Podcast appearances and mentions of charles stepney

 J- Ivy, Anthony Hamilton, Tarrey Torae, HBCU Symphony - No Words (Terry Hunter Club Mix)  Nathan Haines, Vanessa Freeman, Marcus Begg, - U See That (Atjazz Love Soul Mix)  Charles Stepney, Kitty Haywood - You Make Me High (Terry Hunter - James Poyser Club Mix)  Zo! feat. Monica Blaire - Make Love 2 Me  Kayenne, DJ Spen, Michele Chiavarini - Bliss (They Call It Love) (DJ Spen - Michele Chiavarini Remix)  Sahib Muhammad - Shine (Jihad Muhammad Bang the Drum Remix)  RAH & The Ruffcats - Wake Up (they are the people of the myths) feat. King Khan (Yoruba Soul Mix)  Omar - Can We Go Out (Zed Bias Remix)  Reelsoul - All That I Can Say (Lonnie-s Groove) (DJ Spen Remix feat - Tasha LaRae)  Shaun Ross - Learning Something New (Mark Francis Remix)  DJ Rae, DJ Spen - The Vision (Original Mix)  B Ross - Me And You (Main Mix)  Miss Malevich, Kali Mija, Doug Gomez - The Difference (Doug Gomez Remix  Sonic Soul Orchestra, Camden Rose, Eric Kupper - Luv High (Eric Kupper Extended Remix)  Crackazat, lovetempo - But I Do (Crackazat Extended Remix)  Abi Flynn - To the Sun (Laroye Classic Soulful Mix)  Anthony Nicholson - ZION (The Arrival)  MERLIN BOBB, Masaki Morii - Pink White (Remix Vocal)   Steven Stone, Angela Johnson - Right One (For You) (Extended Mix)  Dark Horse, Soulfreakah, Faith Nakana - Envy (Main Mix)

 Franck Roger, Rona Ray - Seek Discomfort (Original Mix)  Charles Stepney, Kitty Haywood - You Make Me High (Terry Hunter & James Poyser Club Mix) Sol Brown, Lifford - Resist You (Main Mix)  Groove Junkies pres. B. Valentine - New Day (Groove N' Soul New Day Vocal)  BoomClap & Sabrina Chyld - Come Home  Maurice Joshua Feat DeiSelah - Filled With Love  Diplomats Of Soul, Incognito, Vanessa Haynes - Sweet Power Your Embrace (Terry Hunter & Emmaculate Remix)  Anané - Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Moplen Remix)  Clavis feat. KUBA - Drifting  Ben Westbeech, RAHH - Times Are Changing (Two Soul Fusion Extended Remix)  Nathan Haines, Ruby - Night Moves (Crackazat Remix)   Gary Adams, Corey Holmes, Larry La Birt - Best Of Me (David Anthony Club Remix)  June Jazzin, Rona Ray - Chameleon (Original Mix)  Aaron K. Gray, Conway Kasey - You  Ellis Aaron - Got It Bad (Sean McCabe Vocal Mix)   Coflo, Nimiwari - Visions  Derrick Ricky Nelson, DJ Monster, Venessa Jackson - Im Staying (Original Mix)  Wipe The Needle & Venus Beats, Shezar X JayBay - We Shall Overcome (Frankie Feliciano Remix)  Funkatomic, Tracy Hamlin, Derrick Mckenzie - Ride On The Moon (Funkatomic Revenge Extended)  Su Denim - Step Back (Original Vocal Mix)

Recorded on 26 January 2025 1. Eero Koivistoinen & UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra - Kaamos 2. Lynda Dawn -Memories (Interlude) 3. Omar - Lovey Dovey 4. Patrick Gibin - In This Together 5. ASHRR - Please Don't Stop The Rain (Ron Trent Dub) 6. Patrick Gibin - Team Spirit 7. Dr. Sud - Breakfast Sun (Turbojazz & Broke One Remix) 8. Soul Renegades - Flying Free (Rude Boy Rupert Remix) 9. Radic The Myth - Back To You 10. Dav Risen - My Season 11. Tom Churchill - Known Unknown 12. Dav Risen - Praise The Lord (Dub) 13. Hanna - Sometimes (N.W.N Remix) 14. Ellis Aaron - Got It Bad (Sean McCabe Vocal Mix) 15. Palavas - One Night Is Not Enough (Jimpster Remix) 16. Medlar - Percy 17. Rico Herrera - Thank You (Turbojazz Remix) 18. Charles Stepney & Kitty Haywood - You Make Me High (Terry Hunter Club Mix) 19. Masters At Work - Feel Alright 20. Prefix One feat. Nambi - Grateful (Reelsoul Vocal) 21. Osunlade - Pimpin' (Let This One Ride) 22. Adam Rios - What I'd Do (Vocal Mix) 23. Glenn Underground - Prelude (Tech Elements Mix) 24. Edsoul feat. Moresoul - Never Let You Go (DJ Spinna Galactic Soul Remix) 25. Kerri Chandler & Nae - Caged Bird (Full Vocal Media Mix) 26. Blak Beat Niks - I'll Be There (Kerri Chandler Remix) 27. Donell Rush & Steve Silk Hurley - Symphony (Symphony in E-Smoove) 28. Vick Lavender - Abstract Union 29. Pau Roca - Your Energy feat. Laura Elle (Karmasound & Less J Remix)

# minnie Riperton les fleurs # one of the greatest artists ever # incredible vocal range and octaves# singer and songwriter # this song was composed by her husband Richard Rudolph and the late great Charles Stepney who produced this song# incredible --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-maxxx/support

# marlena shaw California soul# one of the most underrated talented female vocalist ever # classic song written by Ashford and Simpson # produced by Charles Stepney # respect and appreciate and rip --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-maxxx/support

With a career spanning six decades and over 80 albums to his credit, NEA Jazz Master and multiple GRAMMY® winner Ramsey Lewis is one of the most distinguished artists of our time. His crossover success as a mainstream artist made him a household name with hits like "The In Crowd" and "Sun Goddess." Yet it is through his last great offering to the world that we learn the depth of this tremendous figure. Published this month, Gentleman of Jazz: My Life In Music is Lewis' posthumously released autobiography which chronicles his incredible journey from the Cabrini-Green Homes of Chicago with a family devoted to music, to his rise to stardom with The Ramsey Lewis Trio and beyond. On the week of Lewis' 88th birthday, Gentleman of Jazz co-author Aaron Cohen and Lewis' wife and closest confidant Jan join Milestones to discuss everything from Lewis' activism and mentorship, to his exceptional work in media. From his connection to artists like Charles Stepney, Minnie Riperton, Maurice White and Stevie Wonder, to his unyielding love for the city of Chicago and the unprecedented breadth of music he produced that helped expand the landscape of jazz forever.  Milestones theme produced by Riley K. GlasperProduction Assistance: Corey Goldberg Millennium Park Summer Music Series Tribute to Ramsey Lewis: A Gentleman of Jazz on June 22 at 6:30PM: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park9.html

This season of the VMP Anthology Podcast--our 16th!--is devoted to telling the story of the eight album box set devoted to Cadet Records, a short-lived jazz, blues, and soul music imprint underneath the Chess banner that launched artists like Minnie Riperton and Charles Stepney.  In this introductory episode, we talk to Marshall Chess, son of the Chess family, who ran the label as a response to the explosion of psych rock and soul music.  You can buy the box set, The Story of Cadet Records, here now.  Written, hosted and produced by Stephen Anderson Executive Produced by Andrew Winistorfer Produced and edited by Jim Hanke of the Vinyl Emergency Podcast

This season of the VMP Anthology Podcast--our 16th!--is devoted to telling the story of the eight album box set devoted to Cadet Records, a short-lived jazz, blues, and soul music imprint underneath the Chess banner that launched artists like Minnie Riperton and Charles Stepney.  In this episode, we talk to Robert Gordon, Muddy Waters' biographer, about Electric Mud, an experimental blues album Muddy Waters made for Cadet that Muddy thought was the worst of his career.  You can buy the box set, The Story of Cadet Records, here now.  Written, hosted and produced by Stephen Anderson Executive Produced by Andrew Winistorfer Produced and edited by Jim Hanke of the Vinyl Emergency Podcast

This season of the VMP Anthology Podcast--our 16th!--is devoted to telling the story of the eight album box set devoted to Cadet Records, a short-lived jazz, blues, and soul music imprint underneath the Chess banner that launched artists like Minnie Riperton and Charles Stepney.  In this episode, we talk about the non-Muddy Waters albums in the box, and hear incredible stories about Etta James falling asleep on Paul Simon, and how the Beatles' White Album inspired a wild Ramsey Lewis, among other wild tales of the short days of Cadet.  Stick around for a hint about what's next in VMP Anthology.  You can buy the box set, The Story of Cadet Records, here now.  Written, hosted and produced by Stephen Anderson Executive Produced by Andrew Winistorfer Produced and edited by Jim Hanke of the Vinyl Emergency Podcast

With so many icons leaving us at an alarming rate, we can barely keep up with all the tributes. And this week, even though we had just recorded a solid three tributes to the long gone soul producer and arranger Charles Stepney, the more recently departed legendary composer Burt Bacharach and Television's visionary co-founder, Tom Verlaine, we got late word that Trugoy the Dove from De La Soul, a/k/a David Jolicouer, had passed (so we'll have a feature on him next time.) Our two Verlaine tributes come via Matt Jencik from Reckless Records in Chicago, and Why Patti Smith Matters author Caryn Rose. Mr. Stepney is remembered by his three daughters, Eibur, Charlene, and Chanté, and Paul's brother Mike Myers shares personal memories of working with "Santa Monica Burt" Bacharach on Austin Powers and beyond.  And RSD co-founder Carrie Colliton checks in from Raleigh, NC. For the latest Record Day News, go to RecordStoreDay.com. Sponsored as always by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Crosley turntables. Written, produced, recorded, engineered and hosted by Paul Myers, who also made the theme music. Please listen, subscribe and rate our program wherever you get your podcasts.  

