tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63866618923648295662024-03-21T11:03:15.471-07:00Village Dance RadioPat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492546494914969949noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386661892364829566.post-40568762162128250962013-12-27T12:17:00.001-08:002013-12-27T12:17:34.255-08:00Yusef Lateef, 1920 - 2013<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsvJ2pSVDhzZO7TVgyyNSzEgZzqkK9PRKmAVuknpwP0GYXwLOjzHn9hONAT3fdQXK1oRxyf7Rz9ssPnjgAAmcIY8Q1TJE1MSwKNyg0t70Ve1uNbDovl0KqSBmlKHxfbeSC398FVp5DPk/s1600/yusef_lateef.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmsvJ2pSVDhzZO7TVgyyNSzEgZzqkK9PRKmAVuknpwP0GYXwLOjzHn9hONAT3fdQXK1oRxyf7Rz9ssPnjgAAmcIY8Q1TJE1MSwKNyg0t70Ve1uNbDovl0KqSBmlKHxfbeSC398FVp5DPk/s1600/yusef_lateef.jpg" /></a><br />
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Early in the week (December 23, 2013), legendary jazz saxophonist and flutist <b>Yusef Lateef</b> sadly passed away at the age of 93. Mr. Lateef played a major role in incorporating non-Western musical elements from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa into jazz. Of deep Islamic faith, much of his recordings like "Love Theme from Spartacus", "Like It Is", "Sister Mamie", and "The Plum Blossom" have very spiritual tone and feel, while other tracks like "Eastern Market", "Brother", "Jungle Plum", and "Live Humble" embraced the soulful roots of his hometown of Detroit, MI. He began recording as a leader in the late 50s for <b>Savoy Records</b> before moving on and recording with other notable labels like <b>Impluse!</b>, <b>Atlantic</b>, <b>Prestige</b>, <b>Riverside</b> and more. He also made a number of contributions to other artist's recordings like <b>Cannonball Adderley</b>, <b>Nat Adderley</b>, <b>Art Blakey</b>, <b>Paul Chambers</b>, <b>Curtis Fuller</b>, <b>Donald Byrd</b> and many others. Lateef's sound, and how he was able to blend Eastern elements into his music, became a major source of inspiration on other jazz musicians, most notably <b>John Coltrane</b>, <b>Randy Weston</b>, and others. He received the NEA Jazz Master lifetime achievement award in 2010, which is considered the highest honor given in jazz today. Overall, Yusef Lateef is a great among jazz greats, opening the doors for Eastern and African influences to be incorporated and play a strong role in the music that today's younger generations of musicians now compose throughout the world. He will forever be missed however his powerful spirit will forever live on through his music and those lives that he touched.<br />
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Rest in peace, Yusef Lateef.<br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24960145-e7c.mp3">Yusef Lateef - Like It Is</a><br />
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On <b>SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24</b>, come check out the return of <b>Say It Loud!</b> at it's new location <b>Duende</b> in uptown Oakland. This happy hour function will feature myself, deejay <a href="http://soundcloud.com/pat-les-stache" target="_blank"><b>Pat Les Stache</b></a>, spinning over 2 hours of funky groove-oriented soul-jazz. Everything from Roy Ayers, Donald Byrd, Gil Scott-Heron, Johnny "Hammond" Smith, Gary Bartz and Blue Mitchell, to funky and rare selections released off of Strata-East, Black Jazz, Detroit's Tribe, Mainstream Records and much more. The event will take place from 6pm-8:30pm that will lead right into a live set from the explosive Bay Area trio <b>The Three Muhammads</b>, who explore an aural collision of free jazz and Arabic music.<br />
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<b>SAY IT LOUD!</b><br />
"A Funky Soul-Jazz Happy Hour hang"<br />
w/ DJ Pat Les Stache (SFJAZZ Hotplate, Kojak Giant Sounds, Cabana Disco)<br />
6-8:30pm at Duende (468 19th St, Oakland, CA 94612)<br />
FREE!!!!<br />
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<a href="http://duendeoakland.com/#music" target="_blank">duendeoakland.com</a><br />
<a href="http://eventbrite.com/e/say-it-loud-tickets-9284487151" target="_blank">eventbrite.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/716755128353482" target="_blank">Facebook Event Page</a>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492546494914969949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386661892364829566.post-45054084051437104242013-10-30T15:33:00.000-07:002013-10-30T15:33:35.710-07:00Jukka Eskola's Exploration into Scandi-Bossa<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAUQHWtD5miLqMBkGQfAwRL_U4_Opz_CRG-YJBE7a0Ymo3rI3rjpEy56R70Wb59gx6TjiIBqywMb9fSa7-PCJgy04YzEa4GBkrMCvf6auTI6V0MG9L2yh-dOH4KNlOC_K9lxBRFn7wAFo/s1600/Jukka-Eskola-Orquesta-Bossa.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAUQHWtD5miLqMBkGQfAwRL_U4_Opz_CRG-YJBE7a0Ymo3rI3rjpEy56R70Wb59gx6TjiIBqywMb9fSa7-PCJgy04YzEa4GBkrMCvf6auTI6V0MG9L2yh-dOH4KNlOC_K9lxBRFn7wAFo/s1600/Jukka-Eskola-Orquesta-Bossa.jpg" /></a><br />
