RUSTAM OSPANOFF & DJ SCRIBE - ONE LAST TIME (AGAIN). THANK YOU MAGICK CITY 12.29.2022

Rustam Ospanoff - Jazzystan on Soho Radio. February 11th 2023

1. T. Honda - What's Going On (Jazz Room)
2. Andy Hay - I Believe In Love (Not On Label)
3. Love Is Everywhere (White label)
4. Jonah Yano - Always (Innovative Leisure)
5. Soul Supreme - San Fransisco Knights (People Under The Stairs) (Not On Label)
6. Thes One - It Was Meant to Be...
7. Thes One - Young Mike and Chris Floating Free (Piecelock 70)
8. Thes One - 90s Mike and Chris on the Porch (Piecelock 70)
9. Thes One - Mike and Chris leave for their First Tour (Piecelock 70)
10. Jazzanova - Face at my Window (Kyoto Jazz Massive Remix - Yoshi's Edit) (BBE)
11. Bernard Herrmann - I Work the Whole City (Arista)
12. Gang Starr - Dwyck Boogie (Vibes)
13. Digable Planets - 9th Wonder (Jim Sharp Remix) (Resense)
14. Spirit of Brotherhood - Go For It (Numero Group)
15. Skip Mahoney - Janice (Don't Be So Blind To Love) (Bobby DJ Guttadaro Remix) (BBE Disco) 
16. Forest - Crazy Days (Big Nice Records)
17. Romare - Your Love (You Give Me Fever) (Black Acre)
18. Wallace - Cynical Gringo (Tartan)
19. Kyoto Jazz Sextet - Succotash (Blue Note)
20. Gerardo Frisina - Duende (Schema)
21. Alex Wilson - Ain't Nobody (Not On Label)
22. Sipho Gumede - Something To Say (Vive La Musique)
23. Ahl Nana - Adji Kar Teri Miri (Radio Martiko)
24. Azymuth (J Dilla) - Rico Suave Bossa Nova (BBE)

Jazzystan on Soho Radio. February 2023

RUSTAM OSPANOFF - LIVE @ EAVESDROP/ BROOKLYN, NY (MARCH 4TH 2023)

Rustam Ospanoff  @ CULLY JAZZ 40TH ANNIVERSARY (SWITZERLAND) APRIL 2023

Recorded Live at CRANES | Washington DC | November 2023

1. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson - Eunoia
2. Outernational Meltdown - Hungry on Arrival
3. João Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia - Aquarela Do Brasil
4. Minas - Num Dia Azul (In A Blue City)
5. José James - 38th & Chicago
6. Diego Gaeta - Uprising
7. October London - Make Me Wanna
8. Izo FitzRoy - Chasing Days (Sam Redmore Remix)
9. Black Truffle - Aurora
10. COMB Edits - What A Night 
11. Minako Yoshida - Shooting Star Of Love (Edit)
12. Minako Yoshida - Black Moon
13. COMB Edits - Por Amor
14. Cal Tjader - Gary's Theme
15. Cullen Knight - "A'Keem (Brother)
16. The KBCS - I Wish You A World Of Happiness
17. You & The Explosion Band - Silhouette
18. Takumi Moriya Black Nation - Night Dream
19. Antoine Drye - 37
20. Gareth Donkin - Tell Me Something
21. Swen Wunder - Take A Break
22. Isaiah Collier - Retreat
23. Andy Hay - Found Lonnie
24. Nicola Conte feat. Zara McFarlane - Arise
25. The South Hill Experiment - Parker Solar Probe feat. Jeff Parker
26. Incognito - Nothing Makes Me Feel Better (In collaboration with Basile Petite & Drew Wynen)
27. Centaur Jackson - N*ggaJazz
28. Blaze - Better Days Remix 
29. Souldynamic - Black Night
30. Bala Desejo - Baile De Máscaras (Recarnaval) (Jamz Supernova & Sam Interface Edit)

JAZZYSTAN on SOHO RADIO. Live From Washington DC (11.18.2023)

Tribute to New York City. 

Saying goodbye to New York was very hard for me. This is undoubtedly a painful process. I went through this when I left my homeland 6 years ago. At first it drains you. Then you take all your hands and gradually fill life with new meaning, because time heals.

On Thanksgiving, I wanted to record something special to express my gratitude to New York, the city that taught me so much and to send a message to all the amazing, kind, responsive and incredibly talented people I met there, to those who became my friends, to everyone who shared a piece of themselves with me. In this music - you, me, all of us. 

I recorded this set on Thanksgiving NIght at Cranes (Restaurant) in Washington DC | November 23rd 2023.

Rustam Ospanoff - Tribute to New York City | 4 Hours  House Mix

Every ingredient in this mix is a memory. All these tunes remind me of a certain experience in my life. I mixed my feelings from the past with the current vibe for this new episode of Jazzystan on Soho Radio. Hope you will enjoy it. Recorded Live at @cranesdc Washington DC. Thank you for tuning in 🙏

1. Whitney Houston - I’m Your Baby Tonight (Edit By Mr K) 
2. Madonna - Like A Prayer (Churchapella edit)  (Edit By Mr K) 
3. Grace Jones - Feel Up (Danny Tenaglia Remix)
4. Mos Def - Umi Says (Remix)
5. Mr. Fingers aka Larry Heard - Can You Feel it (Carlos Francisco Original Afro Samba Mix)
6. Black Rascals - The Piano feat, The Piano Man) (Shelter Keys)
7. Sunkids - Rescue Me (MAW Remix)
8. Bah Samba – Reach Inside (Restless Soul Peak Time)
9. Stephanie Cooke - What Makes The World Go Round (Blaze Mix)
10. Inner City - Pennies From Heaven (Slow To Speak Mix)
11. The Luna Project - I Wanna Be Free (Funky Remix)
12. Rahaan - Baby Baby Please (Remix)
13. Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – Don’t Leave Me This Way (Dave Lee Philly World Mix)
14. Prince - Chelsea Rodgers
15. Another Taste - Don’t Touch It
16. Jéroboam - Take Me To New York 
17. Eddie Kendricks - Date With The Rain (DJ Spinna ReFreak)
18. Jamiroquai - Little L (Dave Lee Re-Blend) 
19. Gabriels - Love & Hate In A Different Time (Greg Wilson & Che extended mix) 
20. Gina Jeanz - Show Me Love - (Gina Jeanz Edit)
21. The Lewis Express - Cancao De Momento
22. Sasso - Tudo Ben 
23. Marcos Valle - On Line 
24. Fatback Band - Chillin’ Out 
25. Al Kent - Happiness & Peace

Rustam Ospanoff - Jazzystan On Soho Radio (December 2023)

"222 Minutes". This is my first set this year. It was recorded live at "Cranes" where I work since I moved from New York to Washington DC a few months ago. This compilation contains Rare Groove, Jazz, Modern Soul, Funk, Disco, Gospel, House, Broken Beat, RnB. 

