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Text: Bergas Haryadita
| The first ever production came out of their studio was Donald Byrd’s 1973 LP Black Byrd on Blue Note, followed by the album Street Lady in late 1973, which contained the popular Lansana’s Priestess At this period of time Mizell Brothers also had a fling with other Blue Note artist, Flautist Bobby Humphrey. Her Classic album ‘Blacks and Blues’ was recorded just weeks after Black Bird. You can find the classic tune ‘Harlem River Drive’ in this LP. A year after that they produced Johnny “Hammond” Smith LP GAMBLERS LIFE on Salvation Label and the amazing Shifting Gears album on Milestones a year later in 1975. This album contained the dance floor filler Shifting Gears. 1975, was the best year for Mizell Brother with their production of Donald Byrd Places and Spaces. This album could be their greatest dishes for the masses crossing jazz, funk, and disco with cuts such as Change (Makes You Wanna Hustle) and Wind Parade. The one cut that stands out more,even though all of the the pieces here are champions, |
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it’s the song Dominoes which even to this day will shake any dance floor across the land. But the deepest emotion of this album and Mizell contribution in black music history has to be You And Music. After the massive success in 1975, they went on hiatus for 2 years and get together with saxophonist Gary Bartz in 1977 for the album release Music Is My Sanctuary which famous for it’s title track which also featured the young and talented singer Syreeta Wright. After Gary Bartz, Mizell brothers signed a record deal with Warner Bros but they preferred to stay behind the curtain by writing and producing. They produced another massive disco hit during the end of their era with Roller disco anthem Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste of Honey. |
………………………………………………………………………………………………. Bergas Haryadita Bergas sprang on to the music scene with his Brooklyn based JamuJazz Internet Jazz show in 2003 before returning to Jakarta to start his COPULA clothing line as well as being a pioneer in the emergence of the Jakarta disco scene. Currently based in London town, Bergas has often worked with friendly talented peeps such as Jakarta’s FUTURE10, Thomas (RUB N TUG), Andrew Lovefingers, Mark Seven and London’s LaserMagnetic Crew.Charlie Mingus, Steely Dan, his friends & family are eternally influencing his music selections and everything he does. His music selection is a mixture of various musical spectrum and never stays in one constant beat. Always exciting and providing delight to your ears. |
