2nd September 2010
It’s a story of great endurance if you think about it. Thirty-eight years and counting is the time covered by the successful careers of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen; independently, and together as Steely Dan.
These two gentlemen have provided us with a catalogue of music which has an enduring appeal and thankfully the ability to defy the notion of both stereotype and the sad attitudes of bigots. From Steely Dan’s debut in 1972 through to Donald Fagen’s last solo project back in 2006, twelve tracks are on offer here which prove beyond all doubt, both the durability and versatility of Messrs. Becker and Fagen. The proof is in the listening.
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Extra Inches
The Music of Steely Dan & Donald Fagen
2nd September 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Steely Dan FM FM (Soundtrack) 1978
Steely Dan The Caves Of Altamira The Royal Scam 1976
Donald Fagen Tomorrow’s Girls Kamakiriad 1993
Steely Dan Do It Again Can’t Buy A Thrill 1972
Donald Fagen The Nightfly The Nightfly 1982
Steely Dan What A Shame About Me Two Against Nature 2000
Donald Fagen H Gang Morph The Cat 2006
Steely Dan Peg Aja 1977
Steely Dan The Fez The Royal Scam 1976
Steely Dan Hey Nineteen Gaucho 1980
Donald Fagen The Goodbye Look The Nightfly 1982
Steely Dan Rikki Don’t Lose That Number Pretzel Logic 1974
2nd September 2010
The Soul Unsigned radio show is presented by Phil Driver with the occasional guest DJ dropping by. It features a weekly mix of Soul, Funk, Jazz and quality R&B from today’s unsigned and independent artists. Many of the tracks featured on the show end up on compilations released on the associated Soul Unsigned record label, which is building a worldwide reputation as one of the leading sources of new and independent soul music.
Soul Unsigned
2nd September 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Richard Earnshaw Good Love In Time 2010
Jeff Hendrick Saturday SOS Remix 2010
Tim Terry Experience Spread Love Born II Live 2010
Nash Reed Natural Soul Unsigned Vol 2 2009
The Drizabone Soul Family Slow Luv All The Way 2010
Dorian Wright Feel So High Mind Full Of Music 2010
Will Downing Feelin Alright Lust, Love, Lies 2010
Matt Bianco Half A Minute Joey Negro Sunburnt Mix 2010
Sule Feels Good Urban Soul Connection Vol. 1 2010
J. Red In Your Dreams Urban Soul Connection Vol. 1 2010
Ab+ Say It The Unentitled 2000
Me’Na Deja View Contemporary Soul Songbook 3 2010
Soul Continuum Talking To Myself Phoenix To Fox 2010
Roland Schwarz The Crunch The Crunch EP 2009
Episode 20: Re-New Orleans
Five years ago this week, one of America’s greatest cities was 80% underwater. This show is a remembrance of what happened, a celebration of the New Orlean’s rebirth, and a call for continued renewal in the face of oil and all other odds.
We start off with Pops asking the question, “Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?”. Harry Connick Jr. gives us an aural tour of the cities essence & John Boutte follows with a musical reflection on what happened 80 years ago in the streets of Evangeline, as well as 5 years ago in the Lower Nine. Terence Blanchard sounds off with his visceral emotional reaction to Katrina, Irvin Mayfield plays a Jazz eulogy for his beloved city – and then we Second Line through the streets as Los Hombres provide a ‘Creole Groove’ to let you know that some things never die.
Then, to reveal the cities rebirth I take you to a party featuring the funkiest bands in the Crescent City – Jon Cleary, Trombone Shorty, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Astral Project, Papa Grows Funk, and the Neville Brothers.
We end with a reflection from Harry Connick Jr., reminding us what happened so that it never happens again.
This show is like the city of New Orleans itself – full of sorrow and joy, reflection and celebration in the face of death itself. There is a time to mourn and a time to dance – and this show does both , , , with a big ‘ol dose of hope.
Please feel free to send all comments and suggestions to Scott@SoulandJazz.com. It’s always a pleasure to hear from you.
Continuum – A Journey Through Jazz
Episode 20 – Re-New Orleans
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Louis Armstrong Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans New Orleans 1947
Harry Connick Jr. New Orleans Chanson du Vieux Carré 2007
John Boutté Louisiana 1927 The Rebirth: The Sound of New Orleans 2006
Terence Blanchard The Water A Tale Of God’s Will (A Requiem For Katrina) 2007
Irvin Mayfield Just A Closer Walk With Thee Higher Ground: Hurricane Relief Benefit 2005
Los Hombres Calientes Creole Groove Vol. 4: Vodou Dance 2003
Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen Been and Gone Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen 2002
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews & Orleans Avenue We Gonna Make You Orleans & Claiborne 2005
Big Sam’s Funky Nation Up In Here Peace, Love & Understanding 2008
Astral Project Crescent City Strut Big Shot 2002
Papa Grows Funk Slinky Snake Live at the Leaf 2006
Neville Brothers Poppa Funk Walkin’ In The Shadow Of Life 2004
Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen More Hipper Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen 2002
Harry Connick Jr. All Those People Oh, My Nola 2007
28th August 2010
If you missed the Saturday show just gone on WCLK Atlanta ‘The Jazz Of The City’, then every Monday there’s another chance for you to hear SoulandJazz.com’s Brian Hurst on his weekly US radio show. Three hours of contemporary Soul and Jazz along with everything else in between.
Alternatively, listen live in Atlanta every Saturday 6:00-9:00 p.m. EDT on 91.9 FM or online: wclk.com
Stereo, not stereotypical
Enjoy!
