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- Homage III - The Cohran Family Philosophy (Mixed by DJ Expo) by: jmcguiness03
  March 7, 2012, 21:03
  This is a collage of sounds from Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and the roots of their music. This half-hour mix is a journey through instrumentals and interviews…
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  - Lonnie Liston Smith Discography by: jmcguiness03
    August 1, 2010, 15:47
    Lonnie Lonnie Liston Smith Discography I'm in a serious Lonnie Liston Smith zone right now, which is a good thing. Besides his own slick…
  - Curtis Mayfield Discography by: jmcguiness03
    June 8, 2010, 23:28
    Curtis Mayfield Discography June 3rd was the birthday of Chitown king Curtis Mayfield. Immensely talented, Curtis played multiple instruments (guitar,…
  - Stevie Wonder Discography by: jmcguiness03
    May 13, 2010, 14:56
    Stevie Wonder Discography One of my all time favorites, Stevie Wonder, turns 60 today. If you're already visiting this blog, then you should know…
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  - RIP MCA of the Beastie Boys by: jmcguiness03
    May 4, 2012, 13:40
    ANOTHER sad day in Hip-Hop, and in music as a whole. Cancer is a motherfucker. Our best wishes go out to the Yauch family as Adam announced that he has…
  - Jimi Hendrix Documentary Full Version by: jmcguiness03
    March 8, 2012, 20:16
    A Film About Jimi Hendrix (1973) Jimi Hendrix is a 1973 rockumentary about Jimi Hendrix, directed and produced by Joe Boyd, John Head and Gary Weis.…
  - Sun Ra - Space Is The Place Full Movie by: jmcguiness03
    March 7, 2012, 22:56
    Sun Ra - Space Is The Place Full Movie Space Is the Place is an 82-minute film made in 1972 and released in 1974. It was produced by Jim Newman, directed…
  - The Robert Glasper Experiment LIVE: BOOTLEG RADIO by: jmcguiness03
    March 5, 2012, 22:55
    culturecapturechamp: Frolab x All The Way Live Presents… The Robert Glasper Experiment LIVE “Bootleg Radio” 01-Black Radio…
  - Strictly Cassette by: jmcguiness03
    January 30, 2012, 18:53
    Strictly Cassette is a new website/blog that's been collected, compiled and presented as a cassette archive. Seeing it all come together…
  - RIP Jimmy Castor by: jmcguiness03
    January 16, 2012, 21:30
    RIP to Jimmy Castor. Saxophonist, percussionist, singer/songwriter & funk MONSTER. I knew about him like most people my age (I assume) through his…
  - L-Fudge - Liquid - What If - Show Me Your Gratitude 12" by: jmcguiness03
    January 13, 2012, 20:11
    L-Fudge - Liquid - What If - Show Me Your Gratitude 12" Great moments in Hip-Hop 12"s - L-Fudge, Mike Zoot, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Skam & Kweli -…
  - Danny Holloway by: jmcguiness03
    January 11, 2012, 19:33
    For this post, I gotta give a big shout out to a friend, mentor & inspiration: Danny Holloway aka @smokinvinyl. I can only footnote it with the…
  - Wildflowers The New York Loft Jazz Sessions Sampler by: jmcguiness03
    December 29, 2011, 21:57
    Wildflowers The New York Loft Jazz Sessions Sampler The Wildflower grows naturally, developing in its own time according to the laws of its own…
  - Coast To Coast Album Covers: Classic Record Art From New York To LA by: jmcguiness03
    December 27, 2011, 23:31
    Coast To Coast Album Covers: Classic Record Art From New York To LA by Graham Marsh and Glyn Callignham Jazz is forever associated with labels like Blue…
  - Hampton Hawes - Northern Windows by: jmcguiness03
    December 19, 2011, 20:55
    Hampton Hawes with Carol Kaye & Spider Webb - Northern Windows A1 - Sierra Morena A2 - Go Down Moses A3 - Bach B1 - Web B2 - Tune Axle…
  - Eddie Palmieri – Exploration - Salsa-Jazz-Descarga by: jmcguiness03
    December 17, 2011, 00:54
    Eddie Palmieri – Exploration - Salsa-Jazz-Descarga Since the beginning of his career, EDDIE PALMIERI has constantly explored the outer limits and…
  - "Slang Yourself" Documentary by Walter Gross by: jmcguiness03
    December 5, 2011, 20:41
    Slang Yourself is an excellent short film by the homie @waltergross, a staple of the DIY LA beat scene. I'd heard his beats for a while, and some…
  - Archie Shepp - Dollar Brand - Duet by: jmcguiness03
    September 17, 2011, 16:51
    Archie Shepp - Dollar Brand - Duet Two different styles of two gifted musicians are combined in this album are engraved in Tokyo by Archie…
  - Cut Chemist's Tunnel Vision Tour - Los Angeles by: jmcguiness03
    August 19, 2011, 03:41
    I went and checked out the LA-area stops of Cut Chemist's ”Tunnel Vision” tour this week. For shows on a Tuesday and…
  - Monterey Pop at Hollywood Forever Cemetary by: jmcguiness03
    August 14, 2011, 22:29
    Spent the evening last night at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery where Cinespia was screening Monterey Pop, which is a film from 1968 about the Monterey Pop…
  - Extra Ball - Birthday by: jmcguiness03
    June 28, 2011, 11:42
    Extra Ball - Birthday - Polish Jazz Vol. 48 A1 - Narodziny (Birthday) A2 - Taniec Maryny (Maryna's Dance) A3 - Bez Powrotu (Without Return) A4 -…
  - Joe Padre the Don "Check 123" by: jmcguiness03
    June 22, 2011, 09:54
    Joe Padre is half of B-Boy Mafia and former San Diego bboy. He also writes, raps, makes beats and laces cuts. Don't sleep on this new drop! Joe Padre the…
  - Tomasz Stanko - Music 81 by: jmcguiness03
    June 15, 2011, 12:19
    Tomasz Stanko - Music 81 - Polish Jazz Volume 69 A1 - Alusta A2 - Daada B1 - Bushka B2 - Third Heavy Ballad B3 - Ahuha Tomasz Stanko -…
  - Zbigniew Namyslowski - Winobranie by: jmcguiness03
    June 14, 2011, 15:50
    Zbigniew Namyslowski - Winobranie - Polish Jazz Volume 33 A1 - Winobranie - Wine Forest Jak Nie Ma Szmalu To Jest Jest Laz - No Dough, No Kicks A2 -…
  - Zbigniew Namyslowski - Air Conditioner - Follow Your Kite by: jmcguiness03
    June 9, 2011, 13:00
    Zbigniew Namyslowski - Air Conditioner - Follow Your Kite A1 - Nice To See You A2 - After Dinner Walk A3 - Seven / Eleven B1 - Follow Your…
  - Michael Zwerina - Not Much Noise by: jmcguiness03
    May 9, 2011, 14:59
    Michael Zwerin - Not Much Noise W powodzi halaslwych nazw I halaslwych stylow pojawienie sie na estradzie zespolu grajcego spokojna,…
  - Laboratorium - Quasimodo LP by: jmcguiness03
    May 7, 2011, 11:28
    Polish Jazz 58 - Laboratorium - Quasimodo LP Kilka lat temu zaledwie pojawila sic w serii ,,Polish Jazz” pyta zespou ,,Laboratorium&rdq…
  - Czeslaw Gladkowski - Krzysztof Zgraja - Alter Ego LP by: jmcguiness03
    May 3, 2011, 11:22
    Trudno oceniaO jazz, jaki znajdujemy na niniejszej plycie w wqsko rozumianych kategoriach stylistycznych. Muzyka tworzona wykonywana przez Czes!awa…
  - Czeslaw Bartkowski - Drum Dream by: jmcguiness03
    April 30, 2011, 12:47
    Czeslaw Bartkowski - Drum Dream CzesIaw "MaIy” Bartkowski urodzit sie na tyle dawno, ze miat jeszcze okazje terminowac w radosnym…
  - Martin Luther King, Jr - Freedom At Last LP by: jmcguiness03
    April 4, 2011, 17:31
    THE GREATEST ALBUM on EARTH “FREEDOM AT LAST” By REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING Recorded live at Washington, D. C.,…
  - Mensa-El & Captain Moor - "Tron" Voyage by: jmcguiness03
    March 28, 2011, 02:03
    Mensa-El & Captain Moor - "Tron" Voyage I made this album about 4 years ago during one of those deep, dark, cold Pennsylvania winters.…
  - Ronnie Butler - Ronnie & the Ramblers Presents Party Album #1 by: jmcguiness03
    March 27, 2011, 02:02
    I didn't really know much about Mr. Ronnie Butler when I bought this album, just had it handed to me and urged to buy it for the "Tired Pussy"…
  - Long Beach Funk Festival 2010 Photos by: jmcguiness03
    March 24, 2011, 14:04
    Long Beach Funk Festival 2010 Funkin' good times Saturday, August 7th for the 2nd Annual Long Beach Funk Festival. And free to…
  - Olatunji - Afro Percussion by: jmcguiness03
    March 23, 2011, 14:04
    Olatunji - Afro Percussion On October 22, 1960 a remarkable scene unfolded at the Village Gate nightclub in New York. While a Nigerian musician flailed…
  - Macaw - Children Of The Rainbow by: jmcguiness03
    March 21, 2011, 14:03
    Macaw - Children Of The Rainbow Some more obscure weird greatness. I have no idea who "Macaw" is, nor can I find any…
  - The Beat Swap Meet by: jmcguiness03
    March 21, 2011, 09:03
    "From Percee P's surprise acapella performance.. to Alchemist strolling through so nonchalantly.. to Ras G telling…
  - Team Demolition - Demolition Derby THE WRECKONING by: jmcguiness03
    March 20, 2011, 14:03
    Team Demolition - Demolition Derby THE WRECKONING Team Demolition, I remember when this album came out..I was living in PA, about 2 hours from DC…
  - James Brown With The Louie Bellson Orchestra - Soul On Top by: jmcguiness03
    March 5, 2011, 13:37
    James Brown With The Louie Bellson Orchestra - Soul On Top Papa sure enough has a brand new bag. It is a bag of unique distinction, an Afro-American art…
  - Henry Franklin - Tribal Dance by: jmcguiness03
    March 2, 2011, 11:43
    Henry Franklin - Tribal Dance “MY SPECIAL THANKS TO AL HALL WHO SPENT MANY HOURS WITH ME GETTING THIS MUSIC TOGETHER." -H. FRANKLIN Hen…
  - Eric Grant And The Montego House Orchestra - Cool At The Casa by: jmcguiness03
    February 21, 2011, 12:45
    Eric Grant And The Montego House Orchestra - Cool At The Casa Jamaica is many things to many people. To some it is relaxing in the sun, swimming…
