DJ Logic
Fluid jazz improvisations meeting the rhythmic precision of a master turntablist. Sophisticated, groove-heavy soundscapes for late-night focus or urban exploration.
Fluid jazz improvisations meeting the rhythmic precision of a master turntablist. Sophisticated, groove-heavy soundscapes for late-night focus or urban exploration.
DJ Logic (Lee Jason Kibler) is a pivotal figure in the evolution of nu-jazz and the integration of turntablism into the jam band circuit. Emerging from the Bronx hip-hop scene, he pivoted early toward jazz-fusion, becoming a frequent collaborator with Medeski Martin and Wood.
His sound identity is defined by 'musical scratching,' where the turntable provides harmonic and rhythmic counterpoint to live instruments rather than just percussive noise. His career arc is marked by high-level session work and leadership of 'Project Logic,' a rotating ensemble that explored the intersection of bebop, funk, and electronica. Critically, he is viewed as a bridge-builder who helped legitimize the DJ as a legitimate improviser in traditional musical spaces. His influence extends to both the 'jamtronica' scene and the more cerebral wings of instrumental hip-hop, maintaining a reputation for sophisticated crate-digging and impeccable timing.
Shares nu jazz, jazz fusion, funk, upright bass (signature)
Shares nu jazz, funk, saxophone, upright bass (signature)
Shares nu jazz, jazz fusion, funk, soulful (signature)
Shares nu jazz, jazz fusion, funk, instrumental_only (signature)
Shares nu jazz, jazz fusion, saxophone, upright bass (signature)
Shares turntables, funk, nu jazz, soulful (signature)
Shares turntables, nu jazz, jazz fusion, instrumental_only (signature)
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