WCLK Atlanta, Georgia
The Hurst Selection – London to Atlanta
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. EDT
28th August 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
6:00 – 6:49 p.m.
Glam Sam And His Combo Give It To Me Baby The Paradise Groove 2010
Brian Culbertson feat. Kenny Lattimore Another Love XII 2010
Tom Glide & The Luv All Stars Love Is Comin’ Up In The Name Of Luv 2010
Claudia Hayden So Claudia Abstract 2010
Seductive Souls Your Love Spirit 2010
Paula Ralph-Birkett Fearless Download 2010
Glam Sam And His Combo La Fiesta The Paradise Groove 2010
CeCe Winans Slippin’ Everlasting Love 1998
Tommy Sims A New Jam Peace And Love 2000
Darwin Hobbs & Michael McDonald Everyday Everyday 2000
6:51 – 7:49 p.m.
Fred Wesley Watermelon Man 7″ Single 1972
(Also to be found on: James Brown The Singles. Volume 8: 1972-1973)
The 3 Pieces Backed Up Against The Wall Vibes Of Truth 1975
Pleasure Joyous Joyous 1977
The Players Association I Like It The Players Association 1979
Brass Construction Movin’ Brass Construction 1975
Harvey Mason Groovin’ You Groovin’ You 1979
Basement Freaks Mission Jazz Beat Dilla EP 2010
Maddslinky feat. Omar Special (At Jazz Remix) Download 2010
The Filthy Six Lick Du Jour The Filthy Six 2010
Daryl Hall I’m In A Philly Mood Soul Alone 1993
Impromp2 I Wanna Know It Is What It Is 2009
José James Lay You Down Blackmagic 2010
7:51 – 8:49 p.m.
Gregory Porter Black Nile Water 2010
Mondo Grosso feat. Tania Maria MG4BB MG4 2000
Los Charly’s Orchestra Black Boy Lane Chicano Disco Funk 2010
Soil & “Pimp” Sessions My Foolish Heart (Crazy In Mind) 6 2010
James Brown She’s The One Originally Unissued 1969
Fred Wesley and The JB’s Sportin’ Life Black Caesar 1973
The JB’s Pass The Peas 7″ Single 1972
(Also to be found on: James Brown The Singles. Volume 8: 1972-1973)
James Brown The Payback The Payback 1973
Richard Earnshaw In Time (Grant Nelson Remix) Download 2010
Roy Ayers & Bah Samba Positive Vibes Download 2010
Sylvester Give It Up (Don’t Make Me Wait) Too Hot To Sleep 1981
Dayton Promise Me Feel The Music 1983
Earth, Wind & Fire I’ve Had Enough Raise! 1981
8:51 – 9:00 p.m.
Soweto Kinch Never Ending The New Emancipation 2010
August 2010
Hi Folks and welcome to the August episode of Aquarium, the monthly Live Tropical Fish podcast on SoulandJazz.com, a special all-music holiday edition of 21 tracks focused on Black Jazz of the seventies with some incursions in Funk and Jazz-Funk from the same period.
We start our show with a killer track: Here and Now, from the Headhunters first album Survival of the Fittest, produced by Herbie Hancock, with Paul Jackson on the bass, Blackbird McKnight on guitar and Harvey Mason on percussion (not on drums).
Two great tracks follow: Ayoka, from E.W. Wainwright’s album African Roots of Jazz, and The Last Poets with Tribute to Obabi (Ogun) from their album Chastisment.
We continue with Donald Smith, the younger brother of the more famous Lonnie Liston Smith, with the track Nameless from his 1976 album Luv (featuring Cecil McBee and Jack Dejohnnette), Gregory Charles Royal with Dancer from the album Dream Come True and the Ensemble Al-Salaam with Peace from their 1974 album The Sojourner on Strata East label.
Now we have a little Jazz-Funk insert, with Rien Ne Va Plus by Funk Factory, from their 1975 album featuring Steve Gadd on drums, Anthony Jackson on bass, and the Polish jazz legends Michal Urbaniak and Urszula Dudziak. There’s also Eddie Russ with Take a Look at Yourself (this guy knows how to play his Rhodes) from his 1978 album of the same title.
Ronnie Laws comes next, with Tidal Wave from his 1975 album Pressure Sensitive on Blue Note records, Roy Ayers with Daddy Bug from his 1969 album featuring Buster Williams on bass and Herbie Hancock on keyboards, produced by Herbie Mann.
Also, three very spiritual tracks: Lightmen Plus One with Cold Bair, from their 1972 album Energy Control Center, Bobby Jackson with Paul’s Ark from his 1966 album The Cafe Extra-Ordinaire Story and Cecil McBee with Tulsa Black from his 1974 album Mutima on Strata East label.
Then we have Dee Dee Bridgewater with her version of People Make The World Go Round, The Ensemble Al-Salaam again with Circles, and Juju with Nia, from their 1974 album Chapter Two: Nia.
A little Jazz-Funk again with Tom Scott’s Looking Out for Number 7 (obviously in 7) and the german combo Dave Pike Set with But Anyway (in 6) from their 1972 album Infra-Red.
The last three tracks? Sax player Rudolph Johnson with Fonda, from his 1971 album Spring Rain on Black Jazz records, Shamek Farrah and Sonelius Smith with Juluis from their 1977 album The World of Children on Strata East and Eddie Kendricks with the truly inspired My People… Hold On from his 1972 album People… Hold On.
