The Music of Les Blachut (2004)
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(Released by Blues Band Records) The key elements of this album: up-beat Caribbean & Latin rhythms, odd meters, jazzy solos, unusual blend of sounds, and surprising harmonic twists. All music composed, arranged, performed and recorded by Les Blachut and his associates.
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Catholic Hymnbook Jumpstarted (2006)
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Reviewed by R. LaMendola on Dec. 1, 2006 (Sun-Sentinel) OK, you've heard Christian rock. You've heard gospel. You've heard worship music and classical religious chorales. But here's betting you haven't heard them all together at the same time -- even within the same hymn -- and set to a calypso beat. That's the concept of an ambitious new collection of rearranged, refreshened church music created by master-of-all-keyboards Les Blachut, titled "Catholic Hymnbook Jumpstarted." Blachut has penned arrangements that skip with off-beats, tricky meters and clever rhythms often played in unison, fusion style. In his hands, these 15 hymns, some of them 300 years old and covered centuries ago by the likes of Bach and Vivaldi, now taste of tangy world music. One of the goals in this project was to connect a number of disparate musical styles not usually heard together and harness them to the mission of praising God. Somehow Blachut managed to do that and more. The music will inspire churchgoers with its obvious religious sincerity and traditional roots. And at the same time, it will please those of us who just like a good tune.
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Hot Christmas feat. Steel Vibes (2008)
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A set of 16 traditional Christmas Carols in a new instrumental arrangement with jazzy solos and tropical beats. Contributing musicians: Ron Francis and Tom Swayzee - trumpets, John Cat, Sandy Poltarac and Gyorgy Lakatos - guitars, John Cat and Juan Natividad - bass, Gran Musico - violin, clarinet, Bozena Prus - tambourine, Captain Blue Dog - steel pan.
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A Nu Jazz feat. Loye Hawkins (2008)
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A short-lived and turbulent project but worth every effort. A great surprise at the 1st Miami Music Festival when unexpectedly appeared in front of a thousand-strong enthusiastically applauding audience. Contributing musicians: Loye Hawkins - vocal, Juan Natividad - bass, Eloy Oliveros - drums. Special guests: Paul Legrande - upright bass, Tom Swayzee - trumpet.
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The Freedom Riders Band - From Memphis To Miami (2008)
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The Freedom Riders Band was a South Florida Musicians Union Local 655 representative Soul/R&B Nine-piece Band. Led by Art Wilson (former music director of Sam & Dave and Bobby Blue Bland Band) and Bob North (AFM board of directors member.) After recording this album and the untimely passing of two key members, Bob North and Wayne Douthett, the group decided to disband. Members at the time of recording: Art Wilson - valve trombone, Bob North - Hammond organ, Bradley Ditto - vocals, Vaughn Tooley - trumpet, Johnnie Riles - tenor saxophone, Les Blachut - vibraphone and keyboards, Roach Thompson - guitar, Reed Manson Roberts - bass, Wayne "Big Apple" Douthett - drums.
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Art Wilson - The Company I Keep (2011)
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The Tropical Jazz Duo feat. Zoltan Grof (in progress)
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The International Polka Band (in progress)
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