Over the last month, the Italian record label <a href="http://www.ishtar.it/label_list.php?IDMarca=1" target="_blank"><b>Schema</b></a> has released a number of great new records including a brand new album by Finnish awarded trumpet player/ composer <b>Jukka Eskola</b>. I've been a fan of Eskola's music since his 2004 breakthrough 12" release <em>Buttercup / 1974</em>. Since that time, the trumpet player has released a few singles including <em>Timber Up</em> and <em>Jova</em>, as well as the amazing 2009 full-length album <em>Walkover</em>. On this great new album, titled <em>Orquesta Bossa</em>, Eskola fuses together his Scandinavian jazz roots with an exploration into the world of Bossa Nova and Brazilian-influenced rhythms. The album, which was co-written by drummer <b>Teppo Mäkynen</b>, has a classic Bossa Nova groove throughout the recording that features both premiere gathering of both Finnish jazz and classical musicians. Some of the highlight's include "Bolly Beat", "Tensions", "From the Hot Afternoon" and "Slam Square". The session was recorded on an analog 8-track tape recorder using old 50's and 60's tube microphones, which helps give the album a feel like it was recorded during the time Antonio Carlos Jobim was first introducing the world to "Desafinado". Overall, this is solid new adventurous recording from one of Finland's most prolific jazz musicians. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! <br />
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To purchase this record and/or listen to more audio clips, <a href="http://www.ishtar.it/album.php?IDProdotto=342" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24707764-22c.mp3">Jukka Eskola - From the Hot Afternoon</a><br />
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For this month's <b>SFJAZZ Hotplate</b> event, we celebrate <b>Thelonious Monk</b>'s birthday TONIGHT with <b>Si Perkoff</b> and his band <b>Theloniousphere</b> performing music from the jazz giant's classic 1957 recording <em>Brilliant Corners</em>. This performance, which includes two sets, will take place in the Joe Henderson Lab beginning at 8PM. Throughout the night, beginning at 7:30PM, I (DJ <b>Pat Les Stache</b>) will be spinning some of my favorite Monk selections from my personal collection. Expect to hear some gems from <em>The Unique Thelonious Monk</em>, <em>Straight, No Chaser</em>, <em>Underground</em>, <em>Monk's Dream</em>, <em>Criss-Cross</em>, <em>Brilliant Corners</em> and many others. Should be another fun night as we pay tribute to one jazz music's greatest composer's and innovators.<br />
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To buy tickets or to learn more about the monthly Hotplate Series, visit <a href="http://www.sfjazz.org/hotplate" target="_blank"><b>sfjazz.org</b></a>.<br />
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Here is a great version of Monk's composition "Played Twice", performed by <b>Anthony Braxton</b> featuring <b>Mal Waldron</b> (piano), <b>Buell Neidlinger</b> (bass), and <b>Bill Osborne</b> (drums). This track was included on Braxton's 1987 recording <em>Six Monk's Compositions</em>. Even though this recording isn't discussed much in the jazz world, I think it's one of the best Monk tribute albums ever recorded. Enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24633389-094.mp3">Anthony Braxton - Played Twice</a><br />
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I apologize for the lack of posts lately. I was on vacation last week, hangin' out down south in Santa Barbara for a few days. Now that I'm back and fully rested, expect much more daily posts from here on out. So, check back again soon and often!<br />
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Here is another re-edit I just posted on my <a href="http://soundcloud.com/pat-les-stache"><b>SoundCloud page</b></a>, tentatively titled "Calypsoul Boogie". It has an overall 70's era Caribbean disco feel, similar as my last re-edit <a href="http://soundcloud.com/pat-les-stache/pat-les-stache-the-congo"><b>"The Congo Shuffle"</b></a>. Ideally, I would like to put out both of these Caribbean-style re-edits together on twelve-inch release, hopefully in the near future. I'll continue to keep everyone posted on the possibility of that idea coming to fruition and other future releases that are in the works. As always, would enjoy any feedback! ENJOY!<br />
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Even though I've have a ton of things in the works lately, unfortunately it's been a while since I posted a new re-edit. That being said, here is the most recent edit I've completed, which I tentatively titled "The Congo Shuffle". I would describe this track as a Caribbean disco-funk jam that features a heavy dose of steel drums and percussion breaks. At this point there is nothing I can share about a vinyl release date for this edit, however I am expecting to put it out as soon as I can organize how that is exactly going to be done. Like always, would love everyone's feedback! ENJOY!<br />
