Favourite Things 10.07.10: A Blackclassical Mix July 11, 2010
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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
Favourite Things 05.07.10: JC (Here and Now Recordings) July 5, 2010
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This week we’re proud to present a very special something from long time friend of Favourite Things and killer collector of all vinyl, Mr John Cunningham AKA JC. From his time behind the counter at some of London’s finest record emporiums (including a stint at the revered but now defunct Reckless Records in Soho) JC has constantly been on the search for those rare and beautiful tunes you just need to own on black wax, and as such we’re very honoured to host a selection from the man.
JC now heads up his own digital and physical record label Here and Now Recordings with an eclectic roster including the likes of Yam Who?, DJD, Chaz Jankel, Chanan Hanspal, Yaaba Funk and Funkanala. Next up on the release front will be new Motivators and Chanan Hanspal material, both of which should see the light of day before the end of the year. Check out the Here and Now Recordings back catalogue on Juno and for more mixes from the man, bookmark his page on Mixcloud for a lovely little boogie mix.
Stream the mix below via Mixcloud or subscribe to our podcast feed and get the download in a week. Next week we’re back in the studio digging out some classic fusion and some newer bits and pieces.
TRACKLIST
The Brass Company :: Spanish Dancer :: Strata East
Max Roach :: Lonesome Lover :: Impulse
Buster Williams :: Pinnacle :: Muse
Penderecki, Don Cherry and The New Eternal Rhythm Orchestra :: Daisy Mckee :: Philips
Don Cherry, Janusz Muniak Quartet, Pierre Pausgen :: Race Face :: Muza
Michal Urbaniak :: Seresta :: Muza
Mel Brown :: Swamp Fever :: Impulse
Ronnie Foster :: First Light :: Blue Note
Michael White :: Commin’ From :: ABC
Babatunde And Phenomena :: Merely A Suggestion :: Theresa
Favourite Things 22.03.10: Blackclassical Guest Mix March 22, 2010
Posted by favethingsjazz in : audio, guest mixes , 1 comment so farWith still no live session sorted, this week we present a guest mix from one of the deepest selectors we know when it comes to jazz and the black stuff. For just over a year Blackclassical has been churning out a string of quality mixes through his WordPress blog and more recently his internet radio shows on Space Invader Radio, mixing up rare (and not so rare) tracks from the deeper, spiritual end of the jazz spectrum. This 60 minute plus selection of heavy hitters showcases just some of the gems in his collection.
Should you wish for more Blackclassical goodness in your life, you should head over to his website and subscribe to his blog. He’s also out there on Mixcloud, so go find him and say hello…
TRACKLIST
Trio de Paula :: Tropical
Cossi Anatz :: Hortus
Nanette Natal :: Love Signs
Mitsuaki Katayama :: First Flight
Johnny Dankworth :: Academy One
Dinamitri Jazz Folklore :: Baraka
Louis Banks Sangam :: City Life
Roy Campbell’s Pyramid Trio :: Tazz’s Dilemma
Fitz Gore and the Talismen :: Song For My Father
Ronnie Mathews/Freddie Hubbard :: The Thang