tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276650742024-03-07T19:58:48.142-08:00American AthleteDISCO BLOGPat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.comBlogger1278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-3975558785365290042011-11-03T15:16:00.000-07:002011-11-03T15:18:21.096-07:00Thank You!I'm sad to announce that today's post will be the final one here on this site. Over the past six months I've found that I wanted to shift my focus onto other new projects which would include a new site called <a href="http://www.villagedanceradio.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Village Dance Radio</a> dedicated to jazz and Afro-Latin grooves. I hope that many of you will enjoy this new site as much as you've enjoy this one. <br /><br />I admit that it was a very difficult decision to move on from this blog. Over the past 5+ years that I have been maintaining this site on a daily basis, I have had the priceless opportunity both online and in-person to meet many people from all over the world including many that I now consider friends in places like Paris, London, New York, Vancouver, Seattle, and San Francisco. It's at times acted not only as a place to share some of my favorite music, but as an online journal of my life from my grandmother passing, to me getting married (to my amazing and beautiful wife - I might add), my many cross-state moves , etc., and I just want to say thanks for all the support I've received over the years. I had no idea that a little blog like this one could result in such a wonderful place to share music on a daily basis while in the end, meeting so many new friends. I really hope that many of you continue to stay in touch as I focus on new projects including my <a href="http://www.villagedanceradio.blogspot.com" target="_blank">new site</a> which I've just added the first post. I will continue to release the <em>Cabana Disco</em> series as well as a new re-edit 12" on Kojak Giant Sounds later this fall/winter. I'm also flirting with the idea of starting a new Tropical-funk/jazz night in possibly either SF or Oakland.<br /><br />In all, there is not much I can say other than THANK YOU! This site (which will remain up hopefully permanently as an archival site) has played a major part in my life and I'm am absolutely grateful that I had the chance to do it for so many years and share it with all of you.<br /><br />This is TJ (aka Pat Les Stache) signing off with a final track from Arthur Russell (which I thought would be appropriate). Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/16080159-b3c.mp3">Arthur Russell - Let's Go Swimming (Coastal Dub version)</a><br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtzOjg6IjE2MDgwMTU5IjtzOjQ6ImNvZGUiO3M6MTI6IjE2MDgwMTU5LWIzYyI7czo2OiJ1c2VySWQiO3M6NjoiODk5ODg3IjtzOjEyOiJleHRlcm5hbENhbGwiO2k6MTtzOjQ6InRpbWUiO2k6MTMyMDM0MDg3OTt9&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtzOjg6IjE2MDgwMTU5IjtzOjQ6ImNvZGUiO3M6MTI6IjE2MDgwMTU5LWIzYyI7czo2OiJ1c2VySWQiO3M6NjoiODk5ODg3IjtzOjEyOiJleHRlcm5hbENhbGwiO2k6MTtzOjQ6InRpbWUiO2k6MTMyMDM0MDg3OTt9&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-70218155189697142802011-11-01T10:22:00.000-07:002011-11-01T10:24:22.265-07:00Racetrack in France<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1kHME2H3t3neu6hiBW3Eau8jcPsbbA8VFGBDN2ahV4BatuKrhGoTEnpqa-8YRNhARCsDN7oBAkeir6JPGXR2tA_aZ7Rn5CsutSBQMjOB_BaZ0hNG0B_9QAKBexrJD0Cz-1FT/s1600/gil-scott-heron-bridges.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1kHME2H3t3neu6hiBW3Eau8jcPsbbA8VFGBDN2ahV4BatuKrhGoTEnpqa-8YRNhARCsDN7oBAkeir6JPGXR2tA_aZ7Rn5CsutSBQMjOB_BaZ0hNG0B_9QAKBexrJD0Cz-1FT/s640/gil-scott-heron-bridges.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670079274477995026" /></a>Here is another solid track from <b>Gil Scott-Heron</b> and <b>Brian Jackson</b> titled "<em>Racetrack France</em>". This funky gem was released on the duo's 1977 album <em>Bridges</em> which features a number of other greats songs including "<em>Hello Sunday! Hello Road!</em>", "<em>Under The Hammer</em>", and "<em>We Almost Lost Detroit</em>". Overall just another must-own release from the legendary soul-funk duo.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/16085013-54f.mp3">Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - Racetrack France</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=16085013-54f" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=16085013-54f" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-34773747989566569362011-10-31T15:29:00.000-07:002011-10-31T15:32:35.946-07:00GROW UP - Tuesday Night!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjP6gVb4_sPwhkz2lSsEF1CtVYdDyAuj1wsc-JQ5g9bV9FFHWb_g60y9DLjojjQYIHgSbITdp4KN4B4CctpxuJdOTMBsz9Ey6QMCrzrCyf5eXIgyGlSk83ejJkfAKk5Qs4eSF/s1600/GrowUp_11_11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjP6gVb4_sPwhkz2lSsEF1CtVYdDyAuj1wsc-JQ5g9bV9FFHWb_g60y9DLjojjQYIHgSbITdp4KN4B4CctpxuJdOTMBsz9Ey6QMCrzrCyf5eXIgyGlSk83ejJkfAKk5Qs4eSF/s640/GrowUp_11_11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669787289042033634" /></a>If this Halloween weekend wasn't enough for ya, come hang out this Tuesday night at Amnesia (853 Valencia St., San Francisco) for another rendition of <b>Grow Up</b>. This month, residents <b>Hotthobo</b>, <b>Fenstar</b>, and <b>Pat Les Stache</b> will be joined by <b>SweaterFunk</b>'s own <b>Two Step Lou</b> who always drops a great set of boogie and disco jams. It should be another great night. I hope to see everyone out!