DJ Marc Antomattei

Quincy Jones, from jazz to pop to eternity.

Rest in peace to Quincy Jones. He had one of the finest music production companies (and production team) ever assembled. They put out unforgettable hits that the world will never forget.

Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91 As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music.

DJ Clark Kent, Legendary Hip-Hop Producer & Sneaker Legend, Passes Away | The Breakfast Club

RIP to Sergio Santos Mendes. I’m so glad to have seen him perform live at the 2011 Tokyo Jazz Festival. My favorite albums of his are the one with Brasil ’66 and the two with Will.i.am. So many jazz, bossa, and samba classics.

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Sergio Mendes: 10 Essential Songs The bandleader and musician, who died on Thursday at 83, was a bridge from Brazilian music to the world — and back.

One of the greatest saxophonists of our time. Arguably the most popular. He was my favorite. I saw him perform with/as DMS (George Duke, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn) in one of the best jazz supergroups ever in a flawless concert performance at the Tokyo Jazz Festival 2011.

The music was so powerful that I was moved to tears many times. Not because it was sad music, on the contrary. It was so rich, exciting, and powerful, that I didn’t know how to process it other than with tears of joy. It was the most mind blowing musical experience of my life. I have some of the videos up on my YouTube channel.

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David Sanborn, Jazz Saxophonist Who Played on David Bowie's 'Young Americans,' Dead at 78 David Sanborn, the saxophonist, has died at age 78 after a battle with prostate cancer, Rolling Stone confirmed.

..."Granted, many influencers do unethical things to gain more public adoration but scamming your audience into thinking you’re a DJ is the height of Party and Bu****it, and to hell with any DJ or person who claims, “the audience doesn’t care if you can’t mix by ear because they just want to hear good music”. The obliviousness to creativity from a faceless crowd isn’t more worthy of questioning than a DJ’s failure to be truthful. There’s no honor in deceit. When you rely on the advent of technology that makes the process of DJing easier to present your “creativity” to audiences that paid upwards of $719 to hear you spin, you’re a fraud. IDGAF how often you get booked. Quantity of gigs does not legitimize a DJ’s artistic abilities when the whole reason you’re appearing on stage is because you’re projecting a gift for playing music through an artificial intelligence proxy.

From deep fake DJs like Grimes to the platforms that promote them, It seems like everyone’s a sellout in the industry now. Social media has made it so that if your aesthetic is right, you’ll be invited to speak on every DJ podcast and perform at music festivals despite your inauthenticity as a DJ. If you advocate for A.I. “DJs”, then you’re a spokesperson for grifters who’ve devalued the art of DJing, respectfully."

“DJ” Grimes Disease Online DJ School and Community by DJ Rob Swift

Well dang, all I can say is I’ll pray for his speedy recovery. Something to add would be get your life right with Jesus because we never know when our time is going to be up. Here one minute and gone the next. I believe BC will make a full recovery this time, but sometimes we don’t. We have to be ready.

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, we will honor Amp in the spirit of love, as we join together to celebrate the beautiful impact of his life.
We will uplift, maintain & carry out his intentions - coming together with peace & love in our hearts.

Offering sincerest condolences to all who have shared space & love with Amp.
Your memories & your love shall always remain.