Stuart Zender's lost tune (2000)

[@Jmcg1961]

Stuart jay and toby the real jamiroquai 1st 3 albums the best RIP toby Gaffney Smith

[@godkingdoom]

Man I would love for this album to officially release in some form, and would love to hear the ORIGINAL version of Synkronized. Hell, any unreleased music from 1998 Jamiroquai would gladly be appreciated.

[@elizabethaguero8157]

aug 2022 still a bad ass!! i can't stop listening to it!! looped it on my 1 hour drive to work !!

[@shekhar12jun]

Stuart doesn't need any band. Jamiroquai changed their sound when Stuart left'em. Stuart's still the same - one of the greatest bassists on the planet and a slapping master. He's a one man army just with his bass.

[@punkchris]

Like the sun shining on me Cool like the summer breeze Smell of flowers in the springtime Color of autumn leaf Moonlight on the ocean Right on into the night (Right into the night) Extra sensory perception High like a butterfly All these things remind me Of you, ooh All these things remind me Of you, ooh Like a fire in winter Keeping you warm inside (Keeps you warm inside) I'm caught up in your action Your rollercoaster ride All these things remind me Of you, ooh All these things remind me Of you, ooh [badass bass solo] (Yeah) (Yeah, you know that reminds me) (You know, you know, you know, that you remind) (That reminds me) Ba pa pa da, ba pa pa da Ba pa pa da, ba pa pa da Ba pa pa da, ba pa pa da Ba pa pa da, ba pa pa da Ba pa pa da All these things remind me (Ba pa pa da) Of you, ooh (Ba pa pa da) All these things remind me (Ba pa pa da) Of you, of you (Ba pa pa da) All these things remind me (Ba pa pa da) Of you, ooh (Ba pa pa da) All these things remind me (Ba pa pa da) Of you (Ba pa pa da) Ba pa pa da (Ooh) Ba pa pa da, ba pa pa da Ba pa pa da Ba pa pa da, ba pa pa da

[@MrBrowneyedBeast]

Stu's bass playing is like no other! He is my favorite bass player of all time! He's got a very unique and groovy sound. Stuart Zender, Jay Kay, and Toby Smith are the holy trinity of the peak Jamiroquai sound of the early to late 90s in my opinion. Stu's ability to come up with unique, upbeat bass lines that stick out while leaving room for the vocalist and other instruments to shine is perfect. His runs seamlessly flow with the music. Even on this solo project that had nothing to do with Jamiroquai, you can clearly hear how vital he was to the original Jamiroquai sound. The group never sounded the same after Stuart Zender left. Toby Smith's (RIP) departure was the final nail in the coffin in my opinion. Their new stuff sounds like a shell of the group's former self

[@paulspringer4724]

... they'll never ever be the same again. The 2 most important components have gone, that unique groove can never be replicated. Lucky we still have their original works to access, they were amazing, and just perfect for that era/time.

[@turvus2]

ever since he left, Jamiroquai has not been the same. damn shame!

[@Sydwal1523]

Yep, millions in sales, number 1 albums. Life's a bitch. As talented as SZ is what's his output? Scant.

[@gabinoo]

Measuring musical quality in sales... Good job me ol' son...

[@keefos66]

It changed everything, that's for sure. The successive albums were not as strong, and his replacements tour around playing his lines but not as well. Paul Turner is a beast, but he's subbing. There would have been no Jamiroquai without Zender. Stuart used to be right up at the front of the stage with Jay. He was co-frontman.

[@kantsubaki1]

It really should not have been so Bands breaks if there is a person who can not understand his own position where he should be

[@giraffebecky]

THANK YOU! I completely agree! He added a classic funk quality that gives the music a vibe of perfection that's GOLDEN. I appreciated Jamiroquai SO MUCH for creating a TRUE FUNK in modern times when no one else was. I get so tired of the computerized techno/house noise. I've noticed a lot of this in their newer music. I still love Jamiroquai, but I'm totally nostalgic for their "desert-prancing" days. (I wonder if they did shrooms and jammed-up some beats out there.) Now it's all "fancy/fast cars", "party hoes" and "mansions". What happened to his messages about being good to Planet Earth and being HUMANE to fellow humans? (I guess he realized no one was able to accomplish the things he wished for, so I started drinking to cope... Who wouldn't..?)

