Forgotten Treasure: Miles Davis “My Funny Valentine” (1964)
Ok Ok saying Miles Davis and Forgotten in the same sentence is pretty ridiculous, I know. Davis is a name that has and will continue to surpass time because of the amazing musician he was and the epic life he lived. But hear me out, see recently my mother has …
Future Classic: Jazz Collective “Jazz Collective LP”
I really wanted to keep this one all to myself and put it out on my next MIMS radio show but good things are made to be shared! Big up to the homie Lefto for putting me on to this one. Japan has had an amazing cutting edge jazz scene …
Jazz Amnesty Sound System #24
Yet another JAZZ excursion from the Jazz Amnesty Sound System boys (Andy Williams & Dj Luv) who are doing an absolutely wonderful job of sharing and educating us on the endless history of jazz music. JASS #24 focuses mainly on hard bop (approx mid-50’s). You know: Miles, Hank Mobley, Art …
Chris Dave (Drums) x Fela Kuti
“Chris Dave is probably the most dangerous drummer alive. He is totally reinventing just what you can do with drums.” – ?uestlove And in case you haven’t seen some of his other videos, here are absolutely mind blowing covers of tracks from Portishead, Bob James, Kanye, ATCQ, … Chris Dave …
Jazz Amnesty Sound System – “Future Past J.a.s.s.” Sweet Daddy Luv Solo
There are two factors that have stood out as major motivators in the evolution of jazz. One is the creation of new styles of music and the second is the advancement of technology. With this mix sweet daddy luv blends records from the last 20 years made by artists that …
Jazz Amnesty Sound System #22
The history of the motion picture industry goes way back to the turn of the 20th century, at about the same time “jass” was forming at the mouth of The Big Muddy. Due to the fact that these two art forms grew up side by side there are many examples …
BadBadNotGood “BBNG 2”
Oooohweee, we’re excited for this one. A brand new 12 track record from one of our favorite up and coming bands in the world. And they just happen to be our neighbours from good ol’ Toronto. We had the pleasure of organizing their first show in Montreal a few months …
Future Classic: Gregory Porter “Be Good” (Lion’s Song)
First video from one of the records we were waiting impatiently for, Gregory Porter‘s new record called “Be Good” out on Motema music. We discovered him on his record called “Water” which had the absolute classic track called “1960 What“, which easily made it to our Best of 2011 list. …
Gilles Peterson “Soundsystem Culture and Dancefloor Retrospective” – BBC Radio1
It’s really strange for me to listen to the last few Gilles Peterson Worldwide shows on BBC Radio1. Other than the Montreal people who have helped and influenced me along the way, Gilles has always been my biggest influence. I started listening to the show in 2001 and have been …
Future Classic: Robert Glasper Experiment “Fever” Ft. Hindi Zahra (Bonus Track)
For all the soul heads I think it’s safe to assume that Robert Glasper‘s “Black Radio” was one record that we were all waiting for impatiently ever since hearing the Badu track and hearing about the impressive roster of guests. Well, the record didn’t disappoint that for sure: one of …
24 HOV Mixes: RILLY GUILTY (Montreal)
Here is a pretty awesome mix rescued from our very first “24 Hours of Vinyl” event. The whole event was probably my personal favorite of 2011 because I had some of Montreal’s most interesting DJ’s come through will absolutely wonderful music. It was quite the religious experience actually! Well, definitely …
Count Ossie and the Mystic Revelation
As a young boy Ossie grew up in a rasta community where he learned techniques of vocal chanting and hand drumming under the tutelage of Brother Job. In the early 1950s he set up a Rasta community in Rockfort on the east side of Kingston, where many of Kingston’s musicians …