Precious archival recordings featuring unheard music by Charles Stepney, Donald Byrd and Miles Davis open this edition of Mondo Jazz featuring new and upcoming albums. The playlist is completed by the epic live album by Jeff Parker "Mondays at the Enfield Tennis Academy", and the intriguing work of young European players.  The playlist also features Mané Fernandes and the Duo Hofmaninger/Schwarz. The detailed playlist is at https://spinitron.com/m/playlist/view/16870261 (up to "2019-07-08 II"). Happy listening! Photo credit: Michele Yves Puty

A cura di Fabio Barbieri. Musiche: Lou Reed, Bitchin Bajas, Broadcast, Eiko Ishibashi, Charles Stepney, Horse Lords, Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden, John Abercrombie Quartet, John Surman, John Abercrombie, Drew Gress and Jack Dejohnette. Parole: Stefano Mancuso.

Jazz Ahead 195 1. One Theme, Sam Wilkes, One Theme & Subsequent Improvisation, Leaving records, 2022 2. Fight For Love, Sault, 11, Forever Living Originals, 2022 3. Mercury, Steve Lacy, Gemini Rights, L-M Records/RCA Records, 2022 4. Ebun feat. Tony Allen, Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jazz Is Dead 011, Jazz is Dead, 2022 5. Tucked In, Nappy Nina, Tucked In, Autoproduzione, 2022 6. RAP JASM, Moor Mother feat. AKAI SOLO & justmadnice, Jazz Codes, ANTI Records, 2022 7. Look B4U Leap, Charles Stepney, Step on Step, International Anthem, 2022 8. Universal Language, Gianluca Petrella Cosmic Renaissance, Universal Language, Schema Records, 2022 9. Bone and Soil (Shabaka Hutchings Remix feat. Joshua Idehen), Chelsea Carmichael, Bone and Soil, Native Rebel Recordings, 2022 10. Unfolding(Momentum 73) (Ron Trent Remix), BadBadNotGood, Unfolding, XL Recordings, 2022 11. Earthlings, Anteloper, Pink Dolphins, International Anthem, 2022

A cura di Fabio Barbieri. Musiche: Yardleys, Marc Emory, Charles Stepney, Van Morrison, Gold Dust, Pneumatic Tubes, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead. Lettura: Corrado Alvaro.

Minnie Riperton. Earth, Wind & Fire. Ramsey Lewis. The Dells. Rotary Connection. Marlena Shaw. Producer, orchestrator, arranger, writer and prolific musician, Charles Stepney links these incredible artists through his distinct and brilliant artistry. For Stepney's 90th anniversary, 7X GRAMMY winning musician and Jazz Night In America host Christian McBride joins me to discuss the impact of Stepney and other unsung black orchestrators.

