Down to the Bone (band)

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Down to the Bone is an acid jazz group led by British DJ Stuart Wade, who formed the band in 1996 with Chris Morgans (who later left). The group was popular in the UK, where it is "hailed as the kings of UK jazz groove." The band's music is a mix of funk and jazz. [1] [2]

Contents

As of 2014 there are two sets of Personnel for the band – a US band and a UK band. [3]

The music

Stuart Wade, the band's leader, does not play any instruments. He hums into a dictaphone. [4]

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbumPeak chart positionsLabel
US
Jazz

[5]
US
Con.
Jazz

[6]
1998From Manhattan to Staten32Int'l Bass
1999The Urban Grooves – Album II139
2001Spread The Word – Album III196
2002Crazy Vibes and Things64 GRP
2004Cellar Funk44 Narada Jazz
2005Spread Love Like Wildfire105
2007Supercharged124
2009Future Boogie1610 Shanachie
2011The Main Ingredients127 Dome
2014Dig It74

Compilation albums

YearAlbumPeak chart positionsLabel
US
Jazz

[7]
US
Con.
Jazz

[8]
2007The Best of Down to the Bone198 Narada Jazz
2019Funkin' Around: A Collection of Remixes and Reworks Dome

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
Smooth Jazz
Airplay

[9]
2007"Parkside Shuffle"10Supercharged
2011"Music Is the Key"14The Main Ingredients
2012"Uptown Hustle"10
2014"The Sweetness"1Dig It
2015"The Bounce"11

References

  1. Visiter, Southport (21 May 2008). "Jazz kings Down To The Bone to appear at Southport Arts Centre". southportvisiter. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  2. "Down to the Bone Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  3. "Down To The Bone". self. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  4. "Interview with Stuart Wade (Down To The Bone)". Archived from the original on 17 March 2006. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  5. "Down to the Bone: Jazz Albums". Billboard .
  6. "Down to the Bone: Contemporary Jazz Albums". Billboard .
  7. "Down to the Bone: Jazz Albums". Billboard .
  8. "Down to the Bone: Contemporary Jazz Albums". Billboard .
  9. "Down to the Bone: Smooth Jazz Airplay". Billboard .