Founder of House Music Jesse Saunders Premieres Real Story Live

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DJ Biography 2010
JESSE SAUNDERS
www.myspace.com/JesseSaunders
Jesse Saunders is the architect of what we know as House Music. A Yahoo
Search will return an unprecedented 2,400,000 results! His Wikipedia entry is an
amazing overview of the worldwide phenomenon known as House Music
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Saunders). Why is there so much information
on this man?
Jesse wrote, produced, performed, mixed and released the 1st
documented House record, "ON & ON," on his upstart label Jes Say Records
out of Chicago in 1984, which sparked the worldwide phenomenon
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9s-OKokud0). He went on to have the first
House record played on National Radio in the USA and The U.K., “Funk U Up”
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKSfm0MWYt4), and wrote & produced the
world's most covered and largest selling House single "Love Can't Turn
Around," which topped the charts in more than 20 countries and secure the 1st
major record deal for a House Music artist/producer DJ with Geffen/Warner
Bros. Records in 1986. During his 10 year stint at Geffen/Warner Bros. he
produced and remixed such records as De La Soul "Me, Myself and I," Paula
Abdul "Vibeology," Gerardo "We Want The Funk," Jermaine Stewart "Set Me
Free" (album), and the chart topping Simple Pleasure "Where do We Go From
Here." He went on to further build Chicago's reputation as the birthplace of
House within the Jive records system with his brother Wayne Williams with
remixes on DJ Pierre "Come and Fly" and Mr. Lee "Pump It." In 2004 Jesse
garnered a Grammy mention with his remixes of R. Kelly "Step In The Name of
Love" and Eamon's #1 smash hit "F*** It (I Don't Want You Back).”
Jesse has been featured in hundreds of books including the bestseller "What
Kind Of House Party Is This?" by Jonathan Fleming (MixMag) and his own semiautobiography "House Music...The Real Story." He has co-starred in over 10
documentaries including the Sun Dance award winning "Modulations," the
Channel 4 (London) mini-series "Pump Up The Volume," the BBC audio
documentary "The 2nd Summer of Love" and currently the award winning "Put
The Needle on the Record." He has had hundreds of features in every major
industry magazine including Rolling Stone, MixMag, Urb and Keyboard. Jesse
has lectured at top conferences, schools, colleges and universities throughout
the world including The Red Bull Academy, Oxford University, Boston University,
The Winter Music Conference (Miami), Popkom (Germany), The New Music
Seminar (New York) and the Amsterdam Dance Event (Holland).
In 2004, Jesse celebrated 20 years of House Music with a world tour that
spanned every hemisphere in the world and included 45 cities touching more
than 1,000,000 people. Jesse has released 4 chart topping DJ mixed CDs
including The Jail Mix (Warner Music-1999), Rave on Boat (Warner Music2001), Disco Royal (Sony-2003) and The 20th Anniversary of House Music MIX
(BrokenRecords.us). He was also selected as a Grammy entrant nominee for
his unprecedented "Chicago Reunion" Album in 1997 and his remixes of
Eamon’s “F*** It (I Don’t Want You Back) in 2005. His previous singles “Funk U
Up,” “Real Love,” “Love Can’t "Get Sum," “Yeah/Let Me Hear U,” “Body Music,”
“EveryBody,” “On & On” (twice 1984 and 2004), “Get Sum” (2005) and “Feelin
Me” (2006/2008), “Luv 2 Luv U,” “Excited” (2008), “Body Muzik” and “Weekend”
Jesse Saunders Biography-2008
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(from the album House Muzik) (2009) have all topped charts and broken barriers
in the Dance charts from Billboard to iTunes. His current release “NASTY”
from his new album entitled The GREATEST HITZ (released March 9, 2010),
is already garnering rave reviews from the media at retail, in clubs, and on Radio
and Mixshows. You can find all his current releases at: www.BrokenRecords.us
JESSE SAUNDERS’ DJ sets are not only music to your ears, but a musical
journey through the history and foundation of House Music and Hip Hop and
their influences through popular music. House Music is known as a more
underground sound, but its elements come from everyday popular music. Its
origination is embedded in R&B, electronic Hip Hop such as "Planet Rock" (by
Soul Sonic Force/Afrika Bambaata), Gospel, Jazz, New Wave and Classic
Rock. So it's no wonder that with all these influences you can't help but love
how Jesse manipulates the music to make it an experience that you won’t
forget. It's more of a DJ SHOW than a DJ playing records. Stay tuned...
Jesse embarked on a cross-country journey to spread the love of House Music
in 2008, which resulted in teaming up with long-time Billboard Reporter Andy K
to present an incredible 2 nights of pure House Music to Charlotte, NC @ the
st
incredible club Garden & Gun! Jesse’s 1 night was Halloween, October 31,
2008. The previous week there were only 20 people in attendance, on
Halloween that was multiplied by 30!
Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois JESSE SAUNDERS felt the "groove to make
people move" at the early age of fifteen. He boasts an extensive record, CD and
MP3 collection dating back to 1974 from R&B, Classic Rock, Hip Hop & Rap,
Disco and Alternative. He says DJing is in his blood “a true DJ never grows out
of it.” There's nothing like the rush of controlling the crowd and having them yell
for more."
Jesse has played in and promoted clubs from America to Africa, Europe and
Asia. He began his career in Chicago spinning at places like high school
dances and house parties, then graduated to bigger venues and clubs such as
The Blue Gargoyle, First Impressions, Maclenda’s, Sauer’s, The Mansion, The
Playground and DaVinci Manor; all cornerstones in the history of House Music.
Quickly he moved to the next level, playing at New York's auspicious Sound
Factory, Tunnel, Danceteria, The Fun House and Palladium. The house
phenomenon spread over the globe with JESSE SAUNDERS leading the way.
He produces a syndicated radio show entitled "The Global House Show". The
show features "live" broadcasts from clubs around the world including his "Real
Story" History Mix" and is highly influential. He went on to headline the biggest
festivals and events all over the globe such as Germany’s May Day, Love
Parade and Nature One, Switzerland’s Rave On Boat, London’s Tribal
Gathering and in America Love Parade, Love Festival, Ultra, Together as One
and Cyberfest.
2009 brought 25 years since the origination of Chicago’s House Music
phenomenon. To celebrate, Jesse, along with Red Stripe as a sponsor,
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embarked on the 25 Anniversary of House Music Tour. The Tour consisted of
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Jesse mixing his Real Story documentary LIVE on Pioneer DVJ1000s, the 1
ever House Music Art exhibit and an awards ceremony which recognized the
pioneer in each city that was most influential in making House Music happen in
that particular city. The Tour hit over 25 cities worldwide including London,
Johannesburgh, South Africa and of course Chicago! The Tour continues as a
celebration to this day and if you haven’t witnessed it yet, be sure to be a part of
it when it comes to a city near you!
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2010 has brought a philanthropic milestone for JESSE SAUNDERS. After the
th
25 Anniversary of House Music Tour and its overwhelming success in
spreading the spirit and love for the world’s most endearing style of music,
Jesse decided to build a shrine, tribute and art museum known as the
Electronic Music Café (www.ElectronicMusicCafe.com), which houses the
travelling exhibit from the tour and is the foundation for the first ever musically
inspired art gallery. Jesse’s plan is to franchise the Art & Music Gallery/Café
across the USA and abroad in the mold of the Hard Rock Café. The tour has
already garnered rave reviews and plentiful video footage, which makes this
project a hot commodity. Here are links which feature reviews and video
coverage of the tour:
LA Weekly Review:
http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/nightlife-and-events/house-nationjesse-saunders-ce/
Las Vegas Weekly Feature:
http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2009/aug/13/electronic-music-cafe/
Art Exhibit Coverage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw16PsNl5OU
But Jesse didn’t stop there. He has instituted the Music Arts Society, Inc.
whose goal is to preserve the historical and artistic foundation of today's
pop music known as, electronic music; which has its roots in the prolific
genres of yesterday (i.e. blues, jazz, rock & roll, new wave and disco) This
supports the greater community by teaching the youth how to navigate the
music and art industry through creative, educational and practical programs.
With Credentials such as these, to say that JESSE SAUNDERS is an icon is an
understatement. His message of education, love, peace and harmony through
feel good music has been recognized by the Mayors of Chicago, Seattle, San
Francisco and Albuquerque with proclamations for his own day in those cities.
As a matter of fact, he has received another from the city of Chicago and the
state of Illinois as recently as August 10, 2005. Paul Allen’s Experience Music
Project in Seattle, Washington has inducted Jesse into the musical archives of
their museum. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has done the same with his
book. His book is required reading material for Colleges and Universities all
over the world. With all these accomplishments, it's easy to understand why
Jesse is recognized as not only the "Originator" of House Music, and various
styles of Electronic and DANCE MUSIC, but its Ambassador as well...
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in conjunction with the Music & Arts Society
So You Want To Be A DJ?
World renowned DJ, Producer, Engineer, Remixer and Songwriter
Jesse Saunders brings you ... ART of the DJ
The ART of the DJ class is an intensive look into the Evolution of what has made today’s DJ a superstar and the techniques that have evolved throughout the years. He has pioneered these techniques AND institutes them in performances, they set him apart from all others! No longer is the DJ
relegated to the back of the room or club, he is the focal point and star attraction for the evening.
DJ 101: History & Music Appreciation
Understanding The Technology, Mixers &
Sound Levels
What Equipment should I use?
Mashups, Blending, Recording, Mastering,
Copyright
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Styles, Type of Event, Length of set
Marketing, Booking & Career
Management
• The DJ Superstar
Music & Artist Releases
• Agents & Managers,Contracts
• Touring vs. Resident
Courtesy, Changing Equipment
• Promotion & Live streaming, Press Kit
(BIO, Photos, Video, Social Networking)
THE FACILITATOR
Jesse Saunders is known as the Originator of
House Music. He pioneered the Art of the DJ in
Chicago in the late 1970s and went on to become an international Superstar DJ, Songwriter,
Producer, Remixer and Artist having worked with
some of the biggest names in the history of music
including Smokey Robinson, Rick James, George
Clinton, Paula Abdul and R. Kelly.
He has lectured at most of the major music seminars including the New Music Seminar,
Amsterdam Dance Event and the Winter Music
Conference (WMC). He also wrote the book
House Music...The Real Story, the definitive
history of House & Electronic Music, and he produced the world’s first Live documentary entitled
The Real Story.
Upon completion, participants will walk away with the most efficient skills and the confidence to perform and entertain an audience of any size. They will have mastered the
technique necessary to become the artist known as the DJ and forge a successful career,
which can last a lifetime!
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Jesse Saunders (born March 10, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois) is
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a DJ, music and film producer, remix artist, promoter and
entrepreneur. He is one of the pioneers of House music, often
cited as "the originator of House music". His 1984 single co-written with Vince Lawrence, "On & On",
was the first house song pressed and sold to the public. [1][2] . On July 17, 1997 Chicago Mayor
Richard M. Daley announced the day would be forever known as Jesse Saunders and the Pioneers
of House Music Day in Chicago. Since his emergence as a DJ almost three decades ago, Saunders
has run several of his own independent labels, and worked extensively in music and film production,
as well as artist promotion and management. In recent years, through House music reunions, a
pending book release and a live 'disc-jocumentary' - where, while DJing, he visually takes the
audience through the history of House and Electro - Saunders has worked towards erasing the
misconceptions associated with the genre's origins. He is also a long-time member of the National
Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
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1 "The Originator Of House Music"
2 Early years
3 Career
4 Personal life
5 Selected discography
5.1 Releases
5.2 Remixes
6 Notes
"The Originator Of House Music"
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House music first got its start within the walls of Chicago's Warehouse nightclub, thus attaining its
name. As the music moved to the wider community, the sound significantly changed and what
developed is House music as it eventually came to be known. While one of his biggest influences,
and another instrumental figure in the development of House, Frankie Knuckles, confined himself to
the gay nightclub scene (primarily that of the Warehouse), Saunders took the unique sounds of the
Windy City to the masses. Instead of relying solely on disco and R&B like Knuckles, Saunders
expanded his musical repertoire and fused it with the turntable trickery that remains a staple to this
day. As a DJ he would accentuate desired moments in songs through loops and repetition, focusing
on sections that were stripped down to just the drum or bass - a tradition he would carry on as a
producer.
Early years
[edit]
Saunders took an early liking to music, beginning with piano at age five and eventually making his
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way through every instrument available to him. Amongst his early musical influences were Aretha
Franklin, Fleetwood Mac, Smokey Robinson and Earth Wind & Fire. He also became fascinated with
sports, displaying his greatest strengths in baseball and tennis, winning multiple city championships
with his team in the latter. Saunders was also an honors student, attending the same high school
where the likes of Chaka Kahn and R.Kelly also attended.
Career
[edit]
At the age of sixteen, Saunders became exposed to Chicago's night club scene, enthralled by the
sounds of Frankie Knuckles and others in the scene. It wasn't long before he became a nightclub
headliner, and in 1982, he opened up his own nightclub, the Playground. Attendance figures soon
outnumbered those of the Warehouse and Saunders used the opportunity to incorporate his original
material into his sets.
By 1983 he was producing his own music and in early 1984 he released the first official House music
record along with Vince Lawrence, "On & On", on the label they made together, Jes Say Records.
"Funk U Up" (the first House track to ever make it onto the Billboard charts), "Real Love", "Love Can't
Turn Around" (the song that started the House music revolution in the UK) and "Dum Dum" soon
followed. His group, Jesse's Gang was eventually signed to Geffen Records, releasing the album
Center of Attraction shortly after, with the single off the album, "I'm Back Again" becoming a top ten
club hit.
By the late 1980s, Saunders decided to focus all his efforts on writing, producing and remixing
instead of DJing. Throughout the 1990s, he made his way back to DJing, touring the world over, as
well as trying his hand at producing music for television. His independent label, Broken Records, fully
embraced the digital revolution by distributing music solely via the Internet. Since 1991 he has been
involved in House Music Reunion Picnic, celebrated every Fourth of July weekend. The event brings
together over 100 DJs and attracts upwards of 8,000 people. In 1997 he reunited with the other
forefathers of House music to release Chicago Reunion Album.