  - Jungle Brothers - Done By The Forces Of Nature by: jmcguiness03
    February 21, 2011, 10:17
    Jungle Brothers - Done By The Forces Of Nature LP A1 - Beyond This World A2 - Feelin' Alright A3 - Sunshine w/ Jeff Fox "the fox that rocks…
  - Dres – Pardon Me While I Come Back 12″ by: jmcguiness03
    February 19, 2011, 22:42
    Dres dropped this 12" as one of his first singles post-Black Sheep, while him and Mista Lawnge went their separate ways. It was from his…
  - Sun Ra - Astro Black by: jmcguiness03
    February 1, 2011, 17:40
    Sun Ra - Astro Black Astro Black Astro-Black Mythology Astro-Timeless Immortality Astro-Thought In Mystic Sound Astro-Black Of Outer…
  - THE LAUNCH OF EAR CANDY – Miles & Monk In The Sky Jazz Legends Piano by: jmcguiness03
    January 20, 2011, 22:43
    Felicia Khong Presents: "For The Love Of Music", her new line of paintings. Felicia is an amazing painter, a graphic designer, a singer, a…
  - Interview With BP&Odds for The Vacany Release by: jmcguiness03
    January 19, 2011, 10:43
    These are some of the coolest, most down to earth Hip-Hoppers that I've met here in L.A. Or it could just be that we met was at my favorite…
  - Rusty Bryant - Friday Night Funk For Saturday Night Brothers by: jmcguiness03
    January 18, 2011, 22:42
    This is a classic example of the Soul/Acid Jazz sound, and one of the early Prestige records to go in this direction. This album is an absolute…
  - Nina Simone – Black Gold by: jmcguiness03
    January 18, 2011, 11:47
    Black Gold is a live album by singer/pianist/songwriter Nina Simone recorded in 1969 at the Philharmonic Hall, New York. The album is especially notable…
  - Ronnie Butler - Ronnie & the Ramblers Presents Party Album #1 by: jmcguiness03
    January 17, 2011, 22:43
    I didn't really know much about Mr. Ronnie Butler when I bought this album, just had it handed to me and urged to buy it for the…
  - Mongo Santamaria - Live At Yankee Stadium by: jmcguiness03
    January 17, 2011, 10:43
    Mongo Santamaria - Live At Yankee Stadium Mongo Santamaria and his band can be proud of this album. It is a tribute to their musicianship. Recorded…
  - David Stone Martin – LP Covers And Artwork by: jmcguiness03
    January 16, 2011, 14:36
    David Stone Martin - LP Covers And Artwork Worldwide, David Stone Martin is one of the most heavily collected Jazz artists, even though he…
  - Sonny Rollins - With The Modern Jazz Quartet by: jmcguiness03
    January 13, 2011, 22:43
    Well, this is an old, old, oldie, but goody. Although it claims to be Sonny with the Modern Jazz Quartet, only 4 of the songs feature those…
  - Mike Ladd - Vernacular Homicide by: jmcguiness03
    January 13, 2011, 18:43
    Mike Ladd - Vernacular Homicide Mike Ladd makes genius music. Or at least I feel smarter when I listen to it. Which isn't saying…
  - Carmen McRae - November Girl by: jmcguiness03
    January 12, 2011, 22:42
    Carmen McRae - November Girl Agli inizi degli anni sessanta una delle principali case discografiche pubblicô su alcune riviste specializzate…
  - The Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Fanfare For Warriors LP by: jmcguiness03
    January 12, 2011, 16:02
    The Art Ensemble Of Chicago - Fanfare For Warriors LP WE dearly give this music to the brothers all over the planet who have fought …
  - Deejay Analog All 45's Mix by: jmcguiness03
    January 12, 2011, 10:42
    Deejay Analog All 45's Mix This is an all 45 rpm, 7" vinyl mix by Deejay Analog of the Beat Hackerz. Slick from 00:00 to its end at…
  - DJ Frane - Digging Society Radio Mix by: jmcguiness03
    January 12, 2011, 10:42
    DJ Frane - Digging Society Radio Mix DJ Frane has put out a trio of albums I love; Frane's Fantastic Boatride, Electric Garden Of…
  - Copacetic - Ghetto Rock by: jmcguiness03
    January 12, 2011, 06:43
    Copacetic was a South Florida/Miami based reggae band and the 1990 release Ghetto Rock was their 1st LP, produced by…
  - Fantastic Soulfisticated Music (Funk Is Everywhere) by: jmcguiness03
    January 11, 2011, 10:42
    Another comp of obscure funk, half of which are unfindable gems, half of which sounds like James Brown...not that I'm complaining.…
  - Lou Donaldson - Sweet Lou by: jmcguiness03
    January 10, 2011, 10:42
    Lou Donaldson - Sweet Lou Recently, I found myself feeling very nostalgic; thinking about the ‘good times’ I used…
  - Cecil Williams - You The People by: jmcguiness03
    January 9, 2011, 22:42
    For over 45 years Cecil Williams has been holding service at Glide Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco, speaking on poverty,…
  - Bill Evans Trio With The Symphony Orchestra by: jmcguiness03
    January 8, 2011, 22:42
    Bill Evans Trio With The Symphony Orchestra I have been asked to write a few words for the purpose of expressing my intent in the…
  - Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Red Black & Green by: jmcguiness03
    January 8, 2011, 11:33
    The words "versatile" and "multi-talented" seem to damn vibraphonist/bandleader Roy Ayers with faint praise, but summing up a…
  - J-Live 99 - The Best Part by: jmcguiness03
    January 7, 2011, 22:48
    Like so many great albums that are "built, robbed, destroyed, rebuilt, held up, postponed, cancelled, shelved, bootlegged,…
  - Sharon Cash - He Lives Within My Soul by: jmcguiness03
    January 6, 2011, 22:43
    The rawest soul I ever did hear. Found this at a thrift store near Beverly & Western in LA, still sealed. Found an incredible stack of…
  - Oscar Peterson Piano Solo - Tracks by: jmcguiness03
    January 6, 2011, 10:42
    Oscar Peterson Piano Solo - Tracks Oscar Peterson has a gargantuan discography in which he is well represented in all…
  - Soul Shots - Volume 1 by: jmcguiness03
    January 6, 2011, 10:42
    Soul Shots - Volume 1 I'm not the biggest fan of comp albums, but this one had an elusive track I had been looking for for…
  - Human Arts Ensemble – Under The Sun by: jmcguiness03
    January 5, 2011, 13:25
    Human Arts Ensemble - Under The Sun The Human Arts Association is an association of artists, families and individuals founded and based in St.…
  - Jimmy McGriff - The Mean Machine by: jmcguiness03
    January 5, 2011, 10:43
    Super smooth funk, definitely. not as raw as 60's work. Plenty of groove. Jimmy McGriff - The Mean Machine …
  - Jimmy Smith - Hoochie Cooche Man by: jmcguiness03
    January 4, 2011, 18:42
  - Joseph Jarman - As If It Were The Seasons by: jmcguiness03
    January 4, 2011, 12:37
    Joseph Jarman - As If It Were The Seasons as if it were the seasons the life flows on we must let it be its self flow on its…
  - Jimmy Smith - Any Number Can Win by: jmcguiness03
    January 4, 2011, 06:42
    Jimmy Smith - Any Number Can Win Jimmy Smith, hailed as king of the Hammond electric organ, has a plenitude of enthusiasts. He is loved and…
  - Eugene McDaniels - Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse by: jmcguiness03
    December 30, 2010, 13:10
    This past summer I picked up a sealed original press of Eugene McDaniel's Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse, which was definitely my number 1 come up…
  - Interview with Manson And Tarantino from Bboy Mafia by: jmcguiness03
    December 18, 2010, 15:18
    B-Boy Mafia Itunes B-Boy Mafia - Legendary Mix CD This is an interview with San Diego area Bboy pioneer Manson (aka Mansini) who's…
  - Sun Ra - The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra Volume 2 by: jmcguiness03
    December 11, 2010, 20:41
    Sun Ra - The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra Volume 2 LP An album of compositions and arrangements by Sun Ra played by Sun Ra and his Solar Arkestra THERE…
  - Sun Ra - Angels And Demons At Play LP by: jmcguiness03
    December 6, 2010, 16:09
    Sun Ra - Angels And Demons At Play LP The Shadow of Tomorrow Today is the shadow of tomorrow Today is the present future of…
  - Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up by: jmcguiness03
    December 5, 2010, 13:01
    Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up Archie Bell & the Drells started their career participating in talent shows in their home city of…
  - John Coltrane - A Love Supreme by: jmcguiness03
    December 4, 2010, 15:48
    John Coltrane - A Love Supreme DEAR LISTENER: ALL PRAISE BE TO GOD TO WHOM ALL PRAISE IS DUE. Let us pursue Him in the righteous path.…
  - Burning Spear - Living Dub Vol. 2 by: jmcguiness03
    November 21, 2010, 18:09
    Burning Spear - Living Dub Vol. 2 A1 - Cry Africa A2 - Telegram In Dub A3 - Teacher A4 - Offensive Dub B1 - Majestic Dub B2 - Pirate's…
  - Roland Hanna With George Mraz - Sir Elf Plus 1 by: jmcguiness03
    November 21, 2010, 17:17
    Roland Hanna With George Mraz - Sir Elf Plus 1 In October, 1973 we released our first Roland Hanna album, SIR ELF, CRS1003. It was a solo piano recording,…
  - Louis Smith Quintet - Prancin' by: jmcguiness03
    November 9, 2010, 13:42
    Louis Smith Quintet - Prancin' Reunions are apt to be risky affairs. For the unlucky host there is the risk either that the star guests no…
  - Ralfi Pagan – With Love by: jmcguiness03
    October 24, 2010, 15:18
    Ralfi Pagan - With Love Ralfi Pagan is an overnight sensation. People throughout the country are saying, “Where did he come from?” Only…
  - Old School Hip Hip-Hop Tapes Blog by: jmcguiness03
    September 19, 2010, 12:15
    Blogger Dutch (from the Netherlands no less) has an amazing collection of classic live Hip-Hop tapes/recordings from 1979-1989.
