Jazzweek: Tone B. Nimble (Soul is my Salvation/ Chicago)

Tone B. Nimble, has been an important figure in the scene for over thirty years. Growing up in Chicago during the mid-80s, he witnessed the birth of house music firsthand. Tone began DJing house, disco and Italo in the city’s burgeoning underground scene and was influenced by legends like Ron Hardy, Lil Louis and Frankie Knuckles. Tone B began his career in the hip-hop scene as a core member and producer of the acclaimed duo All Natural with Capital D. His expertise in that duo is evident in his mixing skills and ability to create the signature soulful beats that combine jazz/disco with raw hip-hop, an element that continues to influence his sound and collection today. A veteran of the scene, Tone B. Nimble has explored various styles of disco, but it’s the soul-filled gospel sound that has caught his attention. “The uplifting message, unmatched energy and pure emotion expressed in these recordings showcase the spirit I try to present when I DJ.” In addition to releasing international disco-boogie rarities on his Al-Tone Edits label, Tone continues his well-regarded Soul Is My Salvation reissue series, released through Rush Hour and others. Tone’s expertise in unearthing often neglected wonders in the US as well as international rarities is unparalleled.