz & Neo-Soul With The Masterful WordSmith Motion Of Jibreel.
Not To Escape The Pain Of Love, Jibreel Offers Two Very Real Views On The Betrayal & Regret Of Love. With “So Fly (Got Another Ni@@a On The Side)” The Pain Of An Affair From A Mans’ Perspective Is Chilling, But As With Every Offering Give The Total Picture Of Growth & Acceptance. “This Tyme” Is Sure To Be A Classic, Reminding Us All To Not Let Love Slip Away.
And For The OLE’ SKOOL Lover, Jibreel Takes Us Back In Da’ Day With His Take On A Classic Steppers & Club Tune. “Request Line ‘08” Will Have You Nodding Your Head & Putting On Your Dancing Shoes. And As A Bonus, For Those Purchasing The CD, Jibreels’ Takes Us Back To The Island To Get Irie’ Mon With A Live Version Of Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry”.
When We Asked Jibreel, “WHAT IS YOUR DEFINTION OF LOVE?”. He Answered Very Simply, “SINCERE DEVOTION”. That Says It All…
“THE DEFINITION OF LOVE” Suite Is A Must Add To Your Collection.
(Excerpt From Indie Artist Review Magazine)
- Indie Artist Magazine
Tropical Heatwave's musical sampler
Jazz and rock? Reggae and blues? It all can be heard at the annual Ybor City bash, where eclectic bands play eclectic music.
MARTY CLEAR
Published May 1, 2003
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TAMPA - Tropical Heatwave offers a smorgasbord of music, and unless you have a monster appetite (and the ability to be in several places at once) you won't be able to sample everything.
Here's a rundown of what's scheduled to help you make the most of your time at Heatwave. Keep in mind that human beings and machines are involved in all this, so the schedule may get a little off-kilter. But the WMNF people are pretty adept at staging these multiband, multistage shows, so usually the schedule aberrations are minor.
5:30 p.m.: Gates open.
6 p.m.: The Feetwave Parade. This is the second annual kickoff parade; to participate, show up after 4 p.m. at Ninth Avenue and Republica de Cuba, the starting point of the parade. Wear costumes, ride tricycles, be silly.
CUBAN CLUB PATIO
6-7 p.m.: Heritage O.P. One of the evening's most distinctive bands, Heritage O.P. is a New York percussion-based group that plays ancient music from Africa and the Caribbean with a voice that speaks to modern audiences.
7:20-8:40 p.m.: The Waifs. If you're a Heatwave regular, you're probably a Waifs fan. The Australian band, a Heatwave fave, plays delicious, intelligent pop music with tight, sisterly harmonies.
9-10:20 p.m.: Paul Thorn. It's usually wise to avoid "Southern rock," but Thorn has a soulful style and a twisted outlook that make his music worth a listen.
10:40 p.m.-midnight: Chuck Prophet. (See adjacent story.) A sort of Wilco meets Beck, Prophet plays odd but endearing Americana. He wields a killer voice, he's backed by an amazing Farfisa-driven band, and a lot of women think he's the cutest guy in rock 'n' roll.
12:20-2 a.m.: The Gourds. Like a lot of current Texas bands, the Gourds are so eclectic that they're hard to define. They're best known for joyous, high-energy live shows.
CUBAN CLUB BALLROOM
6:20-7:20 p.m.: Saturn 5. A decent rock 'n' roll party band.
7:40-8:40 p.m.: Tribal Style. If you like reggae, check these guys out. Supposedly they have a roots sound, but they mix it up.
9-10:05 p.m.: Amandala. These local practitioners of soukous, an African dance music, have been out of action for a couple of years, but they're back with an expanded lineup.
10:25-11:35 p.m.: Jibreel and Eclectic Soul. An Orlando band led by spoken word artist Jibreel. They say this about themselves: "The journey of the music is a tapestry of the microcosm of humanity." You've been warned.
Midnight-1:30 a.m.: Rico Monaco and Sol Sons. If you like Santana you'll like these guys. They play guitar-driven, Latin-flavored rock, and their live shows are said to be great.
EL PASAJE PLAZA
6:20-7:30 p.m.: Lee Boys. A straight-up gospel harmony outfit from Miami.
7:50-9:20 p.m.: Chris Ardoin. An up-and-coming zydeco accordionist.
9:40-11:10 p.m.: Lucky Peterson. With his straight-ahead, soulful electric blues, Tampa vocalist-guitarist-organist Peterson is one of the local blues scenes' prime movers.
11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.: Mofro. A North Florida band with a barefoot, moonshine-drinkin', hound-dog-on-the-front-porch sensibility.
CUBAN CLUB CANTINA
6:15-7:15 p.m.: Barely Pink: Too bad they're playing so early. Barely Pink is a great local power-pop band in the Cheap Trick mold. They made a lot of new fans at WMNF's Beatles tribute at Skipper's when they performed a dynamic version of side two of Abbey Road.
