Hey, how come I'm the only one who gets stick for not putting up the tracklists straight away?!
I'm about to run to a rehearsal for a gig I've got with my band tonight - the good news is that we're playing 'Come For The Ride' by Tom Browne - the bad news is that we won't be able to perform the Pinball Song by the Pointer Sisters or Elevate Our Minds by Linda Williams because not everybody's learnt them yet....
But when I get to the other end of this weekend, I'll check out both these mixes and be back with some proper comments. Cheers guys, keep the heat coming!

As already discussed in this thread:- After the Dance (instrumental) by Marvin Gaye

I'm told that the podcast is super slow to download - fucking podomatic - so here's an alternative download link for the mixes:

Strictly Jazz 3 - http://www.zshare.net/audio/645430112bb5ddcf/

Last Minute House Mix - http://www.zshare.net/audio/6454404139e5a59c/

cheers

give your mix a good listen right now Dayo - by far your best yet - pure fire!! this track right now about 39:00 in - ohhhff!!

also the one with the 'feeeeling' vocal?

and the track with the whistling in it??? - i'm pretty sure it's not Roger Whittaker...

and what a version of Caravan



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Really enjoyed listening to this Dayo

The only track I recognised was the Marvin instrumental so really looking forward to the tracklist

Really liked the percussive bent and am intrigued to find out if my hunch was right about Elvin, pretty sure that drum roll couldn't be anyone else. Also, i'm sure that first hip hop tune was a young Common, that flow is unmistakable. Off his first album maybe (Commonsense?), absoluetly loved that one - a need

Lots of other highlights but was particularly caught up with the avant garde vibes track at the end - HEAVY!

Wicked stuff mate, reminded me I really should check the beatcave more often. So much gold there, will start with Liam's next

Nice one!

Alright D, as promised gave this a listen yesterday and wow definetly all around the best one yet.. So many amazing tracks.. Gonna give it another listen over the next few days, wait for a tracklist, add them all to my wants list, and then give a proper review....

PIMP CLASSIC

Really nice mix Dayo - there is a lot I don't recognise but I liked 'Tergiversation' by Baron von Ohlen. Some of the modal jazz was great - I'd be interested to know who the pianists were on some of those tracks! Some very tight drumming too...
I felt it was quite abrupt going from jazz to the 'Music Of The Earth' but I respect the intention of breaking down perceived boundaries like that. I enjoyed the cover of 'I Want You Back' too - and of course 'After The Dance' as mentioned in other posts already. Leon Ware was really at the top of his game back then...
Great stuff, thanks again!

of course! thats what the whistle tune is - though i usually play 'runaway heart' off that lp like everybody else does...

Can't wait to listen to this Dayo..on the download now !!!

I know its gonna be huge !!!

Benny

Strictly Jazz 3 - T/L, Comment an' ting:

Studio Acousti, Paris - 25th Nov 1977...

1. Steve Grossman "Capricorne - pt.2"

Born At The Same Time LP | Label: Owl Records (France) | Year: 1977

I love this little Modal Jazz gem. It's just less than one minute long but it works for me. There are actually 2 takes of this track on the album, there's hardly any difference b/w the two, if you ask me - but what a fantastic album all round?! I also love "March Nineteen" on it - sublime modality. I really dig the album cover as well (I have a 'thing' for album covers): Steve Grossman, posing in a wintry greyish backdrop, in a very pensive mood. Highly recommended LP.
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2. Extra Ball "Rozmyslania Nad Jeziorem Czad"

Akumula Torres [Live] LP | Label: Poljazz (Poland) | Year: 1983

Big music from unarguably one of the finest jazz groups to come out of Poland. Proper mad spiritual jazz fusion. I love the way it just builds and builds and, the screaming horns just before it fades out - the whole track is actually 9 mins long - blows me away every time. I remember opening a FYE - initialism for Brownswood Message board parties - dj set with this track about 6 years ago in Finsbury Park (London); it went down a treat. I'm so into Extra Ball's music again; for some more pure jazz fusion of this ilk, pls. also check "Hengelo Almelo Deventer" on Extra Ball's Birthday LP (1976) - Big!