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Also, I recommend checking out my <a href="http://soundcloud.com/pat-les-stache" target="_blank"><b>SoundCloud page</b></a>, as I plan to be posted more edits, mixes and remixes in the coming weeks!Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492546494914969949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386661892364829566.post-87509224782085259332013-09-23T16:25:00.000-07:002013-09-23T16:29:47.712-07:00John Coltrane Changed My Life...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpMB5dljfOxy_vcGipmkNvcwJAKjkxm8cGaqqln_nwphHndcqdZ6XOi9MGGeZNY2zB2kh8tCX988dOdIW5_ni1-7cJzvgALffqfQXc7O2IjSWL7KDoB699ryBWcPDIPZrNmQdCUnYaeGU/s1600/john_coltrane.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpMB5dljfOxy_vcGipmkNvcwJAKjkxm8cGaqqln_nwphHndcqdZ6XOi9MGGeZNY2zB2kh8tCX988dOdIW5_ni1-7cJzvgALffqfQXc7O2IjSWL7KDoB699ryBWcPDIPZrNmQdCUnYaeGU/s1600/john_coltrane.jpg" /></a><br />
Today is <b>John Coltrane</b>'s birthday (born in Hamlet, North Carolina on September 23, 1926). He would have been 88 years of age, however he was sadly taken from us way too soon in 1967 at the young age of 40. The late great saxophonist/composer is by far my favorite musician of all-time. The last record I generally spin at night, when I'm hangin' out at home, tends to be one of the many LP's (Over 20) I own by the legendary jazz giant. Some of my favorites include <em>Africa/Brass</em>, <em>Olé</em>, <em>A Love Supreme</em>, <em>Impressions</em>, <em>My Favorite Things</em>, <em>Kulu Se Mama</em>, <em>Crescent</em>, <em>Giant Steps</em>, among many others. I'm not going to try to sum up Coltrane's brilliant and complex career with this post because many great writer's have and will continue to do that, therefore I'll just keep it simple and say that John Coltrane's sound, compositions, and releases are more than music to me, it's more like a spiritual experience that has the ability to unleash multiple emotions all at once by being subtle yet complex. The first time I heard <em>A Love Supreme</em> I was actually in an airplane dealing with some intense anxiety due to my constant fear of flying, and by the time <em>Part 4: "Psalm"</em> (the final track on <em>A Love Supreme</em>) came to a close, I felt extremely calm and the emotional transition had nothing to do with anything other than the music I just heard. From there on out I became hooked on Coltrane's music and sound. Coltrane was the first artist to really open me up to the spiritual side of jazz which eventually led me to discovering my love for other spiritual jazz artists like <b>Archie Shepp</b>, <b>Pharaoh Sanders</b>, <b>Horace Tapscott</b>, <b>Alice Coltrane</b>, <b>Don Cherry</b>, <b>Steve Reid</b>, and so many others. So to basically sum it, John Coltrane's music has changed my life and for that, it's nice to put some time aside to help pay tribute to one of the greatest musicians and artists of all-time. Happy Birthday Trane!<br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24549148-2bc.mp3">John Coltrane Quartet - Wise One</a><br />
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I haven't featured many quieter pieces on this site, however this evening I'm going to make an exception since this timeless recording titled "Peace Piece" by <b>Bill Evans</b> has been a favorite of mine for years and a track that I have been listening to a lot recently. This calm and very meditational composition is featured on the pianist's 1958 landmark record <em>Everybody Digs Bill Evans</em>. The album not only featured brilliant post-bop compositions like "Minority" "Young and Foolish", "Night and Day", "Peace Piece" and others, the album was also fitted with a very unique album cover, that included quoted endorsements from jazz heavy-weights <b>Miles Davis</b>, <b>George Shearing</b>, <b>Ahmad Jamal</b>, and <b>Cannonball Adderley</b> (as shown above). Overall, a very moving and powerful effort from Evans, who was at the time, still in the early stages of being a composer and bandleader. It's true everyone might not dig Bill Evans, but in my opinion, they certainly should. Enjoy! <br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24487834-1ef.mp3">Bill Evans - Peace Piece</a><br />
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Performing with Marcus Shelby tonight will be <b>Howard Wiley</b> (tenor saxophone), <b>Glen Pearson</b> (piano) and <b>Malachi Whitson</b> (drums). The show features two sets, with the first at 7PM, followed by a 8:30PM performance. Throughout the night (when the band isn't performing), I (DJ <b>Pat Les Stache</b>) will be spinning some of my favorite Coltrane selections (which easily fulfills a dream that I've had for a long time of spinning a pure Coltrane set). I've seen Shelby and Wiley do a Coltrane tribute before, and it was absolutely mind-blowing, therefore I highly recommend checking out this event.<br />