[@paulgrestock9268]

Lead vocals by the UK's finest......Don-e!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@reneangulotrujillo1]

Beautiful! We want an album stuart!

[@coruzx3220]

ZENDER the real sound of jamiroquai

[@ChiaraCapuano_chrcapuano]

Stu's an incredible bassist😍his sound's so refined and passionate!

[@paulspringer4724]

Great track, top vocals and excellent musicianship.

[@Incog2k6]

@Maat922 You're spot on. In fact, Stu even pointed out (back then, when he had just left Jamiroquai) that Jay refused to properly credit all the members. If we go by what he said, Derrick, Simon Katz and him co-wrote MANY of the old hits and fan favourites (yet those are listed as "Jason Kay & Toby Smith" pieces only). Heck, most older fans speculate that even Nick Van Gelder wrote more of EOPE than we know (hence why that album sounds so different) before he got kicked out...

[@anon7950]

Takes me back.. Was fortunate to get a copy of his then Shelved Album... There was this one Slow Spacey tune in there I use to play a lot!

[@mariomoyaproject]

I can't understand why remained unreleased??? it's really good!! the bass is groovin' as usual!!! Lovely song!! Stuart is the man!!

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

The first 3 Jamiroquai albums are indispensable because of Zenders bass playing. If you’re honest you’ll notice subsequent releases have a drop in quality especially the basslines. Zender had an inimitable groove, great timing and fantastic sound. Just saying!

[@youfeelmee]

Sad that Stuart didn't show any results after dropping out of Jamiroquai. If it wasn't that distinctive groove he created, Jamiroquai would have never been to the next level. He just didn't survive after coming out of Jamiroquai. Jamiroquai needed him. But also Stuart needed Jamiroquai.

[@gbxgbxgbx]

They should reunite... but knowing these two are characters, there are probably issues between.

[@Romanus_Matthaeus]

@@gbxgbxgbx Issues mean all the band stopped using drugs but not Stu

[@prefabrication]

​@@Romanus_MatthaeusIt was because of money and ego, no?

[@Romanus_Matthaeus]

@@prefabrication Maybe that's the reason he stopped thinking rationally. Think, he's more than 20 years out of business, just because of ego?

[@ReneChewbaka]

Wish this were longer.

[@Maat922]

This just goes to show how much of a hand Zender WASN'T credited in the Jamiroquai liner notes for, just like has been alleged. This is what's been missing from jamiroquai all these years. It isn't the bass playing, anyone can hire a good bass player. It's the GROOVE that Zender brings to music. WHY ISN'T THIS AVAILABLE IN RECORD STORES WORLDWIDE??

[@motocatz87]

You think Jay K didn't give him credit where credit was due?

[@cyberpsych1]

I had some kid with the audacity to tell me (an original Jamiroquai fan when they started out back in '92) Paul Turner was better bass player than Zender (yeah, I know, right???) Agreed, anyone can keep the show running, but if you're bass man doesn't "SWING," what's the point? The funk brings the chills when you hear the "slap" and the "pluck." All three of those used together in tandem is what "WAS" Jamiroquai!!! These noveau cats just don't understand... Thank goodness for youtube, eh?

[@zombiespaceman6128]

While I think Turner has definitely come into his own over the past 8 years, and is undoubtedly Jamiroquai’s best bassist since Zender, but no matter WHAT, Zender will always be the bassist I think of when I think Jamiroquai. He just had a hand in too many of their best classic tracks to simply say he was “just the bassist”.

[@poundsterring5613]

Stuart is the wickest bass player in the name of Jamiroquai. I think that Turner it’s just the only late generation of Jamiroquai.

