Word of Mouth Jazz Poetry

Signature presents, “Word of Mouth – Jazz Poetry.” This sample pack is an electrifying fusion of rhythm, rhyme, and soul. Featuring local artist Seraiah Nicole, accompanied by an in-studio jazz quartet. Dive into a world where the beat of jazz meets the power of spoken word, drawing inspiration from the legendary history of beat generation artists and the art form’s conception in Black activist spaces. We’ve even seen a resurgence of this sound led by the likes of Kendrick Lamar’s spoken word jazz moments in To Pimp a Butterfly to his recent album, “The Big Steppers.”

This release gives you access to loops from this in-studio ensemble at Turtle Studios in Philadelphia, featuring spoken word, local melodies, and harmonies laced over the rich, warm sound of upright and electric bass, electric and acoustic piano, wailing trumpet, and jazz drum loops that are the perfect foundation for your next beat! Whether you need a track intro, outro, or a song starter to drive your creation, there are so many options available with these offerings from such an amazing group of artists.

Featured vocalist Seraiah Nicole is a singer/songwriter whose work intertwines spoken word, rap, and singing; her multifaceted artistry has made waves in Philadelphia’s rich music scene. She is supported on this release by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter Christopher Michael Stevens (trumpet, composer), Marcus Myers (drums, composer), Timothy Ragsdale on bass, and Brandon Young on piano.

108 Samples