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To buy tickets or to learn more about the monthly Hotplate Series, visit <a href="http://www.sfjazz.org/hotplate target="_blank">sfjazz.org</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24499955-2ce.mp3">John Coltrane - Giant Steps</a><br />
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After taking most of August off from writing, to hopefully re-charge a little after what I would call a very <i>transitional</i> summer, I look forward this fall to getting back on track with 3-4 posts a week, so stay tuned...<br />
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With that being said, I thought it would therefore be fitting to feature <b>The Cannonball Adderley Quintet</b>'s classic live recording of the soulful jazz gem "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy", a composition that Cannonball himself referred to as the appropriate "response" to such unexpected adversity in one's life. This composition was written by pianist/composer <b>Joe Zawinul</b>, who played with Cannonball for most of the sixties, and also features <b>Vic Gatsky</b> (bass), <b>Nat Adderley</b> (Cornet) and <b>Roy McCurdy</b> (drums). An interesting fact about this recording is that even though the album states that the record was recorded live at The Club in Chicago, the album was actually recorded live at the Capitol Tower in Hollywood, California. Regardless, it's a solid album from start to finish that also helps highlight Cannonball's charismatic personality, as he often engages the crowd throughout the recording. Enjoy! <br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24487721-096.mp3">The Cannonball Adderley Quintet - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy</a> <br />
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<em><span style="color: #666666;">Here is a post I did yesterday for the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6386661892364829566" target="_blank">SFJAZZ Blog</a>, and I thought I would also share it on this site. Enjoy!</span></em><br />
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This month has turned into a heart-breaking time for the jazz community, as we've sadly lost two greats over a span of a few weeks, with first the passing of <b>George Duke</b> earlier in the month, and most recently <b>Cedar Walton</b>, who died early yesterday morning at the age of 79. Even though the two were vastly different in their style and approach, both left a tremendous footprint in jazz.<br />
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After getting his start with <b>Don Ellis</b> and <b>Jean-Luc Ponty</b> in the sixties, George Duke went on to make a name for himself as a leader in the seventies with a number of well-respected fusion recordings including 1970's <em>Save the Country</em>, 1974's <em>Faces in Reflection</em> and 1975's <em>The Aura Will Prevail</em>, as well as his collaborative efforts with other notable musicians like drummer <b>Billy Cobham</b>, saxophonist <b>Cannonball Adderley</b>, Brazilian percussionist <b>Airto</b>, bassist <b>Stanley Clarke</b>, <b>Frank Zappa</b> and many others. The innovative keyboardist, composer and producer was always breaking down boundaries with his music, incorporating jazz, funk, fusion, and soul elements into his recordings, which therefore led to a wide and highly diverse following. Overtime, Duke became a sought-out producer working with artists like <b>Dee Dee Bridgewater</b>, <b>Smokey Robinson</b>, the <b>Pointer Sisters</b>, <b>Gladys Knight</b>, his cousin <b>Dianne Reeves</b> and many others. His ties to the Bay Area were also very strong, as he was born in San Rafael, California and went on to study at the <b>San Francisco Conservatory of Music</b>.<br />
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Cedar Walton, on the other hand followed a much different path, making his mark earlier in the hard-bop scene during the fifties and sixties, most notably with <b>Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers</b>. Before stepping out as a leader in the seventies, the legendary pianist was featured on many notable recordings led by jazz heavy-weights like <b>Clifford Jordan</b>, <b>Jimmy Heath</b>, <b>Kenny Dorham</b>, <b>Art Farmer</b>, <b>Benny Golson</b>, <b>Abbey Lincoln</b>, <b>Lee Morgan</b> and many others. Interestingly enough, Walton also recorded with <b>John Coltrane</b> in 1959 during the <em>Giant Steps</em> sessions, even though the alternative takes weren't released until much later on a CD-reissue. During the seventies the pianist released many solid recordings as a leader, including a few under the <b>Eastern Rebellion</b> name, which included collaborations with other jazz greats like bassist <b>Sam Jones</b>, drummer <b>Billy Higgins</b>, saxophonist <b>Clifford Jordan</b>, <b>Bob Berg</b>, and <b>George Coleman</b>. Walton was inducted as a member of the NEA Jazz Masters in 2010, and remained active all the way up until his passing, consistently recording and touring. Fellow NEA Jazz Master and legendary vibraphonist <b>Bobby Hutcherson</b> calls Walton, "one of the most prolific composers and improvisors of the post bop-era." Over the years, SFJAZZ is proud to have presented the pianist several times.<br />