<br /><br />Learn more about the monthly disco/boogie night by going to the <font style="white-space: nowrap"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=235591596494167" target="_blank">Facebook Event page</a></font>.Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-89913388268800999592011-10-28T13:47:00.001-07:002011-10-28T13:48:43.247-07:00The Soul of Africa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxwUot96Ss3FqJCsgR-yBRrVwUskQAjJuJ0yRF7FlLuE9dpfUY_mJzvTLf50EgCbp4UfUNnkDEUW_oEAgjQWdKV1vKOoUDKK8i1sNCAU_84XMXhlSVpqkQDlG1_9b63tJFoHF/s1600/jef_gilson_soul_africa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxwUot96Ss3FqJCsgR-yBRrVwUskQAjJuJ0yRF7FlLuE9dpfUY_mJzvTLf50EgCbp4UfUNnkDEUW_oEAgjQWdKV1vKOoUDKK8i1sNCAU_84XMXhlSVpqkQDlG1_9b63tJFoHF/s640/jef_gilson_soul_africa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668647623578623458" /></a>Let's end the week with a selection from one of my favorite African jazz records "<em>Soul of Africa</em>" which was a collaborative effort between saxophonist <b>Hal Singer</b> and pianist <b>Jef Gilson</b>. The album, which was originally released back in 1974 and later re-issued by <b>Kindred Spirits</b>, features a number of amazing Afro-centric jazz tracks including "<em>Mother Africa</em>", "<em>Liberation</em>", "<em>Garvey's Strut</em>", and my personal favorite "<em>Chant Inca</em>". With the original almost impossible to find, this is one re-issue definitely worth picking up. For those that enjoy this album I highly recommend checking out some of Gilson's other work including <em>Malagasy</em>, <em>Malagasy At Newport-Paris</em>, <em>Le Massacre Du Printemps</em>, <em>Œil Vision</em>, as well as the recent "Best of" release <b>Jazzman Records</b> put out this year. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/16058564-c68.mp3">Hal Singer & Jef Gilson - Chant Inca</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=16058564-c68" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=16058564-c68" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-12189317464492320532011-10-26T12:06:00.001-07:002011-10-26T12:15:16.934-07:00Benin's Godfather of Funk<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdlltImYp3IE74IxSUKh0qKqMecJcE367kYBPSisyH4E13990ehbkUvq6_HU1Da_X4sDM4_cmn241i2Ek2pjSJRX056A0Y2nxE2_0I-hO2o50WPD4Rz15oPZ22cUlp_XNOwMI-/s1600/el_rego_daptone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdlltImYp3IE74IxSUKh0qKqMecJcE367kYBPSisyH4E13990ehbkUvq6_HU1Da_X4sDM4_cmn241i2Ek2pjSJRX056A0Y2nxE2_0I-hO2o50WPD4Rz15oPZ22cUlp_XNOwMI-/s640/el_rego_daptone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667879264177114898" /></a><b>Daptone Records</b> has just released an incredible retrospective release paying tribute to the Benin funk legend <b>El Rego</b>. Rego (full name Theophile Do "El" Rego), along with his band <b>Ses Commandos</b> released a number of priceless gems during the sixties and seventies that helped kick start Benin's culturally rich funk movement that produced other great artists like <b>Gnonnas Pedro</b>, <b>Antoine Dougbé</b>, <b>T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou</b>, and others. On this new retrospective release, Daptone Records has compiled a diverse selection of El Rego's greatest songs including "<em>Feeling You Got</em>", "<em>Djobime</em>", "<em>Hessa</em>", "<em>E Nan Mian Nuku</em>" and "<em>Do Do Baya</em>". The record really does a nice job of showcasing the diverse sound of El Rego's music which includes elements of funk, soul, traditional African rhythms, and Afrobeat grooves. This release is not only a tribute to El Rego, but an important look into Benin's explosive music scene during the sixties and seventies. I couldn't recommend this record enough! Daptone Records has done a great service to all by providing an accessible and affordable way for many to explore the legend that is El Rego. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/16044562-991.mp3">El Rego - Zon Dede</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=16044562-991" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=16044562-991" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /><br />Purchase Daptone Record's new El Rego retrospective release by <a href="http://www.juno.co.uk/search/?quick_search_records=m_physical&q=el+rego&x=0&y=0&qs=1&s_search_precision=any&s_search_type=all&s_genre_id=0000?ref=aab" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-50030485188064373952011-10-24T16:39:00.000-07:002011-10-24T16:41:18.603-07:00South African Man<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXeb6QvN91CeIjx564D37qnaIpT5nizoE5c9wsdU4oToiC103-7ioY1CUzdXQ4qYTaZprQ_YUyWfpbmZ4TqCiRACEVIwQV0Jsc8yqPgOxQ63JtgRwsW_cQtdgpkw3b8cFB0V3V/s1600/bohannon_south_african_man.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXeb6QvN91CeIjx564D37qnaIpT5nizoE5c9wsdU4oToiC103-7ioY1CUzdXQ4qYTaZprQ_YUyWfpbmZ4TqCiRACEVIwQV0Jsc8yqPgOxQ63JtgRwsW_cQtdgpkw3b8cFB0V3V/s640/bohannon_south_african_man.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667207874465790562" /></a>Let's start the week off with probably my all-time favorite <b>Hamilton Bohannon</b> song in "<em>South African Man</em>". This funky cut was the title track to Bohannon's 1974 hard-to-find album release. The <em>South African Man</em> LP probably represents one of Bohannon's rarest releases. The album is solid from start to finish, including other standout cuts like "<em>Keep on Dancing</em>", "<em>Truck Stop</em>", "<em>Dance With Your Parno</em>" and a few others. The entire record has a bit of a heavy-hittin' Afro-funk groove throughout which really helps separate this release from some of Bohannon's other more "disco-fied" records. An absolute gem!