Mark your calendars! June 11 is gonna be a hopping night at the
@0711lab !
@josephnesbittlarking ,
@mehlmagnus @ferencmehl @alexander_kirn and Dieter Fischer and Michael Mayes are bringing Groove, soul, and a healthy dose of horn power: The Backseat Jivers from Stuttgart deliver a captivating sound that gets you moving. The band unites outstanding musicians who authentically and energetically bring their passion for classic rhythm & blues and soul to the stage.
The music of soul legend Ray Charles is at the heart of their program. With a deep feel for the original and their own distinctive style, The Backseat Jivers reinterpret both his timeless classics and the music of his idols. Driving rhythms, warm Hammond organ sounds, and crisp horn arrangements create music that captivates the audience from the very first note.
Ray Charles’ early musical period in the late 1940s and early 1950s was crucial for the development of modern soul music. Before becoming the world-renowned “Genius of Soul,” Charles was heavily influenced by artists like Nat King Cole and Charles Brown. His first recordings, made from 1949 onward, have a West Coast blues sound – elegant, laid-back, and understated.
Over time, however, Charles searched for his own unique voice. This search led to a groundbreaking blend of gospel, rhythm and blues, and blues that would later define his distinctive style. His early records for Atlantic Records mark a turning point: songs like “Mess Around” (1953), “I Got a Woman” (1954/55), and “This Little Girl of Mine” combined the emotional intensity of church music with the energy of R&B—something that had rarely been heard before.
With his powerful vocals, syncopated piano licks, and a band driven by pulsating horns and propulsive rhythms, Charles indelibly etched a new musical style into American music history. The emergence of soul music remains closely linked to this early experimental phase. What began as a search for his own voice evolved into one of the most influential sounds of the 20th century.
