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fave it Soul | California Pop
9 tracks | 44 minutes
Released Nov 2005
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:24 Intro to the Exhibition lyrics BUY MP3 01:24 Intro to the Exhibition lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:24 Intro to the Exhibition
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:22 There and Back Again lyrics BUY MP3 04:22 There and Back Again lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:22 There and Back Again
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:56 Wait 'til Then (the Pizz. Cut) lyrics BUY MP3 05:56 Wait 'til Then (the Pizz. Cut) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:56 Wait 'til Then (the Pizz. Cut)
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:15 Flow lyrics BUY MP3 05:15 Flow lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:15 Flow
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:47 Check the Flipside lyrics BUY MP3 06:47 Check the Flipside lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:47 Check the Flipside
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:28 Curse of the Goat lyrics BUY MP3 06:28 Curse of the Goat lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:28 Curse of the Goat
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:33 Might Sound Crazy lyrics BUY MP3 05:33 Might Sound Crazy lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:33 Might Sound Crazy
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:41 It's Easy lyrics BUY MP3 03:41 It's Easy lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:41 It's Easy
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:22 Feel Good lyrics FREE 05:22 Feel Good lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:22 Feel Good
funk/soul/jazz-hop
Bio / Background
Down til the End With Upstart
Upstart is what happens when a soul-man from New Mexico, artist punk from Utah, jazz-jock from Iowa, and conservatory snob from Nebraska are thrown together for a summer. Residing in southern California now, Upstart actually grew out of a friendship formed when these perfect strangers found themselves working together at a Michigan dinner theater in 1999. After playing over 180 shows and many late night jams, the foursome developed a deep understanding of each others' playing, laying a solid musical and personal foundation for the future.
Upstart was officially launched in 2002 on the heals of a gig at Fullerton's famed "Steamers" jazz club where the quartet mixed jazz with funk and soul to the raves of a standing room only crowd. As they continued writing music that year, Upstart's sound grew increasingly ambitious.
↓ more ↓Saxophonist Josh Bachman of London, England joined the group as rock and hip hop with songwriterconsciousness started creeping into the bands jazz pocket to form a sound that struggles for comparison. The Orange County Music Awards recognized Upstart's improvising abilities with a nomination for "Best Jazz" at the 2003 awards show. For the sake of labels, though, Upstart plays "jazzrockfunkhiphopsouljammusic". Get all that?
Trumpet man and singer Michael Cartwright is an entertainer from an age gone-bye, combining the talents of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard with the legendary vocals of Marvin Gaye. All the while, piano/keyboard man Jarod Sheahan attacks with Ben Folds ferocity as the multi-tattooed Sam Eames jumps effortlessly from electric to upright bass. Josh Bachman, the english Maceo Parker, plays with intense originality and drummer Tony Hundtoft handles Upstart's challenging twists and turns with ease... and they all sing too!
An Upstart live show gives even greater witness to the band's camaraderie, as each member takes a turn leading amidst strong ensemble playing that emphasizes intelligent improvising and tight vocal harmonies within well-crafted songs. They gracefully "flow" through various styles in a natural fusion that represents five individuals coming together in a common love of music. The songs can be fun or introspective, but thus is life. And therein lies the essence of Upstart.
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