This mix was recorded by Matt Nelkin in the summer of 2018.  Thought we should finally upload it.  Hope you dig it!

Tracklist: 

Kaytranada - Lite Spots [0:00 - 2:45]
Lordamercy & Dego - What Does ItTake To Come In First [2:45 - 4:38]
Sabrina Malheiros - Clareia (2000 Black Remix) [4:38 - 7:38]
Bill Summers - Brazilian Skies (DJ Spinna & Ahmed Sirour Remix) [7:38 - 11:49]
Mafikizolo - Loot (Maw Remix) [11:49 - 14:48]
Maleet - Brotherhood [14:48 - 17:40]
DJ Eli - Warrior (Elemental) [17:40 - 21:50]
Byron The Aquarius - Run Sa [21:50 - 23:46]
Nicola Conte & Gianluca Petrella - Sun Song [23:46 - 27:04]
Cosmic Force - Trinidad Bump [27:04 - 30:03]
Lord Echo - The Sweetest Meditation ft. Mara TK [30:03 - 33:36]
Jorun Bombay - Expansions ft. Orit Shimoni [33:36 - 37:40]

Liquid Beat Radio - 7/21/21 (Summer Mix)

The Bristol-based Phuture Shock Musik label is getting ready to release a collaborative EP by Sean McCabe & Karmasound. Three tracks of soulful bruk vibes and we're here to give you a first listen of the second tune on there.

Release date: Aug 20th
Full article: www.steppinintotomorrow.com

★ PREMIERE ★ Sean McCabe & Karmasound - 'Can't Let It Go'

This Italian duo goes by the name of Re:Fill and they fuse 1970s jazz-funk, UKs broken beats, and Brazilian-like atmospheres into a refreshing sound for the dance floor. The album 'Cycles' will be released via Cognitiva Records and out tomorrow.

Release: June 3rd
Full article: www.steppinintotomorrow.com

★ PREMIERE ★ Re:Fill - 'Impulse'

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Taken from the album ‘Strata Records – The Sound of Detroit – Reimagined by Jazzanova’, BBE Music, DJ Amir and 180 Proof records present the 3rd single from this monumental project.

This release features remixes by Japanese Club Jazz pioneers Kyoto Jazz Massive, and Genre Blending New Yorkers, musclecars.

Kyoto Jazz Massive were enlisted to remix the Jazzanova reimagining of Sam Sanders’s iconic song Face at my Window. Their mix adds an intimate Jazz Club feel to vocalist Sean Haefeli’s recording, which highlights the dynamics of Sean’s voice. The subtle tempo increase maintains the feel of the original and adds a punch to the brass section, making the track an entirely new experience.

musclecars add that traditional New York / Chicago House vibe to Jazzanova’s reimagining of Kenny Cox’s ‘Beyond the dream’, and the result is a skippy afro/latin dancefloor filler which can go on forever. musclecars demonstrate their genre blending superpowers on this mix which adds a garage swing to a jazz record, definitely going to be a jam for the dancefloors in 2023.

Both remixes showcase the importance of DJ Amir's unearthing of these strata gems, and Jazzanova’s reimagining, how they have breathed new life into one of Detroit’s hidden gems - Strata Records. They will definitely on board new audiences to the treasure trove that is Strata, and the iconic stories surrounding the often overlooked record label.
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Jazzanova - Beyond The Dream (featuring Sean Haefeli)

We are delighted to premiere a brand new song from one of our favourite jazz artists, Malcolm Strachan. "Soul Trip" is an irresistible mid-tempo soul jazz number, with a Latin groove. 

Scottish trumpeter and Haggis Horns founding member Malcolm Strachan releases his second solo album 'Point Of No Return' on January 27th, featuring a broad spectrum of styles, from modal jazz grooves to Brazilian samba beats, Latin rhythms to cinematic soundtrack vibes, and along the way, some beautiful ballads.

If the first album nodded slightly to mid-late 1960s classic Blue Note Records type jazz, this one is more reminiscent of the jazz fusion albums that Malcolm‘s jazz trumpet hero Freddie Hubbard recorded for the legendary CTI Records label in the early-mid 1970s. The same groove-based jazz where soul and funk beats are at the heart of the arrangement. Rock solid rhythms that allow complex horn parts and improvisation to float over the top with ease. The ensemble playing is strong and the leader’s trumpet solos show why he’s been one of the most in-demand session musicians in the UK for the last 20 years.