7:35-8:45 p.m.: Midnight Ramblers. Once known as Rocket 88, they're one of the most popular Americana bands in the country.
9:05-10:20 p.m.: Ronny Eliott and the Nationals. One of those bands that's bigger in other parts of the world than in their hometown, Ronny Eliott's current outfit is one of the most respected forces in Americana. Eliott has almost legendary status locally, dating back to his days in Duckbutter and the Outlaws.
10:35-11:45 p.m.: DJ Le Spam & the Spam All Stars. Horrible name. But this group has gotten some good press for its neo-dance music.
Midnight-2 a.m.: Hip Hop Showcase. A whole bunch of Florida's best hip-hop artists all in one place: CYNE, Double Helix, Red Tide, X of Transparent Dark Productions and others.
ORPHEUM
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Patchouli. A Chicago duo brings us folk music with lyrics about peace, love, understanding, sunshine, cotton candy and butterflies.
7:50-9:05 p.m.: Irritable Tribe of Poets. A collective of instrumentalists and spoken-word artists.
9:15-10:15 p.m.: Eric "Red" Schwartz. If anyone asks you, "What do Beowulf and Dr. Demento have in common?" this guy's the answer. His odd, often deliberately offensive music is a staple on Dr. Demento's show, and he recently composed music for a college production of Beowulf. Hard to define, obviously, but sure to be interesting.
10:30-11:15 p.m.: Utah Carol. Folk-rock boy-girl harmony duo.
11:35 p.m.-12:40 a.m.: Nexus/Plexus. As the name suggests, this is an experimental jazz group.
1 a.m.-end: MOD. An odd local trio that uses lots of effects to dress up eclectic jazz.
NEW WORLD BREWERY
6:50 - 7:45 p.m.: D'Visitors. Locals who mix Latin and African music with funk.
8:05-9 p.m.: The Cocktail Honeys. Among the current darlings of the Tampa Bay area alt-rock scene, Cocktail Honeys specialize in loud, driving but melodic rock.
9:20-10:15 p.m.: Big Kitty. Local garage-punk.
10:35-11:30 p.m.: Crippled Masters. A fairly new Pinellas garage band.
11:50 p.m.-12:45 a.m.: Tim Version. Hard, distinctive alt-rock.
1:05 a.m.-end: The Boats. An eclectic and popular local outfit that mixes everything from jazz to punk.
EL PASAJE CAFE
6:30-7:25 p.m.: Soupbone. Funk with a rock edge.
7:40-8:35 p.m.: Biscuit Boys. A Nashville quintet that plays high-energy country-rock.
8:50-9:45 p.m.: River Cove Ramblers: The Ramblers just came into being last year, but immediately became a local hit with their laid-back bluegrass-pop, featuring some of the area's best rock musicians.
10:15-11:10 p.m.: O Som Do Jazz. This is the latest project from local avant-garde composer David Manson, perhaps best known for the EMIT music series. O Som Do Jazz isn't quite avant-garde, but it's adventurous, mixing Brazilian rhythms and modern jazz.
11:30 p.m.-end: Chris Butler. Another Heatwave highlight, Butler was the driving force behind the semi-novelty ultra-pop band the Waitresses (I Know What Boys Like, the theme from Square Pegs) and now makes high-energy low-tech CDs that he records on Thomas Edison-style wax cylinders.
PREVIEW: The 22nd Tropical Heatwave starts at 6 p.m. Saturday at various venues in Ybor City. $25 advance; $30 at the door. Under 12 free, $10 for ages 12-21. Late-night ticket (after 11 p.m.) is $15. Go to tropicalheatwave.org for more information.
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Discography
The Realist (LP) - 2002
StressLess (Single) - 2003
Mad Love (EP) - 2004
B-One (Single) - 2004
The Defintion Of Love Suite (LP) - 2008
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JIBREEL (Defining "Neo-Poetic")
Jibreel Is A Smooth Jazz, Neo-Soul, Spoken Word, Poet And R&B Artist That Hails From Newark, New Jersey. He Has Been Referred To As "The Love Child Of Isaac Hayes, Will Downing, Gil Scott Heron, Maya Angelou & Nancy Wilson"…
Over His Career As A Musician, Vocalist & Poet, As Well As Working With Other Independent Artists And His Own Band "Eclectic Soul", He Has Honed A Sound And Feel Unlike Many Of His Contemporaries. He Has A Unique Strange Familiar Tone & Quality That Is Inviting & Intriguing. But After Vibing On This Manly Morsel, One Finds His Voice Is Immediately Recognizable And Sends The Listener On Another Worldly Adventure. He Is Reminiscent Of Many Classic Smooth Baritone Vocalists’ Of Our Time; Barry White, Will Downing, Isaac Hayes And Yet Still Stands Alone In His Delivery Of Vocals & Spoken Word.