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/16030221-3ce.mp3">Hamilton Bohannon - South African Man</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=16030221-3ce" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=16030221-3ce" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-32556387377269773132011-10-21T10:21:00.000-07:002011-10-21T10:25:07.464-07:00Happy Birthday Dizzy!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibaMiHS3FJJViej9_pXcYoiL8lUNp24S0OoLmdPmMeIJYBiqz_Cami8sfmGW7qru0zLt_qpgCRIbbOhZ5ifgiG781GDvJ3eBwMqp8y5ocZ552W6SjwW4bxHKbCJOjbr2fCYRY6/s1600/dizzy_gillespie_birthday.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibaMiHS3FJJViej9_pXcYoiL8lUNp24S0OoLmdPmMeIJYBiqz_Cami8sfmGW7qru0zLt_qpgCRIbbOhZ5ifgiG781GDvJ3eBwMqp8y5ocZ552W6SjwW4bxHKbCJOjbr2fCYRY6/s640/dizzy_gillespie_birthday.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530566684968721442" /></a>With <b>Dizzy Gillespie</b> being one of my all-time favorite jazz artists, and today being his birthday(Thanks to Google for the reminder), I thought I would pay tribute to the jazz legend by featuring another one of my favorite tracks by Gillespie in "<em>N'Bani</em>". This funky track was featured on Gillespie's 1970 album <em>The Real Thing</em>. As I've probably mentioned before on this site (see <a href="http://americanathlete.blogspot.com/2010/05/funky-manteca.html">Funky Manteca</a>), Gillespie was one of the first jazz artists I grew to enjoy and really appreciate. His music was the start of me opening up to jazz music in general and it has since played a major influence on me musically. With that being said, he would have been 94 years old today and even though he is not with us physically anymore, his music is still very much alive and breathing in many of us. So here is to you Dizzy, Happy Birthday!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/12925921-378.mp3">Dizzy Gillespie - N'Bani</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=12925921-378" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=12925921-378" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /><br />And as a bonus...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/11434588-299.mp3">Dizzy Gillespie - Manteca</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=11434588-299" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=11434588-299" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-79358425783364741762011-10-19T17:31:00.000-07:002011-10-19T17:32:12.464-07:00If You Ever Needed Somebody<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYn_V7yEQsN130iIAIwq8LwKkucq-C20uuT3U_6StDcywMa5MEV6e4j8poOeKCh6ffX0BhP50behxDwYeSMLhomiQOE08Paab-A-xvZG2LyF2mmuDQ_7-T_MmOQKYINPFUhDxz/s1600/charles_veal_only_the_best.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYn_V7yEQsN130iIAIwq8LwKkucq-C20uuT3U_6StDcywMa5MEV6e4j8poOeKCh6ffX0BhP50behxDwYeSMLhomiQOE08Paab-A-xvZG2LyF2mmuDQ_7-T_MmOQKYINPFUhDxz/s640/charles_veal_only_the_best.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665365529549775154" /></a>Here's a great disco/boogie gem from <b>Charles Veal</b> titled "<em>If You Ever Needed Somebody</em>". This funky track was featured on the violinist and multi-instrumentalist's 1980 album <em>Only the Best</em>. Just a little something' to help you get through your Wednesday. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15990257-ac8.mp3">Charles Veal - If You Ever Needed Somebody</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15990257-ac8" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15990257-ac8" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-14776409695801431572011-10-18T17:42:00.001-07:002011-10-18T17:43:44.009-07:00Wake Up Your Mind<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86NjZUFNiHLXIM9IWhLV1PgiBgyRFKxbNik6zOPppECrtsQInJ5GfOKe56yk3IAJ9DlmXRskFGonYmg5LjF6DAfvK74Hyw76dVbvTzY77BvJjVereGJ26AUvgwuoTAmUH53iu/s1600/joni_haastrup.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86NjZUFNiHLXIM9IWhLV1PgiBgyRFKxbNik6zOPppECrtsQInJ5GfOKe56yk3IAJ9DlmXRskFGonYmg5LjF6DAfvK74Hyw76dVbvTzY77BvJjVereGJ26AUvgwuoTAmUH53iu/s640/joni_haastrup.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664997363858282850" /></a>This week the French label <b>Hot Casa Records</b> released an official re-issue of <b>Joni Haastrup</b>'s classic Afro-funk album <em>Wake Up Your Mind</em>. This was the Nigerian-born and now Oakland, Ca. based solo album, however not his only music contribution to the world. Before releasing his solo record back in 1978 off of the <b>Afrodisia</b> label, Haastrup was featured on many notable African-based records including <b>Orlando Julius</b>' 1966 album <em>Super Afro Soul</em>, as well as playing guitar and keys in <b>Ginger Baker</b>'s African inspired group <b>Ginger Baker's Air Force</b>. During the mid seventies Haastrup led the Afro-funk/ Afrobeat band <b>MonoMono</b>, who released a couple of amazing records which have just been re-released by <b>Tummy Touch</b> and <b>Soundway Records</b>. Overall, the man once known as Nigeria's "Soul Brother Number One" has contributed quite a bit musically to the world, and his late seventies masterpiece <em>Wake Up Your Mind</em> is an absolute gem that helps capture the brilliance of this legendary artist. Please go do yourself a favor and <a href="http://www.juno.co.uk/artists/Joni+Haastrup/?ref=aab" target="_blank">purchase</a> all of these recent released re-issues!