Category Archives: jazz

luv286

ambient revolution, disco, electronic listening music, following the current, funk 'n' soul, jazz, krautrock, no wave, odd pop, original soundtracks, post-punk, rock 'n' roll
luv286 Following The Current pt1

Following The Current part 1

this fall i will be teaching a Personal and Cultural Enrichment class at McGill University called Following The Current : A Brief History Of Electronic Music. this, the first of a three part mix, covers the years 1952-1979 and outlines some of the artists and music that will be discussed. for more info on the class and how to enroll click on
Following The Current : A Brief History Of Electronic Music.
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Tracklist
  1. Beton-Studie – Karlheinz Stockhausen – DOXY (1952/2011)
  2. Main Titles – Overture (from Forbidden Planet) – Louis and Bebe Barron – Small Planet Records (1956/1978)
  3. Over The Rainbow – Paul Tanner with Andre Montero and his Orchestra – Omega Disk / Aero Space Records (1959)
  4. Daisy Bell – Max Mathews – Cacophonic / Finders Keepers (1961/2013)
  5. Telstar – The Tornados – Decca / Mr. Suit Records (1962/2013)
  6. Doctor Who Theme (Original 1963 Version) – Delia Derbyshire and Ron Grainer from BBC Radiophonic Workshop – Harkit Records (1963/2013)
  7. Girl From Venus – Jean-Jacques Perrey & Gershon Kingsley – Vanguard (1966)
  8. Tomorrow Never Knows – The Beatles – Parlophone (1966)
  9. Daily Nightly – The Monkees – Colgems / Rhino (1967/1986)
  10. excerpt from Silver Apples Of The Moon Part II – Morton Subotnick – Nonesuch Records (1967)
  11. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major : Second Movement – Walter Carlos – Columbia Masterworks (1968)
  12. Peace Three – Paul Beaver & Bernard L. Krause – Nonesuch Records (1968)
  13. Cybernaut – Tonto’s Expanding Head Band (Robert Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil) – Atlantic (1971/1975)
  14. Girl Blue – Stevie Wonder – Tamla / Motown – (1972)
  15. Rain Dance – Herbie Hancock – Columbia (1973)
  16. Movements Of A Visionary – Tangerine Dream – Virgin (1974/1977)
  17. Assault On Precinct 13 (Main Theme) (from Assault On Precinct 13) – John Carpenter – Record Makers (1976/2003)
  18. Disco From A Space Show – Guitar Red – Mod-Art / Chocolate Industries (1976/2012)
  19. I Feel Love – Donna Summer – Casablanca Records (1977)
  20. Rocket U.S.A. – Suicide – Red Star Records (1977/1999)
  21. United – Throbbing Gristle – Industrial Records (1977/1981)
  22. Trans-Europe Express / Metal On Metal – Kraftwerk – Capitol (1977)
  23. Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) – Parliament – Casablanca Records (1978)
  24. Fantastic Man – William Onyeabor – Wilfilms Records / Luaka Bop (1979/2013)
  25. I Nearly Married A Human – Gary Numan + Tubeway Army – Beggars Banquet (1979)

luv283

hip hop, jazz, odd pop, rock 'n' roll, triptychlish
luv283 Triptychlish pt2

Triptychlish part 2

the Triptychlish mixtape series is an autobiographical journey through the first 30 years of luv. part 2 highlights musical memories from my awkward and moody teenage years (1983-1992). it covers my last few years of elementary school. junior high, high school and my first year in Montreal with the emotional spectrum of a teenage boy in the eighties.
image : A Teenager