Episode 86 Merry Moog 2022 Vintage Holiday Music Performed on the Moog and other Synthesizers Playlist Frank Luther with Zora Layman, “Christmas Bells” from Christmas In Song (1939 Decca). This is the original 78 RPM release featuring a vocal quartet, bells, and music played on the Hammond Novachord. 0:38 Frank Luther with Zora Layman, “Christmas Day in the Morning” from Christmas In Song (1958 Vocalion). This is a reissue of the 1939 release featuring a vocal quartet, Zora Layman, bells, and music played on the Hammond Novachord. The stereo is simulated. There are some nice moments for the Novachord on this record. 3:12 Paul Tanner, “Holiday on Saturn” from Music for Heavenly Bodies (1958 Omega). This rare disc features Tanner playing the Electro-theremin, an imitation of the Theremin that was a box with an audio oscillator inside and a rotary dial to control the pitch. Tanner, a renown studio musician and trombone player, later provided the sound of the Electro-theremin on the Beach Boys hit Good Vibrations (1966). 4:16 Greg Lake, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, “I Believe In Father Christmas” from I Believe in Father Christmas (1995 Rhino). Produced by Keith Olsen; written by Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield; vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Greg Lake; Drums, Percussion, Carl Palmer; Hammond organ, Piano, Moog Synthesizer, Keith Emerson. This is the original version released in 1975 with a choir and Moog Modular. It differs significantly from the stripped-down mix, also included on this CD, originally appearing on Works Vol. 2 in 1977 and then later in 1994. Rhino Records was kind enough to package all of ELP's X-Mas related tunes onto a CD EP in 1995, from which this version comes. 3:34 Keith Emerson, “Troika (From Prokofiev's Lieutenant Kije Suite)” from The Christmas Album (1995 Rhino). This is the Prokofiev composition that Greg Lake adapted into “I Believe in Father Christmas.” Later on, Emerson released this interpretation of the Prokofiev piece on The Christmas Album” that appeared in the US in 1995. It doesn't appear on the original UK version in 1988. And again, this is taken from the nifty holiday CD EP also released in 1995 by Rhino. This album was made with instruments from Korg, Ensoniq, Alesis, and Opcode. 4:19 Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Jingle Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). Moog Modular Synthesizer, Sy Mann; Moog Modular Synthesizer Programmed by, Jean-Jacques Perrey. 1:44 Douglas Leedy, “The Coventry Carol” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. 4:46 Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Christmas Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). Moog Modular Synthesizer, Sy Mann; Moog Modular Synthesizer Programmed by, Jean-Jacques Perrey. 1:52 Don Voegeli, “Chanukah” from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Don wrote the original synthesized version of the NPR “All Things Considered” theme. It was created in his Electronic Studio of the University of Wisconsin. He used a Moog Modular Synthesizer plus a Fender Rhodes, Polymoog, and ARP string synthesizer and 16-track recorder. 1:02 Joseph Byrd, “Christmas in the Morning” from A Christmas Yet to Come (1975 Takoma). ARP 2600 Synthesizer with an Oberheim Expander Module. 1:34 Douglas Leedy, “Good King Wenceslas” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. Leedy was an American composer, performer and music scholar. He founded the electronic music studio at UCLA where he had access to both Moog Modular and Buchla synthesizers, and it was during this period from about 1969-71 that he was commissioned to create several albums of electronic music. His training as a minimalist and experimental composer always flavored his music with unexpected sounds and patterns. 3:05 Moog Machine, “O Holy Night” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1970 Columbia). Moog Modular Synthesizer. 2:43 Armen Ra (Armen Hovanesian), “O Come All Ye Faithful” from Theremin Christmas (2018 Sungod). Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin. Armen Ra is an American artist and performer of Iranian-Armenian descent. He plays Theremin. His music fuses Armenian folk music with modern instrumentation, along with melodic lounge standards and classical arias. 4:43 Don Voegeli, “Carol of the Drum” from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. 1:01 Philippe Renaux, “Noël Blanc” (“White Christmas”) from We Wish You A Cosmic Christmas (1977 Sinus). Belgium. Minimoog, Arp Axe, Arp Soloist, EMS Synthesizer, Stringman Crumar, Fender Rhodes, Electronic Drums. 3:21 Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Tijuana Christmas” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). Moog Modular Synthesizer, Sy Mann; Moog Modular Synthesizer Programmed by, Jean-Jacques Perrey. 1:58 Joseph Byrd, “Carol of the Bells” from A Christmas Yet to Come (1975 Takoma). ARP 2600 Synthesizer with an Oberheim Expander Module. 1:12 Андрій Кок (Andriy Kok), “Небо І Земля” (“Heaven and Earth”) from Різдво На Галичині. Колядки (Christmas in Galicia. Christmas carols) (2006 Ліда). Folk singer, accordion and synth player Andriy Kok has recorded many albums of Ukrainian folk music in addition to a number of holiday songs and carols. 5:00 Douglas Leedy, “In Dulci Jubilo” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. 1:14 Bernie Krause, Philip Aaberg, “Deck the Halls” from A Wild Christmas (1994 Etherean Music ). This delightful cassette is from Bernie Krause, known for his Moog explorations with Paul Beaver back in the day. He later turned his attention to audio ecology and the recording of nature sounds, particularly of animals. This very special Holiday recording is composed entirely of animal sounds. Some you'll recognize as the natural animal voices themselves. Others may sound like instruments, but they are actually digitally transformed animal sounds. Wild Sanctuary Productions invites you to enjoy a truly unique celebration of both the wild kingdom and Holiday Spirit. All animal and ambient sounds recorded on location worldwide by Bernie Krause with the exception of the fish (courtesy of U.S. Navy). Animal samples, Bernie Krause and Phil Aaberg. Arrangements, new materials, all keyboards (K 2000/Emulator III) Phil Aaberg. 8:12 The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Paul Freeman, and The Chicago Synthesizer-Rhythm Ensemble, John Tatgenhorst, “The Little Drummer Boy” from Turned On Christmas (1985 Columbia). Conductor, Paul Freeman; synthesizers, The Chicago Synthesizer-Rhythm Ensemble; Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Keyboards & Synthesizer Concepts: Ed Tossing; Electric Bass, Steve Rodby or Bob Lizik; Drums, Tom Tadke; Guitars, Ross Traut and Bill Ruppert; Percussion, Russ Knutson. 4:08 Montana Sextet, “Little Drummer Boy Jam” from Christmas Time Is Here (1987 Philly Sound Works). Arranged By, Conductor, Producer, Fender Rhodes, Piano, Cowbell, Shaker, Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer, Musser Vibraharp, Vincent Montana Jr.; Congas, Greg Peache Jarman; Guitar, Ronnie James; Snare Drum, Tenor And Bass Drum, Gene Leone. 8:46 Montana Sextet, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from Christmas Time Is Here (1987 Philly Sound Works). Arranged By, Conductor, Producer, Fender Rhodes, Piano, Cowbell, Shaker, Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer, Musser Vibraharp, Vincent Montana Jr.; Congas, Greg Peache Jarman; Guitar, Ronnie James; Snare Drum, Tenor and Bass Drum, Gene Leone. 4:56 Mannheim Steamroller, “Good King Wenceslas” from Christmas (1984 American Gramaphone). Arranged, conducted, produced by, Chip Davis; Drums, Percussion, Soloist Recorder, Black Oak Hammered Dulcimer, Soprano Dulcian, Crumhorn, Bells, Vocals, Dry Ice, Chip Davis; Lute, Bass, Eric Hansen; Baldwin SD-10 Synthesizer, Harpsichord, Clavichord, Toy Piano, Prophet 5 Synthesizer, Fender Rhodes, Vocals, Bells, Jackson Berkey; Classical Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Ron Cooley; Flute, Willis Ann Ross; French Horn, David (High D) Kappy; Harp, Mary Walter; Oboe, Bobby Jenkins; Strings, Bill Ritchie, Grace Granata, Michael Strauss, Michelle Brill, Richard Altenbach, Richard Lohmann, Roxanne Adams, Wayne Anderson. 3:39 Don Voegeli, “Jingle Bells” long, short, and tag from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. 1:56 Don Voegeli, “Lully, Lullay - The Coventry Carol” from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. 1:01 Fossergrim, “Ave Maria” (2020 Bandcamp). Fossegrim is billed as “Dungeon Synth music from the Adirondack Mountains.” In Scandinavian folklore, Fossergrim is is described as an exceptionally talented fiddler. No fiddles here. I think Fossergrim is one Ian Nichols of Albany, New York. Check out his Bandcamp presence. 3:54 Phillip Fraser, “Rub A Dub Christmas” from Rub-A-Dub Christmas (1985 Tuff Gong). Jamaican reggae recording for the holidays. Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Bass, King Asher, Steely Johnson. 2:53 Phillip Fraser, “The Lord Will Provide” from Rub-A-Dub Christmas (1985 Tuff Gong). Jamaican reggae recording for the holidays. Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Bass, King Asher, Steely Johnson. There is some crazy synth material on this track. Despite it being recorded in 1985, it sounds quite analog for a synth. 3:17 Unconditional Loathing, “Carol, with the bells” from Holiday Mood (2018 Bandcamp). Every artist dreams of releasing an album of hit holiday songs that will surprise the world and bring great wealth. This is not that album. But it is remarkably noisy and dark. Check out Unconditional Loathing, from Fargo North Dakota, on Bandcamp. Self-described as “A footnote in the history of Midwestern noise that refuses to completely go away.” 1:51 The Smurfs, “Deck the Halls” from Merry Christmas With The Smurfs (1983 Dureco Benelux). This album is in English from the Netherlands. 2:17 Vatto Lofi, “Holiday Lofi” from A Merry Lofi Christmas EP (2021 Bandcamp). Providing a low-fidelity tune for the holidays, but I don't know if “lofi” refers to the low-fidelity sound that is currently a thing (and it does sound like that) or is the actual name of this Icelandic musician. 2:21 Rotary Connection, “Silent Night” from Peace (1968 Cadet Concept). I think this holiday album from the famed psychedelic soul ensemble was perhaps only their second album. Produced by Charles Stepney and Marshall Chess, I've included this track not only because it features some crazy electric guitar but also because Minnie Riperton's five-1/2-octave vocal range could effectively imitate a Theremin, which begins in this track around 1:30 into it. In an interview I once heard her say that one of her childhood fascinations was imitating that “science fiction stuff” with her voice. Interestingly, Charles Stepney also included a Moog synthesizer, used sparingly, on some Rotary Connection tracks, but I've heard none on this album. Co-producer Marshall Chess often added Theremin to Rotary songs but this is not one of them. It's pure Ripperton. The Rotary Connection vocalists: Bobby Simms, Jim Donlinger, Jim Nyeholt, Minnie Riperton, Mitch Aliota, Sidney Barnes, Tom Donlinger; The studio band, Leader, David Chausow; Bill Bradley, electronic effects; guitar, Bobby Christian; bass, Louis Satterfield; bass, Phil Upchurch; bass vocals, Chuck Barksdale. 3:52 Klaus Wunderlich, “Sleigh Ride” from Multi Orchestral Organ Sound (1982 Teldec). Wunderlich was a prolific musician who mastered the Hammond Organ. Occasionally, he performed with a synthesizer and this track comes from an album not of holiday music but of various favorites, performed in the style of the original artists. This is a Leroy Anderson song arranged in the Anderson style. The MOOS (Multi Orchestral Organ Sound) was produced by the Wersi organ company in Germany. This organ/synth/drum machine hybrid was also known as the Wersi Galad and play both synth and traditional organ sounds. There is a current musician advocate for this instrument in Florian Hutter (listen to the next track), of Germany. 3:11 Florian Hutter, “Frosty the Snowman” privately released (2022 No Label). Florian is a living master of the vintage Wersi Delta and Atlantis synthesizer/organ hybrids with a built-in rhythm box. In recent years he has begun to release his music on Spotify. This is taken from the first or second day of his Christmas Special 2022 during which he releases a new tune every day. I don't normally feature tracks recorded from YouTube, but this was too good to pass by and it fits with the vintage music played in the previous track by Wunderlich. Check him out. 2:34 Edwin Hawkins, “The Christmas Song” from The Edwin Hawkins Christmas Album (1985 Birthright). Produced when the Yamaha DX-7 became the top selling synthesizer on the planet, this is a great example of its tidy, digital sound. Richard Smallwood, keyboards, synthesizer; Edwin Hawkins, keyboards, synthesizer; Joel Smith, Drums and Fender bass; Kenneth Nash, percussion. Sounds like one or two Yamaha DX-7s. 3:57 Ryuichi Sakamoto (坂本龍), “Father Christmas” from Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (戦場のメ)(1983 Virgin). Music By, Composed By, Performer, Ryuichi Sakamoto. Our best wishes to Mr. Sakamoto who is suffering from Stage 4 cancer. In June he said, “Since I have made it this far in life, I hope to be able to make music until my last moment, like Bach and Debussy whom I adore.” 2:06 Bob Wehrman, John Bezjian and Dusty Wakeman, “Ring Christmas Bells” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1984 Tropical Records). Not be confused with an album by the same name by The Moog Machine in 1969. Unnamed synthesizer programmed and performed by Bob Wehrman and John Bezjian. From Marina Del Rey in California. 1:46 Hans Wurman, “Overture Miniature” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). This Austrian composer made several remarkable, classically influenced Moog Modular albums from 1969 to 1976. This was one of his last big Moog projects and is difficult to find. 2:54 Hans Wurman, “Danse De La Fee-Dragee ( Sugar Plum Fairy)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Moog Modular synthesizer, Hans Wurman. 1:33 Hans Wurman, “Danse Des Mirlitons (Flutes)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Moog Modular synthesizer, Hans Wurman. 2:14 Keith Emerson, Emerson Lake & Palmer, “Nutrocker” (live) from Pictures at an Exhibition (1972 Cotillion). A fitting reworking of Tchaikovsky arranged by Kim Fowley and performed live, Newcastle City Hall, 26 March 1971. Hammond C3 and L100 organs, Moog modular synthesizer, Minimoog, Clavinet, Keith Emerson; bass guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals, Greg Lake; drums, percussion, Carl Palmer. "Nut Rocker", a rock adaptation of The Nutcracker originally arranged by Kim Fowley and recorded by B. Bumble and the Stingers in 1962. 3:48 Richie Havens, “End of the Season” from Alarm Clock (1970 Stormy Forest). A melancholic reflection on life from Mr. Havens, totally synthesized on the Moog Modular by Bob Margoleff. 3:32 Bernie Krause, Philip Aaberg, “Feliz Navidad” from A Wild Christmas (1994 Etherean Music ). This delightful cassette is from Bernie Krause, known for his Moog explorations with Paul Beaver back in the day. All animal and ambient sounds recorded on location worldwide by Bernie Krause with the exception of the fish (courtesy of U.S. Navy). Animal samples, Bernie Krause and Phil Aaberg. Arrangements, new materials, all keyboards (Kurzweil 2000/Emulator III) Phil Aaberg. Percussion on Feliz Navidad performed by Ben Leinbach. 5:37 Opening background music: Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). Moog Modular Synthesizer, Sy Mann; Moog Modular Synthesizer Programmed by Jean-Jacques Perrey. 2:16 Moog Machine, “Twelve Days Of Christmas” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1970 Columbia). Arranged by Alan Foust; Synthesizer Tuner, Norman Dolph; Moog Modular Synthesizer, Kenny Ascher. 3:55 Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Silent Night” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). Moog Modular Synthesizer, Sy Mann; Moog Modular Synthesizer Programmed by Jean-Jacques Perrey. 1:52 Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz. Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation For additional notes, please see my blog, Noise and Notations.

Rachel Stevens talks with KEXP DJs Kevin Cole, Larry Mizell Jr, Evie Stokes, and Eva Walker about some of their favorite albums the year.  Artists discussed:   Toro y Moi, Sudan Archives, Special Interest, Charles Stepney, Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul (Larry Mizell Jr.) Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, The Smokes, Enumclaw (Eva Walker) Automatic, Ibibio Sound Machine, Melody's Echo Chamber, Lad Ash (Evie Stokes) Lizzo, Death Cab for Cutie, Built to Spill, Spoon (Rachel Stevens) Brimheim, Kae Tempest, Kendrick Lamar (Kevin Cole) Plus: Beyonce, Wet Leg, ODESZA, SAULT You can vote on your favorite albums of the year at https://www.kexp.org/countdowns/best-of-2022/. KEXP DJs will play the winning albums on air on Friday, December 16th.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9e émission de la 54e session...Cette semaine, c'est pas mal funky et fusion! En musique: Bennie Maupin Quartet; Detroit Contemporary 4; Ron English; The Lyman Woodard Organisation sur la compilation John Sinclair Presents Detroit Artists Workshop  (Strut, 2022, enr. 1965-1981); Soul Media sur l'album Funky Stuff  (Columbia, 1975); Charles Stepney sur l'album Step on Step  (International Anthem, 2022); Miles Davis sur l'album That's What Happened 1982-1985 (The Bootleg Series, Vol. 7)  (Columbia, 2022); The Comet is Coming sur l'album Hyper-Dimensional Expansion Beam  (Impulse!, 2022)...

