L.A.'s Underground Community Driven Jazz Movement

[Cadillac]

To add to this , it wasn't even for for him on this album because he had jasongs with westcoast jazz leanings way back on the Kendrick Lamar Ep and Overely Dedicated era. He wasn't even the only one from California with this style. either because Dom Kennedy did too.

yeah, even if you limit the convo to it being about blog era rappers. He wasnt the only one. Dom did it to as you pointed out

plus even on his own team(TDE) he wasnt the only one doing this, as others did jazz tracks to





really the whole jazz presence can be summed up as just something TDE in general has always meddled in. as they have had this for a while.

 

[Cadillac]

Even regarding the G funk sound of the west, they had jazz elements or jazz sound infused in there even by the smallest amount. Regardless it was there.

 

[IllmaticDelta]

Even regarding the G funk sound of the west, they had jazz elements or jazz sound infused in there even by the smallest amount. Regardless it was there.

Spoiler

dj quik's brand of g-funk is straight up smooth jazz lol; it goes over most peoples head's when they hear it though

 

[dap-man]

We appreciate Jazz in this thread!

 

[DoubleClutch]

When I think west coast I think funk. I dunno much about California culture but I feel like their jazz would be slightly different based on demographics and atmosphere

Plus jazzy hip hop originated from NYC/east coast? we got the best/history. I’m guessing LA artists was inspired by NYC

But yea if y’all are into jazzy hip hop listen to old DELA Jazz Liberators albums some of my favorites to this day

But I don’t think jazz has any region/or boundaries it’s the same everywhere

 

[Unemployed GM]

Thanks I’ve been looking to get into more jazz.

 

[Sankofa Alwayz]

I wish the DMV would have a Nu Jazz movement going on, especially since we have a long history with Jazz. The closest we got right now that I can think of is Masego but he’s from Norfolk I believe.

 

[Sankofa Alwayz]

Currently listening to Clin d’oeil by Jazz Liberatorz. This shyt is absolute piff

 

[IllmaticDelta]

somewhat related

 

[Cadillac]

@Ake1725 @Insensitive @IllmaticDelta



Gotta throw YG to the mix


MKL is such a amazing album

 

[IllmaticDelta]

@Ake1725 @Insensitive @IllmaticDelta



Gotta YG to the mix


MKL is such a amazing album

smooth jazz influenced too

I can't think of any East Coast hiphop that sampled smooth jazz

 

[Cadillac]

Terrace martin needs to be talked about more in terms of production

smooth jazz influenced too

I can't think of any East Coast hiphop that sampled smooth jazz

i fukkin love this song, mainly for its production and its space in the album.

and smooth Jazz might be my favorite version of Jazz next to funk influenced jazz or jazz with funk elements to it.

 

[Mowgli]

Terrence Martin.

 

[Supper]

Texas is probably right after them

Chris is back in the H.

Renowned Drummer Chris “Daddy” Dave’s New Monthly Residency Will Open The Door for Rising Artists

TSU just revamped the Ocean of Soul Band this year.

Texas Southern University | TSU Taps New Ocean of Soul Band Director

I hope this ignites some new life with real black musicianship here.

 

[IllmaticDelta]

Chris is back in the H.

Renowned Drummer Chris “Daddy” Dave’s New Monthly Residency Will Open The Door for Rising Artists

TSU just revamped the Ocean of Soul Band this year.

Texas Southern University | TSU Taps New Ocean of Soul Band Director

I hope this ignites some new life with real black musicianship here.