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Tracklist
  1. New Song – Howard Jones – WEA (1983)
  2. The Great Ones Remember – Men Without Hats – Statik Records / Sire (1982)
  3. Lonely In Your Nightmare – Duran Duran – Harvest (1982)
  4. Standing In The Dark – Platinum Blonde – CBS (1983)
  5. King Of Pain – The Police – A&M (1983)
  6. Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper – Potrait (1983)
  7. Take Me With U – Prince and the Revolution – Warner Bros. (1984)
  8. Dancing Girls – Nik Kershaw – MCA (1984)
  9. Suburbia – Pet Shop Boys – EMI (1986)
  10. Strawberry Fields Forever – The Beatles – Apple Records / Capitol (1967)
  11. Summer’s Day Song – Paul McCartney – Parlophone (1980)
  12. Stand By Me – Ben E. King – Atco / Atlantic (1961/1986)
  13. Sympathy For The Devil – The Rolling Stones – Decca (1968)
  14. Devil Inside – INXS – Atlantic (1987)
  15. Love Removal Machine – The Cult – Beggars Banquet / Vertigo (1987)
  16. Highway To Hell – AC/DC – Atlantic (1979)
  17. God Save The Queen – Sex Pistols – Virgin / Warner Bros. (1977)
  18. I Fought The Law – Dead Kennedys – Alternative Tentacles (1987)
  19. Paul Revere – Beastie Boys – Def Jam Recordings (1986)
  20. My Philosophy – Boogie Down Productions – Jive (1988)
  21. Big Time – Peter Gabriel – Geffen (1986)
  22. Bizarre Love Triangle (Shep Pettibone remix) – New Order – Factory (1987)
  23. Kiss Off – Violent Femmes – Slash Records (1982)
  24. Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright – Bob Dylan – Columbia (1963)
  25. After The Goldrush – Neil Young – Reprise (1970)
  26. In A Silent Way – Miles Davis – Columbia (1969)
  27. Self-Portrait In Three Colors – Charles Mingus – Columbia (1959)
  28. Changes – David Bowie – RCA (1971)
  29. Deadbeat Club – The B-52’s – Reprise (1989)
  30. Oliver’s Army – Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Columbia (1979)
  31. Don’t Let It Get You Down – Fine Young Cannibals – I.R.S. / MCA (1988)
  32. Don’t You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds – A&M (1985)
  33. Happy Birthday – Concrete Blonde – I.R.S. (1989)
  34. What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye – Tamla / Motown (1971)
  35. The Mooche – Duke Ellington and his Orchestra – RCA Victor (1928/1971)
  36. Summertime Rolls – Jane’s Addiction – Warner Bros. (1988)
  37. Dirty Boots – Sonic Youth – DGC (1990)
  38. Taste The Pain – Red Hot Chili Peppers – EMI USA (1989)
  39. U-Mass – Pixies – 4AD (1991)
  40. On a Plain – Nirvana – DGC (1991)
  41. Blown A Wish – My Bloody Valentine – Creation Records (1991)

luv279

jazz, weird
luv279 Ouija Circuit Board

Ouija Circuit Board

epic electronic emissions from less than a handful of jazz music’s greatest explorers. stretch out and go deep.
photo : Main Frame

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Tracklist
  1. Love, Love – Julian Priester Pepo Mtoto – ECM Records / Studio !K7 (1974/2006)
  2. Hornets – Herbie Hancock – Columbia (1973)
  3. Disco 3000 – Sun Ra – El Saturn Records / Art Yard (1978/2005)
  4. Dark Magus – Wili – Miles Davis – CBS/Sony / 4 Men With Beards (1977/2011)

luv278

african rhythms, brasilian rhythms, funk 'n' soul, jazz, latin rhythms
luv278

Un Rayo Del Sol

a ray of sunshine with a Latin – African – Brazilian – Caribbean – South American affection. the kinda party that keeps the whole world groovin’.
image : Karl Sumfinerauther