Personal life
[edit]
Saunders' mother, a University graduate in Early Childhood Education, was his primary carer and a
great supporter of his sporting and music pursuits. His maternal grandfather, a funeral business
owner, was voted "Mayor" of Bronzeville (then the Black section of Chicago) from 1937-1939. He
also became heavily involved in the Civil Rights Movement and promoted the career of legendary
gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
Selected discography
[edit]
Releases
[edit]
On & On (1984)
Funk U Up (1984)
Undercover (1984)
Fantasy (1984)
Dum Dum (1984)
Real Love (1985)
I Am The DJ (1985)
Dum Dum 2 (1985)
Love Can't Turn Around (1986)
Back Up (1987)
I'm Back Again (1988)
Sing Sing in the 90's (1990)
House Trax, Vol. 1 (1991)
Light My Fire (1992)
Got Me Runnin (1993)
I Just Want To (1993)
Take Me Higher (1996)
Yeah/Let Me Hear U (1997)
12 Inches of Love (1998)
Body Music (1999)
On & On (20th Anniversary of House-2003)
Everybody (2004)
Feelin Me (2005)
Luv 2 Luv U (2008)
Remixes
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Showdown - No Sovereign (1997)
It's A Cold, Cold World - lNouveau (1988)
Come Fly With Me - DJ Pierre (1990)
My Girl - Kool Skool (1990)
Vibeology - Paula Abdul (1991)
We Want The Funk - Gerardo (1991)
Set Me Free - Jermaine Stewart (1992)
Where Do We Go - Simple Pleasure (1992)
Double Good Everything - Smokey Robinson (1992)
Damn It Feels Good - Geto Boyz (1992)
What's It Take - Mellow Man Ace (1993)
Stranger - Buzz Session (1994)
Loving Tonight - Honey Vox (1994)
Slide - El Debarge (1995)
Baby Wants To Ride - Frankie Knuckles (1997)
Turn It Out - Rick James (1999)
Fuck It (I Don't Want You Back) (2002)
Step In The Name of Love - R. Kelly (2003)
Notes
[edit]
1. ^ Mitchell, Euan. "Interviews: Marshell Jefferson" . 4clubbers.net. Retrieved 2007-11-16.
2. ^ Cummins, James (2004-10-25). "Finding Jesse - The Discovery of Jesse Saunders as the Founder of
House" . Fly*Global Music Culture. Retrieved 2007-11-16.
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Starring:
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As seen at PLANET HOLLYWOOD Hotel & Casino @ the Steve Wyrick Showroom in Las Vegas, this
visually dynamic show includes 2 video projections working simultaneously together to create an
unusual performance featuring the digital turntable mastery of Jesse Saunders as he takes the
audience and dance floor on a musical journey through the history to the present of HOUSE
and Electronic Music. The show appeals to most demographics (14-64). House Music has been a
part of our lives for more than 20 years. It’s influenced how we dance all over the world. That makes
this unique show a sell-out in any venue. A never before experienced show that can’t be missed! It’s
a LIVE DOCUMENTARY that the audience participates in and watches unfold before their very
eyes. It’s educational and entertaining. A must see for anyone who loves to dance.
The timeline begins in the 1920’s and continues until present day. Utilizes the story from Jesse
Saunders’ book “House Music…The Real Story” as the reference.
Video Projection:
Utilizing Pioneer’s DVJ-1000s, Jesse manipulates spontaneously by hand the
images from the digital player, which are broadcast on 2 screens. Manipulations include excerpts
from his various documentaries depicting important events and text to outline the story, as well as
visually stimulating images. It’s guided by a lecture and Q & A from the assembly (if applicable).
Music has been produced with short text explanations to move through the timeline. The various
tracks & songs played have been re-edited by Jesse to make the show audiophonically exciting!
Equipment: The show is predominantly self-contained. The BOOKER only needs to
secure risers, lighting and a professional sound system with monitors.
Mobile System Includes: (2) portable video screens (6’L x 8’W), (2) DVJ-1000s, Pioneer DJM 800
Mixer, Pioneer VSW-1 Video Mixer, (2) 2500 Lumen Projectors, intelligent Lighting, EV Wireless Mic.
Promotional Video: The LIVE Disc-Jocumentary is a visual presentation of the book mixed live on
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Founder of House Music Jesse Saunders Premieres Real Story Live @
“House Heaven” A/V Projection Extravaganza Show Sat. May 12, 2007
in Steve Wyrick’s Showroom in Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas!
Las Vegas, NV (May 7, 2007) – Jesse Saunders, world renowned DJ/producer extraordinaire and founder of the
musical style known as “House Music,” will premiere his visually dynamic show “House Music…The Real
Story LIVE” @ House Heaven” on Saturday, May 12 in the Steve Wyrick Showroom above the triQ night club
in Planet Hollywood (formerly the Aladdin Hotel). The doors will open at 2 a.m., and the show will begin at 3
a.m.
This innovative, interactive show, featuring Saunders will include two video projections working simultaneously
to create a unique, stimulating visual performance. The show will highlight the digital turntable mastery of
Saunders as he takes the audience and dance floor participants on a musical journey through the beginnings of
House and Electronic Music in the late 1970s to the present. Saunders’ show is created to appeal to all ages and
all musical tastes and is based on his soon-to-be-released book “House of Music…The Real Story.”
House Music pioneer and founder Saunders is credited with crafting this new blend of music, based on a
foundation of old school funk, disco, R&B, new wave, classic rock and electronic hip-hop in Chicago in the
1980s. He wrote, produced and released the first documented House Music record “On and On” through his
own label, Jes Say Records in January of 1984. This release sparked a worldwide musical evolution that opened
the door for aspiring DJs, Producers and Remixers to cut their own records.
Saunders’ hits “Funk U Up” and “Real Love” served as the foundation for a soulful new sound in electronic
music. In 1986, he wrote and produced House Music’s best-selling platinum record of all time, “Love Can’t
Turn Around,” which topped the charts in 20 countries and secured the first major record deal for a House
Music artist/producer DJ with Geffen/Warner Brothers Records. During his 10-year stint with Geffen/Warner
Brothers, Saunders produced and remixed top ten songs, including “Me, Myself and I” De La Soul, “Vibeology”
Paula Abdul and “We Want the Funk” Gerardo.
Saunders’ influence thrives. In the July 2001 issue of Harper’s magazine, “Love Can’t Turn Around” and “On &
On” are mentioned as a building block in the history of dance music. He was also featured in the Channel 4
(London) film special “Pump Up the Volume” and the award winning documentaries “Modulations” and “Put
The Needle On The Record.” In 1997 and 2004, he garnered Grammy mentions for his Chicago Reunion
Album and his remixes of Eamon’s #1 smash hit “F*** It (I Want You Back)” respectively. His singles have
topped the charts from Billboard to iTunes worldwide. Currently his House Music tracks are featured on Oprah.
With over 30 years of DJ’ing and countless releases, Saunders’ extensive resume shows the world he is one of
the most influential names in dance music. For more information about Jesse Saunders visit the web site:
www.jessesaunders.com. You can find all of his current releases at www.BrokenRecords.us.
Media Interviews: For interviews with Jesse Saunders, contact Trish Williamson at 702-429-1623 or
twb@lvprco.com.
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Frederick, MD December 5, 2007 -- PublishAmerica is proud to present House Music…The
Real Story by North Las Vegas, Nevada author Jesse Saunders with James Cummins.
Jesse Saunders’ story is one of the most important in the history of popular culture. From his
hometown of Chicago, Saunders' created the first original House music record, fore-fronting one
of the most significant music revolutions in history. His brand of music would come to sell
millions, dictating the sounds and styles of every dance floor across the globe over the past two
decades. As it cemented itself into the popular consciousness, its roots would come to be largely
contested and eventually forgotten. Written with author James Cummins, this autobiography
tells the story of how it all unfolded. The stage is set early on as Saunders recalls the impact his
own influential family had on his life, as well as the rich musical landscape of America and
Chicago that came to inspire him. As he retraces the development of House music from the
streets of Chicago to the city's iconic nightclub, the Warehouse, to the biggest music labels in
Los Angeles, and to eventual the adoption of House as the staple sound of English and European
hot-spots, Jesse Saunders sets the record straight once and for all. Touching on celebrity and
drug culture, he does not shy away from addressing the names and events that came to harm his
beloved music. Jesse Saunders is an artist whose influence on modern music will never be
forgotten.
Jesse Saunders is the originator of House music. A two-time Grammy selectee, he is also a longtime member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. In addition to his own
acclaimed and influential releases, Saunders' has written produced and music for some of the
biggest names in the music business.
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Jesse Saunders’ story is one of the most important in the history of popular culture.
From his hometown of Chicago, Jesse created the first original House music record
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consciousness of millions of kids across the earth and cement the electronic
revolution in music. Written with author James Cummins, this autobiography tells the
story of how it all happened. From the streets of Chicago to the biggest music labels
in Los Angeles, California, it follows Jesse Saunders as he recreates the musical
landscape of America. Touching on the celebrity culture of the 1980s and ’90s and
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known form of House Music on 12 inch vinyl. The label
continued to release hit after hit including “Undercover” by Dr.
Derelict, “Funk U Up” by Jesse Saunders, “Real Love” by
Jesse’s Gang and “It’s OK” by The Force. On & On was the first
House record to be played in regular rotation on radio. “Funk U
Up” shattered the barrier at radio by becoming #1 in major
markets in the Midwest. “Real Love” blasted all other artists
including Madonna and Prince at the commercial radio level by
reigning #1 for 6 consecutive weeks on WBMX and WGCI
(Chicago), hitting the top 10 at
WJLB
(Detroit), WTLC
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Jesse Saunders presents: OLD
SKOOL NEW SKOOL
release “The Chicago Reunion” Album, which brought together
the world’s Pioneers and Grammy nominees including Frankie
Knuckles, Marshall Jefferson, Ten City, Jesse himself, and Dr.
Derelict a/k/a Wayne Williams (known around the world as R.
Kelly’s DJ) on a 2 CD set of original and remixed classics. 3 of
the singles “Yeah/Let Me Hear U” by Jesse Saunders, Baby
Wants to Ride” by Frankie Knuckles and “I Can’t Stand It” by DJ
Pierre charted high domestically as well as in Europe and Asia.
The label went on to re-release the world’s 1st House record On
& On (20th anniversary edition) and the critically acclaimed “The
Stripper EP” by DJ Ernan in 2003 on vinyl. These songs are
currently released digitally as well. Read More.
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The Originator is back again, this time to take you on a musical journey through
the Old and the New! Known as the “Originator” of House Music, Jesse
Saunders wrote, produced, performed and mixed the world’s very 1st house
record “ON and ON” on his upstart record label Jes Say Records out of Chicago
in 1984.
He went on to write and produce a slew of hits including Funk U Up, Real Love, Love Can’t Turn Around, It’s
OK, I’m Back Again, Yeah/Let Me Hear U, Excited, Weekend and more. Celebrating 25 years of House
Music, Jesse has been featured in numerous documentaries, books and magazines including the award
winning “Put The Needle On The Record” and “Pump Up The Volume.” He also wrote the definitive history
with his book “House Music…The Real Story.”
Jastar Novax
Old Skool New Skool brings together the best of that Old vibe with the Nu Disco sound of today’s clubs, mix
shows and radio! Featuring some booty shaking House Music, this album will have you singing, humming,
ME at Night
and moving in ways you didn’t know you could! In order to know where you’re going, you have to know where
you came from!
The album is full of an ear bending array of sounds set this beautiful track apart from the rest. It features a
NEW SKOOL
Jesse Saunders
stereophonic synths that will take you to heaven, driving, funky basslines, and rhythmic percussion that keeps
your body moving!
Igor Garnier
Going for ADDS and REVIEWS IMMEDIATELY. Your feedback requested promptly.
Track Listing (Streaming Tracks):
1.) Cube Ah (Reloaded) DUB – Alessia Kay Cube Ah (Reloaded) DUB.mp3
2.) Cum With Me – DJ Ernan Cum With Me (Gruv Mix).mp3
3.) Don’t Cry No More – Ron Jameson (feat. Jhaytea) Don’t Cry No More.mp3
4.) Esperanza – Pablo Awad Esperanza.mp3
5.) Feelin Me (Gruv Vocal) – Jesse Saunders Feelin Me (Gruv Vocal).mp3
6.) I Was Born – Ron Jameson I Was Born.mp3
7.) In The Heat of Passion (Calling All Boys Remix) – Jesse Saunders In The Heat of Passion (Calling
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8.) In The Heat of Passion (Funk Dat Remix) – Jesse Saunders In The Heat of Passion (Funk Dat
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9.) Just Kiss Me – Romano Giorgio Just Kiss Me.mp3
10.) Nite By Nite – Splash Nite By Nite (Gruv Vocal).mp3
11.) ON & ON (I Feel Luv Rmx) – Jesse Saunders ON & ON (I Feel Luv Rmx).mp3
12.) Style – Ricky Texeira Style.mp3
OFFICIAL RETAIL DATE: September 14, 2010
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THE DIZZ says:
August 10, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Always a fan of FUNK YOU UP very nice hit of a classic with a new spin very nice work. Good bridge from
classics to new house music.
DIZZ
BKR aka DJ Benjamin says:
August 11, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Great album!
Flash says:
August 12, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Dig the Ron Jameson tracks especially!
Norbert Borchers says:
August 15, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Nice package…
My favorite track: “Nite By Nite”
Dj Nova Nova Planet Radio Show Rodon FM 95 Greece says:
August 16, 2010 at 9:42 am
This is the second promo compilation that got from Broken Records, Chicago USA. ‘’Made 2 B Broken’’ last year
was a great collection with new and back catalogue tracks of the label and this new one stands on the top too.
