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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Kamasi Washington – Askim (Kai Alcé Interpretation) – 2019
There is definitely room for more crossovers between House and Jazz such as this impeccable work from Kai Alcé. 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 […]
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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 🍒 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
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Chris Energy – Untitled – 1998
America is undeniably the cradle of Jazz music but when it comes to contemporary Jazz, it is noticeable that 🇬🇧 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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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