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Pullin From The Stacks - a personal selection

An amazing record recently landed in my post office box, an absolute classic of an album I honestly never thought I’d see in person let alone get a copy of: Winston Mankunku Ngozi’s quartet masterpiece “Yakhal Inkomo” - I insist everyone at least take a listen to this on Spotify or elsewhere. On this episode I've included the title track to start off the set. There is also an excellent interview with South African jazz scholars Percy Mabandu, Kevin Davidson, Nduduzo Makhathini and Salim Washington discussing the importance of this recording, available at: https://www.allaboutjazz.com/yakhal-inkomo-a-south-african-masterpiece-at-fifty-winston-mankunku-ngozi-by-seton-hawkins

Anyway, I decided to partner it on this podcast with a few other horn-heavy selections. Hope you dig!

Tracklist: Mankunku Quartet, Azar Lawrence, Lee Morgan, Sahib Shihab, John Coltrane

October 20 2021

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 179

Stones Throw & The Beat Junkies did a joint event that was put together by ArtDontSleep in the city of Los Angeles 3 weeks ago (10.26.13). it is the first time that Stones Throw & the Beat Junkies have joined forces to do a special event. Imagine Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam Funk, Prince Paul, Karriem Riggins, Rakaa Iriscience, LMNO, the Cypress Junkies, Jonwayne, & of course, the Beat Junkies all under one roof. I did this quick mix that featured songs from the Stones Throw Catalogue just to promote the party. Check out this video recap from the party: http://vimeo.com/77929024

If you lived in LA & you went to the party that night, you experienced some history going down. Other than that, hope you enjoy the mix....Salute!

ArtDontSleep Presents The Stones Throw X Beat Junkies Quick Mix

Very mellow episode this week, starting with a great cover of Charles Mingus's classic "Haitian Fight Song." Continuing to dig deep on the old and the new. Thanks so much for tuning in as always.

Tracklist: Johnny Cretu-Raducanu, Surprise Chef, Misha Panfilov, Nala Sinephro, Phi-Psonics, Walter Wanderley

October 27 2022

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 210

Last PFTS for the year! A mix of some of my favorite purchases this past year, especially in regards to older music. Recorded live last night on Twitch. Thanks so much to everyone who tuned in, downloaded, re-posted and listened to even part of an episode this past year - you are much appreciated! 

Tracklist: Terumasa Hino, Ken Rhodes, Tania Maria, King James Version, Collage, Brian Bennett, Greg Foat, Gianni Brezzo, Johnny Cretu Raducanu

December 21 2022

Pullin from the Stacks Episode 217 (2022 Favorites)

This was recorded Live From Boogie Blind's Residence… This is for your listening pleasure.. I definitely asked for my brother's (DJ Boogie Blind) assistance on this one.. "The Art of Diggin'" continues.. This mix is for music lovers, collectors, diggers.. etc.. Hopefully this inspires people to continue on with the saga for collecting vinyl, rare grooves & searching for the perfect jewel.. Love & God Bless…

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Live From The Boogie Blind Residence

01. Chico Hamilton- Abdullah & Abraham 02. Tony Scott & Indonesian All-Stars - Burungkaka Tua 03. Brother Ah - Transcendental March (Creation Song) 04. Adele Sebastian - Desert Fairy Princess 05. The Lloyd McNeill Quartet - 2504 Cliffborne PI. 06. Clive Zanda - Ogun 07. Ndikho Xaba - Nomusa 08. Wildflower - Where The Earth Meets The Sky 09. Brother Ah & The Sounds Of Awareness  - Hanifa 10. Dr Haki R.  Madhubuti - Rain Forest 11. George Benson - White Rabbit 12. Calvin Keys - Shawn-Neeq 13. Henry Franklin - Soft Spirit 14. Khan Jamal - Lovely Afternoon 15. Norman Conners - Butterfly Dreams 16.  Sons & Daughters Of Lite - Let The Sunshine In 17. Michael White - The Blessing Song

Spiritual Blue 

Djanzy - Spiritual Blue (A Deep Grooving World Jazz Joint / 2023_04)

SIDE / ACT A:
Introduction to Bad Science 0:00
Forbidden Physics 1:11 
The Death of Dr. Pass 4:08 
Doctor's Creation 6:30 
Transformation 10:31
WICTV 11 News 11:08
BAD BRAINS w/ gelato .45 13:16
MK Ultralude 16:31
Mind Drivers w/ Shinzo 18:28 		
Gene Manipulation 21:03
SIDE / ACT B
Psychedelic Treatment 21:58
Chemical Interrogation w/ LOCAL STRANGER 23:11 
Electro Convulsive Torture 26:52
Shock Doctrine w/ MONTE GHOST 28:30
Anaesthetic Inhalation 31:52
Psychotic Surgeon 32:52
Exteme Therapies 35:28 	
Modern Technology 36:50
Robot Apocalypse 37:54
Stolen Inventions 40:26
Underground Science 40:33

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[10:54 - 13:00] FROSTBITE w/ LOCAL STRANGER
[13:01 - 16:02] STRAWBERRY SWIRL
[16:03 - 18:26] OPEN SHOP w/ GUSTAVO
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No Pressure

New weekly podcast from DJ Ian Head. Just playin some eclectic records for you all every Sunday. Since this is the first episode, I'm gonna keep it simple and cross my fingers that I can do this every week for at least the near future. 