‘’Old Skool New Skool’’ compiled by Jesse Saunders again and the house legend plays excellently with the words
like with the included trakcs. First of all we can hear old school sounds of Broken Records, older releases like last
year’s Cannyrock & Alessia Kay’s ‘’Cube Ah Reloaded’’ touched by Didier Vanelli’s Soul Power – Gibson Brothers
latin disco anthem ‘’Cuba’’ cover, Splash’s ‘’Nite By Nite’’ from 2006, Dj Ernan’s sexy ‘’Cum With Me’’ at its Gruv
Mix from 2005 and Jesse Saunders own house stormers ‘’On & On’’ remixed – first ever house track from 1983’’,
‘’Feelin Me’’ on Gruv Vox version and ‘’In The Heat Of Passion’’ – the last one in two different remixes all ones
closer to the disco sound. Old school on the other hand we can name the disco era of music and Calling All Boyz
Remix on ‘’In The Heat Of Passion’’ cos sounds like italo disco, the sound that was popular in Chicago in the early
80’s and inspired Jesse Saunders to create something new, what we call house music now. New School
represented here by the new sings of the label like Pablo Awad, Ron Jameson, Romano Giorgio and Ricky
Teixeira. Ron Jameson’s ‘’I Was Born’’ is a bomb, an atari electro rock disco house funk weapon, Pablo Awad’s
‘’Esperanza’’ reminds me old italo house blend with ambient house smell, Romano Giorgio’s ‘’Just Kiss Me’’ is a
big room monster and open air crowd pleaser and at last Ricky Teixeira’s ‘’Style’’ got a pumpin’ underground
sound that sounds so 2010.
Aaron-Carl says:
August 17, 2010 at 4:22 am
Jesse Saunders has one again managed to take the House music world by storm with this release… And I love
how this entire EP tells a story. I gravitated toward Romano Giorgio’s “Just Kiss Me” and Ricky Teixeira’s “Style”
initially — those were the two most “underground” tracks on the compilation, in my opinion. But THEN I gave the
entire package another listen.. I appreciate EACH track as its own place in House music’s timeline. “Cum With Me”
— sexy. No other words to describe it. I know this isn’t a review in the formal sense, but I didn’t want to leave the
one-line feedback that says “Great set!” OLD SKOOL NEW SKOOL deserves much more than that. A BIG thanks
to Broken Records and Jesse Saunders for reminding us what REAL House music was — and thankfully, still is…
Judy amy london Bedeau says:
August 18, 2010 at 3:53 am
Love The Album..
Frank Ainsworth says:
August 19, 2010 at 1:49 am
A nice package is this. Pick of the bunch for me: Cube Ah, Feelin Me, In The Heat Of Passion (funk dat), Come
With Me and Don’t Cry No More.
ThanQ
DJ DAKOTA says:
August 19, 2010 at 6:23 am
Always uplifting phenomenal house! I’ll be playing some if these tracks at the Guess Marciano Fashion Stores in
Florida. Thanks, Broken Records for sending….love the vibes and I’m sure the audiences will too!
Dakota xo
CooLRoGRoX says:
August 19, 2010 at 9:42 am
Great collection of straight up HOUSE tunes!
David Sabat says:
August 20, 2010 at 3:48 pm
I’m really impressed with this album. I love the variety of musical styles and groovy rhythms throughout. My tastes
center mostly around “Cube Ah”, “Cum With Me”, “Espperanza”, and “In The Heat of Passion”. Congratulations on
this project!
DiscoPanda Desirée says:
August 22, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Jesse, this mix is AMAZING! Love it!! Especially ‘Cube Ah’, ‘Come With Me’, and ‘ON & ON’ Thanks for sharing!
<3
Pete Farmer says:
August 23, 2010 at 3:44 pm
A Fantastic set of Tracks! Love the whole feel to ALL of them – which grabs me the most? All of them! Excellent
and Thanks
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On the heels of the incomparable single NASTY, comes a tribute to the Originator himself, the GREATEST
HITZ Album. It commemorates 26 years of House Music and is full of your favorite floor-fillers. Each one of
these tracks has hit the charts and made you smile on the airwaves with that feel-good kind of force. This is
the 2nd step into the future of this legacy …
The Originator is back again, this time to take you on a musical journey through his Greatest Hitz! Known as
Jastar Novax
the “Originator” of House Music, Jesse Saunders wrote, produced, performed and mixed the world’s very 1st
house record “ON and ON” on his upstart record label Jes Say Records out of Chicago in 1984.
ME at Night
He went on to write and produce a slew of hits including Funk U Up, Real Love, Love Can’t Turn Around, It’s
NEW SKOOL
OK, I’m Back Again, Yeah?Let Me Hear U, Excited, Weekend and more. Celebrating 25 years of House
Music, Jesse continues to stay at the forefront and set trends with his next release of 2010, the GREATEST
Jesse Saunders
HITZ album on Broken Records. Jesse has been featured in numerous documentaries, books and magazines
including the award winning “Put The Needle On The Record” and “Pump Up The Volume.” He also wrote
Igor Garnier
the definitive history with his book “House Music…The Real Story.”
On “GREATEST HITZ” Album, Jesse Saunders delivers some Old, Skool, New Skool, Funky, Groovin House
Cameo Drive
hits that will be sure to ignite the Dance Floor, Power Radio and Mix Shows.
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Jesse Saunders is back again, this time to take you on a musical journey into
the laid back vibe of Electronic Music! Known as the “Originator” of House
Music, Jesse Saunders wrote, produced, performed and mixed the world’s very
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1st house record “ON and ON” on label Jes Say Records out of Chicago in
1984.
Chilled & UnBroken is a sweet, sexy, up & down-tempo compilation of
sophisticated chill and lounge. This album takes you on a smooth, surreal
journey. It’s soft and sensual with just enough edginess to arouse the senses,
like the fine line between pain and pleasure.
Starting with Camel 100s and Deep in My Soul, instrumentals by Andrea Clemente, ease us into the project.
Hit n Run by Didier Vanelli and Something About Your Love by DJ Aphreme continue with hypnotic “heart”
beats commanding some toe-tapping, yet not requiring too much effort to groove to the rhythms.
Haunting and corporal, Erippio’s Nostalgia and Under the Rain conjure fantasy images contributing to the
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climax of the album. Somehow a subway train coming to a halt is a quiet prelude to the funky and subtly
erotic tones in AudioOasis by Jesse Saunders.
ME at Night
The final chapter, A Fro by Luciano, picks the tempo up like an anticipated moment. And Lovely Fool (Chill
NEW SKOOL
Mix) by Mia Calderon, brings us back to 60s cool jazz with haunting Latin vocals. The driving beat behind this
version of Lovely Fool (House Remix Edit) takes us home to Self Portrait by Valtierra. Self Portrait’s hypnotic
melody is light, smooth and edgy.
Jesse Saunders
Igor Garnier
You won’t want to miss a moment of the nearly mystical experience evoked by Chilled & Unbroken. It’s
definitely stirred and NOT shaken, Chilled & Unbroken. I’ll take mine straight up and looped! Going for ADDS
and REVIEWS IMMEDIATELY. Your feedback requested promptly.
PROMO & MARKETING INFO
Format: Digital Release (MP3, WAV)
Marketing
Info: Twitter, RSS & Blog Feeds, Email Blasts, FaceBook Ads, MySpace
Bulletins/Comments
Record Pool Service: MP3 (Only) iDJPool.com, StarFleet.com, NWDMA.org
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3.) Camel 100s – Andrea Clemente (Italy) Camel_100s-Andrea_Clemente.mp3
4.) Deep In My Soul – Andrea Clemente (Italy) Deep_In_My_Soul-Andrea_Clemente.mp3
5.) Hit N Run (Soul-Strumental) – Didier Vanelli (France) Hit_N_Run-Deep_Inside_Your_Soul-StrumentalDidier_Vanelli.mp3
6.) Lovely Fool (Chill Mix) – Mia Calderone (USA) Lovely_Fool-Chill_Mix-Mia_Calderon.mp3
7.) Lovely Fool (Coolout House Rmx) – Mia Calderone (USA) Lovely_Fool-Coolout_House_Rmx_EDITMia_Calderon.mp3
8.) Nostalgia – Erippio (Italy) Nostalgia-Erippio.mp3
9.) Sel Portrait – Valtierra (Mexico) Self_Portrait-Valtierra.mp3
10.) Something About Your Love – DJ Aphreme (Poland) Something_About_Your_Love-Aphreme.mp3
11.) Under The Rain – Erippio (Italy) Under_The_Rain-Erippio.mp3
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Brian K says:
May 25, 2010 at 6:13 pm
The whole album “showing my age” is VERY, VERY nice. My favorite tracks are 3, 4, and 6.
As always “Jesse do the damm thing!” Peace
Didier Vanelli says:
May 28, 2010 at 2:00 am
GR8!!!!.
Best.
Didier Vanelli
Andrea Clemente says:
May 28, 2010 at 6:22 am
the music does not know the age…..Thank’s Brian K
PEACE!!!!
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On the heels of the 25th Anniversary of House Music Album and the Made 2 B Broken compilation comes
the 1st single of 2010 entitled NASTY! Nasty is a new single which precedes Jesse Saunders’ the
GREATEST HITZ Album coming in March of 2010. It commemorates 26 years of House Music and is full of
your favorite floor-fillers. Each one of these tracks has hit the charts and made you smile on the airwaves
with that feel-good kind of force. This is the 2nd step into the future of this legacy …
Jastar Novax
The Originator is back again, this time to take you on a musical journey through his Greatest Hitz! Known as
the “Originator” of House Music, Jesse Saunders wrote, produced, performed and mixed the world’s very 1st
ME at Night
house record “ON and ON” on his upstart record label Jes Say Records out of Chicago in 1984. Celebrating
25 years of House Music, Jesse continues to stay at the forefront and set trends with his next release of
NEW SKOOL
2010, the GREATEST HITZ album on Broken Records. Jesse has been featured in numerous documentaries,
Jesse Saunders
books and magazines including the award winning “Put The Needle On The Record” and “Pump Up The
Volume.” He also wrote the definitive history with his book “House Music…The Real Story.”
Igor Garnier
On “NASTY,” Jesse Saunders delivers some Funky, Groovin and Sensuous Hip Hop & House that will be
sure to ignite the Dance Floor, Power Radio and Mix Shows. Going for ADDS and REVIEWS IMMEDIATELY.
Cameo Drive
Your feedback requested promptly.
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Hamburg
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genres all sounding quality! Definitely keep it up, They all sound good!” Mike Clark, Detroit (Beatdown
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Fantasy (12")
Mitchbal Records
1984
Funk-U-Up ◄ (6 versions)
Jes Say Records ...
1984
On And On ◄ (4 versions)
Jes Say Records ...
1984
Waiting On My Angel (12")
Precision
1985
Love Can't Turn Around (Maxi, Single) ◄ (17 versions)
House Records (3) ...
1986
Real Love (12")
Trax Records
1989
Work For My Love (12")
Jes Say Records
1989
Jack Your Body (Club Your Body) / Love Can't Turn Around
(12")
Old Gold (2)
1990
House Trax Vol. 1 (LP)
Jes Say Records
1992
I Just Want To (Meet Me A Whore/Slut) (12")
Jes Say Records
1992
Light My (House) Fire (12")
Miracle Records (3)
1992
12" Of Love ◄ (2 versions)
UCA Records
1996
Take Me Higher (12")
UCA Records
1996
X-stacy Makes You Dance (Take Me Higher) (12")
Broken Records (3)
1996
Yeah (12")
Just Say House
1996
Jail Vol. 1 (CD, Mixed, Comp)
Energetic Records, Warner
Music (Switzerland)
1997
Yeah (12", Promo)
Broken Records (3)
1997
Yeah / Let Me Hear U (12", Promo)
Thug Records
1997
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Excited (12")
Safe (2)
1999
Lake Parade 1999 - Rave On Boat (CD, Mixed)
Music (Switzerland)
1999
20th Anniversary Of House Music Volume 2: Funk U Up
(Those Pretty Girls) (File, MP3, 320)
Broken Records (3)
2004
Everybody (File, MP3, 320)
Broken Records (3)
2004
Get Sum (File, MP3, 320)
Broken Records (3)
2005
Feelin' Me (File, MP3, 320)
Broken Records (3)
2006
Midnight Snacks (File, MP3, Album)
Experimental Division Nashville
2006
House Muzik (File, MP3, 320)
Broken Records (3)
2008
In The Heat Of Passion (File, MP3)
Broken Records (3)
2008
Body Music (The Remixes) (12")
Houseattics
One More Chance (12")
UCA Records
Remixes:
It's A Cold, Cold World ! (Single) ◄ (4 versions)
It's A Cold, Cold
Worl...
Warner Bros. Records ...
1988
Soulbeat 2 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions)
It's A Cold, Cold
Worl...
WEA Musik GmbH
1988
Something To Dance To ◄ (3 versions)
Something To
Dance To ...
Jive
1989
Chi-Town Sounds Volume 1 (CD)
Something To
Dance To ...
Jive
1990
Come Fly With Me (Graeme Park Remix) ◄ (3 versions)
Come Fly With Me
(Jess...
Jive
1990
It Just Ain't Easy ◄ (2 versions)
Motown
1991
It Just Aint Easy (12", Promo)
Motown
1991
Vibeology (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)
Vibeology (7" Keith
Co...
Virgin Records America ...
1991
We Want The Funk ◄ (2 versions)
We Want The Funk
(Hous...
Interscope Records
1991
Set Me Free (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)
Set Me Free
(Ambient H...
Reprise Records
1992
The Brother With Two Tongues (CD, Promo)
What's It Take To
Pull...
Capitol Records
1992
Baby Wants To Ride (The Remixes) (12")
Baby Wants To
Ride (Je...
UCA Records London
1997
House Grooves Volume 3 (CD)
Baby Want To Ride
(Jes...
H&G Records
1997
Love Hurts (Maxi) ◄ (3 versions)
Love Hurts (Jesse
Saun...
UCA Records London ...
1997
Number 1 (12")
Number 1 (Jesse
Saunde...
UCA Records London
1997
Darryl Pandy (CD, Album)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
Mirakkle Records
1998
Houseplosion (CD, Comp)
I Can't Stand It
(Jess...
UCA Records
1999
Houseplosion 99 (CD, Comp, Mixed)
I Can't Stand It
(Jess...
