URBAN PLAYGROUND . . .
Jazz-funk drummer Isaiah Stewart is back, and this time it’s all about explosive grooves. Urban Playground combines fresh, funky urban beats with strong, soulful melodies. The CD provides a high-energy musical “playground” where funk, jazz, rock, r&b, and hip-hop all play together to create one powerful jaw-dropping musical experience.
If you enjoy contemporary urban music such as r&b, funk, fusion, acid jazz, smooth jazz, or even drum ‘n’ bass music, this CD is definitely for you.
Listen to and buy Urban Playground.
The Reviews . . .
“With his second release, Isaiah Stewart has created nothing short of a musical powerhouse. Urban Playground will make your jaw drop. The eleven songs are jazz-funk fusion as it’s meant to be – aggressive and uncompromising. This CD contains the most infectious funk grooves I’ve heard in years, and its catchy melody lines are both brilliant and compelling. Urban Playground is a reminder to listeners everywhere that we never need to compromise.”
The Event
"Once upon a time, artists made albums that would blow you away. Urban Playground is such a CD. Isaiah Stewart has assembled the very best elements of funk, jazz, rock, r&b and hip-hop, and combined them into a full-throttle experience that hits you right between the eyes. We’re talking serious high energy. Once you put this CD on, you will not take it off.”
Jazz Scene
“There is never a dull moment on this playground. The playing is first rate, the grooves hard and funky, the solos brilliant and invigorating. Isaiah Stewart’s two CDs, Urban Playground and Life Games, are an exciting and consistent body of work that represents the very best of contemporary jazz. Essential listening.”
L.A. Music Weekly
The Songs . . .
1. Ignite The Funk
2. Hip Pocket
3. Fire It Up
4. So Funky So Cool
5. Easy Street
6. Attitude
7. Skin Deep
8. Guess What?
9. Ain’t No Thing
10. Ride The Groove
11. Crackdown
The Players . . .
Isaiah Stewart: drums, hand drums, percussion, rhythm keyboards
Joshua Stewart: lead keyboards & keyboard solos
Terence Hansen: electric & acoustic guitars
James Stewart: alto & tenor saxophones
David Chisholm: trumpet solos
John Stewart: trumpet
Joe Chisholm: trombone
Berno Danylik: bass
John Flanders: saxophone & flute solos
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LIFE GAMES . . .
Featuring the original compositions and explosive drumming of jazz-fusion drummer/percussionist Isaiah Stewart, "Life Games" comprises 72 minutes of all-original contemporary jazz that combines a broad spectrum of musical styles, including elements of jazz, rock, R&B, funk, soul, swing, salsa, industrial, metal and new age.
Listen to and buy Life Games.
The music on "Life Games" is in the tradition of such contemporary jazz artists as Spyro Gyra, Jean Luc Ponty, Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn, Chick Corea, Rick Braun, Dave Weckl, Ramsey Lewis, Jeff Lorber, Billy Cobham, Boney James, Herb Alpert, Casiopea, and Incognito.
The Reviews . . .
"...If you like jazz fusion, funk or acid jazz, this CD is definitely for you. Isaiah Stewart not only puts down a solid groove, he writes songs that are catchy and contain a strong emphasis on melody. Drummers will especially enjoy this disc..."
The Event
“The diversity on Life Games is amazing. Prince once said he wanted to be able to listen to all his albums back-to-back without hearing the same things over and over. Life Games is like this. You never get bored with this CD because almost every song is in a different style. There are elements of jazz, funk, rock, swing, new age, hip-hop, electronica and even industrial metal. Life Games proves that being a drummer doesn't mean not being able to compose great music.”
Hollywood Jazz Reporter
The Songs . . .
1. South Side Drive
2. Midtown Funk
3. Vaporization
4. Rain Over Paris
5. Solar Island
6. Counterparts
7. Life Games
8. Vortex
9. Full Circle
10. Warlord
11. Voyage Through a Dream Part I
12. Voyage Through a Dream Part II
13. Voyage Through a Dream Part III
14. No Chance
The Players . . .
Isaiah Stewart: drums, percussion, keyboards
Joshua Stewart: keyboards
James Stewart: basses, alto sax
Terence Hansen: guitars
Samay Vongsaath: guitars
Reed LeCheminant: trumpet, fluegelhorn
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