Enjoy the show and please send your feedback to info@livetropicalfish.it
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Aquarium
August 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
The Headhunters Here and Now Survival of the Fittest 1975
E.W. Wainwright Ayoka African Roots of Jazz 1981
The Last Poets Tribute to Obabi (Ogun) Chastisment 1972
Donald Smith Nameless Luv 1976
Gregory Charles Royal Dancer Dream Come True 1979
The Ensemble Al-Salaam Peace The Sojourner 1974
Funk Factory Rien Ne Va Plus Funk Factory 1975
Eddie Russ Take a Look at Yourself Take a Look at Yourself 1978
Ronnie Laws Tidal Wave Pressure Sensitive 1975
Roy Ayers Daddy Bug Daddy Bug 1969
Lightmen Plus One Cold Bair Energy Control Center 1972
Bobby Jackson Paul’s Ark The Cafe Extra-Ordinaire Story 1966
Cecil McBee Tulsa Black Mutima 1974
Dee Dee Bridgewater People Make the World Go Round Afro Blue 1974
The Ensemble Al-Salaam Circles The Sojourner 1974
Juju Nia Chapter Two: Nia 1974
Tom Scott Looking Out for Number 7 New York Connection 1975
Dave Pike Set But Anyway Infra-Red 1972
Rudolph Johnson Fonda Spring Rain 1971
Shamek Farrah & Sonelius Smith Juluis The World of the Children 1977
Eddie Kendricks My People… Hold On People… Hold On 1972
26th August 2010
The Soul Unsigned radio show is presented by Phil Driver with the occasional guest DJ dropping by. It features a weekly mix of Soul, Funk, Jazz and quality R&B from today’s unsigned and independent artists. Many of the tracks featured on the show end up on compilations released on the associated Soul Unsigned record label, which is building a worldwide reputation as one of the leading sources of new and independent soul music.
Soul Unsigned
26th August 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
The Drizabone Soul Family Hit That Spot All The Way 2010
Richard Earnshaw My Door Is Open In Time 2010
Izzy Dunn Nothing But Love Cries And Smiles 2010
Dorian Wright Say I Do Mind Full Of Music 2010
DJ Aphreme Ft J.S.O.U.L. Take Your Heart (Promo) 2010
Paula Ralph-Birkett Fearless (Download) 2010
Mamayo Ft Mandy Lecointe Waiting Contemporary Soul Songbook 3 2010
Basement Freaks Mission Jazz Basement Freaks 7″ 2010
Claudia Hayden So Claudia Abstract 2010
Jannine Constant Evolution Strength, Wisdom And Growth 2010
Missipi The Book Of Life The Book Of Life 2010
Carmen Rogers It’s Me The Bitter Suite 2010
Ty Causey Love Ii The Bone Down Ii Earth 2010
Flashbaxx Voodoo Therapy (Promo) 2009
(Tracks hand-selected by legendary baritone, Mr. Jamie Davis)
Following on from our first installment, we are proud to present Extra Inches: The Music of Stevie Wonder Vol. 2 – this time round it’s Jamie Davis, who has kindly taken time out from his busy touring schedule to select tracks by the great man that have inspired him over the last forty years. His thoughts on Steveland Morris? “There is no other musician that has created so many rhythmic passages that dominates the music scene today”. How could we disagree? He’s also added some notes to each song, giving you his personal view on this thirteen track, musical showcase.
As (Songs In the Key Of Life – 1976)
This is one of the most vocally astounding songs Stevie ever sang – certainly not for an inexperienced vocalist.
If Your Love Cannot Be Moved (A Time To Love 2005)
A man being stuck in a rut and never experiencing the true meaning of love for mankind. Once again, a stunning show of versatility of this man’s voice.
Superstition (Talking Book – 1972)
He knocks it out the park with this funk masterpiece.
Master Blaster (Jammin’) (Hotter Than July – 1980)
What can I say? Grown up funk.
Never In Your Sun (In Square Circle – 1985)
He found her, but couldn’t make it work. Musically brilliant.
Send One Your Love (Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants – 1979)
Mature vocal styling with island influences.
Pastime Paradise (Songs In The Key Of Life – 1976)
This tune takes mans seemingly never ending struggle with himself
Golden Lady (Innervisions – 1973)
My take on this one is? He’s beggin!
Overjoyed (In Square Circle – 1985)
This tune is almost cosmic in its haunting melody. It’s one my favourites!
Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away (Fullfillingness First Finale – 1974)
Stevie’s expression of his spiritual awareness. He lets us look inside and understand his view on spirituality.
Ribbon In The Sky (Stevie Wonder’s Original Musiquarium I – 1981)
He does it again, penning a tune that can be transformed into any format .
All Is Fair In Love (Innervisions – 1973)
One again the vocals are absolutely masterful.
Free (Characters – 1987)
The master at work with his revelation of his spirit.
