Roman Gastelum - “EQuilibrium”. Click Artwork to Stream!
Roman released his first highly anticipated full length album on 9.29.23 entitled "EQuilibrium", that is his greatest artistic achievement to date.The music was composed and arranged in its entirety by Roman, with the project consisting of fellow musicians from the Los Angeles scene, including tenor saxophonist and engineer Brandon Wilkins, trumpeter Aaron Janik, guitarist Andy Waddell, keyboardist Scott Tibbs, drummer Jason Prushko, and Roman on bass (and sometimes vocals).
The inspiration and style of the music is Roman’s interpretation of creating a true balance between both boom bap (Hip Hop), and bop/post-bop (Jazz), following in the footsteps of artists such as A Tribe Called Quest and Wayne Shorter, along with influence from modern artists such as Kiefer and Alfa Mist, and other various modern styles. While most jazz infused hip-hop, or hip hop infused jazz tends to lean a little more toward one side or the other, Roman’s interpretation draws equally from the aesthetics of both styles, whether from a compositional, improvisational, or production standpoint; listeners will hear a direct connection upon focused listening. The album is available to stream on all digital platforms.
Roman Gastelum - “Illusory Truth / Pavlov's Dogs”. Click Artwork to Stream!
Roman followed up his anticipated debut release “Headway / No Biters” with two new singles on 04.07.23 - “Illusory Truth / Pavlov’s Dogs” - which are also presented in 7” style format. The music was composed and arranged in its entirety by Roman, with the project consisting of fellow musicians from the Los Angeles scene, including tenor saxophonist and engineer Brandon Wilkins, trumpeter Aaron Janik, guitarist Andy Waddell, keyboardist Scott Tibbs, drummer Jason Prushko, and Roman on bass. The inspiration and style of the music is Roman’s interpretation of creating a true balance between both boom bap (Hip Hop), and bop/post-bop (Jazz), along with some influences from the UK and other various modern styles. These two tracks in particular, take on heavier themes of the geopolitical, economic and social instability the world has been facing in recent years, as the global elites have been faced with an existential threat to their corrupt system and raise their ugly heads. The majority of the people awaken, but some choose to remain asleep.
The two singles are available to stream on all digital platforms.
Roman Gastelum - “Headway / No Biters”. Click Artwork to Stream!
Roman Gastelum’s anticipated 03.03.23 release consists of two singles within the jazz and hip hop idiom - “Headway / No Biters” - presented in 7” style record format - and is the first artistic release under the title of his name. The music was composed and arranged in its entirety by Roman, with the project consisting of fellow musicians from the Los Angeles scene, including tenor saxophonist and engineer Brandon Wilkins, trumpeter Aaron Janik, guitarist Andy Waddell, keyboardist Scott Tibbs, drummer Jason Prushko, and Roman on bass. The two singles are available to stream on all digital platforms.
The inspiration and style of the music is Roman’s interpretation of creating a true balance between both boom bap (Hip Hop), and bop/post-bop (Jazz), along with some influences from the UK and other various modern styles. While most jazz infused hip-hop, or hip hop infused jazz tends to lean a little more toward one side or the other, Roman’s interpretation draws equally from the aesthetics of both styles, whether from a compositional, improvisational or production standpoint. Listeners will hear a direct connection in this music to the likes of artists such as Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock; and A Tribe Called Quest, Eric B. & Rakim, and The Four Owls.
Jigsaw Falling - “Demagogin Dayz”. Click Artwork to Stream!
“Demagogin Dayz” is a dystopian journey about globalist “elites” usurping power over the people of sovereign nations.
Jigsaw Falling - “Vanishing Point”. Click Artwork to Stream!
“Vanishing Point” is an abstract journey about losing perspective while going up the ladder of life.
Jigsaw Falling - “Oversaturated”. Click Artwork to Stream!
"Oversaturated" is the most emotional roller coaster, and "Black Mirror" of a song written to date. The visceral artwork by @kozyart pretty much says it all - a sign of the times, yet just as ironic with how this is shared and how you're viewing it.
Jigsaw Falling - “Wasted Endeavor”. Click Artwork to Stream!
"Wasted Endeavor" incorporates Jigsaw Falling’s unique blend of rock, jazz, hip-hop, funk and latin music. The overall message of this track is dedicated to those who don't have a sense of direction, whether they’re taking it too fast or too slow - and put them in check.
Jigsaw Falling - “Jigsaw Falling” EP. Click Artwork to Stream!
Jigsaw Falling's self-titled debut EP, all recorded in their basement studio, reflects their daily environment on this lyrical journey through the trials and tribulations of a young adult and artist in the urban jungle of Los Angeles.
Junkyard Funk - “Good Times”. Click Artwork to Stream!
A quirky, funky production music track that was placed on E News.
A short, but sweet and emotionally heavy take on the folk tune Scarborough Fair, arranged for a live string quintet, using various reharmonization and contrapuntal techniques.