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Both George Duke and Cedar Walton leave behind strong legacies in both the jazz world and beyond, and will sadly be missed.<br />
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<b>Recommended Reads</b><br />
<a href="http://jazztimes.com/articles/99450-george-duke-is-dead-at-67">George Duke Is Dead at 67 by <em>JazzTimes'</em> Jeff Tamarkin</a><br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/08/06/209493274/george-duke-legendary-jazz-keyboardist-dies">George Duke, Legendary Jazz Keyboardist, Dies by <em>NPR</em>'s Eyder Peralta</a><br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/08/19/213459582/jazz-pianist-cedar-walton-dies" target="_blank">Jazz Pianist Cedar Walton Dies by <em>NPR</em>'s Mark Memmott</a>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492546494914969949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386661892364829566.post-9930681625920827882013-08-14T23:09:00.002-07:002013-08-14T23:13:16.767-07:00SAY IT LOUD! - THIS FRIDAY!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYaYlRiUVbv5SvC4ZjoVhVEyeS-P3u8Ja_RoGR9X3nrzGLeRzp6JUqU7flHy9QBtek5cGIbNewSC-lJK56w1YJpdTEHImLPwPMp2LCrfOHUC9wM18tE13Nf5m04Nu_JvndAaQwQ1ccHo/s1600/say_it_loud_aug_16_sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYaYlRiUVbv5SvC4ZjoVhVEyeS-P3u8Ja_RoGR9X3nrzGLeRzp6JUqU7flHy9QBtek5cGIbNewSC-lJK56w1YJpdTEHImLPwPMp2LCrfOHUC9wM18tE13Nf5m04Nu_JvndAaQwQ1ccHo/s1600/say_it_loud_aug_16_sm.jpg" /></a><br />
Come check out the newest jazz-themed happy hour in the bay area <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/109496962584185/?ref=2" target="_blank"><b>Say It Loud!</b></a> THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH in Oakland at <a href="http://www.discovolanteoakland.com" target="_blank"><b>Disco Volante</b></a>. This new happy hour function will feature me (<b>Pat Les Stache</b>) spinning 3 hours of funky groove-orient soul jazz. Everything from Roy Ayers, Donald Byrd, Gil Scott-Heron, Johnny "Hammond" Smith, Gary Bartz and Blue Mitchell, to funky and rare selections released off of Strata-East, Black Jazz, Detroit's Tribe, Mainstream Records and much more. The event will take place from 7pm-10pm and lead right into a live set from San Francisco's abstract jazz-funk trio <b>Broun Fellinis</b>.<br />
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<b>SAY IT LOUD!</b><br />
"A Soul-Jazz Happy Hour"<br />
w/ DJ Pat Les Stache (SFJAZZ Hotplate, Cabana Disco)<br />
7pm-10pm at Disco Volante (347 14th St Oakland, CA 94612)<br />
FREE!!!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/109496962584185/?ref=2" target="_blank"><b>View Facebook Event Page</b></a><br />
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Event Flyer designed by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amymade" target="_blank"><b>Amy Wo</b></a>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492546494914969949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386661892364829566.post-41540340881149122842013-08-12T21:13:00.002-07:002013-08-12T21:13:34.676-07:00Nina Simone - The Thrill Is Gone<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsv6zxHkRi5tkx1h4R3Lx21vOdOtXt4Z31dZ3ct8dhZBKfIjkNzQXQcBTGhyisSi_lKebk0N4Iuqr3TlyAGcHeq8vNjbFUtUdzWzOl6LgG7Q4WXA5EkqG1bVWfx2d5s3uWj6fr8OyBkQQ/s1600/nina_simone-gifted-black.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsv6zxHkRi5tkx1h4R3Lx21vOdOtXt4Z31dZ3ct8dhZBKfIjkNzQXQcBTGhyisSi_lKebk0N4Iuqr3TlyAGcHeq8vNjbFUtUdzWzOl6LgG7Q4WXA5EkqG1bVWfx2d5s3uWj6fr8OyBkQQ/s1600/nina_simone-gifted-black.png" /></a><br />
Here is a dark, yet beautiful rendition of "The Thrill Is Gone" by <b>Nina Simone</b> off her 1972 album <em>Gifted & Black</em>. This version, which was originally written back in the thirties by Broadway songwriters <b>Lew Brown</b> and <b>Ray Henderson</b>, has a strong spiritual feel and tone throughout that really helps capture the feeling of what you might think of when you read the song's title. This instrumental track also helps highlight Nina as a gifted pianist, a quality that sometimes get's over-looked due to her mastery as a powerfully strong vocalist. I usually don't feature selections this dark on this site, however this recording really moved me from the first time I came across it. Enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24354907-0a7.mp3">Nina Simone - The Thrill Is Gone</a><br />
