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[re:jazz] feat. Tobias Kremer Bigband - People Hold On

[re:jazz] feat. Tobias Kremer Bigband – People Hold On

I think we need more Jazz interpretations of classic House tunes. Two years before Christian Prommer released his excellent “Drum Lesson Vol. 1” in 2008, [re:jazz] came up with vocal jazz interpretations of classics such as Coldcut’s “People Hold On”, Ce Ce Peniston’s “Finally”, and Roy Davis Jr.’s “Gabrielle”, sung...
Ad Bourke - En Trance

Ad Bourke – En Trance

Another recent downtempo find. Play it loud!
The Anders Hjelmstad Experience - Mystic Brew

The Anders Hjelmstad Experience – Mystic Brew

This is another great find from my recent listening spree. It’s a cover of Ronnie Foster’s “Mystic Brew”, which has been sampled by numerous Hip-Hop and R&B artists. I’ve never heard of The Anders Hjelmstad Experience, and their identity seems to be a mystery. The first 2 pages of Google...
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Bill Summers - Brazilian Skies

Bill Summers – Brazilian Skies

I knew this Brazilian JazzFunk workout sounded familiar! When I bought the mp3 in 2010, I didn’t realize it had been sitting on my shelf since 1999 inside the “Mundial Muzique” 3xLP on Guidance. I just had a facepalm moment while looking it up on Discogs.
Bennson - Can't Get Enough

Bennson – Can’t Get Enough

Great NuSoul tune from Ben Grayson’s album, “Let The Love”, released on Raw Fusion in 2008. Available where fine music is sold and streamed.
Todd Terje - Glittertind

Todd Terje – Glittertind

While everybody’s still drooling over Todd Terje’s “Inspector Norse” from his latest EP, I’m gonna take you back to 2005 for one of his earlier releases with a little more emotion. “Glittertind” is on the B-Side of the first release on Prins Thomas’ Full Pupp label.
The Brand New Heavies feat. N'Dea Davenport - Never Stop (The Blaze Shelter Mix)

The Brand New Heavies feat. N’Dea Davenport – Never Stop (The Blaze Shelter Mix)

While the David Morales remixes might be the most popular, I love the Blaze remixes just as much. Going by the FFRR catalog numbers, the Blaze remixes came first. There is a third remix I’m curious about that is only available on a 12″ promo: The Blaze Axis Dub. If you have an audio sample,...
Art Blakey Big Band - Tippin'

Art Blakey Big Band – Tippin’

The 1957 album on Bethlehem Records features quite a lineup of musicians, but “Tippin’”, written by Donald Byrd, only features a quintet: Walter Bishop on piano, Art Blakey on drums, Donald Byrd on trumpet, John Coltrane on tenor sax, and Wendell Marshall on bass. My kind of hard bop.
Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience - The Crown (Volcov Edit)

Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience – The Crown (Volcov Edit)

I don’t think this Stevie Wonder production from 1983 is an obscure classic, which is why I’m surprised I had not heard it until 2 years ago on Grant Nelson’s “Housecall“. The original 12″ version is over 10 minutes long, so Enrico Crivellaro, aka Isoul8, aka Volcov, took the best parts and edited it down...
Pitchben - Keep Giving Me Love

Pitchben – Keep Giving Me Love

My favorite track from Pitchben’s 2-month-old debut album “Pitchslap” on Compost. It’s oozing with D-Train influence.
Romanthony Presents Lifestyles - Trust (Kerri Chandler Dub)

Romanthony Presents Lifestyles – Trust (Kerri Chandler Dub)

I heard this for the first time while digging through the bins at the now defunct Rhythm & Culture record store in DC 10 years or so ago. I had not been aware of the original “Ghost Mix” until I heard Doug Smith (of 95 North fame) play both mixes back to back. I then...
Eko - Kilimandjaro My Home

Eko – Kilimandjaro My Home

Here’s some Afrobeat to start off the new year in style. The original vinyl LP and single don’t come cheap, and neither is the compilation that features “Kilimandjaro My Home”, along with many other great Afro Rhythms. That’s where online music stores and services come in.