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Another amazing chapter of the finest European Jazz of the 60s...

"There is a two-fold pleasure in listening to the leader of a big band play in a trio setting. First, there is the satisfaction of hearing a voice that is normally in the background being brought to centre stage..."

"Boland was of famously modest and self-effacing nature, so to hear him play in this context is something to treasure. And with Klook and Woode behind him the session is, of course, a perfectly cut gem: unassuming but wholly flawless, and shining with intelligent musical light".

Second, there is a more intellectual pleasure, for with an occasional trio like this one we get to examine the music of a large ensemble in reduced form, and from the most privileged point of view. In the company of the composer himself, the trio guides us through versions of familiar Clarke-Boland numbers that have been pared back to absolute essentials, allowing us to see the delicate forms that reside within the complex machinery of Boland’s arrangements. The thickets of brass and reeds, the star turns by soloists, the sheer noise and drama of the big band all drop away: the songs are stripped down to founding principles, to the clear colours and subtle accents of the compositional heartwood..."

(From the sleeve notes by Francis Gooding)

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Francy Boland - Playing With The Trio -  Album Preview

The Utrecht native from the Netherlands joins us to share music of all kinds going from Soul, Jazz, House and everything in between.

Tracklist
Garrett - Angel Reflections
Abunai - Sixteen Hours
Okon - Poise
Tom Manzarek - Realize
Beyun - Finding Forgiveness
Beyun - Temporal Freefall
Skymark - Insomnia
Maximoto - To Remain The Same
Sentinel 793 - Soup Rain
Karizma - S.I.L.U.
Poison Zcora - Big Jealous
Sylvere - Conception
Kode9 - UH
Ngoni Egan - Kalahari to Fingal
Ngoni Egan - Difaqane

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Flashman- Redemption

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At once sweet and sentimental, haunting and melancholic, ‘Tema di Susie’ stands out from the other tracks in the film, which are more tense and frantic. Like the rest of the score, however, it exemplifies the way in which, during the ‘70s, Italian film composers created their own version of the sound of American blaxploitation cinema, with its groovy blend of funk, jazz, and soul. It is no coincidence that the film’s director, B-movie specialist Alfonso Brescia, specifically requested music in the style of Shaft, the iconic film that defined that sound in 1971.

"Though seemingly simple, ‘Tema di Susie’ is a perfect example of Alessandroni’s style – in particular his unique ability to effortlessly blend groove and melody, funk and feeling, into one musical piece. That’s why we thought it deserved a special, double installment of our RELOVED series - gor this chapter of the series, Four Flies enlisted Neapolitan duo Fratelli Malibu, consisting of drummer Andrea De Fazio and bassist Paolo Petrella, versatile musicians who’ve been active in the Naples music scene for nearly two decades; and French producer Mounika, with his unique style characterized by mellow and soothing vibes.

Today we share with you Fratelli Malibu – Tema Di Susie Reloved (Banda Maje Vocal Retouch) - The Neapolitan duo have taken Alessandroni's melodic theme and woven it into a mesmerizing tapestry of rhythmic beats, world percussion and ethereal atmospheres. Drawing inspiration from funk/Afrobeat, synth-pop and Italo-disco, they've conjured a psychedelic-tinged, afro-cosmic groove that's bound to transport you to another dimension.

As the music unfolds, you'll feel like you've stepped into a vibrant, fantasy world. The breaks, outro, and intro are woven with a psychedelic thread that leaves you yearning to return once the final note fades away. And that's not all – they've injected an irresistible pop sensibility into the track with the use of drum machines and synths. The result? A rework that not only ampli#es the dreaminess of the original but also seamlessly marries the past with the future.

Four Flies Records say about the track: "We love the track so much that we decided to double the fun with a vocal retouch version, courtesy of the Italian funk/soul collective Banda Maje. Their vocalists, Chiara Della Monica and Cristina Cafiero, elegantly infuse cinematic and Balearic vibes into the mix, paying a wonderful homage to Fratelli Malibu’s exquisite arrangement".

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PREMIERE: Fratelli Malibu - Tema di Susie Reloved (Banda Maje Vocal Retouch)

midi day job, pt. 4

Gerardo Frisina has established himself throughout the years as one of the finest interpreters of the Latin-influenced Jazz club sound. Four years after the release of “Join the Dance”, he returns on Schema with a brand new album, “Movement”.

Gerardoʼs contribution to the history of Italian Jazz is remarkable: along with his activity as a producer, his work has been pivotal in uncovering rare Italian and European Jazz for international audiences, thus reviving this rich heritage. The studio is where he feels at home: his recent activity has been considerable, with a multitude of projects and single releases, and finally, a new album. Like a gifted movie director, he conducts with delicacy and mastery a fine ensemble of musicians, bringing into these recordings the outcome of lifelong research into sound. His fifth full-length album summarizes his experiences, his endless listening sessions and experiments with different music cultures.

Here are 12 pieces describing another amazing journey through Gerardoʼs rich and exotic influences: these are the adventures of a European Jazz man immersed in Afro-Cuban inspirations. Gerardoʼs love for Cuban music is well- known. Jazz had been influenced by Cuban music since its early days and Gerardoʼs blend of this tradition has become a trademark. His fans will not be disappointed by “Movement” and the uninitiated will discover the manifold nuances of his sound.

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Gerardo Frisina - Movement - Album Preview

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Under-hyped music and forgotten treasures. Broadcasting every 2 weeks on Groovalizacion and Le Mellotron.

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Space Is The Place

My First (Nicola Conte Version)

Unreleased material from iconic Italian film composer from the 60s and 70s, fusing African influences with a distinctive cinematic aesthetic. Out on @fourfliesrecords.

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Afro Discoteca

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Alessandro Alessandroni - Afro Discoteca (STW Premiere)

Tosca - My First [Nicola Conte Version]

Nicola Conte - Charade

My annual Spring mix has become my most challenging and rewarding project. All year round I accumulate notes, lists and piles of records that I think have that little something magical needed for this session.

This is a deeply personal and spiritual mix but it isn't limited to a genre. Music that makes me float, meditate, introspect. Music that makes me hopeful. 

Dedicated to the sun. 

Dedicated to my mom. 

Dedicated to you.

- Lexis

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SPRINGTIME SPIRITUAL Mix Vol. 6 (2019) - Hand-picked by Lexis

Anthony Valadez - Asleep feat Anna Wise

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Francy Boland - Playing With The Trio - Album Preview

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