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FAT PRODUCE

Miami-based Soul Jazz

Fat Produce is a Miami-based soul jazz trio led by Studio City, CA natives, guitarist Addison Rifkind and drummer Michael Duffy. This duo, alongside upright bass, is a guaranteed head-nodder whose live set includes a fresh mix of original compositions and deep cuts from the hip-hop, soul, and jazz crates. Taking inspiration from the past, Fat Produce breathes new life into the guitar trio format and unearths a modern musical vocabulary encompassing the past 70 years of musical heritage while keeping it funky and groove focused.

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Soulful Days

Soulful Days

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From the sunny shores of Miami to Studio Del Sol in Boca Raton, Fat Produce proudly presents their sophomore LP, "Soulful Days." While making a mark on the jazz scene, "Soulful Days" draws from this instrumental guitar Read more
From the sunny shores of Miami to Studio Del Sol in Boca Raton, Fat Produce proudly presents their sophomore LP, "Soulful Days." While making a mark on the jazz scene, "Soulful Days" draws from this instrumental guitar trio's live set, encompassing their unique take on deep cuts and top hits ranging from Isaac Hayes, Boogaloo Joe Jones, Toots & The Maytals, Melvin Sparks, Sister Nancy, and more. The core duo, comprising Addison Rifkind on guitar and Michael Duffy on drums, is joined by Nestor Del Prado on upright bass, bringing a fresh twist to the works of these legendary artists, both within and beyond the realm of soul jazz.

From the straightforward version of Boogaloo Joe Jones' "No Way" to the more energetic rendition of "Gatur Bait," by the lesser-known New Orleans funk group The Gaturs, Fat Produce elevates their sound to the next level with a variety of skillfully crafted arrangements. With Rifkind's ability to capture the melodic elements onto guitar as on Isaac Hayes "Hung Up On My Baby" and adapting Toots' vocal on "54-46 Was My Number," to Duffy's creative interpretations, yet staying true to the pocket, on the mash-up "90% of Me Is You/Bam Bam" and soul jazz classic "Texas Twister" by Melvin Sparks, "Soulful Days" is expertly arranged for listeners to enjoy again and again. Cut live to 8-tracks, this album is authentic and true to the rising sound of Fat Produce.
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    Gatur Bait 4:31
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    No Way 3:17
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    Hung Up On My Baby 5:41
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    Ain't Got The Love 2:57
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    90% Of Me Is You/Bam Bam 3:40
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    On Love 5:30
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    Stand Up 5:04
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    Texas Twister 4:22
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    Zebra Walk 2:21
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    54-46 Was My Number 4:19
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    I Want To Make It With You (Bonus Track) 4:18
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    Angelica (Bonus Track) 4:30
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Fresh Squeeze

Fresh Squeeze

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F-Spot Records proudly presents the debut LP "Fresh Squeeze" from Miami-based soul jazz trio Fat Produce. Led by guitarist Addison Rifkind (The Soul Vaccinators) and drummer Michael Duffy (The White Blinds, Jungle Fire), Read more
F-Spot Records proudly presents the debut LP "Fresh Squeeze" from Miami-based soul jazz trio Fat Produce. Led by guitarist Addison Rifkind (The Soul Vaccinators) and drummer Michael Duffy (The White Blinds, Jungle Fire), this duo is joined by world-renowned bass player Rene Camacho (Poncho Sanchez, War) to bring you 14 all-new and original soul jazz instrumental cuts that's a guaranteed head-nodder from start to finish.

When Rifkind and Duffy first met on a gig with organist Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players), both felt an instant chemistry musically, and the seeds of Fat Produce were born. In sharing their passion for classic soul jazz, in addition to funk and hip-hop, Rifkind and Duffy started to dive in, taking the idea of a guitar trio to new heights unlike anything you've heard before. After a year of playing gigs and honing their craft, both descended back to their hometown of Los Angeles, CA, to meet up with Rene Camacho and spend two days recording at The F-Spot HQ under the helm of producer and label owner David M Celia. Recording all live in one room to 1/2" tape, the resulting sessions truly captured the essence of Fat Produce's sound. Forced to be in the moment tracking live with no overdubs, "Fresh Squeeze" highlights the authentic tone and feeling from those two special days spent breathing new life into the guitar trio format.

From the more straight-ahead soul jazz tunes like "Sticky Beets" and "Slick" to more outside-the-box cuts like "SON!" and the afrobeat-inspired "Afrenetic," rounded out with groove-focused compositions such as "Cadillac Converter," Grease on the Range," and "818 Don't Hate," this LP brings a variety of styles and feels, while all keeping it under the same umbrella of guitar, upright bass, and drums. Highlighting the chordal and melodic stylings of Addison Rifkind, the signature drum tone and feel of Michael Duffy, and tastefully executed playing from bassist Rene Camacho, "Fresh Squeeze" is the perfect sonic experience. From the first note on side A to the last hit on side B, it's a full sound, a timeless listen, and one slated to be on repeat for decades to come.
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    Cadillac Converter 3:44
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    Fresh Squeeze 3:49
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    Sticky Beets 3:26
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    Interlude No. 1 0:27
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    Afrenetic 4:27
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    Grease on the Range 3:45
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    Interlude No. 2 0:44
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    818 Don't Hate 4:54
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    SON! 2:46
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    Slick 3:14
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    Interlude No. 3 0:51
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    Clapper Dapper 3:50
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    Lo-Fi Beats to Study To 3:36
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    Outro 0:42
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Wednesday, June 17 @ 7:00PM Wed, Jun 17 @ 7:00PM Fat Produce The Deli, Norman, OK The Deli, Norman, OK
Thursday, June 18 @ 7:00PM Thu, Jun 18 @ 7:00PM Fat Produce Jazz in June , Norman, OK Jazz in June , Norman, OK
Friday, June 19 @ 7:00PM Fri, Jun 19 @ 7:00PM Fat Produce Colonial Oak Music Park, St Augustine, FL Colonial Oak Music Park, St Augustine, FL
Saturday, June 20 @ 7:00PM Sat, Jun 20 @ 7:00PM Fat Produce Blue Bamboo Center For The Arts, Winter Park, FL Blue Bamboo Center For The Arts, Winter Park, FL
Sunday, June 21 @ 5:00PM Sun, Jun 21 @ 5:00PM Fat Produce Guanabanas, Jupiter, FL Guanabanas, Jupiter, FL
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