Sad but I am missing the Winter Jazz Festival in New York this week. The first tune (and the whole set) is inspired by Gilles Peterson. This photo was taken in January last year during the WJF 2023. We made a quick visit to one of the record shops between the shows and GP made a quick gift - he bought me this great record released by Jackie Paris in 1981 featuring amazing Stevie Wonder's "Summer Soft" cover which I've never heard before (Thank you Gilles!) Shout out and thanks to my friend Frederic Beneix for a few discoveries I made recently - University Of Miami Concert Jazz Band, Sonny Stitt and Yusef Lateef records. Greetings to Florian Pellissier, Omar Lyefook & Danilo Plessow, I really love your new work! To my friends in New York City, don't miss Gilles Peterson at Nublu this Thursday! I believe it will be memorable (as always)! 

1. Jackie Paris - Summer Soft (Audiophile)
2. Yasuko Agawa – New York Afternoon (Lawson Entertainment, Inc.)
3. SST - Soft Soul Transition (Transition)
4. Bautista - Vida (Life) (ABC Records)
5. Shirley Chauvin - Close To You (Waxwing Records)
6. Howard University Jazz Ensemble - Hot Line (Mark Records)
7. Gonzalez - Kevin's Funk (Backatcha Records)
8. Benny Golson - Walkin' and Stalkin' (DJ Righteous Edit) (Just What The World Needs)
9. University Of Miami Concert Jazz Band - Waiting For Godo (Not on Label)
10. Sonny Stitt  - Blue Monsoon (Cadet)
11. Yusef Lateef - Live Humble (Atlantic) 
12. MFSB - Freddie's Dead (Philadelphia International Records)
13. The Headquarters - Moshate (Matsuli Music)
14. Anane - Coffy Is The Color (Nervous Records)
15. Can 7 - Fruitcake (Audiopharm)
16. Gerardo Frisina - Hombre
17. Andy Hay - I Believe in Love (Not On Label)
18. The Circling Sun - Bones (Soundway Records)
19. T HONDA - What's Going On (Jazz Room Records)
20. The Mantecas - Blue Nile (Grosso)
21. Juzu A.K.A. Moochy – Cubano Jazz - Sacred Rhythm Remix By Joe Claussell Joaquin (Sacred Rhythm Music)
22. Soul Liberation - Touch Me Again (BBE Music)
23. Race' N Rhythm - Space Saver (Athens of The North)
24.  Cotonete - What Did You Run For Feat. Omar - Danilo Plessow Remix
25. Luther Vandross - Never Enough (Al Kent Remix) (Not On Label)
26. Quantic - Run (feat. Andreya Triana) (PIAS)
27. Soweto Gospel Choir, Groove Terminator and Latroit - Good Life (Impilo Emnande)
28. Joabe Reis - Asa (feat. Agenor de Lorenzi, Daniel Pinheiro, Flávio Silva, Josue Lopez, Rafael Reis, Sidmar Vieira & Tuto Ferraz) (Batuki Records) 
29. Kaidi Tatham - Fricassee (First Word Records)
30. Wheelup - Infinity feat. Abacus (Tru Thoughts)
31. Cleo Sol - In Your Arms (Remix)
32. SADE - Give It Up (B-Edits) (B-Edits)
33. Voices of Joy - Joy (Unspeakable) feat. Pharrell Williams (Columbia Records)
34. Victoria Monet - Stop (Askin' Me 4shyt) (Lovett Music/RCA)
35. Rau_Ze - L'Habitude (117 Records)

PS: Favorite Tunes of the year on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57Grtp51Sj11gZurozivtG?si=5f0e1f340a6b4e36

Rustam Ospanoff - 222 Minutes (Recorded Live @ Cranes Washington DC | January 3rd 2024)

It was the gig I had been most looking forward to after my move to Washington DC. Louie Vega is one of my music heroes, and it was a great honor to open the night for him at Flash Club DC in November 2023 (my first club experience in Washington DC!) It was definitely one of my favorite gigs in 2023.

DJ booking: ospanoff@gmail.com

Upcoming gigs.
Washington DC:
Fri,  2.9 Mercy Me 7-11 pm
Sat, 2.10 Allegory DC 9pm-2am
Fri 2.23 The Eighteenth Street Lounge 9pm - late
Thu, 4.11 National Art Gallery 6-9 pm

New York City:
Wed 2.14 Nightmoves 6-9 pm
Wed 2.14 Please Tell Me (PTM) 10pm -12 am
Thu 2.15 Milagrosa 10pm-4am
Sat 2.16 Crown Inn 8.30 pm -1 am
Fri 3.15 Port Sa’id 8 pm - 1 am
Sat 3.16 Carousel 9 pm - 2 am
Fri 5.10 Eavesdrop 8 pm - 12 am

Rustam Ospanoff @ FLASH CLUB DC. Opening Set For Louie Vega (Nov 3rd 2023)

Recorded live at ESL | Washington DC. Date: Feb 23rd 2024. Duration: 5 hrs.

Love To The World. Sharing this live recording of the 5-hrs set I played @18thstlounge in Washington DC on Feb 23rd. 

