Name: Pullin from the Stacks - Around 98bpm Mix by DJ Ian Head
Duration: 24 min 36 s
Description: Decided to go back to the Serato box (yes I still rock the original Serato 1 box and have yet to upgrade) and just "freestyle" a mix of all kinds of joints! Ran through a number of things and kept it all around 98bpm, per the title of this episode. Might start doing this once in awhile - fun to just mix stuff quickly and see what happens. Enjoy!

April 16, 2023 - Still processing the transition of the legendary pianist Ahmad Jamal, who is responsible in many ways for my love of jazz music and given me so much inspiration over the last 25 years through his records. I made this tape back in 2010 as a short tribute to him, part of my previous "monthly mixtape" series.

February 2010 Mixtape

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Monthly Mixtapes - A Short Tribute to Ahmad (2010)

Was traveling last week but came home with a stack of goodies. Here's a few new and old soulful cuts to play on a hot August day! Enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe on Apple or elsewhere if you can!

Tracklist: Soul Surfers, Loving Cup, Tamba Trio, Maria Bethania Viana, Henry Mancini, Upp, De Vonne Armstrong, Patterns in Sound

August 9 2023

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 233 - Slow Burners

This is a mix I did in 2004 that I'm very proud of that was handed out to site donators and heads who won my eBay auctions. Ca$h Play is RAJ MAHAL's homage to the late 70s / early 80s modern soul, disco, rap, electro, boogie, etc. that has inspired a lot of today's hip hop production. 

Raj Mahal - Cash Play (2004)

This week I threw together one more "summer" mix of just a few records I don't play often enough. Big Nicola Conte vibes on this one, which some great, upbeat jazz-house-ish flavors! Enjoy.

Jazz House Minimi

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Summer Jazz House Mini-Mix

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

Pullin from the Stacks Episode 235 - Recent Digs and Things

Hard to put a mix together right now with what's happening in Palestine. Sending love to everyone fighting against apartheid and to FREE PALESTINE! Here's a few low key tunes for when you need a break from the madness, if you're able to take one.

October 25 2023

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 237 - Laid Back Digs

Been having some needle issues this week so apologies for the delayed episode. Also was in NYC last week and managed to grab a few things, plus acquired a few more from online dealers recently. So here's a cool mix of various styles, genres, flavors and whatever else! Dig in.

Tracklist: Takumi Moriya, James Moody, Jacky and Company, Joe Bataan, Lenny Wilson Trio, Pop Workshop, Don Walker

February 16 2024

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Pullin from the Stacks - Some February Finds

Trying my best to get these episodes out when I can! To tell the truth, it's been getting more difficult for a number of reasons. There will always be new mixes, though later this year they might be less frequent and in a different form. Stay tuned! For now, peep the latest set, various obscure digs along with a few that landed in the mail box recently. 

Tracklist: BP Convention, Corona Senior High Jazz Ensemble, Dan Peterson, Lou Stein, Clark College Jazz Orchestra, Gianni Brezzo, Art Blakey

March 28 2024

Pullin from the Stacks Episode 243 - New Selections

Decided to go back to the Serato box (yes I still rock the original Serato 1 box and have yet to upgrade) and just "freestyle" a mix of all kinds of joints! Ran through a number of things and kept it all around 98bpm, per the title of this episode. Might start doing this once in awhile - fun to just mix stuff quickly and see what happens. Enjoy!

April 24 2024

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Pullin from the Stacks - Around 98bpm Mix

I thought I'd dedicate a few jazz selections from all-time Tribe songs with especially classic Phife verses to the one and only Funky Diabetic. Tribe's music is forever, and changed my life forever. Styles upon styles upon styles. Rest in Power Phife Dawg.

Tracklisting: 
Jack DeJonette's Directions (Buggin Out)
Lee Morgan (Oh My God)
Milt Jackson (Award Tour)
Ronnie Foster (Electric Relaxation)
Grover Washington, Jr. (Push it Along)
Grant Green (Vibes and Stuff)

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Pullin from the Stacks Podcast - Episode 36 (Jazz for Phife)

We're putting the funk 45s down in favor of the smooth!  Join DJ Raj Mahal as we celebrate our 10th episode of Solitary Selections with a vast array of obscure late 70s , early 80s AOR, West Coast, Yacht Rock, soft rock, whatevers.  It's all vinyl and all live.

OG Live Stream: https://youtu.be/U9vq3wu80k8

Track List:

00:00 Untouchable And Free - Adrian Gurvitz 
04:31 Say Goodbye - Hiroshi Sato (ft. Wendy Matthews)
07:34 Get Down To It - David Astri
09:33 Spaceship Earth - David Batteau
13:24 Living Without Your Love - The Imperials
16:13 Lay Me Down - Renée
19:48 (That's) How Long	- Greg Guidry
23:00 Desire - Future World Orchestra
26:04 Step out of the night - Andrus Blackwood & Co
29:21 Seasons of Change	- Roby Duke
34:05 Love You Out Of Your Mind	- Byrne & Barnes
37:08 Hold On - Matthew Ward
40:10 Never Turnin' Back - Bruce Hibbard
43:00 Je reviens - Gilles Rivard
46:15 You and I	- Pure Honey
49:30 Losing In Love - Leah Kunkel
52:20 Rosalee - Michael Johnson
55:25 Can't Hide Love - Jaye P. Morgan

Solitary Selections Ep. 10 - 70s / 80s AOR Obscurities All Vinyl Live DJ Set

When I'm not at the dayjob, I'm probably at a record store. Pullin from the Stacks podcast most Wednesdays, available here, Apple Pods (please subscribe!) and elsewhere. Monthly live stream on Twitch every second Thursday.

Pullin from the Stacks - Around 98bpm Mix

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