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The Music of Stevie Wonder Vol.2
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Stevie Wonder As Songs In The Key Of Life 1976
Stevie Wonder If Your Love Cannot Be Moved A Time To Love 2005
Stevie Wonder Superstition Talking Book 1972
Stevie Wonder Master Blaster (Jammin’) Hotter Than July 1980
Stevie Wonder Never In Your Sun In Square Circle 1985
Stevie Wonder Send One Your Love Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants 1979
Stevie Wonder Pastime Paradise Songs In The Key Of Life 1976
Stevie Wonder Golden Lady Innervisions 1973
Stevie Wonder Overjoyed In Square Circle 1985
Stevie Wonder Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away Fullfillingness First Fianle 1974
Stevie Wonder Ribbon In The Sky Original Musiquarium 1981
Stevie Wonder All In Love Is Fair Innervisions 1973
Stevie Wonder Free Characters 1987
Episode 3 – New Swing
This episode of Swing takes us into the 21st century with some recent Big Band music brought to you by some of the best in the business. You’ll hear from the latest incarnation of The Gene Krupa Orchestra, as well as songs swung and sung by Ann Hampton Callaway, Deborah Brown, Patti Austin and The Manhattan Transfer. You’ll also hear from the likes of Quincy Jones along with Ray Charles & Stevie Wonder . . . and even some Michael Jackson music given the swing treatment by Paul Anka. The amazing Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band weighs in, as do heavy weights with the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band and much more.
Swing never dies – it just gets clearer when they record it in stereo. Enjoy the ride!
Swing!
Episode 3 – New Swing
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Michael Berkowitz & The Gene Krupa Orchestra Genes’ Boogie Gene’s Boogie Thinking Of Gene 2007
Ann Hampton Callaway Swingin’ Away The Blues Blues In The Night 2006
Deborah Brown I Don’t Get Around Much Anymore International Incident 2003
Patti Austin Lady Be Good Avant Gershwin 2007
Cincinnati Pops Orch. (Feat Manhattan Transfer) Choo Choo Ch Boogie Got Swing! 2003
Quincy Jones (Feat. Ray Charles & Stevie Wonder) Let The Good Times Roll Q’s Juke Joint 1995
Paul Anka The Way You Make Me Feel Rock Swings 2005
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band The Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes The Phat Pack 2006
Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band (Feat James Moody & Roberta Gambarini) Cool Breeze I’m Beboppin’ Too 2009
Del Baroni On The Air Orchestra Caravan On The Air Swing Band 2001
Wayne Bergeron Georgia Plays Well With Others 2007
Slide Hampton & The World Of Trombones Lester Leaps In Spirit Of The Horn 2002
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band Play That Funky Music The Phat Pack 2006
Episode 19: New Grooves
I thought it was about time I got my groove back, so I present you with twelve tracks that I’ve been enjoying this summer to facilitate your own personal groove in these final days of the season.
We start the party with something new from Richard Earnshaw and move immediately to current tunes from old masters of Funk & Fusion – Stanley Clarke, George Duke, and Lenny White. We also hear new songs in a style that used be known as ‘Acid Jazz’ rom Incognito, Live Tropical Fish, Elizabeth Shepherd, and Dorian Wright . . . today I think we just call this style of music ‘good’ and ‘funky’. If you stick with the groove straight through, you’ll also hear some new music that’s hard to classify in a singular genre from Derek Frank, Gerardo Frisina, Big Band Splash and Claudia Hayden.
All in all it’s a stone cold gas with some Jazz, Funk, Soul, R&B and Latin mixed in a brand new bag full of groove gumbo. So, kick back, dig, and enjoy the ride!
If you have any comments, questions, ideas, suggestions or submissions – as always, I would love to hear from you at Scott@SoulandJazz.com.
Continuum – A Journey Through Jazz
Episode 19 – New Grooves
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Richard Earnshaw Green Room In Time 2010
Stanley Clarke I Want To Play For You The Stanley Clarke Band 2010
George Duke Stupid Is As Stupid Does Déjà Vu 2010
Lenny White Dark Moon Anomaly 2010
Incognito (feat. Vanessa Haynes) Life Ain’t Nothing But A Good Thing Transatlantic R.P.M. 2010
Live Tropical Fish (feat. Alison Crockett) Slide Away The Day Is Too Short To Be Selfish 2010
Elizabeth Shepherd It’s Coming Heavy Falls The Night 2010
Dorian Wright You Got A Bad Thing Mind Full Of Music 2010
Derek Frank Smack Dab Let The Games Begin 2010
Gerardo Frisina High Hat Join The Dance 2010
Big Band Splash East Of The Funk Another Apple 2010
Claudia Hayden Jaguars On The Prowl Abstact 2010
21st August 2010
If you missed the Saturday show just gone on WCLK Atlanta ‘The Jazz Of The City’, then every Monday there’ll be another chance for you to hear S&J’s Brian Hurst on his US radio show. Three hours of contemporary soul and jazz along with everything else in between.
Alternatively, listen live in Atlanta every Saturday 6:00-9:00 p.m. EDT on 91.9 FM or online: wclk.com
Stereo, not stereotypical.
Enjoy!
WCLK Atlanta, Georgia
The Hurst Selection – London to Atlanta
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. EDT
21st August 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
6:00 – 6:49 p.m.
Chaka Khan And The Melody Still Lingers On (A Night In Tunisia) –
What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me 1981
Esperanza Spalding Winter Sun Chamber Music Society 2010
The Haggis Horns Keep On Dancing Keep On Movin’ 2010
Izzi Dunn Gangstar B’ Cries & Smiles 2010
The Stanley Clarke Band I Wanna Play For You Too The Stanley Clarke Band 2010
Incognito feat. Mario Biondi Can’t Get Enough Transatlantic RPM 2010
Brandhi Irvon The Vision The Renaissance Room 2010
Chapter 8 How Can I Get Next To You This Love’s For Real 1985
Kleeer Intimate Connection Intimate Connection 1984
Beverley Trotman Heaven Help Us All (The MDC Remix) -
Voice Of Hope (Special Remix Edition) – 2010
6:51 – 7:49 p.m.
