Tag: sundayjam
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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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Larry Heard – Summertime Breeze – 1994
An awesome news of this strange summer was the reissuing of the first volume of Larry Heard’s “Sceneries Not Songs” on his own label Alleviated Records. Only few music producers could pull out such ambitious compositions and the Chicago House legend did particularly well in this regard. “Summertime Breeze” is my favorite of the album…
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Andres – Bordeaux pt. 1 – 2020
The concept was appealing from the start: an EP praising wine (“Allegria De Vino”) released in Detroit on a label called Motorcity Wine Recording. The music is actually very enjoyable too, laid back Hip-Hop vibes and fine cutting skills by one of the city’s top producers. Vive le vin 🍷🇫🇷 Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Andr%C3%A9s-Allegria-de-Vino-Vol-1/release/15684735
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The Mystic Jungle Tribe – Landing To Solaria – 2015
Early Sounds Recordings is the label at the forefront of the “Napoli Sound”, one of the best contemporary music export from Italy. A prime example is the “Solaria” LP, a collaborative effort of several artists involved in the label from the beginning: Nu Guinea, The Normalmen and Mystic Jungle.This record was released 3 years after…
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Sabrina & Alex Malheiros – Streaming From Isolation – 2020
It was definitely one of 2020’s sweetest musical moments to see Azymuth’s bass player Alex Malheiros performing with his daughter Sabrina. The stripped-down versions of the “Nu Bossa” singer underline her graceful voice, making them sounds like MPB timeless classics. I particularly enjoyed “Connexão” (starting at 14.13) and was stunned to discover that the legendary…
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Louie Vega Feat. House Of Rhumba – Steel Congo (Roots Mix) – 2004
Going back to his Caribbean roots, this is a lesser-known and refreshing production from a leading figure of the NY House sound. The conga and steel pan instrumentation by House Of Rhumba provides a perfect beach party bliss at every listen. Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Louie-Vega-Featuring-House-Of-Rhumba-Steel-Congo/release/429644
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Aldorande – Summer Body – 2020
The French Jazz-Funk quartet Aldorande has recently released this little gem meant to kick off your summer the right way. With vocals as smooth and languid as a siren’s call, this song is best served contemplating the sea, but will go wonderfully with garden parties or picnics outings as well. Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Aldorande-Summer-Body/release/15463960
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Telephones – Summit (Wind Dance Dub) – 2020
50th post 🍾with a recent release from a much beloved producer of mine (in my first Youtube upload as well). The Norwegian producer outdid himself again in his EP “Point Breaks / Beach Breaks” full of eclectic productions mixing Balearic, Cosmic, Italo House, Hip Hop… “Summit (Wind Dance Dub)” is a real gem, which will…
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David Arch – Bass Shuttle – 1986
A pleasant composition of the British pianist David Arch, who later became famous for its piano arrangements in hundreds of popular films. A shout out as well to Sentinel Island Disco for the upload and for their many gems on their channel 👏 Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/David-Arch-Full-Frontal/release/2714946
Jams & Gems 💎🎷💃🏽 