Faking Jazz Together 🎷

For us, Norm is the ultimate definition of a selector, and many in the community will agree. Needless to say, we were incredibly excited when he joined TNP as a resident. His new show “Faking Jazz Together” is an excellent addition to his other projects, which include(d) Memorabilia, Bayetë and Native Dance.

Norm’s ability to unearth the warmest, sweetest and deepest sounds is unprecedented. The first installment of his residency stole our hearts: a jaw dropping, incredible selection of lush music that we didn’t know we needed to hear. We recommend you to listen to this one eyes closed, shoes off, laying in the sun. 

Words from Norm: “This opening Faking Jazz Together show connects the dots between songs cleverly juggling with chords voicing and offbeat progressions. Spanning from major studios productions, One-Hit-Wonders and confidential amateur acts, these titles share a charming perspective of these codes while treasuring a genuine song writing. 

This is my fantasized outtake of what could have been a local fusion jazz program back then. It features biting AOR, hazy Chanson, fierce Boogie, Japanese Bossa impersonation and wistful Italian score.”

Artist: @memorabiliarecords

Faking Jazz Together w/ Norm

60 mins of selects from Sara Mautone to melt into a friday. 

ID Requests ~ @sara-mautone

1800 triiip - Sara Mautone - Mix 059

Tropical Thunder Selectors #4 w/ Mike Burns

Honing in with magic mix number seven zero is @Hand-madedjs
 
They've been crafting this one for the best part of a year and put together a mix of rare and obscure jams they’ve been keeping under their hats for some time now. 

Touching genres from across continents, from Hip-Hop to Ragga, Zouk to Soca, and Kwaito to House. Enjoy :)

Mixes

M a g i c a s t - 0 7 0 🎇 - Hand-made

@Jeepsooni is a Seoul-based music enthusiast who performs at Dankyard Bar and Sound Kitchen. The name 'Jeepsooni' comes from the Korean word for a girl who always stays at home. As a reflection of this name, I strive to select music that provides a warm and comfortable atmosphere reminiscent of being at home. My collection includes balearic, disco, and other easy listening tracks that will put you in a relaxed mood. Despite the mellow and laid-back tone, my mixes still carry danceable vibes that will keep you moving. Listen carefully :) <3

H.A.N.D. MIX 041 - Jeepsooni

We are more than happy to welcome Valentin (@valentin-hauptmann) to our hallooo Mix Series. He delivers the soundtrack for your next road-trip with your besties, full of sun drenched AOR-Folk-Fusion and uplifting Synth-Pop-Disco.  So roll down you windows and enjoy the cruse 🌞🚗✨ 

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↓ ↓ ↓ INTERVIEW WITH VALENTIN ↓ ↓ ↓

Q: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

Thank you for having me! After the sun finally showed up here in Berlin a few weeks ago I managed to get my ass up and put some music together. There were a few records I recently picked up with that certain summer mood I was in plus a few things I wanted to upload on the channel since a bit. Tried to make sense of all this with the rest of the things that are standing around here. I guess you can definitely get all your besties in a car, roll the windows down and blast this mix on your next adventure but listen for yourself! 


Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

I have a certain emotional connection with that Johnny Star 7 Inch. Treated myself to it after handing in my bachelor thesis which has been a carousel ride for itself. Thanks again to Norm who was willing to let go of his spare. 


Q: How do you dig for new music?

I had phases were a spend a lot of time on Discogs but also love hitting up shops and flea markets especially while being on holidays and just going through everything that is there. Always looking for things that I haven’t seen before hoping it will either deliver a mood or make you want to dance. 


Q: One record you will never let go, one that doesn’t want to leave your waitlist and one guilty pleasure?

I will never let go of my copy of Yola Polastri’s Discoteque LP. Caminado Bajo El Sol is one of my all-time favs that pushes all the right buttons. 

One record that doesn’t want to leave my wantlist is the Spiegel B – Cool Down single. Didn’t pull the trigger the last time a copy popped up. Hit me up if you are willing to let yours go! 

One big guilty pleasure must be the whole Mini Stars series on Dino Music. They feature popular dance music tracks mostly from the 80s but with German lyrics sang by kids for kids. Please check out Jacqueline - Ferien Auf Dem Ponyhof which is a version of Jason Donovan’s Sealed With A Kiss to get an idea of what I am talking about. Too many great tracks to list here but if you understand German these will definitely put a smile on your face! 


Q: Music bonds people. Any djs/shops/etc.. you would like to shout out?

Sure thing! Very happy to have many passionate music lovers in my close circle. First of all William who encouraged me to record my first mix ever, Sandra (Frinda Di Lanco) and Henna Stein for giving me Italian lessons, the two Balearic Bananas Marvin und Phil, Dangerous Dave who’s is probably the most underrated DJ in Berlin (book him!), Los Chavales from Radio Relativa. I am sure I forgot some, but you know who you are! <3

Hallooo Mix Series No.15 – Valentin

3h out of our all-night-long together with Trujillo and Norm (@bayetecontact and @memorabiliarecords) at @palomabar earlier this month. Joined by @user-826154001 &  @steven-hickey halfway!

