I noticed that the great Cal Tjader passed away around 40 years ago today (May 5th), and while I typically don't like doing death anniversaries, it did feel like a good time to revisit some of his records. The feeling of his music can't be understated - it just feels GOOD. Especially right now as spring moves toward summer, it seems perfect to break these albums out. This episode is also a bit of a sequel to an earlier Tjader mix on episode 24 of PFTS - I made sure to play a different selection of tracks, so go back and check that one too if you haven't already! Hope you enjoy.

May 5 2021

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 166 (More Cal Tjader)

Another eclectic collage of flavors and treats! Few records from my recent trip to Phoenix along with a couple of LA digs. Enjoy!

Tracklist: Benoit, Bill Watrous Quartet, Young Artists Jazz Ensemble, Miami University Jazz Band, The Muffins

November 23 2022

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 213

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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 - Face At My Window (featuring Sean Haefeli)

Jazz, funk and soul mix from master collectors Kon & Amir.

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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)

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All In a Heartbeat (Late Night Version)

old school / disco breaks + / megamix

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Chef DJ - It's the Funky Phantom (2010)

The third in my series of tributes to legendary (and living) pianists: Ramsey Lewis! So many decades of music, beginning with long-running trios and then evolving and incorporating all variety of styles, instruments and sounds. Only could include a few favorites here, but listening to his records takes me back to the very beginnings of my crate-digging obsessions. Hope you enjoy.

April 10 2019

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 105 (Ramsey Lewis Tribute)

Short tribute set to the legend Bill Withers - some of his originals and some covers of his classics. I tried to play some of my favorite album cuts of his rather than just the singles. This is once again a reminder that more tributes need to be paid to our living legends while they're still here. I plan to do more "living" tributes in the near future. For now though, plan for additional episodes of Pullin from the Stacks for as long as we're dealing with this pandemic - working on a few new mixes as well. Rest in Power to Mr. Withers. 

Tracklist: Nancy Wilson, Bill Withers, Bill Withers, Jay Berliner, Bill Withers, Shirley Scott, Hoctor Records, Bill Withers

April 4 2020

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 128 (Tribute to Bill Withers)

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Trying to do some more thematic episodes and tributes, and so this week I put together a little tribute to the great Brother Jack McDuff (RIP), who was born September 17th, 1926. I tried to mix different styles of his from my little collection, but keep it funky. So many of these records I bought many years ago, it was good to go back and re-listen. Hope you enjoy!

September 16 2020

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 140 (Tribute to Brother Jack McDuff)

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 - Episode 128 (Tribute to Bill Withers)

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