It’s super eclectic again. I started my set with a few slow jams by Bilal, McKinley Jackson’s Tribute to Marvin Gaye, Paulinho da Costa, Francisco Aguabella, Friends From Rio, Alcione, Tony Bizarro, Emilio Santiago, some mixes on #sade #cleosol #jillscott #michaeljackson #whitneyhouston #luthervandross #mosdef #thegapband I definitely played some original tunes, edits and remixes by @dj.darryn__disco_or_die @rahaanrah @anothertaste_ @davelee.jn @dimitrifromparisofficial @louievega @wallacejimmygs @jkriv @souldynamic @musclecars.nyc @kaiditatham @toddterje @red_greg @badbadnotgood @mfdoom @royayerssunshine to name a few…

I would like thank everyone who came to support and dance! Hope to see you again soon! Thank you Farid Nouri 🙏 Photo: @rustam_robert @bluebar_almaty

Some of the upcoming gigs in #washingtondc & #newyorkcity :

Sat 3.2 Mercy Me 7 pm | Washington DC
Sun 3.3 Analog Market Vinyl Session at Bump’n’Grind 10 am
Fri 3.15 Port Sa’id 8 pm | NYC
Sat 3.16 Carousel 9 pm | NYC
Sat 3.23 Allegory 9 pm | Washington DC
Thu 4.4 Touch of Classics @ Darling Rooftop | Hard Rock Cafe 8 pm | NYC
Fri 4.5 Cafe Balearica Bar 9 pm | NYC
Sat 4.6 Crown Inn 8:30 pm | NYC
Sun 4.12 Nina NYC / NYC 
Thu 4.11 The National Art Gallery 6 pm | Washington DC 
Fri 4.12 Allegory 9 pm | Washington DC
Fri 5.3 Bogart House. Private / NYC 
Sat 5.4 El Techo | Washington DC
Fri 5.10 Razor-n-Tape Shop 4-6 pm | NYC
Fri 5.10 Eavesdrop 8 pm | NYC
Sat 5.11 Cafe Balearica 9 pm | NYC
Fri 5.24 Port Sa’id 9 pm | NYC
Sun 5.26 Private Event | NYC
Sat 6.1 Private Event | Maryland (TBC)
Sat 6.8 Le Mont Royale | Washington DC

Rustam Ospanoff @ 18th Street Lounge. Washington DC.  5 hrs Set (Feb 23rd 2024)

This is a 5-Hrs Sunday Morning Vinyl Set I recorded @ Bump'n'Grind in Silver Spring, Maryland. Date: 3.3.2024. Music by Joe Claussell, Rhoda Scott, Les McCann, Brian Bennett, 4Hero, Outernational Meltdown, L. Subramanian, Antonio Adolfo, Roland Bautista, Soft Soul Transition, Francisco Aguabella, Byron Morris & Unity, Shirley Chauvin, Yuji Ohno, Charles Earland, Freddy Hubbard, Tony Williams, Toshio Matsuura Group (Flying Lotus Cover), Moodymann, The Circling Sun, Pharoah Sanders, Uffe, DJ Fett Burger, Kuniyuki, Kaidi Tatham, Idjust Boys, Blaze, Jamiroquai, Ananda Project, Darryn Jones, The Right Combination, Love Drop, Tooli, The Jones Girls vs. Busta Rhymes, Your Ex, Horace Silver, Curtis Mayfield, L.J. Reynolds, Tevin Campbell, Anita Baker, Sault, Anane, Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, Jorge Dalto, Sonny Stitt, DJ Righteous, Gonzalez, Rodney Franklin (DJ Nature Rework), Echoes of A New Dawn Orchestra (Kyoto Jazz Massive), Powerline, The Evans Pyramid (Joakim And Max Pask Remix), Earl Flint, Junior Byron, The Controllers, Jephté Guillaume & The Tèt Kale Orkestra, Tomas Station.  It's a long journey. Enjoy.

Rustam Ospanoff - 5-Hrs Sunday Morning Vinyl Set @ Bump'n'Grind (Silver Spring, Maryland) 3.3.2024

Sharing one of my favorite recent sets. It’s very different from what I shared earlier this year. I hope you will enjoy this journey. This music will bring you to the different parts of the world: Middle East, Pakistan, India, South Asia, Japan, North & South America, West Indies, Europe. It was recorded live at @feellisteninglounge #washingtondc and played on @sohoradio #London last Saturday. PS: I had some sound issues with the mixer but it still sounds good. Please let me know if you like it. To my fam in New York, see you this week! 👐

1. Shankar Jaikishan - Bairagi (Rework)
2. Sound Voyage - Golden Garuda 
3. Jaubi - Lahore State Of Mind (Al Dobson Jr. Remix)
4. Swen Wunder - Take A Break 
5. Glass Beams - Mirage
6. CHO CO PA CO CHO CO QUIN QUIN - ガンダーラ
7. Uyama Hiroto - Moon Child 
8. Gianluca Petrella, Cosmic Renaissance - Ancient Jazz 
9. Kuniyuki Takahashi – Divine Harmonics Two
10. Alex Kassian – Strings Of Eden 
11. Erot - Song For Annie
12. Flight Mode - It's So Nice
13. Interlude
14. Dimitri From Paris - Venusienne Dance 
15. Blackjoy - Moustache
16. Collettivo Immaginario - Tempo Al Tempo (Patrick Gibin edit)
17. Thievery Corporation - The Heart's a Lonely Hunter (Louie Vega Remix)
18. Cristian Prommer - Strings of Life 
19. Unknown
20.  Mala - Cuba Electronic
21. Keiichi Tanaka - Hargeisa 
22. C A L A G A D  X I I I - Mohe Rang Do Laal [ Andalusian Bass ]
23. Omar Khorshid - Guitar El Sharq
24. Yasar Akpence - Desert Wind 
25. New Regency Orchestra - Labasta Llego
26. Comb Edits - Por Amor 
27. Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - Love For the Sake of Dub
28. Milton Nascimento - Tudo Que VocE Podia Ser (Aroop Roy Remix) 
29. Voilaaa - Too Young To Die (Feat. Olivya)
30. Caetano Velos - Odara 
31. Another Taste - Turn Up 
32. Kaidi Tatham - Fricassee
33. K15 - Be Glad You Create Anything
34. Kerri Chandler - Get It Off (Dazzle Drums Unreleased Remix)
35. Born 74 & Onj - Tape Your Beat 
36. Gerardo Frisina - Hombre 
37. Earth Wind & Fire - Runnin' (Unreleased Rework)
38. Amedee O Suriam - Roulé (Manoo Caribbean Mix)
39. Cabo Verde Show - Valsadeira (JKriv Rework)
40. Osibisa - Fire (Acoustic Live)
41. Antonio Dos Santos - Djal Bai Si Camin 
42. Unknown
43. Unknown
44. Grupo Ébano - Já Vou Indo
45. Alcione - Nzambi Muadiakime
46. Raphael Sebbag - Yemaya
47. Roger Fakhr - East of Any Place
48. Esperne Horn - Bakeren (Unreleased Instrumental)
49. George Abdo & His Flames of Araby Orchestra - Misirlou 
50. Aris San - Boumpam
51. Americana Show - Yom wi Lilah
52. Outro

