World Cup is now underway. Brasil's first game is Thursday. I don't enjoy the WC. For me, it's a month of suffering that only ends well if Brasil lifts the cup at the end. I've been fortunate enough to experience that twice in my lifetime (94 and 02). The other WCs have lead to heartbreak and depression for a few days. Brasil is a favorite to win every WC per usual. However, being a favorite and lifting the copa are two different things.

This isn't a WC mix, but there are drops from the 70 WC because Brasil 70 is considered the greatest team ever. Mix is actually inspired by Quasimoto. With Adventures of Quas; Madlib basically made an album mixing his favorite things; records, Sun Ra, and Melvin Van Pebbles. I took the same basic elements and added my favorite thing; Brasil futbol. Enjoy

Tres Campeao

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Tracklist:
"LA Night" Yasuko Agawa
"Sweet Power of Your Embrace" James Mason
"Gentle Thoughts" Herbie Hancock
"Can You Handle It" Sharon Redd
~Break
"Miss Kane" Donald Byrd
"Wind Parade" Donald Byrd
"Love Has Come Around" Donald Byrd
"Make It Last Forever" Inner Life
"Keep That Same Old Feeling" The Crusaders
"My Lady" The Crusaders
~Talk
"Sunny" Yambu
"La Conquistadores Chocolates" Johnny "Hammond" Smith
"Happy Music" The Blackbyrds
"Mt. Airy Groove" Pieces of A Dream
"K-Jee" MFSB
~Talk
"Running Away" Roy Ayers Ubiquity
"Boy Don't Be Afraid" 79.5
"Sisters Unarmed" 79.5

Photo: Sharon Redd

SKINDO-LE-LE ~From Jazz Funk to Brazilian Fusion

Across 110th Street 11/12/22

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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Tracklist:
"What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)" Jr. Walker & The All-Stars
“Hello Stranger” Barbara Lewis
“Hey Love” Stevie Wonder
~Talk
“La Vie En Rose” Grace Jones
“Don’t It Drive You Crazy” The Pointer Sisters
“All Because of You” Leroy Hutson
“Sun Goddess” Ramsey Lewis
~Talk
“Brazilica” Ramsey Lewis
“Aufu Oodu” Ramsey Lewis
“Funky Mule” Ike & Tina Turner
“The Drunk” James Brown
~Talk
“Where Are We Going Alt. Mix #2” Marvin Gaye
“What’s Going On” Quincy Jones, Valerie Simpson
“Let’s Stay Together” Margie Joseph
“Give Me Your Love” Sisters Love
~Talk
“Give Me The Sunshine” Leo’s Sunshipp
“Elevate Our Minds” Linda Williams
“Welcome to the Human Race” Freda Payne
~Talk
“Groove On” Little Beaver
“Hunk of Heaven” Lemuria

Photo: The Pointer Sisters

Across 110th Street 11/26/22

Since I've been playing a lot of mellow stuff recently, decided to turn things up a bit on this one! Pulling from old and new. Reminder to subscribe via your favorite podcast app if you haven't already!

Tracklist: Leonhart Brass Band, Tata Vasquez, Johny Frigo, The Police, Deodato, Ivan Conti, The Roots

February 8 2023

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 222

Was hoping to put together a mix tribute to the amazing Trugoy of De La Soul this week, but have not had the time yet. For now, here is a mix from the archives that I did in 2010. Hope you all enjoy.

November 2010 Mixtape

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From the Archives: Jazz Pianos (2010)

"Inner Tribe Records Remixed’ delivers 12 brand new remixes of notable cuts from the Inner Tribe Records catalogue. The album, released 8th April 2022, sees London UK producer Chris Read place his spin on a dozen songs from the label, with a list of featured artists which includes Detroit rap legend Phat Kat, long time Dilla collaborator Steve Spacek, Japan’s Mitsu the Beats, Ubiquity Records’ Ohmega Watts, Sydney Broken Beat-Soul producer Edseven and late Oakland MC Zion-I among many others. "

Inner Tribe Records Remixed

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Stan Smith & MFP feat. Dipolomew - Talk My Shhhh (Chris Read Remix) [Inner Tribe Records Remixed]

Inkswel feat. Ohmega Watts & Lailah Reich - The Sun (Chris Read Remix) [Inner Tribe Records Remixed]

Back with a little tribute to the LEGEND Tina Turner as well as some other funk cuts - switching things up from the usual jazz-centricity this week! Hope you dig. 

Tracklist: Tina Turner, Tina Turner, Bobby Caldwell, Jose Feliciano, Stephanie Mills, The Rock Flowers, Linda Clifford, Marvin Gaye

June 1 2023

Pullin from the Stacks Episode 228 - Tina Turner RIP and more

ビブモエ: BIB - 08.08.23

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

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 213

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