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Tracklist
  1. Un Rayo Del Sol – Chakachas – Polydor (1972)
  2. Tema De Alma Latina – Bobby Matos and the Combo Conquistadores – Philips / CuBop (1967/1998)
  3. I’m On My Way – Candido – Blue Note (1970)
  4. New Bell – Manu Dibango – Atlantic (1972)
  5. Aposta – Toni Tornado- Odeon (1972)
  6. Mazurka Cacodou – Eddy Louiss – Barclay / Isma’a (1968/2001)
  7. Ah Diggin’ Horrors – Mighty Sparrow – Ra / Strut (1974/2012)
  8. Honoré – Les Chanteurs Des Isles Du Vent – 36 (1977)
  9. Baila Rosita – Los Guacharacos – Domino Sound (2009)
  10. Ican – Poncho Sanchez – Concord Picante (1984)
  11. Whey You Want To Touch It For – Small Island Pride – Cook Records / Stag-O-Lee (1959/2014)
  12. Birimbau – Dom Um Romaro – Philips / Soul Jazz (1964/2011)
  13. Azucar – Los Huamelulas de Pepe Roman – Cariño / RCA (1972)
  14. Aseni – Orlando Julius and the Afro Sounders – Philips / Voodoo Funk Records (1973/2011)
  15. VolksVolkswagen Blue – Os Brazões – RGE Discos / Moi J’Connais Records (1969/2012)
  16. Cloud Nine – Mongo Santamaria – Columbia (1969)
  17. Positive Action – Buddy Pipp’s Highlifers – Honest Jon’s Records (2013)

luv274

jazz
luv274 Up Tempo

Up Tempo

a dancefloor uprising as only the Jazz Amnesty Sound System can inspire. bringing you up as the tempo rises.
image : Ebony Erl

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Tracklist
  1. Ain’t No Sunshine – Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Polydor (1973)
  2. The Hump – Yusef Lateef – Atlantic (1973)
  3. Chicken Giblets – Dizzy Gillespie – Tribute Records (1969)
  4. Sambortica – Bobby Hughes Experience – Ultimate Dilemma (1999)
  5. Hole In One – Powerhouse – Peer International Library Limited / Yellow Productions (1975/1996)
  6. Antoine – Quintonal – F H / Jazzaggression Records (1976/2015)
  7. Exactly Like You – Carmen McRae – Quintessence Jazz Series (1978)
  8. Hold On, I’m Comin’ – Reuben Wilson – Blue Note (1969/1995)
  9. Mambo Inn – Billy Taylor Trio with Candido – Prestige / BGP Records (1954/2014)
  10. Moonlight – Nu Tropic – Compost Records (2002)
  11. Sambita – Henri-Pierre Noël – Hpn / Wah-Wah 45s (1979/2012)
  12. Diamant – Marius Cultier – Fiesta Records / Isma’a (1975/2001)
  13. Why Don’t You Talk? – 4hero – Raw Canvas Records (2007)
  14. Friday Night Rush Hour Blues – Ray Pizzi – Pablo Records (1977)
  15. My Favorite Things – Outkast – Arista (2003)

luv270

jazz, spoken word
luv270 Head Talks

Head Talks

a far out mix of groovy spoken word from the minds of poets, jazz legends, disc jockeys, junkies, actors, gurus, aliens, storytellers, schoolhouse rockers, beatniks, writers, rebels, proto-rappers, messengers and freaks.
image : Jim Flora

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Tracklist
  1. What Time Is It? – Ken Nordine ft. The Fred Katz Group – Dot Records / MCA (1957/1983)
  2. I Am Strange – Sun Ra – Norton Records (1957/2010)
  3. excerpt from Timothy Leary, Ph. D. Speaks On L.S.D. – Dr. Timothy Leary – ESP Disk (1966)
  4. Scenes In The City – Charles Mingus – Bethlehem Records / Get Back (1958/2001)
  5. Blues At Dawn (by Langston Hughes) – Doris Belack – United Artists Records (1968)
  6. Walking Through Harlem – Universal Messengers – Turbo Records / Barnyard Records (1971)
  7. My People – Duke Ellington – Contact / Flying Dutchman (1964/1970)
  8. Jazz Poem (by Carl Wendell Hines) – Vinie Burrows – Spoken Arts (????)
  9. Mama’s Place – Bing Day – Mercury Records / Pesky Serpent Records (1959/2009)
  10. Poems From The Unpublished “Book Of Blues” – Jack Kerouac ft. Al Cohn & Zoot Sims – Hanover / DOXY (1959/2011)
  11. Dog – Bob Dorough Quintet – World Pacific Records / Pesky Serpent Records (1958/2009)
  12. Plastic Pattern People – Gil Scott-Heron – Flying Dutchman (1970)
  13. Wailers – Amiri Baraka – Giorno Poetry Systems (1982)
  14. Bird’s Word – The Last Poets – Blue Thumb Records (1972)
  15. Jack And The Beanstalk – Al Jazzbo Collins And The Bandidos – Impulse! (1967)
  16. Burroughs Called The Law – William S. Burroughs – Sub Rosa (1986/2008)
  17. Heh Heh (Chuckle) Good Morning Sunshine – Melvin Van Peebles – A&M Records (1971)