Some of the upcoming gigs:
Fri 5.10 @razorntape Shop 4-6 pm | NYC
Fri 5.10 @eavesdrop.nyc 8 pm | NYC
Sat 5.11 @cafebalearica 9 pm | NYC
Thu 5.23 Feel w/ Adrian Loving | Washington DC
Fri 5.24 @port_said_nyc 9 pm | NYC
Sat 5.25 Sat - Available in NYC
Sat 6.8 Le Mont Royale | Washington DC
Fri 6.21 @allegory_dc | Washington DC
Fri 6.28 Feel Listening Lounge | Washington DC

Rustam Ospanoff @ Feel Listening Lounge DC (April 2024). Played on Soho Radio London.

This is a recording of the second night I played at Groove Me Almaty  in Kazakhstan on August 10th. Recorded live @ Bul Bar (Kurmangazy 54). Duration: 3h36min. Hope you will enjoy! Many thanks to Arsen Superfly (Groove Me) & Bul Bar!

RUSTAM OSPANOFF @ GROOVE ME ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN. THE 2ND NIGHT (AUG 10TH 2024)

"After a few months away, Rustam Ospanoff is back on Soho Radio, bringing his signature blend of fresh sounds and deep cuts. Tune in as he takes you on a journey through the best in RnB, Soul, Electronic, DnB, Bass, World and Rare Grooves. Expect a mix of new releases, timeless classics, and rare gems—perfect for those who appreciate the full spectrum of groove-driven music. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Rustam’s world, this show promises to be a soulful, eclectic ride you won’t want to miss". See the track-listing below.

1. Qendresa - Sweet Lies
2. MJB x Howard Johnson - Keepin' Real Love New (Pure Rework)
3. Jade - Don't Walk Away (Pure "Love U More Bounce" Re-Work) 
4. Zhane - Sending My Love 
5. Rae Khalil - Is It Worth It
6. Sade - Is it a Crime (S!RENE Edit)
7.  Cleo Sol - In Your Arms (S!RENE Edit)
8. Eliza - Alone & Unafraid
9. Snoh Aalegra x Devin Morrison (Duncan Gerow Rework)
10. Sade x Jaszy Shavers x Tall Black Guy - Keep Looking (To The Sky)
11.  Sade - By Your Side (Cottonbelly's Fola Extended Mix)
12. Tall Black Guy x Shai - Be My Friend 
13. PM Dawn - Set Adrift On Memory Bliss
14. Jennifer Viban - Miracles
15. Steven Julien - Wraap't feat. Fatima (Club Mix)
16. Jorja Smith - Little Things (Reimagined)
17. Jorja Smith - Little Things (Floating Points Remix)
18. Champion x Bakey x Jamakabi - International Man 
19. OOIOO - EYヨ Mix 1
20. Addison Groove - Acid Cowbell Dub 
21. Marcus Intalex - Temperance
22. Unglued, MC Conrad - Born In '94
23. Menta - Sounds Of Da Future (Nervous Refix) 
24. Hadi Zeidan - Setrak (Club Version)
25. The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band - Don Sawai Lam Plearn 
26. Jessica Lauren - Shibuya 
27. Gitte & Inger - Ud Af Buret (Can't Hide Love)
28. Os Panteras - O Espaço
29. Roman Andrén - Captain's Sword 
30. SOYUZ featuring Asha Puthli & Sven Wunder - Spring Has Sprung 
31. Semi-Skimmed Edits (James Greenwood) - Down For Love

Rustam Ospanoff - Jazzystan On Soho Radio. Sep 2024

Recorded at Nightmoves, Brooklyn, NY. All Vinyl. Date: Sat.October 12, 2024. 6-9 PM.

The upcoming gigs:

Thursday 10/23 @studio51nyc 10:30pm NYC
Friday 10/24 @portsaidnyc bar 7pm -12am NYC
Friday 11/1 @vihod Almaty

Rustam Ospanoff - 3 Hrs Vinyl Set @ Nightmoves Brooklyn, NY | October 2024.

This 2-hrs mix was recorded live at Bul Bar in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It was played as a new episode of Jazzystan on Soho Radio (London) on Saturday: Nov 16th 2024. This is a very eclectic mix of jazz, hip hop, disco and house music. I hope you will enjoy.

Photo: with Trevor Fox, Aura Dynamo Fox and Brandon Rys Polanco at Port Said NYC.

Rustam Ospanoff - Circles Are Better Than Lines | For Soho Radio London. Nov 16th 2024

Halloween DJ Set @ Vihod Almaty, Kazakhstan (November 1st 2024) + 3 bonus tracks. This mix was also played on Soho Radio London on Saturday, December 16th, 2024. 

After a long journey from New York, performing at Vihod was nothing short of magical. After a challenging few months, the energy, the passion, and the incredible crowd reminded me why Almaty holds such a special place in my heart. Despite the jet lag, the atmosphere lifted me completely. Many thanks to the entire team and everyone who joined this unforgettable night filled with music, connection, and pure joy!

YouTube (not the whole set): https://youtu.be/LlzQQXIunBg?si=hlLw8EoTOxjGEOYp

Massive thanks to the entire Vihod team for making this night so special 🙏

Rustam Ospanoff @ Vihod Almaty, Kazakhstan (Halloween Night 1.11.2024)

I dedicated this set to my brother, Arsen Superfly, and all our friends who joined us in celebrating his birthday last Saturday, December 21st. This mix is super eclectic. I hope you will enjoy it. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! If you are in Almaty, please join the New Year's Eve Party at @ Bul Bar Almaty. Date: Dec 31st 2024. Start: 10 pm. Entrance: KZT 5000. 