#Earth wind and fire imagination # one of the greatest bands ever # classic versatility, music, vocals,arrangements # rip Maurice white and Charles Stepney # classic vocals and song# respect the elements --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mr-maxxx/support

Ayana speaks with Charles Stepney's daughters Eibur, Charlene, and Chanté (aka The Stepney Sisters) on the front porch of The Hideout for the Summer of Stepney Kickoff Party on Sunday, May 29th, 2022. The Stepney Sisters share personal stories and memories about growing up with the soundtrack of their father working on music at home, as well as what drives them to celebrate their father's legacy. This episode supported in part by Dusty Groove, an independent record store and online retailer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Welcome to season 4 and 58 episode of #celebratelifepodcast After a two-month break, I'm back with the new season. Unfortunately, Amok HQ closed and I'm still figuring out in what way I should continue this podcast. There are some plans I'll see how it will go. So in this episode, I was speaking about my month in Berlin this summer but the microphone was off so nothing of sharing my good summer times and the positivity of leaving the Balkans after two years of the pandemic. Most of the episode is with music so maybe in some next episode, you will have a chance to hear me about my summer. Enjoy listening to music from Pole, The Durutti Column, Bo vel, Charles Stepney, The Cleaners from Venus, Blaze, Sugababes, Primal Scream, The B-52's, Project Pablo, Seven Davis Jr, Air, Circulation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/indog/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/indog/support

Playlist 1. Trasforma, Collettivo Immaginario, Trasforma, Domanda Music, 2022 2. Le cose semplici, Double Cut, Dannate Danze, Parco della Musica Records, 2022 3. Liminal, Steve Lehman, Xaybu: The Unseen, Pi Recordings, 2022 4. Ossa di Cane, Ossa di Cane, Ossa di Cane, Autoproduzione, 2022 5. Remains of Human Connections, Federico Nuti, InFormal Setting, Hora Records, 2022 6. All Shall Be Well, Camilla Battaglia, Perpetual Possibility, Hout Records, 2022 7. Look B4U Leap, Charles Stepney, Step on Step, International Anthem, 2022 8. Plumage, O-Janà, Plumage, Folderol Records, 2022

This week, Kurtis has music from Sam Redmore, The Allergies, The Main Ingredient, Sweet Clover, Charles Stepney, Bill Withers, Makaya McCraven, and more.++ new music from Young Gun Silver Fox, Big Boss Man, and Frank Popp Ensemble.We share info on a giveaway of a signed copy of the Mamas Gun album 'Cure The Jones'.This show was first broadcast on the 9th of October, 2022For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/the-rendezvous/Tune into new broadcasts of The Rendezvous, LIVE, Sunday from 2 - 4 PM EST / 7 - 9 PM GMT on The Face Radio & Totally Wired Radio.Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KurtisPowersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtispowersSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kurtispowersTwitter: https://twitter.com/kurtispowersEmail: kurtis@thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome zu LIV Folge 128: Heute mit Stereolab, Project Lazarus, Taylor Swift, Charles Stepney, Dean Hurley, Curtis Mayfield und anderen. Viel Spaß beim Platten-Talk eures Vertrauens.

Gianni Avella presenta Awella Mixtape. Propone gli Ossi di Vittorio Nistri e Simone Tilli, le registrazioni ritrovate di Charles Stepney, il pop sul velluto di Healing Potpourri, gli Spirogyra dal recente box antologico e altro, tanto altro ancora.

Andreas Müller diskutiert mit Fanny Tanck, Thomas Wochnik und Christian Seidl über diese vier Alben: Natural Brown Prom Queen von Sudan Archives // Horsepower For The Streets von Jonathan Jeremiah // Step On Step von Charles Stepney // Zu viele Erinnerungen von Otto von Bismarck

We're sitting down with Chicago sisters Eibur, Charlene, and Chanté Stepney, who join us to discuss the work of their father, the late Charles Stepney. As a producer and arranger, Stepney was at the helm for incredible '60s and '70s work with Earth, Wind & Fire, Rotary Connection, The Dells, Muddy Waters, Minnie Riperton, Ramsey Lewis, Terry Callier, and many more before his passing in 1976. But on Step on Step, a mind-blowing new collection from International Anthem, a new vision of Stepney emerges: that of a home recording genius. Propelled by a drum machine and warm synths, the music here was recorded alone on a 4-track in his Southside Chicago basement, it retains the sophistication of his studio efforts but presents his sound in a raw, utterly unvarnished manner. As the Summer of Stepney rolls on, the Stepney Sisters join host Jason P. Woodbury to unpack who Stepney was, his relationship with his wife and partner Rubie, his love of science fiction, and his status as one of hip-hop's most sampled composers.  Thanks for checking out Transmissions. If you dig the show, please consider leaving a five star rating or a review—or just forwarding your favorite episodes to a friend. We're a part of the Talkhouse Podcast Network and you can find us on Patreon. Next week on the show: Gloria de Oliveira and David Lynch sound designer Dean Hurley join us to discuss their new age/cosmic synth album Oceans of Time.

Our return guest today on Transmissions: Chris Forsyth. The Philadelphia-based guitarist and bandleader is back with a new album, Evolution Here We Come. On it his backed up by an all-star cast including Tom Malach (Garcia Peoples), Douglas McCombs (Tortoise), and Ryan Jewell (Ryley Walker), with guest appearances by Marshall Allen of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Steve Wynn and Linda Pitmon of The Dream Syndicate, and more. Produced by Dave Harrington, the album leans into electronic textures, conjuring into the existence a zone where ZZ Top goes kosmische musik or Popol Vuh dons skinny ties. Forsyth joins host Jason P. Woodbury to discuss the interplay between man and machine, power pop, improv ethics, and more. Thanks for checking out Transmissions. If you dig the show, please consider leaving a five star rating or a review—or just forwarding your favorite episodes to a friend. We're a part of the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Next week on the show: Charlene, Chante, and Eibur Stepney, who join us to discuss the work of their father, the late Charles Stepney, as featured on International Anthem's fantastic new release, Step on Step.

#Earth wind and fire reasons live # the greatest band ever imo,live they took it a whole new level # songwriters Phillip Bailey, Maurice white and Charles Stepney # live version Rip Saxophonist Andrew woolfolk,# classic song and vocals --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mr-maxxx/support

Playing a classic from The Roots (Big up to Questlove on his Oscar win for the important Summer Of Soul film). A track from the album of Oscar winner Riz Ahmed's short film (Big up Riz). Hip Hop from Slum Village, Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. Previously unreleased music from Charles Stepney on the ever excellent International Anthem. Quality House from Austin Ato. A track from the new Sly5thAve & Roberto Verástegui album on Tru Thoughts. Plus plenty more musical treats. 

#Deniece Williams free # one of the greatest songs ever,# one of the greatest female singers ever# Denice Williams co wrote this classic song # co producers Maurice white and Charles Stepney # respect and timeless --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mr-maxxx/support

En "That's The Way of the World" (1975) el trabajo que hemos decidido acercar hoy a nuestro tejado, los E,W&F funcionan como una máquina perfecta, capaz de elaborar sofisticadas melodías y acompañarlas con una sección rítmica de extraordinario nivel técnico. El larga duración está trufado de temas que serán claves en la trayectoria de la banda, como el mencionado "Shinnig Star", pero también la preciosa balada que da título al trabajo, "That's the Way of the World" o "Happy Feelin'" o "Yearnin' Learnin'" o "Reasons", que nos muestra a un Phillip Bailey en su estado más puro. Hoy os hablaremos de él. TRACKS 1-Shining Star Bailey, Dunn, White 2-That's the Way of the World Stepney, White, White 3-Happy Feelin' Bailey, Dunn, McKay, White, White 4-All About Love Dunn, White 5-Yearnin', Learnin' Bailey, Stepney, White 6-Reasons Bailey, Stepney, White 7-Africano Dunn, White 8-See the Light Anglin, Bailey, Dunn CREDITS Bass - Verdine White Vocals, Congas – Philip Bailey Drums – Fred White, Maurice White, Ralph Johnson Flute, Soprano saxophone, Tenor saxophone – Andrew P. Woolfolk Guitar – Al McKay, Johnny Graham Kalimba – Maurice White Moog synthesizer, Piano, Organ, All Keyboards – Larry Dunn Percussion – Al McKay, Fred White, Maurice White, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Verdine White Additional Saxophone – Ernie Watts Strings – Saini Murira & Matepe Ensemble (track 8) Trombone – George Bohanon Trumpet – Oscar Brashear Vocals – Maurice White, Philip Bailey, Verdine White Producer – Maurice White , Co-producer – Charles Stepney

Another exciting show with #9Music in this video: SongThat's the Way of the World (Live in Houston, TX - 1982)Artist - Earth, Wind & FireWriters - Verdine White, Charles Stepney, Maurice WhiteLicensed to YouTube bySME (on behalf of Columbia); Wise Music Group, LatinAutor - PeerMusic, LatinAutorPerf, SOLAR Music Rights Management, LatinAutor, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., UMPG Publishing, Sony ATV Publishing, CMRRA, LatinAutor - SonyATV, Abramus Digital, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, and 6 Music Rights Societies  

Another exciting show with #9Music in this video: SongThat's the Way of the World (Live in Houston, TX - 1982)Artist - Earth, Wind & FireWriters - Verdine White, Charles Stepney, Maurice WhiteLicensed to YouTube bySME (on behalf of Columbia); Wise Music Group, LatinAutor - PeerMusic, LatinAutorPerf, SOLAR Music Rights Management, LatinAutor, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., UMPG Publishing, Sony ATV Publishing, CMRRA, LatinAutor - SonyATV, Abramus Digital, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, and 6 Music Rights Societies  

