David Axelrod - The Edge

Here is The Edge from the often sampled composer, arranger and producer David Axelrod, the song behind Dr. Dre's 1999 mega-hit The Next Episode. The song was recorded by Scottish actor/musician David McCallum and produced by Axelrod. In the 1960's McCallum was well known for his role on TV's The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and he currently has a role on NCIS. In the 1960's McCallum recorded four records - all produced by Axelrod who was known in the 1960's for his unique jazz and soul music and for his production skills. He is also considered to be one of the first musicians to record a fusion of jazz, rock and soul as a style. This rare apperance from Axelrod is from a 2004 concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London that was part of the Ether Festival.