Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis 
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)11/21/21: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-22nd-november-2021

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis (NTS) 11.21.21

A little something different this week! I bought a Giogio Moroder record the past weekend in San Diego (with a classic sample) and figured I'd switch things up from the more usual PFTS flavor. Dig in!

Tracklist: Giorgio Moroder, Bobby Caldwell, Kraftwerk, Keni Burke, Mtume, Orange Lake Drive, Sade

February 2 2022

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 189

24 Hours of Vinyl Event series created in 2011 by the Music Is My Sanctuary collective

2022 edition presented as part of the Montreal Nuit Blanche in collaboration with Transmission MTL, Shift Radio. Recorded in Montreal on February 26-27th 2022 at Breakglass Studios.

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ICKY MAGDALA — 24 Hours of Vinyl (2022)

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

Here at Studio Funk we are super stoked to have the wonderful Andre Gibson on this months show. The multi talented musician, singer and songwriter of Universal Togetherness Band. As you can expect we have a lot to discuss including the history surrounding the band, how it got started, early memories and performing on the notorious TV show, The Chicago Party at the CopHerBox II (1982). We also talk about Andre’s desire to continue to making music and his recent album ‘Movin On’. Plus the collaboration with The Numero Group to publish the unreleased material of Universal Togetherness Band many years later. It’s a full packed show and if that wasn’t enough we wrap up the episode with a Studio Funk Chicago Party featuring music by Jesus Wayne, Donnell Pitman, Universal Togetherness Band and many more!

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S4 EP4 - Andre Gibson

An exciting premiere this afternoon as we introduce Italian producer and musician, Ayala, and the laidback grooves of "Fuse", forthcoming on Batov Records.

The third taste from Ayala's forthcoming 'Views' release, "Fuse" is a full-bodied slow groover, the steady Afrobeat rhythm and bassline complimented by laidback horns and synths.

Francisco Ayala, whilst earning the support of leading DJs such as Colleen Cosmo Murphy, Dave Lee, Danny Tegalia, J-Kriv, and DJ Rocco, has built an increasingly visible profile producing and DJ-ing, with releases across a wide range of prolific labels, such as Compost, Hector Romero’s Latin freestyle label, Orianna, and leading Italian label, Rebirth, early supporters of the likes of Tensnake, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Soul Clap, Jimmy Edgar, and Deetron.

Ayala (IT) has worked closely with the likes of Hector Romero, remixing jazz sensation Web Web, and receiving the remix treatment himself from cosmic disco legend, Daniele Baldelli, NY party starter Nickodemus, and Italian stalwart Musomeci. ‘Views’ however, sees Ayala heading deep within, into primary loves, Afrobeat and African funk, evolving a warm and organic sound, irresistible to the ear, soul, and body.

Exclusive Premiere: Ayala (IT) "Fuse" (Forthcoming on Batov Records)

Recorded this episode right after the Supreme Court leak of the opinion turning back Roe v. Wade, so I had to start it off with an old spoken-word piece from Digable Planets. "The facists are some heavy dudes / they don't really give a damn about life." Words that continue to ring true. If you're able please donate to these abortion funds listed here (rather than Planned Parenthood): https://defector.com/here-are-some-abortion-funds-you-can-donate-to/

Photo credit: http://instagram.com/radicalgraffiti

Tracklist: Digable Planets, Azimuth, T. Takahashi, Gojkovic-Kovacev, Skymark, Raffy Bushman, New Haven Women's Liberation Rock Band

May 4 2022

Abortion Funds

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 197

Ahead of the much anticipated release of Música Macondo's 'Brasil Novo' compilation of deep, raw and contemporary Afro Brazilian samba, we are exited to premiere Grupo Bongar's electric take on Samba de Coco, "Vento Corredor". 

Música Macondo has unearthed eight contemporary Brazilian tracks on compilation 'Brasil Novo', disseminating the rich and percussive heritage of Brazil and Samba De Coco. Selected by DJs Tahira (Sao Paulo) and Tim Garcia (London), the diversity and positivity of Brazil shines, featuring elements of samba, candomble, batuques, jazz, folk and beyond, designed with the esoteric dancefloor in mind.

DJ Tahira is a massive Brazilian music fan and has been on a research journey for a number of years, dedicated to the preservation and archiving of music made or influenced by black and indigenous Brazilians. Based out of Sao Paulo he has a particular interest in the history of Samba de Coco, a folkloric musical form that was very popular in, (and probably originated from), the north east of Brazil, by slaves and indiginous people from working class backgrounds who came together, making a rhythmical mesh of sounds dating back hundreds of years and allowing them to carve a unique cultural identity.

Ignored or disregarded as inferior by Brazil's recording industry, there are few existing original recordings of this music from the twentieth century, relying instead on oral tradition and carnivals like those in Recife or Pernambuco. In recent times there has been a flux of contemporary proponents who mix Samba de Coco with other contemporary Brazilian musical forms. Brasil Novo features both the roots, and more divergent fusions.

In the current cultural impasse that Brazil is experiencing, with artists and musicians experiencing the withdrawal of funding and services and with concerts and clubs yet to get back to pre-pandemic levels, it's never been so important to give visibility to contemporary creativity. This compilation not only gives a needy international platform to new artists, it enables an archive of Afro Brazilian culture that in some cases is disappearing. It’s also a fine example of resistance and positivity, against the odds.

Grupo Bongar, well known in Brazil and internationally, combine all manners of Brazilian folk, axé and samba, whilst they also run a centre for percussion aimed at galvanising musicians from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Exclusive Premiere: Grupo Bongar "Vento Corredor" (Forthcoming on Música Macondo)

Another set of new and old, fuzzy fusion pieces for your ears! Enjoy.

Tracklist: Soul Surfers, Grupo Fa 5, Cesar Mariano, Sly5thAve and Roberto Verastegui, George Duke, Brian Jackson

May 11 2022

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 198

Enfin un show de jazz sur Radio Meuh "Le jazz et la java"!! Tous les 3èmes dimanche du mois, un heure de jazz sous toutes ses formes et ses époques. Réalisé par Franck Descollonges (Heavenly Sweetness)
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Brand new jazz show on the crazy webradio Radio Meuh "Le jazz et la java"!! Every third sunday of the month, you can listen to one hour of jazz, all styles, all eras!!. hosted by Franck Descollonges (Heavenly Sweetness)

TRACKLISTING
OLIVER NELSON« Patterns »
TILLMAN & POTTERS « time is love »
LINDA HILL « leland’s song »
MURIEL GROSSMAN « traneing in »
CHARLES KYNARD « Zebra’s walk »
LAURENT BARDAINNE & TIGRE D’EAU DOUCE « Verte Gronouille »
DUDU PUKWANA «  Madudana (the young ones) »
CHARLES EARLAND « betty boop »
RAICES « Lenguas »
MICHEL MARRE « Matanza »

RADIO MEUH SHOW - LE JAZZ ET LA JAVA #22 (heavenly sweetness)

Gummy Frogs (Instrumental) (Prod. FTG)

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 197

DJ Ian Head