PLUNKY: Cold Heat

Plunky

Cold Heat

© 2006 J. Branch (532682006129)

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Funky jazz and soul sax with vocals

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Plunky Drops Cold Heat CD– Cool Horns over Hip-hop Fire

Cold Heat, the new CD album by J. Plunky Branch, is a 14-song collection of soul, R&B and jazz percolating over hip-hop beats. On Cold Heat Plunky makes it phunky, playing with fire and keeping it cool.
Plunky is a world-class saxophonist, songwriter, and producer who for over 35 years has been making some of the most avant-garde Afro-jazz funk on the planet. His recordings are collections of the widest range of progressive Black music, like John Coltrane jamming with George Clinton and P-Funk.
On Cold Heat, his 21st album, Plunky is blowing his horn and singing his songs about life, love and the pursuit of the groove. With lyrics that teach, soar and inspire, Plunky’s songs on Cold Heat elevate, caress, and inform slamming hip-hop rhythm tracks produced by Setworkrz, the Virginia-based production duo with the Dirty South address and the international flavor.
Setworkrz is composed of Plunky’s son, Jamiah “Fire” Branch, and his partner, Al Dokes. These two young producers prolifically generate hip-hop beats so hot that rappers, singers, writers, moviemakers, and television producers all clamor for Setworkrz tracks and the krunk grooves they embody.
It was Fire who suggested that he and Plunky should do a father and son project and essentially Cold Heat is the result of that idea and lots of collaborative production work. Plunky wrote or co-wrote the songs and all the lyrics, then produced the recordings, soliciting the assistance of his longtime band mates: vocalists Tonya Lazenby-Jackson, Charlayne "Chyp" Page, Monica Jackson; bassists P. Muzi Branch and Ken Friend; keyboardists Howard Boisseau and Devon Jefferson; guitarists John Jackson, Ras Mel Glover and Carl Lester El; and drummer of Corey Burch; in addition to hip-hop producer A. Danja Mowf Maples
Plunky is a jazzman known for his multi-faceted musical interests and he has often ventured into the realm of funk to become the life of the party or to explore the politics of the times. Like those who’ve inspired him, including Carlos Santana, Maceo Parker, George Duke, George Clinton, Herbie Hancock, and so many others, Plunky is a veteran in the mold of the ageless bluesmen who continue to play as long as they have something to say.
Versatility and boundless energy is reflected in his output. Plunky continues to tour, performing in festivals, clubs, concerts, studios, schools, on television, and church. Ways2Move of France has released the Plunky & Oneness of Juju Live in Paris concert and documentary DVD. Plunky regularly lecturers on the history of Black music, runs his own record label, oversees his son’s hip-hop productions, travels internationally and he produces music videos and film, including the award-winning documentary, Under The Radar - A Survey of Afro-Cuban Music.
Like much of Plunky’s ongoing work, Cold Heat rolls right along the cutting edge. It is a compilation of songs about love, aspirations and time shifts between yesterdays, tomorrows, and enjoying the moment.

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  • author: Beth

    unique and fun!

  • cold heat
    author: william epps

    plunky you gotta keep it funky with more hits like drop.love the cd.

  • author: Jillian T

    The name of this album was perfect as it was a dichotomy of hot and cool, funky and smooth, energizing and soothing, old and new all at the same time. It brought back memories of when used to ride with my dad to pick up my mom from work and he crank the radio with cool sounds like this CD has. I don't who the artists were then, but Plunky's sound is reminicent of those times, but yet contemporary for todays' groovers. Needless to say, I LOVED IT! Definitely a keeper for the music library.

  • Plunky is the Man!
    author: Raymond

    Drop is off the chain. All i can say is you better get this cd. This what i'm talkin bout!

  • No Other Way 2 Do It! But "DROP"
    author: Mary Clark

    'DROP' is a song I could listen to forever and ever. I heard this on the radio and switched back and forth to grab a hold of the artist, but no luck. I called around to see if it were in the stores in this area. I let it go for awhile and the tune kept playing in my mind. I told myself it is a MUST to have this CD. I could not find it no where! I thought, "why isn't this CD available for purchase?" FINALLY....here I am.

  • I just Love me sum PLUNKY....
    author: LaurieAnne

    I heard "DROP" On The Michael Baseden Show in D.C. I kept wondering What is that song and who made it. it took me a couple more times before i found out. I Immediately started wondering where I could get My hands on this "Grown Folks" Song. Thank you CD Baby for carrying this great Artist's Music and allowing me the joy of hearing such good stuff. I will be ordering more from you in the very near future.