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/download/15981479-763">Joni Haastrup - Greetings</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15981479-763" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15981479-763" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-54640794502355025802011-10-14T16:21:00.000-07:002011-10-14T16:22:41.588-07:00New Release on Kojak Giant Sounds!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEfPjLgm4xuT8_MfmL9ST1QmJmcjEw6-iqaoc5INGfnYWCsHHXxzVOxl1fV1E4oIZ3uNpwcUzJ9qzwHjDCqmgNFvL1CW8ngT9vmDCPBWc9lQHjJ-xDSOM9xOH9xayq82S7SP2/s1600/Kojak_pat_les_stache.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEfPjLgm4xuT8_MfmL9ST1QmJmcjEw6-iqaoc5INGfnYWCsHHXxzVOxl1fV1E4oIZ3uNpwcUzJ9qzwHjDCqmgNFvL1CW8ngT9vmDCPBWc9lQHjJ-xDSOM9xOH9xayq82S7SP2/s640/Kojak_pat_les_stache.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663492221054726274" /></a>I'm excited to announce that my next re-edit 12" will be released by the Finland based label <b>Kojak Giant Sounds</b>. Over the last two years this label, which is run by <b>DJ Ionik</b>, has teamed up with some major heavy weight producers/deejays including <b>Beatfanatic</b>, <b>Mike Burns</b>, <b>Leftside Wobble</b>, <b>Maxxi Soundsystem</b>, <b>Rayko</b>, <b>Nicholas Iammatteo</b> and others to release some of the best disco/ boogie edits out there. My release with this label should be out sometime later this fall and will feature two edits, which you can hear by checking out Kojak Giant Sounds <a href="http://soundcloud.com/kojakgiantsounds" target="_blank">SoundCloud page</a>. I'll continue to keep everyone posted as to the actual release of the new record once I have that information. Enjoy! <br /><br /><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F24970476&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=ff7700"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F24970476&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=ff7700" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/kojakgiantsounds/kgs011b">Pat Les Stache - "Odeiyolaoo Mambo"</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/kojakgiantsounds">Kojak Giant Sounds™</a></span>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-32609118649767628622011-10-12T16:27:00.000-07:002011-10-21T15:38:17.607-07:00Moussaka<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2OOExs-4Y0n4SvRkyAPlhhqaPIPqCWqI4DQuN0qD49U6a1kFnrjo-ibG7xKdcPZahbiUa1qL-VCV2Oh7dxiaEfY_QiDc7sNfJ9MVuRtrWFbZLa3aWdGRa2eHG-Qq4mJbditeo/s1600/eddie_henderson-moussaka.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2OOExs-4Y0n4SvRkyAPlhhqaPIPqCWqI4DQuN0qD49U6a1kFnrjo-ibG7xKdcPZahbiUa1qL-VCV2Oh7dxiaEfY_QiDc7sNfJ9MVuRtrWFbZLa3aWdGRa2eHG-Qq4mJbditeo/s640/eddie_henderson-moussaka.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662751558570936402" /></a>Here is one my favorite cuts in "<em>Moussaka</em>" from jazz trumpeter <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Henderson_%28musician%29" target="_blank"><b>Eddie Henderson</b></a>. This funky and yet soulful jazz gem was featured on Henderson's brilliant 1974 <em>Inside Out</em> album which features an incredible cast of musicians including <b>Buster Williams</b> (bass), <b>Herbie Hancock</b> (electric piano & keys), <b>Bennie Maupin</b> (clarinet, flute, saxophone), <b>Billy Hart</b> (drums) and <b>Bill Summers</b> (congas). If you find yourself really enjoying this track, I highly recommend checking out many of the trumpeter's other records from this era including <em>Realization</em>, <em>Sunburst</em>, and <em>Heritage</em>.<br /><br />This is a great example of the kind of music I'll be featuring on my new upcoming online radio show <b>Village Dance Radio</b>, which will debut starting in November. On this new radio show I will also be focusing on rare Afro-Latin gems, spiritual jazz cuts, and a blend of Tropical disco. Just think this blog shifted more to the jazz side of things. Anyways, I'm very excited to start this new project and I look forward to sharing it with all of you. Until then, enjoy this funky track by Eddie Henderson.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15929800-cce.mp3">Eddie Henderson - Moussaka</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15929800-cce" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15929800-cce" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object><br /><br />After your done listening, play <a href="http://www.onlinebingo.com/" target="_blank">bingo online</a>.Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-22745574994640230662011-10-11T13:09:00.001-07:002011-10-11T13:10:46.848-07:00Nassau Got Soul<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBcWAGCMfHSU5_Hw_J6x0oMgf8ScAdOYxnd6aDw4C6psT4bZ2taAN5P2CrDeUoFJTiaHT_MSrhhwUTUiKkBjBwoYWBZ16dCTdgOw786WzFPnFQXRRHeAijLQGHH3vMu2G320_h/s1600/wess_airedales-funky_nassau.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBcWAGCMfHSU5_Hw_J6x0oMgf8ScAdOYxnd6aDw4C6psT4bZ2taAN5P2CrDeUoFJTiaHT_MSrhhwUTUiKkBjBwoYWBZ16dCTdgOw786WzFPnFQXRRHeAijLQGHH3vMu2G320_h/s640/wess_airedales-funky_nassau.