New Redman, Kendrick Lamar, the upcoming DnB from GAMM Records, some Jazz re-interpretation from Japan (Kaoru Inoue, Mondo Grosso), House remixes (Gap Band, Quincy Jones, Tevin Campbell, Joe Sample, Jodeci, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Randy Roberts, Tania Maria, Luisito Quintero, Yvonne Turner, Ten City, Viola Sykes, Abstract Truth), Boogie & Gospel Edits (Kon, Aroop Roy) & more...

Shout out to MAW, Louie Vega, Kai Alce, DJ Spen, Ron Trent, Stacy Kidd, Rasmus Faber, Los Hermanos, Herbert, Luis Radio, Hula Mahone, Kyle Smith, Morttimer Snerd III.

Rustam Ospanoff - Another Trip Around the Sun Mix. Played @ Bul Bar Almaty (21.12.2024)

1. Stevie Wonder - Do I Do (DJ Shorge Edit)
2. Mortimer Snerd III - Here I Come (James Brown)
3. Domo Domo - Happening In The Streets (The Voltage Brothers)
4. Earth Wind & Fire - Runnin' (Unreleased Remix) 
5. Collettivo Immaginario - Tempo Al Tempo (Patrick Gibin edit)
6. Louie Vega - Music Is My Life (Masters At Work Remix)
7. Darryl Pandy vs Blaze - Just Came To Remember House (Dimitri From Paris Mashup)
8. Jacob Collier - Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing (SMBD DJ MIX)
9. Zach Witness - Let House Reign
10. SWV - I'm So Into You (NJ Flip)
11. JODECI Flip
12. John Beltran - Bota Foga (Original Mix)
13. LLA - Like That (SBTRKT Remix)
14. SPECIAL REQUEST - SAID WHAT I SAID
15. Steve O Sullivan - Unreleased
16. Footclan - Cut Da F
17. CENGIZ - MOTF 
18. Menta - Sounds Of Da Future (Nervous Refix)
19. Unknown cut
20. The Jazz Crusaders - The Young Rabbits
21. Horace Silver - Not Enough Mama!
22. K-LONE - Focus
23. Desiigner - Panda (some Japanese jazz edit)
24. Jael (Sister Nancy) 
25. Moses Boyd Exodus - Rye Lane Shuffle
26. Florian Pellissier Quintet - Bijou Caillou V (Azymuth rework)
27. Donald Byrd - Love's So Far Away
28. Downtown Players - Hit The Floor 
29. Margeeah - Bring The People Home

Some sets just hit differently. 3 weeks ago at @kino_pavilion in Almaty 🇰🇿 Footprints Vol.1 was one of those moments—a session that stretched across sounds, eras, and emotions. It was instinctual, electric, and unpredictable in the best way possible. 70 minutes. 29 tracks. 

Big love to everyone who came through and made it what it was. If you missed it, I hope this mix brings you into that space.

PS: На следующей неделе особенный юбилей — 16 февраля день рождения “Гравитации”, моего радиошоу на Shahar FM (2004–2012). В честь этого планирую вечеринку в субботу, 15 февраля. Вряд ли обойдусь без поддержки друзей. Не особо рассчитываю, конечно 😊 но если вы захотите стать частью этой истории, пожалуйста, дайте знать (спонсорская помощь, art visual, PR, social marketing & etc…), буду премного благодарен 🙏

Footprints Vol. 1 (Live @ Kino Pavilion Almaty January 2025)

The upcoming gig: Saturday, Feb 15th @ Kumäno | Almaty 22:00 - 05:00 with DJ Shaman

Jazzystan On Soho Radio London. February 8th 2025

Here is the latest episode of Jazzystan on Soho Radio London. Hope you will enjoy it. 

Scott Grooves feat Roy Ayers - Expansions (Intro)
The Mighty Zaf & Linkwood  Presents - Yokai
Quiet Village - Reunion
Fumio Itabashi / Henrik Schwarz / Kuniyuki - Watarase
Spiral Deluxe - E=MC²
BOOF - I Want C & B To Fix My Car
Joaquin Joe Claussell - Progressive Roots
Ron Trent - Street Wave
Chaos In The CBD, Nathan Haines - Love Language
Kidzblock - The Tribute (To Jay Dilla)
Nujabes - Kujaku
Gerardo Frisina - Desejar
Collective Imaginario - Tempo al Tempo (feat. Danilo Plessow)
Collective Imaginario - Sotto Il Mare
Ben Westbeech - Times Are Changing (Two Soul Fusion Extended Remix)
Art of Tones - International Truth
Anane - Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Dimitri from Paris Remix)
Time & Space feat. Roy Ayers - Need Your Love Once More

The upcoming DJ gigs in Almaty:

14.03 Kumano
23.03 Spekto
29.03 Purple Bar 

Booking: ospanoff@gmail.com

Rustam Ospanoff - Jazzystan on Soho Radio London. March 8th 2025

Live from Purple Bar 💜

Recorded on March 29th and aired last Saturday on Soho Radio London, my latest mix is now up for everyone who missed the party in Kazakhstan. It’s a deep dive into the sounds and energy we shared that night. Mixer: Condesa Carmen V + Technics 1200 mk7  x 2, Pioneer decks.

Massive thanks to everyone who came out and danced with us. I’ll be back behind the decks very soon — catch me at Purple Bar & Bul Bar on April 18–19 for another musical journey with Australian duo - Close Counters, Arsen Superfly, Akee, Midclassgypsy & Alta. This one will be my last one in Kazakhstan before I go back to NYC. 

✨ P.S. This Sunday, 13.04.2025 (12–6PM), I’ll be spinning records and selling some gems from my personal collection at Bul Bar in Almaty. Come dig, sip, and vibe with me.

With love,
Rustam

Rustam Ospanoff @ Purple Bar (Almaty) 29.03.2025

Some places you live in - but New York lives in you.
After half a year away, it feels right to share my first live recording back in the city.
A new chapter, same spirit.
Recorded live for Soho Radio in Brooklyn, NY - all vinyl.
Featuring new music from Space Grapes, Joe Claussell, Vick Lavender, Shaka, Louie Vega, Trinidadian Deep, Nico Lahs, Toribio, Kai Alcé, Lars Bartkuhn, G&D Records, Kay-Dee Records, plus a few classics, including Emerson, Lake & Palmer (Dope Jams!), Stanley Clarke, and more.