An earlier single from the album showed great promise too, as the heavy dancefloor ready "Cut to the Chase" was one of our favourite tracks towards the end of 2022.

Strachan has recorded and toured with the likes of Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse, Corinne Bailey Rae, Jamiroquai, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, Jess Glynne, The Craig Charles Fantasy Funk Band, Black Honey, The New Mastersounds, Abstract Orchestra and Blue Note Records jazz saxophone legend Lou Donaldson. Of course, he’s also a founder and existing band member of the UK funk kings The Haggis Horns.

Exclusive Premiere: Malcolm Strachan "Soul Trip" (Forthcoming on Haggis Records)

Introducing Kris Tidjan's debut album, "Small Axes"! This soul-jazz and Afro-beat infused LP takes listeners on a journey through Tidjan's Martinique heritage and contemporary broken beat and jazz influences from Philly to Detroit. The artist's unique and unorthodox approach to writing will transport you to a world of peacefulness and aerial feeling, leaving you relishing a re-listen to the album.

From the opening track, "Dazzling Ribbon," we are moved through a colorful world where we discover a passage to become an etheric substance. The album continues with "Incarnated," a powerful wake-up call that draws attention to the non-sense of perpetual oppression endured by melanated bodies. "Little Giant" explores the growth and evolution of children in urban environments, while "Lords of War" was inspired by a statement made by George Bush Senior in 1990.

"KATIOPA" is a standout track on the album, a product of Tidjan's 2005 collaboration with his cousin Jeremie Ornem and the label "APOLLOJAZZ". This track, like the entire album, features the talents of a diverse group of musicians including Mauro Pandolfino, Stefan Mercurio, Alain Rosine, Zoran Terzic, Scabolcs Bognar, Regis Molino, Thierry Banaré, Guido Ott, Michael Love and Simone Lagrand.
Tidjan is heavily influenced by the renaissance of black music, where music and message often came packaged together. Artists like Coltrane, Fela Kuti, Sun Ra, Ohio Player, Mulatu Astatke, Oneness of Juju, Maalem Mahmoud Ghania, Al Green were all examples of how message and music can combine to change the status quo. These sounds have all combined in Kris Tidjan’s mind to inform the music he makes today.

Tidjan’s music demonstrates a revival of a renaissance period, deeply informed by the sounds of artists such as Coltrane, Fela Kuti, Sun Ra, and Al Green, out of a sense of ancestral healing and expression.

He says: "I named my album "Small Axes" as an homage to Robert Nesta Marley. The message of unity in Marley's music inspired me, and I believe that the power of togetherness should be promoted and embraced by all individuals and groups. I referenced Bob Marley
in the first single "Lords of War" as a way to further pay homage to his message of unity and to encourage people to come together to achieve great things."

"Small Axes" is a powerful debut album that showcases Tidjan's unique and unorthodox approach to music. Don't miss out on this soul-jazz and Afro-beat infused journey, get your copy of "Small Axes" today!

Kris Tidjan - Eddie

Buy/Stream the album here: https://orcd.co/onceagainchildren

Gather together beneath the sun as we journey through the rhythmic sands of time, Paul Hillery, an esteemed collector and vinyl hunter, presents his follow-up to the highly acclaimed ‘We Are The Children Of The Sun‘. Andrew Male of MOJO Magazine calls the album “One of the most emotionally uplifting and hazily beautiful compilations of recent years.”

“Once Again We Are The Children Of The Sun” is a shimmering collection of rare finds, reminding us that we have more to connect us than to divide us. The music encompasses a broad range of sounds, starting in Cajun country with Will & James Ragar, their handmade acoustic guitars allowing for soaring vocals. Along with many of the tracks featured on this compilation, “As the Day Grows Tired” is reissued on vinyl for the first time.

Experience the previously unreleased cover of “Milk and Honey” featuring Kat Barnard and Greg Foat, a versatile mainstay of the UK jazz scene. Discover the first-ever vinyl release of “Kayenta Crossing” by William Eaton Ensemble, capturing the austere presence of Monument Valley. Immerse yourself in Wendy Grace’s jazz-folk masterpiece “More Than Hope” and the acoustic ambience of “Golden Hour” by Aria Rostami.

Paul Hillery and BBE present a compilation of styles and genres, fusing together to make private press wants accessible as a springboard for further listening pleasures. “Once Again We Are the Children of the Sun” is an eclectic selection mixing styles, year and tempo, painstakingly gathered and presented with a great deal of love.

