Archive for August, 2006

This is the week of August 27th, 2006
From the beginnings of modern jazz with Louis Armstrong, to remixes of Motown classics, to an extended consideration of Jorge Ben’s composition "Mas Que Nada" this is a week of deep considerations. With 13 flavors of Mas Que Nada, there’s surely a little something for everyone!

SERGIO MENDES / “Mais Que Nada”
Sun, Aug 27th, 2006 | Posted in Cover | 7 Comments »

JACKSON FIVE / “I Want You Back” Z-Trip Remix
Sun, Aug 27th, 2006 | Posted in Contemporary | 2 Comments »

LOUIS ARMSTRONG / “West End Blues”
Sun, Aug 27th, 2006 | Posted in Classic | 3 Comments »

This is the week of August 20th, 2006
Do you know Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley? How about John Boutte, Juvenile, Professor Longhair, The Meters, Sir Mix-A-Lot, El Michels Affair? And then there’s Caetano Veloso, Maxime Le Forestier, Bjork and Susana Baca and Susana Baca and SUSANA BACA. Meet some new friends.
SUSANA BACA/ “The Anchor Song”
Sun, Aug 20th, 2006 | Posted in Cover | 1 Comment »

JOHN BOUTTE / “Sisters”
Sun, Aug 20th, 2006 | Posted in Contemporary | No Comments »

HOWLIN’ WOLF, MUDDY WATERS & BO DIDDLEY / “Sweet Little Angel”
Sun, Aug 20th, 2006 | Posted in Classic | No Comments »

This is the week of August 13th, 2006
A mixed bag of grooves starting with Herbie Hancock in a Latin bag along with a serving of Ahmad Jamal on the side. Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca is featured and then Quincy Jones, Marvin Gaye, Minnie Ripperton, Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti join Leon Ware in a groovy celebration of Ware compositions. Snap your fingers, tap your feet, throw your hands in the air, yeah!

LEON WARE / “Inside My Love”
Sun, Aug 13th, 2006 | Posted in Cover | 3 Comments »