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Saluting the life and music of jazz keyboard great <b>George Duke</b>, who sadly passed away yesterday (8/5/13) at the age of 67 after a battle with lymphocytic leukemia. The innovative musician, composer and producer crossed many musical boundaries including jazz, funk, fusion, disco and R&B. The keyboardist was always pushing the envelope, never settling to be boxed in by one particular genre which therefore led to a wide and diverse following. Definitely one of the more innovative and forward-thinking musicians of his time. He will certainly be missed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24358653-04e.mp3">George Duke - Soul Watcher</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24358646-d15.mp3">George Duke - Come Together</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24358641-b43.mp3">George Duke - Floop De Loop</a><br />
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<b>Recommended Reads</b><br />
<a href="http://jazztimes.com/articles/99450-george-duke-is-dead-at-67">George Duke Is Dead at 67 by <em>JazzTimes'</em> Jeff Tamarkin</a><br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/08/06/209493274/george-duke-legendary-jazz-keyboardist-dies">George Duke, Legendary Jazz Keyboardist, Dies by <em>NPR</em>'s Eyder Peralta</a>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492546494914969949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386661892364829566.post-49882162624430070662013-08-01T16:55:00.000-07:002013-08-01T16:55:13.247-07:00Buddy Terry - Abscretions<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQ5HnexUShglse4dudBPT8m0I6mKotNskR1lkakIPwjW-ySQbGAe-oe2h-SmmsjR2hrYWRRc_mkXG3mh6PSEryGLvHSlWHKw8m08FUI_wd0gOzblNewuLICNT8kqX_YqPlQv1oHW3_5M/s1600/buddy_terry-awareness.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQ5HnexUShglse4dudBPT8m0I6mKotNskR1lkakIPwjW-ySQbGAe-oe2h-SmmsjR2hrYWRRc_mkXG3mh6PSEryGLvHSlWHKw8m08FUI_wd0gOzblNewuLICNT8kqX_YqPlQv1oHW3_5M/s1600/buddy_terry-awareness.jpg" /></a><br />
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With tomorrow being the 'First Friday' addition of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/613984655299675/" target="_blank"><b>SAY IT LOUD!</b></a> at <a href="http://discovolanteoakland.com/" target="_blank"><b>Disco Volante</b></a> in Oakland, today I thought I would feature the funky jazz cut "Abscretions" by saxophonist <b>Buddy Terry</b>. This soulful gem was one of the standout selections on Terry's 1971 <b>Mainstream Records</b> release <em>Awareness</em>. This <b>Bob Shad</b> produced session also features <b>Cecil Bridgewater</b> (trumpet), Roland Prince (guitar), <b>Stanley Cowell</b> (piano), <b>Buster Williams</b> (electric bass), <b>Mickey Roker</b> (drums) and percussionist <b>Mtume</b>.Overall, another solid soul jazz release from Shad's Mainstream label.<br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/download/24343845-0ed">Buddy Terry - Abscretions</a><br />
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To kick things off this week, here is a great selection from the <b>Strata-East</b> vaults titled "Too Late, Fall Back Baby" by drummer/band leader <b>Keno Duke</b> and his group the <b>Contemporaries</b>. This track, which was recorded in 1974 and included on the brilliant album <em>Sense of Values</em>, has a soulful yet modal jazz groove with a slight spiritual overtone throughout. On this recording, the drummer is backed by a solid group that includes <b>George Coleman</b> (tenor saxophone), <b>Frank Strozier</b> (flute/alto saxophone), <b>Harold Mabern</b> (piano), and bassist <b>Lisle Atkinson</b>. Definitely one of the many amazing recordings released by the legendary Strata-East label. <br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24336949-554.mp3">Keno Duke/Contemporaries - Too Late, Fall Back Baby</a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24201095-b36.mp3">Michael Longo - Ole' For The Gypsies</a><br />
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With TONIGHT being the night were I kick off my new happy hour event <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/364336110356495/?ref=3" target="_blank"><b>SAY IT LOUD!</b></a> at <a href="http://discovolanteoakland.com/" target="_blank"><b>Disco Volante</b></a> (347 14th Street Oakland, CA), I thought I would get the weekend started with "Shifting Gears" off of <b>Johnny Hammond</b>'s classic 1975 album <em>Gears</em>. This <b>Mizell Brothers</b> (aka Larry & Fonce Mizell) produced album easily represents one the greatest soul-jazz records ever released. The record is solid from start to finish, featuring a number of soul-jazz gems including <em>Fantasy</em>, <em>Los Conquistadores Chocolatés</em> and <em>Tell Me What To Do</em>. Just another example of the music that will be featured later this evening.<br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/13817466-a1e.mp3">Johnny 'Hammond' Smith - Shifting Gears</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24298182-493.mp3">Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Brother Louie</a><br />