[@nozrep]

that guy from Bela Fleck’s band is an awesome bassist too considered one of the modern best. Alas I cannot remember his name. Anyways, plenty of room to expand the pie for many fantastic bassists in my opinion and each shall be entitled to their own preference. And I’ve observed over the years that when they are interviewed about other professional or famous musicians they usually give praise and respect to each other for their skills and do not bother beefing needlessly about best this or best that. Also, Davie 504!😅

[@nozrep]

also i dunno who Turner is I am a random and mediocre and occasional Jamiroquai and Zender fan🎉🎉

[@cyberpsych1]

@@nozrep You're thinking of "Victor Wooten." 👍🏾

[@rubbersteel2]

Stu's locked in the groove as always. And it must be Don-e on vocals (or damn good clone). Great stuff.

[@isuriadireja91]

what group is this...?

[@tedbrookins]

AZUR. The project was shelved :-(

[@MoviesTubeYou0675]

Just discovered this track like 2 months ago and man!

[@callumcartymusic]

This guy is simply one word...AMAZING! It's just criminal this album never got released

[@stillnessintime]

Oh man... so beautiful

[@leahevehumphries]

I didn't even know I'd watched this before but just found this comment from my old account ... unexpected surprise haha!

[@attilabalazs6226]

Stuart rocks man

[@felipef7464]

Dat bass!! SZ master

[@ordenwilliams9487]

This is one easy listening, toe tipping , heading nodding grove which I could close my eyes too and just drift away.

[@bigace511]

Orden Williams its also the epitome of new age funk

[@Rublon_2405]

H

[@fromaggio7654]

WHERE DID THE FULL ALBUM GO AAARTGHHHH

[@MANOFGOD0837]

LISTEN TO THAT GROOVE!!! MAN,BASS GUITAR RULES...THE BOTTOM,THE FLOW,ZENDER,HAS MADD GROOVES!!! LISTEN TOO THAT BASS FLOW,(DAMN)!!!

[@kmecha7]

Thats a nice looking Warwick bass.

[@shawnwalrus]

Yup.

[@bartekrokicki2731]

There is Jamiroquai before and after Zender left... that's it.

[@robbiechandler7858]

Ohhhhhhnyyydayyyzzzzzz ...that bassline dropped in the last storm we had!!!!!!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@oh_rhythm]

I think what chenged in Jamiroquai is something more substantial than just Stuart leaving. I think they lost their youth and their musical innocence. I still admire Jamiroquai and always will. but it's evident that something changed.

[@kantsubaki1]

right, And I think also the envy and greed of stuart damaged jay's heart so friendship and trust, the essence of the jam session, was lost from the band

[@giraffebecky]

You're probably right. But, Zender added a classic funk quality that gives the music a vibe of perfection that's GOLDEN. I appreciated Jamiroquai SO MUCH for creating a TRUE FUNK in modern times when no one else was. I get so tired of the computerized techno/house noise. I've noticed a lot of this in their newer music. I still love Jamiroquai, but I'm totally nostalgic for their "desert-prancing" days. (I wonder if they did shrooms and jammed-up some beats out there.) Now it's all "fancy/fast cars", "party hoes" and "mansions". What happened to his messages about being good to Planet Earth and being HUMANE to fellow humans? (I guess he realized REALLY listened or no one was ABLE to accomplish the things he wished for the World, so I started drinking to cope... Who wouldn't..?)

