Basement Jaxx
December 1st, 2008 by sparky
Basement Jaxx will perform at The Big Chill 2009.
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Biography
The production duo of Simon Ratcliffe and Felix Buxton released several of Britain’s most respected and enjoyable progressive house anthems of the ’90s from their base in South London. Before they met (at a Thames riverboat party organized by Buxton), Ratcliffe grooved to the deep Latin funk of War and George Duke while Buxton was turned on to Chicago house. The pair formed Atlantic Jaxx Records in 1994 and was undoubtedly honored to count among fans of their first release none other than DJ legend and Basement Jaxx influence Tony Humphries, who played “Da Underground” from the EP on his New York mixshow consistently during 1994-1995. For their second release, Ratcliffe and Buxton recruited vocalist Corrina Josephs, who later became practically a member of the team herself.
The 1995 single “Samba Magic” was picked up for distribution by Virgin, and in time, Basement Jaxx was drawing praise from all corners of the American and British house community as one of the top house production units. The pair spent much of 1996 working on remixes (for the Pet Shop Boys, Roger Sanchez, and Lil’ Mo’ Yin Yang among others), then released a third Basement Jaxx EP. One track from the EP, “Flylife,” became a Top 20 hit in England after being re-released by Multiply in mid-1997, and the single proved one of the most popular anthems of the year on the worldwide club scene. Late that year, Ratcliffe and Buxton released a compilation of their most crucial Atlantic Jaxx sides.
After being courted by several major labels, Basement Jaxx signed to the independent XL Recordings (also home to the Prodigy) and readied their debut full-length, Remedy, for a 1999 release. Second album Rooty followed two years later, an outgrowth of the duo’s similarly named club night. 2003’s Kish Kash and 2006’s Crazy Itch Radio followed, while Singles was a well-timed stopgap release between the two albums.
John Bush, All Music Guide
Basement Jaxx will perform at The Big Chill 2009.
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December 2nd, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Woo Hoo!!! Thank you so much for booking The Jaxx for 2009! You must have read our survey responses. We didn’t think you would be able to top the excellent performance and vibe that Thievery Corporation created in 2008 as they were so brilliant… but Basement Jaxx at Eastnor is the one act that will be able to! Carnival party time here we come!
What a result! Now to buy those tickets and book the extra days off work.
Much love
Jed and Vic x x x
December 6th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Woweeee, this year will be ‘PARTY TIME’ with the basement jaxx, cant wait to be a part of it, more family and friends joining us this year!! See you all there!!!!
denise & jane.XXXXXXXXXXXX
January 2nd, 2009 at 7:30 pm
This is going to be not only my first Big Chill, but also my very first ever festival….. and what a festival to pick…. Basement Jaxx……….. I can’t wait :o) yeah!!!! Much love to my friend who suggested this to me, we are going to have a belter of a time in 2009!!!!!!
Claire xxx
January 10th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Big Chill is party time - amazing party band, good times ahead
January 18th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
THEY ARE GOING TO BE AMAZING!!!!!
January 30th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Is 09 Big chill gonna beat 08 ?
I think so….
Cant wait for big chill this year, gonna be such a partyyyy!!!!!
February 5th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Kick Ass Loved The Big Chill Last Year The Orb Mr Scruff And Mighty Boosh But Basement Jaxx And Orbital This Year Shaping Up To Be Nice
Chillin
April 11th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
wicked!!!
me 1st time! never been so excited in me enter life ?!?!
gona be awsommmmeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 16th, 2009 at 10:40 am
THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR BOOKING THE JAXX!!! My first time to Big Chill this year, and i am soo syked for this holiday now, its going to be the best summer !
x
May 10th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
does any one know when they are playing sat, sunday times???
May 10th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
They’re playing late on Friday night, on the Open Air Stage.
May 14th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
The Rhythm The Wax The Basement The Jaxx
possibly the best booking you have ever made….nice one..
June 1st, 2009 at 3:48 pm
YAY! You got the Basement Jaxx! I shall be doing my ting and letting my body sing!
Thanks!
x
August 12th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
they were amazing! thanks for booking them more bands like that needed!
thanks