Buy / Stream it here: https://orcd.co/beersheba

Like a long-lost Holy Grail album from the mid-seventies, Kirk Degiorgio’s latest project, Modal Forces / Percussive Forces, explores both Modal Jazz and Seventies Jazz Fusion in the Library album format. Side One swings with a vengeance with its tight arrangements built around acoustic bass, electric piano and glorious analog synth leads and side 2 takes us on a journey of funk fuelled, percussive workouts and heavy breaks. The contributions of renowned session drummer Chris Whitten adds to the authenticity of the album as does the use of vintage, analog synths.

Now, as a taster of what's to come on this album, BBE is releasing Beersheba as the first single from the project. In true library music style Beersheba comes in at less than 4 minutes but manages to create an atmosphere and a story. With the keys overlaying a melody and a refrain on top of a bass and drum break rhythm this track not only paints a picture but also builds to a lovely mid-tempo dancefloor groove that tantalises the listener as to what the next track will be.

Kirk Degiorgio is a DJ, composer and music lover whose influences, from family and then going out to clubs from under-18 discos to attending the Belvedere Arms and 'Shoom' and working in Reckless Records, cover all genres of Black music. From Soul, Jazz-Funk, Funk and then House and Detroit Techno Kirk has a love and an appreciation for how all these sounds work together and evolve from each other.

Kirk Degiorgio - Beersheba [BBE Music]

Six Organs of Admittance is the name of the experimental folk project lead by Ben Chasny. Since 1998 he has released a ton of records varying in intensity, from quiet finger-style solo acoustic guitar work to in-the-red psychedelic electric noise. Ben’s superbly curated mix is up now on Mixcloud, Soundcloud, Spotify and Apple Music.
Donovan Quinn - Haunted Suburban Train
Bert Jansch - Black Water Side - 2015 Remaster
Meg Baird - Ashes, Ashes
Wooden Wand - Bobby
Sir Richard Bishop - Taqasim For Omar
Earth - Engine Of Ruin
Les Filles de Illighadad - Inigradan
Amon Düül II - Cerberus
Elisa Ambrogio - Superstitious
Richard Youngs - The Valley in Flight
Popol Vuh - Letzte tage - letzte nächte

L'envie #152 :: Six Organs of Admittance

TSUBAKI FM KYOTO: MASAKI TAMURA – 02.05.23

Thought it was a good time to do a tribute to one of my favorite indie labels, PM Records. Listening to their music is kind of like a sci-fi-jazz-adventure, where the sound isn't easily labeled but the music is taking the listener in all kinds of directions while keeping a solid groove. Hope you dig it! 

Tracklist: Steve Grossman, Doug Riley, Stone Alliance, Elvin Jones, Stone Alliance, Steve Grossman, Pat Labarbera, Don Thompson

May 24 2023

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 227 - PM Records Tribute

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

Listen back as Emily ran 2 hours of soulful selections across funk, rare groove, bossa and more. Tracks inside from the Sons And Daughters Of Light and Quincy Jones.

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Feeling That Glow w/ Emily - June 2023

Listen back as Grace and Dare ran 120 minutes of upbeat highlife and Afro-funk grooves this month.

**For the first time in our 8 year history, we’re asking you, our listeners to help support and build a better Balamii. By subscribing monthly you can contribute to the future of Balamii and help us to continue to nurture our creative community. From as little as £3 a month you'll help cover the cost of generating thousands of hours of great radio and support up and coming artists. As thanks, you’ll receive a code for 20% off our merchandise (code sent 24-48hrs after you subscribe) as well as being the first to hear about our events. Our goal is to develop new features that improve our service and therefore build a better Balamii for our family of artists and listeners.**

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Grace w/ Dare Balogun - June 2023

I'm by no means super deep on Brazilian jazz, but figured it was a good time to play a few favorites! This is a mix of mostly Brazilian legends with one or two covers of Brazilian classics played by U.S. artists sprinkled in. Enjoy! 

Tracklist: Baden Powell, Dom Salvator, Tania Maria, Dom Um Romao, Joao Donato, Tamba Trio, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Manfredo Fest, Azymuth, Moacir Santos, Deodato, Sergio Mendes, Freddie Roach

July 26 2023

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 232 - Brazilian Jazz

Been a hectic past month, but in-between it all I've picked up a few things here and there. Lots of 7inch heat on this one! Enjoy.

Tracklist: Armand Boatman Trio, The Kanpai Quartet, Frollen Music Library, Aesthetic, Nautilus, Timo Lassy, Release Music Orchestra

September 20 2023

Pullin from the Stacks Episode 235 - Recent Digs and Things

Monday Tsubaki: Midori Aoyama, Masaki Tamura & Taichi Isozaki - 09.10.23

Back after being absent for too long. Too much going on in my life and the world to put one of these together, but am trying to get back on track. This is a sample of the various records I've been stacking up in the meantime - hope you dig it! 

Tracklist: Adam Makowicz Unit, Frankie Ortega, Frank Cunimondo Trio, Don Elliot, Johnny Lewis Quartet, Nancy Priddy, Roy Meriwether, Frank Emilio, Round House, Neil Ardley, Galapagos Duck

December 4 2023

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Pullin from the Stacks - A Month of Digging

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 227 - PM Records Tribute

DJ Ian Head