Jibreel Started His Journey As Most Inner-City Hopefuls, With Performing Arts Education Courses And Performing At Local & Regional Events. His Musical Roots Comes From His Maternal Grand Father Who Was A Founding Member Of “The Gospel Hymnsters”. One Can Hear Those Roots In Various Studio Session & Live Performances. Jibreel Took Hiatus From The Arts To Travel & Study Abroad And To As He Puts It, “Find My Purpose In The Universe”. Thus His Diversity & Inclusion Of A World Based Musical Foundation.
Jibreel Entered The New Millennium With Poetry & Spoken Word As His Foundation. This Led To Appearances Across The US & Africa, Where He Performed In His Ancestral Home Of Ghana. This Led To His First Full Length CD, “The Realist: Tales From A Brick City”. In This Spoken Word And Smooth Jazz Journey, Jibreel Introduces Us To The Soul Of A Poet & The Tapestry Woven In Music And Interlude. Unlike Most Poetry CDs, We Are Given A Reflection Of The Foundations Of Poetry, Spoken Word & Jazz Vocals Related Through This Artists Fears & Convictions.
Jibreel Spent 2002 Through 2005 Working With His Band “Eclectic Soul” & Performing On A Regular Basis In The Southeastern United States In Venues Such As; House Of Blues, City Jazz At Universal Studios Orlando, Busch Gardens, JJ Whispers, Caribbean Beach Club, The Cotton Club-Tampa, Mango’s-South Beach, Blues Martini’s and Festivals Throughout The Region. As A Solo Act, Jibreel Traveled Throughout the US & Canada And Performed At Events Such As; Carabana (Canada), Tropical Heatwave (Tampa, FL), WolfTrap (Washington, DC), NPS (Chicago & Minneapolis, USA), Bull City Jazz & Blues Festival (Raleigh-Durham, NC-USA), St Lucia Jazz Festival And Others.
From 2005 Through The Present Jibreel Has Worked On His Solo Career And Created A Second EP, As Well As Single Release Projects. He Continues To Perform & Work With Members Of Eclectic Soul And Works As Producer & Arranger For Many Indie Artist In The Neo-Soul, Spoken Word & Smooth Jazz Genres.
Jibreels’ Writing, Vocal & Production Credits And Influence Can Be Found With Artist Such As; B-1 Jazz, Rob Goode, Derrick “Hott Soss” Cummings Guitarist For Patti LaBelle, Charles “Stitch” Wilson, III Keyboard/Pianist & Assistant Musical Director For Justin Timberlake, Ecelctic Soul, Soul Fusion and Various Independent Movie Scores As Well As Jibreels’ Own Full Length, EP & Singles.
Jibreel Continues To Entertain Live Audiences As A Solo Act Performing With & Opening For Indie, National & International Acts Such As: Spyra Gyra, Musiq SoulChild, Erykah Badu, Dwele, Raphael Siddiq, Floetry, FourPlay, Everett Harp, Eric Robeson, Saul Williams, Chuck Davis Dance Ensemble, Orlando School Of Cultural Dance and Others. Without Question He Still Is An “Eclectic Soul”.
His Live Shows Attest To The Love Of Classic Rhythms Reinterpreted In A Modern And Smooth Format. Jibreel Has Found A Way To Blend Smooth Jazz, Neo-Soul, Spoken Word, Rap & Plain Ole Soul Music Into A Tapestry Of Intimate Inclusion. A Competent Vocalist & Musician, Jibreel Controls & Direct His Live Show As A Conductor To An Orchestra Where The Audience Participates As Part Of His Symphony.
One Could Say, "Jibreel Is The Perfect Conversation", And Would Find Themselves Well Served In That Thought…
Artist Home Page: http://www.lovetalkmusic.com
Artist MySpace Page: http://www.myspace.com/jibreelmusic
Artist Online Store: http://www.cdfreedom.com/artists/jibreel/
CURRENT RELEASE: "THE DEFINITION OF LOVE"
This 3rd Offering From Independent Neo-Soul Artist "Jibreel" Takes Us Through A Smooth Jazz, Classic Soul, R&B And Spoken Word Journey In This Offering Aptly Named "THE DEFINITION OF LOVE" Suite.
Starting With A Smooth Acoustic Take Of Barry White's "I've Got So Much Love To Give" , You Are Immediately Informed That This Journey Is One Of Passion. Jibreels' Classic Baritone Voice Reminds Us Old Classic Crooners Such As; Barry White, Isaac Hayes, Will Downing & Set The Tone For The "TRUE GROWN & SEXY"
As A Poet & Spoken Word Artist, Jibreel Reminds Us The Best Way To The Heart Of A Subjec
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