[@kantsubaki1]

Stuart loved to be in front and center in photography and video shooting. Fans of Stuart also loved it, they overestimated and misunderstood Stuart as a main character. Jay Kay was permitting that, but that might not had have to permit. Stuart's Ego gradually grew. He started to feel himself as a celebrity by making a child with a member of All Saints so he thought too absurd for him to work just only as Jay Kay 's bassist in Jamiroquai. That resulted in goodbye. As usually bass is a position where it is rarely in the limelight, the fans praised him specially, and he also wanted more money and a special praise higher than Jay. So he insulted Jay in interviews. Such excitement made him a special star in their world, but I think it is not that so special. Without Jamiroquai, Stuart has been generally not noticeable. Becky Gulla You should listen to Incognito. I sometimes miss the round warm sound of bass guitar while listening to Jamiroquai, but it is from the album version of Space Cowboy. I don't mean Stu's. Jamiroquai has increased variations. The past era has passed. I think that Stu should put out his own album with his own full ability soon.

[@SPAZZOID100]

koutsubuk11 greed???

[@Jimi_Bozo]

everything changes.

[@jagaz1239]

Zender WAS jamiroquai. It’s just not the same without him around. It’s just a band of session musicians now…don’t get me wrong Harris and turner are unbelievably talented musicians but Zender’s creativity and energy really made Jamiroquai something special and that energy was lost when he left the band

[@ms4113]

How beautiful is Stuart Zender though. ❤

[@DaveRylenkov]

Pure Funk

[@goodboi4807]

this feels so smooth

[@FunkyCosmicGirl]

Nice and Groovey, Always loved Stewart Z. This sounds like a twist on a Patrice Rushen tune

[@Tusqkinha]

Ever since He left, Jamiroquai has not been the same...

[@Mg2SiO4]

What a song! His touch made special any Jamiroquai song. Great bass player.

[@kantsubaki1]

Why do Zender fans ignore Don-E credit? Many AZUR video posts ignore it. AZUR is a project of two people, Don-E and Zender.

[@bigace511]

I can’t find this song anywhere dude

[@bigace511]

Who is Don-E

[@vernellthomas6644]

This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Deli0Man]

A fine track!

[@MrSoso1050]

this is glorious

[@markJohnson-ot7ny]

In my humble opinion Azur had one of the best album of 2000. 😊😊😊 M

[@luis2864]

2024 here 👆🏻

[@doctorteve7368]

This name the songs is always seem to remeand me

[@doctorteve7368]

" Always seem to remind me " he is the name is songs

[@jmiester25]

......wow i love the sound

[@francoisonbass-vertigo1763]

A bass Master Jedi ! he is !

[@mariokaification]

..he is the best bass player in that universe!!

[@MrNathan791]

the boy is a bass master.

[@Bubinga5]

he's very musical.

[@Zeemanuk]

Very Big --- Love The Whole Thing --- From Vocal 2 Bass ----- Very Hype :)

[@etm8461]

stuart.. art.. meister

[@downtherabbitholetohell]

As a fan from 1992 I know Jaykay and Stu had their ego bust up all those years ago but time is a healer. The old team should all get back and do a one time tour with all the albums. Then we can hear if the newer songs where Zander takes over are any better sounding? They were the dream team and Jay with Stu were idolised equally from what I recall. It almost feels at that time they were just one big soul together. Now the soul is fractured but can be fitted together again to give us and them the magic of the nineties. Personally I listened on a cd player doing my work as a journo,keeping me grounded and happy for each assignment. I dont think musicians realise how much they affect people's lives? Send an email Stu to the rest of the band and get back with your pal as 'time won't wait for you!'

[@concert2review]

U never get the old team since Toby's gone :(

[@WestShoreMan]

This is a great tune!

[@phedemer]

YUMMY!!

[@marcusht]

pls pls put this out on CD!

[@wavealip8059]

Yo this shit is tight!

[@deborahhunter4268]

When Virtual Insanity was popular, I must've been slippin or something to not get into Jamiroquai like I could've. Great band. Stuart Zender is a bass God!!!! 💜💜💜

[@sm-yj7nu]

Nice!

[@veter6074]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@borgullet3376]

This is The SHIT !

[@cyrilenny]

da bass KILLA!!!!

[@AlinaEngibaryan]

SOOO KILLIN GUYS! YAY STEWIE!

