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	Breakestra - Free Music Downloads - MP3 Downloads - Download.com Music
		The Breakestra was born as the result of a vision by bassist/guitarist/upright cellist/producer Miles Tackett.
		The world got a taste of The Breakestra flavor when the band dropped their debut "Getcho Soul Togetha" on Stones Throw Records in the summer of 1999.
		Following up on the underground release of their first "LP," The Live Mixtape Volume One, The Breakestra is prepared to drop Volume Two on Stones Throw Records.
	music.download.com /breakestra/3600-8554_32-100008564.html (817 words)

	NOW : Music : Breakestra's beat blow-up : Mar 15 - 21, 2001
		What emerged was a band with an relationship to the worlds of hiphop and funk, one that played the music that hiphop producers sample but also injected a hiphop sensibility into those same funk songs.
		Breakestra's new Live Mix Part 2 disc is a long medley of breaks, with classic, instantly recognizable bits of funk spilling into each other.
		"Breakestra is both a funk thing and a hiphop thing, but I also look at it, to borrow KRS's phrase, as edutainment," confirms Tackett.
	www.nowtoronto.com /issues/2001-03-15/music_feature4.html (477 words)

	JamBase \| BREAKESTRA: FUNK REFORMERS
		Breakestra began as the brainchild of bassist/guitarist/upright cellist/producer Miles Tackett.
		Breakestra presented a fluid hour and a half of ground-shaking funk that rang familiar and fresh simultaneously.
		Breakestra is among the handful of bands putting funk back on the map as true soul music.
	www.jambase.com /headsup.asp?storyID=7779 (699 words)

	Breakestra: Hit the Floor - PopMatters Music Review
		As a unit, the Breakestra functions refreshingly free of ego -- each member of the group receives ample opportunity to step forward throughout the course of the disc, but the obvious ease with which collective interplay occurs only makes the occasional solo spot that much more enjoyable.
		Elsewhere, the disc maintains a firm grasp on the Breakestra's roots via guest vocals from members of Jurassic 5 and People Under the Stairs on the undeniably old-school first single "Family Rap".
		To be fair, beyond the standout cuts, a few do tend toward the interchangeable; and at 65 minutes, the disc is a tad overlong, but these are minor points of contention.
	www.popmatters.com /music/reviews/b/breakestra-hitthefloor.shtml (619 words)

	Breakestra - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
		The first Breakestra single was an original song called 'Getcho Soul Togetha,' so this album is really just a part of the natural flow," he adds.
		Four years is a long time to wait for a second album, but judging by the size and enthusiasm of crowds at Breakestra shows or at their weekly hosted Rootdown party in LA their fan base continues to grow.
		And the global funk scene, which Breakestra are thoroughly entrenched in, now includes a distinguished list of bands like The Bamboos in Australia, The Dapkings in NYC, the New Master Sounds, Speedometer and Quantic Soul Orchestra in England and seems to be growing stronger by the day.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,1114690,00.html (854 words)

	::: Soul Strut ::: Reviews
		Make up to Break up: Breakestra is hot on the reel to reel on Live Mix Part Two.
		Breakestra is the brainchild of Miles Tackett (a.k.a., A Kid Called Miles), who has also collaborated with Macy Gray, Dilated Peoples, and Cut Chemist.
		His latest effort, on which he plays bass and cello, is the successful congregation of nine talented Los Angeles-based musicians who churn out a fitting selection of popular and obscure funk classics.
	www.soulstrut.com /reviews/2001/breakestra.shtml (436 words)

	Breakestra 12”
		Breakestra are back with 2 brand new cuts plus instrumentals.
		The world first got a taste of The Breakestra flavor from their recordings on the much adored indie hip-hop label, Stones Throw Records.
		The Limited Edition Breakestra 7" is currently only available through Ubiquity or at the bands live shows so grab it while you can.
	www.ubiquityrecords.com /ur159.html (359 words)