Episode 016: When Sixteen Sirens Sing: A Celebration of Women in MusicElizabeth Cotten - Wilson Rag (US 1958)A self taught master of the guitar, Cotten played hers upside down - like Hendrix later would - and pioneered finger picking styles that would influence folk musicians for decades to come.Elyse Weinberg - Deed I Do (US 1969) Canadian singer-songwriter who moved to Los Angeles in the late 60's and quickly fell in with the canyon scene, her pal Neil Young not only spurred her move to the West Coast, but is also featured on her album from from which this stunning Bert Jansch cover is taken.  Judy Henske & Jerry Yester - Charity (US 1969)After cutting her teeth with two solo albums for Elektra in the early 60's, this versatile singer recorded the folk-psych masterpiece Farewell Aldebaren with her then husband Jerry Yester.  The album veers in all sorts of directions, but the center of it all is the intense voice of Henske as heard on this mini epic number.GTO's - Do Me In Once And I'll Be Sad, Do Me In Twice And I'll Know Better (Circular Circulation) (US 1969)Girls Together Outrageously are the inventors of the term "groupie" and a motley gang of women who formed a ballet art collective that opened for Frank Zappa around Los Angeles.  Zappa produced an LP for the Girls on his Straight record label, which is one of the most fascinating time capsules of late 1960's Los Angeles.The Goodees - A Little Bit of You  (US 1969)This Memphis band specialized in an updated "girl group" sound and scored a minor hit with their first single "Condition Red". This sweet love song is taken from their only album and captures the Goodees' sound perfectly.The Feminine Complex - Forgetting (US 1969)Also dabbling in girl group territory is this infectious song from these Nashville legends taken from their sole classic album Livin' Love.  The LP offers a variety of different sounds, from sultry ballads to acid rock, but their tight harmonies shine on this adorable pop tune.Minnie Riperton - Oh By the Way (US 1970)Minnie is a superstar who needs little introduction!  This tune is taken from her first solo effort Come Into My Garden which was produced by Charles Stepney - producer of her flagship band The Rotary Connection.  The album's sound is similar, even covering a few of their classics, but the spotlight is solely on Minnie and her incredible voice.The City - All My Time (US 1968)The City was the first vehicle for singer-songwriter Carol King, who would prove to be one of the greatest of her generation.  Their album Now That Everything's Been Said features many of King's early compositions as well her fantastic lead vocals.  This album cut shows that she is already a master of the aching love song this early in the game.Linda Perhacs - Sandy Toes (US 1970)A former dental assistant who was urged to sing by one her clients, Perhacs cut her debut Parallelograms in 1970.  Disappointed by the sound of the vinyl at the time, she then returned to a life away from the music business before returning with follow up albums more than 30 years later after her album became a cult classic.Penny Nichols - Look Around Rock (US 1968)Orange County singer-songwriter who released one album from which this beautiful song  - featuring an incredible jazz inspired middle section - is taken .Karen Dalton - Katie Cruel (US 1971)Folk singer with a haunting voice reminiscent of Billy Holiday, Dalton was an integral part of the Greenwich Village folk scene that inspired so many to pick up a guitar and sing.  Both of her albums are essential listens.

Minnie Riperton. Earth, Wind & Fire. Ramsey Lewis. The Dells. Rotary Connection. Marlena Shaw. Today is the 90th anniversary of the man who gave these artists aesthetic distinction: The one and only Charles Stepney. Integral to the Chess Records machine, producer, orchestrator, arranger, writer and prolific musician, Charles Stepney, was one of the brightest musical lights of the 60s and 70s, dying suddenly and tragically young in 1976 at the age of 45. Charles Stepney changed my life. I'm honored to pay him tribute. On this episode of MILESTONES, I'm joined by 7X GRAMMY winning musician and Newport Jazz Festival Artistic Director, Christian McBride, to discuss the legacy of Stepney, the profundity of his unmistakably mystical sound, and the absolute need to lift the names of black orchestrators, in particular, whose respective genius oft times remains in obscurity.

# Earth,wind and fire thats the way of the world album,great songs,production Maurice white,Charles Stepney,Verdine white,phillip Bailey,Larry dunn,classic songs versatile,great classic --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mr-maxxx/support

Rick Rubin connected with Earth, Wind & Fire's Verdine White to talk about the early days of the band and about their producer, Charles Stepney, who Verdine calls their George Martin. Also Rick reads to Verdine a poignant note from the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea about what makes Verdine’s bass playing so special. Earth Wind and Fire are the black Beatles. Their influence simply can't be overstated. You’d be hard pressed to find a wedding or graduation party in the last 50 years where their music didn’t bring generations together to dance and sing their hearts out. Earth Wind and Fire’s music is intricate, combining melody with mysticism and jazz to create some of the most instantly recognizable and profound music of the 70s. Subscribe to Broken Record’s YouTube channel to hear old and new interviews, often with bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcast and follow us on Twitter @BrokenRecord You can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/ You can find some of our favorite Earth, Wind & Fire songs HERE — enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Episode 011: And Eleven Moons 01 Love - Dream (US 1969) Love are Los Angeles legends and often credited as one of the first interracial rock bands of the 60's.  Led by the enigmatic Arthur Lee, the original quintet fell apart after releasing their classic Forever Changes album.  Lee quickly reassembled a new band and recorded two albums, the first of which would complete his now expiring contract with Elektra and from which this somber rocker is pulled.02 P.P. Arnold - If You Think You're Groovy (US 1967) Los Angeles born Patricia Ann Cole started life in the Ikettes before striking out on her own with a relocation to London.  Capturing the hearts of the Immediate records crew, she was thrust into the spotlight as one of the darlings of the UK mod scene.  She recorded 2 albums with Andrew Loog Oldham featuring his trademark orchestral pop sound before heading back to the states.03 Jimi Hendrix - One Rainy Wish (US 1967) A  masterpiece in every sense of the word, this swirling psychedelic nugget is one of many highlights found on the Experience's sophomore album.  Filled with cascading guitar lines that don't let up til the last seconds, this exquisite piece shows that Hendrix created things as pretty and light as he did heavy and dark.  It's safe to say that no other musician pushed the sound of psychedelic guitar further than Jimi.04 Bobby Calendar - Nature (US 1968) Mr. Callendar cut his teeth on a few pop singles before morphing into the psychedelic mystic that produced this mind melter from his debut album.  Bobby dipped into all the colors of the era, creating wonderfully delicate and soft harmony psych one minute before taking a left turn with a sitar drenched dirge the next.  He would go on to produce another 2 albums before calling it quits in 1972. 05 Black Velvet - The Clown (UK 1969) B-side to the debut single by these UK psychedelic funk freaks that brings a heavy downer vibe with this ode to a mysterious clown.  The band released 3 albums during their 4 year life span and are  all worth investigating.  06 Nina Simone - To Love Somebody (US 1969) The title track to Nina's stunning album of 60's rock classics shows her wiling to take on the burgeoning pop scene with both appreciation and mastery.  Good luck getting your song back after she covers it!  Her version of the Bee Gees' lament to lost love beefs up the rhythm while retaining the sense of loss the original captures so well07 Eugene McDaniels - Welfare City (US 1970) Eugene first found fame as Gene McDaniels in a more traditional pop singer mold before using his full name once signing with Atlantic in 1970.  Along with his new label, he also found a new sound fueled by the political climate of the time.  Taken from his Outlaw album, this song sounds like a long lost folk-rock number backed by a heavy rhythm section.  08 Parliament - Silent Boatman (US 1970) George Clinton founded this band in 1965 as the Parliaments before dropping the s and his first doses of Owsley in 1969.  The yin to his twin group Funkadelic's yang, these misfits came mighty close to a pastoral psych sound with this track from their 1970 debut.  Written by frequent collaborator, UK songstress Ruth Copeland, this beautiful number is covered in acoustic guitars, bagpipes and an heartfelt vocal.09 Rotary Connection - Amuse (US 1970) Chicago's finest psychedelic soul export that featured a young Minnie Ripperton, this severely underrated group released 7 albums in their 4 year career and are all worth seeking out.  This acoustic beauty is a rare solo Minnie acoustic track that is free of Charles Stepney's wall of sound production.  It also strangely foreshadows her future hit "Loving You" in it's sparseness. 

[NOTE: My apologies for the technical issues in this issue. I'm not sure how they happened, but they have been fixed. Thank you for your patience.] Bounce doesn’t seem like a natural pairing with Christmas, but there are a number of artists and producers who have made bounce Christmas music. None have taken to it more prominently or prolifically than New Orleans’ Big Freedia, who will release her second EP of Christmas music, Smoking’ Santa Christmas on Friday. It follows 2016’s A Very Big Freedia Christmazz and an assortment of single tracks including one, “Make It Jingle,” from 2016’s Office Christmas Party soundtrack and another as a feature on RuPaul’s “Jingle Des Bells.” We talk about her relationship to Christmas music as an artist, as a businessperson, and as a New Orleanian, where one of the songs that signaled the onset of Christmas for her was “Otis and Bonquisha.” I didn’t know the song, so we take a time out to briefly explore “Xmas Blues” by Big Time. Big Freedia also released the paperback edition of her memoir, God Save the Queen Diva, on December 1. It’s on sale now. Since Christmas is approaching, this episode has a second interview, this one with retro soul singer, producer and songwriter Kelly Finnigan. Finnigan is best known as the singer for Monophonics, and this season he released A Joyful Sound, which is exactly the album you’d expect from a student of soul music. Along the way, he talks about the influence of Ray Charles, Curtis Mayfield, Charles Stepney, and gospel music. He talks about the role those artists had shaping the music, and the trust he placed in members of the R&B community around the country who contributed to the album. I also revisit my Twelve Songs Manifesto, which lays out my beliefs about Christmas music, and share music by Louisiana artists Chas Justus, who along with musical friends from South Louisiana released the EP Joyeux Noel, Bon Chrismeusse, and Museumgoer, who radically remakes Stan Kenton’s “What is Santa Claus?” with a vocal by me. If you like this week’s show, subscribe or follow 12 Songs at Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and now, Pandora.

