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the bPm presents.... Tawiah

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March 30, 2008 09:36 PM PDT

the bpm presents.... the launch of Tawiah's debut EP ''In Jodi's Bedroom''

Right hand man to Gilles Peterson in the search for the perfect beat. the bPm presents a live event with artists from the world and over. Former head honcho and founder of 21media now rolling with the Brownswood Recordings crew, Thristian moves into a new era, and launches his show on new music internet radio station Samurai.Fm simultaneously. Check out the show for recordings of live performances!!

The opening night sees the launch party for Tawiah's debut EP!! ''In Jodi's Bedroom''. Battersea-born, this new rising star has been crafting her talent in the studio and on stage since an early age everywhere – from doing the rounds as backing vocalist (Corrine Bailey Rae, Guillemots, Eska), to touring internationally (with Mark Ronson and Clive de Lowe), to making her mark on stage as a solo artist in her own right. And it shows. Often labelled the most talented UK vocalist around at the moment by her peers, her fan base of the public and media alike have been waiting for her debut release for what seems like forever.

the bPm presents.... Elmore Judd

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March 30, 2008 07:59 PM PDT

Who is Elmore Judd?

Listening to Insect Funk should give you a pretty good idea. The first thing you’ll notice is that he’s got an amazing record collection. Insect Funk references an array of artists and styles; from between-the-sheets soul and P-funk to art-school disco and rock avant-gardism, UK hip hop and African roots music, horror soundtracks and jazz.

"Insect Funk" is out now on Damon Albarn's label, Honest Jons.

Live at the Big Chill House, Thursday March 13th.

In association with Amnesty International
"Standing up for Humanity and Human Rights"

The Brownswood Box

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February 20, 2008 11:12 AM PST

Brownswood Recordings is the London-based independent label headed by Radio 1 leftfield purveyor of all sounds soulful and inspired, Gilles Peterson. We opened our doors in 2006 with the simple aim of releasing good new music, music with soul from some of the world’s most gifted young new musicians.

If you are not yet up to speed with the Brownswood vibe we would like to offer you an exclusive Gilles Peterson podcast that presents the label’s musical picture to date and includes tracks from our most recent signings including:

Hertiage Orchestra Classical orchestral strings and sounds alongside contemporary beats.

Ben Westbeech Futuristic suburban soul.

Soil & "PIMP" Sessions Explosive jazz.

Jose James Original hip hop vocal jazz.

Elan Melher Wistful, dreamy, beautifully executed
Piano led quartet.

Thristian [aka the bPm] & Elan Mehler recorded live @ L'Fleche D'Or, Paris

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December 03, 2007 08:43 AM PST

Thristian aka the bPm warms out the sell-out crowd for the Paris leg of the Brownswood Loves Jazz tour, followed by a short set from Elan Mehler with support fr Alexi David (Bass) and Steve Lyman (Drums).

Moanin' & The Dreamer (LiVE) from Club Paradiso, Amsterdam 26th October '07

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October 30, 2007 09:06 AM PDT

Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Love Jazz Podcast pt:1

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October 18, 2007 05:00 AM PDT

Brownswood Loves Jazz

Brownswood are delighted to announce that Gilles Peterson, Soil & "Pimp" Sessions, José James and Elan Mehler will be on tour in the last week in October, touching down in the following cities.

26th Oct Paradiso, Amsterdam

28th Oct La Fleche Dor, Paris

30th Oct Bohannon, Berlin

31st Oct Bush Hall, London

Podcast Summary

Welcome to Brownswood Recordings, the London-based indie label from globe trotting purveyor of all sounds soulful and inspired, Gilles Peterson. We opened our doors in 2006 with the simple aim of releasing good new music, music with soul – no matter where it’s from or what the style.
And what a journey it’s been since then. Gilles is still flying around, dropping unexpected dancefloor gems on party people around the world. And his Worldwide show on BBC Radio 1 is still a weekly staple for music heads tuning in for anything from vintage folk to dubstep. Meanwhile Brownswood has released a stream of new music. A series of brilliant snapshots in sound is one way to give a flavour:
Gilles chancing upon the beauty of Elan Mehler’s piano composition in the foyer of an elegant Swiss hotel; Gilles first hearing a Ben Westbeech demo - Bristol beat-head with the voice of an angel and an ear for a heart-catching tune – on his car stereo outside a club at 4am. And pretty promptly signing him. Our satisfaction at getting all 44 members of The Heritage Orchestra on to the stage, and no one falling off, at the Cargo album launch. Dancing round the office when the Osunlade mixes of Ben Westbeech’s So Good Today first came in. Watching the Japanese crazers SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS take their first Glastonbury in their stride and draw a huge crowd to the Jazz Stage for a Death Jazz in the mud extravaganza.
To be honest, seeing SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS play anything, anywhere has been unforgettable. The whole Brownswood Family decamping to Sête in the South of France for the Worldwide Festival each summer: Watching José James deliver his version of Coltrane’s Equinox with the glittering sea behind, as the sun sets over the open air ampitheatre. Picking out the freshest of new tunes with which to bless the Bubblers compilation series. Crossing Europe with our 2007 Brownswood Loves Jazz tour. Recently starting up a regular montly Brownswood night at Nublu in New York City. It’s all go. It’s all been great fun, and there’s more to come.
2008 brings the eagerly anticipated debut album from New York jazz vocalist José James. It’s the culmination of two years work with José and we’re more than excited. In fact we’d humbly suggest, it’s not overstating it to say he’s a singular voice and the record he’s delivered is nothing short of a masterpiece. You’ve been warned. Keep an eye out for UK live dates. We’re busy gathering the latest in freshness for a new Bubblers compilation, looking forward to another summer of musical fun in Sête (come join us this time!, and generally beavering away to continue to bring you some damn fine music.
Keep listening.

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Welcome to Brownswood Recordings; brand-new label set up by Gilles Peterson and Heavyweight. We thought it was high time to open up the channels and start releasing some fresh new music. Brownswood is our labour of love - we just want to put out great, soulful sounds, no matter where theyâ€™re from or what the style. Gilles is still flying around, dropping unexpected dance-floor gems on party people around the globe while his worldwide show on BBC Radio 1 continues to be a weekly staple for music heads tuning in to enjoy anything from moody techno to vintage folk. We plan to put out choice tracks for your collective listening pleasure, so keep your ears to the ground for the first few Brownswood releases. They range from the explosive sounds of groundbreaking Japanese live act Soil & 'Pimp' Sessions - modern jazz, rough-around-the-edges, adrenalin-charged and unadulterated entertainment - to the lush, beat-laden orchestral sounds of The Heritage Orchestra. The much-heralded Bristol-based soul kid, Ben Westbeech dropped his highly anticipated debut single 'So Good Today' on Brownswood, backed up by some killer remixes from Domu and Osunlade. Oh yeah, and compilations like the recently-released Brownswood Bubblers is the first in what will be a top-shelf series of new music hand-picked by Gilles. This one is particularly soulful and delicious; we think youâ€™ll agree. So what with our new website now online www.brownswoodrecordings.com as well as many more choice cut releases from groundbreaking acts in the pipeline, things are definitely bubblinâ€™ up at Brownswood. So thatâ€™s Brownswood Recordings. The common thread through these diverse sounds is that we like them. A lot. We hope you do tooâ€¦

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