  - The Love Project Journey - August 25, 2010 by: jmcguiness03
    September 6, 2010, 12:19
    The Love Project Journey - August 25, 2010 Sometimes timing is everything. Sometimes things work out coincidentally. However fate may have it, it all…
  - Cal Tjader Quintet - Cal Tjader Quintet by: jmcguiness03
    September 5, 2010, 19:47
    Cal Tjader Quintet - Cal Tjader Quintet IN THE MIDDLE OF 1954, Cal Tjader formed a Latin jazz quintet and went to work at the Macumba in San…
  - Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers – Jazz At The Corner Of The World Vol 2 by: jmcguiness03
    August 30, 2010, 20:05
    Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers – Jazz At The Corner Of The World Vol 2 ART BLAKEY and his various but unvaryingly persuasive quintets have…
  - Lee Morgan - Charisma by: jmcguiness03
    August 21, 2010, 11:37
    Lee Morgan - Charisma Wherever the jazz winds blow, you'll find Lee Morgan blowing straight ahead and swinging. He blows with an unflagging zest…
  - Nathan Davis - Makatuka by: jmcguiness03
    August 17, 2010, 21:40
    Nathan Davis - Makatuka LP When you have been in radio for Twenty-Six years playing all kinds of music, you kind of get an "ear" for something…
  - Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle - On Stage Vol. 1 by: jmcguiness03
    August 2, 2010, 22:31
    Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle - On Stage Vol. 1 This is one of three LP's pressed by SteepleChase Records that were born from a 1975…
  - Lonnie Liston Smith Discography by: jmcguiness03
    August 1, 2010, 15:47
    Lonnie Lonnie Liston Smith Discography I'm in a serious Lonnie Liston Smith zone right now, which is a good thing. Besides his own slick…
  - Miles & Monk In The Sky - Jazz Legends Autographed Piano Art Piece by: jmcguiness03
    June 17, 2010, 18:44
    This is one of most amazing projects that I've ever heard of. Of course, I'm probably biased in that declaration, as I'm a Jazz…
  - The Impressions - The Best Of The Impressions by: jmcguiness03
    June 15, 2010, 21:20
    The Impressions - The Best Of The Impressions For a number of years, The Impressions have rolled along on the crest of success, creating hit after hit on…
  - Herbie Hancock - Flood by: jmcguiness03
    June 14, 2010, 21:29
    Herbie Hancock - Flood This is an amazing album from the Headhunters band years, recorded live in Japan at 2 different venues, 3 days apart. This…
  - Curtis Mayfield Discography by: jmcguiness03
    June 8, 2010, 23:28
    Curtis Mayfield Discography June 3rd was the birthday of Chitown king Curtis Mayfield. Immensely talented, Curtis played multiple instruments (guitar,…
  - Wantlist: The Beginning Of The End- Funky Nassau LP by: jmcguiness03
    June 3, 2010, 01:09
    Wantlist: The Beginning Of The End- Funky Nassau LP Mini-skirts, maxi-skirts and afro hairdos/people doin' their own thang/don't care about me…
  - DJ Frane Super Cuts – Superset (13 Djs, 1 Mix) by: jmcguiness03
    June 1, 2010, 22:45
    Super Cuts always made it jump off every time, and there was usually a guest DJ or two, in what amounted to be a hell of a lineup by the time…
  - Nas - Made You Look: God's Son Live by: jmcguiness03
    May 29, 2010, 14:02
    (photos by DJ Starchild, who stood in line for 2 hours to be in the front row, soooo...props for that!) Nas - Made You Look: God's Son Live This a…
  - Isis - Isis Buddah Records 1974 by: jmcguiness03
    May 18, 2010, 14:06
    Isis was an all-female Rock band formed in NYC in the 1970's by two members of Goldie & the Gingerbreads, Carol MacDonald and Ginger Bianco.&nbs…
  - Stevie Wonder Discography by: jmcguiness03
    May 13, 2010, 14:56
    Stevie Wonder Discography One of my all time favorites, Stevie Wonder, turns 60 today. If you're already visiting this blog, then you should know…
  - Sun Ra - Super-Sonic Sounds by: jmcguiness03
    May 12, 2010, 14:04
    Super-Sonic Sounds is the 1974 Impulse reissue of the first Sun Ra album to be released on his label El Saturn Research, Super-Sonic Jazz, which was…
  - Cory Strassburger's Senza Peso Project by: jmcguiness03
    May 11, 2010, 16:16
    Senza Peso Title Page This is an amazing project being completed by a couple friends of mine, along with a team of musicians, visual artists,…
  - Ron Carter - Spanish Blue by: jmcguiness03
    May 5, 2010, 11:09
    Ron Carter - Spanish Blue Barcelona, 1964. Ron Carter was on tour with the Miles Davis Quintet. He and Miles were using their free time…
  - Coleman Hawkins - Soul by: jmcguiness03
    April 28, 2010, 00:45
    Coleman Hawkins - Soul Coleman Hawkins achieved great recognition and acclaim with the orchestra of Fletcher Henderson between 1923 and 1934 but his…
  - Dizzy Gillespie & Charlie Parker - Groovin' High by: jmcguiness03
    April 26, 2010, 21:34
    Dizzy Gillespie & Charlie Parker - Groovin' High A quarter-century ago, Bop was a revolution in music, a revolution as enthusiastically…
  - The Burn U.N.I. - Conflict / My Time To Shine 12" by: jmcguiness03
    April 21, 2010, 21:46
    I don't really know anything about these cats, but this was a solid NYC Indy release in '98. The Burn U.N.I. - Conflict / My Time To Shine A1-Co…
  - Ralfi Pagan - El Flaco De Oro by: jmcguiness03
    April 19, 2010, 23:27
    Ralfi Pagan was a Bronx-born salsa and "Latin Soul" singer who came up on Fania Records. El Flaco De Oro was Ralfi's last…
  - Gato Barbieri - Under Fire by: jmcguiness03
    April 19, 2010, 11:43
    Gato Barbieri - Under Fire Gato Barbieri's music affects the mind and the emotions in a variety of obvious and not-so-obvious ways. Stephen Davis…
  - Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Beat Junkies - Word Of Mouth Tour, Tramps NYC 1999 by: jmcguiness03
    April 16, 2010, 13:22
    Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Beat…
  - Hugh Masekela - Home Is Where The Music Is by: jmcguiness03
    April 14, 2010, 12:11
    This is an incredible album from one of my favorites, Hugh Masekela. It tends to be Soul-Jazz, with some Blues flavor, and plenty of South…
  - Junkies - Spur Of The Moment 12" Demo EP by: jmcguiness03
    April 13, 2010, 15:22
    Junkies - Spur Of The Moment 12" Demo EP I don't know anything about this EP: who made it, when it came out, or anything about the label, or…
  - Freedom, Rhythm and Sound by: jmcguiness03
    April 13, 2010, 12:41
    Rhyt Freedom, Rhythm and Sound By Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker This is an amazing book that just arrived in the mail today, a full day after…
  - "Scatman John" John Larkin by: jmcguiness03
    February 23, 2010, 19:58
    Scatman John Larkin "Scatman" John Larkin - Self Titled LP Download It's amazing sometimes where a little investigation…
  - Steve Coleman - Rhythm In Mind by: jmcguiness03
    February 9, 2010, 22:57
    Steve Coleman - Rhythm In Mind EXPLORING THE TRADITIONAL LINK BETWEEN RECENT AND CURRENT STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENTS&…
  - Keith Jarrett - Facing You by: jmcguiness03
    February 4, 2010, 03:05
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  - Art Blakey - Drum Suite by: jmcguiness03
    February 2, 2010, 04:27
    Art Blakey - Drum Suite Drum Suite As preparations for a test run for the Drum Suite began, the air in Columbia&r…
  - Art Blakey And The Afro-Drum Ensemble - The African Beat by: jmcguiness03
    February 1, 2010, 00:07
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  - Jackie Davis - Hammond Gone Cha-Cha by: jmcguiness03
    January 31, 2010, 03:25
    Well, continuing with the Latin/Afro-Cuban beat theme, here's an album by 'legendary' organist Jackie Davis. Pretty…
  - Perez Prado - Greats And Other Latin American Favorites by: jmcguiness03
    January 29, 2010, 15:18
    More Cuuuba! This time it's the King Of Mambo (later called salsa), Perez Prado. Like Mongo, he played in the Havana tourist/casino scene…
  - Rezo de Santo - Ritmo de Santo de la tierra de Africa en Arará by: jmcguiness03
    January 29, 2010, 00:11
    Since I'm on a Afro-Cuban binge over here, I'd thought I'd post this LP up. This is a LP of Orisha music, which is the music of the…
  - Mongo Santamaria - The Watermelon Man by: jmcguiness03
    January 28, 2010, 14:21
    Mongo Santamaria - The Watermelon Man “..,.And that great captain, Ziska, would have a drum made of his skin when he was…
  - Billy Aways - Billy Always by: jmcguiness03
    January 25, 2010, 13:00
    Chicago-born Billy always grew up in the music scene, the gospel music scene, and was Mahalia Jackson's godson. He led his…
  - Fania All-Stars - A Perfect Blend by: jmcguiness03
    January 11, 2010, 16:39
    An excellent compilation by the excellent Fania All-Stars; Fania being the Latin super-label developed by Jerry Massuci and…
  - Masta Ace - The Lost Tapes by: jmcguiness03
    January 8, 2010, 15:55
    Masta Ace - The Lost Tapes Side A - 1996-1997 These are some of the songs that would've been on my fourth album. It…
  - Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope by: jmcguiness03
    January 6, 2010, 23:27
    Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope There is an unmistakable sound in that moment of silence when you…
