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Music wouldn't sound the same today without Quincy Jones. 

Rising up from poverty, Jones spent his early musical career playing trumpet with big band swing legend Count Basie, and worked as a young arranger for jazz greats like Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie. He went on to learn classical composition in Paris under Nadia Boulanger, whilst living across the street from Picasso.

Jones became one of the first ever Black music executives signed to a US record label, and over the course of his career, his vision for transmuting musical talent into enormous pop successes earned him a staggering 28 Grammys, with collaborations spanning icons like Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin, shaping the sounds of jazz, pop, soul, and film.

Tune in for two hours paying tribute to his rece... 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/in-focus/episodes/in-focus-quincy-jones-15th-november-2024

In Focus: Quincy Jones 151124

From @grandhuit_514

I discovered Roy Ayers early in my musical journey. He’s an artist who had a huge influence on me, and over the years, I kept realizing just how important his career was to the history of music at large. 

From jazz to jazz-funk, jazz-fusion, disco, boogie, and even his influence on hip-hop & house—his impact is undeniable.

Today, I’m incredibly moved to see how much he inspired DJs, producers, and musicians across generations. But more than anything, it’s the universal love for him that stands out. Everyone loved Roy, and I think that’s what makes him such an important artist.

I became truly fascinated with his work the day I watched his live performance at Ronnie Scott’s, during the famous Battle of the Vibes. That’s when I realized not just his incredible musicianship but also his sense of humor. He had this incredible emotional range—his music could make you cry, laugh, or dance, sometimes all at once. That really struck me, and from that moment on, I started diving deeper into his music.

Over the years, my passion for his work grew. I started hunting for rare records, original pressings—until one day, I had the chance to see him perform on a rooftop in Brooklyn. He was already past 75 at that point, already fragile, but still so magical. 

Watching him play live as the sun set over the city is an image I’ll never forget. I remember bringing my original pressing of Roy Ayers Ubiquity with me, hoping to get it signed. But I was too shy, too in awe of the moment. It’s a small regret, but also a memory I’ll cherish forever.

With this mix, I wanted to pay tribute to him, as he passed away just a few days ago. 

I decided to take a chronological approach—starting with his debut album West Coast Vibes, moving through his time as Herbie Mann’s vibraphonist, then into his solo work and his years with his band Roy Ayers Ubiquity. From there, I included tracks from his 80s period, some unreleased material released by BBE, and even a few collaborations with Fela Kuti, Wayne Henderson, Guru & Erykah Badu. 

I chose to close the mix with Remember to Remember by Rick Holmes—it felt like the perfect closing theme for this tribute.

May his soul rest in peace and his music lives forever. 

Please note: I deliberately chose not to include his work as a producer for other artists like Sylvia Striplin, Ladies of the 80s, Bobbi Humphrey to name a few, except for Daylight and Remember to Remember. Same for Coffy as this one was a movie soundtrack and not a solo album. 

I also left out most of his collaborations, except for his track with Guru, which felt too important to omit. Additionally, I didn’t include any remixes, as it would have made the mix too long. 

Maybe all of that will be part of another recording one day...

GrandHuit

Tribute to ROY AYERS (Selected by GrandHuit)

Manchester's Tarzsa brings good vibes Soul, RnB & Jazz to the NTS airwaves once a month. 
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COOL RADIO Vol.12 04/28/25
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COOL RADIO Vol.12 04/28/25

episode 89 of summer school radio with the sweetest to do it – miss Soul Sugar! her blend of classic and contemporary r&b has cultivated an online community of over 450k music lovers, and here, she brings her selections heard around the world to the lot radio studio. 

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summer school radio with Soul Sugar @ The Lot Radio 05-06-2025

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A new monthly series of mixtapes, in which we invite First Word friends & family to lace us with a selection of their soulful favourites, from across the board. For June's edition, we invite the Singapore-based, Darker Than Wax co-founder Dean Chew. On the mix Dean says:

'The mix moves through a tapestry of shades and moods - it is an extension of what I consider as ‘soul music’. As a selector, I have always been interested in the liminal, the in-between spaces, and how different genres of music can intersect with each other. It is at once intuitive and spatial, and that ongoing exploration never ceases to amaze. It has always been about the process, and getting closer to your inner soul - I hope this mix touches you in a personal way. Enjoy!'

TRACKLISTING :

1. Keys Of Jay - Jay Sound (self-released)
2. People - Kofi Stone (True Community)
3. Jambo Kenya - Gabriella Dorè (Forzaquattro)
4. Rhum on the wah - Alex Attias (Visions recordings)
5. Bully Ball - Surprise Chef (Big Crown records)
6. The Legible City - Yukihiro Fukutomi (ZaZa)
7. Wrong - Business Partner (PPU)
8. I Wanna Know (ft. Sister Love) - Youth Beat Connexion (RPM)
9. I Know (Stone Remix) - Wigs (Goddezz)
10. Hold On (Papa's Dub) - Cartouche (Scotti Bros records)
11. 带走我和你的故事 - Guohan (Darker Than Wax)
12. Let Me In (instrumental) - Iauwata (Furious Fish Records)
13. Fever Tension (Unreleased vocal mix) - Fresh & Low (Black Vinyl records)
14. Matlab - Sigmoid Fn (Super Enjoy)
15. When My Mind Overflows (Instrumental) - Laza (demo)
16. Move Me - DJ MERCI (kickin’ up dust)

Music From The Soul 002 - Dean Chew

TRACKLIST
Barry Boom - Dial My Number
Private Collection - Praising
Yellowman - Morning Ride
Bitty McLean - The Real Thing
Lloyd Brown & Tippa Irie - That’s That
Shinehead - I Just Called To Say I Love You
Buju Banton - Bonafide Love ft. Wayne Wonder
J.C. Lodge - You Are The One
Mike Anthony - Sexy Eyes
Phillip Leo - Hypnotic Love (Dr.Leo’s Hypnotic Mix)
English - Nite & Day
Kotch - Two Occasions 
Vicious - Nika Remix
Mike Anthony - Spread Love
Wayne Wonder - One Night
Beres Hammond - Take Time To Love
Buju Banton - Make My Day
Mad Cobra - Legacy

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