TASCAM DR-40X

Trujillo B2B Norm & More! Live At Paloma Berlin (02.06.23)

✦ Mix 029 by Good Block ✦
Track ID - @good-block
 
We are back with a new mix! Hope you are enjoying the summer 🌞On this occasion we have the pleasure of welcoming the talented Good Block duo!

Producer, DJ, designer duo Good Block have self released three EP's - ‘’Naiad / Dryad’, Aquaculture’ and ‘4 Corners EP’ after 10 years of hosting parties across London. With an added array of remixes and edits released on the likes of Planet Trip, Heels & Souls, Duca Bianco and Orange Tree.  

Aside from drip feeding edits to their renowned dropbox folder the duo have performed around the world in venues and festivals such as Glastonbury, Le Sucre, Tate Modern, Brilliant Corners, Nuit Sonores, Caracol, Selvagem and Skate Cafe. Putting out mixes on platforms such as NTS, Worldwide, Noods, LYL Radio, Kiosk, Rinse FM, LYO, Gop Tun and Planet Trip, the duos all encompassing musical ethos results in DJ sets that smudge the line between genres.

Up & coming: Good Block host Raphäel Top-Secret at Sweeties (The Standard London) on Friday 28th July and have a vinyl release coming on Duca Bianco next month as well as working on in the studio on new material.

https://goodblock.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/goodblock/

Dancing Dolphins 029 | Good Block

Had an absolutely amazing time with besties on the best booth playing beautiful music. 

Sadly the Brilliant Corners recorder wan't working so had to hook up my own recorder, but due to the powerful signal coming out of the BC custom built mixer it is clipping. 

Nonetheless we hope you can enjoy the mix, feel free to comment for track ID's and share it with your music loving friends <3 <3 <3

Brilliant Corners w/ Merchant

PUCAMIX004 - @chewchew_cc

For the 4th mix of our very sporadic series we invite ChewChew who brings us 2 hours of pure chillers from her diverse collection. Packed of boogie, synth pop, zouk & disco goodies for your picnic in the park or beer by the canal. Enjoy!

ChewChew's picks:
1. Mendes – Donna Kînjela
2. Vincent Fortuné - Bouc Emissaire (Tracksuit Edit)
3. Alpha - Sexy Lover
4. Serge Edouard Delisles - Destination Africa
5. Karin - If You Want Me Forever (Instrumental Mix)

PÚCAMIX 004 - ChewChew

Hailing from the beautiful country of Venezuela, Trujillo now finds himself nestled in Europe's party capital, Berlin. With countless years dedicated to music, Trujillo has been scooping up amazing records from every corner of the world and is becoming everybody's favourite DJ lately. With his recent compilation 'Ritmo Fantasia' Trujillo has set the bar almost too high for most to reach anymore! 

Anyways, you know the drill. Nothing over $5 so enjoy the mix and the dedication to the game!

High 5s by Trujillo

Running Dancing Dolphins since 2021 with the idea of bringing a mix series that includes diverse styles but has one same purpose: to share good music for you. 
We are organising parties in Barcelona! Follow us on RA so you don't miss it https://es.ra.co/promoters/137317

- Gigs - 

*I stopped writing it down since summer 2023 🫠

2023
23.06 La Paloma, Barcelona
23.06 Pulitzer Hotel, Barcelona
17.06 SecretSundaze SonarOff party, Barcelona
09.06 Heels & Souls 8th anniversary, London
13.05 Red58, Barcelona
12.05 Freedonia, Barcelona
06.05 Freedonia, Barcelona
06.05 La Terrazza (DROP Party), Barcelona
22.04 Switch Pocket Club, Barcelona
09.04 Switch Pocket Club, Barcelona
08.04 Café Berlín, Madrid
24.03 Macera Club, Madrid
28.01 La Rotonde Stalingrad, Paris

2022
19.12 Soho House, Barcelona
16.12 Mad Radio, Barcelona
19.11 SoundIt Festival, Barcelona
5.11 Freedonia, Barcelona
28.10 Club Capital, Antwerp
27.10 Middle Eats, Antwerp
21.10 Abaixadors10, Barcelona
14.10 Red.situ by Red58, Barcelona
08.10 Fiesta x Fiesta, Madrid (Cxl)
06.10 Pulitzer, Barcelona
01.10 Festival 17820, Banyoles 
26.08 Le Mazette, Paris
20.08 Soundit Festival, Barcelona CXL
13.08 Dixmontel Festival, Dixmont (France)
02.07 Macera Club, Madrid
19.06 SecretSundaze x La Terrazza, Barcelona
17.06 Pulitzer, Barcelona
11.06 Asociación Freedonia, Barcelona
11.06 Sona Primavera Sound, Barcelona
04.06 Radio TNP, Amsterdam Open Air
03.06 Weelde, Rotterdam
12.05 Musicbox, Lisboa
07.05 Cabaret Edition, Barcelona
23.04 Asociación Freedonia, Barcelona
09.04 Soundit Festival, Barcelona
08.04 Switch Pocket Club, Barcelona 
26.02 Red.situ by Red58, Barcelona 
29.01 Switch Pocket Club, Barcelona

2021
03.12 Asociación Freedonia 
14.11 Soundit Festival 
21.08 Switch Pocket Club

Dancing Dolphins 029 | Good Block

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