Sun Ra & His Intergalactic Myth Sceince Solar Arkestra 

Door of the Cosmos

Sleeping Beauty 

ReR 1979

“The Door of the Cosmos” starts with a gospel-like chant and handclaps, with comments from Ra’s electric piano and electric guitar. A strong bassline enters, very reminiscent of “A Love Supreme, Pt. 1: Acknowledgement,” but the accompanying chant celebrates the mysteries of the unknown rather than the universal truth of A Love Supreme. This track builds in intensity, but never loses its groove ”

Clare Fischer - Minor Sights 

Clare Fischer - Morning 

Rest in Power…

I am originally from Brooklyn, NY by the way of Memphis,TN.  I was first introduced to Jazz by my Father & Mother who were avid fans. My Father whom was an overall history buff was animated in making us aware of the rich culture by any means necessary. My sister and I were showered with music, books, concerts, etc. and one day we received a piano. My focus shifted from rolling in the grass to rolling down the piano keys. I played myself through High School, College, and landed here in NYC. While I never quite made it as a Full-Time working musician ( a few gigs here and there) I never lost the passion to preach the gospel called Jazz. Through journalism, engineering, and concert promotion I’ve always found a way to let Jazz speak through me. Thanks for tuning in!

Stanley Turrentine

A Foggy Day 

Easy Walker 

Blue Note 1969

Easy Walker is a fairly standard but highly enjoyable small-group soul-jazz session from Stanley Turrentine. Backed by a rhythm section of pianist McCoy Tyner, drummer Mickey Roker, and bassist Bob Cranshaw, Turrentine turns in a number of rich, round, and full-bodied leads which are perfectly complemented by Tyner’s strutting, sympathetic piano. Largely divided between midtempo grooves and slow blues

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Madlibology 102

Welcome to Madlibology 102. This introductory course contains a compilation of dope ass tracks by Madlib, which we already got to know in Madlibology 101, and his aliases. Only, this time, we’re gonna focus on his amazing and unfortunately underrated jazz-related projects. The photo used in the cover is by Mathew Scott.

Tracklist:

1. Jackson Conti - Steppin’ Into Tomorrow (Prelude)
2. Yesterday’s New Quintet - I Remember John Coltrane
3. Suntouch - Two For Strata East
4. Ahmad Miller - Windy C
5. Sound Directions - She’s Gonna Stay
6. Young Jazz Rebels - Black Freedom
7. Malik Flavors - Early Dawn
8. Otis Jackson Jr. Trio - Elysian Fields
9. Poyser, Riggins & Jackson - Funky Butt, Part 1
10. Monk Hughes & The Outer Realm - Nodlew’s Sea
11. Joe McDuphrey Experience - Solar Waves
12. Madlib - Dimples
13. The Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz & Percussion Ensemble - Waltz For Woody (For Woody Shaw)

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Ayanna 

Let Me Go (feat. Robert Mitchell)

Truthfully 

Ayannamusic.com

There is so much to be said about Cellist and songwriter Ayanna Witter-Johnson’s album “Truthfully”. Her stories are breathing testimonies whispering to our insecurities, broken hearts, and worldly temptations that we are not alone in our struggle.  

Etta James - Something’s Got a Hold On Me

Rest in power…

Miles Davis 

Ali (Take 3)

The Complete Jack Johnson Sessions

Columbia 1969-70

Jazz & Boxing

Miles Davis was a boxing fan because he could relate to it in two ways: boxing (like jazz) is a remarkably honest sport, and boxing (like jazz) is a remarkably rough business. The work of great boxers, like the work of great jazz musicians, speaks for itself. Boxers and jazz players share a mutual mandate: transcending human limitation. Fight fans live for such resilience. Jazz fans are the same.

Jazz and boxing share tales of redemption and destruction. The elements of brutality and grace dignify human performance, whether that happens in a ring or on a stage. Most of the greatest tales are borne in the margins of our understanding. Those who excel in boxing and in jazz learn to test and redefine the limits of that understanding.

- Gregory J. Robb