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Not Under The Bus

When I got to The Vortex it was pretty crowded, and I was late, but not too late to see the seven piece Jazz band do what it did, from 9-10 or so, The Robert Mitchell band features Tom Mason, Deborah Jordan, Julian F and Ben Davis. The Vortex is a nice place to get a drink and spend the evening. You don’t have to have too much money to buy a drink and enjoy yourself. I found the night inspiring. As a person who writes creatively, there was enough togetherness for the evening to be remembered. The 7 of them one missing played songs such as Quantum and The Red Bridge; sitting as I did in the corner, they played well.

Rebel Music took action with Not under the bus, a women’s rights organization which works to prevent torture and share information on legal action. They can be followed on twitter. On stage were Drum’s, Cello, bass guitar, piano and a vocalist. The CD is available for £9.99. Travelling from the Triangle by bus and train, and getting the bus home allows for the experience of outdoors to contrast the world in the room of The Vortex. I carry a pen and a bag, walk with an iPod to fill the silence between stares. It took about an hour and a half to get there. A great break from the rush of football fans and the cold outdoors.

If you haven’t been to The Vortex to see a band play it is located in Dalston, not too far from the station. I recommended, it to first time jazz listeners or those of experience. The square is tucked away from the high road. This is the second time I have been and I expect, if I go again then there’ll be some kinda miracle, having a great time again. It’s typical technology and you tend to get the money if you decide to take the step forward by going.

I left as it was over, but there was still time and enough jazz residue to stay and chat, Deborah Jordan is similar to Julia Biel, in-they both do a good job of not demanding too much attention. Robert Mitchell opened by saying some words on Haiti, which was the topic of the day. Every other instrument was in tune, every other person had a good time I would say for the money. It’s the type of place where the drums could go no louder, but then they shouldn’t really have to; to have people entertained. It’s not so social, not too prying, by which I mean overall there is not so much concern. A good night for the money, a good place to go get a drink and hear see sounds. The music was a fusion of low tempo, smooth melodic, creative, climactic. Professional musician’s being one. I wouldn’t say too much more than the night being a UK Jazz experience. I listen to some chill out music on the way, Robert Mitchell at The Vortex a good night.

Jaie Miller

Rebel Music Ltd

,Not Under the Bus.

Sound Unbound

Sound Unbound edited by paul d. miller aka DJ Spooky Subliminal Kid. Essetially a book about sampling digital music and culture. We see musicians today with the ability to turn a three second sample into a number one hit, as though they were feeding thousands with two fishes only. This book explores some of the techniques involved in Sampling in the 21st Century, and some of the creators of the technology which made it possible. It comes with a CD mixed by DJ Spooky 40 tracks entering the outer limits of sound. I can’t garentee any changes, any improvments but I can say it will provide you with some questions - Jazz vs the internet. Jimi Hendrix vs Bruce Lee. Giving insight into the role Islam has played in Hip Hop.

The book includes contributions from saul williams, Chuck D, Moby and Steve Reich, it might lead you onto works from Daniel Bernard Roumain. I’ll be using the internet now from my Archos 5 32 gb Internet tablet, surfing in my bedroom and tuning into my favourite music websites such as the award winning Sensei FM which streams live every Saturday  from HQ in Brixton, also play fm where you can listen to the Rebel Music Sessions for free, and I guess now anywhere in the world, where you need to.

For the importance of sampling music today and for some insightful professional musical outlooks I would think about purchasing this book by DJ Spooky, it is not essential but it’s a greeat product with an excellent 40 odd track CD which should inspire you to continue on. I like to challenge music seeing where it fits and where it doesn’t fit, i.e no to ILL BILL at the Musee du Lourve, yes to Kings of Leon in New York. Keeping you on your musical toes.

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