  • Plunky-Cold Heat
    author: Joyce Frazier

    I also heard this first on the Michael Baisden's show and had to have it. The beat is so funky. Thank's to Michael Baisden for introducing little known artist to the public and CDbaby for carrying their music. I look forward to ordering many more CD's from you.

  • "SMOOTH HIP FUNKY FLAVA"
    author: GARY TANN/WHCR

    DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING ROUND O'CLOCK RESPONSE FOR GREAT MUSIC CONNOISEURS,THE QUESTION IS??? WHO IS THIS ARTIST NAME "PLUNKY" THAT HAS A VIBE THAT HAS A IRRESISTIBLE TRACK CALLED "DROP" THAT'S SETTING FIRE TO THE CLUBS & RADIO AIR WAVES ALSO WITH A VARIETY OF SOULFUL SWING WITH MELODIES OF SMOOTH JAZZ & R&B WITH A POUND OF FUNKY FAT BACK FOR YOUR LISTENING DESIRE.

  • Cold Heat
    author: Winny Miles

    I first heard the single "Drop" on the Michael Baisden show and had to have it. I paid for the overnight shipping and got it the next day. The entire CD is "off the chain!" This is a must have for your collection!

  • Plunky
    author: Erica D. Brickus

    I LOVE THIS CD!!! I heard the song Drop on the Michael Baisden show and had to have it. The CD is worth every penny! This is the only place that I could find it. I hope to see him live in the VA area sometime soon.

  • Drop
    author: Teresa

    This entire CD is the bomb and I am really enjoying it!! Keep up the great work Plunky and I can't wait untill you return to Durham, NC-- The Talk of The Town! See you soon I hope :-)

  • author: CLARA BRINSON

    We heard this song "Drop" while my husband and I were visiting our son in DC area on the Jazz stations, and then Michael Basiden show started broadcasting in Cleveland area. And we finally, knew the name of the artist. And you were the only one who carried this artist! Thanks!

  • Cold Heat
    author: Robert T

    Plunky,Plunky, Plunky--Cold Heat is Tight. I love the whole CD. I am a 52y/o male from Chicago & I have turned it on to my friends. They will be getting theirs soon. Michael Baisden played "Drop" on his radio show & I had to find it. I did & I will be looking to see if you ever come to the Chicago area. Peace & Merry Christmas & Good Fortune.

  • Drop
    author: JoeyB

    All I can say is when I heard this song on the Michael Baisden Show I knew I had to have it! I can't stop jamming to this song it's off the chain hot! You have to have this song in your collection! "Drop" is hot!

  • Drop
    author: P.Bromwell

    Recently, Baisden dropped "Drop" on the grown folks radio show, a bomb funk track - like "Sweat til You Get Wet" by Brick! Folks, young and older, are bananas about Plunky's funkiest!! It's a definite head-knoddin', foot-tappin', booty-shakin'gem! Need some energy/escape from the madness in the world today? ORDER THIS TODAY and and like me, BE FREE!

  • Drop
    author: RICKY HICKS

    The CD is great but do not buy it from cdbaby.com I ordered it 2 weeks ago and have not got it yet. Customer service stinks they keep telling me something different everytime I call.

  • author: A. HARRELL

    Love the album. Some nice music to groove with while driving. Also the sounds are real instruments and you can tell the difference.

  • Cold Heat
    author: Michael Summers

    Man this CD is hot!!!! I first heart Drop on the Michael Baisden show, and had to own it! I am really digging the rest of the CD as well I am going to check out some of his other works. Please keep jamming like this!!!!!

  • Cold Heat
    author: RICKY HICKS

    I have heard many of the cuts on the radio so I brought the cd form cdbaby.com but it has not arrived yet (2 weeks ago). The cd it self should be the bomb form what I have heard but cdbaby is not the place to buy customer service is not good. Plunky keep up the good work but get someone else to sell your music.

  • Cold Heat
    author: karen allen

    I bought the CD for the song "Drop." I love it!!! I heard it on the radio here in DC and I was in love!!! The rest of the CD isn't really my style. From Drop, I thought the CD would be more instrumental smooth jazz... I would like him to offer more music like Drop in the future.

