Mixes

June's mix from my monthly slot on https://beloved.wtf/

Beloved 6.9.23

Recorded Live at Boogie Chicago we have an all vinyl mix from Leja Hazer! Lots of organic deep house and boogie flavored sounds. Hope y'all enjoy!

Chicago's Leja Hazer is a key figure in the city's dance music scene. He's the current Assistant Talent Buyer at the renowned smartbar and previously worked at the legendary Gramaphone Records.  

With influences spanning from Jazz to House to Soul and Funk, Leja tends to lean towards groovy and laid back vibes while still showing some Chicago grit.

Boogie Radio 008: Leja Hazer (Live from Chicago)

Leja Hazer @ Podlasie 12.7.23

Recording from our 2nd edition of Jazz Funk Dance Party.
The recording has some issues but hopefully the music is still enjoyable.

Be sure to join us on Thursday, June 6th for the next JFDP!

@koizumi-yukiko

Jazz Funk Dance Party vol. 2

@koizumi-yukiko-190324601

Our last edition of JFDP! This was a good one. 
Couple recorder errors that I edited out, hence a the two or three choppy moments...

Enjoy!

Jazz Funk Dance Party vol. 3

All vinyl set from @humboldtarborealsociety

Leja Hazer @ HAS 08.04.2024

Our latest edition of JFDP. Unfortunately our guest Mo Manley could not make it so it was just Yukiko and I. First hour + change is me, then Yuki then free for all!

Jazz Funk Dance Party 1.9.25

Leja Hazer - Lets Ride TSUBAKI

All vinyl soiree with one of Canada's finest rare disc collectors!

Jazz Funk Dance Party 4.10.2025

recorded in chicago, usa 04/10/2016
by @lejahazer

Welcome to Botanik Dreams episode number 23.  For this ocassion we present a warm and soulful 12" selection by Leja Hazer, a Chicago based  dj, who is one of the co-founders of Hesperian Sound Division and also employee of the legendary record shop Gramaphone Records.

botanik dreams  [Leja Hazer]

Second edition of the series is coming from our main man Leja Hazer aka Hesperian Sound Division from the hometown Chicago, IL.  This one's the truth. 

100% Vinyl all tha way thru 

TTTT MIX 02  - @LejaHazer - @hesperiandivision

TTTT MIX 02 - Leja Hazer

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At just 24 years old, Chicago's Leja Hazer is the label head of the Hesperian Sound label which has released artists like HVL and Wasserfall. He works at the world famous record store, Gramaphone Records where Chicago legends like Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, and Ralphie Rosario have cut their teeth behind the shop's DJ booth. With influences spanning from Jazz to Hip Hop to Soul and Funk, Leja tends to lean towards groovy and laid back vibes while still showing some Chicago grit. His monthly radio show (Gentle Thoughts) on nofunradio.com gives him the opportunity to show off his crate-digging Jazz and Soul side while his monthly residence at Gramaphone's Hideout night allows him to connect with dancefloors.


Tracklist:

Yuri Shulgin - Walking
Ron Trent - Hooked On Your Love
David Astri - Dancing Digits
Dave Maze - Feels Good (DJ Cease Remix) 
Darryn Jones Mouth Passion
Larry Heard - Mercurian Funk Liz 
Torres - Can't Get Enough (Spanish)
Isoul8 ‎– How I Feel (ft. Kaidi Tatham) 
M.T. aka Bayaka ‎– Mi Latino Americana Flor (Dub Mix)
Neon Phusion - Timeless Motion 
Nine Yards ‎– Always Find A Way (Modaji Remix)

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Tehran Night #208 Leja Hazer (Vinyl Only)

Jazz Mix 10.29.19

One of the deepest diggers in Chicago finally drops into our mix series with 70 minutes of deep jazz funk, boogie, rare groove, and balearic cuts both old and new. An accomplished DJ and graphic designer, @lejahazer has had a hand in the Moments in Love artwork since the beginning. He's the man behind our beautiful sunset logo, not to mention the art for countless other labels and artists. If you're ever looking for vinyl recommendations you can find him at Gramaphone Records. He'll always point you in the right direction.

Moments In Love #7-Leja Hazer

talent buyer @smartbarchicago
former record pusher @Gramaphone
co-founder @Hesperiandivision

Leja Hazer

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