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Here is the funky jazz gem "Heads Down" off of <b>Blue Mitchell</b>'s 1969 release <em>Bantu Village</em>. This record represents one of the last records the trumpet player released on <b>Blue Note</b> (with the last being <a href="http://villagedanceradio.blogspot.com/2012/07/blue-mitchell-collision-in-black.html" target="_blank"><em>Collision in Black</em></a>, released a few years later in 1973). Mitchell went on to fully embrace a soul-jazz sound with many classic releases on <b>Mainstream Records</b> during the early to mid-seventies.<br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24201101-949.mp3">Blue Mitchell - Heads Down</a><br />
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That being said, I would like to let everyone know that I've decided to start a new bi-monthly happy hour event in Oakland at a great spot called <a href="http://discovolanteoakland.com/" target="_blank"><b>Disco Volante</b></a> that kicks off July 19th. This new happy hour function will be called <a href="http://discovolanteoakland.com/" target="_blank"><b>Say It Loud!</b></a> and will feature me (<b>Pat Les Stache</b>) spinning 3 hours of funky groove-orient soul jazz. Everything from <b>Roy Ayers</b>, <b>Donald Byrd</b>, <b>Gil Scott-Heron</b>, <b>Johnny "Hammond" Smith</b>, <b>Gary Bartz</b> and <b>Blue Mitchell</b>, to funky and rare selections released off of <b>Strata-East</b>, <b>Black Jazz</b>, Detroit's <b>Tribe</b>, <b>Mainstream Records</b> and much more. The event will take place from 7pm-10pm every 1st and 3rd Saturday and lead right into a live set from San Francisco's abstract jazz-funk trio <a href="http://discovolanteoakland.com/music/broun-fellinis-every-3rd-friday/2013-07-19" target="_blank">Broun Fellinis</a>. <br />
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I'm very excited about this bi-monthly event, as it's something I've wanted to do in the East Bay for a while now. What I've always found with successful monthly functions is that they must get off to a good start, therefore I would truly appreciate each and everyone coming out and supporting me, having a drink (or many), hangin' out while listening to some great music. <br />
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I thought it would only be appropriate to feature the song that helped inspire the name of the happy hour function, therefore here is <b>Lou Donaldson</b>'s 1969 rendition of <b>James Brown</b>'s "Say It Loud (I'm Black And I'm Proud)". Enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://www.dancewithrobotmedia.com/village_dance_radio/Lou_Donaldson-Say_It_Loud.mp3">Lou Donaldson - Say It Loud (I'm Black And I'm Proud)</a>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492546494914969949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386661892364829566.post-40156972689057841482013-06-26T18:39:00.000-07:002013-06-26T18:39:07.339-07:00A New Dawn, A New Day...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0r34Dh1Pt_RTqgFwGHRNk5mXfRJ9l2xdBuJx_jKrisLzs5xDORk3vDekMUpLbsf6Xj5QdtBGRJbPPgT_rFwmjDGMzrnyHi13Cs1q0bQFWldhJibtNSB3Kbi7jNJmoTP-sFY-ldq8JUzg/s1600/tj_gorton_june_2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0r34Dh1Pt_RTqgFwGHRNk5mXfRJ9l2xdBuJx_jKrisLzs5xDORk3vDekMUpLbsf6Xj5QdtBGRJbPPgT_rFwmjDGMzrnyHi13Cs1q0bQFWldhJibtNSB3Kbi7jNJmoTP-sFY-ldq8JUzg/s1600/tj_gorton_june_2013.jpg" /></a></div>Today's featured song is <b>Nina Simone</b>'s 1965 classic "Feeling Good". I could go into all the musical nuances, release credits and discography (as I usually do), however today's post <b>IS NOT about music</b>. <br />
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Honestly, the song just represents(surprisingly) the mood I've been feeling all day and all the hopefulness that has surrounded that mood. Sure we have days that we feel upbeat, happier than usual, and/or find ourselves in a good mood for whatever particular reason, however this is different because today has represented the first time I've felt relatively good in about a week. Of course, when I say "good", it's definitely all relative to the awfulness I have been feeling lately. I'm not going to spend time getting into the actual issue that has caused these feelings (nor should anyone speculate because it's complicated), however it's safe to say that I'm living through a life changing moment that has completely turned everything upside down. For all the tragedy and sorrow that surrounds this current situation (and there is plenty), it has truly opened my eyes to everything in my life, from work related issues and future aspirations to personal behavior and past choices. This situation has given me an opportunity to re-assess my own values and figure out the things that are most important to me. One thing I have self-discovered over