	Brown Paper Tickets - Hit The Floor! Breakestra Live! with Cut Chemist and Ohmega Watts
		The world got a taste of The Breakestra flavor when the band dropped their debut " Getcho Soul Togetha " on Stones Throw Records in the summer of 1999.
		As well as being one of the ablest solo turntablists on the globe, Cut Chemist is also a member of two highly rated crews: underground rap kings Jurassic 5 and the Latin-funk band Ozomatli.
		Breakestra has a strong following in the Bay Area, and fans are eager to hear the new album.
	www.brownpapertickets.com /event/2902 (830 words)

	village voice > music > Desco Records and Breakestra by Oliver Wang (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		This serendipitous, circular route of sampling (il)logic explains a band like Los Angeles's Breakestra, led by bassist Miles Tackett, who leads a double life as a hip-hop producer.
		As suggested by their name, Breakestra specialize in mastering vintage tracks made famous by hip-hop songs that sampled them.
		Rather than producing for connoisseurs, Breakestra create new funk for a generation who may not know enough to trace the music's genealogy, but who have the savvy to know what's funky enuff when they clap their hands, stamp their feet, and snap their necks in mesmerized adulation of the grand groove.
	www.villagevoice.com /issues/9936/wang.php (763 words)

	Breakestra: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more \|\|\| Music.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Formed by breaks fanatic Miles Tackett, Breakestra [+] is a ten-piece hip-hop orchestra based in Los Angeles.
		The group came together in 1997-1997 around Tackett's DJ gigs at a coffeehouse.
		That year also brought an intriguing demo called The Live Mix Tape -- including Breakestra [+] covers of a host of deep funk classics -- but an official release (as The Live Mix, Pt.
	www.music.com /group/breakestra/1 (257 words)

	CANOE -- JAM! Music: CD Review: Breakestra: Hit The Floor
		Breakestra, who have been supplying live breaks and beats to rappers, DJs and breakdancers for the last decade on the West Coast, have come out with their first album of original material.
		Breakestra gives a nod to the hip hop community on "Family Rap," which features Chali 2na and Soup from Jurassic 5 and Double K from People Under The Stairs, trading rhymes about the old school on this funky joint.
		Breakestra, fronted by Miles Tackett, originally started up in the early '90s solely to play funk, soul and jazz covers that were made popular through rap songs from the previous decade.
	jam.canoe.ca /Music/2005/11/18/1312757-ca.html (301 words)

	!K7 Catalogue : The Breakestra - The Live Mix Part 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Todd Simon and Paul Vargas on trumpet, Dan Osterman on trombone, Carlos Guaico on keys, Davy Chegwidden on percussion, Dan Ubick on guitar, Soulsister Demya and Mixmaster Wolf on vocals and Tackett himself on bass, upright cello and vocals.
		The world got a taste of the Breakestra flavour when the band dropped their debut 7-inch, "Getcho Soul Togetha", on Stones Throw Records in the summer of 1999.
		Following up on the underground release of their first "LP" The Live Mixtape Volume One, Breakestra is prepared to drop Volume Two on Stones Throw Records in the States and Rapster Records in Europe.
	www.k7.com /data.pl?release=RR003&info=more (666 words)

	Eye - Let your funk flag fly - 09.08.05
		As bandleader of Breakestra, Tackett has also helped fan the flames of a global funk resurgence, joining contemporaries such as New York's Sharon Jones and the whole Daptone Records posse, and England's Quantic and Speedometer in pushing a raw, rootsy sound.
		All of the funk music that I love and respect has set a high watermark for me. I needed to be satisfied with the level of quality, from the songwriting to the sound, to the quality of the groove.
		Though the "core of Breakestra changes from year to year out of necessity," with members playing and touring in myriad bands, many long-time Tackett collaborators -- including singer/soulful shouter Mixmaster Wolf, drummer Pete McNeil and saxophonist James "the Penguin" King -- contribute.
	www.eye.net /eye/issue/issue_09.08.05/beat/extended.html (797 words)

	Breakestra MP3 Downloads - Breakestra Music Downloads - Breakestra Music Videos
		A year or so before there was an actual band called Breakestra, there existed a first Breakestra recording.
		The group, under Tackett's direction, would eventually evolve into Breakestra, and it sold the cassette in the Los Angeles nightclubs where it held a showcase fittingly called "The Breaks." By 2000, Breakestra had finally emerged on the international music scene, and after word had gotten out about Live Mix, Pt.
		Breakestra's versions pass the blindfold test and then some.
	www.mp3.com /albums/468868/summary.html (412 words)

	Jazz News :: Announcing Breakestra's European Tour In November
		Ubiquity to release Breakestra's long-awaited album Hit The Floor October 25 on Ubiquity Records, the band's first LP of all-original songs.
		The first Breakestra single was an original song called “Getcho Soul Togetha”, so this album is really just a part of the natural flow, ” he adds.
		Plus there are guest appearances from Charli2na and Soup (of Jurassic 5) and Double K (of People Under The Stairs), plus Mixmaster Wolfs percussion-playing father Munyongo Jackson on an old school posse cut in the spirit of the live-band old school rap jams called “Family Rap”.
	home.nestor.minsk.by /jazz/news/2005/09/3006.html (871 words)