  - Jan Davis - Flamenco Funk by: jmcguiness03
    January 5, 2010, 19:14
    Did you ever wonder who was doing the red-hot "rebel yell" at the top of the soundtrack on the film: PULP FICTION? Or,…
  - Jimmy Smith - Organ Grinder Swing by: jmcguiness03
    January 4, 2010, 14:11
    Jimmy Smith - Organ Grinder Swing O.K., since you’re reading these notes, you are either already an “Old Aware One,”…
  - The Impressions - Finally Got Myself Together by: jmcguiness03
    January 3, 2010, 16:45
    The Impressions - Finally Got Myself Together Well, since Curtis Mayfield is one on my all-time favorites, and I watched…
  - Friends Of Distinction - Whatever by: jmcguiness03
    January 2, 2010, 16:21
    Short-lived Soul/Funk/Pop group Friends Of Distinction are best known for their first single, vocalizing Jazz great Hugh…
  - Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Jazz At The Corner Of The World Vol 1 by: jmcguiness03
    January 2, 2010, 01:38
    Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Jazz At The Corner Of The World Vol 1 ART BLAKEY and his various but unvaryingly persuasive quintets have…
  - Dizzy Gillespie - Roy Eldridge - Soul Mates by: jmcguiness03
    December 30, 2009, 21:11
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  - Elvin Jones - Mr Jones by: jmcguiness03
    December 30, 2009, 19:18
    This is a great album, especially if you like drum-driven jazz with an excellent lineup. Remarkably, Elvin is the brother of two of my other…
  - Wayne Shorter - Milton Nascimento - Native Dancer by: jmcguiness03
    December 28, 2009, 23:49
    The communication between Milton's vocals and Shorter's sax is incredible...this is a great jazz-Brasilian album that came out in the…
  - Senor Soul - It's Your Thing by: jmcguiness03
    December 27, 2009, 22:25
    Ok, enough of the Big Bands & Trios, how about some obscure, funky dopeness? Well, here it is: Senor Soul! If Latin-infused LA sunshine…
  - Hank Jones - Ron Carter - Tony Williams - The Great Jazz Trio - At The Village Vanguard by: jmcguiness03
    December 27, 2009, 15:58
    The Great Jazz Trio - At The Village Vanguard Via 441records.com The three got along so well that they decided to…
  - Vince Guaraldi Trio - Jazz Impressions by: jmcguiness03
    December 27, 2009, 15:34
    From hearing some melancholy jazz like this, you (or me anyway) would never guess that Guaraldi got his start playing with the…
  - Josey Wales - Undercover Lover by: jmcguiness03
    December 27, 2009, 00:14
    Here's a Wiki stub & a Youtube video for a lil' more background: "Josey Wales, born Joseph Winston…
  - Frank Sinatra - Count Basie - It Might As Well Be Swing by: jmcguiness03
    December 26, 2009, 14:39
    Frank Sinatra - Count Basie - It Might As Well Be Swing A CONVERSATION WITH MR. JONES Prior to the recording of this album,…
  - Ray Brown With The All-Star Big Band with guest soloist Cannonball Adderley by: jmcguiness03
    December 25, 2009, 14:24
    Ray Brown With The All-Star Big Band This is a summit meeting that builds from the bass up. That…
  - David Baker String Ensemble - Basically Baker by: jmcguiness03
    December 24, 2009, 20:26
    I found an interesting article on David Baker over here: David N. Baker (b. 1931, African-American Jazz And…
  - Cannonball Adderley - Country Preacher "Live" at Operation Breadbasket by: jmcguiness03
    December 23, 2009, 13:57
    The Reverend Jesse Jackson gives an inspiring brief speech to open the festivities, and the Quintet begins with…
  - Rusty Bryant - Wild Fire by: jmcguiness03
    December 22, 2009, 17:36
    More dependable, if rather predictable, early-'70s soul-jazz from Bryant, on one of the several sessions from the era that…
  - Allen Toussaint - Life Love & Faith by: jmcguiness03
    December 22, 2009, 14:45
    Allen Toussaint - Life Love + Faith When Allen Toussaint restarted his solo career in 1970 with Toussaint (aka From a…
  - The Visitors (Earl Grubbs-Carl Grubbs) - In My Youth by: jmcguiness03
    December 21, 2009, 17:56
    The Visitors Earl Grubbs-Carl Grubbs - In My Youth In My Youth I was my mother’s pride in The days of my youth …
  - Patti Drew - I've Been Here All The Time by: jmcguiness03
    December 20, 2009, 13:47
    "The brilliant SOUL...the unsurpassed excitement..." is what the back cover reads. It's hard to argue. …
  - Oscar Peterson Trio With Milt Jackson - Very Tall by: jmcguiness03
    December 19, 2009, 18:14
    Oscar Peterson Trio With Milt Jackson - Very Tall The first meeting on records between the unshakably relaxed Milt Jackson and the formidably cohesive…
  - The Three Sounds - Live At The Lighthouse by: jmcguiness03
    December 18, 2009, 17:48
    The Three Sounds - Live At The Lighthouse This is a great album by the Three Sounds, led by Gene Harris on the piano. Some blues-funk/jaz…
  - Tommy Jones - Bow Legs by: jmcguiness03
    December 16, 2009, 16:30
    Tommy Jones Has And Plays Bow Legs Pretty obscure & really dope bebop-style Jazz. The 2nd side is a tribute to one "Willie Jones (pianist extrodinai…
  - Jimmy Cliff - Unlimited by: jmcguiness03
    December 15, 2009, 20:21
    Jimmy Cliff - Unlimited Jimmy Cliff's best work was done under the wing of legendary Jamaican producer Leslie Kong in the…
  - Los Angeles Negros - Serenata Sin Luna by: jmcguiness03
    December 15, 2009, 16:45
    Los Angeles Negros - Serenata Sin Luna Well, if you know, you know. LA Negros, Chilian (or so I think) band,…
  - Temptations - Sky's The Limit by: jmcguiness03
    December 14, 2009, 16:39
    Temptations - Sky's The Limit Sky's the Limit is a 1971 LP by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. The…
  - Cannonball Adderley - The Sextet by: jmcguiness03
    December 12, 2009, 20:12
    Cannonball Adderley - The Sextet Late in 1961, while riding a crest of soulful success, Cannonball Adderley proceeded to make a good thing even…
  - Irrepressible Impulses - Impulse 1972 by: jmcguiness03
    December 11, 2009, 16:49
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  - World Class Wreckin Cru - House Calls by: jmcguiness03
    December 10, 2009, 15:53
    Pre-OG jeri-curled Dr. Dre bumpin that electro-funk. What more could you want? World Class Wreckin Cru - House Calls The World Class Wreckin' Cru…
  - The Cannonball Adderley Quintet - "In Person" With Special Guests Nancy Wilson & Lou Rawls by: jmcguiness03
    December 7, 2009, 18:16
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  - Category: Polish Jazz (10)
    - Czeslaw Bartkowski / Analog Burners - Drum Dream by: jmcguiness03
      July 23, 2011, 22:08
      This is an album that remakes and was inspired by the Polish Jazz drummer Czeslaw Bartkowski. Each track was chopped, rearranged and freaked by Mensa-El…
    - Extra Ball - Birthday by: jmcguiness03
      June 28, 2011, 11:42
      Extra Ball - Birthday - Polish Jazz Vol. 48 A1 - Narodziny (Birthday) A2 - Taniec Maryny (Maryna's Dance) A3 - Bez Powrotu (Without Return) A4 -…
    - Tomasz Stanko - Music 81 by: jmcguiness03
      June 15, 2011, 12:19
      Tomasz Stanko - Music 81 - Polish Jazz Volume 69 A1 - Alusta A2 - Daada B1 - Bushka B2 - Third Heavy Ballad B3 - Ahuha Tomasz Stanko -…
    - Zbigniew Namyslowski - Winobranie by: jmcguiness03
      June 14, 2011, 15:50
      Zbigniew Namyslowski - Winobranie - Polish Jazz Volume 33 A1 - Winobranie - Wine Forest Jak Nie Ma Szmalu To Jest Jest Laz - No Dough, No Kicks A2 -…
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      June 9, 2011, 13:00
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      May 18, 2011, 13:18
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    - Michael Zwerina - Not Much Noise by: jmcguiness03
      May 9, 2011, 14:59
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      May 7, 2011, 11:28
      Polish Jazz 58 - Laboratorium - Quasimodo LP Kilka lat temu zaledwie pojawila sic w serii ,,Polish Jazz” pyta zespou ,,Laboratorium&rdq…
    - Czeslaw Gladkowski - Krzysztof Zgraja - Alter Ego LP by: jmcguiness03
      May 3, 2011, 11:22
      Trudno oceniaO jazz, jaki znajdujemy na niniejszej plycie w wqsko rozumianych kategoriach stylistycznych. Muzyka tworzona wykonywana przez Czes!awa…
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      April 30, 2011, 12:47
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- Category: Music Biz (24)
  - Winter NAMM 2012 by: jmcguiness03
    January 24, 2012, 20:38
    So we did it. 2012 Winter NAMM has come and gone, and I'm not really sure how I made it out alive. We were in kind of an inebriated Fear & Loathing…
  - Akai Pro - Renaissance, Studio, Fly by: jmcguiness03
    January 17, 2012, 20:06
    These could be real leaks of Akai's next release, the MPC Fly, and they could be fakes, of course. The official Akai announcement comes Thursday…
  - Bitwig Studio by: jmcguiness03
    January 14, 2012, 21:06
    Another DAW? Sure, why not. This one is put out by Bitwig Studio (Ableton Live expats). It looks a lot like a slicker, more polished version of…
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    August 4, 2011, 19:07
    Reaper 4 has been released. Anyone use this DAW? I’ve heard nothing but glowing remarks from its users. It comes with a cheap purchase price…
  - J-Dilla Foundation by: jmcguiness03
