Author: Daniel

Maybe it is a little confusing, but is 2021 the year of Soul? Or rediscovering lost Black American artifacts? Different than my early 2021 Facebook posts lauding the amazing musical, socially and cultural significance of the PBS show Soul! This time it is "Summer of Soul" produced by Ahmir on HULU, reveals the 1969 Summer… Continue reading Summer of Soul

Playlist Peter - Ricky Lee Jones - “Pink Flamingos” - This was always an album I wondered about and noticed in many collections. I wondered about Ricky generally too. Who is she? What’s her appeal? This sounds very loose and rootsy, but then it kind of solidifies and she sings with more affectation. The sound… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 6/28/21

6/21/21 Playlist Travis - “I’m gonna do my usual” right in on a bass/horn line and then Funk layers, sort of Afro-funk but not really. Fun. Lots of horns and then a “Fantasy Island” bridge. Ballsy though - I love the background to the solo - Tuba? Nasty….. The solos deliver. Maybe not actually lots… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 6/21/21

Storms converging right now.  I hope it doesn’t effect our connections tonight.  Satanic Edition. Playlist Mike - Beastie Boys “B For My Name” interesting start. The Beastie Boys's groovy instrumental side a  little side of Sly wedged in with a 70’s cop show vibe. Needs horns!  Dan - Deux Filles - “Drinking at a Stream”… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 6/14/21

A short crew, everyones having issues with their sharing and we are all tired. Had a great visit in Princeton yesterday. I had a major score at the Record Exchange - loads of fun and pancakes! Playlist Rich - G.S.K. - Squid - Evil groove then a sort of Johnny Rotten proclamation over the top…… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 6/7/21