luv260

jazz, weird
luv260 Ten Circles With Holes In The Middle

Ten Circles With Holes In The Middle

ten records by ten artists that are considered pioneers in the realm of free jazz. some of the first jazz musicians to look at their instruments and say “what more can I do with this?” people who took improvisation, self expression and even jazz itself into whole new dimensions. listen freely to Ten Circles With Holes In The Middle.
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Tracklist:
  1. Iron Man – Eric Dolphy – Douglas (1969)
  2. The Circle With A Hole In The Middle – Ornette Coleman – Atlantic (1970)
  3. 27 Cooper Square – Marion Brown Quartet – ESP Disk / Base Record (1966)
  4. There Is The Bomb – Don Cherry – Blue Note (1966/1969)
  5. In A Sentimental Mood – Archie Shepp – Impulse! (1966)
  6. N508-10 (4G) – Anthony Braxton with Chick Corea – Arista Freedom (1971/1977)
  7. Enter, Evening (Soft Line Structure) – Cecil Taylor – Blue Note (1966)
  8. The Waltz – The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – BYG Records / Get Back (1969/2002)
  9. Holy Family – Albert Ayler – ESP Disk / Get Back (1965/1998)
  10. Peace On Earth – John Coltrane – Impulse! / ABC Records (1966/1972/1978)

luv254

jazz, odd pop, original soundtracks

Clinging To Stars

it was the 1930’s and the US was in a Great Depression. money was tight, jobs were scarce and the country was running on empty. at the time popular music oscillated between reflecting on the reality of the situation and an uncontrollable urge to forget it and think about better days. keep in mind these recordings are 80 years old so the fidelity between songs may vary.
image : Grattacieli Tunnel by Fortunato Depero (1930)

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Tracklist
  1. (Potatoes Are Cheaper, Tomatoes Are Cheaper) Now’s The Time To Fall In Love – Victor Young and His Orchestra ft. Fran Frey – Brunswick (1931)
  2. Ragamuffin Romeo (from The King Of Jazz) – Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra ft. Jeanie Long – Columbia (1930)
  3. Are You Makin’ Any Money? – Chick Bullock and His Levee Loungers – Perfect (1933)
  4. Honey Hush – Eddie Cole’s Solid Swingers – Decca (1936)
  5. Got The Jitters – Adrian Rollini and His Orchestra – Oriole (1934)
  6. Lulu’s Back In Town (from Broadway Gondolier) – Dick Powell – Brunswick (1935)
  7. I’m A Ding Dong Daddy – Louis Armstrong and His Sebastian New Cotton Club Orchestra – Okeh (1930)
  8. Hong Kong Blues – Hoagy Carmichael – Brunswick (1938)
  9. Remember My Forgotten Man – Bunny Berigan and His Orchestra ft. Helen Rowland – Banner (1938)
  10. It Ain’t Necessarily So – Paul Robeson – Columbia Masterworks (1938)
  11. You Let Me Down (from Stars Over Broadway) – Kay Thompson & Her Boys – Brunswick (1935)
  12. When I Get Low I Get High – Chick Webb & His Orchestra ft. Ella Fitzgerald – Decca (1936)
  13. Come Up And See Me Sometime (from Take A Chance) – Cliff Edwards – CBS (1933)
  14. You’re An Old Smoothie – The Smoothies – Bluebird (1939)
  15. Dinah (from The Big Broadcast) – The Mills Brothers with Bing Crosby – Brunswick (1932)
  16. Most Gentlemen Don’t Like Love (from Leave It To Me) – Mary Martin with Eddy Duchin and His Orchestra – Brunswick (1939)
  17. There’ll Be Some Changes Made – The Boswell Sisters – Brunswick (1932)
  18. Heart and Soul – Connie Boswell – Decca (1938)
  19. Two Sleepy People (from Thanks For The Memory) – Bob Hope and Shirley Ross with Harry Sosnik and His Orchestra – Decca (1938)