[@9orION83]

Never gets old. Valter Kabas does an amazing cover that does this track a beautiful justice. Check his youtubz out. Keep on keeping on Stu!!!

[@3000IllWIll]

This whole album is amazeballs. Not sure why it was shelved but whoever controlled that decision needs to take another career path and be relieved of his/her duties immediately following my comment...

[@lafly]

This is great. Anyone know where I can get hold of this?

[@TheBrandonfinch]

yeah he is nice on the bass!

[@gbxgbxgbx]

What's that funky instrument playing over the bass guitar? Anyone? Is this warped guitar?

[@BlackNapkin61]

..nice track Stu

[@MonkeyDCamacho]

Shit this is too groovy !........LOVE IT!!, I didn't know the reasons why Zender had left the band but now i know why Jamiroquai change their stile suddenly.

[@daveta1]

Good question. Why really had left the band?

[@sirblue1705]

Mr Z hats off yo !

[@OmegaBassArg]

Jay Kay Rulz, without him, Jamiroquai Wouldnt exist

[@omarherrera4468]

Dope

[@dopedrums]

When hidden gems search for hidden gems this is that gem 💎

[@msap1112]

nice style of music

[@dikapo3]

zender master

[@stefilosophy]

big time !!!

[@frifrafrey]

@OmegaBassArg what you talk about jay kay... here

[@Zenderquai]

@ChillaxN1000 As far as I've heard, no - but the whole album itself was floating around on the web something like 8 years ago... I think Stu must be getting a bit pissed off with various labells threatening to release the Azur album, and never doing so..

[@richardreddish3712]

All these things remind me :azur project

[@OmegaBassArg]

@DarthVulva "You can call me what you like" Jay Kay

[@manucordova]

As you are

[@fnv-w3n]

Sheeeeeeeeit.

[@Yamah12a]

Can someone provide info as to who is on this song exactly? I’ve come across uploads of it saying he collaborated with D’angelo. Is that really him singing, sounds sort of like him but I’m not sure. Cheers

[@Marcos_1983]

That's not D'Angelo I'm sure of it.

[@naza220]

@czyzykkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Read the description!

[@jcsgroove]

Is it the bassplayer's job to stand out or is it to play the song? The feel on this track is just fine man...You're off bass(pun intended) if you go for flash over substance! It's not about who can smoke who...or at least it shouldn't be.Having said that,Randy Hope-Taylor is definitely a great player!

[@h3kt0]

Just sent you an e-mail bro !! Thank you !

[@evgeniyguleev616]

Красиво👍

[@MoviesTubeYou0675]

Goddammit! They took down the whole Azur album off KZbin again! What the fuck?!

[@mocheck]

AZUR

[@eugenebatiste7984]

Does anyone know why Stuart Zender left Jamiroquai??

[@TomJenkinsTJ95]

Eugene Batiste never confirmed publicly but essentially there was a disagreement over the ownership and rights for the album that was recorded but then binned, which synchronised subsequently replaced.

[@albdoce]

@gonzalo94 Sorry dude but the voice is workin just as well as the bassline!

[@Ivories7878]

@weslake898 add to that, Toby leaving. Get those two back together making music...

[@FaCorday]

i got this record on mediafire... send me a private

[@manugruvero]

Fa Corday you have this album too???

[@bronnley78]

Fa Corday do u still have the album

[@nishani3]

"Smile" is a nice track but its not on the last album...not sure why. Other than that the rest of the tracks are whack...being a Jamiroquai fan, hate to say it. I think Jay Kay's ego got the best of him and resulted in losing one of the finest bass players EVAH!!! I love Stuart Zender.

[@kantsubaki1]

I think smile resembled canned heat a bit so it's not on the album smile nice track has nothing to do with stuart And stuart's ego was too big It was not an ego corresponding to his position

[@Bosstooned]

Is it a mastered version?

[@Deli0Man]

500likes , yeah! ^^

[@stefilosophy]

@Maat922 u know what ? i reckon u 're right due ....