3. Babs Robert & The Love Planet "Extra-Pol-Action (Ice Cream 1970)"

S/T LP | Label: Alpha (Belgium)| Year: 1971

Classic track from a classic Belgian album. I've always loved this because of its brilliant collage of fusion, modality and african spiritual Jazz; all three, my fave components of jazz music. I need to find another copy of this LP; as you could probably tell; crackles were very evident in the mix. I've had so much usage out of this LP. A brilliant album - and very interesting artwork on the cover too (love the picture of the naked lady plastered on a 'space shot' of the earth, on the cover)! Pls. also check out a brilliant version of The Beatles' "Yesterday" on the album - shockingly good!

4. Joe Henderson "El Barrio"

Inner Urge LP | Label: Blue Note (Jap) | Year: 1964

And in keeping with the ongoing celebrations of Blue Note's 70th year, I just thought to include this almighty modal classic. In my humble opinion, this is one of the greatest blue note recordings of all time. It was recorded just before John Coltrane's eponymous "A Love Supreme" set and, its easy to spot the emerging greatness of Elvin Jones - on drums - and McCoy Tyner , who 'kills' it with his faint touches on piano; all this, coupled with Bob Cranshaw - on bass - and Joe Henderson wailing away on sax, conspire to make it the jazz masterpiece that it is. Believe me; I never tire of this track (I once played this track 20 times in succession at home, much to the 'annoyance' of my wife lol). *And, I will to thank Gilles Peterson - who else?? - for introducing me to this album many many years ago on the Radio. Gilles also always rinses the equally brilliant "Inner Urge" on the flip, if memory serves. Joe Henderson = underrated legend. And, did Blue Note make the best album covers? Brilliant artwork on this one. This one is for Neil & Bowlerpaul (great 'elvin jones drums' spot, mate).

5. The Baron Von Ohlen Quartet "The Whistle Tune"

The Baron LP | Label: Creative World Inc (US) | Year: 1972

I'm dedicating this track to my 10 year old daughter - Reny. She loves this track to pieces and, she requested that I include it on the mix. This has always been my preferred track, although the equally lovely "Runaway heart" - which I played at a FYE event a few years back - is the track the album is most noted for. I just love Baron Von Ohlen's weird combo involving whistling and modal jazz - complete with the amazing drum solo in the middle. Big Music.

6. The Albert Mangelsdorff Quintet "Raknash"

New Jazz Ramwong LP (3) | Label: CBS (Germany) | Year: 1964

In the early 60s, acclaimed German Jazz artist, Albert Mangelsdorff (now deceased), and his quintet, embarked on a tour of India and some other Asian countries and, this was the end result. This was recorded in Bombay at Ravi Shankar's Music school, hence the title of the tune which on closer inspection is actually Shankar's name spelt in a different way. I absolutely love this track; modal jazz utililizing indian raga vibes. Quintet member, Günter Lenz's 'haunting' bass - all the way through - blows me away every time. The aforelisted album (pls. check out the artwork on the album - brilliant!) is the final series of a 3 album set - the two albums before this are: Tension and Yogi Jazz; all three very collectable if you stumble across them on your travels. Dedicating this one especially to Sanjiv, Ket, Rupi, Baljit Natt, Mistryman and Kishan (aka Broken Soul).
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60s/70s French Jazz Scene tribute:

Paris - 10th Nov 1976...

7. Jimmy Gourley "Graffiti"

Graffiti LP | Label: Promophone (France) | Year: 1976

Just thought to pay tribute to the 60s/70s French jazz movement - I kicked off the mix with a track recorded in France in the 70s - with a little 4 track French jazz suite. I have always been curious as to why a lot of foreign jazz artists found themselves in France making records in the 60s/70s (just in case there are any takers on the subject - thanks in advance). This track was recorded in France by American jazz artist, Jimmy Gourley. I love the subject matter of the track - I like the way it pays tribute to Graffiti and its voyeurs. It also has a lovely risque Graffitiesque album cover. The track also features the legendary French Jazz artist, Henri Texier on bass. I'm dedicating this to a good friend of mine - Bergs, a big Graffiti fan.