luv251

jazz

Yearly Contemplation

closing out the year with a collection of songs by jazz artists that represent their searching souls. a mix of heavy and uplifting to help get your head on straight for the upcoming challenges the new year will bring. here’s hoping we will all walk down freedom’s road together and drink from the plenty cup.
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Tracklist
  1. Contemplation – Doug Carn ft. Jean Carn – Black Jazz Records (1973/1998)
  2. Won’t You Open Up Your Senses – Horace Silver Sextet ft. Andy Bey – Blue Note (1970)
  3. Freedom Death Dance – Eugene McDaniels – Atlantic (1970)
  4. Shape Your Mind To Die – Leon Thomas – Flying Dutchman (1972)
  5. Incognito – Oneness of JuJu – Black Fire (1975/1993)
  6. Root In 7/4 Plus – Maulawi – Strata Records, Inc. / Universal Sound (1974/2005)
  7. What We Need – Tribe – Tribe Records / Universal Sound (1973/1996)
  8. Black Maybe – Gary Bartz Ntu Troop – Prestige (1972)
  9. Brown Baby – Nina Simone – Colpix Records / DOXY (1962/2012)
  10. The Rain – Eddie Gale – Blue Note / 4 Men With Beards (1968/2003)
  11. The Man part c. Reach For A Star – Duke Edwards and The Young Ones – Prestige (1968)
  12. The Voyage – Hannibal and The Sunrise Orchestra – MPS (1975)
  13. Love Is Everywhere – Pharoah Sanders – Impulse! / ABC Records (1973)
  14. The Creator Has A Master Plan (Peace) – Louis Armstrong ft. Leon Thomas – Flying Dutchman / Irma (1970/2000)

luv250

electronic listening music, jazz, odd pop, rock 'n' roll, seasonal series

Wintor

the final mixtape of this year’s seasonal series is an aural journey through winter that will help us get through the coldest night of the year with dreams of flowers that will bloom again.
image : Elaina Grainey

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Tracklist
  1. Winter Now – Broadcast – Warp (2003)
  2. excerpt from Winter – Walter Carlos – Columbia (1972)
  3. Father Christmas – Ryuichi Sakamoto – Virgin (1983)
  4. Little Drummer Boy/Silent Night/Auld Lang Syne – Jimi Hendrix – Experience Hendrix / Legacy (1969/2010)
  5. excerpt from Wind/Hail Storm from an Alpine Blizzard – Syntonic Research, Inc. (1979)
  6. Winter 2 – Vivaldi Recomposed by Max Richter – Deutsche Grammophon (2012)
  7. Winter Prayers – Iron and Wine – Nonesuch (2013)
  8. California Dreaming – George Benson – CTI Records (1971)
  9. Coldest Night Of The Year – Twice As Much and Vashti – Immesiate / Dicristina (1966/2007)
  10. Iced Cooly – Boards Of Canada – Music70 / Warp (1995/2002)
  11. Ice Capades (Moog Music ’67) – Van Dyke Parks – Bananastan (1967/2011)
  12. Skating – Vince Guaraldi Trio – Fantasy (1965)
  13. Winters Love – Animal Collective – FatCat Records (2004)
  14. Wintertime Love – The Doors – Elektra (1968)
  15. Hutchinson Jail – Lee Hazlewood – Reprise / 1972 (1966/2014)
  16. Snowbird – Anne Murray – Capitol (1970)