PS: Just moved back to NYC with my family. If you are looking for someone to bring deep records and good energy, I’d love to connect. Grateful for all the support — it truly means a lot!

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Black Rascals Featuring Cassio Ware – So In Love (Joe Claussell Rough Mix 1)
Shaka - A Paris State Of Mind (Instrumental Mix)
Shaka - Unbleached
Sound Signals – Autumn's Song (Trinidadian Deep Rebel Mix)
Nico Lahs – Over Me (including Kai Alcé mix) [NDATL Muzik]
Vick Lavender Ft. Justin Dillard  - Time And Time Again (Album Mix)
Vick Lavender Ft. Justin Dillard  - The Project
Lars Bartkuhn – See The Light (Inner Experience)
Louie Vega & Marc Anthony feat. Tito Puente & Eddie Palmieri - The Masters At Work (Keep It Comin' Now) (Eddie's Mood Dub)
THE IBOGA. UNOFFICIAL EDITS & OVERDUBS BY JOAQUIN JOE CLAUSSELL - STREET CELEBRATION
Area 10 Featuring MK – Get Up Early (Remix)
Aretha Franklin vs. Marshall Jefferson 
Mascara - Baja (Instrumental Dub Version
Deodato - Whistle Bump (New Joaquin 'Joe' Claussell Remix)
Flatbush Ave Rythm Band - Voices Inside My Head
Jambonne - Jambonne, Jam On
Crystal - Santo Domingo
Stanley Clarke - School Days
Ghalib Ghalab - Make My Move
Caroline Crawford - Coming On Strong
Rebound - He Is Alive 
Bambu - I Don't Wanna Lose It (Joaquin Joe Claussell Edit)
Janet Jackson - Young Love (Re-Edit)
Charles Amoah - Our Love’s On Fire
Jimmy Bo Horne - Is It In (Winners x Le Pamplemousse x War) (DJ Harvey Edit)
George Benson ‎– The World Is The Ghetto (Re-Edit)
Kidzblock - J Dilla Tribute
Toribio - Jazz Misconduct
JR Disc – Thrust 
Emerson Lake & Palmer - When The Apple Blossoms Bloom In The Windmills of Your Mind I'll Be Your Valentine (Dope Jams Kaatskill Mountain Take)

The upcoming gigs in NYC (more to be added soon):

Upcoming Gigs
🗓️ 5/23 SoHo House
🗓️ 5/24 @pineappleride
🗓️ 5/24 @experimentalcocktailclubnyc
🗓️ 5/25 @brooklyn.pop.up
🗓️ 5/29 Nightmoves @ntmvsmmxix
🗓️ 5/31 @moondoghifi
🗓️ 6/7 @cafebalearica
🗓️ 6/8 @brooklyn.pop.up @brooklynmuseum
🗓️ 6/13 @foreverrare.fr @therepmusiccafe
🗓️ 6/14 @crowninnbk Inn
🗓️ 6/20 SoHo House
🗓️ 6/21 @arlowilliamsburg  🗓️ 6/22 @brooklyn.pop.up @brooklynmuseum
🗓️ 6/28 @silenceplease
🗓️ 6/28 @crowninnbk
🗓️ 6/29 @brooklyn.pop.up @brooklynmuseum
🗓️ 7/30 @portsaidnyc 
🗓️ 7/31 @eavesdrop.nyc 
🗓️ 7/31 @mezcaleriamilagrosa
🗓️ 8/1 @goodbarbk
🗓️ 8/1 @studio151nyc 
🗓️ 8/2 SoHo House
🗓️ 8/7 @mezcaleriamilagrosa
🗓️ 8/14  @mezcaleriamilagrosa
🗓️ 8/15 @publicrecordsnyc 
🗓️ 8/16 SoHo House
🗓️ 8/17 @brooklyn.pop.up 
🗓️ 8/21 @mezcaleriamilagrosa
🗓️ 8/22 @experimentalcocktailclubnyc
 🗓️8/28 @mezcaleriamilagrosa
🗓️ 9/10 TBC
🗓️ 9/12 @studio151nyc
🗓️ 9/13 @silenceplease 
🗓️ 9/19 @carouselbk
🗓️ 9/27 @eavesdrop.nyc
🗓️ 10/3 @cafebalearica 
🗓️ 10/4 @ciaociaodisco
🗓️ 10/24 @experimentalcocktailclubnyc 
🗓️ 10/25 @cafebalearica bar
🗓️ 11/28 @cafebalearica 
🗓️ 12/13 @cafebalearica

Back in NYC (Live Mix for Soho Radio. May 3rd 2025)

Captured live at la Milagrosa - a hidden gem tucked behind a bodega freezer door in laundromat in Brooklyn - this 2-hour excerpt documents the heart of a 5-hour set I played as part of my Summer Thursday residency. It’s a journey that moves with intention: raw and unpredictable. Somewhere between a basement session and a barrio block party, this night spiraled through global rhythms, some deep cuts, and late-night soul transmissions. 
Next party at Milagrosa will happen this Thursday,  7/31. 10PM-4AM
Photo: at la Milagrosa with JKriv (thank you for you r support!)

The upcoming gigs: 

🗓️ 7/30 @portsaidnyc 
🗓️ 7/31 @eavesdrop.nyc 
🗓️ 7/31 @mezcaleriamilagrosa
🗓️ 8/1 @goodbarbk
🗓️ 8/1 @studio151nyc 
🗓️ 8/2 SoHo House
🗓️ 8/7 @mezcaleriamilagrosa
🗓️ 8/14  @mezcaleriamilagrosa
🗓️ 8/15 @publicrecordsnyc 
🗓️ 8/16 SoHo House
🗓️ 8/17 @brooklyn.pop.up 
🗓️ 8/21 @mezcaleriamilagrosa
🗓️ 8/22 @experimentalcocktailclubnyc
🗓️ 8/29 @communenyc
9/4 Milagrosa 
9/5 Tokyo Record Bar
9/6 Music For A While
9/12 Studio 151 
9/13 Silence Please 
9/18 Milagrosa 
9/19 Carousel
9/20 Crown Inn
9/23 Precious Love
9/26 Commune ???
9/27 Eavesdrop 
9/28 Brooklyn Pop-Up at Brooklyn Museum 
10/3 Cafe Balearica Club
10/4 Ciao Ciao Disco 
10/24 Experimental Cocktail Club 
10/25 Cafe Balearica Bar
11/28 Cafe Balearica Club
12/13 Cafe Balearica Club

Rustam Ospanoff @ La Milagrosa, Brooklyn, NY. July 18th 2025 (also played on Soho Radio London)

Hello friends,

This Thursday, August 14th, I’m back at my summer residency at La Milagrosa in South Williamsburg - a tiny speakeasy with just enough space for the music to wrap around us. I’ll be joined by some of my friends behind the decks, and we’ll play from 10PM until the night decides to end.
Milagrosa is one of those rooms where you feel every record. A handful of people, close enough to exchange smiles, close enough to hear the air between the notes.