8. Chris Woods & The George Arvanitas Trio "My Lady"

Chris Meets Paris LP | Label: Musica/Futura Records (France) | Year: 1973

flute! ...and, still keeping it with the early French jazz scene, I thought to pull out this absolute modal jazz classic again. American-born Chris Woods 'jammed' with a lot of jazz artists - Marco Di Marco, Ted Curzon, Jef Gilson...to name a few - in France in the 70s. This is a collabo he did with The George Arvanitas Trio in France in the early 70s. I was minded to pull this one out again because Greg AKA Blackclassical (full respect) put a blinding George Arvanitas track on one of his mixes (all highly recommended) recently and it subliminally reminded me of this beauty: Gorgeous modality, even if I do say so myself. Chris Woods is on flute and George Arvanitas is on piano. The album - i also love it's almost plain white album sleeve - was mixed by Jef Gilson at his legendary Palm Studio in France. *This one is also for Benny Kirk.

9. Max Roach feat. Abbey Lincoln "Long As You're Living [Live In Concert in Paris - 1960]"

Max Roach Again LP Vol.2 | Label: YesToJazz (Denmark) | Year: 1985

This 'rare' live recording of Max Roach's classic - featuring the sublime vocals of his then wife, Abbey Lincoln - took place in France in the early 60s (according to the album credits). I've always loved this track. Radical jazz music. A lovely line up as well: Max Roach, of course, on Drums. Stanley Turrentine (trumpet), Julian Priester (trombone) & Tommy Turrentine (tenor sax). The original studio recording can be found on the late Max Roach's It's Time LP (Impulse).

10. The Jazz-Hip Trio "Orange Boom"

Jazz En Relief LP | Label: Riviera (France) | Year: 1966

Gilles P (as usual) 'introduced' me to the music of this 60s french jazz group about 8 years ago at a jazz dance gig at Plastic People. When he played "Orange Boom", I 'ran' off the dance floor to ask him for tune details. As usual, he was kind enough not only to give me the info but to also show me the album cover. The rest as they say, is history: it was in my collection not too long after. I love it primarily because its an interesting collage of Classical Music and Piano Jazz - with a Bossa Nova slant. This album is sometimes 'tricky' to find. There are two pressings; both are ALWAYS in demand. The original French pressing is the rarer of the two. Pls. don't sleep on this if per-adventure you come across it on your travels.
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11. The Johnny Scott Quintet "Caravan"

Communication LP | Label: Columbia (UK) | Year: 1967

This is in my top 3 favourite versions of "Caravan" and that is saying something, let me tell you. It's nice to still be able to find very decent versions of overdone 'standards'. I bought this 'blind' many years ago in a 2nd hand record shop. And I was pleasantly surprised when I checked out this version. Proper fiery UK Jazz music complete with all the ingredients I love in jazz music: Flute, drums etc. This one is for Mattpaulsmith - a relatively newcomer to the Brownswood forum. He started a thread [The Most Covered Track] regarding cover versions a few weeks back and I believe the subject of "Caravan" came up in the discussion; so I thought to pull this one out - especially for him. Respect Sir and thanks!

12. Patrice Rushen "Music Of The Earth"

Patrice LP | Label: Elektra (US)| Year: 1978

This is the biggest record [again] in my house right now. The whole family - especially my kids - can’t seem to get enough of it. A total Rare Groove classic - and lovely soulful vocals over great drums and horns. I 'caught up' with legendary Keyboardist, Patrice - in 1979 after she made the transition from Jazz to R&B; her Boogie hit "Haven't You Heard" was massive back then. I never realised she had a chequered jazz history until after I started listening to Gilles P's seminal Vibrazone show(s) on KISS FM in the early 90s; where i became familiar with her earlier work [on the Prestige Label], most notably the classic "Haw-Right Now" from her debut Prelusion album. The track - featuring the aforementioned Joe Henderson on tenor sax - was already an established cult 'acid jazz' classic. Having said all this, my abiding memories of Patrice Rushen will always be her memorable R&B and Boogie hits of the 80s. Patrice Rushen = Important Artist. Dedicating this one to Baljit Natt & Rob Whitlock.

