Bugz in the Attic's Afronaut delivers a four hour tribute show of exclusively restlesssoul productions spanning some 30 odd years, for long time partner and close friend, the late great legend, Phil Asher. 
Restlesssoul forever!!

Nauts L8 night   Phil Asher tribute show

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Long lost and much sought after Private Press from Western Massachusetts band Forest.

A distinctive Acid-Jazz / crossover AOR / Soul sound, think Mother Earth jamming with Tim Buckley. This re-issue comes with 6 previously unreleased tracks.

Forest was a rarity at the time in a band that consisted of two drummers, Gary Stevens and Bob "Rox" Girouard .

The band was a well seasoned touring band who shared the bill with the likes of The Fabulous Rhinestones, The James Montgomery Band, Zonkaraz to name a few.

The album covered various styles from blues to acid-jazz with the aim of securing a major
record deal.

Many of Forest’s alumni have gone on to highly successful careers in music: Jim Kimball relocated to Nashville to work alongside Faith Hill and Reba McIntyre, Bill Holloman with Danny Gatton, The Gatlin Brothers, Nile Rodgers and Chic, The Fab Faux and Bruce Springsteen, and Wes Talbot founded a music production library called The FRESH Music Library.

Forest - Crazy Days

TRACK LIST 

1: Hands On The Drums ( Kaidi Tatham Remix) Gin Tonic Orchestra, Kaidi Tatham 

2: Mjuvi ( Kaidi Tatham)

3: 2Tone ( Kaidi Tatham)

4: Devotion ( K15)

5: Deep Down ( Jimpster) 

6: Faceless Emotion ( Landslide Mix) Hanna

7: Brazil ( The African Sunset Project)

8: Its Over ( Kaidi Tatham Remix)  Quentin Kane& Simon Sheldon, Dana Weaver, Kaidi Tatham

9:Cold ( Kaidi Tatham)

10: SongBird ( The African Sunset Project 

11: MoonLight ( 10th Anniversary Mixes) Kyodai Rework) Bassfort, Kyodai

BROKEN BEAT NU JAZZ MIX

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

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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.

The Jazz Agenda :
Norman Connors - Just Imagine
José Bertrami - Shot On Goal
Michael Franks - Born With The Moon In Virgo
Paul Nash - The Joy
Freddie Hubbard - Latina
Art Pepper - Mambo Koyamo
The Jazz Afro-Cuban Beat - Bobby’s Fables
Judy Roberts - Olé
Peter Herbolzheimer Rhythm Combo & Brass - Spain
Joe Henderson - Short Story
Mark Murphy - Effendi
The Crusaders - Sweet ’n’ Sour
Weldon Irvine - Bananas
Spyro Gyra - Leticia
Cal Tjader - Serengeti

Grand Selects : The Jazz Agenda curated by Tony Minvielle

Sorry to be a bit off-schedule these days - a lot of travel and work making it harder to record mixes! But here's a few things that have made their way into the crates recently. Dig in!

Tracklist: Cal State Long Beach Jazz Ensemble, Don Burrows, Astrud Gilberto, Sod, Johnny Walker, Ryo Kawasaki, Flying Island, Lee Brumley Trio

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Pullin from the Stacks #229 - Recent Digs and Spacey Things

Been a hectic past month, but in-between it all I've picked up a few things here and there. Lots of 7inch heat on this one! Enjoy.

Tracklist: Armand Boatman Trio, The Kanpai Quartet, Frollen Music Library, Aesthetic, Nautilus, Timo Lassy, Release Music Orchestra

September 20 2023

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Pullin from the Stacks Episode 235 - Recent Digs and Things

5 Segments of Halloween super sounds mixed by Tim Zawada
DJ Kool Hersh joins for the final round

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Star Creature Vibes Radio Halloween 2019 Edition Hosted By Tim Zawada

Jones Girls - When I'm Gone
Collins & Collins - You Know How To Make Me Feel 
Charles Earland - I Will Never Tell
Dee Dee Bridgewater - Love Won't Let Me Go
Patsy Gallant - It'll All Come Around
Jeffree - Love's Gonna Last
Teena Marie - De Ja Vu (I've Been Here Before)
Funk Inc. - Let's Make Peace And Stop The War
Manfredo Fest - Koko And Leeroe
Rick Holmes - Remember To Remember 
Azymuth - Fly Over The Horizon
Leon Ware - Rockin' You Eternally
Mtume - Juicy Fruit 
Sun Palace - Rude Movements 
Freddie Hubbard - The Love Connection
Muscle Shoals Horns - She Was Once My Woman
L J Reynolds - Say You Will
Curtis Mayfield - Tripping Out 
Deco - I'm So Glad I Met You 
Magic Lady - Give It Up
Juicy - After Loving You
Meli'sa Morgan - Fool's Paradise

Vibrations 1BTN June (Soul / Rare Groove/ Jazz)

Several inspirational artists left us recently, including the great Junior Mance, whose records I've really loved since DJ Center put me onto him years ago. RIP Mr. Mance, RIP Ricky Powell, RIP Double K, RIP DOOM...condolences to everyone who's lost loved ones and to others in the hip-hop and broader community who drew inspiration from the incredible work these folks and others put in over the years. Keep your heads up everyone. 

Tracklist: Junior Mance Tribute Set, Grant Green, Sergio Mendes

February 3 2021

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 155 (Junior Mance Tribute + More)

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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...

Kris Tidjan - Eddie

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