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{{Short description|American turntablist}}
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| name = DJ Logic
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| birth_name = Lee Jason Kibler<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/310573663 |title=AFRONAUTICAL |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
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'''DJ Logic''' (born 1972 as '''Jason Kibler''') is an [[United States|American]] [[Turntablism|turntablist]]<ref>{{Cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BTV5KNXsRIwC&q=%22DJ+Logic%22+jason&pg=PA106 |title = DJ Skills: The Essential Guide to Mixing and Scratching|isbn = 9780240520698|last1 = Webber|first1 = Stephen W.|year = 2008}}</ref> active primarily in [[nu-jazz]]/[[acid jazz]] and with [[jam band]]s.
'''DJ Logic''' (born '''Lee Jason Kibler''', 1972) is an American [[DJ]] primarily known for his work in [[Nu jazz|nu-jazz]], [[Acid jazz|acid-jazz]], and with [[jam band]]s.

== Life and career ==
Born and raised in [[The Bronx]], [[New York City|New York]], Kibler displayed an early interest in [[Hip hop music|hip hop]], [[funk]], and [[jazz]] music. He began practicing on the [[turntables]] and collaborating with various musicians, creating recordings best described as a contemporary [[soul jazz]] with a string hip hop feel.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}{{Editorializing|date=January 2024}}

Kibler often tours with his own group, Project Logic, and has recorded or performed with [[Vernon Reid]], [[Moe (band)|moe.]], [[John Mayer]], [[Medeski Martin & Wood]], [[Bob Belden]], [[Jack Johnson (musician)|Jack Johnson]], [[Chris Whitley]], [[Uri Caine]], [[Christian McBride]] and others.


On September 10, 2001, Project Logic performed the final official show at [[Wetlands Preserve]] before the closing of the venue, featuring special guests [[Warren Haynes]] of [[The Allman Brothers Band]] and [[Gov't Mule]], [[Stanley Jordan]] and [[Mike Gordon]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}
Kibler was born and raised in [[The Bronx]]. An early interest in [[hip hop music|hip hop]] led to his using the [[phonograph|turntables]], practicing often. Kibler was also interested in [[funk]] and [[jazz]] music, and began collaborating with various musicians. His own recordings are perhaps best described as contemporary [[soul jazz]] with a strong [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] feel.


Kibler tours often with his own group, Project Logic, and has recorded or performed with [[Vernon Reid]], [[moe.]], [[John Mayer (musician)|John Mayer]], [[Medeski Martin & Wood]], [[Bob Belden]], [[Jack Johnson (musician)|Jack Johnson]], [[Chris Whitley]], [[Uri Caine]], [[Christian McBride]] and others. On September 10, 2001, Project Logic performed the final official show at [[Wetlands Preserve]] before the closing of the venue (though one subsequent show had been scheduled on September 11, 2001, it was canceled in the aftermath of the events of September 11th)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archive.org/details/DJLogic2001-09-10.tlm170.cmc21.onstage.matrix |website=archive.org |access-date=16 October 2021}}</ref> (this performance featured special guests [[Warren Haynes]] of [[The Allman Brothers Band]] and [[Gov't Mule]], [[Stanley Jordan]] and [[Mike Gordon]]). On April 6, 2006, Kibler sat in with [[Bob Weir]]'s [[Ratdog]], adding his style to the famous [[Grateful Dead]] song combo "China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Rider". He is a founding member of [[The John Popper Project]]. On August 15, 2009, Kibler sat in with [[O.A.R. (band)|O.A.R.]] at [[Madison Square Garden]], adding his style to their latest single "This Town".
On April 6, 2006, Kibler sat in with [[Bob Weir|Bob Weir's]] [[RatDog]], adding his style to the famous [[Grateful Dead]] song combo "China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Rider." He is a founding member of [[The John Popper Project]]. On August 15, 2009, Kibler sat in with [[O.A.R.]] at [[Madison Square Garden]], adding his style to their latest single, "This Town".{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}


His mentor was [[Vernon Reid]], and the twosome recorded and toured occasionally as the Yohimbe Brothers with various guests. Kibler has appeared on studio and live performances with Reid's solo projects, and Reid also did a guest solo on one track from Kibler's original band, [[Eye and I]], which also featured [[D.K. Dyson]] and [[Melvin Gibbs]], the latter of which has played on all of the DJ Logic solo releases as well.
Kibler has often cited his mentor as Vernon Reid.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}} The duo have recorded and toured as the Yohimbe Brothers with various guests, and Kibler has appeared on studio and live performances on Reid's solo projects. Reid also performed a guest solo for Kibler's original Band Eye and I, which featured D.K. Dyson and [[Melvin Gibbs]], who has played on all of Kibler's solo releases.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}


==Discography==
==Discography==
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===The Tao of Yo (2004) ===
===[[The Tao of Yo]] (2004) ===


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# Perfect Traveller


===Front End Lifter (2002) ===
===[[Front End Lifter]] (2002) ===


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Yohimbe Brothers

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DJ Logic
DJ Logic performing at Vail Snow Daze, 2008
DJ Logic performing at Vail Snow Daze, 2008
Background information
Birth nameLee Jason Kibler[1]
Born1972
The Bronx, New York, United States
GenresHip-hop, nu-jazz, acid jazz, jam band
Occupation(s)DJ, turntablist
InstrumentTurntables
Years active1990–present
LabelsRopeadope, Relix
WebsiteDJLogic.com

DJ Logic (born Lee Jason Kibler, 1972) is an American DJ primarily known for his work in nu-jazz, acid-jazz, and with jam bands.