13. Sam Sanders & Visions "Free Fall"

The Gift Of Love LP | Label: That African Lady (US) | Year: 1983

A ssshhh Brownswood Basement classic (LOVE those shows!!). Joyful music! The liltness of this gorgeous jazz waltz blows me away every time. And, surprisingly tricky to find - especially given the fact that it came out in the 80s; Detroit jazz legend, Sam Sanders - no relation of Pharaoh Sanders, by the way - is/was widely credited by his peers for his unique ability in being able to mesh bebop with african rhythms. He passed away a few years ago (RIP); but this masterpiece will always be a lasting reminder of his jazz prowess. The equally joyful album title track - "Gift Of Love", is mesmerising as well. I also love the album sleeve: Sam Sanders poses with 4 women dressed in west-african attire. The photo was taken in Senegal where Sam resided in the 80s with his family until his death in 2000.

14. Michael White "Commin' From"

Father Music Mother Dance LP | Label: ABC/Impulse (US) | Year: 1974

Original Acid Jazz music. I'm a big fan of Michael White's music. He is very revered in jazz dance and spiritual jazz circles for a number of records still massive with jazz dancers and collectors, alike - most notably the jazz dance classic "Let Love Be Your Magic Carpet" (shout to FDA) and, not forgetting the lush Strata East-esque spiritual jazz wailer - "The Blessing Song", a track that first came to my notice when I bought Michael White's Pneuma album 'blind' in Soul Jazz Record shop (Ingrestre Place) in the 90s. I always keep an eye out for Michael White's music; this track is a 'blind' buy from a few years ago. It's got a brilliant Shake & Fingerpop vibe. For some 'weird' reason, it always reminds me of Clarence Wheeler & The Enforcers' "Right On" as well as EW Wainrights' "The Healer". The loopy horn(s) towards the end of the track drives me nuts every time; i also love way the violin is employed through out the run of the track. I played this out recently at Kerry and Billie's Feel Up gig and it went down a treat. Not a hard one to find.

15. Pharaoh Sanders "Harvest Time"

Pharaoh LP | Label: India Navigation (US) | Year: 1977

Immense serenity! I had to include a Pharaoh Sanders track seeing as he's back in vogue with a lot of jazz lovers at the moment. This, after his mind-blowing Big Chill festival appearance a few weeks back. And from all accounts, I heard he played a blinder. Not bad for a man now well into his 60s. And just like Michael White [mentioned above], Pharaoh Sanders music also helped establish the acid jazz & jazz dance scene in it's formative years and beyond: most notably his well-loved hit "You've Got To Have freedom" - a Dingwalls Classic - which still goes down a storm till this very day. For this mix, I thought to include this lesser-known gem which he recorded for the 'tiny' but very collectable India Navigation label. It is 'arguably' one of Pharaoh’s most sought after albums. I so love this track. The interplay b/w Pharaoh's moody sax phrasing and Tisziji Munoz's electric guitar is just too stunning! A highly recommended album if you are a hardcore Pharaoh Sanders fan. It also has an intriguing album sleeve: The trees on the album cover subliminally reminds me of a casual horror movie scene in the woods. Many thanks to Ade of Plastic People for 'introducing' me to this track. Regular early-birds at Ade's legendary BALANCE nights would attest to the fact that he always plays this track early-doors. Big Music.

16. Common "Invocation"

One Day It Will All Make Sense Sampler (US)| Year: 1997

It's always important for me to pass through the hood during a jazz mix and, even though I don't buy his records too tough anymore, Common is still my bwoy. I was really into him when he 1st appeared on the radar in the early 90s. He's up there with the likes of Biggie, Nas, Tupac and Rakim etc as one of the finest lyricists of his generation. I've always loved this track; it was big with me when it first came out. Its 'dark' and its 'militant'. One for the original hip hop heads; especially Scaloni & Breeny. And a shout to Bowlerpaul again for the 'Common lyrical' spot.

