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

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 192

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

WNUA...Ninety Five Point Fiiiiii-ivveeee!

If you're of a certain age, you recognize this jingle instantly!!

A former Chicago "Smooth Jazz" radio station and an institution in Chicago for many. This mix is dedicated to my Mom. Happy Belated Birthday! We used to listen to WNUA in her car all the time. I used to scoff at the Kenny G's of the world back then, but little did I know it would all come full circle. I'm playing these type of cuts in my sets and on the radio. 🎷

Tanisha and I were listening to a sick WNUA playlist on the way to my Mom's bday (9/25), and this mix idea came to me. I approached this as if I was asked to play a dj set on WNUA, so I played more of the soulful, dj-friendly cuts I recall them playing than the hot tub jazz. 🛀

I may make another version with more deep hot tub anthems if you guys are enjoying this Vocalo edition.

WNUA 95.5 (Tribute Mix)

Solshine Radio With Nina Sol | December 7, 2022

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

New episode featuring some laid-back sounds of recent aquisitions as well as favorites. Enjoy!

Tracklist: Starship, Cal Tjader, Woody Shaw, Hermann Gehlen Big Band, Gabor Szabo, Greg Foat

January 25 2023

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 220

Extra mellow flavor for starting off February. Snuck in a few digital treats between the analog on this one. Enjoy!

Tracklist: Mary Lou Williams, H. Ray Crawford, Chino Corvalan,  Moacir Santos, Jazzbois, Jazzbois, Lonnie Liston Smith

February 1 2023

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 221

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

Ep.719 features Pleasure of Love (Records) representative, Dino Soccio, as well as the return of Cheddy. Music from around the globe for two straight hours. Turn it up and enjoy!

Track list and additional info: www.soundwavesradio.com

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Ep. 719 - Dino Soccio & Cheddy - March 31, 2023

Solshine Radio With Nina Sol | May 3, 2023

Listen back to 120 minutes of tracks selected by Jeff Higgins and Rich Medina featuring artists from the likes of Baque Luar, Róisín Murphy, Joyce Campbell and more. 

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Sweet Nothings w/ Jeff Higgins & Rich Medina - September 2023

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 220

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