Johnnie Taylor What About My Love What About My Love 1982
BeBe & CeCe Winans Heaven Heaven 1988
Don Blackman Heart’s Desire Don Blackman 1982
Seawind What Cha’ Doin’ Seawind 1980
Dayton The Sound Of Music Feel the Music 1983
Teena Marie Behind The Groove Lady T 1980
Blue Six Anything Is Possible Noesis 2010
Zo! Flight Of The Blackbyrd Sunstorm 2010
Aroop Roy Dirty Groove Nomadic Soul 2010
Kabanya Chemise Still Small Voice The Mosaic 2010
Jeff Lorber Fusion Rain Dance/Wanna Fly Now Is The Time 2010
Keith Ferguson Honest I Do Honest I Do 2010
7:51 – 8:49 p.m.
East Coast Offering Mr. Peanut East Coast Offering 1984
Herb Alpert Red Hot Blow Your Own Horn 1983
Deodato Night Cruiser Night Cruiser 1980
Donald Byrd & 125th St. NYC Love Has Come Around Love Byrd 1981
Herbie Hancock Magic Number Magic Windows 1981
Brian Culbertson feat. Chuck Brown Feelin’ It XII 2010
Conya Doss What We Gon’ Do Blu Transition 2010
Joy Dennis He Awaits Music Is… 2010
Style Council Long Hot Summer (Club Mix) Introducing…The Style Council 1983
Sade Nothing Can Come Between Us Stronger Than Pride 1988
Roy Ayers There’s A Masterplan Africa, Centre Of The World 1981
8:51 – 9:00 p.m.
Roman Andrén People Make The World Go Round Color Green 2010
The Ladies – a series that we know will run and run. Where though, is the right place to start? In no order of preference we begin with Cherokee from ten years back and her fine set ‘I Love You … Me’ – we play the marvellous ‘Misty’. The much missed Aaliyah is next, reminding us of the obvious talent this young lady possessed. Such vintage performers as Gladys Knight, Angela Winbush, Anita Baker, Donna Summer, Chaka Khan and Patti Austin are also on hand to lend some serious weight, not literally I hope you understand, to the proceedings. The once teenage sensation Evelyn Champagne King is also here, with the Kashif produced ‘Back to Love’, as are one of the great soul pairings: Millie Jackson and Isaac Hayes from the ‘Royal Rappin’’ set in 1980. Also here are Viola Wills with ‘Dare To Dream’ from 1985 and a lady with a very bright future: Debόrah Bond, with one of the soul cuts of the decade: ‘See You In My Dreams’. It’s all good.
Extra Inches
The Ladies Vol.1
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Cherokee Misty I Love You… Me 1999
Aaliyah Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number 1994
Angela Winbush Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler) Angela Winbush 1994
Gladys Knight & The Pips Taste Of Bitter Love About Love 1980
Anita Baker Angel The Songstress 1983
Donna Summer Winter Melody Four Seasons Of Love 1976
Evelyn Champagne King Back To Love Get Loose 1982
Patti Austin Wait For Me Love Is Gonna Getcha 1990
Debόrah Bond See You In My Dreams Day After 2003
Viola Wills Dare To Dream Dare To Dream 1985
Millie Jackson/Isaac Hayes Sweet Music, Soft Lights & You Royal Rappin’ 1980
Chaka Khan What Ch’a Gonna Do For Me What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me 1981
19th August 2010
The Soul Unsigned radio show is presented by Phil Driver with the occasional guest DJ dropping by. It features a weekly mix of Soul, Funk, Jazz and quality R&B from today’s unsigned and independent artists. Many of the tracks featured on the show end up on compilations released on the associated Soul Unsigned record label, which is building a worldwide reputation as one of the leading sources of new and independent soul music.
Soul Unsigned
19th August 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Richard Earnshaw Waiting In Time 2010
Savista Im On My Way Business Or Pleasure 2010
Jannine Let It Flow Strength, Wisdom & Growth 2010
Seductive Souls Favela Funk Spirit 2010
Devier What You Need (Promo) 2010
Dorian Wright Perfect World Mind Full Of Music 2010
Philly Fusion Project Cognitive Sexuality Pure 2010
D’Maestro Everything Sanity 2010
Jaafar Can We Make Time Travel Light 2010
Nicci Canada Selah (Download) 2010
Izbeh In My Lonliness (Promo) 2010
Jason Mitchell Where Do We Go Life Wisdom 2010
The New Congress With Me Contemporary Soul Songbook 3 2010
Larry Ellis Jr Inside The Pocket Impressions 2010
18th August 2010
The second installment from these two powerhouses of Soul and Funk sees an eleven track ‘Selection’ from 1980-2009. From Lady T in 1980 to Congo Square last year, proof if it were ever needed of these two’s enduring appeal. There also the full length version of Standing On The Top which sees Rick James aongside The Temptations on this powerhouse of a song. Volume 1 was good, Volume 2 helps paint a more complete picture. Enjoy!
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The Music of Rick James & Teena Marie Vol.2
18th August 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Teena Marie Hit Me Where I Live La Dona 2004
Rick James Oh What A Night (4 Luv) Reflections 1984
Teena Marie feat. George Duke Congo Square Congo Square 2009
Teena Marie Behind The Groove Lady T 1980
Rick James Give It To Me Baby Street Songs 1981
Teena Marie Just Us Two Ivory 1990
The Temptations feat. Rick James Standing On The Top Reunion 1982
Teena Marie It Must Be Magic It Must Be Magic 1981
Rick James 17 Reflections 1984
Teena Marie You Baby Congo Square 2009
Rick James Super Freak Street Songs 1981
Episode 18: Caliente Chill
In the heat of mid-August, with summer vacations coming to a close, I wanted to offer something rather exotic – well, depending on where you’re from . . . if you’re Brazilian it’s probably not so exotic, but everyone else will most assuredly think it is. 
