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Sup ya’ll. This is jduds reporting from Aspen, CO. So as I spent lots of time in the Aspen Public Library studying for my EMT class I found their music section and its out of control. Here’s some of what I dug up. It’s got some African, ska, reggae, soul, funk, jazz, latin, and Iggy and the Stooges. Public libraries are awesome.
We Will Get Them – Udokotela Shange Namajaha
Train to Skaville – Jackie Mittoo & The Soul Brothers
Soul Fire – Lee Scratch Perry and the Upsetters
We Need Love – Johnny Osbourne
I Forgot to Be Your Lover – William Bell
Across 110th Street – Bobby Womack
Do the Funky Chicken – Rufus Thomas
Watusi Boogaloo – Willie Rosario and His Orchestra
Search and Destroy – Iggy and the Stooges
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Tommy “TNT” Brenneck’s song “Make the Road by Walking”, released on 7″ by Dunham Records (a Daptone subsidiary) and recorded in his bedroom studio, was recently sampled almost in its entirety by Jay-Z for the popular song, “Roc Boys (And the WInner Is)”. Brenneck is a guitarist with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, El Michels Affair, and the Budos Band, and has been recording some amazing dark soul tracks in his apartment, both instrumentals and with incredible vocalist Charles Bradley. The songs, including the one sampled on the Jay-Z track, are on the Dunham records myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/dunhamrecords) and is some really innovative and powerful soul. Charles Bradley has an amazing voice, the song “World is Going Up in Flames” is mind-blowing.
Tommy’s take on the Jay-Z business is here: http://www.spinner.com/2008/01/16/jay-z-riffs-off-brooklyns-mehanan-street-band/
Here is the Jay-Z music video:
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Little Feat are one of the greatest rock bands ever. Bask in their greatness with some phenomenal footage from the BBC. These videos were recorded at 9:30 in the morning because that was the only time they could fit them in, but they rock like a mutha. Check Lowell George with the preppy getup and sweater around his neck, hilarious.
Fat Man in the Bathtub
Rock n’ Roll Doctor
Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben recorded this album in a single night. Totally acoustic, it is a collaboration that is completely inspired by the moment in which it was created. The live improvisations are pure artistic flow, unimpeded by a large band, multi-track recording, or a desire to sell records. I can only say we are really lucky to have a recording of this late-night jam session. But it speaks for itself, so check it out. I posted two tracks, “Taj Mahal” and “Nega”, but buy the album because the rest is just as good. The vocal improvisation/ad-libbing is awesome.
Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben – Taj Mahal
Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben – Nega
One of the most under-recognized players I know of, Mose Allison is all about style. The guy just sounds COOL. He’s a white guy with a mustache, but most people after hearing him think right away that he’s black, myself included. There’s a story that he showed up to a gig after recording his first album in the late 50s and they said, “You’re not Mose Allison, Mose Allison is black!” Anyways, he plays a unique brand of country blues combined with jazz that is super laid-back and perfect for chillin’ on a Sunday, so here’ s a few to groove on.
Mose Allison – The Seventh Son
Mose Allison – I Don’t Worry About a Thing
Mose Allison – I’m the Wild Man
Mose Allison – If You’re Going to the City
Mose Allison- Molecular Structure
Mose Allison – Monsters of the Id
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Well, the storm we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived in Northern New England, so I couldn’t resist putting up this beautiful opening segment from the ski film “Idea”, featuring Eric Pollard, Pep Fujas, and Andy Mahre. The film puts forward their vision of a new ski film aesthetic and pairs a creative original soundtrack with phenomenal footage of three pro skiers just out there having fun. The music is by H-Mob Productions and Cali P, and is really hard to define, you just have to hear it. So check it out and pick up the DVD if you dig it. -Jduds
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“Free your mind and your ass will follow” -Funkadelic
That’s what it’s all about, and this music video says it all.
SumtinK 