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Jazz & Jazz Fusion Music artist from Chatham, VA. New songs free to stream, with purchase options starting at $1. Add to your playlist now.

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Craig Motley

Jazz, Funk, Blues, Smooth, and a twist of old school. Where else can you get all that?

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Picture for song 'It all comes down to this' by artist 'Craig Motley'

It all comes down to this It all comes down to this

Jazz/Funk Instrumental. Trumpet

Smooth Jazz

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Picture for song 'the fox in the field' by artist 'Craig Motley'

the fox in the field the fox in the field

twangy jazz with a taste of funkyness

Jazz Fusion

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Picture for song 'Cat Gone Wild' by artist 'Craig Motley'

Cat Gone Wild Cat Gone Wild

Funky uptempo jam with the B-3.

Jazz Fusion

Picture for song 'Reflections' by artist 'Craig Motley'

Reflections Reflections

flowing mystical Medium tempo song with latin influence beat. Piano melody and solo.

Jazz Fusion

Picture for song 'Don't Mind If I Do 2' by artist 'Craig Motley'

Don't Mind If I Do 2 Don't Mind If I Do 2

Laid Back Funky Groove. Sax Melody

Jazz Fusion

Thanks for stopping by my edge of the universe. Creating music seems to be the one thing that electrifies and drives me to reach that next dimension of expression. My journey embarked many years ago in search of becoming the masterful wizard of electro-funk keys, along with my side-arm flava companion trumpetz. Along the way some tunes were birthed and created, samplings are parked on this site for your exclusive listening pleasure. My work zone, Dasharound Studios, was established to stimulate, create and proclamate a kaleidoscope of transitional music ideas. Always learning, always exploring, give a lot and receive some back.
Band/artist history
Currently, for the moment, right now...........Tour with the PIZAZZ Band based out of Roxboro, NC. www.thepizzazband.net for a look at one the premiere bands on the east coast. Way back in the day, toured with Johnny White and the Elite band, based out of Durham, NC. Great Funk Band. Also participated with the Landon Spradlin Blues Band out of VA. Great blues band, was great to jam with them, representing the state of NC at the 2009 International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Play Live every chance I get. Live is what it's all about. Puts your music right in everyone's face.
Your musical influences
Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea are a few. Always listened to the masters, Art Tatum, Erroll Garner, McCoy Tyner, Ramsey Lewis, Bill Evans, these guys show you everything you need to know. (Don't forget George Duke) Seriously, Herbie's voicing and chord structures are amazing, and Bill Evans was so smooth and clean, they bring the house down everytime.
What equipment do you use?
Roland, CME, Korg, MOTU, Echoaudio, Cakewalk Sonar, Tons of Virtual Instruments and soft synths.
Anything else?
Music is my passion..........once you figure that out, life gets easier. (Think about it)
Chatham, VA  USA
ID 700166
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Comments (6)
Great production cool cool bass line wonderful melody and piano and trumpet keep on that groove!
Marvelous track. Really cool...every instrument right on in the performance and in the mix. Really enjoy your music...Peace...Al
Funky with flare. WOW!!!! Outstanding performance on the B3. I love that sound. Who doesn't? Very impressive all the way around. Seriouly kickin dude!!!! A must for my station...Peace
Oh yeah! A very creative musical arrangement. Banjo? Wow... really wonderful touch...Kickin drums and bass lines...again, very creative...enjoyed very much...Peace
SuperCool Stuff Brother!!!!!! Send me please thease songs,i,ll play with you with my drum kit- PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! drummersoloist@yahoo.com Russian Drummer from Germany
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