Gary Bartz "Love Tones" live at Jazz Is Dead

This past fall we had the honor of bringing back Gary Bartz for a stellar lineup at The Ford in celebration of The Mizell Brothers, their timeless legacy, and Larry Mizell's 80th birthday. Recorded on August 28th, 2024, watch Gary Bartz perform "Love Tones" from his album The Shadow Do. Featuring members of the Blackbyrds, Melanie Charles, Katalyst, and Larry Mizell himself, this was a truly special night on the Jazz Is Dead stage. The Mizell brothers, Larry and Alphonso “Fonce” Mizell, are iconic figures who revolutionized jazz-funk with their innovative productions under Sky High Productions. Together the duo produced tracks for Bobbi Humphrey, Donald Byrd, Johnny Hammond, The Jackson 5, Edwin Starr, Gary Bartz, Mary Wells, A Taste of Honey and more. From their early days mimicking horn lines to their collaborations with Motown and jazz icons like Donald Byrd, the Mizell brothers' influence continues to resonate, shaping the soundscape of contemporary music and earning them a well-deserved place among the pantheon of musical innovators. Audio mixed by Ken Chow Audio. #garybartz #jazzisdead #artdontsleep