	NFBG: News Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Top US funk group, Breakestra, who aim to 'keep funk alive', will also be doing their bit to keep badgers alive during their UK and Ireland tour which starts today (May 7th).
		The connection between funk and badgers is not immediately apparent, but Breakestra's manager, Charles Raggio, explains: “The group as a whole consists of several badger lovers who border on the badger obsessed.
		During Breakestra's tour, which includes 9 UK cities plus two dates in Dublin, NFBG banners will adorn the stage, and campaign leaflets will be distributed to the group's legion of UK fans.
	www.badger.org.uk /news/030507.htm (1063 words)

	The Stranger - Music - Data Breaker - Data Breaker
		Miles Tackett, leader of Los Angeles–based octet Breakestra, is as funk-savvy as any musician toiling in the nation.
		With a fanatical accuracy to detail for funk circa '68–'75's steamy, thrusting steez, Breakestra breathe new life into nearly 30 famous and obscure gems in 51 minutes.
		Breakestra play with Ohmega Watts and Electric Ill Tues Dec 20 at Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave, 441-5611, 9 pm–2 am, $15, 21+.
	www.thestranger.com /seattle/Content?oid=25675 (519 words)

	Silver Wrapper: News & Events
		If you don't know, Breakestra is a Los Angeles-based ensemble studying the science of creating synergy between hip-hop and funk, using live instrumentation and vocals as a catalyst.
		According to an interview with Breakestra's founding father Miles Tackett (bassist, guitarist, upright cellist, and producer) in URB magazine, "...I realize Hip-hop is the only music keeping the funk alive." Funk-fan Tackett was tired of just spinning his favorite records and formed the Breakestra to live out his breakbeat fantasies.
		Members of Breakestra include Josh "Wallet" Cohen on drums, Geoff "Double G" Gallegos on sax and flute, Todd Simon and Paul Vargas on trumpet, Dan Osterman on trombone, Carlos Guaico on keys, Davy Chegwidden on percussion, Dan Ubick on guitar, Mixmaster Wolf on vocals and Tackett himself on bass, upright cello and vocals.
	www.silverwrapper.com /html/05/090905.html (354 words)

	Amazon.com: Hit the Floor: Music: Breakestra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Led by DJ/bassist Miles Tackett, L.A.'s Breakestra got their start about ten years back replaying famous funk and jazz samples used on hip-hop records.
		From the call-out party vibe of the break-driven intro track "Stand Up" to the catchy blues-tinged "Hiding" and "Recognize", to the 60's vibe of the title track, "Hit The Floor" is a varied and accomplished sophomore album that will appeal to fans of Antibalas, Sharon Jones, and Quantic Soul Orchestra.
		Breakestra is just a wonderful album that needs to be heard by all!
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000AZ9BUK?v=glance (1078 words)

	Breakestra - 'Hit The Floor' Item Detail - Underground Hip Hop dot com - Store (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Breakestra first debuted with "The Live Mix Part 2" on Stones Throw.
		This release basically took some of your favorite breaks, most sampled heavily over the years, and weaved a live mix out of them.
		Breakestra has definately been known to bang out some ridiculously good covers but "On The Floor" is strictly new material.
	www.undergroundhiphop.com /store/detail.asp?UPC=UBR11178CD (286 words)

	Live Mix Tape Part Two by Breakestra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Think about when Run DMC say 'there it is' at the end of their verses on "Peter Piper." Those "sweaty" Xmas bells faded in from an unknown record sampled by Jam Master Jay make up one of the most recognized breakbeats.
		The Breakestra is Miles Tacketts' idea to recreate the familiar James Brown, and funk classics breaks with his band.
		I think the most exciting thing about The Breakestra is its potential to be used by a DJ or producer as the portion of a new breakbeat.
	www.manhunt.com /reviews/html/293.html (460 words)

	♫ Crazy Beat Records -Breakestra
		From our shop in the UK we specialise in affordable Breakestra music, we sell Breakestra 45’s and we are one of the cheapest UK Breakestra stores supplying the latest Breakestra CD vinyl music in the UK.
		We can offer several Breakestra deals that are available to you from a Breakestra CD album to a Breakestra vinyl album.
		With every latest Breakestra product our Breakestra team (uk) and music at Crazy Beat Records Breakestra UK take the time to listen to you and find what is the best Breakestra artist for you.
	www.crazybeat.co.uk /Breakestra.htm (518 words)

