Favourite Things 16.08.10: Nik Weston August 17, 2010
Posted by favethingsjazz in : audio, podcast , add a comment
So we’re back… again… and this time we’ve enticed Favourite Things resident Mr Nik Weston (Mukatsuku Records) back behind the decks to supply the next instalment of the podcast series. And as always he doesn’t disappoint. Kicking off with some classic Toki Hidefumi before taking us through a masterclass of funky jazz and Latin & Brazilian rhythms before rounding it all off with a little tribute to Abbey Lincoln (RIP), who sadly passed away last week at the age of 80.
For those of you in London town tonight, we start our monthly Favela Chic get together and both Nik and Rob Coley (Soul-Identity) will be joining the live band set-up of Jake Telford, Jessica Lauren, Francesco Mendolia and guests for another funky jazz jam. If it’s half as good as last month’s session, then it should be a blast. But don’t take our word for it, pop down and say hello. In the meantime though, peep this mix, it’s a classic!
Until next week…
TRACKLIST
Toki Hidefumi :: Let’s Get Together
Barcelona Traction :: Sudamérica
Claudio Medeiros, Victor M & Friends :: Soar
Toninho Horta :: Aquelas Coisas Todas
Vira Lata :: Cascavel
Pedro Ruy-Blas :: El Jaleo
Yaron Gershovsky :: Jazz Funk
Indigo Jam Unit :: Sphinx
Donald Byrd :: Blackjack
Abbey Lincoln :: Afro Blue
Favourite Things 19.07.10: Podcast #6 July 20, 2010
Posted by favethingsjazz in : audio, podcast , 1 comment so far
All roads lead to Favela Chic tonight for the return to action of the Favourite Things live session. But before then there’s just enough time to squeeze in another podcast to get you in the mood. This week, we’re back in the studio, pulling out the newness (and not so newness) on a strictly jazz tip. We kick off proceedings with a great cover of Herbie Hancock’s ‘Blow Up’ from the legendary Joe Chambers, before hitting our stride with some fusion and soul jazz business courtesy of Mike Longo, Walter J Bishop and an amazing turn by Peter Fish and his band on ‘Esmond’ .
In the second half of the show, we drop the tempo briefly with the classic Horace Silver workout ’The Aztec Sun God’ before Weldon Irvine, The Dave Holland Octet and finally The Detroit Experiment take us into the home straight. This is definitely up there as one of our most uptempo mixes in recent times. And if you need more , why not catch the band and DJs later. The fun starts at 8pm through till 1am.
Stream it now via Mixcloud below or subscribe to our podcast feed and get the download in a week. Next week, we should have some bits and pieces from the live gig at Favela Chic. Watch out.
TRACKLIST
Joe Chambers :: Blow Up (from New World, Porter Records)
Mike Longo :: A Thief In The Night (from 900 Shares Of The Blues, Groove Merchant)
Walter Bishop Jnr :: Philadelphia Bright (from Soul Village, Muse Records)
Peter Fish :: Esmond (from The Silver Apple, Kindred Spirits)
Horace Silver :: The Aztec Sun God (from Silver ‘N Percussion, Blue Note Records)
Weldon Irvine :: The Power & The Glory (from Spirit Man, RCA)
The Dave Holland Octet :: Pathways (from Pathways, Dare2 Records)
The Detroit Experiment :: Revelation (from TThe Detroit Experiment, Ropeadope Records)
Favourite Things 10.07.10: A Blackclassical Mix July 11, 2010
Posted by favethingsjazz in : audio, guest mixes, podcast , 2comments
An extra special treat this week in the form of a second guest mix from our good friend Blackclassical. This one dropped into the inbox earlier this week and it seems only right to share it with the masses. A top quality selection of Japanese spiritual jazz stunners, this isn’t your usual jazz mix, but something we’ve come to expect from the man who always digs deep. From the opening strains of Masayuki Takayanagi‘s ‘Bohemei’ through to the gentle guitar stylings of the Sunao Wada Quintet +1, via amazing music from the likes of Masahiko Togashi, Don Cherry and Milton Marsh, this selection wreaks quality. Perfect Sunday music. Get on it.
Make sure to peep the Blackclassical Blog where you’ll find news of his radio show and more archived mixes.
Stream the mix below via Mixcloud or subscribe to our podcast feed and get the download in a week.
TRACKLIST
Masayuki Takayanagi & New Direction Unit :: Bohimei
“Jojo” Takayanagi & The Arts :: Sun in the East
Masahiko Togashi :: Spiritual Nature
Don Cherry :: Bra Joe from Kilimanjaro
Don Cherry :: Terry’s Tune, Hope, The Creator has a Masterplan, Sidharta, Utopia & Visions
Milton Marsh :: Everlasting Beauty
Milton Marsh :: Lighter Side of Dark
Minoru Ikeno :: Sunset On The Street
Sunao Wada Quintet +1 :: Shimmer Of The Morning Sun