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Introducing Spare Parts on Ropeadope Records

Source: Ropeadope Records
December 28, 2013

After taking the Chicago Jazz Scene by storm, Spare Parts has partnered with Ropeadope to spread their unique brand of Jazz Funk to the masses. Taking the energy of a live performance and translating that to a studio recording is no easy feat, but Spare Parts has accomplished that with their upcoming Self-Titled album which is set to be released on January 14th. The Western Herald in Kalamazoo, Michigan summed up what makes Spare Parts so interesting: “One of the ...

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Snarky Puppy Releases "GroundUP" on Ropeadope Records

Source: Ropeadope Records
March 30, 2012

With the release of their last two live CD/DVDs on Ropeadope Records and GroundUP Music, Snarky Puppy has gone from an underground secret to one of the most internationally respected names in instrumental music. The 3-time Dallas Observer Music Award winning group ("Best Jazz Act" 2008, 2009, 2010) has, over the last four years of touring, gained a reputation for putting on a live show unparalleled in energy, virtuosity, and musicianship. They seamlessly fuse a deep knowledge and respect for ...

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