    January 29, 2011, 12:21
    In his short 32 years, Jay-Dee left us with a catalog and legacy unmatched by many in the Hip-Hop world. His mission and goals outside of that were even…
  - The Boombox by: jmcguiness03
    January 23, 2011, 21:12
    History Of The Boombox The idea of taking prerecorded music on the go has probably been around a lot longer than the last 50 years when…
  - David Stone Martin – LP Covers And Artwork by: jmcguiness03
    January 16, 2011, 14:36
    David Stone Martin - LP Covers And Artwork Worldwide, David Stone Martin is one of the most heavily collected Jazz artists, even though he…
  - Burt Goldblatt – Album Covers and Photography by: jmcguiness03
    January 10, 2011, 14:01
    Burt Goldblatt - Album Covers and Photography "Burt was about the funniest, most talented man I ever knew. He and his wife…
  - DJ Quik - The Book of David WavaFlow Studios Listening Party by: jmcguiness03
    June 3, 2010, 19:23
    DJ Quik - The Book of David WavaFlow Studios Listening Party I've worked and interned at this studio, getting back in a couple times this past…
  - How It’s Made – Vinyl Records by: jmcguiness03
    May 27, 2010, 12:01
    Cutting vinyl...a lot more tedious and in-depth than I had imagined. Actually, I knew there was a large process from start to finish, just a couple of…
  - Category: Music Gear (18)
    - Roland Wireless Connect by: jmcguiness03
      May 14, 2012, 12:59
      Creative Connectivity with Roland Gear and the iPhone The WNA1100-RL is a simple, compact wireless USB adapter for Roland Wireless Connect. Roland…
    - The PussPuss Swim Gear by: jmcguiness03
      May 3, 2012, 15:03
      PussPuss makes you want to wet your prints! If you're girl is wearing any of these swimsuit designs this summer, you know you got it good. Made in the…
    - Renoise by: jmcguiness03
      May 2, 2012, 14:18
      Renoise is a complete, expandable Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with a refreshing twist. It lets you record, compose, edit, process and render…
    - Radikal Technologies Accelerator by: jmcguiness03
      April 4, 2012, 16:27
      Radikal Technologies Accelerator The Accelerator, Radikal Technologies' new flagship instrument, is a full featured polyphonic synth with eight po…
    - Serge Modular Synth by: jmcguiness03
      March 21, 2012, 13:01
      I had the pleasure of checking out a 1981 Serge Modular synth last night at a friend's place. What an experience that was. What made it great was that…
    - Roland R-MIX Audio Processing Software by: jmcguiness03
      February 2, 2012, 18:39
      Roland R-MIX Audio Processing Software I've mentioned a few times about how I'm a huge fan of Roland (and Boss) and their gear, and once again…
    - Winter NAMM 2012 by: jmcguiness03
      January 24, 2012, 20:38
      So we did it. 2012 Winter NAMM has come and gone, and I'm not really sure how I made it out alive. We were in kind of an inebriated Fear & Loathing…
    - Akai Pro - Renaissance, Studio, Fly by: jmcguiness03
      January 17, 2012, 20:06
      These could be real leaks of Akai's next release, the MPC Fly, and they could be fakes, of course. The official Akai announcement comes Thursday…
    - Bitwig Studio by: jmcguiness03
      January 14, 2012, 21:06
      Another DAW? Sure, why not. This one is put out by Bitwig Studio (Ableton Live expats). It looks a lot like a slicker, more polished version of…
    - Reaper 4 Released by: jmcguiness03
      August 4, 2011, 19:07
      Reaper 4 has been released. Anyone use this DAW? I’ve heard nothing but glowing remarks from its users. It comes with a cheap purchase price…
    - Best Unpowered Mixer by: jmcguiness03
      June 6, 2011, 22:13
      Unpowered mixers might be reliant on an external power source, but often times they can be more diverse in features and give users better sound than a mixer…
    - Best Synthesizer Keyboard under 0 by: jmcguiness03
      May 17, 2011, 13:49
      Best Synthesizer Keyboard under 0 In 1964, Robert Moog built the first synthesizer to be released for public and commercial use. By the 1970's, they…
    - Vinyl Works By Fire Foxiness by: jmcguiness03
      May 15, 2011, 12:28
      Fire Foxiness is a product and labor of love that turns old and cherished vinyl into products like clocks, bowls, earring hangers, book ends,…
    - Best Powered Mixer by: jmcguiness03
      April 27, 2011, 00:35
      Best Powered Mixer The "powered" mixer is named due to the phantom power it supplies to microphones and is different than regular mixers with that…
    - Steve Vai's Mothership Studio by: jmcguiness03
      March 19, 2011, 11:42
      My friends over at Wavaflow Studios are taking over managing Steve Vai's Mothership Studios. The owner of Wavaflow, Wagner Fulco, actually worked at Mothership…
    - Best Synthesizer Keyboard under 00 by: jmcguiness03
      March 4, 2011, 23:24
      Best Synthesizer Keyboard under 00 In 1964, Robert Moog built the first synthesizer to be released for public and commercial use. By the 1970's,…
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      March 4, 2011, 22:22
      A keyboard is an electronic version of a standard acoustic piano. In a keyboard, two of the most important features are sound quality (how close the…
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      February 22, 2011, 22:56
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- Category: Wantlist (3)
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    June 3, 2010, 01:09
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    May 25, 2010, 23:29
    Curtis Mayfield - (There's No Place Like) America Today B Wantlist: Curtis Mayfield - (There's No Place Like) America Today LP This…
  - Wantlist: Rusty Bryant - Fire Eater LP by: jmcguiness03
    May 24, 2010, 17:02
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Category: Analog Burners (11)
- Milkcrate Cafe - Repo Records Philadelphia by: jmcguiness03
  May 1, 2012, 11:09
  I just returned from an extended weekend trip back to PA for a family wedding. Since I don't make it back too often, I had to get in all the cheesesteak…
- Analog Burners - Roy Ayers Stoned Soul Picnic RMX by: jmcguiness03
  March 25, 2012, 15:02
  Analog Burners - Roy Ayers Stoned Soul Picnic RMX
- God Shammgod by: jmcguiness03
  March 14, 2012, 21:13
  God Shammgod Wells "Shamgod brings the game to the streets, and the people to the game. A creative spirit known as one of the greatest handlers of…
- Hank Gathers by: jmcguiness03
  March 6, 2012, 21:10
  "Forget Rocky Balboa. This is the real Philadelphia story about a young man who used the game of basketball to help his family while setting an…
- Michigan Hoops And The Fab Five by: jmcguiness03
  March 3, 2012, 21:34
  It's almost that time of year again, time for March Madness. Absolutely one of my favorite times of the year and this one is shaping up to be like old…
- Czeslaw Bartkowski / Analog Burners - Drum Dream by: jmcguiness03
  July 23, 2011, 22:08
  This is an album that remakes and was inspired by the Polish Jazz drummer Czeslaw Bartkowski. Each track was chopped, rearranged and freaked by Mensa-El…
- Mensa-El & Captain Moor - "Tron" Voyage by: jmcguiness03
  March 28, 2011, 02:03
  Mensa-El & Captain Moor - "Tron" Voyage I made this album about 4 years ago during one of those deep, dark, cold Pennsylvania winters.…
- Polar Bear Graffiti Project Keo from Rock Angelz Crew & Mensa-El by: jmcguiness03
  March 7, 2011, 10:58
  Polar Bear Graffiti Project Keo from Rock Angelz Crew & Mensa-El This was a cool little project I was asked to be a part of. Much love to Amy…
- J.U.i.C.E. 2010 Grant Video by: jmcguiness03
  January 16, 2011, 10:43
  This is a short, 3-minute video I threw together for a California state grant for J.U.i.C.E. It could use a little bit of tightening up, but I only…
- A-Burners - Perez Prado 'Mambo Mania' Rmx by: jmcguiness03
  January 14, 2011, 22:42
  Analog Burners - Perez Prado 'Mambo Mania' Rmx This is an old 2003-2004 beat concept album I came up, sampling every song on…
- My Beats Used In Web Video For Driver B's Shop In Rialto, Cali. by: jmcguiness03
  January 14, 2011, 10:42
  My Beats Used In Web Video For Driver B's Shop In Rialto, Cali. Video filmed/edited/produced by Alex Mercado. That's that Southern Cali ish. Peep…
Category: Events (20)
- 1010 Wilshire Rooftop Art Exhibit - April 18th, 2012 by: jmcguiness03
  April 23, 2012, 12:43
  On April 18th our good friend and homie Ceazs Hernandez helped organize an art/design/jewelry exhibit on the rooftop of the 1010 Wilshire. With free entry…
- Record Store Day 2012 - Artform Studios-The Last Bookstore by: jmcguiness03
  April 23, 2012, 11:52
  Record Store Day was good to me. I spent a few hours around noon at the Artform Studio in DTLA & came up on some joints that the big homie Forest…
- Alice Russell-Quantic And The Robert Glasper Experiment - Exchange LA March 21st 2012 by: jmcguiness03
  March 22, 2012, 15:48
  Quantic & Alice Russell - The Robert Glasper Experiment & Bilal March 21st at the Exchange DTLA. Quantic & Alice Russell were the most…
- 4 years of the Beat Swap Meet by: jmcguiness03
  March 12, 2012, 21:40
