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Blue Soul Groove

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Feb/March 2008

3AM hit's No.8 in Steve Quirk's 'Fusion Flavours' Best of 2007 top 50 on Smooth Radio UK. Read more in the Blog.

Featured by the Smooth Groovers Licensed Podcast: www.smoothgroovers.com

Dig The Vibe

This is what DJ/Host Steve Quirk of "Fusion Flavours" has to say about Blue Soul Groove...

"I have been doing Fusion Flavours for 17 years now… It’s always great to get home grown talent in the UK playing “Smooth Jazz”. Blue Soul Groove are one of the big new discoveries of 2007 for me. They are the real deal."

DJ/Host of NYC "The Groove Boutique" Rafe Gomez on 'The Groove'...

"The Blue Soul Groove flow picks up right where the 90s acid jazz vibe left off. Neil's chops, production, and songcraft are smackin' enough to get lovers of the boom bap into a serious head nod, and it's commercial enough to please the most passionate smooth jazz fan. I absolutely dig what the fellas are doing - it fits in perfectly with the groove expectations of my national listening audience."

From DJ/Host Colin Marshall at "Magic 106.3 Santa Barbara"...

"Neil Warden's Blue Soul Groove brings exactly what the genre needs right now: solid beats, skilled instrumentation, a high production sheen and, most importantly, original, modern compositions deserving of all three."

Who We Are

Blue Soul Groove, is a project conceived by Edinburgh guitarist/writer Neil Warden featuring well known contemporary Scottish jazz musicians. There's a bit of Blues in there a bit of Soul and yes.... Groove as well. We are trying to bring a bit of commerciality to Jazz along with some space for improvisation and above all create a spirit and not get caught up in labels and genres. Turn the lights down a bit and listen to a track or two. We truly believe that there is a space for our music on your iPOD to chill or groove to.

It is hoped that a full CD will be 'in-the-can' Spring 2008 with some name guest US artists.

Request a Promo' CD / Contact Us

DJs - If you want a promotional CD for possible playlisting contact Blue Soul Groove through Blue Soul Groove's Website or if you are signed up to MySpace send a message.


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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/16/2006
Band Website: neilwarden.com
Band Members:

Neil Warden - Guitar, Production, Beats, Composer and more!

And special guests.

John Burgess - Saxes & Flute
Ronnie Rae Jr. - Rhodes, Piano & Synth 'Soul Town'
Ant Davies - Electric Bass on 'Zazou'
More Information

Neil Warden

Neil was brought up listening to a great selection of music from the 70's: George Benson, Johnny Guitar Watson, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Donny Hathaway, Bill Withers, Miles, Quincy Jones, Larry Carlton, Rufus, Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith and all that great music from back in 'the day'.

Recording & Performing Credits

Neil has recorded 5 CDs, toured and filmed with Scottish Jazz & Blues legend Tam White (aka Clan Chief Macgregor in 'Braveheart'). He has worked in Tam's line-ups from roots blues combo 'The Shoestring' to full on big-band funk with Boz Burrell (Ex Bad Company/King Crimson) including the phenomenal talents of Jazz musicians Tommy Smith (sax) and Brian Kellock (piano). Concerts have ranged from outdoor festivals (7000+) to intimate club settings.

More information and video clips of Neil performing with Tam White can be found at www.tamwhite.co.uk

Neil has also performed in many other genres and environments including: funk, soul & blues combos, theatre music performance, jingles, recording sessions, library music etc. More information can be found at www.neilwarden.com

John Burgess

Former Berklee College student John Burgess has toured extensively throughout Europe, Scandinavia and the Middle East, performing with many of the UK's finest jazz players.
In addition to contemporary jazz, Burgess has performed recitals of both baroque and 19th century French saxophone music and his tenor saxophone has been featured in several highly regarded blues and jump-jive groups.