Thus I bring you “Caliente Chill” which doesn’t make a lot of sense, since Caliente is a Spanish word meaning hot, and pretty much every song in this episode is in Portuguese . . . but leave it to an American to mix up languages. Hopefully the music will make up for the fact that I didn’t know the Portuguese word for “hot”.
So – get a cool beverage, kick back and enjoy the bossa groove, summer samba, and chilled Brazilian beats presented by Jazzelicious, Jazzinho, Marissa, Bossacucanova, and Randy Brecker as well as Esperanza Spalding, Paula Morelenbaum, Rosalia De Sousa, S-Tone Inc., Nick Bernard, Nova Nola (featuring Sasha Masakowski) and Ernest “EC3″ Coleman.
I would love to hear from you with any comments, suggestions, requests for future shows, music submissions, etc. Just send me an e-mail at scott@soulandjazz.com.
Continuum – A Journey Through Jazz
Episode 18 – Caliente Chill
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Jazzelicious Sambossa The Best of Jazzelicious 2008
Jazzinho Moody Maria Jazzinho 2003
Cycle Quiet Blue Bossa Brava – Tropicale! 2000
Marissa Saudade Fez Um Samba Eu Sambo Mesmo! 2007
Bossacucanova Previsao Uma Batida Diferente 2007
Randy Brecker Rebento Randy in Brasil 2008
Esperanza Spalding Ponta De Areia Esperanza 2009
Paula Morelenbaum Brigas Nunca Mais Berimbaum 2004
Rozalia De Souza Onde Anda O Meu Amor Brasil Precisa Balancar 2009
S-Tone Inc. Beiro Do Mar Break N’ Bossa 8 2008
Nick Bernard Aromi Break N’ Bossa 8 2008
Nova Nola Um Fraze Wetland 2010
Ernest “EC3″ Coleman Heaven My Romance With Rhythms 2009
14th August 2010
If you missed the Saturday show just gone on WCLK Atlanta ‘The Jazz Of The City’, then every Monday there’ll be another chance for you to hear S&J’s Brian Hurst on his US radio show. Three hours of contemporary soul and jazz along with everything else in between.
Alternatively, listen live in Atlanta every Saturday 6:00-9:00 p.m. EDT on 91.9 FM or online: wclk.com
Stereo, not stereotypical.
Enjoy!
WCLK Atlanta, Georgia
The Hurst Selection – London to Atlanta
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. EDT
14th August 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
6:00 – 6:49 p.m.
Los Charly’s Orchestra Funk Inspector Chicano Disco Funk 2010
Zo! Flight Of The Blackbyrd Sunstorm 2010
Izzi Dunn Nothing But Love Cries & Smiles 2010
Tom Glide & The Luv All Stars What’s Your Fantasy In The Name Of Luv 2010
Rik Mol Gin Tonic Night Funk On Me 2010
Conya Doss What We Gon’ Do Blu Transition 2010
Brian Culbertson feat. Chuck Brown Feelin’ It XII 2010
Richard Earnshaw Green Room In Time 2010
Jeff Hendrick Back To The Days Color Blind 2010
Al Olive Slow Down Single 2010
Frank McComb Inspire A Life Single 2010
6:51 – 7:49 p.m.
Sun Conscience Sun Power 1978
Donald Byrd Think Twice Stepping Into Tomorrow 1974
The Brothers Johnson Ain’t We Funkin’ Now Blam! 1978
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway Back Together Again -
Roberta Flack featuring Donny Hathaway 1979
MFSB Summertime And I’m Feeling Mellow Summertime 1976
First Choice Love Thang Hold Your Horses 1979
Aroop Roy Dirty Groove Nomadic Soul 2010
Zo! feat. Lady Alma Free Your Mind Sunstorm 2010
Philly Fusion Project Warren’s Groove Pure 2010
Donald Fagen H Gang Morph The Cat 2006
Eric Roberson Hold On Unreleased 2002
Earth, Wind & Fire Brazilian Rhyme (Danny Krivit Re-edit) –
Soul Source Earth Wind & Fire Undergroove Collection 2004
Kevin East Angel Eyes Kevin East 2003
7:51 – 8:49 p.m.
Grady Tate Little Black Samba Body And Soul 1992
Santana Samba De Sausalito Welcome 1973
Nils Krogh Things We Do Things We Do 2007
Roger Glenn Rio Reachin’ 1976
Bill Summers Brazilian Skies Feel The Heat 1977
Norman Connors feat. Freddie Hubbard Samba For Maria Passion 1988
Rob Mullins Samba Soulscape 1985
Dorian Wright Say I Do Mind Full Of Music 2010
Brien Andrews Slow Motion Change 2010
Claudia Hayden Havana Mood Abstract 2010
Will Downing A Love Supreme Will Downing 1988
Fuse One Grand Prix Fuse One 1980
Herbie Hancock Motor Mouth Lite Me Up 1982
8:51 – 9:00 p.m.