  4 years of the Beat Swap Meet. What a trip. I remember hearing about the first one, back when I was still relatively new to LA, when it was still just an…
- Freestyle Session 14 - Circus Hollywood by: jmcguiness03
  August 30, 2011, 23:45
  And listen to those breaks gettin slapped by the Djs. The Freestyle Sessions 14th Year jam was a perfect ending…
- Cut Chemist's Tunnel Vision Tour - Los Angeles by: jmcguiness03
  August 19, 2011, 03:41
  I went and checked out the LA-area stops of Cut Chemist's ”Tunnel Vision” tour this week. For shows on a Tuesday and…
- Monterey Pop at Hollywood Forever Cemetary by: jmcguiness03
  August 14, 2011, 22:29
  Spent the evening last night at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery where Cinespia was screening Monterey Pop, which is a film from 1968 about the Monterey Pop…
- Long Beach Funk Festival 2010 Photos by: jmcguiness03
  March 24, 2011, 14:04
  Long Beach Funk Festival 2010 Funkin' good times Saturday, August 7th for the 2nd Annual Long Beach Funk Festival. And free to…
- Lucent L'Amour At The Shrine Los Angeles by: jmcguiness03
  March 22, 2011, 14:03
  Lucent L'Amour At The Shrine Los Angeles This event was promoted and toted as a "Visionary Love Fest", held Saturday the 13th, going…
- The Beat Swap Meet by: jmcguiness03
  March 21, 2011, 09:03
  "From Percee P's surprise acapella performance.. to Alchemist strolling through so nonchalantly.. to Ras G telling…
- Paulskeee, Master Culture And J.U.i.C.E. Present...Mighty 4 Humboldt by: jmcguiness03
  February 1, 2011, 10:43
  Paulskeee, Master Culture & J.U.i.C.E. Present...Mighty 4 Humboldt Workshops/Performances/1v1Battles 0 Hosted by Vietnam Judges - Lil Rock…
- THE LAUNCH OF EAR CANDY – Miles & Monk In The Sky Jazz Legends Piano by: jmcguiness03
  January 20, 2011, 22:43
  Felicia Khong Presents: "For The Love Of Music", her new line of paintings. Felicia is an amazing painter, a graphic designer, a singer, a…
- Mystik Journeymen, Scienz Of Life, Skeme Team, Masterminds, Strict Flow, Turntable Anihilists - S.O.B.'s 2000 by: jmcguiness03
  January 16, 2011, 22:42
  Mystik Journeymen, Scienz Of Life, Skeme Team, Masterminds, Strict Flow, Turntable Anihilists - S.O.B.'s 2000 It's really a damn shame we…
- JUiCE Fundraiser 2009 by: jmcguiness03
  January 5, 2011, 22:42
  JUiCE Fundraiser 2009 Fundraiser was a complete success, everyone rocked it & all the stars shone, just as they should. Thanks…
- The Love Project Journey - August 25, 2010 by: jmcguiness03
  September 6, 2010, 12:19
  The Love Project Journey - August 25, 2010 Sometimes timing is everything. Sometimes things work out coincidentally. However fate may have it, it all…
- DJ Quik - The Book of David WavaFlow Studios Listening Party by: jmcguiness03
  June 3, 2010, 19:23
  DJ Quik - The Book of David WavaFlow Studios Listening Party I've worked and interned at this studio, getting back in a couple times this past…
- Nas - Made You Look: God's Son Live by: jmcguiness03
  May 29, 2010, 14:02
  (photos by DJ Starchild, who stood in line for 2 hours to be in the front row, soooo...props for that!) Nas - Made You Look: God's Son Live This a…
- Bouncing Cats Premier 5/20/2010- Rocksteady Crew In Uganda Documentary by: jmcguiness03
  May 17, 2010, 12:45
  Styles Upon Styles from (http://ervinarana.blogspot.com) As I mentioned before, a couple years ago I was in Uganda with Crazy Legs & Ynot of the…
- Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Beat Junkies - Word Of Mouth Tour, Tramps NYC 1999 by: jmcguiness03
  April 16, 2010, 13:22
  Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Beat…
- 2nd Annual JUiCE Hip Hop Dance Festival by: jmcguiness03
  March 29, 2009, 14:02
  Here are some photos from the JHHDF taken by Fizzah Raza. As a disclaimer, I'm going to mention that I straight-up jacked these from her website…
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- Shaz Illyork - Outdoorsmen - The Opposition by: jmcguiness03
  April 10, 2012, 12:31
  I had to do a mega post here of one of my favorite new artists/MCs Shaz Illyork. Hailing from Queens, New York, Shaz has dropped 4 mixtapes in the past year,…
- James Jean At The Martha Otero Gallery by: jmcguiness03
  March 24, 2012, 13:49
  James Jean is a Taiwanese-born mixed media artist currently residing in Los Angeles. Along with illustrations and oil paintings, Jean had published SIX…
- Serge Modular Synth by: jmcguiness03
  March 21, 2012, 13:01
  I had the pleasure of checking out a 1981 Serge Modular synth last night at a friend's place. What an experience that was. What made it great was that…
- Roland R-MIX Audio Processing Software by: jmcguiness03
  February 2, 2012, 18:39
  Roland R-MIX Audio Processing Software I've mentioned a few times about how I'm a huge fan of Roland (and Boss) and their gear, and once again…
- Strictly Cassette by: jmcguiness03
  January 30, 2012, 18:53
  Strictly Cassette is a new website/blog that's been collected, compiled and presented as a cassette archive. Seeing it all come together…
- Winter NAMM 2012 by: jmcguiness03
  January 24, 2012, 20:38
  So we did it. 2012 Winter NAMM has come and gone, and I'm not really sure how I made it out alive. We were in kind of an inebriated Fear & Loathing…
- Bitwig Studio by: jmcguiness03
  January 14, 2012, 21:06
  Another DAW? Sure, why not. This one is put out by Bitwig Studio (Ableton Live expats). It looks a lot like a slicker, more polished version of…
- Danny Holloway by: jmcguiness03
  January 11, 2012, 19:33
  For this post, I gotta give a big shout out to a friend, mentor & inspiration: Danny Holloway aka @smokinvinyl. I can only footnote it with the…
- Coast To Coast Album Covers: Classic Record Art From New York To LA by: jmcguiness03
  December 27, 2011, 23:31
  Coast To Coast Album Covers: Classic Record Art From New York To LA by Graham Marsh and Glyn Callignham Jazz is forever associated with labels like Blue…
- Soul Jazz Books - Freedom Rhythm + Sound - Bossa Nova by: jmcguiness03
  November 20, 2011, 21:17
  Gilles Peterson, Stuart Baker and Soul Jazz Books have put out some great books the past couple years. In 2009 they released the great Freedom,…
- Lee "Scratch" Perry - Roast Fish, Collie Weed And Cornbread by: jmcguiness03
  November 17, 2011, 05:37
  Some call him a genius, others claim he's certifiably insane, a madman. Truth is, he's both, but more importantly, Lee Perry is a towering…
- Vinyl Works By Fire Foxiness by: jmcguiness03
  May 15, 2011, 12:28
  Fire Foxiness is a product and labor of love that turns old and cherished vinyl into products like clocks, bowls, earring hangers, book ends,…
- Interview with Los Angeles Artist Rolen Anton Romanes by: jmcguiness03
  April 16, 2011, 14:43
  This is an interview with a friend of mine that I met about 4-5 years ago in printmaking class at Los Angeles City College. Rolen was astounding…
- Steve Vai's Mothership Studio by: jmcguiness03
  March 19, 2011, 11:42
  My friends over at Wavaflow Studios are taking over managing Steve Vai's Mothership Studios. The owner of Wavaflow, Wagner Fulco, actually worked at Mothership…
- The Boombox by: jmcguiness03
  January 23, 2011, 21:12
  History Of The Boombox The idea of taking prerecorded music on the go has probably been around a lot longer than the last 50 years when…
- David Stone Martin – LP Covers And Artwork by: jmcguiness03
  January 16, 2011, 14:36
  David Stone Martin - LP Covers And Artwork Worldwide, David Stone Martin is one of the most heavily collected Jazz artists, even though he…
- Burt Goldblatt – Album Covers and Photography by: jmcguiness03
  January 10, 2011, 14:01
  Burt Goldblatt - Album Covers and Photography "Burt was about the funniest, most talented man I ever knew. He and his wife…
- Interview with Manson And Tarantino from Bboy Mafia by: jmcguiness03
  December 18, 2010, 15:18
  B-Boy Mafia Itunes B-Boy Mafia - Legendary Mix CD This is an interview with San Diego area Bboy pioneer Manson (aka Mansini) who's…
- John Coltrane - A Love Supreme by: jmcguiness03
  December 4, 2010, 15:48
  John Coltrane - A Love Supreme DEAR LISTENER: ALL PRAISE BE TO GOD TO WHOM ALL PRAISE IS DUE. Let us pursue Him in the righteous path.…
- Ryan Baysa Jazz Portraits & Interview by: jmcguiness03
  September 18, 2010, 11:23
  Ryan Baysa is an artist whose work I became aware of through some mutual friends and from seeing flyers of his exhibits at venues I hit up occasionally. When…
- The Love Project Journey - August 25, 2010 by: jmcguiness03
  September 6, 2010, 12:19
  The Love Project Journey - August 25, 2010 Sometimes timing is everything. Sometimes things work out coincidentally. However fate may have it, it all…
- Cal Tjader Quintet - Cal Tjader Quintet by: jmcguiness03
  September 5, 2010, 19:47
  Cal Tjader Quintet - Cal Tjader Quintet IN THE MIDDLE OF 1954, Cal Tjader formed a Latin jazz quintet and went to work at the Macumba in San…
- Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers – Jazz At The Corner Of The World Vol 2 by: jmcguiness03
  August 30, 2010, 20:05
  Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers – Jazz At The Corner Of The World Vol 2 ART BLAKEY and his various but unvaryingly persuasive quintets have…
- Lee Morgan - Charisma by: jmcguiness03
  August 21, 2010, 11:37