Episode 008: Eight Shattered Ornaments01 The Rolling Stones - Cosmic Christmas (UK 1967) This unlisted track ends the first side of The Stones' sole psychedelic effort.02 Claudine Longet - I Don't Intend to Spend Christmas Without You (France 1967) Thanks to our friends at RPM International for contributing this fantastic Christmas love song by France's soft-voiced starlet.  This single only offering is a sparkly pop wonder with pristine production typical of the time.  03 The Rotary Connection - Christmas Child (US 1968) Minnie Riperton and company offer this groovy holiday original written by producer Charles Stepney, taken from their 1968 Christmas album Peace.  A combination of soulful takes on classics and originals make it a perfect soundtrack to the season.04 Twice As Much & Vashti Bunyan - Coldest Night of the Year (UK 1968) This British duo of Dave Skinner and Andrew Rose recorded two albums for Immediate records of which this classic wintry tune graces their second.  Originally by Nino Tempo and April Stevens, the duo teamed up with folk chanteuse Vashti Bunyan during per pop singer days to produce their version of this perfect pop nugget.  05 The Chamber Brothers - Merry Christmas, Happy New Year (US 1969) Along with Sly Stone, the Brothers Chamber were one of the first bands to send psychedelic soul to the pop charts.  This single only offering is indebted to the aforementioned legend, combining his trademark fuzz guitar groove with rotating lead vocals into a psych-funk holiday workout.06 Paul Revere & The Raiders - Rain, Sleet, Snow (US 1967 - Mono Mix) A fuzz-laden holiday banger from one of America's  greatest garage pop successes, this ode to the pangs of working for the US Postal Service  during the holiday season is taken from their 1967 Christmas LP.07 The Majority - All Our Christmases (UK 1968) Beginning life as Majority One, these British lads laid down many a fine single as well as a stellar LP during their brief two year career.  This waltzy number shows a strong Hollies harmony pop influence.08 Wild Silk - Toymaker (UK 1969) Mysteriously released as Basil in the US, this UK obscurity is a classic example of toytown psychedelia.  Thought not explicitly about Christmas, there is only one night of the year in which this toymaker must frantically work to meet his deadline.  The band released four singles of fine UK pop over their two year existence.09 Saturday's Children - Christmas Sounds (US 1966) A sweet holiday pop number by this Chicago area band who recorded three singles for the Dunwich label from 1966 to 1967 before calling it quits.10 Bee Gees - First of May (UK 1969) The Australian brothers' 1969 concept album Odessa shows a band in flux from their Beatle-esque pop-psych era into more orchestrated pop territory before finding their true calling with soul and funk-rock in the 70's.  This beautiful number tells the heartbreaking tale of lost love using Christmas trees as a metaphor.  11 Robin Gibb - Lord Bless All (UK 1970) During the brief time that this brother Gibb left The Bee Gees due to lead vocal disputes, he recorded a solo LP that proved years ahead of its time.  Though not the most consistent set, it showed some of the earliest drum machine experiments in rock.  This gorgeous track washed in reverb showcases what Robin would have continued to experiment with had he not returned back to his original band later in the year,12 Simon & Garfunkel - 7 ‘O Clock News/Silent Night (US 1966 - Mono Mix) We end things with this somber take on a holiday classic by the masters of folk-rock.  This striking rendition closes their classic Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme album.

Episode 006: Six Feet Deep (Diggin' Up the Daisies Vol. 01)  1. The Rascals - My World (US 1968 - Mono Mix) Classic feel good tune from this New Jersey band that had a string of hits in their early days as The Young Rascals.  This is taken from their 1968 pop-psych LP  Once Upon a Dream that is strung together with trippy effects and features many highlights.  It's an interesting sample to become a rap song, as it doesn't have a strong drum element but the melodic elements are ripe for the picking.2. Eric Burdon & War -Magic Mountain (US 1970 - Mono Mix Radio Edit) This one chord jam is the b-side and twin sister to hit single "Spill the Wine" and features a super punchy bass-heavy groove and classic harmonica intro that became a defining statement once re-imagined as a rap tune.  It would also reappear on a "trip-hop" classic later in the next decade.3. The Grass Roots - You and Love are the Same (US 1968) Making a splash with their flower power anthem "Live for Today", this studio project for songwriters Lou Adler and PF Sloan eventually became a real band.  This album cut ended up on a volume of 80's sample fodder series Ultimate Breaks and Beats and thus turned into a classic rap tune shortly after.  I wonder who was the first person to have the patience to find that pounding little bridge?4. Sly & The Family Stone - Trip Through Your Heart (US 1967) This tune is one of Sly's few overtly psychedelic tunes and is taken from his band's debut that fell on deaf ears.  Filled with lyrics aimed to appeal at the hippie crowd and trippy band made sound effects, this tune shows Sly starting to stumble on the formula that would eventually make him successful. 5. The Bubble Gum Machine - I Wonder (US 1968 - Mono Mix) Starting life as the Fabulous Fakes, this band of siblings and local friends changed their name before recording their lone album for Senate.  The groove on this one is prime sample material and shows how deep some beat makers were getting into one-off obscurities at the time.6. Mashmakhan - I Know I've Been Wrong (Canada 1970) Surprised with a hit single from their debut album, these Canadians specialized in epic blue-eyed soul heavy on the brass arrangements.  This gem features a catchy organ riff that served as inspiration for a classic golden era album cut.  After a brief two year stint and follow up album the band called it a day.7. The Rotary Connection - Memory Band (US 1968) Chicago's finest featuring production from the late and great Charles Stepney, the Connection also served as the first creative outlet for young singer Minnie Ripperton, whose soaring vocals can be heard throughout this sparkling tune.  The four note sitar melody on the intro would provide inspiration for not one but two classic 90's hip-hop staples.8. Elephants Memory - Mongoose (US 1970) Initially finding success scoring late the late 60's classic Midnight Cowboy, this bad of misfits eventually found success as John Lennon and Yoko Ono's backing band for a spell.  In between, they'd cut an album of heavy rock from which this classic breakbeat track is taken.9. Music Machine - Come On In (US 1966 - Mono Mix) Sean Bonniwell lead this band to success with their hit single Talk Talk that was featured on their debut LP along with this groovy number.  The intro served as the bridge to a gangster rap classic and shows that beat diggers on the west coast were tuned in to a sightly different frequency when it came to sample fodder.10. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced? (UK 1967 - Mono Mix) To further the last point, this hallmark of music production became source material for both a west coast bohemian rap staple and -  if you listen carefully- gangster rap anthem.

Nat King Cole put his life on the line playing music. He was an inspiration to many a young pianist who saw the way to communicate musically. To break down all the barriers that people put in there way. Nat King Cole and Oscar Peterson inspired cats like my guest who grew up in Chicago.....which was brimming with the baddest cats around Elliott Randall, Richard Evans, Morris Jennings, Cash McCall, Charles Stepney and an unlimited amount of Young/Holt. These cats contributed to my guests albums, movie soundtracks and live performances at the Lighthouse or the Jazz Workshop. These melting pot of brethren thrived on commerce based record labels like Chess Cadet which fostered African American roots music like Ahmad Jamal and my guest. It was a month at the London House growing up with those who were inspired by Monk and Blakey Playing with the late great Cedar Walton. My guest is an ambassador of music taking his bands from Bahrain to Tucson. He has lived in the Windy City scene developing the groove, the feel keeping the African swing element into the music.....developing relationships within the urban community which fostered the community integral to melodic invention. My guest has seven children and 14 grandchildren his legacy is cemented and now he will try to pour wisdom and faith into the younger brethren Just a link in the chain Ramsey Lewis welcome to the JFS. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-feinberg/support

Earth, Wind, and Fire - I Can Feel it in My Bones (1971) Earth, Wind, and Fire - Mom (1972) Earth, Wind, and Fire - Fan The Fire (1971) Earth, Wind, and Fire - Love is Life (1971) The Salty Peppers - La La Time (Pt. 1) (1969) The Salty Peppers - Your Love is Life (1969) Recorded two years later by EWF.  Ramsay Lewis - Sun Goddess (1974) Backed by EWF.  Ramsay Lewis - Hot Dawgit (1974) Backed by EWF.  The Emotions - Flowers (1976) Written by Maurice White and Al McKay, backed by members of EWF. Produced by Charles Stepney and Maurice White, basically an EWF album. And a sort of Rotary Connection album.  The Emotions - Smile (1978) Written by White and McKay. Produced by White. You can REALLY tell when Verdine White is playing bass. Just a cut above.  Deniece Williams - Time (1977)  Deniece Williams - Watching Over (1976)  Charles Lloyd - TM Song (1972) Mickey Dolenz - Daybreak (1973) One of the only songs Nilsson wrote that I like.  Dennis Wilson - River Song (1977) Eddie and Dutch - My Wife The Dancer (1970) Frank Sinatra - I Sing The Songs (1978) Freddie Cannon - Sock It To The Judge (1968) G.C. Cameron - If You Don't Love Me (1974)  Giles and Fripp - I Talk To The Wind (1968) Greyhound - Black and White (1970)  Elvis Presley - Hey Jude (1968) Frank Zappa - I Don't Wanna Get Drafted (1980) Single version.  Ian Thomas - Goodnight Mrs. Calabash (1976) L Ron Hubbard - Windsplitter (1982) Lawrence Hilton Jacobs - Larry's Theme (1978)  Les Humphries Singers - Mexico (1972) I know no one is listening. But for my own sake, I think i need to repeat songs less. I treat my show as all cool and rare and precious, but I repeat songs as much as anyone. I didn't even realize that until I started archiving all of them. So to both of you, I'm sorry. 

Musician/composer/producer/songwriter/music director/legend Patrice Rushen joins us to discuss Minnie's debut solo album Come to My Garden. We talk about the lush orchestration courtesy of Charles Stepney, Minnie's distinct voice, and Patrice's own journey with the album. At around the 27:50 mark, Morgan incorrectly states Lynn Fiddmont's song was "I Love You", when it's actually "U R Loved" More on Patrice"Patrice Rushen Found Success in Jazz and Dance Music. She Hasn’t Been Forgotten" (The New York Times)Pop Matters' interview with PatriceWebsiteMore on Minnie RipertonMinnie Riperton – 10 of the best (The Guardian)Minnie Live on ABC 's In ConcertShow Tracklisting (all songs from Come to My Garden unless otherwise indicated):Come To My GardenOh By The WayMasters At Work: I Am The Black Gold of the Sun (Remix)Only When I'm DreamingEarth, Wind & Fire: That's the Way of the WorldExpectingLynn Fiddmont: U R LovedRamsey Lewis: Les FleursGang Starr: Jazz MusicLes FleursCompletenessRainy Day in CentervilleLes FleursRotary Connection: Memory BandMemory BandFlora Purim: You Love Me OnlyExpectingCome To My GardenOh By The WayChicago Gospel Keyboard Masters: Walk With Me LordClose Your Eyes And RememberCome to My GardenRotary Connection: Turn Me OnKadhja Bonet: ChildqueenCarleen Anderson: Morning LovingEarth, Wind & Fire: ImaginationDeniece Williams: FreeHere is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on thereIf you’re not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here! 