Music (Switzerland)
1999
Broken Records (3)
2004
F**k It (I Don't Want U Back) - The Jesse Saunders
Remixes (File, MP3, 320)
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Production:
The D.J. (12")
Mitchbal Records
1984
Under Cover ◄ (3 versions)
Jes Say Records
1984
I'm Scared (12")
Trax Records
1985
In A Heartbeat (12")
Jes Say Records
1985
It's Your Night ◄ (2 versions)
Jes Say Records
1985
Real Love (12")
Jes Say Records
1985
Wanna Dance? ◄ (4 versions)
Trax Records
1985
What's That ◄ (2 versions)
Dance Mania
1985
It's O.K., It's O.K. (12")
Jes Say Records
1986
Love Can't Turn Around (House Remix) (12")
London Records
1986
Night Flight (12")
Precision
1986
Noiz Without Words (12")
Geffen Records
1986
Spies (12")
Jes Say Records
1986
The House Sound Of Chicago (LP, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
London Records
1986
The House Sound Of Chicago - Chicago Trax (CD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
London Records, London
Records
1986
I Dub Again (12")
Jes Say Records
1987
I'd Like To Say Thanx (12")
Jes Say Records
1987
Showdown ◄ (2 versions)
Geffen Records
1987
Ghost In My Room (12")
Rawsome Records
1989
Move on You (LP)
Rawsome Records
1989
It Just Ain't Easy ◄ (2 versions)
It Just Ain't Easy
(Sp...
Motown
1991
Lateasha ◄ (2 versions)
There's A Ghost In
My ...
Motown
1991
Nic'ee's Trickki (CD, Maxi)
Mr. Little Dick
Miracle Records (3)
1992
Nic'ee's Trickki (LP)
Mr. Little Dick
Miracle Records (3)
1992
Set Me Free (CD, Album, wit)
Reprise Records
1992
Set Me Free (CD, Maxi)
Reprise Records
1992
Compton Long Beach Style (12")
HDH Records
1994
House Nation Vol. 1 (2xLP)
Dub Can't Turn
Around
React
1994
Evo Sonic - Evolution Of Sound Part One (2xCD, Comp)
Take Me Higher
Evosonic
1997
Jack The Bass / Love Can't Turn Around (12", RE)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Trax Records
2006
Cititrax
2008
BCM Records
1987
Geffen Records
1987
Trax Records
1988
Dance Party Album (LP, Album, RE)
Co-production:
The House Sound Of Chicago Vol. 1 (LP, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
Mix:
Showdown (12")
As Always ◄ (2 versions)
As Always
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Appears On:
Come To Me ◄ (2 versions)
Precision
1984
Dance Party Album (Album) ◄ (2 versions)
Mitchbal Records ...
1984
I Am The DJ ◄ (6 versions)
Mitchbal Records
1984
Under Cover ◄ (3 versions)
Jes Say Records ...
1984
I'm Scared (12")
Trax Records
1985
In A Heartbeat (12")
Jes Say Records
1985
Real Love (12")
Jes Say Records
1985
Trax Records
1985
Love Can't Turn Around (Maxi) ◄ (3 versions)
Back Yard Recordings ...
1986
Night Flight (12")
Precision
1986
Real Love (12")
Geffen Records
1986
Wanna Dance? ◄ (3 versions)
Certainly
Rob Olson's Chicago Jack Beat - The True Picture Of
House (Comp) ◄ (2 versions)
I'm The DJ
Rhythm King Records
1986
This Merry Go Round (12")
This Merry Go
Round (C...
Nuance Records
1986
Geffen Records
1987
Centre Of Attraction (LP)
Don't You Care / I'm Back Again (12")
Don't You Care
(Extend...
Geffen Records
1987
House Sound Of Chicago - The CD Jack Attack! (CD, Maxi)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
BCM Records
1987
Jes Say Records
1987
I'd Like To Say Thanx (12")
Rob Olson's Chicago Jack Beat Vol. One & Two (CD,
Comp)
I'm The D.J.
Rhythm King Records
1987
DJ Mega Track / Westside Jacks (7")
Love Can't Turn
Around
Westside Records (2)
1988
Dance Mania
1988
Jive
1989
This Christmas (Rap) (12")
Club Chicago (12")
Something To
Dance To ...
Deep Heat 4 - Play With Fire (2xCD, Comp)
House Of Japanese Telstar
Something To Dance To ◄ (3 versions)
1989
Jive
1989
Come And Fly With Me ◄ (3 versions)
Come And Fly With
Me (...
Jive
1990
Dance Floor Authority (Comp) ◄ (2 versions)
Way To Go Homer
(Instr...
World Dance Records
1990
Make Your Move For Love ◄ (2 versions)
Make Your Move
For Lov...
Quality Records Of America
1990
Trax Records
1990
Motown
1991
Set Me Free (12")
Reprise Records
1992
I Talk To Everybody (Dance Remix '94) (12")
Del-Fi Records
1994
Love Can't Turn Around 95 (12")
Fly
1995
Way To Go Homer (12")
Lateasha (CD)
There's A Ghost In
My ...
House Grooves - Volume One (CD, Comp, Mixed)
Yeah
H&G Records
1996
Baby Wants To Ride (The Remixes) (12")
Baby Wants To
Ride (Je...
Just Say
1997
Housefloor - Volume 6 (2xCD, Comp)
Baby Wants To
Ride (Ti...
UCA Records
1997
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Jesse Saunders Presents The Pioneers Of House Music Chicago Reunion (2xCD, Album, Comp)
Thug Records
1997
Jesse Saunders Presents The Pioneers Of House Music Chicago Reunion (2xLP)
Just Say
1998
Modulations: Cinema For The Ear (CD)
Yeah
Caipirinha Productions
1998
HouseBox Vol.2 (CD, Comp, Mixed)
12" Of Love (Jesse
Sau...
H&G Records
1999
I Can't Stand It (12")
I Can't Stand It (...
Just Say
1999
The House Music Movement (Comp) ◄ (2 versions)
Interview Disc
(Spoken...
Master Dance Tones (UK) ...
1999
Trax Records
2000
Wildlife
2000
Trax Records
2002
Jive
2003
Prisoners Of Dance Music
2003
Fantasy ◄ (2 versions)
Wildlife Compilation One (CD)
Excited (De Zenk
Remix)
Dum Dum (12", RE)
F**k It (I Don't Want You Back) - The Remixes (12")
F**k It (I Don't W...
Love Can't Turn Around (12")
Queer Trax - Coming In Loud & Queer (CD, Comp, Mixed,
Dig)
Real Love (1989
Remix)
Trax Records, Casablanca Trax
Inc.
2004
Legends Of House - Chicago Masters 1985 - 2006 (2xCD,
Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
Clearwater Music
2006
The Sound Of Chicago House 1985 - 2006 (Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
Clearwater Music ...
2006
Trax Records - The House That Trax Built (DVD)
Music Video Distributors
2006
Love Can't Turn Around (12")
Kontor Records
2007
2008
◄ (2 versions)
Flappiest Bits (File, MP3)
Love Can't Turn
Around
CalmDownKidder Records
The House Sound Of Chicago Vol. 1 (LP, Comp, RE)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
BCM Records, BCM Records
Untitled (LP, W/Lbl, Comp)
Way To Go Homer
(Instr...
Trax Records, Trax Records
Club 45 Keeps You Movin' (LP, Promo)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
Mercury
1986
December 86 - Mixes 1 (LP)
Love Canâ
t
Turn Around
DMC
1986
July 86 - The Mixes (12")
Love Can't Turn
Around
DMC
1986
October 86 - Mixes 2 (12")
Love Can't Turn
Around...
DMC
1986
The House Sound Of Chicago (Comp) ◄ (3 versions)
Love Can't Turn
Around
London Records
1986
Best Of DMC Vol. 5 (12")
Love Can't Turn
Around...
DMC
1987
Funkytown Vol. 2 (LP)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
Rush Records
1987
Trax Records Sampler (Cass, Smplr)
Funk You Up,
Waiting O...
Trax Records
1987
DJ Mega Track / Westside Jacks ◄ (2 versions)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Westside Records (2)
1988
House Hits (Comp) ◄ (2 versions)
Love Can't Turn
Needle Records
1988
Tracks Appear On:
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Around...
Love Can't Turn Around / U Ain't Really Acieed (CD, Maxi)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
BCM Records
1988
The Greatest Hits Of House (2xLP, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Stylus Music
1988
The House Of Hits - The History Of House Music (Comp)
On & On, Funk You
Up
Westside Records (2) ...
1988
September 89 - Mixes 1 (12")
Love Can't Turn
Around
DMC
1989
The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago (15xCD,
Comp, Ltd + Box)
Love Can't Turn
Around
BCM Records
1989
The Best Of House (CD, Comp)
Love Canâ
Turn Arou...
DMC
1990
Best Of House (4xCD, Comp + Box)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
Low Price Music
1993
Best Of House Volume 1 (CD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Low Price Music
1993
Best Of House Volume 4 (CD, Comp)
On And On
Low Price Music
1993
Dance Hits 2 (CD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Low Price Music
1994
100% House (CD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Ar...
ARS Productions
1995
Essential Trax (LP)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Trax Records
1995
History Of House Music Vol. 1 (Chicago Classics) (CD,
Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Ar...
Cold Front
1996
House Grooves - Volume One (CD, Comp, Mixed)
Yeah
H&G Records
1996
Lucky Style Vol. 1 (2xCD)
12" Of Love
Lucky Records
1996
Mayday - Life On Mars - The Mayday Compilation Album
(Comp) ◄ (3 versions)
It's O.K. '97
Low Spirit Recordings ...
1996
The House That Trax Built (2xLP)
Love Can't Turn
Ar...
Trax UK
1996
Chicago House 86 - 91: The Definitive Story (Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Beechwood Music
1997
Chicago Trax (3xCD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Trax Records
1997
Chicago Trax (Cass, Album, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Mirakkle Records
1997
Chicago Trax - Volumes I & II (2xCD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Mirakkle Records
1997
Classic House (CD, Comp)
On And On
DCI
1997
Evo Sonic - Evolution Of Sound Part One (2xCD, Comp)
Take Me Higher
Evosonic
1997
Full-On House (4xCD)
On And On, Love
Can't ...
DCI
1997
House Anthems Volumes I-II (2xCD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Mirakkle Records
1997
House Classics (3xCD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
MECADO
1997
House Grooves - Volume Two (CD, Comp, Mixed)
12" Of Love (Jess...
H&G Records
1997
House Grooves Volume 3 (CD)
12"es Of Love
(Origina...
H&G Records
1997
◄ (2 versions)
◄ (2 versions)
t
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Housefloor - Volume 4 (2xCD)
12" Of Love
UCA Records
1997
In Session (CD, Comp, Mixed)
Love Can't Turn
Around
4 Liberty Records Ltd
1997
Jesse Saunders Presents The Pioneers Of House Music Chicago Reunion (2xCD, Album, Comp)
Feel Your Love,
Yeah (...
Thug Records
1997
Remix Culture 168 (2x12")
Love Can't Turn
Around...
DMC
1997
This Is House - Chicago Trax (Box + 3xCD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Big Eye Music, Trax Records, ,
1997
A Taste Of Club Logic Vol. 1 - The Sound Of L.A. (CD,
Comp, Mixed)
Let Me Hear You
V-Wax Inc
1998
House Extravaganza (2xCD, Comp)
Excited (De Zenk
Mix)
Station One
1998
Jesse Saunders Presents The Pioneers Of House Music Chicago Reunion (2xLP)
One More Chance,
Yeah ...
Just Say
1998
Modulations: Cinema For The Ear ◄ (4 versions)
Let Me Hear U,
Yeah
IMC Vision ...
1998
The House Music Movement (CD, Comp, Mixed + CD)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
Master Dance Tones (UK)
1998
Unity Housefloor (CD, Comp, Mixed)
Excited (De Zenk
Remix)
BKB Dance Department
1998
Disco Remedy Vol. 2 (CD)
Exited
Vulcanian
1999
Essential Selection: Spring 1999 (Special Edition) (3xCD,
Comp, Mixed, Ltd)
Love Can't Turn
Around
FFRR
1999
House (2xCD)
One More Chance
Mirakkle Records
1999
HouseBox Vol.2 (CD, Comp, Mixed)
12" Of Love (Jesse
Sau...
H&G Records
1999
Houseplosion 2 (CD, Comp)
Take Me Higher
(Drugge...
UCA Records
1999
Houseplosion 2 - The Compilation (CD, Comp, Mixed)
Take Me Higher
(Drugge...
Energetic Records, Magic Move
1999
Madhouse - The Ibiza Edition (Comp) ◄ (2 versions)
Exited (De Zenk
Remix)
Sony Music Media ...
1999
Overdose Production 1999 (CD, Comp, Promo)
Excited (De Zenk
Remix)
1999
Sounds Like House V1 (CD, Comp, Mixed)
One More Chance
H&G Records
1999
The Gold Collection (CD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
4 Liberty Records Ltd
1999
The Sound Of A Decade (6xCD)
Take Me Higher
(Drugge...
H&G Records
1999
Unity 99 - Housefloor (CD, Mixed)
New Love
1999
Disco Royal - The Finest In Modern House (2xCD, Comp)
Intro (For Disco
Royal...
Sony Music Media, Dance
Division
2000
Dizcotheque Vol. V - Houseparty 2000 (CD, Comp + CD,
Comp, Mixed)
Excited (De Zenk
Remix)
Twenty Third Tribe
2000
Haute Fidélité - King Kamehameha Club (CD, Mixed,
Comp)
New Love
FFM Dance Department
2000
House Nation 215 (12")
Love Can't Turn
Around...
DMC
2000
The Anthology Of Trax Records (2xCD)
On & On, Love
Can't Tu...
Nippon Crown
2000
Love Can't Turn
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Trax Classics Presents Rewind (CD, Mixed)
Around
Underground Construction
2000
Wildlife Compilation One (CD)
Excited (De Zenk
Remix)
Wildlife
2000
Groovelift #4 (CD, Album, Mixed)
Body Music
DJ Beat Records
2001
History Of House (2xCD, Comp)
On And On, Love
Can't ...
