Donald Byrd’s Places and Spaces album just reminds me of spring (which has finally arrived here in DC).
jazz-funk
Recently uncovered treasures include this selection of fine vintage LPs fresh from the field. 1. Funkadelic – Funkadelic’s Greatest Hits [Westbound] Standing on the Verge of Getting It On, Hit It and Quit It, Can You Get to That, etc. 2. Bohannon – Stop & Go [Dakar Records] The solo debut! Before delving deep into disco, Hamilton…
Another nice stack of wax courtesy Som Records. 1. Jazzy Jay – Cold Chillin’ in the Spot [Def Jam Recordings] An early Def Jam hip-hop classic, the label’s third release. 2. UMC’s – One to Grow On [Wild Pitch Records] A golden-era dancefloor burner. Soulful & uptempo, the way I like it. 3. Main Source – Fakin’ the…
Another batch of dancefloor bangers sure to rock the s**t out of that upcoming Black Cat gig (and beyond). 1. Mark Ronson – Oh My God – The Super Busdown Remix [Columbia] The Kaiser Chiefs get covered properly with Ms. Lily Allen on vocals. Busta Rhymes adds a choice golden era rap. Oh my Gawd, indeed!…
A short mid-winter selection of cool cuts. 1. various – Atlantiquity [Atlantic] Killer collection of classic soul, jazz & funk cuts remixed by Quantic, Nu-Mark, and King Britt, among others. 2. Beck – Bad Cartridge (E-Pro) [Interscope] Space Invaders remix treatment of E-Pro. Trying to get caught up on my Beck classics. 3. Amy Winehouse – You Know…
Picked up a few gems from a street vendor in Williamsburg. 1. Planet Patrol – Cheap Thrills [Tommy Boy] Electro boogie business. 2. Hot Butter – Popcorn [SR International] German pressing of the Moog classic. 3. Mantronix – Music Madness [Sleeping Bag Records] Serious electro. 4. Frankie Smith – Double Dutch Bus [WMOT Records] Classic b-boy break! 5. End of…