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662329442056191410" /></a>Here is <b>Wess & The Airedales</b> soulful rendition of <b>The Beginning Of The End</b>'s early seventies disco classic "<em>Funky Nassau</em>". This version of the song was included on the group's 1972 album <em>Vehicle</em>. Even though I tend to prefer either The Beginning Of The End's and/or Ray Munnings' 1979 version of the song, I think this is a worthy rendition that brings a bit of a more soulful feel to the overall classic. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15921517-d22.mp3">Wess & The Airedales - Funky Nassau</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15921517-d22" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15921517-d22" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-55096889804411430592011-10-07T15:57:00.000-07:002011-10-07T15:58:55.643-07:00Caribbean Congo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEQzpCO4FEtK4j-PGZ3r_alwpXONq_Fu-jhkCTKElB0DMHkT5At9HsEyP3jfpkq-rSHxrF88Xd9ies8vV0OphKoiDJFTYRhFC1l0KI06cOjVDjt3f8DRFriiumjYwCZDhR9ko/s1600/caribbean_congo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEQzpCO4FEtK4j-PGZ3r_alwpXONq_Fu-jhkCTKElB0DMHkT5At9HsEyP3jfpkq-rSHxrF88Xd9ies8vV0OphKoiDJFTYRhFC1l0KI06cOjVDjt3f8DRFriiumjYwCZDhR9ko/s640/caribbean_congo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660888401072769842" /></a>Let's end the week with a new re-edit I recently did of tropical disco gem from 1977. As the title suggests, I went for a funky Caribbean groove on this edit. I'm sure if you listen closely, you'll be able to identify the original track. As always, I would love to hear feedback regarding this track from everyone. Enjoy your weekend!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15892157-602.mp3">Pat Les Stache - Caribbean Congo</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15892157-602" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15892157-602" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-54409755273343330652011-10-06T17:20:00.000-07:002011-10-06T17:22:21.741-07:00Saffron & Latin Soul<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiy70Ns5Qijk-lI4Dva736fF1y0fwHST2fWyYaCxqdipz1Fijc43r_pJer2XbbDYU9LPbqpmyik_qUBmF5xdu61tU5YNBwlmgNAkciMSBuNWqGEPgEWRUf3Szpqq_ICcfpCZiP/s1600/pucho_saffron_soul.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiy70Ns5Qijk-lI4Dva736fF1y0fwHST2fWyYaCxqdipz1Fijc43r_pJer2XbbDYU9LPbqpmyik_qUBmF5xdu61tU5YNBwlmgNAkciMSBuNWqGEPgEWRUf3Szpqq_ICcfpCZiP/s640/pucho_saffron_soul.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660538623845419586" /></a>Here is a funky Latin gem by <b>Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers</b> titled "<em>Caravan</em>". This heavy-hitting Latin instrumental cut was featured on the group's very hard-to-find 1967 album <em>Saffron & Soul</em>, which was released off the known jazz label <b>Presitge</b>. Sweater Funk's <b>DJ Jacob Pena</b> first introduced me to this specific record by Pucho when he dropped a track off this record when he was guest deejaying last month's <b>SFJAZZ Hotplate</b> night. His original version was actually signed by <b>Henry "Pucho" Brown</b> himself! After getting a hold a digital version of the album, the vinyl version has easily climbed to the top of my wishlist. After one listen, I wouldn't be surprised if many of you are feeling the same way. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15884765-d8b.mp3">Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers - Caravan</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15884765-d8b" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15884765-d8b" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-86822857180912523632011-10-04T17:30:00.000-07:002011-10-04T17:32:05.296-07:00The Juju Experience<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7xkuDUEu5ElYRd6QlOuG7KCvEY6f6Ju562h_jIytRMeEd09mZdPd2fUsEMVn6dfHSToDUv6k0XaOyx-dTW4n6NY7g1hU67ysPhaSwmfMkWc2KUpCjXYp68Gm8eMK3DCF9hXk/s1600/juju_nia.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7xkuDUEu5ElYRd6QlOuG7KCvEY6f6Ju562h_jIytRMeEd09mZdPd2fUsEMVn6dfHSToDUv6k0XaOyx-dTW4n6NY7g1hU67ysPhaSwmfMkWc2KUpCjXYp68Gm8eMK3DCF9hXk/s640/juju_nia.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659799165862901650" /></a>Here is one of my favorite cuts from <b>Juju (aka Oneness of Juju)</b> in "<em>Black Experience</em>". This funky soulful African-flavored jazz gem wa featured on the group's 1974 album <em>Chapter Two: Nia</em> which was originally released off of the <em>Strata East</em> label. This is just one of the many great tracks off this record which also includes notable cuts like "<em>Nia</em>", "<em>The End of the Butterfly King</em>", as well as a solid rendition of <b>Pharaoh Sanders'</b> "<em>Black Unity</em>". This LP was re-issued a few years back, which should only be used as a "place-holder" until you can hunt down an original copy. Highly recommended!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15868868-7cc.mp3">Juju - Black Experience</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15868868-7cc" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15868868-7cc" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-47862463514053632512011-10-04T11:02:00.001-07:002011-10-04T11:05:25.462-07:00GROW UP - TONIGHT!