The Emotions started out singing gospel as The Hutchinson Sunbeams, but when they signed a deal with Stax/Volt, they changed their name and switched to soul/R&B. They enjoyed modest success during those years, charting on the Hot 100, but Stax was going bankrupt, and The Emotions were left stranded.  The group moved to Columbia Records and met Maurice White, who helped produce the biggest hits in their careers. "The Best of My Love" rocketed up the charts and reached the top spot on Billboard Pop and R&B and their album Rejoice went Platinum.  Critic and professor Tisa Bryant talks to Oliver and guest co-host Ernest Hardy about the change in sound between the Stax/Volt and Columbia Records years, the role Maurice and Charles Stepney played in the production of this album, and The Emotions' place in the vast world of girl groups.   More on Tisa Tisa's book, Unexplained Presence The Hybridized Writings of Tisa Bryant (KCET) Twitter More on The Emotions The Emotions on Stax Records Wattstax trailer An 'Emotional' Success Story (The New York Times) Show Tracklisting (all songs from Rejoice unless indicated otherwise): Best of My Love The Emotions: Peace Be Still The Emotions: Flowers A Long Way to Go Bebe and Cece Winans: Heaven Blessed Deniece Williams: Free Blessed Key to My Heart Don't Ask My Neighbors A Feeling Is Best of My Love Don't Ask My Neighbors Best of My Love Don't Ask My Neighbors A Long Way to Go Rejoice The Emotions: Blind Alley The Emotions: Show Me How The Emotions: Peace Be Still (Live at Wattstax) The Emotions: We Go Through Changes Love Unlimited: If You Want Me, Say It Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find there. If you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

The Album: Earth, Wind & Fire That's The Way Of The World (1975) On March 15, 1975, Columbia Records released "That's The Way Of The World" the sixth studio album of Earth Wind & Fire, a band of 10 members who fused rock, jazz, funk and soul. The album sold five million units, and won a Grammy for the single "Shining Star" (Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group). Produced by Maurice White and Charles Stepney, the album focused on EWF's familiar themes, spirituality, oneness, love. Oscar and Golden Globe nominated composer Raphael Saadiq joined Oliver and Morgan in studio to talk "That's The Way of The World" and all the things that made EWF iconic including, Philip Bailey's falsetto, Maurice White's mysticisms and drum heroics, Charles Stepney's production and the harmonies that caught his ear and his attention and the happy feelings the band's music inspired in his own musicianship as a youth growing up in Oakland. You'll want to catch this one. Because Reasons. And stay tuned after the interview for a special segment celebrating the life and music of Nipsey Hussle, who would have turned 34 this week. Rest in power, Nipsey. More on Raphael Saadiq Raphael Saadiq Finally Put His Past on the Record (The New York Times) Raphael Saadiq is a Real One(Afropunk) Twitter | Instagram More on That's The Way Of The World Earth, Wind & Fire: 12 Essential Songs (Rolling Stone) BBC's review of That's the Way of the World Key Tracks: Earth Wind, & Fire's That's the Way of the World (Red Bull Music Academy) Show Tracklisting (all songs from That's The Way Of The World unless indicated otherwise): See The Light Raphael Saadiq: So Ready Earth, Wind & Fire: On Your Face The Jacksons: Show You The Way To Go Al Green: I'm Still In Love With You B.B King: Heed My Warning War: Why Can't We Be Friends Rick James: Bustin' Out 2 Men, A Drum Machine and A Trumpet: Tired of Getting Pushed Around Funkadelic: (Not Just) Knee Deep Earth, Wind & Fire: Love Music Earth, Wind & Fire: Love's Holiday Earth, Wind & Fire: Imagination Earth, Wind & Fire: Yearnin' Learnin' (Live) Minnie Ripperton: Les Fleur Africano Earth, Wind & Fire: Can't Let Go All About Love (First Impression) Shining Star That's the Way of the World Shining Star Happy Feelin' Reasons Shirley Murdock: As We Lay Erick Sermon: Stay Real Earth, Wind & Fire: Boogie Wonderland The Emotions: Don't Ask My Neighbors Ramsey Lewis: Sun Goddess The Randy Watson Experience & Bilal: Can't Hide Love Nipsey Hussle: Hussle in the House Nipsey Hussle: FOREVER ON SOME FLY SHIT Nipsey Hussle: They Roll Nipsey Hussle: Face the World Nipsey Hussle: Shell Shocked DJ Khaled: Higher Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find there If you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!

In the stirring conclusion of our conversation with Cosmo Baker, we cover: Cosmo's favorite current band and their mysterious personnel, Inflo and his Charles Stepney-influenced sound, our varied opinions on cell phone requests both plain and fancy, the new Kid Sister song and how it would fit nicely in Scrubs, XXXtentacioni, Mike's love for Scrubs, the latest in Old Town Road news, updates and traffic, Iggor for the kids vs. Iggor for the old head, filtering the constant flood of new music through curators, the impact of how music spreads today vs. how it used to, the iTunes panic and Michael's forecast of Apple's slow death in the non-mobile market, the USA's dwindling cultural capital and how it's maybe not a bad thing. Check Cosmo's new Mixcloud Select channel (it's like Patreon for DJs, and Cosmo's using all of the subscription funds to fund the artists he's featuring): https://www.mixcloud.com/cosmobaker/select/

In the stirring conclusion of our conversation with Cosmo Baker, we cover: Cosmo's favorite current band and their mysterious personnel, Inflo and his Charles Stepney-influenced sound, our varied opinions on cell phone requests both plain and fancy, the new Kid Sister song and how it would fit nicely in Scrubs, XXXtentacioni, Mike's love for Scrubs, the latest in Old Town Road news, updates and traffic, Iggor for the kids vs. Iggor for the old head, filtering the constant flood of new music through curators, the impact of how music spreads today vs. how it used to, the iTunes panic and Michael's forecast of Apple's slow death in the non-mobile market, the USA's dwindling cultural capital and how it's maybe not a bad thing. Check Cosmo's new Mixcloud Select channel (it's like Patreon for DJs, and Cosmo's using all of the subscription funds to fund the artists he's featuring): https://www.mixcloud.com/cosmobaker/select/

In the stirring conclusion of our conversation with Cosmo Baker, we cover: Cosmo's favorite current band and their mysterious personnel, Inflo and his Charles Stepney-influenced sound, our varied opinions on cell phone requests both plain and fancy, the new Kid Sister song and how it would fit nicely in Scrubs, XXXtentacioni, Mike's love for Scrubs, the latest in Old Town Road news, updates and traffic, Iggor for the kids vs. Iggor for the old head, filtering the constant flood of new music through curators, the impact of how music spreads today vs. how it used to, the iTunes panic and Michael's forecast of Apple's slow death in the non-mobile market, the USA's dwindling cultural capital and how it's maybe not a bad thing. Check Cosmo's new Mixcloud Select channel (it's like Patreon for DJs, and Cosmo's using all of the subscription funds to fund the artists he's featuring): https://www.mixcloud.com/cosmobaker/select/

Latest issue of Straight No Chaser available now, featuring my pieces on Onyx Collective, Black Forum records, a forthcoming Charles Stepney radio documentary and a film about Weldon Irvine. https://straightnochaser.bigcartel.com/product/snc99 AmAr x ***** ARETHA FRANKLIN – You're All I Need to Get By (Take 1 & 2) [Rhino] https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rare-unreleased-recordings-from-golden-reign-queen/265613804 CLEO SOL – Miles Song [Forever Living Originals] https://tinyurl.com/y7hh7pt5 COLLECTIVE PEACE – Let the Music Play [BBE] https://www.bbemusic.com/downloads/from-the-archive-vol-2-compiled-by-volcov/ THE INTERNET – Come Together [Columbia] https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hive-Mind-Explicit-Internet/dp/B07D9N1V3K ROSES GABOR – Illusions (featuring Sampha) [AllPoints] https://tinyurl.com/yadfbl4y FATIMA – Dang [Eglo] https://eglorecords.bandcamp.com/album/and-yet-its-all-love BETTY DAVIS – Anti-Love Song [Just Sunshine] https://www.discogs.com/Betty-Davis-Betty-Davis/release/964304 http://www.nastygalmovie.com/ SKINNY PELEMBE – I Just Wanna Be Your Prisoner (featuring Hejira) [Brownswood] https://skinnypelembe.bandcamp.com/track/i-just-wanna-be-your-prisoner-feat-hejira ZEITGEIST FREEDOM ENERGY EXCHANGE – Marcus Garvey [Wax Museum] https://tinyurl.com/y9tvyx23 THE CONTEMPORARY JAZZ QUINTET – Nzugo Zaba (Struggle) [BBE] https://www.bbemusic.com/downloads/cjq-location/ LANCELOT LAYNE – Make Life Easy On Me [Cree] https://creerecords.bandcamp.com/album/blow-way ELCADOS – AFRO FUNK [Mr Bongo] https://tinyurl.com/y96uo83r MIRIAM MAKEBA – Xica Da Silva [Africa Seven] https://africaseven.bandcamp.com/track/xica-da-silva AARONMAXWELL – STUDY TECH [El Sereno] https://elserenorecords.bandcamp.com/album/aaronmaxwell-esr011 https://tinyurl.com/y9n8lb9q BERNARD ESTARDY – Rally du Diable [Born Bad] https://shop.bornbadrecords.net/album/space-oddities-1970-1982 DR OCTOGON – Blue Flowers [Mo Wax] https://www.discogs.com/Dr-Octagon-Blue-Flowers/release/35759 http://www.themanfrommowax.com/ https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/music/various-the-man-from-mo-wax LEIKELI47 – Miss Me [Hardcover/RCA] https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/wash-set/1270472742 DENAJI – Dharma Drama [Firecracker] https://firecrackerrecordings.bandcamp.com/track/dharma-drama-2 EMMA-JEAN THACKRAY – Make Do [Vinyl Factory] https://boomkat.com/products/ley-lines-aae41b5c-cdb1-4ea7-88db-96787ec0364c LEON VYNEHALL – Movements (Chapter III) [Ninja Tune] https://leonvynehall.bandcamp.com/album/nothing-is-still TIRZAH – Do You Know [Domino] https://boomkat.com/products/devotion-1957eb93-13b1-4dcc-9e53-a6b5c930e4d0 OKSHARP & MANTHE RIBANE – W U @ [Hyperdub] https://okzharp-mantheribane.bandcamp.com/ TONY ALLEN & JEFF MILLS – On the Run (edit) [Decca] https://tinyurl.com/y7w8qtkh KAMAAL WILLIAMS – Broken Theme [Black Focus] https://kamaalwilliams.bandcamp.com/album/the-return SOUNDSPECIES & ACHE MEYI – Egrem Bata Jam (Hello Skinny remix) [Manana] https://mananacuba.bandcamp.com/album/soundspecies-ache-meyi-remix-ep https://tinyurl.com/yajmagm8 DJRUM – Blue Violet [R&S] https://djrum.bandcamp.com/album/portrait-with-firewood HANNA – Perhaps (Earl Jeffers Remix) [Shall Not Fade] https://boomkat.com/products/on-the-basis-of-deference JAN JELINEK – Rock in the Video Age [Faitiche Germany] https://janjelinek.bandcamp.com/track/rock-in-the-video-age https://www.residentadvisor.net/features/2933 GOLEM – SUN CITY [Safe Trip] https://tinyurl.com/ydggk7v4 SOULPHICTION – BIZZNESS [Local Talk] https://localtalk.bandcamp.com/track/bizzness ROISIN MURPHY – Like [Vinyl Factory] https://thevinylfactory.com/product/plaything-like/ KERRI CHANDLER – Waterfall (unreleased) https://tinyurl.com/yauwemuy OMAR S – Games That We Play [FXHE] https://www.beatport.com/release/your-socially-awkward-criminal/2317614 ARETHA FRANKLIN – Love Me Right (Dance Version) [Arista] https://www.discogs.com/Aretha-Franklin-Love-Me-Right/release/1062958