Life and career

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Born and raised in The Bronx, New York, Kibler displayed an early interest in hip hop, funk, and jazz music. He began practicing on the turntables and collaborating with various musicians, creating recordings best described as a contemporary soul jazz with a string hip hop feel.[citation needed][editorializing]

Kibler often tours with his own group, Project Logic, and has recorded or performed with Vernon Reid, moe., John Mayer, Medeski Martin & Wood, Bob Belden, Jack Johnson, Chris Whitley, Uri Caine, Christian McBride and others.

On September 10, 2001, Project Logic performed the final official show at Wetlands Preserve before the closing of the venue, featuring special guests Warren Haynes of The Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule, Stanley Jordan and Mike Gordon.[citation needed]

On April 6, 2006, Kibler sat in with Bob Weir's RatDog, adding his style to the famous Grateful Dead song combo "China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Rider." He is a founding member of The John Popper Project. On August 15, 2009, Kibler sat in with O.A.R. at Madison Square Garden, adding his style to their latest single, "This Town".[citation needed]

Kibler has often cited his mentor as Vernon Reid.[citation needed] The duo have recorded and toured as the Yohimbe Brothers with various guests, and Kibler has appeared on studio and live performances on Reid's solo projects. Reid also performed a guest solo for Kibler's original Band Eye and I, which featured D.K. Dyson and Melvin Gibbs, who has played on all of Kibler's solo releases.[citation needed]

Discography

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Rise and Shine Remixes (2011)

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Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars Meet DJ Logic

Released by Combacha

Track list

  1. Muloma Remix
  2. Jah Come Down Remix
  3. Jah Mercy Remix
  4. Global Threat Remix
  5. But Vange Remix

Zen of Logic (2006)

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DJ Logic

Released by Ropeadope Records

Track list

  1. Peace Y'All (I am in the House)
  2. 9th Ward Blues
  3. Balifon Planet
  4. Hypnotic
  5. Interlude #1
  6. Simmer Slow
  7. Afro Beat
  8. One Time
  9. Something Distant
  10. Hope Road
  11. Smackness
  12. Interlude #2
  13. Rat Pack
  14. Holding Down

The John Popper Project (2004)

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The John Popper Project

Released by Relix Records

Track list

  1. Lapdance
  2. Everything
  3. All Good Children
  4. In The Midst
  5. Fire In Her Kiss
  6. Louisiana Sky
  7. Trigger
  8. Horses
  9. Took
  10. Morning Light
  11. Open Hand
  12. Show Me
  13. Pack Your Love

Longitude (2004)

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Groundtruther

Released by Thirsty Ear Recordings

Track list

  1. Transit of Venus
  2. Tycho Brahe
  3. March 1741, Cape Horn
  4. Course Made Good
  5. Dead Reckoning
  6. Medicean Stars
  7. Jupiter Mask
  8. H-4
  9. Back Quadrant
  10. Epherimedes
  11. Prime Meridian
  12. South Heading

The Tao of Yo (2004)

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Yohimbe Brothers

Released by Thirsty Ear Recordings

Track list

  1. Shine For Me
  2. The Secret Frequency
  3. More From Life
  4. Shape 4
  5. Noh Rio
  6. TV
  7. 30 Spokes
  8. Unimportance
  9. No Pistolas
  10. Overcoming
  11. Words They Use
  12. Shape 1
  13. Perfect Traveller

Front End Lifter (2002)

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Yohimbe Brothers

Released by Ropeadope Records

Track list

  1. Ponk
  2. Tenemental
  3. 6996-Club-Vohimbe
  4. Psychopathia Mojosexualis
  5. Welcome 2 The Freq Show
  6. Smoke and Dust Dub Version
  7. The Big Pill
  8. Bamalamb
  9. Transmission XXX
  10. Just A Little Screwy
  11. Invitation To A Situation
  12. Prelude To A Diss
  13. Innerspin (A Tone Hymn)
  14. The Callipygiac Caldonians
  15. That Obscure Object of Desire

The Anomaly (2001)

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DJ Logic

Released by Ropeadope Records

Track list

  1. French Quarter
  2. Black Buddah
  3. Ron’s House
  4. Michelle
  5. Frequency One
  6. Tih Gnob
  7. Bean-E-Man
  8. Who Am I?
  9. Soul-Kissing
  10. Afronautical
  11. The Project(s)
  12. Hip-Hopera
  13. An Interlude
  14. Miles Away
  15. Drone

Project Logic (1999)

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DJ Logic

Released by Ropeadope Records

Track list

  1. Intro
  2. Shea’s Groove
  3. Abyss
  4. Eyes Open (But Dead)
  5. Mnemonics
  6. Interlude 1
  7. Flat As Aboard
  8. Gig 1
  9. Interlude 2
  10. Una Cosa Buena
  11. Bag of Tricks
  12. J.J. Bailey
  13. Two Different Places
  14. Spider Dance
  15. Interlude 3
  16. Bruckner Boulevard
  17. Kinda Bleu

Appearances

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With Wallace Roney

With Christian McBride

References

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  1. ^ "AFRONAUTICAL". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
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