Original Mocambo 7inch release.
The 45 opens with a killer breakbeat that leads into an awesome rendition of the Meters standard (the title track of their second Josie album) with the themes being played in the street carnival sound of the West Indies, to “ease back” just a little on the flip side.
Both sides were remixed by Hawkeye and re-released on MPM 7".

Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band: Look-Ka Py Py

http://www.mrbongo.com/product/a-night-at-the-jazz-rooms-compiled-by-russ-dewbury-cd-1236

21 years after starting what is the world’s longest running consecutive club session – the Brighton Jazz Rooms – comes this celebratory compilation album on Mr Bongo Records presented by its founder Russ Dewbury.

Musically the Jazz Rooms did not follow any fad or fashion. Rather it created its own and this has been the key to its success and is reflected in the album's track selection. If it's good, it gets played at the Jazz Rooms.

Over the years, just about everybody in the scene has manned the decks at the night. Luminaries include Gilles Peterson, Baz Fe Jazz, Paul Murphy and guests from all over the world such as Rainer Truby, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Espen Horne and many more. Legendary US keyboardist Weldon Irvine described it as "an international brotherhood" while Straight No Chaser Magazine called it "a legendary affair that all should attend."

Originally signed to BGP Records as A+R chief, Dewbury was instrumental in the rediscovery of artists including Jean Jacques Perrey and Terry Callier, who he subsequently managed. His own albums include the compilations Africa Funkand Club Africa on Strut Records and Freedom Time and Jazz Bizniz on Counterpoint Records. His last compilation Pulp Fusion/Africa Funk released on Harmless Records achieved significant sales around the globe.


Karl Denson ft. Andy Bey - Bougainvillea

Fake happy

A cinematic blend of modern soul, jazz, and alternative pop, Nolah James’ album explores love, vulnerability, and self-discovery through poetic storytelling and atmospheric soundscapes.
Every song feels intimate — smooth pianos, ethereal vocals, and timeless emotion.

Sugar in My Smoke

Don't Take

Rivalling their legendary output from the 70’s onwards, Brazilian jazz-funk pioneers Azymuth’s latest album Fênix saw the band on top form, with their trademark samba doido (crazy samba) sounding as slick as ever. Since then, Far Out Recordings has comissioned a special one-off remix for the project, from Chicago deep-house legend Ron Trent, who has long cited Azymuth as musical heroes and one of his biggest influences. With a toughened groove and gorgeous swirls of synth and pad embelishments, Ron’s remix takes Azymuth’s futurist disco even deeper.

Fenix- Azymuth (Album Version)

Travelling on from my recent Autumn mix.

Tracklist
Spirit - Ice (Edit)
P.E. Hewitt Jazz Ensemble - Winter Winds
Ollie Ahvenlahti - Breeze
James Tatum - Offectory
Alan Lee Jazz Quintet - Enchanted Lady
Lee Willhite - The World is a Ghetto
Vince Guaraldi - African Sleigh Ride
Crystal Winds - Signs of Winter's Time (Instrumental)
Carmen McRae - Superwoman
Gil Scott-Heron - Winter in America
The Montreal Black Community Gospel Choir - Tryin' Times
The City - Snow Queen
Ted Vining Trio - Number One (Edit)
BadBadNotGood - Skating
Muriel Winston - Weekend

Winter Winds - Winter Jazz Mix

An hour of seeds and things and flowers for @nts_live. 

Tracklist: https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/mark-wayward-7th-april-2019 

(Couple of updates to the tracklist: the Teena Marie track is an extended edit I made for the mix rather than just the reprise, and the version of Roberta Flack's "Feel like making love" is the Reflex Revision).

Springtime Special for NTS Radio - 07.04.19

It’s always a mixed feeling listening to the lyrics on this. They equally make you laugh but also make you cringe and when Jemini comes in with the lines about Al Green at the end....ouch! Musically, I’ve put in some club friendly 100BPM drums and a rolling & hypnotic bassline.

Hope you enjoy.

http://www.robertluis.com/

Nick Holder feat Jemini: No More Dating DJ's (Nirobi Remix)

Simple extension of a feelgood song for our not-so-feelgood times.

Bridge - Turn to Love (Mark Wayward Edit)

AWB - How Sweet (Mark Wayward Edit)

Don't know about anyone else but I'm getting more disillusioned with SoundCloud with every change they make. The new algorithm and its 'recommendations' ignore mixes and any tracks over 10 mins, they've removed the New & Hot charts and replaced them with irrelevant crap like "Events near you", and this new UI has me searching for a way to revert it.