	VH1.com : Breakestra : Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Formed by breaks fanatic Miles Tackett, Breakestra is a ten-piece hip-hop orchestra based in Los
		Their club night Root Down brought in crowds, along with the cream of the rap underground (Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Company Flow, DJ Shadow, Freestyle Fellowship), and their first single, "Getcho Soul Togetha," appeared on Stones Throw in 1999.
		That year also brought an intriguing demo called The Live Mix Tape -- including Breakestra covers of a host of deep funk classics -- but an official release (as The Live Mix, Pt.
	www.vh1.com /artists/az/breakestra/bio.jhtml (230 words)

	Breakestra’s Down - Los Angeles CityBeat
		On this night, in this larger-than-usual room, Breakestra worked in newer songs, which function in a more traditional songwriter vein, among all the Pavlovian calls to dance.
		At one point in the People Under the Stairs set, a question was begged: Is there anything more viscerally satisfying than the call-and-response gimmick in which the onstage artist goes, “El-Aaayy!” And the crowd instinctively responds: “Cal-e-for-nigh-ayy!” As often as performers use this, it almost never gets stale.
		But Breakestra showed there’s an audience-involvement technique that’s coming up fast on the back stretch.
	www.lacitybeat.com /article.php?id=2911&IssueNum=129 (696 words)

	Rhapsody Music: Download, Listen, Play & Burn The Breakestra
		A critically acclaimed band from LA, Breakestra flawlessly recreate classic Funk and soul riffs sampled by hip-hop artists.
		The Breakestra released their first all-original full-length "Hit The Floor" in the fall of 2005.
		Click here to start listening to The Breakestra and thousands of other artists FREE for 14 days with Rhapsody Unlimited.
	www.real.com /dmm/rhapsody/artist/?artistid=6512 (115 words)

	Bigfloor Events ltd. :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		L.A.'s Breakestra might kick out the jams with some killer funk, but at heart they're a hip-hop band.
		After all, it was rap's insatiable sample seeking that helped resurrect waning interest in funk, and Breakestra take the crate-diggin' craze one step further.
		Led by Miles Tackett, this 12-plus member band rummages deep through the musical samples that have made hip-hop the sonic force it is. Raiding everyone from James Brown to Roy Ayers to the Meters and countless other small-time funkateers, Breakestra re-create the soulful and jazzy sounds of yesteryear.
	www.bigfloor.com (656 words)

	Comfort Music: Breakestra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		All hail the mighty Breakestra and their kick-stomping funk jams!
		If you like this kind of stuff, then know that pretty much every track on the album is a treat; I didn't stop bopping my head for the entire hour plus I was checking this out.
		And just 'cuz I'm feeling generous, here's a track from the recent Ubiquity compilation, The Shape of Things To Come, for good measure.
	www.comfortradio.org /comfortmusic/archives/2005/11/breakestra.html (143 words)

	kalisoul's Xanga Site
		J-Boogie's celebrating his latest release on OM Records, plus, BREAKESTRA and their 10 piece band just got back from their tour in the UK and they’re excited to get down for a local crowd.
		Inspired by funky breaks sampled on many hip hop records, Breakestra revisits glorious funk classics during their live performance.
		Combined with an intro and various interlude of "looped" recreations of famous hip hop samples, Breakestra will even pave the way for the "funkily naive" to embrace the rhythmic revolution that James Brown kicked off more than thirty years ago.
	www.xanga.com /kalisoul (1187 words)

	Breakestra Hits the Top
		The little-known Los Angeles-based live funk band Breakestra is making a big splash on the American circuit.
		Coming off recent performances with GZA, Guru, Raekwon, Digable Planets and De La Soul, the group is ready to drop their sophomore album.
		A dynamic cast of musicians makes up the Breakestra line-up, led by frontman Miles Tackett.
	www.rapsearch.com /news/index.php?itemid=565 (134 words)

	::: KSDMUSIC.COM :::
		Breakestra drop an old school posse cut in the spirit of the live-band old school rap jams a la the Treacherous 3 and Grandmaster Flash.
		Breakestra's bassist, singer & producer DJ Miles has released his first Dj mix CD featuring a whole lotta funky soul ranging from 60's gritty funk bombs to 70's disco soul.....
		Soul shoutin' front man of the mighty Breakestra comes psychedelically correct and deeply murnated on his first commercially released mix CD.
	www.ksdmusic.com /catalog.php?offset=4 (392 words)

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