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Beans: Only

Read "Only" reviewed by David A. Cobb


Arguably the best thing about jazz is its lack of definition. Like punk rock, almost anything can be considered jazz--as long as there is an element of “the real" throughout the music. Antipop Consortium member/rapper Beans uses this to his advantage on Only, again experimenting with pushing the boundaries of modern jazz and hip-hop. He fuses both with electronica and in the process creates an underground record that works best when listened to in a single sitting, rather than as ...

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Beans: Only

Read "Only" reviewed by James Taylor


A recent AAJ article, bitterly titled What the F*** Happened To Black Popular Music," made issue with the state of black music today, specifically calling out rappers and DJs for, in the author's mind, their degenerative attempts at artistry. The response was extraordinary, inspiring over fifty pages of debate on the AAJ Bulletin Board.

My advice to all these talking heads is to shut up and listen to this new record by Beans. Featuring legendary bass and drum duo William ...

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Beans: Only

Read "Only" reviewed by Mark Corroto


Thirsty Ear has been the most successful label at bringing the worlds of hip-hop, jazz, and electronic music into one room... if they indeed belong in the same room.

Does one dilute the other? What does the word on the street reveal? There is no doubt that jazz has always had the ability to absorb and utilize other musical forms, from classical to samba to rock. The turbulence occurs as others are informed by jazz, smoothing it out ...

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Outlaw UK Folk Singer Beans On Toast And Jeshua Marshall, Of Larry And His Flask, Embark On Co-headline US Tour, September 26 - October 20, 2024

Outlaw UK Folk Singer Beans On Toast And Jeshua Marshall, Of Larry And His Flask, Embark On Co-headline US Tour, September 26 - October 20, 2024

Source: 1888 Media

Outlaw UK folk singer Beans on Toast and American roots rocker Jeshua Marshall (of Larry and His Flask acclaim) have announced a 4-week coast-to-coast co-headlining trek that sees them on the road from September 26 to October 20. Building on a successful handful of U.S. shows last fall, the like-minded cohorts will play twenty shows in total, canvassing every time zone. It’s a camaraderie that developed quickly. An instant connection as if rediscovering an eons-old friend. Beginning at revered haunt ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Night w/o Smiles

Hello.L.A.
2018

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Only

Thirsty Ear Recordings
2006

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