this reflection period is that a lot of my past sorrows, complaints and stresses were, for the most part, self-inflicted by not understanding my own values and therefore often focusing on the small things that truly don't matter. I've realized life is much bigger than building webpages for my work, how my baseball team is doing or where I plan to eat dinner. Even though those are just a few examples of the small things that we all are guilty of focusing on in our daily lives, they often can become much larger when we let them negatively dominate a situation. This is something I believe I've been doing too often over the last couple of years, and when you can come to that realization and re-shift your focus, it's amazing how you begin to see everything differently. <br />
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Over the last week I have realized <b>1)</b> I don't hate my job, even though it's far from perfect <b>2)</b> I'm proud of the things I've accomplished up to this point personally and musically, even though I have let some good opportunities slip by <b>3)</b> I finally understand where I want to go career/occupation wise, even though I don't have everything worked out quite yet <b>4)</b> I'm not frustrated by my financial situation, even though it would be great to make more money (who doesn't desire that)... and most importantly <b>5)</b> I truly understand the people that mean the most to me and that those relationships require effort and support, two qualities that I can greatly improve in. I'm not saying that a person's job, career future, finances, and relationships are "small things", because they are major aspects of a person's life, however they can be negatively effected by focusing solely on all the smaller (at times uncontrollable) and unimportant details. I'm also not saying that I'm becoming content and/or am going to stop trying to achieve more in my life, because the future really excites me. What I'm saying is that I'm going to get back to enjoying life and do my best to make the most of it, because it can be (and will be) really great if I let it. <br />
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During this tough period I've begin to learn to look at everything in life with my eyes wide open and it's been comforting to be able to do that for the first time in quite a while. There's more work to do on my part, however one thing that I've accepted is that you can't control all the moving elements, sometimes the chips are going to fall where they lay and you can't just bury your head in the sand. You definitely have to get up and roll with the punches, even when they hurt. With every slump comes a hitting streak, and with every steep hill there is an easy straight-away. Overall I've learned to enjoy all the things that truly count and personally matter, while being open and flexible with all the things that might make me a little uncomfortable. Finally, being able to see all of these moving parts in my life after this life-changing situation allows me to know, in the words of the late great Nina Simone, "it's a new dawn, a new day, a new life for me (regardless of what that is or means)........and it's (in the beginning stages of) feeling good". <br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24253673-16c.mp3">Nina Simone - Feeling Good</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/24201113-f18.mp3">Dave Hubbard - Booga Bop</a><br />
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After featuring two lesser discussed releases by <b>Ahmad Jamal</b> over the past few days, I thought I would conclude this week's tribute to the jazz great by featuring one of his more landmark recordings he released for <b>Impulse!</b>, in <em>The Awakening</em>. The 1970 album showcases the pianist being much more adventurous than many of his earlier sessions he recorded for labels like <b>Argo</b> and <b>Cadet</b>, hammering out a number of brillant uptempo groove-oriented compositions written by himself, Herbie Hancock, Oliver Nelson, Antonio Carlos Jobim and others. Standout selections include "Patterns", "Dolphin Dance", "Stolen Moments", "Wave" and the title track "The Awakening". Even though the pianist put out a number of solid records on Impulse! during the early seventies, many will probably agree that <em>The Awakening</em> is Jamal's most notable release during that period. <br />
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<a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/17557351-d1c.mp3">Ahmad Jamal Trio - Patterns</a><br />
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Living legend <b>Ahmad Jamal</b> performs tonight at Davies Symphony Hall (201 Van Ness, SF). To learn more and/or buy tickets, visit the <a href="http://www.sfjazz.org/events/festival/2013/ahmad-jamal" target="_blank"><b>sfjazz.org</b></a> website.Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07492546494914969949noreply@blogger.com0