Channel Four Music
2001
Mix The Vibe: 27 Years In The Mix (1974-2001) (CD,
Comp, Mixed)
On & On
Nite Grooves
2001
Pump Up The Volume (Comp) ◄ (2 versions)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Universal Records ...
2001
The Real Classics Of Chicago House (CD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Ar...
House Nation
2001
Welcome To The World Of Marshall Jefferson - A
Testament To House Music (CD, Enh + CD)
Body Music (Angel
Alan...
Welcome To The World Of ..
2001
The Original Chicago House Classics (CD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Ar...
Music Club
2002
Backtrack 5 (CD, Comp, Mixed)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Impact Records (12)
2003
Move Your Body · The Evolution Of Chicago House (2xCD,
Mixed, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Ar...
Unisex
2003
Party People Present: Club Classics (2xCD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Ar...
Party People
2003
Trax Records Essentials Vol. 1 (CD, Comp, Dig)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Corporacion Discografica
Iberoamericana
2003
ID&T Classics - The Megamixes (2xCD, Comp, Mixed)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Universal TV, Universal TV,
Universal TV
2004
A Tribute To WBMX (CDr, Mixed)
Love Can't Turn
Around,
Halsted Street Records
2005
One DJ Naughty Night In Berlin (Comp) ◄ (3 versions)
Love Can't Turn
Ar...
Eskimo Recordings
2005
12"/80s/Dance (3xCD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Ar...
Family Recordings (UK)
2006
Avantgarde // Swayzak Presents Serieculture (CD, Album +
CD, Comp, Mixed + , Ltd, Dig)
Funk You Up
(Beats)
Avantgarde (US)
2006
History Of Dance - 14 - The House Edition (5xCD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Sony BMG Music Entertainment
(Netherlands)
2006
House Classics Top 100 (5xCD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Sony BMG Music Entertainment
(Netherlands)
2006
The Haçienda Classics (3xCD)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Virgin, Virgin
2006
The Sound Of Chicago House 1985 - 2006 (Comp)
On & On (Original
Voca...
Clearwater Music ...
2006
Wild Gold Volume IV (3xCD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Central Station
2006
Silk And Skip Present Chicago's Finest - The Chicago LP
CD (2xCD, Comp)
What's This FX
S+S Records Chicago
2007
The Unusual Suspects - Once Upon A Time In House
Music (DVD-V)
Talking About
House Music
NowonDVD
2007
90s Rave & Club Anthems: Back To The Old School (3xCD, Love Can't Turn
Mixed, Comp)
Around
Central Station
2008
12" Dance - The Definitive Collection - 1978-1995 (3xCD,
Album, Comp + Box)
Rhino Records (2)
2009
◄ (2 versions)
Love Can't Turn
Around
On & On (Josh's
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GU Mixed:4 (3xCD, Comp, Mixed)
Hard &...
Global Underground Ltd.
2009
Nu Disco (2xCD, Comp)
Love Canâ
t
Turn Around.
Hed Kandi Records
2009
The House That Jackin' Built - The Roots Of 80's Chicago
House (CD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Around...
Harmless
2009
House Of Trax Vol. 5 (12", RE)
Fantasy (Vocal)
Rush Hour Recordings
2010
Complete Dance Anthems Vol. 2 (4xCD, Comp)
Love Can't Turn
Ar...
DMC
Deep House Classics Volume One ◄ (2 versions)
Funk You Up
Powerhouse Records
Razormaid Chapter I.8 (2x12", Comp, Ora)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Razormaid Records
The History Of The House Sound Of Chicago • The
Essence On 3 Compact Discs (Comp) ◄ (2 versions)
Love Can't Turn
Around
BCM Records
The House Sound Of Chicago - The DJ International Edition Love Can't Turn
(CD, Comp)
Around...
BCM Records
Unofficial Releases:
Australon (12")
Love Can't Turn
Around
Focus-C-Records
1986
Continues Mix (12", Mixed, Unofficial)
Love Can't Turn
Ar...
Not On Label
1986
As Heard On Radio Soulwax Pt. 4 (CD)
Love Can't Turn
Around
Waxedsoul Recordings
2002
Untitled (12", Blu)
I Am Scared
(Original ...
DJ Classic Mastercuts
2008
Untitled (12")
That Shit's Wild
(Orig...
DJ Classic Mastercuts
2008
Untitled ◄ (2 versions)
Hardy Saunders
Not On Label
2010
Move Your Body (P.V.'s Remixes) / Love Can't Turn Around Love Can't Turn
(G & G Music Factory Remixes) (12")
Around...
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On And On Tracks / Electric Boogie (12")
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On An...
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If you met him in 1977 aged 15, in his red gym shorts and blue basketball shirt, if you
saw him carrying a box full of records with his headphones around his neck, if you
heard him talk about DJing, disco, and some strange music called house, you’d never
have believed that he would help change the world.
And yet that teenager created the first ever house music record in 1984, set up the first
house record label, was the first house artist signed to a major label, and was the first
house DJ to enter the Billboard music charts.
He became known as the very “originator of house music” and in 1997, he was
honoured by Chicago’s Mayor Daley with an annual celebration on July 17th in his and
the Pioneers of House Music’s name.
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Throughout February we’re celebrating Black History Month by interviewing some of the
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have him as our first interviewee.
Ladies and gentleman, please stand for Jesse Saunders
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The early days were spent finding the
best, most soulful, and uplifting disco
records out of New York and Philly. I’m
talking the late 1970s. There was only
one place that carried them and it was
called Sounds Good, on the northside of
Chicago.
When Frankie arrived, he would get
them directly from New York although
Ron Hardy was already playing them at
Den One before Frankie.
Lil Louis was also on top of things on
the west side. A DJ by the name of
Mike Ezebuku was doing it on the
southside. I was 15 or so at this time,
around 1977 to ‘78.
this deep house music (as it should be
tech
the feeling
What was it like during the early
As we started to progress and bring
records sunset ep
A young DJ: Jesse Saunders
called to differentiate it from the 1980s Chicago house) to the masses - teenagers and
college students that didn’t go to gay clubs - the term house stuck because we would
often associate it to the style that Frankie played at the Warehouse.
DJs such as myself, my brother Wayne Williams, and eventually Alan King, Tony
Hatchett, and Andre Hatchett were in a crew called the Chosen Few.
We DJed every major event in Chicago from 1978 through 1984 when I made the first
house record! DJs in those days had lots of love for each other - there was no fighting
as to who was the best, except maybe Farley “Jackmaster” Funk!
We supported all the crews and parties that each other promoted.
So how would you compare it to today’s house
music scene?
The camaraderie is back after suffering for many years
because of the competition. The only difference in
today’s scene is that we have better technology.
I think that’s good and bad at the same time. Bad,
because in the early days you had to be a musician
and understand song structure and songwriting to
make music.
I feel that when we gave the ability for everyone to
I get people all the
time coming into
the Electronic
Music Café in
amazement
because they think
a white person
started house
music! All I can do
is laugh…
make tracks, we lost the essence of what music production is all about. On the other
hand, I feel that allowing everyone the opportunity to be able to express themselves
musically is a wonderful thing as well!
Why was house music important for black culture?
It was important because it once again showed that black music is always the catalyst
for rhythm and musical styles that dominate pop culture.
Of course it’s a part of black history. I’m black – or at least the last time I looked I was!
Although, I get people all the time coming into the Electronic Music Café in
amazement because they think a white person started house music! All I can do is
laugh…
You’ve been quoted as saying that there are some ‘misconceptions’ with the
origins of house music. Please explain what you meant.
[laughs] There are lots of misconceptions. Most of them are due to people taking credit
we know
when they weren’t even around to witness what is was all about! Others are because
people feel the need to embellish their role in the evolution.
Jesse Saunders spinning at his Chicago nightclub The Playground
Why did you decide to produce ‘On & On’ in 1984?
My records got stolen, which contained the original bootleg ‘On & On’ (which was my
moniker). I used the bassline from Space Invaders and I wrote original arrangements
around it to produce and write ‘Fantasy’!
‘On & On’ is the DJ track version of ‘Fantasy’!
Back then, had the term ‘house music’ been coined yet?
House music had been coined, but it wasn’t really associated with what we were doing.
People were shortening the term Warehouse to house as early as 1978.
It was a term used to describe the style of disco that Frankie, Ronnie, and Mike were
playing. Since I was capturing the essence of the style with my On & On tracks, it was a
great marketing tool to utilize when we released ‘On & On’ in 1984 on Jes Say Records.
What were your musical influences
at the time that you produced the
track?
Electronic records such as Dr.’s Cat
‘Love Is The Drug’, anything by
Kraftwerk, and the bootleg mix of ‘On &
On’. It was because this record was
stolen from my collection that led me
to make ‘On & On’!
What is the track an ode to?
The bootleg version of ‘On & On’ was
my signature record. I was the only
one to play it at the time. No one knew
what it was, and I wasn’t telling. What
it actually was, was the B side of a
Mega Mix record, which is like a mix or
podcast today on vinyl.
Vince and I were basically talking
nonsense on ‘On & On’! Just random
things about how the music makes you
feel.
So it was all pretty innocent then?
I just wanted another version that I could play in my DJ sets. A guy by the name of
Frank Sells, who worked at the Importes Etc. record store told me that he could sell lots
of ‘On & On’ if I released it. That’s when the light bulb came on…
Did you imagine back then that ‘On & On’ would lead to the explosion of
house?
Nope! I had no idea of the magnitude because in those days there was no internet to
gauge it by. It caught me completely by surprise!
What kit did you use to produce the track?
A Korg Poly 61 keyboard, a Roland 808 drum machine, and a TB 303 Bassline machine.
Do you have any other unreleased productions
from those early days?
I have a few actually. When I listen to them I realize
that I’ve come a long way, but I understood what it
took to make a hit record even at the beginning of my
production career.
I plan to release them soon on Broken Records so stay
It made me feel
very accomplished!
Chicago never
recognized
anything that we
did in the ‘80s and
early ‘90s
tuned.
In 1997, Mayor Daley named July 17th Jesse Saunders and the Pioneers of
House Music Day for Chicago. How was that?
It made me feel very accomplished! Chicago never recognized anything that we did in
the ‘80s and early ‘90s. House music had become a mainstay around the world, but
Chicago didn’t really appreciate it in my eyes.
So when Mayor Daley signed and presented that proclamation to me it felt like 14 years
in the making had finally come to fruition. He later signed another one eight years later.
Now, we have the full support from the city to host our annual House Music Reunion
every 4th of July weekend in Hyde Park.
Last year over 40,000 people came out to testify and celebrate. This year we expect
over 50,000! For more info check: ChosenFewDJs.com.
Who do you consider are the true
‘chosen few’ pioneers of house
music?
First and foremost, I must give tribute
to the man, the innovator, and the
reason why we continue to blaze new
trails, Ron Hardy.
If it were not for Ron Hardy, there
would be no Frankie Knuckles, Jesse
Saunders, Steve Hurley, Marshall
Jefferson or Farley “Jackmaster” Funk!
Frankie Knuckles brought the New York
soulful disco sound to Chicago.
Robert Williams had the gusto to
formulate, build, and run a club that
everyone else considered to be nothing
more than a gay joint, which influenced
Jesse’s Gang
the foundation to build what we know
as house music today - The Warehouse!
Wayne Williams encouraged me to DJ and he had the foresight, and the drive to take
this ‘Warehouse’ music into the mainstream crowd (with my help).
Lil Louis held it down on the west side while myself, Wayne, Michael Ezebuku, Frankie
and Ronnie did it respectively. It was a concerted effort on all of our parts that made
house music a household name in Chicago.
His record ‘French Kiss’ was a ground-breaking release worldwide that led to the
explosion of house internationally.
Paul Weisberg took the initiative to bring those hard-to-find records to his store,
Importes etc., and he understood that the new underground movement of house
needed a retail outlet.
Marshall Jefferson provided an anthem for our cause and took the production value to
new heights with his work on the Ten City albums and more.
Graham Armstrong and Lee Michaels took a chance and put house music on major
Chicago radio stations WGCI and WBMX, which spearheaded the revolution and eventual
takeover of radio in the ‘80s.
Vince Lawrence showed me the way to put house on wax and co-wrote most of the
early hits with me!
Chip E was a good understudy and took the reins when I left for Hollywood.
Larry Sherman saw a young entrepreneur’s spirit - me - and he guided me in the right
direction to make a business out of house.
Rocky Jones was a visionary, and not only promoted the first house record through his
record pool Audio Talent, but he built the foundation for ‘Love Can’t Turn Around’ and
‘Jack Your Body’ to become No.1 hits on Top Of The Pops in the United Kingdom.
DJ Pierre twisted our traditional house music into acid.
And Fast Eddie, Mr. Lee, Kool Rock Steady & Tyree Cooper fused rap with house to
create the hip house sound.
What are your favourite early house music records?
Marshall Jefferson ‘House Music Anthem’ (’Move Your Body’)
The Force ‘It’s Ok’
Fresh ‘Dum Dum’
Lillian ‘Night Flight’
J.M. Silk ‘Music Is The Key’
Mr. Lee ‘Get Busy’
Liz Torres ‘No More Mind Games’
Fast Eddie ‘Yo Yo Get Funky’
Tyree Cooper & Kool Rock Steady ‘Turn Up The Bass’
Jesse’s Gang circa 1985
Jesse’s Gang ‘Real Love’
Z Factor feat. Jesse Saunders ‘Fantasy’
Farley “Jackmaster” Funk & Jesse Saunders ‘Love Can’t Turn
Around’
Who are your black heroes or mentors?
My hero is my grandfather, Robert H. Miller, who was an integral part of the Civil Rights
movement of the ‘50s and ‘60s, who put his money where his mouth was and actually
financed the march on Selma and walked with Martin Luther King. He was also the first
black man elected to the electoral college and the only man to serve two terms as the
Mayor of Bronzeville (the black section of Chicago).
