Forgotten Treasure: Tonio Rubio Song “Bass in action n°2” (1973)
When I started listening to the french compilation “69 année mélodique: une certaine idée de la variété française 1964-1973″ on Fanon records, I know I was in for a couple of discoveries with rarities by the usual suspects like Dutronc or Gainsbourg. But one name was totally unfamiliar to me, …
Mix of the Day: “100 Years Of Sun Ra : Beneath The Sun” by Jazz Amnesty Sound System
via J.A.S.S: “Today Earth celebrates 100 years with the spirit known as Sun Ra. he came to our planet and created the Arkestra to spread love and knowledge through his cosmic tones. They played the music of the cosmos, jazz from other planets, melodies that echo throughout the universe, tonal …
Mix of the Day: Gilles Peterson “75 Years of Blue Note”
As it celebrates its 75th anniversary, the legendary Blue Note jazz label gets its back catalogue tackled by the also quite legendary British DJ and Radio host Gilles Peterson. Lots of classics in the mix as well as a few forgotten treasures! We suggest his show often enough that you …
New Release: BadBadNotGood “III”
via BBNG: “BADBADNOTGOOD is a young supremely talented trio of musicians made up of Matthew Tavares on keys, Chester Hansen on bass, and Alex Sowinski on drums. Since their inception at Humber College’s Music Performance program in 2011, the three have challenged the rule book on improvised instrumental music and …
Forgotten Treasure: Bora Rokovic “Nona” (1980)
I often say that the greatest thing about vinyl records are the stories that come with them. The sound quality, the artwork, putting the needle on the record all add to the magic. But for me, the real beauty comes with the context in which you got the record. You …
Guest Mix: LEFTO “Good Morning Sunshine”
We’ve been bugging our good friend Lefto to make us a little guest mix but seeing as the guy’s schedule is pretty much non-stop (worldwide touring, weekly radio show, videos, organizing shows) we figured we would just patiently wait for it. And finally in the spirit of the holidays he …
The Jazz Jousters “Autumn” Oscar Peterson Special
Millenium Jazz is a label and service provider based in London and home to talent from across the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Holland and Germany. via MilleniumJazz: “As a very productive year comes to a close, Millennium Jazz Music is proud to present ‘Autumn’, The Jazz Jousters 27th album in …
CUTHEAD “Forgotten Treasures Mix #16”
Here we are with another edition of the Forgotten Tresures series. Not only do we have a killer lineup of artists (Ta-Ku, Zed Bias, Paul Nice, Marc Mac and others) but the concept is wonderful too. We simply ask artists to make a mix based on their influences and roots. #16 features …
Mix of the Day: Jazz Amnesty Sound System #36 (1920’s Jazz)
via JASS: “The Jazz Amnesty Sound System have put together a nice little mix of jazz music from the 1920’s. Here’s jazz in the very early stages of it’s evolution. A time where the sound is fresh and new and the young whipper snappers that are creating it are at …
OPOLOPO “Forgotten Treasures Mix #15”
Here we are with another edition of the best damn mix series going on right now! Ok ok, we don’t usually brag about our own projects but we could not be more proud of the Forgotten Tresures series. Not only do we have a killer lineup of artists (Ta-Ku, Zed Bias, …
Zara McFarlane “Angie La La” feat. Leron Thomas (Yoruba Soul Mix)
via @Brownswood: Yoruba Soul Mix is taken from the first single ‘Angie La La’ from Zara’s forthcoming album ‘If You Knew Her’ which is to be released in 2014. The single is out on 25th November 2013 and can be pre ordered from iTunes here: smarturl.it/AngieLaLa
Psycut presents “Jazz Dance Only” mix series
DJ PSYCUT was born in the suburb of Paris. As a music and vinyl addict, he created his own universe among following styles: Soul, Jazz, Funk, Independent Hip Hop, Nu Soul, Afro Beat, Samba Soul, Latin Groove, Deep House, Broken Beat, Wonky, … He organized the famous concept party in …