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Matt Braun - Brooklyn, NYC

The Record Player mixes

After some positive feedback for the jazz-house sets, a few folks have requested more 'real deal' jazz. At the same time, my old pal Dex asked me for a mix (featuring, as he put it, 'real music, real players') that he could stick on 'to set the right tone' prior to some beach bar gigs he's picked up on his hibernation tour of the southern hemisphere. So I came up with this selection - mellow and soulful but funky in parts too, covering a variety of eras and styles and mixed with a light touch, but hopefully with sufficient flow to be coherent as a set. 

I enjoyed it so much I am putting together another selection this weekend to mark the imminent arrival of the London Jazz Festival.

Track list:

Junior Mance: A Time And A Place 
  
Tania Maria: Sentado à Beira do Caminho
   
Atjazz: Eastern Sound
   
Ahmad Jamal: Blue Moon  
   
The Landau Orchestra: Conceptions
  
Freddie Hubbard: Keep Your Soul Together
 
Eddie Jefferson: So What 
  
Courtney Pine: Lady Day And John Coltrane 
  
Larry Willis: Out On The Coast 
  
Fish Go Deep: The Jazz  
   
Herb Geller: The power of a smile (instrumental) 
  
Bobby Hutcherson: Maiden Voyage  
  
Truby Trio: High Jazz (Nicola Conte remix) 
   
Orbert Davis: Ain't No Sunshine  
   
Toots Thielmans: Manha de Carnaval

JazzLoungin' Vol.1

Originally released as a mix CD in the summer of 2005. 

All vinyl. All good.

Soular Power....

Recorded back in 2004 to promote a party series celebrating the soulful, non-corny music of the '80s. Sure, the '80s had some really bad pop songs but it also spawned both Hip-Hop and House music. 

All vinyl. All good. 

Not Your Typical '80s Jam Pt.1

Sounds from, or inspired by, Latin America.

From the South...the deep south.

At one time, I was mostly playing hip-hop at my gigs. This mix gives a small taste of the vibe of my parties back then. 

This was 2002..all vinyl, obviously. 



Hip - Hop 2002

This is the first part of a new series of mixes I'm putting out there for you. These will just be segments of when I happen to be playing at home and remember to record. Often I'm doing other things while playing so I'll just make some really quick decisions before the song runs out!

There's no set format or science here. Just songs I like and happen to play at that time. There won't be any set release schedule or day or length of mix.

Thanks for listening. 

Some Songs I Like #1

Vintage Vinyl Vol. 1 ( FREE DOWNLOAD ) 

Breaks - Psych - Funk - Soul - Afro - Rock - Latin - Rare Grooves 

In this mix I'm digging in my record collection with my good friend Grym, The epic living legend Bboy/Dj Grym is guesting me back to back in the first 20 min of the mix where he chooses from he's favorite records from my collection. 

This mix is mostly dedicated to Bboys and Bgirls around the world but also for psych and rare groove lovers as well. This is a vintage tape meaning all of the records is from the 70´s and the whole mix is 100 % vinyl all the way

Special Thanks for inspiration to this tape :

Malcom X , Dj Leacy , Moss Massive (Moss Fristil Forening),Kakaroach crew, Østen , Oslo Soul Experience , Sex Tags, Dj Timber, Fred Fades & mutual intensions, Stig paa, Moe Green, Disco T & other Dj´s spreading light !!!!!!!!

Foto: Pongsakorn Malaiwong (copywright)

Vinyl Vintage Vol.1

Just a few of my favorite recent chilled out finds, hope you love em............
www.mumsoldvinyl.com

Chillin with the Treasure Chest - Mixtape - by Mums Old Vinyl

One of my sets for RADIO ABC. 
jazz, soul, rare groove

dj mix 01 (radio mix: jazz & soul)

Done as a promo mix for a party back in 2005. In case it matters to you, I only used vinyl for this. 

Not Your Typical '80s Jam Pt.2

This mix was done with only original pressings using only 2 turntables & a mixer. Some of these records may be rare and many are not but none of this matters. The music is more valuable than any format or equipment. Hence the title "More Than 7inches". 

This was done in 2005.

More Than 7 inches Pt.1

My friend and legendary graffiti/mural artist Pose 2 (a founder of the FX crew) used to throw a jam every summer called the BBoy BBQ. In 2004, with some help from Phat Pharm and other sponsors, we were able to do this mix which accompanied a very limited edition book handmade by Bret "Down Roc" Syfert and featured photos from the past events and original work from Philly.

It was a cold winter.

The horrific events of 9/11 happened a little more than a year before and America was in a major transitional phase in terms of politics, identity and the future. I was personally having my own ups and downs but was fortunate to have a steady stream of gigs to have some creative release and to share good music with great people.

At the time, my collection was a bit smaller which forced me to be very meticulous with my selections for these mixes. This was the era before digital and it took several weeks of periodically piecing things together until finally I had all the strands to weave a lush fabric of sonic emotions. 

It was a time for reflection and celebration. 

Many of the songs chosen are over 30 years old to make a point that history repeats itself and that some music transcends time and always stays relevant to the human condition. The result is an orchestrated journey of melodies and lyrics that capture some of my own feelings but also that of the mass consciousness in America.

Where are we at?
Where are we going?
Why is this happening? 

This mix is amongst my personal favorites. Thanks for listening and I hope you like it as much as I do.

Peace,
Matt Braun
a.k.a.
The Record Player

Can We All Jus' Chill...!?!?

This is a mix dedication to the life and influence of Randy Flash that I did for Sundae (a party & brand based in Philadelphia dedicated to house music & culture). Randy was an icon in the Philly & New York house scenes. I only had the pleasure of sharing the decks with him once but over the years he played an important role in my house collection (and any legit house DJ in/from Philly). As the buyer at Sound Of Market, Randy played an integral role in getting good records to the people and was always open to share the gems and spread the gospel of real house music. He was one of the nicest people in the Philly music scene and a friend to all. He never forgot anybody and he will never be forgotten. 

Rest In Power DJ Randy Flash!!

*all of the songs played here are records I purchased at Sound Of Market and several were records that Randy put me on to. Yes, all vinyl.

Matt Braun (aka The Record Player) is connoisseur of many things, especially music. His life long journey to discover and share music with anyone who will listen has led to great memories and friendships around the globe. 

As a DJ, his sets take you on a journey across different eras, genres and styles to move your body, mind, and soul.

Listen up!