Summer Blends

A mix by Vinyl Don, in loving memory of Kalapana's guitarist, DJ Pratt, who passed away on September 7, 2021.

Dedicated to DJ (a Vinyl Don mix in memory of David John Pratt)

To celebrate the launch of Technics True Wireless Earbuds: EAH-AZ60 and EAH-AZ40, we're featuring a short series of exclusive mixes hand-tailored for different scenarios. For the first in this series we turned NYC's DJ Mihoko loose on an “On The Move” theme. Need a burst of energy?  We think you'll find her underground disco mix just the thing to get you going.

Find out more here: https://www.shorturl.at/wPZ47 

Track list available at: https://www.waxpoetics.com/listen/technics_on_the_move_dj_mihoko

Wax Poetics x Technics On The Move Mix by DJ Mihoko

A more spacey episode this week as January comes to a close. Don't forget to check out last week's first "Knowledge Breaks" mix if you haven't already! Many thanks as always for tuning in.

Tracklist: Frank Cunimondo Trio, Hysear Don Walker, Surprise Chef, Vels Trio, Timo Lassy, the Seatbelts

January 26 2022

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 188

Tony Minvielle

Tony Minvielle on Jazz FM : Sun 6th Mar 2022 w/ Robert Glasper

Back at it with a bunch of new digs! Starting this set off with a few pieces that just dropped into the PO box from Cuba, then moving into some private press jazz that I just scooped up in Portland, ending with a classic from the master Herbie Hancock. Enjoy!

Tracklist: Ricardo Eddy y Expreso Ritmico, Felipe Dulzaides, Hilton Ruiz Trio, King James Version, Jan Deneau Trio, Bob Szainer Triad, Herbie Hancock

March 16 2022

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 192

Recorded live on a Sunday evening in front of a small Twitch audience, an hour of jazz joints make up the latest episode of Pullin from the Stacks! Stay tuned for future episodes to be streamed live as well starting in May. No episode next week as I'll be traveling but a new Knowledge Breaks before the month is out...thanks for tuning in!

Tracklist: Donald Byrd, Hampton Hawes, Jazz Traficantes, George Shearing, Frank Cunimondo, Steve Grossman, Stanley Turrentine, Michel Sardaby, Clare Fischer, Atlantis Jazz Ensemble, Mutual Attraction, Build An Ark

April 13 2022

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 195

Some lazy summer jazz tunes for the hot, climate-change weather right now. Hope everyone is safe and staying as cool as possible! Appreciate all the listeners. More Knowledge Breaks mixes coming sometime soon, they just take a lot longer to put together but are on the way!

Tracklist: Joe Pass, Don Randi, Joe Torres, Zimbo Trio, Kenny Dorham, Joe Bonner

July 27 2022

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 205

Finally back after a several-week hiatus due to my move. Definitely some hard losses these past weeks, with absolute legends Pharoah Sanders and Ramsey Lewis passing away. Ramsey Lewis's records were some of the first jazz and funk records I purchased, and I highly recommend his catalog - it's still pretty affordable, and just as beautiful and funky as many of the "rare" and pricey records from other artists. Pharoah Sanders' records are getting a bit more pricey these days, but most are still attainable - and there are some good represses out there. Absolutely beautiful music. Rest in Power to both these legends, I'm eternally grateful for what they brought to all of us.

I tried to intersperse some interview clips of each of them within this mix, which I did live on Twitch a few days ago.

September 28 2022

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 207 (Pharoah Sanders + Ramsey Lewis Tribute)

Tune in to Across 110th Street live every week on 89.9 FM (NYC) or via WKCR.org from 12-2 PM EST!

Tracklist:
"Sparrow" Marvin Gaye
~Talk
"Betcha By Golly Wow" The Stylistics
"Betcha By Golly Wow" Phyllis Hyman & Norman Connors
"La La Means I Love You" The Delfonics
"I'll Be Around" Spinners
"Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" Spinners
"It's Gonna Take A Miracle" Deneice Williams
"Your Move, My Heart" Phyllis Hyman
~Talk
"Is It Something I Said" MFSB
"Crawshay" Cymande
"Bra" Cymande
"Zion I" Cymande
"Funky Nassau Pt. 1" The Beginning of the End
"Funky Nassau Pt. 2" The Beginning of the End
"When She Made Me Promise" The Beginning of the End
~Talk
"Family Affair" Sly & The Family Stone
"Last Night Changed It All" Esther Williams
"Seven Minutes of Funk" The Whole Darn Family
"Fencewalk" Mandrill
~Talk
"Yes We Can Can" The Pointer Sisters
"How Long (Betcha Got A Chick On the Side)" The Pointer Sisters
~Talk
"Close Your Eyes & Look Within" Donald Byrd
"Tripping Out" Curtis Mayfield

Photo: Thom Bell

Across 110th Street 1/15/23

DJ and Digger/Collector for over 30 years-Massive Hip Hop Head-B-Boy, hence lots of Hip-Hop Vibes in this mix, Just love good music Vibes

Labi Siffre-I Got The
K-Def-Funky Fridays
Gangstarr-Get Over inst
Puts-Suite For Beaver
Royal Flush-Rotten Apple (Phoniks Rmx)
Skyzoo & Pete Rock-Its All Good
Bahamadia-Rugged Raw
Dee Dee-Get out my Life
DJ Spinna-Dilla is The G.o.a.t
Nas-One Love (Nujabes Rmx)
Robert Mitchell-Space
Debarge-I Like It (Lord Finesse mix)
Phife-Nutshell Pt2
J5-Medley (Lord Finesse Mix)
Madlib-Montara
Mf Doom-Vinca Rosea
Tall Black Guy-Har Hanz
Bobbi Humphrey-Jasper County Man
Ice-T- New Jack Hustler
Booker T- L.A Jazz Song
Genius-Slamming
Dilla-Love Jones
Prince-Cherry Moon
Marva Whitney-Its My Thing(Jim Sharp Edit)
Mf Doom-Project Jazz
Blakai-Afrospace
Innerzone Orch-Bug in a Basebin
Victor Duplaix-Manhood
LTJ Bukem-Original Guidance
NT-Escape
Sun Palace-Rude Movements(KD Mix)
Superprince-Start Again

Find DIGGA at https://www.mixcloud.com/therealdigga/

MIMS Guest Mix: DIGGA (UK, Brooklyn Radio / Soul In The Horn)

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.

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 192

DJ Ian Head