I’ve been DJ-ing for over 25 years, collecting music from all corners of the world - each track carrying its own story, its own heartbeat. On Thursdays, I get to stitch these moments together: fresh discoveries, long-lost gems, and sounds that still give me goosebumps after decades. No hype, no big expectations, just a night for those who love music, connection, and the beauty of getting lost in a groove.

And here’s a little taste - I recorded my Sunday set at @Brooklynpopup at @Brooklynmuseum. Think of it as a warm-up for what’s coming this Thursday. 

PS: Friday I am back for early 2-hr set at Public Records Upstairs. 8-10PM. DM for the guest list (it’s limited)

Saturday at Soho House New York 10PM-2AM. DM for the guest list.

Sunday I will do my 6.5-hr Sunday service at @brooklyn.pop.up @brooklynmuseum 11AM-5:30PM 

Straight after this marathon I am heading for my debut 2-hr vinyl set at   @thehoneycomb_bk in #parkslope

Love, Rustam

Rustam Ospanoff - Steps Ahead

A big thank you to Public Records NYC for inviting me to play on Friday night and for making me feel so welcome. It’s always such a joy to share my music there. I left feeling inspired, connected, and grateful and I hope we will do it again soon.

This is a recording of my early evening set I made Upstairs 8-11pm (Aug 15th 2025). It’s a 3-hour journey through some jazz, new and old rare records from the Caribbean, African continent, Brazil, Japan, Australia, and Lebanon, plus classic house music from New York, Chicago, and London.

RUSTAM OSPANOFF @ PUBLIC RECORDS UPSTAIRS  | BROOKLYN, NY (AUG 15TH 2025)

This show is a window into my inner world - moving from jazz and cinematic moods to Brazilian grooves, Anatolian psychedelia, and a touch of house. It’s music that I truly care about, made by artists with real spirit and talent.

This radio episode is not a reflection of my dancefloor sets - it’s more like what I play at home, in my headphones, when I want to listen deeply. Soon, I’ll be sharing new house music mixes too, but for now it’s about slowing down, discovering, and giving attention to sounds that deserve it.

Rustam Ospanoff - Jazzystan on Soho Radio London (Sep 20th 2025)

Charif Megarbane feat. Sven Wunder - Helia 
Finn Rees & Sholto - Love In Memory
Finn Rees & Sholto - Bluebell
Eero Koivistoinen, UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra - Kaamos 
Irie - Fuck This Rap Shit
Phylipe Nunes Araújo - Bixin
Zé Ibarra - Infinito em nós
Comb Versions - Firme na Palavra
Rogê - Road to Nowhere 
The Circling Sun - Constellation
The Circling Sun - Mizu
Durand Jones & The Indications, Durand Jones - Lovers' Holiday
Rita Satch - Give It All (Palm Trees)
Vula - Want Ur Love
El Michels Affair feat. Shintaro Sakamoto - Indifference
Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek - Cool Hand
Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek - Hop Bico
Kutiman - Haraka
SIEMBRA TUS SUEÑOS – CIRUELA
Mon Rivera Y Su Orquesta ‎– Lluvia Con Nieve
The Mantecas - Milestones
Kotoa - Zombie
Sugar Bomb - Dance Tune
Tommaso Cappellato - Introvert Universe
Osamu Shoji - Stayin Alive
Slowly - Caveman Boogie
Sipho Gumede - Something to Say (Opolopo Rework)
DFRA Experience Jazz Band - The Human Discard
Roni Size, Reprazent, Nuyorican Soul - Watching Windows 
MUSCLECARS & TORIBIO - That's My Story feat. Roland Clark

JAZZYSTAN on SOHO RADIO – Live From New York (Sep 20th 2025)

Fresh discoveries and eternal classics. From Brian Jackson’s latest collaboration with Masters at Work (BBE) and Joe Claussell’s hypnotic edit of Arp Frique’s “Save My Soul”, to deep underground heat like Jovonn’s new release on Mother Tongue, and Ge-Ology’s long-awaited record with Kaidi Tatham.

The mix also features Trinidadian Deep’s latest EP with Cee Elassaad & Doug Gomez, Chicago’s own Vick Lavender with lush productions featuring Ron Carroll (RIP) released on Cataleya label, Australian duo Close Counters and their collaboration w/ Kapote & Riva Starr, NYC’s Musclecars featuring Chicago legend Ron Trent, and DJ Nature’s newest revision on Hot Bisquit Recordings — all blended with favorite ‘80s and ‘90s soul, disco, and early house gems, including Blaze productions, Moodymann, Antonio Ocasio, Sylvia St. James, Prince, and more.

10/23 Milagrosa w/ Nickodemus
10/24 Experimental Cocktail Club 
10/25 Cafe Balearica Bar 
10/26 Brooklyn Museum 
10/26 Bar Bonobo 
10/29 Moondog 
10/30 Milagrosa 
10/31 Commune
11/6 Milagrosa 
11/7 Tigre 
11/8 Crown Inn
11/9 RNT Shop
11/13 Milagrosa
11/14 Studio 151 
11/15 Experimental Cocktail Club 
11/16- Brooklyn Museum
11/20 Milagrosa
11/22 Silence Please
11/22 Casanara 
11/27 Milagrosa
11/28 Cafe Balearica Club
12/4 Milagrosa
12/11 Milagrosa 
12/14 RnT Shop
12/13 Cafe Balearica Club 
12/20 Studio 151
12/31 Experimental Cocktail Club

Jazzystan on Soho Radio (October 18th 2025). Recorded Live @ Milagrosa, Brooklyn, NY

