Sexiest Album Ever?
Weâre finally digging into âVoodooâ - DâAngeloâs Grammy-winning album that changed the sound of R&B, soul, and hip-hop forever. And the album a young Adam Maness had on repeat, seriously influencing his playing as well as countless musicians since.With Questloveâs âDilla-dragâ drumming, Pino Palladinoâs funky bass lines, Roy Hargroveâs jazzy horn arrangements, and Charlie Hunterâs chicken-picking guitar, Voodoo is packed with the kind of cross-genre musicality that makes jazz musicians lose their minds.Twenty-five years later, Voodoo still grooves harder, hits deeper, and sounds more human than many albums of its generation.In this episode, youâll hear:What makes DâAngeloâs groove so unique (and hard to imitate)Isolated tracks, rare demos, and interviews with the artistsHow âSpanish Jointâ came together in a single takeWhether âFeel Like Makinâ Loveâ tops the Roberta Flack originalAnd whether âVoodooâ is even an R&B album at allABOUT OPEN STUDIO------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------As the premier online jazz education platform, with an ever-expanding course library and 20,000+ members, Open Studio (OS) has everything you need to excel and thrive on your jazz journey.Featuring everything from beginner to advanced lessons, engaging courses from A-list instructors, step-by-step curriculum, real-time classes and a thriving and incredibly supportive community, OS is the perfect platform to level up your jazz playing, whether youâre a total beginner, or an advanced pro-level improvisor.