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"Welcome back to 'Music of a Lifetime,' I'm your host, djceejaay. Today we’re diving into the 1981 synth-funk masterpiece 'Galaxian' by The Jeff Lorber Fusion. This track represents the pinnacle of the early '80s jazz-fusion evolution, blending sophisticated harmonic structures with a heavy, danceable groove that bridged the gap between instrumental jazz and urban R&B. The production is a masterclass in texture, featuring Jeff Lorber’s signature tight Minimoog lines and Rhodes work, anchored by the incredible rhythm section of Kenny Gorelick (Kenny G) on flute/sax, Danny Wilson on bass, and Ian Mclylagan on Hammond B3. 'Galaxian' wasn’t just a hit; it helped define the 'Smooth Jazz' precursor known as 'Jazz-Funk,' proving that technical proficiency could coexist with mainstream soul appeal. The interplay between Lorber’s synthesizers and the ensemble’s rhythmic precision created a futuristic soundscape that still resonates on airwaves across the globe today."

Genre Impact & Production Credits

Artist | Track | Release Date | Production & Impact Summary
Jeff Lorber Fusion | Think Back and Remember | 1978 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. A foundational soft-fusion track that helped establish the "West Coast" jazz sound.
Tom Browne | Nightwind | 1981 | Produced by Grusin/Rosen. Blended bebop sensibilities with urban R&B, defining the "Quiet Storm" radio format.
Chaka Khan | So Naughty | 1982 | Produced by Arif Mardin. A high-energy soul-funk anthem that pushed R&B into the digital synth era.
Ronnie Laws | Tidal Wave | 1975 | Produced by Wayne Henderson. Revolutionized jazz-sax by incorporating heavy funk breaks, later becoming a staple for hip-hop samples.
Jeff Lorber Fusion | Rain Dance | 1979 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. Featured a catchy, melodic hook that became a blueprint for the 1980s contemporary jazz movement.
Jeff Lorber | Warm Springs | 1982 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. Showcased a transition to a more polished, solo-centric sound that dominated mid-80s soul-jazz.
Miles Davis | Shout | 1981 | Produced by Teo Macero. From the The Man with the Horn era; Miles signaled his return by embracing modern R&B rhythms.
Tom Browne | Her Silent Smile | 1979 | Produced by Grusin/Rosen. A melodic masterpiece that proved instrumental soul could achieve massive commercial success.
Ronnie Laws | All for You | 1980 | Produced by Ronnie Laws. Masterfully blended his soulful flute work with a sophisticated R&B vocal arrangement.
Jeff Lorber Fusion | Seventh Mountain | 1980 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. Highlighted the group’s technical "fusion" roots with complex time signatures and aggressive synth leads.
Jeff Lorber Fusion | Pasadena City | 1981 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. A quintessential "driving" track that paired jazz improvisation with a pop-accessible structure.
Jeff Lorber Fusion | Monster Man | 1980 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. Featured heavy slap-bass and gritty textures that influenced the burgeoning soul-funk scene.
Jeff Lorber Fusion | Magic Lady | 1980 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. A smooth, mid-tempo groove that sol

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YES HE IS (GOSPEL HOUSE MIX)

----ALEXSIR

YOU (TERRY HUNTER REMIX)

----RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, LOUIE BALO, J. HORTON, DJ SPEN

I WONDER

----SEAN MCCABE, NATHAN ADAMS

HOUSE MUSIC’S STILL ALIVE (MR. V SOLE CHANNEL CAFE RMX)

----NIGHTSTEPPAZ, ROLAND CLARK, MR. V

THANK YOU (GEORGIE’S GOSPEL HOUSE)

----DJ GEORGIE PORGIE

RAISE YOUR HANDS (JUNIOR GOSPEL SCARED DUSK MIX)

----JUNIOR WHITE, PROFESSOR G GOSPEL HOUSE, ANDRE WITCHER

KOMBEACH SUNSET (NATHAN HAINES REMIX)

----PERE NAVARRO, NATHAN HAINES

NOBODY (DJ SPEN & REELSOUL RMX)

----MIKE CITY, DJ BOOKER T, REELSOUL, DJ SPEN

SOUL DEEP (EMMACULATE EXT RMX)

----SWEET GEORGIE, ED RAMSEY, PETER MAC, EMMACULATE

GOSPEL HOUSE MUSIC (JAZZMAESTRO STYLE)

----LEOTONE, JOYOUS WORSHIPPERS

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CHOSE DE DEUX

---VILLES WAX

DONT STOP THE MUSIC (ART OF TONES MIX)

----REEL PEOPLE, ANGIE STONE, ART OF TONES

GOTTA KEEP IT GOING

----SAKHILE SK

AIN’T SCARED OF YOU (REEL PEOPLE VOCAL MIX)

----PORTIA MONIQUE, REEL PEOPLE

YOU DECIDE

----DAVE & MAURISSA ROSE, DAVE LEE

I’M HERE (DR PACKER MIX)

----RON CARROLL, SWAYLO, DR. PACKER

WHAT I WANT (ERIC KUPPER REMIX)

----RON CARROLL, JOYSOUL

I GOT LIFE (DJ SPINNA’S GALACTIC SOUL VOCAL)

----KEMETIC JUST

DANCE WITH YOU (BEAT JUNKIE SOUND EDIT)

----CARRIE LUCAS

LET ME SEE YOU (CLAP YOUR HANDS)

----MICHELE CHIAVARINI, TERENCE PARKER

ALL THAT I CAN SAY (LONNIES GROOVE)

----REEL PEOPLE, DJ SPEN

ONLY YOU (SEAN’S DAY & NIGHT DUB)

----SEAN MCCABE, JILL ROCK JONES

I MAY BE CRAZY

----M DIBBY LOVE

LATITUDE

----SHAUN BENN, OMAR

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