Hi friends!
Ready for the weekend?
Ranging across different genres, Today we have a mix of sounds coming from Cuba, Jamaica, Chicago, Brazil, UK and (live at) Switzerland.
This week’s 5 selections are:
"Havana Meets Kingston" - Mista Savona (ABC Music, 2017)
#Reggae #Salsa #Son #Dancehall #Rumba #Dub
Blending Cuban, Reggae and Dancehall music, this will sound marvelous on your next BBQ, churrasco or paella! With big names like Barbarito Torres / Rolando Luna (Buena Vista Social Club), Changuito, Sly & Robbie and Ernest Ranglin among others, the Australian world music innovator Mista Savona brought to reality this project. Be ready for some classic cuban tracks reimagined with a Reggae twist, as well as reggae compositions that blend the two styles together seamlessly, that will transport you to the streets of Havana and Kingston. Stay positive!
“Hate To See You Go” - Little Walter (Chess, 1969)
#Blues #Chicago Blues
One of Keith Richard's favorites, this compilation groups classic singles that Chicago blues legend Little Walter recorded between 1952 and 1960. With the collaboration of top-notch musicians of the genre like Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Fred Below, Walter's voice and harmonica shine brightly through the mix. Despite his relatively short career, Little Walter's influence on blues and rock music has been significant, especially for his innovative use of amplification and effects on the harmonica.
“Ben Jor” - Jorge Ben (Warner Music Brasil, 1995)
#MPB #New Jack Swing #Funk #Samba
Released under the name "Ben Jor" in Brazil and as "World Dance" in other regions, this album is another example of how Jorge Ben adapts to each new chapter in the history of music. Dance to the housey beat of "Spirogyra Story” and enjoy the smooth new jack swing rhythms of "Pisada de Elefante" (which remind me a lot to Soul II Soul) and "W Brasil”. Love it when he shouts Tim Maia! Tim Maia!!
Wrongly named as “A Banda de Zé Pretinho” in Apple Music you will find the electro uptempo “Pais Tropical (Sax Mix)”. You can also check it out here
“Level 42” - Level 42 (Polydor, 1981)
#Jazz-Funk #Brit Funk
A true Brit Funk gem and a must-listen for all jazz and funk lovers. It's no wonder that "Turn It On" has become an anthem of 80s London and has earned a spot in Gilles Peterson's Top 20 Brit Funk selections. Lead vocalist and bassist Mark King originally played drums before switching to bass, and it's his distinctive slap bass playing and standout vocals a key ingredient in this piece. The album is graced with an iconic cover featuring artist Joe Bartling's sister Kim posing as the "princess," which has become an unofficial logo for the band.
“At The Montreux Jazz Festival” - Bill Evans (Verve Records, 1968)
#Jazz #Post-Bop #Modal Music #Piano Trio
It’s Sunday night and you're in need of some relaxation. I advice you to trust no one but incomparable Bill Evans to help you wind-down. Recorded live at Montreux Jazz Festival, the album features Evans in top form, backed by a stellar band: drummer Jack DeJohnette and bassist Eddie Gomez. Hiphop heads will clearly identify a legendary sample in “Nardis” by one of the best producers of all time (spoiler alert!). This album is a testament to Evans' immense talent, his ability to captivate an audience with his virtuosity, and the emotional depth he brings to his music.
That was all for this week. I hope you enjoyed the selections :D
Tune in next week for more music!
Stay groovy,
Dudier