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On a hot and sticky July evening in New York, Matt goes off the cuff for another eclectic two hours of heat here in the 73rd installment of Joints.  Tracklisting below:


Les Imprimés – Falling Away
Say She She – Don’t You Dare Stop
El Michels Affair & Black Thought – That Girl
Theo Croker – Good Day ft. Ego Ella May & D’leau
Flying Lotus – You Don’t Know ft. Devin Tracy
Tall Black Guy – As The Night Moves ft. Devin Morrison
Yaya Bey – alright
Dexter Story – Wejene Aola ft. Kamasi Washington
Snips – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised ft. Juno
SAULT – Warrior
Common – Say Peace ft. Black Thought
DJ Premier – Beat Breaks ft. Nas
Jim Sharp – It’s Over
The Notorious B.I.G. – Things Done Changed
El Michels Affair – Things Done Changed
The Notorious B.I.G. – Ten Crack Commandments [14kt Remix]
Camp Lo – Black Nostaljack
Michael Jackson – We’re Almost There [DJ Spinna Remix]
LTD – Love Ballad [Jim Sharp’s Much More Love Edit]
After 7 – Can’t Stop
Mary J. Blige – All That I Can Say
Lord Echo – Woah! There’s No Limit ft. Mara TK
Ernie & The Family McKone – In The Thick of It ft. Valerie Etienne
Don Blackman – Say You’ll Be Mine
Sherrick – Just Call
Thelma Houston – You Used to Hold Me So Tight
Change – You Are My Melody
The Sugarhill Gang – Hot Hot Summer Day
Janet Jackson – When I Think of You [Mr. K Remix]
Wham! – Everything She Wants [Extended Remix]
Sade – Stronger Than Pride (Eli Escobar No Ideas Original Mix)
Maxwell – NoOne
Toribio – No Requests
Javonntte – Drumz of Africa
Theo Croker – Pathways
Cody Currie – Money ft. Kaidi Tatham
Andrés – You’re Still The One
Jazzanova – Saturday Night Special (DJ Amir & Re.decay Remix)

Joints! w/ Matt Ferran on The Face Radio - Show #073 - (7/15/23) - "Hotter Than July"

Available for pre-order from 4th May
Release date 26th May  
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From LP 'The More Things Stay the Same' by dego on 2000BLACK

Feminist Meetings

2016 Modern Sun Records, distribution by Rush Hour : http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=91996

All songs composed, performed and recorded by Marc Friedli aka Skymark



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Magnum - Tell Me Why (7") (Silver Bullet Recs)

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Founded in 1996 by Peter Adarkwah, Barely Breaking Even (BBE Music) started life as a London club night, taking its name from the eponymous Disco record by the Universal Robot Band.

The label grew from the vibrant early 90's club scene with its first release, Stop & Listen compiled by Dr Bob Jones in 1996, opening the door to iconic series' such as All Back To Mine & Late Nite Tales.

A tonne of releases followed, ranging from Disco to Funk, Jazz to House. In the year 2000, the label celebrated Masters at Work's 10th Anniversary with a mighty box set that featured near 80 tracks.

A year later BBE Music spawned the Beat Generation Series of artist albums, notably introducing J Dilla (Welcome 2 Detroit) & a young Will.I.Am's first solo outing, alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, Madlib & DJ Spinna, all of whom contributed to this seminal set of long players.

A quarter of a century and well over 500 titles later, having worked with Mark Ronson, Roy Ayers, Questlove, Hugh Masekela, DJ Premier, Dimitri from Paris, Joey Negro, Kon, RZA, Laurent Garnier, Black Coffee, DJ Shadow, David Rodigan and John Morales among many others, BBE Music looks to the future, celebrating its rich heritage while continuing to release a bounty of fresh titles.

The label’s most recent projects include an expansive reissue series from pioneering Nigerian label Tabansi, new imprint ‘Batakari’ in association with Boddhi Satva and the critically acclaimed ‘J Jazz’ Japanese Jazz multi-album project, not to mention the recent landmark 500th label release: a brand new version of 'Barely Breaking Even', featuring Leroy Burgess, Patrick Adams and Louie Vega.

In 2021 BBE Music is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the label is offering up some special projects, from the 20th Anniversary edition of J Dilla’s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’, through David Bowie tribute album ‘Modern Love’, to a special new ‘Worldwide’ compilation from old friend Gilles Peterson. BBE Music will also be looking to the future with more exciting original artist projects, plus merch collaborations events and more...

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