My mentors are Ernie Singleton, former head of MCA (Universal Music) Black Music, and
Benny Medina who guided me to become the producer that I am today by taking me
under his wing when I first signed to Geffen/Warner Bros. Records in 1986.
It was with his guidance and later his trust that I was able to become the go-to guy
when they needed a project finished at Warner Bros.. Some of these projects included
Jermaine Stewart, Club Nouveau, Karen White, Simple Pleasure, and El DeBarge.
Have you yourself been involved in the Civil Rights Movement?
My mother was involved; my grandfather was involved, so therefore I was involved. It
was a family thing and I had a major legacy to uphold. I rode on the bus that my
grandfather hired to recreate the march on Selma that he did with Dr. King.
The Ku Klux Klan marched against us and we had major opposition from the police in
Alabama, but at the end I was proud to be a part of erecting the statue in front of the
church commemorating this historic event.
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Published: July 3, 2008 / 6:40 pm
Category: House, Interviews
Tags: Jesse Saunders, Z Factor
Z Factor’s 1984 LP, which featured Jesse Saunders, is considered to be the very first
house music album. 24 years later it has been reissued and this article looks at the
stories behind it’s standout track, ‘Fantasy’, and the track that came after it, ‘On &
On’.
I’ve previously written about a couple of early Citinite projects, when I was just
thinking of ideas to get my label started, but one of the earliest projects that I had
planned was a reissue of the best tracks from the Z Factor album. Z Factor was Vince
Lawrence’s group and they had recorded the classic new wave track, ‘(I Like To Do It
In) Fast Cars’. (Lawrence went on to found Trax Records with Larry Sherman.) House
music pioneer Jesse Saunders joined the group a little while after ‘Fast Cars’, and
http://citinite.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/jesse-saunders/[9/7/2010 1:23:41 PM]
together they released what was to arguably turn out to be the first house track ever
written, ‘Fantasy’.
Back in late 2003 I got in touch with Saunders and he was up for doing the reissue; we
were also going to include ‘On & On’ on the record, both the original and an
unreleased version from 1984. The original version of ‘On & On’ was written and
produced by Saunders just after he wrote ‘Fantasy’. Eventhough ‘Fantasy’ was
produced first, ‘On & On’ can claim to be the first house track actually released.
Unfortunately, Saunders didn’t possess any good quality masters of any of the Z
Factor album tracks so I tracked down a copy of the original vinyl release, in the hope
of using that as a master source. I eventually found a copy on eBay and after an
intense round of bidding, won the auction. The auction ended up being talked about
on a number of music forums due to the high price that I eventually paid… $615! I
think I inadvertently made a bit of history there.
Well, when I eventually got the record it was a bit of a disaster; the quality of the
pressing was typical of a lot of the early Chicago records – a thin sound with lots of
surface noise – due to the pressing plant’s habit of grinding down old vinyl to re-use.
We tried cleaning it up but with little success. Saunders also sent me the unreleased
version of ‘On & On’, and whilst this track was pretty amazing, the master also had
some kind of interference which would have made it impossible to release without
editing it.
I was unwilling to try to track down another copy, so all things considered I decided to
drop it and sold my copy of the album (for $600). I kept a recording of it so it wasn’t
a complete washout, and shortly afterwards I signed Robert O’Dell to the label, and so
Citinite was eventually launched.
Well, today a friend of mine sent me an email; it seems that the Z Factor album is
being reissued by another label. The weird part about it is that the label is called
Cititrax. When I saw the details of the release, for one or two seconds I thought I’d
fallen into some parallel universe, where Citinite was called Cititrax, and I’d released
the Z Factor album after all. (And I literally mean that – I actually thought I was in
another dimension… I’ve obviously been listening to too many science programmes
on the radio.)
Looking at their label’s website it looks like they’ve done a good job, pressing it on
160gsm vinyl, and they’ve even gone to the trouble of printing an insert sheet with
the below band photo. The Citinite incarnation wouldn’t have been the full album,
only the best tracks, so it’s nice that Cititrax have gone the whole way.
Cititrax
I’d actually gotten as far as putting together a press release with the help of Saunders,
mainly consisting of the following interview which was done in 1994 and originally
published in Jonathan Fleming’s book, What Kind Of House Party Is This?
Fleming asked Saunders how house music started:
Well, there are two ways to translate that. If you wanna speak of house as the
movement, the sounds and the music that we know today, we’re talking about 1983.
If you’re talking about what was the catalyst to make it grow to what it finally grew
into, then you’ve got to go back to the disco days. But see, there’s a very thin line
between what was disco and truly what house is today.
So starting from the beginning, it all transcended from the Warehouse basically,
because if my step-brother Wayne Williams hadn’t gone there and heard that music,
in turn he would never have taken me there, and we wouldn’t have been able to grow
as a company and as a force to forge this music on people and make them listen and
believe in it. All I did in 1983 was actually embellish that whole thing and kinda put it
together. What we did was gather all the right ingredients, and luckily I was just
fortunate enough to be able to take all of that and make it into the sound we know
today as house.
I mean, I had to have a vision in order to make something, but really what I was doing
was just taking a little o’ this and a little o’ that, a little creativity, and making that one
sound that became the first record, which was ‘On & On’. But I can’t take credit for
the ingredients, you know, it’s just like making a recipe – you can’t take credit for
basil or salt & pepper because they have always been there, you’re just using them to
create your recipe, and that’s exactly what I did with disco to make my ‘On & On’,
besides the original ‘On & On’ record that already existed.
We’re in 1983, I’m at The Playground DJing, and I mean we open at nine o’clock and
we don’t close until the last person leaves which sometimes was seven, eight, nine
o’clock in the morning, and when you’re playing that long, you get into a groove but
it’s kinda redundant, because there’s only so many things that you can play and you
have to kinda keep it going. So what I would do is I would take different kinds of
rhythm tracks that I made at home with my 808 drum machine, and basically I would
put other records on top of ‘em. A lot of the time I would take the drum machine to
the club and just leave it playing the same beat the whole time and just mix things in
and out, so it was always constantly the same beat underneath to keep the crowd
going, but I would play a different song on top.
There was one record in particular that I used to do this with a lot, which was the
original ‘On & On’, which was basically this bootleg record where someone had taken
the bassline from ‘Space Invaders’, the “toot-toot, hey, beep-beep” loop of Donna
Summer’s ‘Bad Girls’, and the little horn thing in ‘Funky Town’, and looped them all
together to make a constant loop for a whole record. This was the b-side of the
record. The a-side was a big megamix of ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’ by Michael
Jackson, and that was the side that everyone played.
Now people like Frankie Knuckles, although he had the keenest ear for music and
could break records that way, in terms of a real DJ, he couldn’t mix really. His mixing
was kinda all over the place. But it wasn’t about the mix with him, it was about the
records that he played. But I was all about doing stuff backwards, cutting’ and
scratchin’ and the whole nine yards; so basically I was mixing and re-editing records
right on the turntables without using tapes and things like that. What I was doing
basically was taking the music to a whole different level and a whole new experience
of listening to three or four things at one time rather than just one song.
Anyway, like I was saying, everyone was playing the a-side of this record and I just
happened to flip it over wondering what was on the b-side, and when I listened to it,
it was like “doom doom doom dibi doom doom doom doom, doom doom doom dibi
doom doom doom doom” and I was like, “aah damn, that’s a nice groove”. So I was
like, “okay, cool, this is cool. I’m gonna try this cut on my crowd”, and when I put it
on, they didn’t clear the floor – everybody kinda got into the groove. Then I played it
again a little later and more people got on the floor, then I played it again and people
started requesting it, so I was like, “cool”. So I had a drum machine going, ‘On & On’
going on one turntable, and I’d be bringing in another record like ‘Planet Rock’, when
that came out, on the other turntable.
By this time, I’m doing a lot of guest spots, an hour here, an hour there, and so on
and so forth, and also doing like a mix show on WGCI with Herb Kent who got me on
the show to begin with. So whenever I played, my first record on the turntable would
be this bootleg ‘On & On’ record because that was like my signature tune. When I put
that on, everybody knew that I was in the place because nobody else was playing that
side but me, no one even knew what it was, and I wouldn’t tell anybody, even though
there were a few people that had it. When I would go up on stage I would make sure
that security cleared it so that no one would know what it was that I was playing. It
was amazing to me that they hadn’t flipped that record over and found it themselves.
Anyway, after about nine or ten months, we had an incident at The Playground where
someone broke in and stole some of my records, and ‘On & On’ was one of them that
they stole. I was so pissed off ’cause now I didn’t have my signature record and I
couldn’t make the crowd go wild the way I used to when I came on. So I was like, “well
I’m gonna make one myself”.
You see, my mother is a music major, a music teacher, so I had taken music lessons
all through my life. She started me off playing piano. I had flute lessons, trumpet
lessons, guitar lessons, drum lessons, the whole nine yards. So basically, DJing to me
at that time was just playing records and breaking records, I hadn’t really associated
the fact that someone actually writes a song, goes in the studio, records it and then
presses it on a record – that never really occurred to me at that time. But by the time I
got a drum machine I was thinking maybe I can do a record, because I knew I could
play.
That was when those Mattel Synsonic drum machines came out. When I heard about
those, that was the first thing I went out and got, so that I could make a beat and do
some things with it, and that’s when I wrote this song called ‘Fantasy’, which basically
was a concoction of the bassline from the ‘Space Invaders’-'On & On’ thing and the
bridge from one of Ronnie Griffith’s songs. The lyrics were all original and I did the
string arrangements at home on the piano. I got my mother to go out and get a Korg
Poly-61 keyboard and I just kinda used the feel from a lot of the songs and records
that I played that were hits to kinda concoct them and embrace them into this one
thing, ‘Fantasy’.
I just used to sit up in my den and create songs and different things, and that’s when
‘On & On’ was done, on that Korg Poly-61 keyboard, an 808 drum machine and a TB303 bassline machine. All of this was recorded on a four track cassette recorder, the
same as the original ‘Fantasy’ and all the other stuff that we recorded at Jes Say
Records.
Anyway, I was getting ahead of myself; that was the time that I ran into Vince
Lawrence. Actually, I had known Vince prior to this from back in the days at Sauer’s
when Craig Thompson (who had the finance) and I were promoting parties there.
Because Sauer’s was becoming the hot spot, Craig had somehow formulated a deal
with the owner and had booked up every Friday and Saturday there for a year. Now,
how I met Vince was when he came up to me and told me that he was part of a group
that was renting Sauer’s prior to Craig monopolising this deal, and he said to me,
“yeah, you all were slick booking up that place – now no one can get in there”. That
was our first encounter. After Craig and I had our stint at Sauer’s and we went on to
running The Playground, Vince started coming there.
This was about the time that Vince had his ‘Fast Cars’ record. He’d hangout at first,
and then he’d try and get me to play his record, but it wouldn’t fit – it just wasn’t the
kind of record that I could play… not to say that it was a bad record. I mean it was the
first record that he had ever made so naturally a lot of things were loose, but overall
for a first attempt it was good and I still worked it and tried to get it into the set and
help promote it and the whole nine yards.
Then Vince came to talk to me about this and that and how to make a record – he just
had all this knowledge of, like, making records because his father Mitch, had a record
company and had already pressed some other blues type records and things, before
he’d even put out ‘Fast Cars’, so Vince knew about the independent record company
thing. And like I said, I wanted to kinda make a record myself, so I was kinda pickin’
his brain to find out what it took to do that. I thought it was like this big involved
process, but he’s like, “no, no maan, it’s easy – you just do this, there’s a pressing
plant over here, you do that, you do the labels…” and so on and so forth. So I was
trying to find out through Vince how I could do that, but I got kinda side-tracked in
the interim because he had heard ‘Fantasy’ and he was like, “this is the stuff that I’ve
always wanted to do but I don’t know how to do it”.
Now Vince is one of these nerdy type of guys, but he’s pretty smart, he knows how to
finagle his way into situations, and to this day he never ceases to amaze me in the
things that he gets himself into. I mean, this guy could talk his way into the
presidency and everyone will be asking, “how did he get there?” – that’s the kind of
guy he is. So because he had the group Z Factor and he knew I had written ‘Fantasy’,
he was like, “would you be interested in being a part of Z Factor?” At first I was like,
“no, I’m not interested”, because they had made ‘Fast Cars’ and that wasn’t something
that I wanted to do. But as I thought more about it, I was like, “well, maybe this is the
way that I can get his father to put out ‘Fantasy’”, because his father had the record
company. So then I was like, “okay, I’ll try it and we’ll see”.
When I joined Mitch, he was ecstatic about ‘Fantasy’ too because he knew, first off, I
was like the man in town – the big DJ – that I was playing it in the clubs, that I gave
Frankie Knuckles a tape of it before the record came out, and he was actually playing
the reel-to-reel tape. The Warehouse and everybody knew the record, so it was
almost like he had a built-in promotion network and all he had to do was press it and
sell it. But what happened was, it took him a long time to actually press the record
and get it out.
In the meantime I was playing all over the place and I had been playing my own ‘On &
On’ track now, and because I had gotten so frustrated with Mitch taking so long to get
‘Fantasy’ out, I was like, “well shoot, I’m gonna put out my own ‘On & On’ thing and
make some money off of that”.
Another reason I wanted to put that out so fast was that we were getting requests
from the record pool I belonged to called IRS that was a part of Importes Etc, although
it was in a different building. Whatever I would play at The Playground that night,
people would run to Importes Etc the next day trying to find it, and this is one of the
ways the record pool gets its information on what the buzz is on a record from the
streets. The original ‘On & On’ they couldn’t find, because that was a bootleg. Then,
when I was playing my version, they couldn’t find that either because it wasn’t even a
record yet. But the people knew who was playing it, because I was the only one who
had it. So when I went to the record pool the guys there said, “people are requesting
something we don’t know anything about – why don’t you make a tape so we can hear
It?” So I made a tape, they played it, and sure enough someone said, “yeah, that’s it”,
and they’re like, “what is it?”, and I said, “well, that’s my track, that’s ‘On & On’”. Then
they were like, “maan, if you can get your hands on two or three hundred copies of
this, we can sell ‘em in the store like that!”, and I was like seeing money lighting up in
my head.