  Lee Morgan - Charisma Wherever the jazz winds blow, you'll find Lee Morgan blowing straight ahead and swinging. He blows with an unflagging zest…
- Style Elements 13th Anniversary - Battle Zone 2010 by: jmcguiness03
  August 18, 2010, 21:08
  Here's some footage and photos from the Style Elements 16th Anniversary/Battle Zone Bboy/Bgirl 2v2 battles, organized by the main man Frankie…
- Nathan Davis - Makatuka by: jmcguiness03
  August 17, 2010, 21:40
  Nathan Davis - Makatuka LP When you have been in radio for Twenty-Six years playing all kinds of music, you kind of get an "ear" for something…
- Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle - On Stage Vol. 1 by: jmcguiness03
  August 2, 2010, 22:31
  Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle - On Stage Vol. 1 This is one of three LP's pressed by SteepleChase Records that were born from a 1975…
- Lonnie Liston Smith Discography by: jmcguiness03
  August 1, 2010, 15:47
  Lonnie Lonnie Liston Smith Discography I'm in a serious Lonnie Liston Smith zone right now, which is a good thing. Besides his own slick…
- Miles & Monk In The Sky - Jazz Legends Autographed Piano Art Piece by: jmcguiness03
  June 17, 2010, 18:44
  This is one of most amazing projects that I've ever heard of. Of course, I'm probably biased in that declaration, as I'm a Jazz…
- DJ Quik - The Book of David WavaFlow Studios Listening Party by: jmcguiness03
  June 3, 2010, 19:23
  DJ Quik - The Book of David WavaFlow Studios Listening Party I've worked and interned at this studio, getting back in a couple times this past…
- Cory Strassburger's Senza Peso Project by: jmcguiness03
  May 11, 2010, 16:16
  Senza Peso Title Page This is an amazing project being completed by a couple friends of mine, along with a team of musicians, visual artists,…
- Ron Carter - Spanish Blue by: jmcguiness03
  May 5, 2010, 11:09
  Ron Carter - Spanish Blue Barcelona, 1964. Ron Carter was on tour with the Miles Davis Quintet. He and Miles were using their free time…
- Coleman Hawkins - Soul by: jmcguiness03
  April 28, 2010, 00:45
  Coleman Hawkins - Soul Coleman Hawkins achieved great recognition and acclaim with the orchestra of Fletcher Henderson between 1923 and 1934 but his…
- Dizzy Gillespie & Charlie Parker - Groovin' High by: jmcguiness03
  April 26, 2010, 21:34
  Dizzy Gillespie & Charlie Parker - Groovin' High A quarter-century ago, Bop was a revolution in music, a revolution as enthusiastically…
Category: Hip-Hop (50)
- Big Fun In The Big Town Documentary by: jmcguiness03
  May 14, 2012, 14:35
  If you think the title of this DVD sounds like a struggling foreigner's attempt to describe his trip to New York City during the formative years of a…
- Out of the Darkness: The Best of Organized Noize by: jmcguiness03
  May 11, 2012, 12:41
  mixed by Trackstar the DJ @djtrackstar hosted by Big Rube @BigRube presented by Devil's Pie, Smoking Section, 2DopeBoyz and Maurice…
- House Shoes - The Makings 1 & 2 by: jmcguiness03
  May 5, 2012, 12:21
  House Shoes is getting down for his right now. His debut album Let It Go is due June 19th, after spending a couple decades DJing, producing, and pressing…
- RIP MCA of the Beastie Boys by: jmcguiness03
  May 4, 2012, 13:40
  ANOTHER sad day in Hip-Hop, and in music as a whole. Cancer is a motherfucker. Our best wishes go out to the Yauch family as Adam announced that he has…
- Slum Village - The Dirty Slums (Mixtape) by: jmcguiness03
  March 27, 2012, 15:04
  Slum Village - The Dirty Slums (Mixtape) Slum Village seems to be one of those groups that's more like an institution at this point, where members…
- Analog Burners - Roy Ayers Stoned Soul Picnic RMX by: jmcguiness03
  March 25, 2012, 15:02
  Analog Burners - Roy Ayers Stoned Soul Picnic RMX
- Kutmah presents Worldwide Family Vol.2 by: jmcguiness03
  March 16, 2012, 11:18
  Brownswood Recordings is delighted to announce that the second volume of its ‘Worldwide Family’ series comes courtesy of LA native Kutmah,…
- The Roots - Undun LP by: jmcguiness03
  March 13, 2012, 23:14
  Yes, so glad this finally arrived. I had been hitting up (unsuccessfully) @questlove and @theroots since the December "Full LP Stream" hit the NPR…
- DJ P-SOL Presents The Lord Finesse Files Vol.1 by: jmcguiness03
  March 13, 2012, 19:29
  earforce1: DJ P-SOL Presents The Lord Finesse Files Vol.1. I made this mix for one reason; I’m a big fan of Lord Finesse. No gimmicks, just a…
- Action Bronson - Blue Chips by: jmcguiness03
  March 12, 2012, 19:28
  Action Bronson - Blue Chips "We didn't over-think it, we just had fun making music with no pressures of making a 'hit song,' clearing…
- (J.U.i.C.E.) international hip-hop artist exchange program with AGYA in Uganda by: jmcguiness03
  February 4, 2012, 19:08
  This is going to be the 3rd group of Hip-Hoppers that I know of going to Uganda in the past 3 years in a cultural exchange. The first group was Crazy Legs,…
- Strictly Cassette by: jmcguiness03
  January 30, 2012, 18:53
  Strictly Cassette is a new website/blog that's been collected, compiled and presented as a cassette archive. Seeing it all come together…
- L-Fudge - Liquid - What If - Show Me Your Gratitude 12" by: jmcguiness03
  January 13, 2012, 20:11
  L-Fudge - Liquid - What If - Show Me Your Gratitude 12" Great moments in Hip-Hop 12"s - L-Fudge, Mike Zoot, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Skam & Kweli -…
- "Slang Yourself" Documentary by Walter Gross by: jmcguiness03
  December 5, 2011, 20:41
  Slang Yourself is an excellent short film by the homie @waltergross, a staple of the DIY LA beat scene. I'd heard his beats for a while, and some…
- Freestyle Session 14 - Circus Hollywood by: jmcguiness03
  August 30, 2011, 23:45
  And listen to those breaks gettin slapped by the Djs. The Freestyle Sessions 14th Year jam was a perfect ending…
- Cut Chemist's Tunnel Vision Tour - Los Angeles by: jmcguiness03
  August 19, 2011, 03:41
  I went and checked out the LA-area stops of Cut Chemist's ”Tunnel Vision” tour this week. For shows on a Tuesday and…
- Czeslaw Bartkowski / Analog Burners - Drum Dream by: jmcguiness03
  July 23, 2011, 22:08
  This is an album that remakes and was inspired by the Polish Jazz drummer Czeslaw Bartkowski. Each track was chopped, rearranged and freaked by Mensa-El…
- Excursions By Mick Boogie by: jmcguiness03
  July 19, 2011, 23:14
  A NOTE FROM MICK BOOGIE A Tribe Called Quest is one of my favorite groups of all time... in any genre of music. After seeing Michael Rapaport's amazing…
- DJ Mark Luv Live @ Juice Vol. 1 by: jmcguiness03
  May 19, 2011, 11:01
  DJ Mark Luv Live @ Juice Vol. 1 Best of BBoy Breaks at the premiere spot for BBoys. Juice @ L.A.! Hosted By Kenzo Roc from The Cirkle Khingz! http://www…
- Mensa-El & Captain Moor - "Tron" Voyage by: jmcguiness03
  March 28, 2011, 02:03
  Mensa-El & Captain Moor - "Tron" Voyage I made this album about 4 years ago during one of those deep, dark, cold Pennsylvania winters.…
- Mighty 4 Humboldt by: jmcguiness03
  March 25, 2011, 21:03
  Mighty 4 Humboldt Mighty 4 Humboldt was a great time, as we attempted to bring the most official jam to ever make it to the Lost Coast. Major contributions…
- The Beat Swap Meet by: jmcguiness03
  March 21, 2011, 09:03
  "From Percee P's surprise acapella performance.. to Alchemist strolling through so nonchalantly.. to Ras G telling…
- Polar Bear Graffiti Project Keo from Rock Angelz Crew & Mensa-El by: jmcguiness03
  March 7, 2011, 10:58
  Polar Bear Graffiti Project Keo from Rock Angelz Crew & Mensa-El This was a cool little project I was asked to be a part of. Much love to Amy…
- J-Dilla Foundation by: jmcguiness03
  January 29, 2011, 12:21
  In his short 32 years, Jay-Dee left us with a catalog and legacy unmatched by many in the Hip-Hop world. His mission and goals outside of that were even…
- Beats, Rhymes & Life - The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest Documentary by: jmcguiness03
  January 19, 2011, 22:42
- Interview With BP&Odds for The Vacany Release by: jmcguiness03
  January 19, 2011, 10:43
  These are some of the coolest, most down to earth Hip-Hoppers that I've met here in L.A. Or it could just be that we met was at my favorite…
- Deejay Analog All 45's Mix by: jmcguiness03
  January 12, 2011, 10:42
  Deejay Analog All 45's Mix This is an all 45 rpm, 7" vinyl mix by Deejay Analog of the Beat Hackerz. Slick from 00:00 to its end at…
- DJ Frane - Digging Society Radio Mix by: jmcguiness03
  January 12, 2011, 10:42
  DJ Frane - Digging Society Radio Mix DJ Frane has put out a trio of albums I love; Frane's Fantastic Boatride, Electric Garden Of…
- JUiCE Fundraiser 2009 by: jmcguiness03
  January 5, 2011, 22:42
  JUiCE Fundraiser 2009 Fundraiser was a complete success, everyone rocked it & all the stars shone, just as they should. Thanks…
- Interview with Manson And Tarantino from Bboy Mafia by: jmcguiness03
  December 18, 2010, 15:18
  B-Boy Mafia Itunes B-Boy Mafia - Legendary Mix CD This is an interview with San Diego area Bboy pioneer Manson (aka Mansini) who's…
- Old School Hip Hip-Hop Tapes Blog by: jmcguiness03
  September 19, 2010, 12:15
  Blogger Dutch (from the Netherlands no less) has an amazing collection of classic live Hip-Hop tapes/recordings from 1979-1989.