17. Harold Mabern "I Want You Back"

Greasy Kid Stuff | Label: Prestige (US) | Year: 1970

Well, I just felt to pay a jazz tribute to the recently deceased Michael Jackson - the undisputed King of Pop. The greatest compliment any recording artist can pay a fellow peer is to record a version of their original composition. I was minded to pull this one out again after MJ's death. I actually bought the LP for the modal classic "Alex the Great" (beautiful!). And from all the feedback i've been getting so far, it seems a number of you really dug this very credible jazz version of The Jackson 5's classic (Shirley Scott's 'organic' version of "I Want You Back" is worth a listen as well!). I'm dedicating this tune to Snoopy because The J5's "I Want You Back" is his favourite tune of all time and, also because, apart from yours truly (lol), he is the biggest MJ fan out there that I know - Respect. I must also mention the stellar line up involved in the making of this version/album: Harold Mabern, of course, on Piano. Lee Morgan (tenor sax), Idris Mohammed (drums), Hubert Laws (flute), Joe Jones (guitar) and Buster Williams (bass). I wholeheartedly recommend this album - as well as Harold's Rakin' and Scrapin' album (classic!). And, from one Motown related classic to an absolute Motown classic...

18. Marvin Gaye "After The Dance [Inst]"

I Want You LP | Label: Motown (UK) | Year: 1976

Yes, I agree with some of the comments regarding this track [in this thread]: I also believe this to be the best track on Marvin's I Want You album - a big statement, i agree, considering that the ENTIRE album is a classic. I fell in love with this instrumental version about 21 years ago. The album - especially the track, "Come Live With Me Angel" - was massive with Norman Jay (who else??) at the height of Rare Groove mania in the mid to late 80s. However, this mindblowing-haunting track is/was the track that I kept returning to on the album. This is/was Marvin Gaye and Leon Ware at their prolific best. As I remarked to Liam when I was recording the mix, this is 'deep house music' long before the term was coined and, music far ahead of its time. Marvin Gaye was a true visionary. A lot of his albums are littered with genre-defining music. Pls. also check his underrated proto-House hit "Rockin' After Midnight" on his Midnight Love LP [1982]. The track is literally 'begging' for an urgent Theo Parish or Henrik Schwartz update IMHO. Ernie Barnes' artwork on I Want You's album cover is one of my favourites of all time. Marvin Gaye, just like Michael Jackson, was taken away from us too soon. But his music lives on - RIP. This one is for AAski.
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Studio Palm a Paris - 28th March 1974...

19. Khan Jamal "Pure Energy"

Give The Vibes Some LP | Label: Palm (France) | Year: 1974

So, 'we' started the Strictly Jazz journey in France, criss-crossing the world in the time tunnel to some 'exotic' jazz spots and, I thought it would be fitting to end the jazz odyssey back in France - the jazz capital of the world?? - with this avant garde classic. I love my 'vibes' in jazz and, Khan Jamal certainly 'gives the Vibes some' on this number. Hassan Rashid is NOT messing about on the drums either! The 'pure energy' of this track is intense. I always love to stick this one on when I get back from clubbing in the early hours of the morning (picture the scene): all lights off in my living room as I get lost in this sort of 'vibe'. Bobby Hutcherson-esque. This album - i love the album picture cover of Khan on the vibes - was also recorded and mixed at Jef Gilson's Palm Studio.

*And that's it. I sincerely hope you enjoyed the mix - and my subliminal album cover review (pls. check out Freedom, Rhythm and Sound - Revolutionary Jazz Cover Art 1960-1978 - compiled by Gilles Peterson & Stuart Baker). Thanks once again for the constructive feedback - it means a lot, much obliged. Thanks to Liam for his 'production' assistance. And as always, thanks to Gilles (full respect). Strictly Jazz 4 is already in the offing and will be with you in the next couple of months. Cheers.

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D

Thank you for taking the time to do this amazing write-up Dayo

I enjoyed this mix alot. I've enjoyed it a few times through already. I really appreciate you taking the time to compile a comprehensive tracklisting. Looking forward to the next instalment.

This mix is immense Dayo, brilliant from start to finsih and possibly the best of the strictly series so far.

Particularly feeling the Pharoah Sanders track, absolutely sublime music.

Full repsect bro.

really enjoyed dayo's strictly jazz mix
i've listened to it a few times now in all of it's 1hr 28mins glory

track of the mix for me has to be the baron von ohlen - tirgiveration' (the whiste song)
also loved the steve grossman (my fave sax player right now) and the joe henderson - 'el barrio' track which i need to pick up

and in true dayo style and fashion, as with the mobb deep track in his last mix. he drops the common 'invocation' on us. well out of the hat bro, and thanks for the shout

love this mix, one for the keepers
full respect