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98C6eVHoPn12KiEenQJ4_r6OmcpWInccIGaNsvavJ8I6cHk4KhRJfh8QHq-ccyKSjFwWNnPm_fRRxKag9iQBvcImolFIzmAFUmH1Pbm-s-d1XOq6Y5s8RJpXX4E5QQC61CM7a/s1600/GrowUp_10_11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98C6eVHoPn12KiEenQJ4_r6OmcpWInccIGaNsvavJ8I6cHk4KhRJfh8QHq-ccyKSjFwWNnPm_fRRxKag9iQBvcImolFIzmAFUmH1Pbm-s-d1XOq6Y5s8RJpXX4E5QQC61CM7a/s640/GrowUp_10_11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659698966206664306" /></a><em>Come early, stay late!</em><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=252624028106028" target="_blank">› Facebook Event Page</a>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-34757948909617312412011-10-03T13:01:00.001-07:002011-10-03T13:02:06.074-07:00Do What You Want To Do<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0nuTWOUiGUcLT0shu51dqNHGq5-mTPFSEWCqZyy5UOeSz8HNFrzYLZJQSjaNk61V_fIJ1CWHvdxHnO8wizc9A3JSvetd9Z8NY3sI85ohG4BLh0S37_Vi-ld0s1Itl8yWDelY/s1600/willie_bobo_bo_gents.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0nuTWOUiGUcLT0shu51dqNHGq5-mTPFSEWCqZyy5UOeSz8HNFrzYLZJQSjaNk61V_fIJ1CWHvdxHnO8wizc9A3JSvetd9Z8NY3sI85ohG4BLh0S37_Vi-ld0s1Itl8yWDelY/s640/willie_bobo_bo_gents.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659358618163811730" /></a>Let's start the week off with a classic funky gem titled "<em>Do What You Want To Do</em>" by <b>Willie Bobo & The Bo Gents</b>. This Latin-flavored funk gem was the title track of the group's only album, which was released back in 1971. On this album, the Latin jazz percussionist Willie Bobo surrounds himself with a solid cast of musicians to release one his most funky releases. Overall, if your a fan of Bobo's incredible fusion of Latin grooves and deep 70's funk, this one album that you must own. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15859814-168.mp3">Willie Bobo & The Bo Gents - Do What You Want To Do</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15859814-168" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15859814-168" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-71441427903878007442011-10-03T13:00:00.001-07:002011-10-03T13:00:59.425-07:00Blog UpdateFirst off, I want to apologies for the lack of updates last week. I was busy moving from San Francisco to the East Bay, therefore the move occupied most of my time. With that being said I have decided to start winding down this blog and start something new in the form on an online radio show podcast/ blog. I will keep everyone posted when I have more info regarding this new project. Regarding this blog, I'm anticipating that October will be my final month writing this blog. It's had a great run, however as you might be able to tell, I want to start focusing on Afro-Latin grooves and spiritual jazz rarities and less dancefloor material. I still love all the disco, boogie, and soul tracks that I have posted on this site for the past 5 years, however I'm looking forward to exploring new territory with the music I find myself listening to most often these days. I hope many of this site's followers will transition and follow the new site, which will function like a blog, yet include more mixes, radio shows, upcoming new releases, and reviews. <br /><br />Thanks.Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-63440844920368484342011-09-28T11:08:00.000-07:002011-09-28T11:09:26.794-07:00Brotherhood<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVA6wZa20deGol5ysfvEugB-g3N41BeVWBk4kGdW6QXyIK-T4t3Icpn75NZk5e2NxEGFl8sr_BS6PYogCbXLGojDsJTrSl5ifLFIK4xL41ZXvogHBzIoCHGIQ5vnlyg9zXex5/s1600/Kamal_abdul_alim.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVA6wZa20deGol5ysfvEugB-g3N41BeVWBk4kGdW6QXyIK-T4t3Icpn75NZk5e2NxEGFl8sr_BS6PYogCbXLGojDsJTrSl5ifLFIK4xL41ZXvogHBzIoCHGIQ5vnlyg9zXex5/s640/Kamal_abdul_alim.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657209024439377522" /></a>Here is a great soul jazz gem titled "<em>Brotherhood</em>" from <b>Kamal Abdul Alim</b>. This funky track was featured on the trumpeter's 1983 self-titled album, which features some jazz heavy weights including James Spaulding (Alto & Flute), Bobby Watson (Alto & Soprano), Ron Burton (Piano), and Idris Muhammad (Drums). The remainder of the line-up is rounded out by some lesser known, yet solid musicians that include Sabu Adeyola (Bass), Abdul Wali (Guitar ), and Abdus Saboor (Percussion). The entire album is solid from start to finish, staying with an overall soulful jazz groove that blends nicely with some of the records more spiritual moments. Overall, this is an amazing jazz album that I highly recommend keeping an eye out for. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15818832-e70.mp3">Kamal Abdul-Alim - Brotherhood</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15818832-e70" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15818832-e70" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-83759001020810248312011-09-26T17:13:00.001-07:002011-09-26T17:14:48.094-07:00Interpretation of the Afro Rhythm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKO0c8dL7__p-9bewQyxVyIoqR7ttVMaFFD85Ighj2NCjxJ_dt0sGgVUN8cRgaLVaabxe9O3iJMXoR6L4Nm6rCB0qeUoxt4-JDb8baIa4Firp1LfgMdXCD3RyO0KHqbtngLcdF/s1600/ray_stephen_oche.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKO0c8dL7__p-9bewQyxVyIoqR7ttVMaFFD85Ighj2NCjxJ_dt0sGgVUN8cRgaLVaabxe9O3iJMXoR6L4Nm6rCB0qeUoxt4-JDb8baIa4Firp1LfgMdXCD3RyO0KHqbtngLcdF/s640/ray_stephen_oche.