The Robert Glasper Experiment and DJ Pete Rock join forces at Jazz à la Villette for an incredible, groove-heavy tribute to Roy Ayers.
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Robert Glasper Experiment feat. Pete Rock "Tribute To Roy Ayers"
Jazz
Robert Glasper Experiment Special Guest Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def
Jazz60 min2014PG
"Recorded live at the À Vaulx Jazz festival near Lyon, this electrifying concert captures a rare, genre-blurring collaboration at the absolute intersection of jazz, hip-hop, and nu-soul. Pianist Robert Glasper and his dynamic quartet, the Experiment, skip the pleasantries and jump straight into a masterclass of pure, unfiltered rhythm. Defending the raw ethos of his landmark Black Radio project, Glasper seamlessly weaves the diverse influences of icons like Kanye West, Eric Dolphy, and Bill Withers into a continuous, flowing groove. The energy shifts from laid-back cool to something deeply abrasive and edgy when legendary Black Star rapper Yasiin Bey, also known as Mos Def, takes the stage. Coming just two years before his announced retirement from music, this performance features the iconic MC and the quartet operating in flawless, telepathic synchronization. Together, they deliver a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of legendary producer J Dilla through a striking rendition of the De La Soul standard, ""Stakes Is High"". Channeling infectious joy and unmatched musical class, the ensemble builds an unforgettable bridge between jazz tradition and hip-hop culture."