The Root Source Firewalker Firewalker 2010
13th August 2010
Welcome to the dog days of summer! August’s edition of Downbeat starts off with the sweet vocals of Chelsea Baratz and grooves smoothly from that moment on. There’s Russell Gunn, Jeff Bradshaw, and Atlantan, Rod Young plus Donnie and Anthony David, who bring a soulful touch to the two-hours. Further down the line we serve music from John Beasley and there’s a quick nod to ‘those who have walked before us’ with a tune from Quincy Jones. Towards the tail end of proceedings vocal harmonies are served by Bobby McFerrin from the 2010 release, VOCAbuLaries.
As always, I invite you to reach out – you can catch me at traci@soulandjazz.com.
Until we meet again…
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Downbeat
13th August 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Chelsea Baratz In Faith In Faith 2010
Fragile State Hoop Dreams The Facts And The Dreams 2007
Nicola Kramer Need To Learn The Other Side 2007
Pat Appleton Nudity What’s Next 2007
Russell Gunn Lynne’s Joint Ethnomusicology Vol 4: Live In Atlanta 2004
Jeff Bradshaw On My Way Bone Deep 2003
Rod Young Terminus Atlanta Chilled 2010
Donnie Cloud 9 The Colored Section 2002
Anthony David Words The Red Clay Chronicles 2006
Corey It Just Iz Movin’ On 2006
Voodoo Funk Project Black Magic Deep In The Cut 2006
T76 Turntable Street Love 2007
Afro Blue Trio Unbroken Circle Unbroken Circle 1998
Snarky Puppy Alma The World Is Getting Smaller 2007
Jimmy Sommers If I Knew Sunset Collective 2007
John Beasley The Naked Camera Letter To Herbie 2008
Donna Gardier The City Steets Can U Feel It? 2005
Quincy Jones Walking In Space Walking In Space 1969
Alice Smith Fake Is The New Real For Lovers Dreamers And Me 2007
Michael Johnson Servant Master Servant Master 2005
Bobby Mcferrin Say Ladeo Vocalaliasions 2010
12th August 2010
The Soul Unsigned radio show is presented by Phil Driver with the occasional guest DJ dropping by. It features a weekly mix of Soul, Funk, Jazz and quality R&B from today’s unsigned and independent artists. Many of the tracks featured on the show end up on compilations released on the associated Soul Unsigned record label, which is building a worldwide reputation as one of the leading sources of new and independent soul music.
Soul Unsigned
12th August 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Seductive Souls Is This Love Spirit 2010
Wadz Ft Leon Beal We Can Make It Contemporary Soul 3 2010
Dorian Wright Feel So High Mind Full Of Music 2010
Josephene Shivers (Promo) 2010
Chocolate Butterfly Perfect Paradox Chocolate Butterfly 2002
Agapesoul Don’t Say You Love Me Daryl Anders EP 2010
Conya Doss What We Gon Do Blu Transition 2010
Crosscountrycollective Give It 2 Ya Contempojazzhopsoul EP 2010
Jumbo Aniebiet Love Change The World Brand New Day 2010
Beverley Trotman Heaven Help Us All (The MDC Remix) Voice Of Hope (Special Remix Edition) 2010
Bill Ortiz Ease My Mind From Where I Stand 2010
Sway Penala Lovely Lady My Story 2010
Steve Russell Gots Ta Be So Random 2010
Liz Yancey Friend Change 2010
Rik Mol Gin Tonic Night Funk On Me 2010
Back for August and ready for your ears, a twenty-three track ‘Selection’ presented exclusively on SoulandJazz.com
Will a little Soul help make your day somewhat easier? Maybe some Kenny Lattimore with Brian Culbertson, or from Transatlantic RPM, Incognito along with the guesting Mario Biondi. We’ve music from Beverley Trotman, Joy Dennis and Kabanya Chemise with a killer track from her forthcoming The Mosaic album. Also, and hot from Hawaii – Dorian Wright with two incredible songs from his Mind Full Of Music album.
Some Jazz perhaps? We’ve some classic Jeff Lorber Fusion, Esperanza Spalding from her forthcoming Chamber Music Society set and out of Holland: Rik Mol – or maybe it’s the Funk you’re looking for? Four tracks from Cameo could well do the trick and with music from 1975 – 1984, their musical development is on show for all to hear. We’ve also Derek Frank’s take on a Curtis classic, Brian Culbertson along with the returning Chuck Brown from his new XII set, The Stanley Clarke Band and Snarky Puppy with the super hot Whitecap track.
Whatever’s on your mind today, chances are we’ve got you covered. There’s plenty more of the good stuff that we haven’t mentioned as well, so our advice for today? Download, kick back, relax and enjoy!
The Hurst Selection
11th August 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Brian Culbertson feat. Chuck Brown Feelin’ It XII 2010
Dorian Wright Say I Do Mind Full Of Music 2010
Izzi Dunn Nothing But Love Cries & Smiles 2010
Cameo On The One Cameosis 1980
Cameo Hangin’ Downtown She’s Strange 1984
Cameo Find My Way Cardiac Arrest 1975
Cameo It’s Serious We All Know Who We Are 1977
Gregory Porter 1960 What? Water 2010
Incognito feat. Mario Biondi Can’t Get Enough Transatlantic RPM 2010
Dorian Wright Perfect World Mind Full Of Music 2010
Izzi Dunn Gangstar Bitch Cries & Smiles 2010
Esperanza Spalding Winter Sun Chamber Music Society 2010
Snarky Puppy Whitecap Tell Your Friends 2010
The Stanley Clarke Band I Wanna Play For You Too The Stanley Clarke Band 2010
Kabanya Chemise Tell Me The Mosaic 2010
Beverley Trotman Heaven Help Us All (The MDC Remix) Voice Of Hope (Special Remix Edition) 2010
Joy Dennis He Awaits Music Is… 2010
Jeff Lorber Fusion Rain Dance Water Sign 1979
Rik Mol Gin Tonic Night Funk On Me 2010
Brian Culbertson feat. Kenny Lattimore Another Love XII 2010
Richard Earnshaw Green Room In Time 2010
Los Charly’s Orchestra Disco Gamma Chicano Disco Funk 2010
Derek Frank Pusherman Let The Games Begin 2010
It was never a question of if, but when we would get round to producing a fitting tribute to the genius of Larry and Fonce Mizell – The Mizell Brothers. On offer here are twelve wonderful tracks that highlight their ability to write, produce and create a sound that many have tried, but failed to emulate.
