A: Barra Nova
AA: Partido#2

Written, produced and mixed by Stefano De Santis at Re:fill studio, Rome.

Stefano plays Rhodes Piano, Moog, Prophet 5, Solina Strings Ensemble, Juno 6, Upright Piano and Percussion.

Stefano would like to thank Steve Conry and Colin Curtis.

Stefano De Santis - Barra Nova - TLM7004

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

PT. 2 (BONUS) "Day Care" Radio Show w/ DJ Randy Ellis & The Alaia, featuring special guest Mr. Big Happy
Recorded and Mixed Live at Cafe De Nadie (CDMX)
Listen to pt. 1 here: https://soundcloud.com/cqqlrecords/day-care-on-nts-w-dj-randy-ellis-the-alaia-mr-big-happy-050823

PT. 2 Cafe De Nadie Bonus Day Care w/ DJ Randy Ellis, The Alaia & Mr. Big Happy 05.08.23

Join us on this exciting episode featuring Cool Raul, a DJ and record collector hailing from Oakland, Bay Area. Known for his keen eye for unique and rare records, Raul takes us on a thrilling journey as he unveils some hidden Gospel 45s from his prized collection. As a part of Studio Funk, we are thrilled to have him on the show, where he sits down with Aswad for an exclusive showcase of his rare finds. 

These gems are not to be missed, and it's a special treat as this episode was previously available only to our loyal Studio Funk Patreon supporters. Consider it a complementary bonus episode to the Tone B. Nimble show.

Cool Raul

The hiatus is over! Aswad comes out of podcast retirement (for a very good reason) as we welcome talented MC, Producer, owner & founder of Static King records from Washington D.C — J Scienide 

Together they celebrate and reflect on the key milestone — 50 years of Hip Hop and discuss J Scienide’s discography, recent releases and people he’s worked with including D-Styles (Producer/DJ, Beat Junkies) and Body Bag Ben (Producer).
As you can expect there is a lot to digest here, so much we decided for this special occasion that this will be released as a two-part mini series.

In this first episode — they discuss the humble beginnings of rap and take a nostalgia trip through their childhood memories and reflect what it means to them in modern day. The important connections tied to Hip Hop - the funk, soul, jazz music which became before it.

No Studio Funk show is complete with a great track list — you can expect to hear many genres on this episode, as we expand from notable Hip Hop favourites and low-key gems through to artists which impacted their lives forever…

J Scienide - Part 1

Been a hectic past month, but in-between it all I've picked up a few things here and there. Lots of 7inch heat on this one! Enjoy.

Tracklist: Armand Boatman Trio, The Kanpai Quartet, Frollen Music Library, Aesthetic, Nautilus, Timo Lassy, Release Music Orchestra

September 20 2023

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Pullin from the Stacks Episode 235 - Recent Digs and Things

As promised, the second half of the special two part episode with Mr Static King - J Scienide. We continue our conversations regarding the Hip Hop honours - 50 year’s milestone, but we also go into J Scienide’s discography to discuss the releases and collaborations of the past few years. The buck doesn’t stop there…with records to burn, Aswad shares plenty of favourites from the collection to round things off in good fashion.

J Scienide - Part 2

Tropical rhythms, devotional boogie and soulful shenanigans with a heavy jazz undertone, Patrick Forge gathers it all up for your listening pleasure.  
https://www.nts.live/shows/patrickforge/episodes/patrickforge-9th-october-2023

Patrick Forge 091023

Welcoming back to the podcast, we have Sam Don to share and discuss his latest release, Just A Touch (Athens of the North, 2023) — the new compilation focusing on underground U.K Soul. Together, Aswad and Sam discuss the term ‘Street Soul’ and what it means to them, the culture, the impact it created in a short space of time. Sam shares the inspiration behind the project, working closely with artists to resurface these rare, and sometimes lost and forgotten music.

Sam Don - Just A Touch

"Day Care" Radio Show w/ The Alaia & DJ Randy Ellis 
aired on NTS Radio 11/20/23
Tracklist and Original Episode here: https://www.nts.live/shows/day-care/episodes/day-care-20th-november-2023

Day Care on NTS w/ The Alaia & DJ Randy Ellis 11.20.23

Back after being absent for too long. Too much going on in my life and the world to put one of these together, but am trying to get back on track. This is a sample of the various records I've been stacking up in the meantime - hope you dig it! 

Tracklist: Adam Makowicz Unit, Frankie Ortega, Frank Cunimondo Trio, Don Elliot, Johnny Lewis Quartet, Nancy Priddy, Roy Meriwether, Frank Emilio, Round House, Neil Ardley, Galapagos Duck

December 4 2023

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Pullin from the Stacks - A Month of Digging

Studio Funk - podcast show created and hosted by Aswad. Showcasing his discoveries, music collection, and interviews the leading names in modern funk and soul.