- Style Elements 13th Anniversary - Battle Zone 2010 by: jmcguiness03
  August 18, 2010, 21:08
  Here's some footage and photos from the Style Elements 16th Anniversary/Battle Zone Bboy/Bgirl 2v2 battles, organized by the main man Frankie…
- DJ Quik - The Book of David WavaFlow Studios Listening Party by: jmcguiness03
  June 3, 2010, 19:23
  DJ Quik - The Book of David WavaFlow Studios Listening Party I've worked and interned at this studio, getting back in a couple times this past…
- DJ Frane Super Cuts – Superset (13 Djs, 1 Mix) by: jmcguiness03
  June 1, 2010, 22:45
  Super Cuts always made it jump off every time, and there was usually a guest DJ or two, in what amounted to be a hell of a lineup by the time…
- Bouncing Cats Premier 5/20/2010- Rocksteady Crew In Uganda Documentary by: jmcguiness03
  May 17, 2010, 12:45
  Styles Upon Styles from (http://ervinarana.blogspot.com) As I mentioned before, a couple years ago I was in Uganda with Crazy Legs & Ynot of the…
- Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Beat Junkies - Word Of Mouth Tour, Tramps NYC 1999 by: jmcguiness03
  April 16, 2010, 13:22
  Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Beat…
- 2nd Annual JUiCE Hip Hop Dance Festival by: jmcguiness03
  March 29, 2009, 14:02
  Here are some photos from the JHHDF taken by Fizzah Raza. As a disclaimer, I'm going to mention that I straight-up jacked these from her website…
- Category: Mixes (20)
  - Out of the Darkness: The Best of Organized Noize by: jmcguiness03
    May 11, 2012, 12:41
    mixed by Trackstar the DJ @djtrackstar hosted by Big Rube @BigRube presented by Devil's Pie, Smoking Section, 2DopeBoyz and Maurice…
  - House Shoes - The Makings 1 & 2 by: jmcguiness03
    May 5, 2012, 12:21
    House Shoes is getting down for his right now. His debut album Let It Go is due June 19th, after spending a couple decades DJing, producing, and pressing…
  - RIP MCA of the Beastie Boys by: jmcguiness03
    May 4, 2012, 13:40
    ANOTHER sad day in Hip-Hop, and in music as a whole. Cancer is a motherfucker. Our best wishes go out to the Yauch family as Adam announced that he has…
  - Herbie's Birthday Mix By BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble by: jmcguiness03
    April 13, 2012, 10:54
    Recorded Live @ 720 Records, Pittsburgh. Played some of my favorite Herbie Hancock joints to celebrate his 72nd Birthday. Unrehearsed, raw and uncut. Just me…
  - Shaz Illyork - Outdoorsmen - The Opposition by: jmcguiness03
    April 10, 2012, 12:31
    I had to do a mega post here of one of my favorite new artists/MCs Shaz Illyork. Hailing from Queens, New York, Shaz has dropped 4 mixtapes in the past year,…
  - Gil Scott-Heron Tribute Mix by Gilles Peterson by: jmcguiness03
    April 1, 2012, 12:01
    A beautiful mix by crate legend Gilles Peterson. Happy birthday Gil. You may be gone, but your spirit lives strong. RIP Gil Scott-Heron (1st April 1949…
  - OHM Dedication Series #1: Beautiful Swimmers Present Don Cherry by: jmcguiness03
    March 31, 2012, 15:38
    Beautiful Swimmers from Washington D.C. present a brilliant tribute mix to Don Cherry, the multi-instrumentalist best known for playing the cornet &…
  - Slum Village - The Dirty Slums (Mixtape) by: jmcguiness03
    March 27, 2012, 15:04
    Slum Village - The Dirty Slums (Mixtape) Slum Village seems to be one of those groups that's more like an institution at this point, where members…
  - OkayPlayer: AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS # 14: RICH MEDINA by: jmcguiness03
    March 23, 2012, 13:47
    From OkayPlayer. I would do my own little write-up for this mix but this one is helping spread the word about a non-profit, so I'll keep it…
  - Kutmah presents Worldwide Family Vol.2 by: jmcguiness03
    March 16, 2012, 11:18
    Brownswood Recordings is delighted to announce that the second volume of its ‘Worldwide Family’ series comes courtesy of LA native Kutmah,…
  - DJ P-SOL Presents The Lord Finesse Files Vol.1 by: jmcguiness03
    March 13, 2012, 19:29
    earforce1: DJ P-SOL Presents The Lord Finesse Files Vol.1. I made this mix for one reason; I’m a big fan of Lord Finesse. No gimmicks, just a…
  - Action Bronson - Blue Chips by: jmcguiness03
    March 12, 2012, 19:28
    Action Bronson - Blue Chips "We didn't over-think it, we just had fun making music with no pressures of making a 'hit song,' clearing…
  - Homage III - The Cohran Family Philosophy (Mixed by DJ Expo) by: jmcguiness03
    March 7, 2012, 21:03
    This is a collage of sounds from Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and the roots of their music. This half-hour mix is a journey through instrumentals and interviews…
  - Czeslaw Bartkowski / Analog Burners - Drum Dream by: jmcguiness03
    July 23, 2011, 22:08
    This is an album that remakes and was inspired by the Polish Jazz drummer Czeslaw Bartkowski. Each track was chopped, rearranged and freaked by Mensa-El…
  - Excursions By Mick Boogie by: jmcguiness03
    July 19, 2011, 23:14
    A NOTE FROM MICK BOOGIE A Tribe Called Quest is one of my favorite groups of all time... in any genre of music. After seeing Michael Rapaport's amazing…
  - DJ Mark Luv Live @ Juice Vol. 1 by: jmcguiness03
    May 19, 2011, 11:01
    DJ Mark Luv Live @ Juice Vol. 1 Best of BBoy Breaks at the premiere spot for BBoys. Juice @ L.A.! Hosted By Kenzo Roc from The Cirkle Khingz! http://www…
  - Atari Blitzkrieg - The Moments: Anniversary Sampler by: jmcguiness03
    April 13, 2011, 10:39
    Atari Blitzkrieg's "The Moments That Unfold Before Me In Life," is an EP that was set in motion a day after the devastating earthquake hit…
  - Deejay Analog All 45's Mix by: jmcguiness03
    January 12, 2011, 10:42
    Deejay Analog All 45's Mix This is an all 45 rpm, 7" vinyl mix by Deejay Analog of the Beat Hackerz. Slick from 00:00 to its end at…
  - DJ Frane - Digging Society Radio Mix by: jmcguiness03
    January 12, 2011, 10:42
    DJ Frane - Digging Society Radio Mix DJ Frane has put out a trio of albums I love; Frane's Fantastic Boatride, Electric Garden Of…
  - DJ Frane Super Cuts – Superset (13 Djs, 1 Mix) by: jmcguiness03
    June 1, 2010, 22:45
    Super Cuts always made it jump off every time, and there was usually a guest DJ or two, in what amounted to be a hell of a lineup by the time…
- Category: BBoys/BGirls (10)
  - Freestyle Session 14 - Circus Hollywood by: jmcguiness03
    August 30, 2011, 23:45
    And listen to those breaks gettin slapped by the Djs. The Freestyle Sessions 14th Year jam was a perfect ending…
  - Mighty 4 Humboldt by: jmcguiness03
    March 25, 2011, 21:03
    Mighty 4 Humboldt Mighty 4 Humboldt was a great time, as we attempted to bring the most official jam to ever make it to the Lost Coast. Major contributions…
  - The Beat Swap Meet by: jmcguiness03
    March 21, 2011, 09:03
    "From Percee P's surprise acapella performance.. to Alchemist strolling through so nonchalantly.. to Ras G telling…
  - Paulskeee, Master Culture And J.U.i.C.E. Present...Mighty 4 Humboldt by: jmcguiness03
    February 1, 2011, 10:43
    Paulskeee, Master Culture & J.U.i.C.E. Present...Mighty 4 Humboldt Workshops/Performances/1v1Battles 0 Hosted by Vietnam Judges - Lil Rock…
  - JUiCE Fundraiser 2009 by: jmcguiness03
    January 5, 2011, 22:42
    JUiCE Fundraiser 2009 Fundraiser was a complete success, everyone rocked it & all the stars shone, just as they should. Thanks…
  - Interview with Manson And Tarantino from Bboy Mafia by: jmcguiness03
    December 18, 2010, 15:18
    B-Boy Mafia Itunes B-Boy Mafia - Legendary Mix CD This is an interview with San Diego area Bboy pioneer Manson (aka Mansini) who's…
  - Old School Hip Hip-Hop Tapes Blog by: jmcguiness03
    September 19, 2010, 12:15
    Blogger Dutch (from the Netherlands no less) has an amazing collection of classic live Hip-Hop tapes/recordings from 1979-1989.
  - Style Elements 13th Anniversary - Battle Zone 2010 by: jmcguiness03
    August 18, 2010, 21:08
    Here's some footage and photos from the Style Elements 16th Anniversary/Battle Zone Bboy/Bgirl 2v2 battles, organized by the main man Frankie…
  - Bouncing Cats Premier 5/20/2010- Rocksteady Crew In Uganda Documentary by: jmcguiness03
    May 17, 2010, 12:45
    Styles Upon Styles from (http://ervinarana.blogspot.com) As I mentioned before, a couple years ago I was in Uganda with Crazy Legs & Ynot of the…
  - 2nd Annual JUiCE Hip Hop Dance Festival by: jmcguiness03
    March 29, 2009, 14:02
    Here are some photos from the JHHDF taken by Fizzah Raza. As a disclaimer, I'm going to mention that I straight-up jacked these from her website…
- Category: DJs-Beats-Producers (24)
  - House Shoes - The Makings 1 & 2 by: jmcguiness03
    May 5, 2012, 12:21
    House Shoes is getting down for his right now. His debut album Let It Go is due June 19th, after spending a couple decades DJing, producing, and pressing…
  - Analog Burners - Roy Ayers Stoned Soul Picnic RMX by: jmcguiness03
    March 25, 2012, 15:02
    Analog Burners - Roy Ayers Stoned Soul Picnic RMX
  - (J.U.i.C.E.) international hip-hop artist exchange program with AGYA in Uganda by: jmcguiness03
    February 4, 2012, 19:08
    This is going to be the 3rd group of Hip-Hoppers that I know of going to Uganda in the past 3 years in a cultural exchange. The first group was Crazy Legs,…
  - "Slang Yourself" Documentary by Walter Gross by: jmcguiness03
    December 5, 2011, 20:41
    Slang Yourself is an excellent short film by the homie @waltergross, a staple of the DIY LA beat scene. I'd heard his beats for a while, and some…
  - Freestyle Session 14 - Circus Hollywood by: jmcguiness03
    August 30, 2011, 23:45
    And listen to those breaks gettin slapped by the Djs. The Freestyle Sessions 14th Year jam was a perfect ending…
  - Cut Chemist's Tunnel Vision Tour - Los Angeles by: jmcguiness03
    August 19, 2011, 03:41
    I went and checked out the LA-area stops of Cut Chemist's ”Tunnel Vision” tour this week. For shows on a Tuesday and…
  - Czeslaw Bartkowski / Analog Burners - Drum Dream by: jmcguiness03
    July 23, 2011, 22:08
    This is an album that remakes and was inspired by the Polish Jazz drummer Czeslaw Bartkowski. Each track was chopped, rearranged and freaked by Mensa-El…
  - Excursions By Mick Boogie by: jmcguiness03
    July 19, 2011, 23:14
    A NOTE FROM MICK BOOGIE A Tribe Called Quest is one of my favorite groups of all time... in any genre of music. After seeing Michael Rapaport's amazing…
  - DJ Mark Luv Live @ Juice Vol. 1 by: jmcguiness03
    May 19, 2011, 11:01
    DJ Mark Luv Live @ Juice Vol. 1 Best of BBoy Breaks at the premiere spot for BBoys. Juice @ L.A.! Hosted By Kenzo Roc from The Cirkle Khingz! http://www…
  - Mensa-El & Captain Moor - "Tron" Voyage by: jmcguiness03
    March 28, 2011, 02:03
    Mensa-El & Captain Moor - "Tron" Voyage I made this album about 4 years ago during one of those deep, dark, cold Pennsylvania winters.…
  - Mighty 4 Humboldt by: jmcguiness03
    March 25, 2011, 21:03
    Mighty 4 Humboldt Mighty 4 Humboldt was a great time, as we attempted to bring the most official jam to ever make it to the Lost Coast. Major contributions…
  - The Beat Swap Meet by: jmcguiness03
    March 21, 2011, 09:03
    "From Percee P's surprise acapella performance.. to Alchemist strolling through so nonchalantly.. to Ras G telling…
  - J-Dilla Foundation by: jmcguiness03
    January 29, 2011, 12:21
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