Influences: St Germain, Ronnie Laws, George Benson, Nile Rodgers, Larry Carlton, Johnny 'Guitar' Watson, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Aqua Bassino, Cafe Del Mar, David Sanborn, Wes Montgomery, Earth Wind & Fire, Jim Mullen, Average White Band, Paco de Lucia, Prince, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, Grover Washington, Jeff Porcaro, Paul Jackson, Wah-Wah Watson and many more!
Sounds Like: 'Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself' Miles Davis

We have been told we sound like:Grover Washington, Ronnie Laws, Down To The Bone, Herbie Mann, Soulive, George Benson, St Germain, Spyro Gyra, Morrissey & Mullen, Grant Green.

Let the music speak for itself!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

’Zazou’ released on iTunes August 2008

'Zazou' the retro-funk groove featuring guest bass player Ant Davis will be available on iTunes August 2008. Special thanks to Steve Quirk at 'Fusion Flavours' for the support and also to BSG sax man ...
Posted by Blue Soul Groove on Fri, 30 May 2008 09:14:00 PST

More Radio Plays

It's been a great month for radio plays. Featured on Hawaii's top Smooth Jazz station and on numerous show on Solar radio. A few more developments on the boil also.Thanks to all Dj's for their support...
Posted by Blue Soul Groove on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:48:00 PST

Great review at Smoothjazztherapy.com

"When the likes of Steve Quirk are saying that Blue Soul Groove are the real deal then it's time to sit up and listen. Fronted by Neil Warden who writes, arranges and plays both acoustic and electric ...
Posted by Blue Soul Groove on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:57:00 PST

No 9 on Fusion Flavours "Best Of 2007"

No 9 on Fusion Flavours "Best Of 2007"FUSION FLAVOURS "BEST OF 2007"Smooth Radio 100.4 Hosted by Steve Quirk1.U-NAM SLOWDOWN Cd "Back From The 80's"2.Euge Groove Religify2.Euge Groove Ft.Jeffery Osbor...
Posted by Blue Soul Groove on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:52:00 PST

’The Groove’ are featured on Rosa FM (Holland) ’Soft & Smooth’

'The Groove are featured on Dutch radio station ROSA FMSoft and Smooth - DJ The fonzTuesday 27th November22.00 - 23.00 Dutch (Holland) time, 1 hour ahead of UKListen at http://www.rosafm.nl/...
Posted by Blue Soul Groove on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 03:55:00 PST

Tony Matthews at Starpoint Radio features BSG - Sky Digital

Tony Matthews at Starpoint Radio features BSG 'Out On The Groove' on his show 19.00 - 21.00 'The Soul Sessions' tonight Friday 12th October.http://www.starpointradio.com/Broadcast 24 hrs to Europe on ...
Posted by Blue Soul Groove on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:09:00 PST

Zazou featured on ’Fusion Flavours’ Tonight

A new mix of 'Zazou' has been added to the playlist, a lot more radio friendly.Steve Quirk at 'Fusion Flavours' (Smooth Radio 100.6) loves this track and will be featuring it on Monday early AM. Thank...
Posted by Blue Soul Groove on Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:09:00 PST

BSG to be featured on Magic 106.3, Santa Barbara

BSG will be featured on Magic 106.3, Santa Barbara, California's smooth jazz station. DJ Colin Marshall is currently developing a program called "Flipsides" which will showcase rare tracks from establ...
Posted by Blue Soul Groove on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:55:00 PST

"3 AM" Featured Yet Again on Steve Quirk's 'Fusion Flavours'

Smooth Radio DJ Steve Quirk at 'Fusion Flavours' features BSG's '3 AM' yet again on his popular Smooth Jazz and Groove show.Speaking to Steve last week he really digs the vibe of this track and rates ...
Posted by Blue Soul Groove on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:26:00 PST

'The Blue Glide' Featured on Steve Quirk's Fusion Flavours on Smooth Radio 100.4

'The Blue Glide' will be featured on Steve Quirk's Fusion Flavours on Smooth Radio 100.4 on the morning of 28th May (2nd half of the show).This is the first airing of this new track. Thanks Steve!...
Posted by Blue Soul Groove on Wed, 16 May 2007 05:20:00 PST