What's in Yos' CD player...

Ok all - I am a tech-geek... I don't have a cd player - But I have been listening to a bunch of good stuff recently so I figured I would post up about it. Why? Why not, I say...

First off, I have to thank Jon for introducing me to Sam Prekop. I have been listening to "Who's Your New Professor" for a while and I am really diggin it. I see why Jon digs it too. Some great drumming in this album and Sam's voice is really great. I must say honestly that I don't have any of his other solo stuff or his other project, The Sea and the Cake, but I will be getting some soon. Suggested tracks: Something, Dot Eye, Magic Step and C + F.


I have been listening to an old favorite recently. I have had the playlist on for the last 2 weeks+...Jamiroquai's "Traveling without Moving." As a bass player (and certified funk lover), I am in awe of Stuart Zender's playing. He is killer on this, his last album with Jamiroquai. This is a must own for anyone who either likes fun music or musicians who are into the funk/disco genre. Suggested tracks: You Are My Love, Virtual Insanity, Alright, Drifting Along.


I have been really enjoying the super crisp clean sound of Soulive's "Next" album recently too. As far as playing, these guys are top notch. They have a great groove if you are into the straight up jazz (like myself) but also throw in some pretty wild tracks with guest appearances from Black Thought (The Roots), Talib Kweli, and Dave Matthews. I was told about these guys from Brendan and I bought the "Next" album a couple days later and it didn't disappoint me. Check out these tracks for sure: Ne-Ne, Tuesday Night Squad, Whatever It Is.

That's it for now... I will post up more soon. I might do a CD review on the podcast soon so make sure to keep checking it out... hopefully I will get some more suggestions from B and Jon, but please feel free to suggest anything for myself or the band to take a listen to!

don't fake the funk...
-yos