All of a sudden I thought back to Vince again, because he could get the record
pressed. I went downtown to a little studio that the group called Omni had; that’s
where it was recorded to a quarter-inch tape for mastering, and then we pressed the
record at Larry Sherman’s place on the Jes Say Records label, which Vince named and
did the logo for. I took the last thousand dollars I had to my name and invested it into
pressing these records ’cause I knew I was gonna be able to sell them already.
Within ten days I had five hundred records and we sold them for four dollars when the
actual rate back then was only two dollars and fifty cents, so Importes Etc was selling
them for six ninety nine. We used a hundred for promotion, I made six hundred
dollars profit off of the first batch and Importes Etc wanted two or three hundred more
records, so we went back to Larry to press some more. But by this time places like
Loop records and all these other places were calling, saying they wanted the record
because they heard it was selling like hot cakes. So I was like, “well shoot, we need to
press a thousand this time”, so we went in and pressed a thousand, and those were
gone in like a week, and it just like started snowballing.
‘On & On’ actually came out in January of 1984, beating Mitch out with ‘Fantasy’
because his didn’t come out until a month or so later, but he capitalised off of that
whole thing. ‘Fantasy’ got on the radio on WGCI and he ended up selling records that
way, and to this day I have never seen royalties, publishing or anything for that record.
But it really wasn’t a big deal either because I was making all my money from my own
label, so I really didn’t care so much at that point.
So then I started thinking, “if that happens with just like a track, I wonder what would
happen if I do a real song”, and that’s when we wrote ‘Funk U Up’. That came about
because Duane Buford was having problems with his girlfriend, and he was like,
“maan, I ain’t never going out with no more pretty girls, they’ll just fuck you up”, and
we’re like, “hey, that’s the name of a song”, but we couldn’t use “fuck” so we used
“funk” instead. That was the first song that was recorded on twenty-four track.
When we put that out, that became an instant hit, because back in those days Farley
was the man on the radio, he was like the leader of the Hot Mix 5 and if he played
your record, it was a hit. So the whole Hot Mix 5 embraced ‘Funk U Up’ and it just
became this big mega hit. Then I did ‘Real Love’ and that did ten times better than
‘Funk U Up’ did. In between those, I was doing Wayne’s record, ‘Undercover’, which
was like a huge underground hit that was probably one of the first records to expand
us out of the Chicago area, because we started getting calls from Detroit. So we went
up to Detroit to see what the club scene was like and they just embraced us. Then we
went to Milwaukee, Indianapolis… then New York started getting our records and we
were getting orders from there. The next thing we knew, guys from England were
coming in wanting to license our product.
And that’s how it all started.
What Saunders doesn’t really mention in the above account is just how groundbreaking his ‘On & On’ track truly was. The reason why other DJs clamoured to buy his
record wasn’t because he had recreated the ‘Space Invaders’ groove, but because he
had forged a uniquely futuristic sound that could no longer simply be described as
“disco”… it was something else. As genre-inspiring as ‘Planet Rock’ was for electro,
‘On & On’ was the first record to marry the synthetic stripped-down sounds of new
electronic instruments with the spirit and heat of black dance music. There can’t be
many other tracks that are this important… and to think it was only made because a
thief stole his bootleg record.
Photos courtesy of Jesse Saunders
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Jesse Saunders and the Music & Arts Society want to
build a new era of DJ through education, not shortcuts
by MAX PLENKE : MPLENKE@LVCITYLIFE.COM
House legend and local producer/DJ Jesse Saunders famously
won't play Vegas clubs. If the $100 covers don't turn him off, it's
the abandonment of traditional DJ etiquette.
That's why he and partner Evelyn Thompson have begun the
Music & Arts Society, meant to both promote creativity and give
the curious a proper education on the craft of DJing -- taught by
one of the innovators of that very craft himself.
On June 10, the two announced to a cramped space inside the Arts
Factory -- the new location for Saunders's Electronic Music Cafe -the launch of the nonprofit Music & Arts Society. Through industryrelevant programs, art exhibits and even DJ classes, it seeks to
educate and encourage both youth and adults with respect to
dance music. Proving DJ culture is hardly a fringe art, Councilman
Gary Reese attended the event and issued a proclamation on
behalf of the city.
PHOTO: BILL HUGHES
The Music & Arts Society launched with an exhibit at
the Arts Factory called Spin: Evolution of the DJ.
The Society started as an arm of the Electronic Music Cafe, a sort
of idealistic community center focused on DJs, dance music and
their enthusiasts. While the initial plan was to serve food, the costs
to turn the former retail location into an actual cafe would have
pushed the budget over to the six-figure mark. Instead, Saunders
and Thompson found a different use for the space.
"The Electronic Music Cafe was born out of the 25th Anniversary of
House Music Tour, [for] which I put together a whole art exhibit to
commemorate," Saunders said. "We took that around the world
and decided when it was over, we needed somewhere to house it
so we can still show off the art and what the culture is all about."
The Cafe boasts an almost cooperative vision of artistic expression,
a place to investigate and learn about music production, branding,
video and radio broadcasting, and rental of the space as a place to
perform. It's vertical integration -- with turntables.
There, it will host the most important elements of the Music & Arts
Society. They include: a comprehensive visual exhibit called Spin:
Evolution of the DJ, which was partially unveiled last Thursday; the
"Art of the DJ" clinics, where various teachers, including Saunders
himself, will give pupils hands-on lessons behind the ones and
twos; and instruction on how to navigate and interact with the
music industry. Again, Saunders, also the author of House Music
... The Real Story, would seem like a natural to helm this project.
What's not natural is his move from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The
Chicago native is co-credited with creating the first-ever pressed
and distributed house track, 1984's "On and On." Since then, his
credits for producing, writing and remixing dwarf those of most of
his peers. He's also remained a fixture in the international club
scene, watching it mutate for more than two decades -- and not
necessarily for the better. Some of the degradations he's witnessed
run rampant on the Strip.
Saunders hates how clubs have been run since they became so
obsessed with bottle service, celebrity hosts and expensive
production. "[The club owners] thought, 'Oh everybody follows the
celebrities so let's charge $100 to see Paris Hilton!' And that's how
we got where we are now," he says. On top of that, he accuses
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clubs of underpaying professional DJs, opening the booth to
anyone with a laptop and minimal knowledge of DJing.
Furthermore, the rise of dance music's shortcut culture means less
creative remixing, and more suspect appropriation of others' work
by those seemingly taking the easy way out.
"The greatest and the worst thing to happen to house music was
the advent of digital technology," Saunders says. "Things we used
to have to do back in the day -- understanding music, putting
things together, sequencing them, playing them -- have all been
eliminated by a computer."
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As a result, Saunders wants to include a lesson about copyright in
the M&AS curriculum. "Everything [the new DJs] are doing is
copyright infringement, and they don't even know it." he says.
"That's a big problem that needs to be addressed as a part of the
art."
You could say educating the DJs of tomorrow is Saunders's new
calling, the reason he's sticking to Vegas instead of finding a city
with a scene in touch with its musical roots. To be sure, his
curriculum can be pretty subjective. "All these DJs are putting all
their tracks up [on the Internet]... and they're terrible," Saunders
says. "There's just so much crap up there and anybody can do it.
... What I'm trying to do is get people to do things the right way."
Still, his opinions and practices come from more than 30 years of
experience. If his Music & Arts Society reflects Saunders's own
resistance to where DJ culture has evolved, it's also an embrace of
tradition -- and a commitment to an artistry that used to be the
catalyst of nightlife instead of its mere soundtrack.
A 'Movement' forward
Las Vegas clubs aren't known for outwardly promoting diversity,
the occasional Latin night aside. But the recently opened Crown
Nightclub -- also known as Crown Theater, and formerly Club Rio
and Prince's old Club 3121 -- has a different approach: Book an
internationally respected DJ, promote difference and repeat bimonthly -- while aspiring to avoid the elitism of other clubs.
"We're going after the everyday person that comes to Vegas and is
looking to have a good time -- and we're looking to provide them
with that," says Darin Feinstein, Crown owner and operator.
To do that, Crown's launching "The Movement," Las Vegas's first
club night specifically promoted to Asian-Americans and musically
spearheaded by resident DJ Qbert. Debuting June 23, the San
Francisco-based scratch master will spin mostly hip-hop alongside
various special guests like the Far East Movement and Knucklehead
Zoo. Qbert is the sixth major non-local resident signed to a major
Vegas nightclub, following Paul Oakenfold, Z-Trip, Kaskade, Steve
Aoki and DJ Skribble.
But Crown promoters understand their marketing methods can't be
so cut and dry. "Throwing an Asian-American event is kind of
difficult because when labeling Asians, there are so many different
types," says Airuzz Barroga, Marketing Director at Next Events, the
group behind "The Movement." "You have Korean, Japanese,
Filipino, etc."
Signing Qbert helps broaden the audience. "We're like the U.N. -we cater to everybody," Feinstein says. "On Wednesday nights, it's
catered toward an Asian theme. But everybody that enjoys [his]
style of music is gonna want to hear Qbert because he's one of the
most well-known DJs out there."
And for good reason. Born Richard Quitevis, the 40-year-old
Filipino-American turntablist has played an integral part in shaping
the American hip-hop scene through founding the Invisibl Skratch
Piklz, the first turntable crew that applied a band philosophy to
their shows, each DJ taking the place of different instruments. With
and without them, he's pulled down a pile of awards, including the
Disco Mix Club World DJ Champion four years straight.
Qbert sees his new residency as a way to bring people together
through the art regardless of race. "I never even considered that
["The Movement"] was an Asian thing," he says. "I'm just doing it
for the love of the art. If a bunch of Asians want to come out, then
fine (laughs)." It isn't like he's never been asked to play for this
specific group -- because of his heritage, he's propositioned for it
all the time. "[It's] not my focus," he adds. "It's like they're saying,
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According to discogs notes this is based on Laid Back's White Horse but from my
understanding and Jeese Saunders interviews and the track itself it's based on Mach
- On And On which samples On And On. The mix contains the following songs:
Munich Machine - Get On The Funk Train, Playback - Space Invaders.This Jesse
Saunders - On And On is the first house record but there is debate on that some
people site Z-Factor Featuring Jesse Saunders - Fantasy as the first house record,but
according to Jesse Saunders and lots of people Jesse got his On & On pressed
first.There is a interview about 15minutes long where Jesse explains this and how he
helped Vince Lawrence and Screamin Rachael on Z-Factor Featuring Jesse Saunders
- Fantasy and he goes in complete detail about it. I need to find the link I think I
saved on my computer and if I do I'll do on update to this post,cause It's really worth
the listen.But on the other Hand I believe in my opinion Z Factor - (I Like To Do It In)
Fast Cars is the first house record pressed.I will post 4 other links underneath
this.The first being Mach - On And On.The second which Mach - On And On is based
on among others is Playback - Space Invaders.The third is a short interview by Jesse
about this record.And finally a link from youtube so check'em out.And hopefully I can
find the full interview with Jesse.
Tracklist:
A - On And On (7:57)
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Jesse Saunders is the architect of what we know as House Music. A
Yahoo Search will return an unprecedented 2,960,000 results!. His
Jesse Saunders Wikipedia entry is an amazing overview of the
worldwide phenomenon known as House Music. Why is there so much
information on this man? Using a blueprint of old school funk, disco,
R&B, early pop and hip-hop, JESSE SAUNDERS is the architect of the
musical style known as "House Music." He wrote, produced and
released the first documented House record titled "ON & ON" through
his own label Jes Say Records. His next hitz "Funk U Up," "Real Love"
and the platinum selling single "Love Can't Turn Around," served as
the foundation for a funky and soulful new sound in electronic music.
Jesse Saunders reigns as the ambassador for the global house craze
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through his work as a DJ, producer, filmmaker and author. After a
lifetime of influential and innovative work, JESSE SAUNDERS continues
to break new ground.
2004 marked the beginning of his legacy. "ON & ON" was created and
conceived in the summer of 1983, released in January of 1984, and
2004 marked the 20th anniversary and re-release of the world's most
famous and enduring House record. The ON & ON world TOUR hit
every hemisphere and brought the spirit of feel good music to all! The
“Real Story” documentary is available for sale with the original tracks
as well as remixes on Enhanced CD, DVD.
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JESSE’S legacy thrives. In the July, 2001 issue of Harper's magazine
"Love Can't Turn Around" and "ON & ON" are mentioned as a building
block in the history of dance music. Jesse has been featured in the
Channel 4 (London) film special "Pump Up The Volume" and the award
winning "Modulations". In June, 2,000, he released his third mixed CD
Disco Royal (Sony Music Germany) with the hit single "Body Music."
His previous 2 "Jail Mix” and “Rave On Boat” (Warner-Switzerland),
sold very well. Jesse is currently working on a new Greatest Hitz
album, which features 2 new cuts "GET SOME" and "FEELIN ME.".
JESSE is also completing work on his next Mixed CD "MADE 2 B
BROKEN" for his label BrokenRecords.us and DJ Divas 2, a unique
compilation of the world's top female DJ's "in their quest to compete
and win in the battle of the turntables."
2009 brought the 25th Anniversary of the world's 1st House record
and Jesse released the 25th Anniversary of House Music Compilation
to rave reviews and a tour which has brought a celebration of the
world's favorite music to dance to! The tour featured the 1st ever
House Music ART Exhibit which is now housed in Jesse's project known
as the Electronic Music Cafe in Las Vegas!
Jesse has been featured in hundreds of books including the bestseller
"What Kind Of House Party Is This?" by Jonathan Fleming (MixMag)
and his own semi-autobiography "House Music...The Real Story." He
has co-starred in over 10 documentaries including the Sun Dance
award winning "Modulations," the Channel 4 (London) mini-series
"Pump Up The Volume," the BBC audio documentary "The 2nd
Summer of Love" and currently the award winning "Put The Needle on
the Record." He has had hundreds of features in every major industry
magazine including Rolling Stone, MixMag, Urb and Keyboard. Jesse
has lectured at top conferences, schools, colleges and universities
throughout the world including The Red Bull Academy, Oxford
University, Boston University, The Winter Music Conference (Miami),
Popkom (Germany), The New Music Seminar (New York) and the
Amsterdam Dance Event (Holland).
