[dj chris grass]

Hiya! For those who are interested, I originally hail from Knoxville, TN, but now reside in Atlanta. During the day, I work for Turner Entertainment... with Cartoon Network, TNT, TBS, TCM, etc. At night, I play records for music-appreciating people at various venues in Atlanta. I spun with Shaun Duval for about 3 years, until his move to Kansas City. Nowadays, I spin mostly solo, and as part of the hybrid group Soulshape . Here are some mixes for all you good people...
Broke'n'Beat Radio/Winter Music Conference 2006 mix
'Adagio' Downtempo Mix
2 hour mix from July 2005
And of course, the obligatory DJ bio:
Atlanta's most musically diverse DJ, Chris Grass (Soulshape) has become well known for his imaginative, melodic performances and impeccable track selection. His sets are a melting pot of musical genres, flowing from cosmic downtempo funk and atmospheric deep house to fiery Afro-Cuban grooves and the soulful fusion of West London brokenbeat...with a dash of electro and a sprinkling of dub and drum n' bass thrown in for added flavor! It is this inimitable style that distinguishes Chris from his contemporaries - an amalgamation of nearly three decades of musical influence, seamlessly held together by the common threads of funk, jazz and soul. Firm in his belief that music be as spontaneous and dynamic as possible, Chris often incorporates percussionists, horn players, and vocalists into his live sets, adding a whole new layer of improvisation to the mix. Taking his cue from the new school of club DJs, Chris is well-versed in the idea that a DJ should not only entertain but educate as well...moving both mind and body in the process.
So there you go. I have been fortunate enough to have shared the stage with a number of musical luminaries (and some of my idols!)...here's the long list: Jazzanova, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Toshio Matsuura, Jeremy "Ayro" Ellis, John Arnold, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Capital A, Bembe Segue, Motet, Domu, Daz-i-Kue (Bugz in the Attic), Afronaught, I.G. Culture, SunTzu Sound, Titonton, Aklimatize, Argo, Karl Injex, Recloose, J. Boogie, Thunderball, Kidgusto, Bastard Jazz, Rodney Hunter, Bossacucanova, Ursula 1000, Turntables on the Hudson (Nickodemus, Mariano, and Nappy G), Boca 45, Beatfanatic/Beatconductor, Askillz, Fort Knox Five, Malente, All Good Funk Alliance, Pepe Deluxe, JustOne, Tim "Love" Lee, Deadly Avenger, Blue States, Dublex Inc., Dutch Rhythm Combo, Praful, DJ Garth, Sabo and Organic Grooves members Zeb and the Cosmic Rocker.
Current and past residencies/gigs include:
- Halo
- Opera/Eleven50
- Bazzaar
- M!x
- Trinity Lounge
- Crescent Room
- Apres Diem
- Carpe Diem
- Cosmo/Lava
- Martini Club.
Not too shabby, I suppose ;)
I also dabble in graphic design and typography...
Finally, I've begun writing reviews for Properly Chilled , the finest downtempo music/culture website this side of The Big Chill. Be sure to check them out!
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