  • Cold Heat
    author: Reginald & Lucille Blue

    My Husband and I love the CD "Cold Heat." We have yet to resist dancing to the rhythm and blues, jazzy groves, hip-hop, and go-go unes all combined in the song "Drop." However, my favorit song on the cd is "Rain." I am a nature lover, and I find nothing more relaxing than the sound of rain falling in the background to softly played musical instruments. Thanks, Micheal Baisden, for introducing us to Drop. Lucille

  • cold heat
    author: pam

    i really enjoyed the cd i'm glad cd baby had it couldn't find locally any were. thanks cd baby i'll be back to order more

  • cold heat
    author: pam
  • COLD HEAT
    author: Jessie W. Barnes

    When I heard "Drop" on the Michael Baisden show, I knew it would be a hit with my line dance students. We do a line dance routine called "Jessie" to the hit song. We love it and the entire CD is wonderful. Keep up the great tunes Plunky.

  • Great CD
    author: Lisa B

    I only heard the tune "Drop" played on our local radio stations, then my husband heard other tracks from Plunky's CD on the Michael Baisden show. It was a smart purchase on our part and we have played the CD several times (start to finish)since we received it. It makes for great listening whether you are relaxing in your home or on a long road trip.

  • Plunky Did His Thang!!
    author: The Big Chief!

    A very nice selection of fine compositions, oh bunk this! This is one BAD album! Don't hesitate to buy this and blast it for all your neighbors to hear! Everyone I play this for wants it, so I send them here to buy it! "Oh no my brother, you gotta get your own!!" I wish you all good music....

  • A Get Up & Get Down Groove
    author: April Epps

    When I first heard the song Drop on the Michael Baisden show in D.C. I immediatley turned the volume up because the groove was so electrical. It was a cross between James Brown the Godfather of Soul and Chuck Brown the Godfather of Go-Go it was like they Clashed and Now Plunky. I've been all over the place trying to find the CD. Im going to order it on line. It should be in stores. Im gonna spread the word, Keep up the good work. You will be nominated for an award for that whole CD. Good Luck

  • Cold Heat
    author: James C Davis

    Very soulful and hard driving.A must for your collection.

  • LOVE IT!!
    author: MARCIA LEWIS

    Funky...Jazzy...Perfect!

  • Off the Hook
    author: Kimberly Sulton

    Michael Baisden has put you on the map, keep up the music

  • Plunky Off the Hook
    author: Kimberly Sulton

    Luv the CD

  • Plunky - "Cold Heat"
    author: Mary Ann

    Thanks to Michael Baisden for putting this CD on blast! Although Plunky said he's been around for 25+ years and has about 20 CDs/albums out, I have never heard of him. Really nice CD. Looking forward to ordering the rest of his collection. Thanks again!

  • Cold Heat
    author: pam butler

    Great!! I have been looking all over for this CD in stores, but could not find it. HAd to go to your website to get. When I first heard "DROP"., I had to have it. I called WHUR to find out who the artist was.

  • author: Bruce R. Rochester Sr.

    This is a very good cd, I'm so glad that Michael Bazden put mr. Plunky's Music on blast on his radio show.

  • author: james gyant

    COLD HEAT IS A VERY GOOD CD, WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE INTO FUNK RB OR JAZZ. DROP IS SERIOUS TOOK ME BACK A FEW YEARS WHEN BANDS WOULD KICK IT LIKE THAT. HOPE TO HEAR MORE FROM PLUNKY, THAT YOU FOR THE CD.

  • hot new track
    author: Gino Wilson

    I have music by Plunky & Oneness from years ago, but now that Plunky has the hottest song on Michael Baisden show I knew I had to add this cd to my music library.

  • african rythms
    author: jade

    i grew up in richmond virginia listening to plunky and the oneness of juju. many of my memories are often interwoven with the sounds of plunky groovin' in and around bryd park. you were always a man with dreams and ahead of his time. i thank you for you music, message and soul vibration

  • author: Angela Berry

    When I heard Drop on the Michael Baisden show, I KNEW I had to have the entire cd! Man, I couldn't get home quick enough to order it online! Even my kids love this cd and they are 8 and 12! Finally a cd that has class and flava WITHOUT bleepin' out curse words and degrating our race and women! Hats off to you Plunky and your crew baby! I have you on my website at www.adivajewel.citymax.com giving you your props! I am ordering more of your music for sure! Keep doin what you're doin, cuz you do it so well! It is rare that you buy a cd and EVERY cut on it is hot, hot, hot! Thank you!