In addition to keeping his skills sharpened in the studio and with
constant touring, JESSE says, "I educate musical history and
philosophy through music as well as print history, which is the
foundation and most important part of music." He has written an
authoritative book House Music...The Real Story that nails down the
House phenomenon. In 2001, Broken Records/Journees Music released
the musical counterpart to JESSE’S book providing an auditory
encyclopedia of sounds and styles.
In August of 2001, JESSE was also a keynote speaker for the
Experience Music Project in Seattle, Washington. Also in the works is a
documentary that will be released through JESSE’S film company Just
Say Productions. “The Real Story Documentary” will include footage
from the annual Old Skool Reunion in Chicago (July4th weekend) with
the original Pioneers of House Music among others.
With the turn of the century, law officials in America have attacked
dance music and culture. In response to this problem JESSE
SAUNDERS founded Rave Secure. This organization acts as a mediator
between promoters, artists and government legislature to ensure that
clubs and raves do not become extinct. Jesse promotes good will and
education, giving Rave Secure the power to hammer through the red
tape and discrimination that the scene often contends with.
Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois JESSE SAUNDERS felt the "groove
to make people move" at the early age of fifteen. He boasts an
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extensive record collection dating back to 1974. He says DJ'ing "is in
his blood a true DJ never grows out of it. There's nothing like the rush
of controlling the crowd and having them yell for more."
JESSE’S creativity found additional outlets when he attended
University of Southern California. There he laid a cornerstone studying
Film, Television and Recording Sciences. Later, JESSE formed his own
label Jes Say Records, and production company Just Say Productions.
Jesse has played in and promoted clubs from America to Europe and
the U.K. He began his career in Chicago spinning at places like The
Playground and DaVinci Manor. Quickly he moved to the next level,
playing at New York's auspicious Sound Factory, Tunnel and Palladium.
The house phenomenon spread over the globe with Jesse Saunders
leading the way. He produced a syndicated radio show entitled "Global
House". The show featured "live" broadcasts from clubs around the
world including his "Real Story" History Mix" and was highly
influential.
JESSE worked for a variety of record labels and studios including Jive
where he broke top selling artists like Mr. Lee and DJ Pierre. In the
late 1990's Jesse turned his expertise into a lucrative business of his
own. The Just Say family of companies made a home for everything
House and Mainstream from remixing and tracking to film and video,
and even print. JESSE continues in his quest to educate and influence
through his AVTalentSearch foundation and web site:
AVTalentSearch.us and sponsored seminars for ASCAP and BMI plus
he has been a featured speaker at the Red Bull Academy, Amsterdam
Dance Event and Winter Music Conference. He has worked beside and
influenced other DJs including Grammy Award winner Roger Sanchez,
Marshall Jefferson, DJ Pierre, Farley "Jackmaster Funk," Steve Hurley
and Frankie Knuckles.
The mayor of Chicago declared July 17th, JESSE SAUNDERS and the
Pioneers of House Music Day in 1997, and he has received similar
recognition by the mayors of San Francisco, Seattle, and Albuquerque,
NM. He is featured in Jonathan Fleming's book What Kind of House
Party Is This? (Mind In U Publishing, U.K.), and has been interviewed
as the house authority for many films and magazine articles, including
the award winning “Modulations,” “Pump Up The Volume” (London),
"The 2nd Summer of Love" and currently "Put The Needle On The
Record." Countless successful singles, albums and production credits
behind him, JESSE SAUNDERS maintains his status as the head of the
House.
JESSE believes in "breaking new ground and my music must have a
message and a meaning". He opened wide the doors to his House and
invited the world in. With programs like Rave Secure and AV Talent
Search he ensures that his heritage will live on. He continues to tear
the roof off with slamming sets and forays into the world of film and
publishing. Whatever JESSE SAUNDERS does, one thing is certain,
HOUSE is where his heart is.
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Jesse Saunders is here to set the record straight, and as he traces the genealogy of house
music on a recent Wednesday afternoon, he speaks with the fiery air of a parent whose
offspring has become an orphan.
"Everybody and their mother and father said, 'I did it, I started it, I made this,' " Saunders
says of house's now-muddy lineage. "That's what really motivated me to say, 'You know
what, there's too many stories, and most of the people talking about it don't even have a
clue, because they weren't even around when it happened.' "
But Saunders was.
A native of Chicago, where house was first popularized, Saunders is credited for producing
and releasing the first house single, "On and On," on his own Jes Say Records label.
The seeds for the now-widespread dance music genre were sown at Chicago's legendary
Warehouse nightspot, where an underage Saunders first visited when he was 16.
There, house began as an even more buoyant strain of disco.
"The disco that everyone else knew was more poppy, it was 'Saturday Night Fever,' the Bee
Gees, stuff like that," Saunders recalls. "But the stuff that was being played at the
Warehouse, in the underground, was very, very uplifting, very, very groovy. It was sped-up
R&B more than it was disco. There was a different subculture there, and that's really what
spawned what we know as house music today."
Now residing in Las Vegas, Saunders has taken it upon himself to trace the origins of house
with both a book coming out this summer and a visual and musical display that had a sneak
peek at the Steve Wyrick Theatre. The show uses documentary footage projected on a pair
of video screens to detail the history of house and where the music sprang from while
Saunders mixes both the audio and video in a DJ set.
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Jesse Saunders - Pioneer of House Music
Known as the "Originator" of house music, Jesse wrote produced, performed and mixed the world's
very first 1st house record "On and On" on his upstart record label Jes Say Records out of Chicago in
1984. Jesse has been featured in numerous books and magazines including the award winning "Put The
Needle On The Record" and "Pump Up The Volume". He also wrote the definative history with his book
"House Music..The Real Story" (www.PublishAmerica.com).
What more can be said about Jesse Saunders? The world renowned DJ extraordinaire, who has made
millions of fans and partygoers all over the world testify to his unprecedented sets where he takes
the crowd on a musical journey through the evolution of Electronic music. The only DJ to get down
and dirty with his audience on the dance floor! Jesse Saunders pumps the crowd to a frenzy with
music that is feel good music and sends you into a trance....and has one more major feature to his
performance...Jesse unlike no other also takes you through a journey in time using digital arts and a
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music record "On and On" on his upstart record label Jes Say
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Say Records in January of 1984. Jesse went on to
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House Music song “Love Can’t Turn Around.” He also
wrote the book “House Music…The Real Story,” which
is the definitive history of this musical phenomenon. A
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Victor Simonelli - Pioneer of House
Victor Simonelli's name is synonymous with the cutting
edge of the Dance Music scene. Simonelli is one of the
New York’s finest and most prolific DJ's. He was also
one of the early pioneers of the unique NYC
underground dance music movement that has now
become a phenomenon it its own right and religiously
followed by the clubbing faithful the world over. A
producer/re-mixer, songwriter, record label owner,
and highly sought after DJ, are just four facets of this
multi-talented young man.
Marshall Jefferson - Pioneer of House
One of the original originators in Chicago House Music,
Marshall has had a hand in several of the music most
influencial early tracks. As a solo act he recorded
1986's " Move your Body" sub title and acclaimed " the
House Music Anthem ", also helped record Phutures
acid tracks, the first and best Acid single. Along with
Larry Leard, Marshall soon after moved into a more
spiritual sound of House Music now termed as Deep
House.
Raymundo Rodriguez - Pioneer of House
Raymond Isaacs aka Raymundo Rodriguez has been
making serious waves since he burst onto London’s
underground house music scene at the end of the 90s.
He 1st started drawing attention after gaining
residency at one of south London’s only pure House
music venues, The Buddha lounge. It was here that he
began to hone his craft, often playing extended sets 2
or 3 times a week. It wasn’t long before he started
receiving invitations to spin at the more major clubs
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Jesse Saunders Presents..
House Music the Real Story
"The definitive history of House &
Electronic Music from the Originator
himself; House Music...The Real
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how the music makes us feel good
all over came to be!"
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Jesse Saunders On and On
As the story goes, Jesse Saunders used to play REMIX BY MACH "ON AND
ON" as part of his DJ sets in the early 80's. His copy of that record was ...
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Featured Videos
Chosen Few DJs and MIXENUF
by Chicagowax | 2 years ago | 41,807 views
Picnic 2009 highlights of a tribute to
Michael Jackson. ... Way... by MIXENUFMultiMedia | 2 months ago
Jesse Saunders - On and On (First House Track on Vinyl?)
96 views
I'm no historian and for sure don't claim to know exactly how House started. All I
know from looking around and reading is that this record was ...
9:43
Sign In
by djisfan | 2 years ago | 58,871 views
Jesse Saunders - Funk You Up
TRANCEPHORIA LIVE 2009 - part
What U Need 6.The Beat Club - Security
(Midnight Club Mix) 7.Jesse ... by DjGizzo | 1 year ago
1,431 views
1984 Chicago House Classic "I guess it was the summer after my freshman year
[first year]. I was about fifteen at the time, we used to have this ...
5:26
by HouseNationChicago | 3 years ago | 89,560 views
jesse saunders/funk you up 1984
jesse saunders/Funk you up 1984street life records
DJ Sean!! presents "The Chosen
house" "wayne williams" "andre hatchett"
&quo... by djsean70 | 1 year ago
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by djonparis | 2 years ago | 4,787 views
2009__HOUSE-MIX__2009
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jesse saunders on&on 1983 (begining of house music)
jesse saunders /ON&on 1983 jes say records/2003 Broken records ,is it
house?electro?hi nrg? maybe the 3?
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by djonparis | 2 years ago | 9,093 views
Real Story Live Promo - Jesse Saunders
This is the world's 1st LIVE documentary mixed in a DJ set as adapted from
Jesse Saunders' book House Music...The Real Story." You can purchase ...
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ESPNU Road Trip - BCS
" "Mark Ingram" "Nick Saban" "Vince
Youn... by ESPN | 8 months ago
1,672 views
by jessesndrs | 2 years ago | 20,807 views
Old School Chicago House Music
Farley "Jackmaster" Funk & Jesse Saunders - Love Can't Turn
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Farley "Jackmaster"
Funk & Jesse Saunders Feat. Darryl 7. Pandy - Love
Can't Turn Around (Sidechains Remix) (NOTE I HAVE NO RIGHTS ON THIS
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Hardy, Marshall Jefferson, Larry Heard,
DJ Pierre, Chip E, Jesse Sa... by CNUNES7 | 9 months ago
5,454 views
the picnic.Party people are starting to
dance. ... Chosen Few R... by ivesterlym | 2 years ago
13,670 views
by kruppes | 1 year ago | 9,183 views
Jesse Saunders - On And On (119)
by ChicagoJackinSociety | 1 year ago | 6,822 views
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Jesse Saunders - Waiting on my Angel (Extended Mix)
The (in)famous rip-off of Jamie Principle's "Waiting on my Angel". Produced by
Larry Sherman, the owner of Trax Records, released on Precision in ...
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by ptambient | 1 year ago | 509 views
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JESSE SAUNDERS ON AND ON
JESSE SAUNDERS ON AND ON
by chicagohouse1 | 2 years ago | 4,011 views
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Jesse Saunders - Funk You Up(Edit) Precision Records 1984
Artist:Jesse Saunders Title:Funk You Up(Edit) Label:Precision Records
Year:1984 Genre:Proto House/Chicago House Comment:- To come asap Enjoy :)
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by RealFreshBlog | 1 year ago | 2,111 views
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Jesse Saunders On & On 12" Side Two Dj Julian Isfan
This is the B side of "On & On" by request.
by djisfan | 2 years ago | 2,581 views
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FARLEY JACKMASTER FUNK & JESSIE SAUNDERS - LOVE
CAN'T
TURN
AROUND
Label:House
Records
(3) Format:Vinyl, 12" Country:US Released:1986
Genre:Electronic Style:House Tracklist A Love Can't Turn Around (Vocal Club
by MrChicagomack2010 | 7 months ago | 2,237 views
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Z - FACTOR FEATURING JESSE SAUNDERS - FANTASY
(VOCAL)
Label:Mitchbal Records Format:Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM Country:US
Released:1984 Genre:Electronic Style:House Tracklist A Fantasy (Vocal) 6:04 ...
by MrChicagomack2010 | 7 months ago | 920 views
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A Very Brief Chronological History of Dance Music (Pre-'92)
Jesse Saunders On and On
Z - FACTOR FEATURING JESSE SAUNDERS - FANTASY (VOCAL)
Inner City - Big Fun (1988)
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PLAYLIST
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Farley "Jackmaster" Funk & Jesse Saunders - Love Can'...
Marshall Jefferson - Move Your Body (Jesse Garcia Remix)
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Jesse Saunders Summer Dance DJ Series 2006
Jesse Saunders performs during the Summer Dance DJ series in Grant Park
Chicago.
by umc4 | 2 years ago | 743 views
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JESSE SAUNDERS WAITING ON MY ANGEL
JESSE SAUNDERS WAITING ON MY ANGEL
by chicagohouse1 | 2 years ago | 3,651 views
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Jesse Saunders & Ron Hardy - Hardy Saunders - circa 19831985
I first heard this on a CDR containing Ron Hardy edits and now it has now
received an unofficial release on vinyl. I love the fact that these are ...
by houzbizness | 1 month ago | 168 views
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Jesse Saunders - Waiting On My Angel - 1985
Here we have the A side version of this now famous version of the Jamie
Principle track. It's my understanding that this was released a matter of ...
by houzbizness | 11 months ago | 1,582 views
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Z-Factor Feat Jesse Saunders - Fantasy
Z-Factor Feat Jesse Saunders - Fantasy Mitchbal Records 6:04 MB-8401
Promo 1984 Opinions still differ as to what the first house record was, but ...
by INDEEMIXX | 8 months ago | 444 views
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ANDY G Jesse Saunders 1
Yeah Buddy...here we go with another addition of Juicy and this week we got:
Andy G in the house...and as a thank you for your support we are ...
by rjspinher | 1 year ago | 101 views
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