Artist - Tune - Album Ramsey Lewis - Les Fleur - Maiden Voyage Marion Brown - Maimoun - Vista Chuck Mangione with Esther Satterfield - Soft - Chase the Clouds Away Ralph Towner & Gary Burton - Drifting Petals - Match Book Art Ensemble of Chicago - Joro - The Paris Session Dianne Schuur - Cry Me A River - Talkin ‘Bout You Clarence Wheeler & The Enforcers - The Heebie Jeebie Dance - The Love I’ve Been Looking For Charlie Haden with Keith Jarrett - Ellen David - Closeness Duets Rufus featuring Chaka Khan - Your Smile - Rufusized Horace Silver - Sanctimonious Sam - Sterling Silver Stanley Jordan - ‘Round Midnight - Magic Touch Dionne Warwick - Checkout Time - Very Dionne McCoy Tyner - For Tomorrow - Inner Voices Jay Hoggard - Ruby, My Dear - Overview Alice Coltrane - Journey to Satchidananda - Journey to Satchidananda Joe Bonner - Angel Eyes - Angel Eyes John McLaughlin - My Foolish Heart - Electric Guitarist Fats Waller - Sweet And Slow - Giants of Jazz - Fats Waller Stevie Wonder - Superwoman - Music Of My Mind For playlists from all past Sets, please visit jazzgumbo.blogspot.ca The time I spent in the studio recording and live streaming this set was a sweet and slow evening for sure. I’m grateful that I forgot the iPod at home and had to stick entirely to vinyl. It happens that I’d carried in a few more albums than usual that night, and played from almost all of them. Forgive me that some of the tracks are pretty scratchy. I’ve had some of these albums for decades, and the scratches are almost like the scratches on me – markers of a passage through life, time and perspective, and all that they’ve encompassed. The scratchiest of these tunes, the first and last, the Ramsey Lewis and the Stevie Wonder, are from probably the first twenty or so albums I ever bought, years before I started taking care of them. I also think that these are among the best tunes in the set. Ramsey Lewis has never gotten his due, so far as I’m concerned. He’s a masterful pianist, with a style that can be funky, churchy and bluesy. And the composition, “Les Fleur” or “The Flowers” by another over-looked artist, Charles Stepney, casts a hauntingly beautiful mood. “Music of My Mind” was an extraordinary offering from Stevie Wonder, following closely on the heels of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” – two early 70’s albums that broke new ground as expressions of individual, musical visions. Not only did Wonder write and produce the entire album. He also – with the exception of two solos – plays all of the instruments. Other Set standouts include McLaughlin’s take on “My Foolish Heart” and the magnificent “For Tomorrow” from McCoy Tyner. Then, there’s Dionne Warwick with the lush and orchestral Bacharach/David tune “Check Out Time”. And if I were to pick out five more favorites, they’d be just great as these five! Thrive! Kirby Obsidian

I avoided the really obvious hits that you can hear everywhere and went for my personal faves, and a solid dose of the music that went on to shape the unique sound of Earth Wind and Fire from his early years working with two great mentors to him, Ramsey Lewis and Charles Stepney. I got so much pleasure recording this – I hope you enjoy as much as I did! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The mysterious and multi-talented ParanormL first began as a hip-hop scribe at the tender age of 14. Now, more than a decade later, this rapper and lyricist has recorded over five albums worth of material, and over one hundred and fifty songs! So why have you never heard of this gifted boy wonder? ParanormL’s productions witness a welcome return to conscious lyrics, proper song writing, and a respectful connection between the roots and the shoots of rap culture. Tipping his hat to inspirations like ‘Satchmo’ and Ella, as well as A Tribe Called Quest, De LA Soul and Souls Of Mischief. It also sees tender keys (sounding something like a loop from a Minnie Ripperton and Charles Stepney cut) and perfectly placed hip-hop beats laying the foundation for that other-worldly sound. www.paranorml.net   www.theparanorml.blogspot.com  www.twitter.com/paranorml   www.youtube.com/paranorml ________________________ The Awakenings Radio Show is Your place for tips and insight to live a more fulfilling life, and your relationships. Learn how to attract healthy relationships, and how to create a life you really love. Awakenings broadcasts live every Wed. 12pm -1:30 pm PT   Call in for Intuitive Readings #347-539-5122 Michele answers questions about Awakening, Spirituality, Metaphysics and Self/Soul Development. Michele also answers listener questions from email, twitter and facebook On Air. Email awakeningsradio@gmail.com to have your questions answered or to share your insights On Air.  

The mysterious and multi-talented ParanormL first began as a hip-hop scribe at the tender age of 14. Now, more than a decade later, this rapper and lyricist has recorded over five albums worth of material, and over one hundred and fifty songs! So why have you never heard of this gifted boy wonder? ParanormL’s productions witness a welcome return to conscious lyrics, proper song writing, and a respectful connection between the roots and the shoots of rap culture. Tipping his hat to inspirations like ‘Satchmo’ and Ella, as well as A Tribe Called Quest, De LA Soul and Souls Of Mischief. It also sees tender keys (sounding something like a loop from a Minnie Ripperton and Charles Stepney cut) and perfectly placed hip-hop beats laying the foundation for that other-worldly sound. www.paranorml.net   www.theparanorml.blogspot.com  www.twitter.com/paranorml   www.youtube.com/paranorml ________________________ The Awakenings Radio Show is Your place for tips and insight to live a more fulfilling life, and your relationships. Learn how to attract healthy relationships, and how to create a life you really love. Awakenings broadcasts live every Wed. 12pm -1:30 pm PT   Call in for Intuitive Readings #347-539-5122 Michele answers questions about Awakening, Spirituality, Metaphysics and Self/Soul Development. Michele also answers listener questions from email, twitter and facebook On Air. Email awakeningsradio@gmail.com to have your questions answered or to share your insights On Air. 

Soul/Jazz Folk singer and guitarist Terry Callier, passed away last week (October 27, 2012) aged 67 after suffering from throat cancer. Terry released a string of enduring and influential albums between the early 60's and the late 80's and enjoyed a creative rebirth during the late 90’s in the UK when his Folk, Soulful music was revived by the acid-jazz movement, and great new albums via Talkin Loud Records and Mr Bongos. Terry's more modern collaborators included Beth Orton, Massive Attack, 4hero, Incognito, Paul Weller and Nujabes. It wasn't just the distinct voice and guitar playing that made Terry so special in his early era but his sometimes radical out-there songwriting skills were picked up by the likes of The Dells, Jerry Butler, Dee Sharp Gamble and The Rotary Connection. Credit also goes to Terry for Spotting Minnie Riperton as she worked as a receptionist at Chess Cadet Records (so the story goes). Some of my personal favorites from Terry is his work with arrangers Charles Stepney and Richard Evans at Cadet records. Enjoy the selection. Rest In Power Terry Callier. Marc Mac

As her success grew, she found herself on the fast track. One thing led to another and Deniece became a backup vocalist for Stevie Wonder as part of “Wonderlove.” in the early 1970s. It was an exciting time and she experienced many things on her journey. In 1975, Deniece decided to venture forward, leaving Stevie Wonder and signing with Columbia Records. She then teamed up with two famed producers: Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire, and his frequent collaborator, Charles Stepney. Her 1976 debut album entitled This Is Niecy was released. The single “Free” reached #2 on the Black Singles chart, #25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #1 on the British Singles chart. The album also featured “Cause You Love Me Baby” (which charted separately on the R&B chart as the flip side of “Free”) and “That's What Friends Are For”. She also shared a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with pop singer Johnny Mathis in 1978 with the duet “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late”. The duet also topped the Black Singles and Adult Contemporary charts. Williams also topped the dance charts with her disco single “I've Got the Next Dance”. Mathis and Williams also recorded the popular theme to the 1980s sitcom Family Ties, “Without Us”.