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656826005989825602" /></a>Let's start the week off with a selection off of <b>Ray Stephen Oche</b>'s rare African jazz album <em>Interpretation of the Original Rhythm</em>, titled "<em>Okwukwu-Kiwongo</em>". This funky track is just one of the many amazing cuts off of this LP, which was recorded back in 1970 by a number of brilliant musicians hailing from the Congo, Togo, Guinea, Gambia, Brazil and West Indies. Honestly, every song is truly great as it features a nice blend of Afro and Latin rhythms and vocal chants. Even though this record is very hard-to-find, it shouldn't stop it from being very high on everybody's wishlist. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15807835-b16.mp3">Ray Stephen Oche - Okwukwu-Kiwongo</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15807835-b16" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15807835-b16" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-37693359477410455482011-09-23T13:36:00.001-07:002011-09-23T17:38:09.947-07:00Happy Birthday Trane!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQAr_OHu3sWgORthWm2L-IJcSyIWOPrjNgbDEvRNLvsvBlEovqIkY59zUnJpHluvEqUL5ZUofu42pTwqQGZLpfKuMSf9aBDGvqBDm0uAROm-FoWZasn6yjMr8XiBzIbIqsmae8/s1600/john_coltrane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQAr_OHu3sWgORthWm2L-IJcSyIWOPrjNgbDEvRNLvsvBlEovqIkY59zUnJpHluvEqUL5ZUofu42pTwqQGZLpfKuMSf9aBDGvqBDm0uAROm-FoWZasn6yjMr8XiBzIbIqsmae8/s640/john_coltrane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655717564173049474" /></a>Today is John Coltrane's birthday (born in Hamlet, North Carolina on September 23, 1926). He would have been 85 years of age. Surprisingly I haven't mentioned him much (if at all) on this site as I felt his sound didn't really fit the format of this blog, meaning his recordings aren't the kind of thing you drop on the dancefloor and expect people to "get down" to. However that being said, Coltrane is my favorite artist of all-time (only competing with the great <b>Arthur Russell</b>). 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 Coltrane</em>, <em>A Love Supreme</em>, <em>Impressions</em>, <em>My Favorite Things</em>, <em>Kulu Se Mama</em>, <em>Coltrane</em> (1962 Impulse version), <em>Giant Steps</em>, as well as many others. I'm not going to try to sum up Coltrane's brilliant and complex career with this post because their is a book worth of material if not more to examine and discuss. Many great writer's have already done 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 and dealing with some intense anxiety due to my constant fear of flying, and by the time <em>Part 4: "Psalm"</em> (the final track) completed 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>Cecil McBee</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 /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15787909-b3c.mp3">John Coltrane - Kulu Sé Mama</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15787909-b3c" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15787909-b3c" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-83776689363342371862011-09-22T17:44:00.000-07:002011-09-22T17:57:32.412-07:00Latin Coke Music<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEwLkLx6xknTY4ZCMa8oSyXJj7lyRkS6VQO0uHH53ZlDkug47PFl1Jy8zmUWd7WJ-eA0L00Ri0jvGeIITRleVXzXka7etMWUNirq2SjxFFwIkicdIvJ4FOIb9h7-U5K78IUqE/s1600/coke_na_na.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEwLkLx6xknTY4ZCMa8oSyXJj7lyRkS6VQO0uHH53ZlDkug47PFl1Jy8zmUWd7WJ-eA0L00Ri0jvGeIITRleVXzXka7etMWUNirq2SjxFFwIkicdIvJ4FOIb9h7-U5K78IUqE/s640/coke_na_na.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655352781344673650" /></a>Let's keep it short and sweet with the classic Latin rock gem "<em>Na Na</em>" from the Florida based group <b>Coke</b>. This funky groove heavy track was featured on the group's early seventies self-titled release, which was originally released on <b>Sound Triangle Records</b>. During the group's short-lived existence, they mastered the ability to blend the Latin the NuYorican sound with heavy-hitting funk grooves led by soulful vocals. Definitely a true gem!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15781283-94f.mp3">Coke - Na Na</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15781283-94f" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15781283-94f" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-34397928960343352922011-09-21T17:39:00.000-07:002011-09-21T17:44:11.626-07:00Highlife Underground<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ju-qGRlKEKTS1XWbo4y63-ggzrfo1Gk0ADjn5BLgAM3Nt8aRWp1X4OZ1d-4gXHid4na4LDhsI9gD9SWqfYF1o3vehh7MnEmg5nuHmfXAf0qNLmNPjzqKEiq7_g5lTGoA7Rrc/s1600/sofrito_highlife_underground.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ju-qGRlKEKTS1XWbo4y63-ggzrfo1Gk0ADjn5BLgAM3Nt8aRWp1X4OZ1d-4gXHid4na4LDhsI9gD9SWqfYF1o3vehh7MnEmg5nuHmfXAf0qNLmNPjzqKEiq7_g5lTGoA7Rrc/s640/sofrito_highlife_underground.