One week ago I recorded a five-hour vinyl set at Moondog HiFi here in Brooklyn, just a few blocks from home. I brought around 150 records and played what resonated in the moment. Today feels special for New York, and not only for New York. So I want to share this recording with you. A small reminder, first and foremost to myself: love is an action. And music is still my way of staying connected with you. Wishing everyone a beautiful week. Take care of yourselves. Rustam

Rustam Ospanoff 5-hr Vinyl Set @ Moondog HiFi, Brooklyn, NY (October 29th 2025)

This mix was recorded in 2016 to celebrate the 15 years of my DJ career. Just found out it's gonna be the 20th anniversary this year. This compilation is very special to me. You can also listen to it here: https://www.mixcloud.com/ospanoff/rustam-ospanoff-15-years-dj-anniversary-mix-ep-2-feb-2016/ 

1. Dego & The 2000Black Family - Don't Stop (Let It Go) feat Izzi Dunn
2. Tatham/Mensah/Lord/Ranks - Off The Christmas Card List
3. Dego - Nuts
4. Mr. Scruff - Chin Up
5. Shuya Okino's Kyoto Jazz Sextet - Succotash
6. Kamasi Washington - RE RUN HOME RE*KON-FIGURATION
7. Venus & Mars - BSTC
8. Lay-Far - Like The First Time Feat. Magic Number
9. Borrowed Identity - Faith
10. IMYRMiND - Rhino
11. Floating Points - Mimoun Marhaba ( Truccy DJ Friendly Edit)
12. St Germain - Real Blues (Atjazz Stay Tuned Remix)
13. Tom Blip - Shekere
14. Fat Freddy's Drop - Cortina Motors
15. TYPESUN - Make It Right
16. Dimlite - Dynamic Death
17. Ge Ology feat. Mark de Clive Lowe - Moon Circuitry
18. NIKITCH - Breathin' (Original Mix)
19. DJ Day - Land Of 1000 Chances (Lord Echo's Disco Mix)
20. Gilles Peterson's Sonzeira feat. Marcos Valle - America Latina (Falty DL remix)
21. Tall Black Guy Productions - I Like You
22. Henry Wu - Sumner Road
23. Kyle Hall - Damn! I'm Feeln Real Close
24. Chaos In The CBD - Trust Is Key
25. Peven Everett - Gabriel (Live garage)
26. Earth Wind & Fire - Can't Hide Love (MAW Remix)
27. 3 Winans Brothers, The Clark Sisters, Louie Vega - Dance (Louie Vega Latin Soul Version)
28. D'Angelo - Spanish Joint (Unknown House Remix)
29. Michael Wycoff - Come Into My World (Joaquin "Joe" Claussell Edit)
30. Stevie Wonder - For Your Love (Rasmus Faber Unreleased Remix)
31. Gwen Mccrae - Keep The Fire Burning (Joey Negro Feed The Flame Mix)
32. Donnell Pitman - Love Explosion
33. Rena - Dance It Off

Rustam Ospanoff - 15 Years of DJ Anniversary Mix. EP 2 (FEB 2016)

RUSTAM OSPANOFF | DJ BOOKING: ospanoff@gmail.com

Founder & Producer of Jazzystan Music Festival (Almaty) & "Precious Love" (Vinyl Listening Sessions (NYC). Radio Presenter on Worldwide FM, Soho Radio, Love Will Save The Day FM. 

Rustam’s vision and mission is literally to spread love and harmony through music through a rarely seen diversity of musical selections and audiences. Organic, warm and far-reaching. His sets and radio shows mean transcending the boundaries of trend, genre-orthodoxy, age, culture, etc. to create something unique, exciting, surprising, and inspiring.

Rustam gathers all the deepest soul sounds from around the world and elegantly delivers them in gorgeous musical journeys. His creative goal has always been to expose diverse music to people through the curation of special events, live concerts and radio shows. 

Rustam shared decks alongside Gilles Peterson, LEFTO, Louie Vega, DJ Spinna, Ge-Ology, Natasha Diggs, Sadar Bahar, DJ Rahaan, Mad Mats (GAMM), Jeremy Underground, Kyodai, JKriv (Razor-n-Tape), Dave Lee, DJ KON, Shuya Okino, Dom Servini, Bradley Zero, Rainer Truby, Eddy Ramich, DJ Scribe (I Love Vinyl), Paul & Barbie (Love Injection), Nickodemus, Nik Weston (Juno Records), Zimpala, Anders Sicre (Le Mellotron), Shawn Dub (Human Head), Melik Bencheikh (Heartbeat Vinyl) to name a few.

His DJ sets have taken him all over the world from music festivals like SummerStage (Central Park NYC), Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide (France), Cully Jazz (Switzerland), Southern Soul (Montenegro), Terraneo (RBMA/Croatia), Sunsplash; parties like Soul In The Horn, Golden Record in NYC to numerous events in London, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Mexico City, Hamburg, Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lisbon, Brussels, Ghent, Liege, Geneva, Sierre, Prague, Bratislava, Vienna, Zagreb, and other parts of the world. 

Rustam is well known for his long 6-8 hrs vinyl sets in New York City. He was a resident DJ at Public Records, Virgin Hotel, Ace Hotel NY & Brooklyn, Lilli Star at Moxy Brooklyn Hotel, Izzy Rose, Studio 151, Nublu, Record Room. He also played records at some of the most important NYC venues like Nowadays, Elsewhere, Jupiter Disco, Le Bain, Black Flamingo, Magick City, Milagrosa, Good Bar, including regular DJ sets at Brooklyn Museum and Rockefeller Center.

He is best known for being the founder of Jazzystan Music Festival (this ran from 2009 in Almaty, Kazakhstan) in his home country. He booked and produced live acts featuring artists like Jamiroquai, Incognito, OMAR, Marcos Valle, Jazzanova, Gilles Peterson, LEFTO, Nubya Garcia, EZRA Collective, Kyoto Jazz Massive feat. N’Dea Davenport (Brand New Heavies), Nathan Haines, Jessica Lauren, Soil & Pimp Sessions, J.A.M., Root Soul, Quasimode, Cro-Magnon, Jazzanova feat. Paul Randolph, Tortured Soul, Voilaaa, Cotonete, Kutiman, Boom Pam and many more…

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