In the early 1970’s the brothers formed Sky High productions and it is here, from the early part of their career as producers, that we concentrate on. From their Blue Note debut in 1972 with Donald Byrd’s Black Byrd through to the Soul of Rance Allen’s Reason To Survive in 1977, artists such as Bobbi Humphrey, Roger Glenn, Johnny Hammond and Gary Bartz all sounded magnificent under the watchful eyes and finely tuned ears of The Mizell Brothers.
Of course this is only part of the tale. In different capacities they worked alongside The Moments, LTD, The Jackson 5, Mary Wells and The Blackbyrds, but this is another story for another day. For the moment, treat your ears to some of the finest Jazz-Funk from the 70’s or from any decade for that matter.
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The Music of The Mizell Brothers
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Donald Byrd Black Byrd Black Byrd 1973
Bobbi Humphrey Blacks And Blues Blacks And Blues 1973
Roger Glenn Don’t Leave Reachin’ 1976
Johnny Hammond Tell Me What To Do Gears 1975
Donald Byrd Lansanna’s Priestess Street Lady 1973
Gary Bartz Carnival D’Espirit Music Is My Sanctuary 1977
Donald Byrd Wind Parade Places And Spaces 1975
Johnny Hammond Los Conquistadores Chocolates Gears 1975
Bobbi Humphrey Uno Esta Fancy Dancer 1975
Donald Byrd Think Twice Stepping Into Tomorrow 1974
Rance Allen Reason To Survive Say My Friend 1977
Donald Byrd Dominoes (Live) Blue Note Live At The Roxy 1976
7th August 2010
If you missed the Saturday show just gone on WCLK Atlanta ‘The Jazz Of The City’, then every Monday there’ll be another chance for you to hear S&J’s Brian Hurst on his US radio show. Three hours of contemporary soul and jazz along with everything else in between.
Alternatively, listen live in Atlanta every Saturday 6:00-9:00 p.m. EDT on 91.9 FM or online: wclk.com
Stereo, not stereotypical.
Enjoy!
WCLK Atlanta, Georgia
The Hurst Selection – London to Atlanta
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. EDT
7th August 2010
Artist – Track – Album – Year
6:00 – 6:49 p.m.
Incognito feat. Mario Biondi Can’t Get Enough Transatlantic RPM 2010
Dorian Wright Trying To Be Mind Full Of Music 2010
Brandhi Irvon The Vision The Renaissance Room 2010
Brian Culbertson feat. Chuck Brown Feelin’ It XII 2010
Big Band Splash It’s Crazy Another Apple 2010
Elizabeth Shepherd Seven Bucks Heavy Falls The Night 2010
Esperanza Spalding Really Very Small Chamber Music Society 2010
Beverley Trotman Heaven Help Us All (The MDC Remix) –
Voice Of Hope (Special Remix Edition) 2010
Keith Ferguson Honest I Do Honest I Do 2010
Dorian Wright Perfect World Mind Full Of Music 2010
Brian Culbertson feat. Kenny Lattimore Another Love XII 2010
Brien Andrews In The A.M. Change 2010
6:51 – 7:49 p.m.
Eddie Kendricks Girl, You Need A Change Of Mind People… Hold On 1972
The Fatback Band (Are You Ready) Do The Bus Stop Raising Hell 1975
Chocolate Milk Action Speaks Louder Than Words Action Speaks Louder Than Words 1975
Benny Golson I’m Always Dancin’ To The Music I’m Always Dancin’ To The Music 1979
Rick James You And I Come Get It 1978
Richard Earnshaw In Time In Time 2010
Los Charly’s Orchestra Black Boy Lane Chicano Disco Funk 2010
Youth Edition Working For Your Good Anything Is Possible 1999
Groove Theory Tell Me Groove Theory 1995
Linsey More Outta Life Perfect Love 1991
7:51 – 8:49 p.m.
Esperanza Spalding Winter Sun Chamber Music Society 2010
The Root Source Firewalker Firewalker 2010
Teodross Avery Tryin’ To Find The Light The Diva’s Choice 2009
Snarky Puppy Whitecap Tell Your Friends 2010
Omar Something Real Best By Far 2000
Live Tropical Fish feat. Omar Rubber Soul (Soul Simon’s Remix) –
The Day Is Too Short To Be Selfish 2010
Cool Million feat. Eugene & Dee Dee Wilde Loose Back For More 2010
Kenny G Hi How Ya Doin G Force 1983
Central Line Walking Into Sunshine Central Line 1981
Sly & Robbie Bass & Trouble Language Barrier 1985
8:51 – 9:00 p.m.
Soweto Kinch Never Ending The New Emancipation 2010