SATURDAY, JANUARY 27TH 2007
DEEPER SOUL RECORDINGS & SONOTHEQUE
PRESENT
THE GET DOWN
The Deeper Soul Monthly Party
this month's special guest
DAZ-I-KUE
of the Bugz In The Attic UK
and resident
JOSH DEEP
And
Dom Ritmo (Groove Dis/DS Radio)
DOORS OPEN AT 9PM
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FRIDAY, APRIL 23RD 2004
SONOTHEQUE
& DEEPER SOUL RECORDINGS PRESENT...
DJ ALTON MILLER
SONOTHEQUE
1444 W. CHICAGO AVE.
312.226.7600
DOORS
OPEN @ 8
PM
Sonotheque
together with locally-based Deeper Soul Recordings presents DJ Alton Miller,
one of Detroit’s central figures in the present resurgence of electronic
dance music. Growing up in the constantly creative musical environment of
the Motor City like other Detroit-based luminaries such as Ayro , Amp Fiddler
& John Beltran, Miller soaked up the soulful sounds of classic Motown,
Philadelphia and the many permutations of P-Funk. Equally influenced by the
Chicago house scene spearheaded by artists like Ron Hardy and Frankie Knuckles;
Alton Miller by the late 80’s began “The Music Institute”
a short-lived but by now legendary club that has since reached near-mythical
status.
Joining forces with DJ Derrick May, first as an employee of May’s Transmat
Record label, then as Aphrodisiac, the name under which he began releasing
his own music; Miller also appeared on the KMS label and a series of EPs on
the Fragile label. His increased presence in the Detroit area through a series
of live performances brought further recognition to his personal sound with
future collaborations with Carl Craig’s Planet , Mike Grant’s
Moods & Grooves and Distance.
Having toured extensively through France, Chile, England, Switzerland, Portugal
and Germany; Miller has brought an expanded vision to the sometimes maligned
status of House music with his intimate connection to drumming and the varied
cadences of African-based rhythms.
The evening features the release of Miller’s latest release on the locally-based
Chicago label Deeper Soul track “Choose To Believe”. Sung by Sky,
another Detroit native, the spoken word melody reminiscent of a whiskey soaked
jazz singer from the early 50’s instantly comes to mind. With an equally
impressive remix by Sweet Abraham featuring a deep crunching bass “Choose
To Believe” will soon be featured on the more left-field dance floors
around the globe.
Joining Alton Miller is Sonotheque resident groove merchant Joe Bryl and Deeper
Soul label founder Josh Deep. Doors open at 8pm for the event. Questions about
the event can be forwarded to
info@sonotheque.net or 312-226-7600.
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THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 12TH 2004
SONOTHEQUE & DEEPER SOUL RECORDINGS PRESENT...
A SOUL SUPREME - A QUARTERLY RITUAL CELEBRATING
OUR PAST & FUTURE IN THE PRESENT THROUGH MUSIC AND DANCE
FEATURING A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY
KAHIL EL’ZABAR’S ETHNIC HERITAGE
ENSEMBLE
PLUS DJ’S JOSH DEEP & ANTHONY
NICHOLSON
SONOTHEQUE
1444 W. CHICAGO AVE.
312.226.7600
DOORS
OPEN @ 8
PM
Sonotheque and Deeper Soul Recordings
present the new quarterly ritual, A Soul Supreme. The quarterly event will
feature performances by Kahil El’Zabar, each in a new context. The first
session will present Delmark and Deeper Soul Recording artist Kahil El’Zabar
and his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble.
Doors open for ‘A Soul Supreme’ at 8pm. For any further information
please contact Joe Bryl at 312-226-7600 or info@sonotheque.net
or joshdeep@deepersoul.com
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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20TH
2003
SONOTHEQUE, STRAIGHT NO CHASER, DEEPER SOUL RECORDINGS PRESENT...
ENDLESS FLIGHT - A
JOURNEY INTO SONIC VIBRATION & COSMIC INTERPRETATION
& THE DEEPER SOUL RECORDINGS LAUNCH
PARTY
THE BEGINNING OF A NEW PAGE IN CHICAGO
MUSIC HISTORY
FEATURING A SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE
BY
KAHIL EL’ZABAR’S RITUAL TRIO
PLUS DJS ANTHONY NICHOLSON, KARL INJEX,
& JOSH DEEP
SONOTHEQUE
1444 W. CHICAGO AVE.
312.226.7600
DOORS OPEN AT
9PM
Sonotheque and Straight No Chaser Magazine
are proud to present “Endless Flight” an ongoing series of engagements
showcasing seminal talent from both Chicago and around the globe. Hosted by
DJ Anthony Nicholson (Miquifaye Music) and DJ/writer Karl Injex (Tauriva)
“Endless Flight” combines the talent of cutting-edge djs/producers
with live performances from the outer realms of the jazz world.
On Thursday November 20 in a celebration and introduction to the new Chicago
based label, Deeper Soul Recordings, and the labels relationship with Kahil
El’Zabar, “Endless Flight” will feature a live performance
by master percussionist Kahil El’Zabar’s Ritual Trio with members
Malachi Favors (Art Ensemble of Chicago) on bass and Ari Brown (AACM) on reeds
and piano. Deeper Soul Recording’s mission is to showcase musicians
who are forward thinking artists while retaining the universal aspect of music
that resonates within the soul. Whether through African influences, jazz,
soul, funk, hip-hop, or house, it is always soulful. Kahil’s Ethnic
Heritage Ensemble will be releasing three 12” singles on Deeper Soul
with remixes by underground dance artists Kemit Sources, Osunlade, plus other
cutting edge artists. The 12” singles will be compiled for a CD release
early 2004.
Kahil’s diversity and heritage as a musician reads as long one can imagine.
With the Ritual Trio, Kahil takes a progressive approach to their avant-garde
jazz form, moving between controlled outbursts of free jazz intensity to sweet
melodic solos by Ari and Malachi. This trio has been shaping the future of
jazz for over 20 years. The members draw on each of their histories and individual
voices to create a sound that is simultaneously rooted in the past and looking
forward at the same time. The bands most recent release on Delmark Records,
“African ‘N’ Da Blues”, showcases the bands virtuosity
paired with the intensity of the legendary Pharoah Sanders.
Always a leading figure in the Chicago avant-garde jazz scene, a versatile
percussionist, and master of African sounds and music, Kahil has hand built
his own collection of congas, kalimbas (hand pianos) and other African percussion
instruments. Recently celebrating his 50th birthday, Kahil has been a member
of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) since
he was 18. Ritual Trio member Malachi Favors has been a member of the Art
Ensemble of Chicago for over 3 decades. Kahil’s diversity as a musician
and desire to remain open and progressive to new forms and possibilities are
the fundamental aspects that have driven the combining of forces between Kahil
and Deeper Soul Recordings.
Hosts/DJs Anthony Nicholson and Karl Injex continually collaborate to expand
on the ever-evolving nature of jazz. With their historical acumen of music
that is rooted in the past yet ever evolving into the future, their sets bridge
the more limited interpretations of what jazz is by incorporating African,
Latin, Brazilian influences with an understanding of music that is rooted
in a soulful sensibility. Josh Deep of Deeper Soul Recordings will also present
upcoming music for the label in a pre-performance set.
Doors open for ‘Endless Flight” at 9pm. For any further information
please contact Joe Bryl at 312-226-7600 or info@sonotheque.net
or joshdeep@deepersoulrecs.com.