  • cold heat
    author: ron adams

    oh yeah, I've been waiting to hear this kind of sound for a long time.

  • Yes Indeed!!!
    author: Franky-G

    I had heard of Plunky & Oneness a couple of years ago (I believe he played at the 9:30 Club) but had never heard any of the music. When I heard that cut called "DROP" played on WHUR while driving home from work I had to pull over and tweak the volume WAAAY up (I think I blew a speaker) - and it was WAAAAAY worth it. Plunky has captured "it", bottled "it", and poured it all over the COLD HEAT CD. ... and of course every day now while driving home from work jammin to that Slammin "DROP" groove at near volume max, while stopped at traffic lights I've been asked at least 4 times "Who is that? - But the kicker is, I've been TOLD at least 7 times - "Hey, that's that new Plunky cut called DROP isn't it... the word is spreading... feed us some more Plunky! Thanks.

  • LOVE THIS CD!!!!!!
    author: SHARON

    I'VE NEVER HAD ANY OF PLUNKY'S CDs, BUT THIS ONE IS OFF THE CHAIN...I LISTENED TO IT 2 TIMES BACK TO BACK...I RECCOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO LOVES GOOD MUSIC

  • Funky and Groovy
    author: Aloma

    It was a couple Saturdays ago when I heard DROP on WHUR in Washington, DC. The bass line and cowbells in the song immediately caught my attention. What a groove. I prayed that the DJ would announce the artist. It turns out that WHUR received so many calls regarding that song that he had to spell out Plunky's name since most of us had never heard of him. I went to four record stores and no one had or heard of the cd. So, I went on the internet and found it only on CDBaby. I wanted the cd so bad, I had it delivered next day.

  • Drop is Fire!!!!!
    author: Hermene

    This CD is amazing. When I first heard drop on WHUR in Washington DC, I went straight to my computer to find where I could purchase the CD. It is worth every penny. Keep bringing great music Plunky. A new fan, Hermene

  • this is a very hot cd
    author: Kim Smith

    The cd is excellant, it is definantly made for evenings at home, clubing, or long drives. I love this cd. thank you

  • Great
    author: Samuel Reaves

    Great CD. I have been trying to locate it because I had heard a few cuts and wanted to hear the entire CD. Glad you had it. I love it. If you want to listen to good music, this is the one.

  • A good CD
    author: Percell

    I was on the radio for about 5 years back in my hometown of Chesapeake, VA during the mid '80s. So I knew about Plunky's (and his band) and how good they were. It always seemed that they were just one step behind the "hot artist" of the day. Now some 15 years later, Plunky has got a big hit. It sounds great!!! For those who inspire to sing, write or act; never give up...one day you will hit it big. Just look at Plunky!!!

  • Who is Plunky?
    author: BigSniz

    Had never heard of Plunky until I heard the cut "Drop". Man I went on an immediate search. This CD is straight up TIGHT! Get it while it's hot, but I think it will be hot for a long time.

  • Awesome!!!!
    author: P.Harries

    I had to have the CD for DROP!!! It turns out the entire CD is HOT!!

  • I knew I had to have this cd the very first time I heard "Drop"!.
    author: C. Pair

    What a groove!!!! You will never forgive yourself if you miss out on buying this cd.

  • Well Alrighty NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    author: Marsha Meekins Cheatham

    Hey Plunky, You did it AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!! This CD is righteous. I love it. Please keep up the good work. Keep Richmond on the musical map.

  • wonderful
    author: Lisa Walker

    This is a wonderful cd, varied and played with real talent. Thank you!

  • Buy This Album!!! It's Outrageously Good!!!
    author: Mo

    Cold Heat gets constant play on my stereo because the songs are absolutely moving. I LOVE dancing to the entire album. Songs like Drop, Does Everybody Do It, and Hop, Skip & a Jump have an extra sexy vibe that gets the party goin'. Hollar Back and Why Don't You Love Me are deeply touching and the latter has moved me to tears more than once. That's some raw pain y'all! But it hurts so good 8-) I just love it! Do your self a favor and pick this one up. It's the complete package with strong sexy vocals, soulful deep lyrics, bold and vicious beats...all blended into a rich, funky, stunning work of art. 8-)

  • Drop is hot!!
    author: Ange

    Song #1 Drop is hotter than my morning cup of coffee. Love the new cd.

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