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654977467519503602" /></a>Here's a preview of the forthcoming release from <b>Sofrito</b> titled <em>Sofrito Super Singles 004 - Highlife Underground EP</em>. This amazing new twelve-inch single features two new funky tropical Afro edits. The A-side track has the Sofrito crew teaming up with London based producer <b>DrumTalk</b> in remixing <b>Mpese Mpese Band</b>'s 1986 bass heavy gem "<em>Mpese Mpese Theme</em>" into a futuristic highlife dancefloor cooker. The flip continues to turn up the heat with a reworking of an early eighties Afro-funk track from the <b>Canadoes Dance Band</b>. It's safe to say that there will be no standing around on the dancefloor when either of these heavy-hitting Afro gems get spun. Overall, Sofrito continues to prove once again that they are kings of the tropical discotheque. Enjoy! <br /><br /><object height="135" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F1105749&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&show_playcount=true&show_artwork=false&color=ff7700"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="135" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F1105749&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&show_playcount=true&show_artwork=false&color=ff7700" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/sofrito/sets/highlife-underground-ep">Sofrito Super Singles 004 - Highlife Underground EP</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/sofrito">Sofrito</a></span>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-55795250254521444652011-09-20T11:24:00.001-07:002011-09-20T11:25:01.869-07:00Afrobeat Liberation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-OI6Ln3TVzgmcYlVnhTp8fdrmrrKGOkVnKJavS8Qk9AnaUPasOYIx1YtJIicushwBWb522k1Ju-O9yX2Iw2DOIhh6D2z98b8iz5zw2jTWsztNHJhaK4JGD_Pke3BEOxh81Ku/s1600/antibalas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-OI6Ln3TVzgmcYlVnhTp8fdrmrrKGOkVnKJavS8Qk9AnaUPasOYIx1YtJIicushwBWb522k1Ju-O9yX2Iw2DOIhh6D2z98b8iz5zw2jTWsztNHJhaK4JGD_Pke3BEOxh81Ku/s640/antibalas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654509453825483634" /></a>I was diggin' through some records I hadn't listen to for awhile last night and I came across the superb 2000 album <em>Liberation Afro Beat Vol. 1</em> by the "new skool" Afrobeat group <b>Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra</b> (Sometimes simply known as <b>Antibalas</b>) and thought I would feature it today. Even though I generally enjoy all of Antibalas' releases, <em>Liberation Afro Beat Vol. 1</em> is easily my favorite of the bunch. The album truly captures the fiery energy that Afrobeat originator <b>Fela Kuti</b> so easily generated with his brilliant music. The record features numerous gems including "<em>Si, Se Puede</em>", "<em>Dirt and Blood</em>", "<em>Battle Of The Species</em>", and "<em>El Machete</em>" among others. I don't see many copies of this record popping up in used bins these days, however if you do happen to come up apron a copy, I highly recommend snatching the up the LP. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15766458-01c.mp3">Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra - El Machete</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15766458-01c" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15766458-01c" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27665074.post-22382565042648853472011-09-16T15:48:00.001-07:002011-09-16T15:49:12.093-07:00South African Funk Experience<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj2vAHeU5-PXiZGgJHNGwz3qmb5q4lW59D_-IcykW9LLqdo_UwsIgAgipR8Nds6ucpy5ud2tvMXPoerKfzLbwxlZKSfLvsJZCDQ7-9VfWMlmQ0yr_hZJPHz8CjZjn1X7caH7Sc/s1600/south_africa_funk.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj2vAHeU5-PXiZGgJHNGwz3qmb5q4lW59D_-IcykW9LLqdo_UwsIgAgipR8Nds6ucpy5ud2tvMXPoerKfzLbwxlZKSfLvsJZCDQ7-9VfWMlmQ0yr_hZJPHz8CjZjn1X7caH7Sc/s640/south_africa_funk.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653093061045625938" /></a>Let's end the week with the track "<em>Wozani Mahipi</em>" (which I'm told means "Hippies Come to Soweto") by the group <b>Mahlathini & Mahotella Queens</b> off of the amazing <em>South African Funk Experience</em> compiled by <b>Joan Armstrong</b>. This compilation, which focuses on a eclectic mix of funky sounds that have spawn out of the South African region, was released by the UK label <b>Nascente</b> who consistently put out great releases focused on funky African, Latin, and tropical rarities. The <em>South African Funk Experience</em> comp, which I think is one of the label's best releases, features a number of priceless gems including the disco cut "<em>Oh Yeh Soweto</em>" by <b>Teaspoon & The Waves</b>, the soulful "<em>Jabula's Happiness</em>" by <b>Jabula featuring Vicky Mhlongo </b>, the big band jazz groover "<em>Andromeda</em>" by <b>Chris McGregor’s Brotherhood of Breath</b>, as well as funky Afro tracks from <b>Dick Khoza</b>, <b>Dudu Pukwana & Spear</b>, <b>Malombo</b> and many others. Really the only complaint that I have with this release is that it was only released on CD, therefore us vinyl lover's are left scrambling to hunt down all the original releases (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). Hopefully somewhere down the line, the Nascente label will consider releasing some of this material on wax. Until then, I recommend checking out the CD and/or digital version. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.divshare.com/direct/15736126-3e3.mp3">Mahlathini & Mahotella Queens - Wozani Mahipi</a><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" width="335" height="28" id="divplaylist"><param name="movie" value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15736126-3e3" /><embed src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=15736126-3e3" width="335" height="28" name="divplaylist" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>Pat Les Stachehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935007210800369135noreply@blogger.com1