Another album from the 70's I mainly bought because it said " Arrangements: Fred Wesley". You never can go wrong. Released in 1979. I love how jazz influenced this funk album is, like many records during this time. Chameleon was found by saxophonist Azar Lawrence, a saxophonist with an interesting career between jazz and r&b, from Elvin Jones to Roberta Flack, Earth Wind & Fire and Busta Rhymes.. and still performing, as a matter of fact, this weekend at Dizzy's, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City with his jazz quintet. You know who plays drums? The name rang a bell... and yes, it's not coincidence they are family: Ronald Bruner. He's the father of Ronald Bruner, Jr, Stephen Bruner (Thundercat) and Jameel Bruner of The Internet. Thanks to Discogs, we can also have a look at some of the other musicians: Delbert Taylor, the trumpet player, played also in Slave and also plays on Fred's "House Party". Michael E. Stanton: played with Marvin Gaye, on the same live album as bass player Gerald Brown. I wonder how they met. Did they tour with this project? Or was it the funky dream come true of Azar Lawrence? I'll ask him and if I get an answer I'll let you know.
This is one of my favourites of the album, the instrumental "Mysteryoso. Clear signature of Fred. I always wonder if he influenced the Brecker Brothers during the Parliament period or they influence them. Or both? Questions, questions, questions :-)
Due to copyrights I cannot post the whole clip on YouTube, only 60 secondsBut it's on Facebook and InstagramThis true classic always works... Man with the Red Face (Here's the Hardwell Remix)Haarlem's Grand Market was on fire!So lovely to see so many people enjoying our performance.Dennis van der Geest & Bjørn (dj's)Jackie Lou (vocals+filming)Susanne Alt (saxophone)Filmed by Robert Glass and Jackie Lou on August 15th, 2025 during Haarlem Jazz & More, the Netherlands - Another album from the 70's I mainly bought because it said Arrangements: Fred Wesley. You never can go wrong. Released in 1979. I love how jazz influenced this funk album is, like many records during this time. Chameleon was found by saxophonist Azar Lawrence, a saxophonist with an interesting career between jazz and r&b, from Elvin Jones to Roberta Flack, Earth Wind & Fire and Busta Rhymes.. and still performing, as a matter of fact, this weekend at Dizzy's, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City with his jazz quintet.You know who plays drums? The name rang a bell... and yes, it's not coincidence they are family: Ronald Bruner. He's the father of Ronald Bruner, Jr, Stephen Bruner (Thundercat) and Jameel Bruner of The Internet. Thanks to Discogs, we can also have a look at some of the other musicians: Delbert Taylor, the trumpet player, played also in Slave and also plays on Fred's House Party. Michael E. Stanton: played with Marvin Gaye, on the same live album as bass player Gerald Brown. I wonder how they met. Did they tour with this project? Or was it the funky dream come true of Azar Lawrence? I'll ask him and if I get an answer I'll let you know.This is one of my favourites of the album, the instrumental Mysteryoso. Clear signature of Fred. I always wonder if he influenced the Brecker Brothers during the Parliament period or they influence them. Or both? Questions, questions, questions :-)
