Favourite Things Jazz Jam at Favela Chic, Tuesday 20th July July 13, 2010
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After a little hiatus, the band are back in action. On Tuesday 20th July, the Favourite Things Jazz Jam drops into one of Shoreditch’s most colourful venues, Favela Chic for an evening of live jazz, Latin, funk and fusion.
Led by host and lead saxophone player Jake Telford, the Favourite Things Quartet (featuring Jessica Lauren on keys, Graham Silbiger on bass and Francesco Mendolia on drums) plus extended players Max O’Donnell (guitar) and Oliver Nelken (trumpet) will be tearing up the stage live again with an assortment of improvised funky jazz standards over two extended sets.
Resident DJs Nik Weston (Mukatsuku Records) and Rob Coley (Soul Identity Music) will be on hand to ensure the music keeps flowing between the jam sessions.
If the event is new to you, you can get a flavour of what to expect by checking out the videos from our last night at Vibe Bar back in May. And of course, if you’ve got a instrument or an amazing voice, why not bring it down and step up and perform live with the band during the later set.
Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Favela Chic London
91-93 Great Eastern Street
London EC2 3HZ
http://www.favelachic.com/london
6.00pm – 1.00am
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