Ending the year with a number of my favorite purchases this past year. Maybe one or two of these I actually "dug" up somewhere - the Dick Drew Trio was something I pulled out from deep under other record racks in a store in Las Vegas last May, for instance, but I also bought several of these via Discogs. Record collecting continues to change in ways that make it less familiar to me - many records are now status symbols for wealthy people to show off rather than listen to, when previously they were "status" symbols for many of us in terms of our digging commitment or record knowledge. Actual "digging" for records isn't something I've had as much time for, but still what I love. But shout out to the amazing dealers who are out there with the rusty shovels every week, finding these gold nuggets for the rest of us! And huge, huge thank you to all the people tuning into the podcast - you are massively appreciated! 

Tracklist: Raffy Bushman, Latin Tempo, Sambalanco Trio, Dick Drew Trio, Masaru Imada Trio, Milcho Leviev, Frank Cunimondo Trio, Morning Sky, Jazzbois, Aquila, Johnny Costa, Billy Harper Quintet

Pullin from the Stacks - Favorite Finds of 2024

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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.

First steps in the Hip-Hop culture in 95' and buying the vinyl : Ill Biskits ‎– Chill Factor / Hypnotic Blessings. I will remember all the time the light weight of this vinyl and the feeling doing my first baby scratch. I might lost my body connection with my vinyl but the spirit it still there! From Jazz to hip-hop, from bossa nova to soul, my vibes are the same: Music is a thinking noise ! Peace, love and havin' fun....

Pullin from the Stacks - Favorite Finds of 2024

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