Jams & Gems πŸ’ŽπŸŽ·πŸ’ƒπŸ½

A collection of groovy music from various genres, times and hemispheres

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  • Sunday Jams & Gems Session – 14/02/21

    It’s been a few days that I thought it would be nice to record a mix for a change. I’m far from being a seasoned DJ so I’m simply playing and putting together some of my vinyls which matched the mood of a sunny Sunday afternoon. There’s more than a few classics in there but […]

    geegeejams

    16 February 2021
    Non classΓ©
  • Pharoah | Fall – 2021

    2021 starts on a bright note with this striking tribute to the prodigious tenor saxophonist Farrell ‘Pharoah’ Sanders. It takes us on a majestic journey with an artful mix of footages and landscapes that matches perfectly the selection of the many masterpieces that Pharoah created in his extensive music career (he recently turned 80 and […]

    geegeejams

    17 January 2021
    Jazz Jams
    jazzjam
  • Cyclone – Beautiful Minds – 1991

    Fueled by the second Summer of Love in 1988-1989, the UK was an incredibly creative place for Electronic music in the early 90’s. The omnipresent rave parties saw the momentum of diverse styles: Acid House, Breakbeat, Early Techno, Bleep… A few really talented House producers have started to pop around this time as well, providing […]

    geegeejams

    10 January 2021
    House Jams
    housejam
  • Kamasi Washington – Askim (Kai AlcΓ© Interpretation) – 2019

    There is definitely room for more crossovers between House and Jazz such as this impeccable work from Kai AlcΓ©. The beats fit seamlessly and give an interesting melodic structure for the beautiful sax sequences of US contemporary Jazz figurehead Kamasi Washington. After selling like hot cakes on its first release in 2019, this great EP […]

    geegeejams

    1 January 2021
    House Jams, Jazz Jams
    housejam, jazzjam
  • Patrick Gibin & Kaidi Tatham – Love To The World (Full Vocal Mix) – 2020

    This track gets everything right for good House music: solid beats production from Patrick Gibin, soulful enthusiastic lyrics from iconic vocalist Josh Milan, and Kaidi Tatham’s magnificent flair for groovy arrangements are the πŸ’ on the cake.Can’t wait to play this one at Summer parties in 2021! Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Patrick-Gibin-Kaidi-Tatham-Feat-Josh-Milan-Love-To-The-World/release/15489969

    geegeejams

    12 December 2020
    House Jams
    fridayboogie, housejam
  • Teaspoon Ndelu – Sputla – 1981

    The release of the 4th Record Club compilation from the mighty fine selector Mr. “Dave” Bongo was one of the best news of the year, bringing together many rare gems again. The mix of genres was particularly interesting in this one, covering several continents and a roughly 60 years’ time period. My favorite pick would […]

    geegeejams

    12 December 2020
    African Jams
    africanjam
  • Parbleu – Pas De Saints Au Paradis – 2020

    As 2020 is coming to an end, music reviews for the year’s best music are swirling everywhere. It has actually been a decent year for music discovery and I consider “Dance cette zik” by the a newly-formed trio Parbleu as the most praiseworthy breakthrough. The mix of Afro-Beat, Caribbean sounds, French Lyrics and Neapolitan Disco […]

    geegeejams

    12 December 2020
    Disco Jams
    afrobeatjam, caribbeanjam, discojam, neapolitanjam
  • Chris Energy – Untitled – 1998

    America is undeniably the cradle of Jazz music but when it comes to contemporary Jazz, it is noticeable that πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ leads the way with its incredibly fertile scene. Many talented musicians have been popping over the last years: Joe Armon-Jones, Tenderlonious, Yuseef Dayes, Kamaal Williams, Ashley Henry… In fact, the Brits (Dego, Kaidi Tatham…) have […]

    geegeejams

    5 December 2020
    Jazz Jams
    brokenbeatjam, jazzjam
  • Jorge Ben – Waimea 55000 – 1978

    In this grim end of 2020 altered by Covid-19, this light-hearted clip of Jorge Ben having a great time on a Rio beach can lift anyone’s spirit. The title “Waimea 55000” is actually a reference to the surfing competition which took place in Arpoador until 1983. Too bad there are no shots of the MPB […]

    geegeejams

    22 November 2020
    Brazilian Jams
    brazilianjam, sundayjam
  • Yoshida Minako – Rainy Day – 1980

    Autumn is upon us now 🍁 and this fine song is perfect for a listening session while staying cozy inside. It’s my first Japanese City Pop post, a fascinating genre that I have been digging recently. As the artists followed different music styles of the 70’s, you never know what to expect, from Jazz, Boogie, […]

    geegeejams

    27 September 2020
    Other Jams
    citypopjam, sundayjam
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