Madlib began Yesterdays New Quintet in 2000, releasing their first full-length Angles Without Edges in 2001. As the group progressed, a plan was developed for each of the band members to release "solo" records and to introduce new members and groups into what would be called "Yesterdays Universe".
Phase 1: Yesterdays New Quintet - 2000
Phase 2: Joe McDuphrey Experience - 2002
Phase 3: Ahmad Miller - 2003
Phase 4: Monk Hughes & the Outer Realm - 2004
Phase 5: Malik Flavors - 2005
Phase 6: Otis Jackson Jr. Trio - 2007
Towards the end of this cycle, several new YNQ spinoffs were announced on the compilation album Yesterdays Universe - Sound Directions, The Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz & Percussion Ensemble, Young Jazz Rebels, and others.
KEY MADLIB JAZZ RELEASES ON STONES THROW:
Yesterdays New Quintet - Angles Without Edges
Yesterdays New Quintet - Stevie
Various - Yesterdays Universe, Vol. 1
Sound Directions - The Funky Side of Life
The Last Electro.. - Miles Away
Young Jazz Rebels - Slave Riot
Phase 1: Yesterdays New Quintet - 2000
Phase 2: Joe McDuphrey Experience - 2002
Phase 3: Ahmad Miller - 2003
Phase 4: Monk Hughes & the Outer Realm - 2004
Phase 5: Malik Flavors - 2005
Phase 6: Otis Jackson Jr. Trio - 2007
Towards the end of this cycle, several new YNQ spinoffs were announced on the compilation album Yesterdays Universe - Sound Directions, The Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz & Percussion Ensemble, Young Jazz Rebels, and others.
KEY MADLIB JAZZ RELEASES ON STONES THROW:
Yesterdays New Quintet - Angles Without Edges
Yesterdays New Quintet - Stevie
Various - Yesterdays Universe, Vol. 1
Sound Directions - The Funky Side of Life
The Last Electro.. - Miles Away
Young Jazz Rebels - Slave Riot