Tony Minvielle is regarded as one of the most respected and talented DJ’s in his field receiving props from dj’s and musicians, as diverse as Gilles Peterson, George Clinton (Parliament/Funkadelic), India Arie, Quest Love (the Roots), Jose Padilla (Cafe Del Mar), amongst, many others. He has been a contributor to Straight no Chaser magazine (including his interview with the late Curtis Mayfield) from its inception to the present.
He lived in the Atlanta GA, spent time in Warsaw, and over the years has worked with / interviewed some of the greatest artists of our time including Curtis Mayfield, Roy Ayers, Mark Murphy, Kamasi Washington, George Benson, Terrace Martin, Joyce, Banda Black Rio, Gil Scott Heron, India Arie, Snarky Puppy, Omar, Weldon Irving, Jon Lucien, The Roots, Incognito, Hiatus Kaiyote and Terence Blanchard to name a few. He’s graced the decks at Cafe Del Mar, Londons Jazz Cafe, Atlantas Ying Yang and numerous festivals. Broadcast credits include WCLK 91.9 Atlanta, Soul and Jazz, Virgin Radio Digital and now hosts the seminal radio show FOLDEDSPACE on Jazz FM.
Here is volume 9 of Tony Minvielle’s On Point five.
Butcher Brown – Live at Vagabond
‘Richmond, Virginia’s gifted sons – led by gifted and talented Corey Fonville – and my musicians of the moment come correct with this live jazz, funk, fusion epic which also comes as a vinyl package courtesy of Gearbox records.’
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Penthouse Penthouse – Cruise Control
‘The L.A. duo of Mike Parvizi and Preston Walker aka Penthouse Penthouse (and members of the TeamSupreme) have created an infectious electro-soul vibe with this release and features some great vocal work from Tony Larchmont, Love Logiq and Carla.’
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble – Book Of Sound
‘7 sons of the legendary Phil Cohran of AACM fame present a body of music they describe as “a brilliant expression of interplanetary expression”. Sun Ra-esque in its approach it is a real spiritual jazz masterpiece reliant particularly on tone rather than rhythm.’
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Jerome Thomas x Warren Xclnce – Didn’t Know
‘Futuristic soulful business from two young dons in the making. Both expansive and intimate ‘Didn’t Know’ takes you into otherworldly territory whilst staying connected to its neo-soul roots. Special mention of keyboard duties courtesy of phenom Joe Armon-Jones.’
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Ashley Henry and the Re-ensemble – Easter EP
‘From first hearing of his debut release 5ive on jazz refreshed you it was a given this London based pianist was destined for big things. And here they are – a contract with a major and a 6 track EP (LP to follow) that exceeds all expectations. Every tune is a killer and the band features Cherise Adams-Burnet, Daniel Casimir, Eddie Hick and Jean Toussaint. A must have.’
