Tag Archives: jazz

Listen: Hozan Yamamoto With Sharps & Flats – “よさこい節” [1971]

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Very Warm

You thought I was done with the grooves? I am always on the hunt for the perfect groove, so don’t ever doubt me again. This time I’m coming at you with the 1971 album Beautiful Bamboo Flute by Hozan Yamamoto … Continue reading →

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Listen: Harry Case – “Jam (At Your Party)” [1989]

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Very Warm

Recently came across a big trove of groovy records that I’ll hopefully be sharing on the blog. Just snagged a vinyl rip of this Harry Case album In A Mood, which I don’t recommend you look up on Discogs unless you’ve … Continue reading →

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Listen: Alan Hawkshaw & Brian Bennett – “Oddball” [1974]

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Very Warm

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a friend of yours visits Dubai and goes to a record store. He finds an interesting looking piece in the “Highly Recommended” section. He then recommends it to you. What he found … Continue reading →

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Mulatu Astatke – “Tezeta” [1998]

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Very Warm

I thought for the final post of # Warm Visions February I would end things on a grand slam. Many folks probably know this song, but if you don’t then dang – you’re in for a treat. Mulatu Astatke is … Continue reading →

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Dorothy Ashby – “Django” [1984]

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Very Warm

https://youtu.be/c_czTOHSBuw Diving into some jazz here, we find Dorothy Ashby – a Detroit-born jazz harpist. I came across this album through the YT sidebar (per usual) and really liked what I heard. I’m a massive fan of every indie person’s … Continue reading →

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James Holden & The Animal Spirits – “Spinning Dance” [2017]

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Very Warm

A rainbow-died parachute billowing in an immense desert. The self-titled LP from James Holden & The Animal Spirits that arrived late 2017 is a record that I’ve been spending more and more time with as of late. I haven’t listened … Continue reading →

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Seaside Lovers – “Sun Bathing” [1983]

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Very Warm

A tropical coral reef bustles with activity below a small cruise ship full of boozy old folks partying and playing shuffle board. Another entry into the city pop ledger of tunes from February 2018 madness – this one is fully … Continue reading →

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