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HE3 PROJECT 7" Rapture Of The Deep / Funk Punk

2009-09-15

Jazzman Records has the last few remaining copies of this promotional only release. 100 copies worldwide.

San Francisco Express in SFBG

2009-09-15

The San Francisco Bay Guardian did a piece on four different Bay Area musical trail-blazers last month. The San Francisco Express re-issue is one of them...

GET'YER GROOVE ON

2009-11-15

Los Angeles DJ ORB KAMM & YUSUKE OZAWA from Tokyo are droppin' heat!! The all new RADIO section is up and running. Check for new mixes monthly.

Lillian Alexander - A Dream Without You 7

2009-11-25

FG-1002 ~ Lillian Alexander - A Dream Without You // Instrumental 7"

HE3 PROJECT - Make It Sweet // We All Have Our Own Lives 7

2009-11-25

FG-3002 ~ HE3 Project - Make It Sweet // We All Have Our Own Lives 7" *sold out*

An Interview with Jazz-Synth Trailblazer Patrick Gleeson

2010-01-15

Patrick Gleeson discusses the elusive San Francisco Express album, his moog synth sampled in classic hip-hop, working with the experimental arist Bruce Conner, and his contribution to the Apocalypse Now Soundtrack.

http://www.thehydramag.com/archives/723

The HE3 Project: Chapter One - CD/LP

2010-01-15

The first chapter of the HE3 Project features Herman Eberitzsch's trailblazing efforts from three distinct recording sessions spanning 1971 to '74. He brought a loose-knit quartet together in '71 to record a decidedly expressionistic approach to jazz and funk that they had cultivated in the city's avant-garde clubs and cafes. In '73, Eberitzsch joined members of Coke Escovedo's Latin outfit, Azteca, at Wally Heider and CBS studios to arrange and write demos for Coke's seminal, self-titled debut. And in '74, he brought in a full band, Motion, to record at Wally Heider -- with songstress Linda Tillery (The Loading Zone) an unknown soul singer named Johnny Lovett on lead vocals and a Tower-Of-Power strength horn section.

An Interview with Jazz-Synth Trailblazer Patrick Gleeson

2010-01-15

Patrick Gleeson discusses the elusive San Francisco Express album, Herbie Hancock, his moog synth sampled in classic hip-hop, working with the experimental arist Bruce Conner, and his contribution to the Apocalypse Now Soundtrack.

http://www.thehydramag.com/archives/723

HE3 Project - Chapter One - LP/CD/DIGITAL

2010-03-30

The HE3 Project is now available on LP/CD & Digital

The first chapter of the HE3 Project features Herman Eberitzsch's trailblazing efforts from three distinct recording sessions spanning 1971 to '74. He brought a loose-knit quartet together in '71 to record a decidedly expressionistic approach to jazz and funk that they had cultivated in the city's avant-garde clubs and cafes. In '73, Eberitzsch joined members of Coke Escovedo's Latin outfit, Azteca, at Wally Heider and CBS studios to arrange and write demos for Coke's seminal, self-titled debut. And in '74, he brought in a full band, Motion, to record at Wally Heider -- with songstress Linda Tillery (The Loading Zone) an unknown soul singer named Johnny Lovett on lead vocals and a Tower-Of-Power strength horn section.

LOCKE SAINTS BAND 1978-1979

2010-10-07

The Locke Saints Band out of Watts, California created Deep Jazz mixed with Soul & Heavy Funk. Similar to The Kashmere Stage Band albums, young talent is highlighted under direction of veteran producer Reggie Andrews.
This is a heavy dose of school band Funk.

HE3 Project - Chapter Two - LP/DIGITAL

2010-10-21

The 2nd Chapter Of The HE3 Project series is another gift from the Heavens...
A sensual and aggressive Modern Soul, Latin Groove, AOR & Funk sound
is explored with songs culled from recording sessions at Different Fur and CBS Studios circa 1974-1979.
Featuring album artwork by acclaimed Psychedelic Poster/Cover Artist John Van Hamersveld
(The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Blue Cheer, Jefferson Airplane, Jimmy McGriff, Grant Green)

The LP has a metallic silver die cut foil, highlighting the detail in color and design that John has graced this album artwork with
The Music Of Chapter Two is a bit of a departure from the Jazz-Funk of 'Rapture Of The Deep'
In moments Chapter Two is Soul and Funk in its purest form. All formulas are thrown away;
replaced by a unique adventure in sound and lyrics.
Expect the same quality in sound as Chapter One and follow us on our journey through Herman Eberitzsch's
time capsule of previously unreleased music.

HE3 PROJECT - Chapter Two // Now Available

2010-11-02

The HE3 PROJECT - Chapter Two LP/CD/DIGITAL is now available to order on the Family Groove Website. The full MP3 album at 320kbps can be ordered direct through the website or on iTunes.

Take the ride with John Van Hamersveld - Felt & Wire

2010-12-01

Unlike Japan, the U.S. doesn't appoint "living national treasures." But if we did, John Van Hamersveld might be on the short list. As a young man, he designed the most iconic imagery from the world of surfing (for the 1966 film The Endless Summer) - and went on to create legendary covers for legendary LPs like Magical Mystery Tour and Exile on Main Street. Now this true originator of psychedelic art tells his own story in the autobiography My Art, My Life.

To put it mildly, it's quite a ride. Along with a few other pioneers (another outrageously gifted artist, Rick Griffin, was a close friend), Van Hamersveld took the art associated with Southern California surfing north to San Francisco, where steeped in LSD it became a global phenomenon that's still with us.. Read Article

Imperial Wonders - Mean Ol' Miss Treater - Ohio Crossover Soul from 1975

2011-06-28

Originally released in 1975 on Day-Wood Records, Cleveland Ohio's The Imperial Wonders drop pure soul-perfection with 'Mean Ol' Miss Treater.' Finding an original pressing of this single on the Day-Wood label is next to impossible. The sound is extremely well produced. Modern Soul harmonies, wah-wah guitar and funky vibe.. all behind drums that are in the pocket. Family Groove Records proudly presents this incredible Crossover Soul 7" single, limited to 300 copies.

HE3 Project - Chapter Two [Digipak]

2011-07-25

Digipak Edition now available. Silver foil on front and back cover featuring artwork by John Van Hamersveld. Six additional tracks previously unreleased and an 8-page booklet with lyrics and linear notes.

HE3 PROJECT - Make It Sweet '75

2011-08-12

A Third version of 'Make It Sweet' originally recorded by Coke Escovedo. This version recorded without horns in '75 has a raw funk approach compared to the other soulful versions yet still captures the rich soulful melodies in rhythm and vocals. This version is as powerful a song as the other versions thanks to Herman Eberitzsch bringing the funk on the Fender Rhodes... LTD. 300 copies worldwide. Pre-order your copy today. 1 per customer only.

Make It Sweet '75

Make It Sweet '75 (instrumental)

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