Tracklisting: The Jazz Piano Quartet, Patti Brown, Nina Simone, The Soulful Strings, Young-Holt Trio, Tyrone Davis, Chocolate Milk, Mike Longo, Harry Belafonte, Nirvana, The Lloyd Miller Trio

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Pullin From the Stacks Podcast (Episode 1)

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pull on my heart chords II. 💕 (full album mix) // #oxy_gin 🪄
just a DJ mix set of my fav oxy jams <3
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Tracklist:
0:00 // onepunch.
3:05 // save me from the dark.
6:25 // the anti_hero.
10:35 // release your inhibitions.
13:45 // she moves like this.
16:55 // skater boy.
20:15 // how your voice sounds.
23:33 // i chimed in.
26:25 // yes juliet.
29:35 // im like a lawyer.
33:05 // will be loved.
36:35 // another sunset with you.
39:15 // if i could find you now.
42:13 // where did i go wrong.
45:55 // bountyhunter.

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THRIFTWORKS - NO NO NO NO (GWAP LORD REMAKE)

Trying my best to get these episodes out when I can! To tell the truth, it's been getting more difficult for a number of reasons. There will always be new mixes, though later this year they might be less frequent and in a different form. Stay tuned! For now, peep the latest set, various obscure digs along with a few that landed in the mail box recently. 

Tracklist: BP Convention, Corona Senior High Jazz Ensemble, Dan Peterson, Lou Stein, Clark College Jazz Orchestra, Gianni Brezzo, Art Blakey

March 28 2024

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Pullin from the Stacks Episode 243 - New Selections

Pullin some more eclectic protest records from the past that hopefully connects with the present. Big shout out to everyone staying in the streets and supporting the families of Michael Brown, Eric Garner and all the people murdered at the hands of law enforcement.

Pullin from the Stacks  Podcast (Episode 7 - Protest Music)

Figured it's a good time to re-up this tape from six years ago. I've been hesitant to do so since there's five million J. Dilla tribute tapes out there, but...whatever. Maybe you all will dig this one too! Here are the notes from the original release:

"I really dug Dilla, his choice of records, his lush filtered samples, his basslines, and the fact he loved to eat donuts. I was introduced to his genius by Jumbo of the Lifesavas. He hit me with a dub of the early Slum Village album before it dropped, and told me to dub it and give it back to him the next day, cuz that was his only copy. And even rocking a dub of a dub, the beats were just so ill. I’d bump the shit til I couldn’t take the rhmyes anymore, but I never got tired of the beats.

I’d wanted to do this tape for awhile, and felt I should put something together dedicated to Dilla, as I was a fan of his music. Not every beat or 12 inch, but the feel of his production – he just had a great ear for great records. This tape is a mixture of some of my favorite Dilla-related records (that I own on wax) from well-known to more obscure, from rock to classic hip-hop tracks. It is by no means any kind of compendium, and isn’t meant to be. It’s just a brief sampling of music I dig, music that represents the inspiration I took from Jay Dee."

Dilla Favorites (2009 Mixtape)

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

Back with the first official Summer episode. All piano jazz tunes from mainly recent digs. Michel Sardaby, Les McCann, Michael Longo, Zimbo Trio, Ray Bryant, [redacted], the Three Sounds, Monty Alexander.

Pullin from the Stacks Podcast - Episode 19 (Piano Jazz)

Tracklist
Appendix – Autumn Song
James Tatum – Rite of Peace
Les McCann & The Jazz Crusaders –  Blues for Yna Yna
London Jazz IV – Death is Near
The Swingers – Depressione
Bill Conti – Red Label (Edit)
Gary Burton – Las Vegas Tango
Steve Kuhn – The Meaning of Love
Novi Singers – Like a Dream in the Sky
Sun Ra and his Arkestra – When There is No Sun
Alice Coltrane –  Turiya and Ramakrishna
Les Double Six – Early Autumn
Duke Pearson – Say You’re Mine 
Michael Garrick Sextet – Song by the Sea
Vince Guaraldi – Great Pumpkin Waltz
The Overton Berry Ensemble – Eglise
Stella Levitt – Note So High (Edit)
Lauth Quartet – Dorette
Leroy Vinnegar – Damn! Somebody Stole My Pants
Les McCann & The Jazz Crusaders – Jitterbug Waltz
Ahmad Jamal –  Snowfall

Waltz into Winter

When There is No Sun - Autumn Jazz Mix

This episode I invited my record-digging partner in crime, DO77 aka Verbal Math of Dollabin, to spin some of his favorites. It's a great fusion-filled set filled with all kinds of treats! In DO77's own words: "I love jazz fusion so I know it can go off the rails real quick. Don’t worry, I just threw together some chill fusion grooves by some of the usual suspects, a couple of lesser known gems, and Frank Zappa who is a genre by himself. I also dropped in one of jazz’s most important current voices, Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah. Thanks to Ian Head for the invite! Hope you all enjoy."

Tracklist:
Flora Purim - Some Time Ago
Tony Williams Lifetime - Wildlife
Miroslav Vitous - Aim Your Eye
Weather Report - Indiscretions
Frank Zappa - It Must Be a Camel
Azymuth - The House I Lived In
Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah -Liberation over Gangsterism
Jaco Pastorius - Portrait of Tracy

September 20 2018

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 93 featuring Guest Set from DO77

Recent Back2Back set alongside my bro Sean McCabe from a bumpin' Soul Fusion 23/02/19
EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/489210928252857/permalink/558332941340655/

Groove Assassin & Sean McCabe B2b 4hr set Recorded LIVE @ Soul Fusion, B'ham Feb 2019

Back from a trip to Philadelphia with a few selections, plus a couple more from the Brooklyn crates. Enjoy!

Tracklist: Walt Barr, Synthesis, Groove Holmes, Connexion, Harold Johnson Sextet, Anthony Ortega Quartet, Paul Horn

July 17 2019

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 112 (Recent Digs & Classics)

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.