Podcasts by Koal Bees Jazz, Funk, Soul Show Podcast

Episode 189: Koal Bee 474 -Sneakers54 Collection (16-11-2023) Sneakers Thursday 3's + Marcos Valle from 2023-11-16T21:34:54

Koal Bee 474 -Sneakers54 Collection (16-11-2023) Sneakers Thursday 3's + Marcos Valle - "Sempre" 
Happy 80th birthday to the legendary Bossa man Marcos Valle !....many thanks to @faroutrecord...

Episode 188: Koal Bee 473 -Sneakers54 Collection (02-11-2023) 2 Heavy 4 Some - Storm Music from 2023-11-03T20:03:24

Koal Bee 473 -Sneakers54 Collection (02-11-2023) 2 Heavy 4 Some - Storm Music
A storm is brewing so we quickly whipped up an impromptu playlist ..."2 heavy 4 some", great for whipping up a st...

Episode 187: Koal Bee 472 -Sneakers54 Collection (16-10-2023) Sneakers Monday Music Elexir from 2023-10-16T22:57:50

Koal Bee 472 -Sneakers54 Collection (16-10-2023) "Sneakers Monday Music Elexir"
As the nights draw in and the cold weather kicks in we put together a  Monday night show because its been way t...

Episode 186: Koal Bee 471-Sneakers54 Collection (05-09-2023) Sneakers Makes It's Mark. from 2023-09-05T23:42:14

Koal Bee 471 -Sneakers54 Collection (05-09-2023) Sneakers Makes It's Mark.
Another excellent playlist from an avid listener of the show! Mark Harris has followed the show for many years and h...

Episode 185: Koal Bee 470 -Sneakers54 Collection (13-08-2023) Sneakers Seawind Sunday from 2023-08-15T22:49:02

Koal Bee 470 -Sneakers54 Collection (13-08-2023) Sneakers Seawind Sunday
After a sleepless night I turned up at the studio at an unearthly hour on Sunday morning.
The production team could...

Episode 184: Koal Bee 469 -Sneakers54 Collection (18-07-2023) Sunny Jace 2023 from 2023-07-18T22:43:24

Koal Bee 469 -Sneakers54 Collection (18-07-2023) Sunny Jace 2023
A show featauring lots of music selected by a very good friend of mine - "Jace AKA Matt from Sunny Brighton"
I met Matt thr...

Episode 183: Show 468-Sneakers54 Collection (29.06.23)"Sneakers Cretan Beach Vibes" from 2023-06-29T23:20:26

Show 468-Sneakers54 Collection (29.06.23) "Sneakers Cretan Beach Vibes"
On our return from an amazing holiday on the Greek island of Crete I've whacked loads of chilled beats into the bag. So...

Episode 182: Koal Bee 467 -Sneakers54 Collection (28-05 2023) Sneakers Bank Holiday Bliss from 2023-05-28T22:38:31

Koal Bee 467 -Sneakers54 Collection (28-05 2023) Sneakers Bank Holiday Bliss...A list put togteher a few weeks ago and broadcast under the influence of a fiar few posg glasses of Pimms ....lets ...

Episode 181: Koal Bee 466 -Sneakers54 Collection (24-04 2023) Sneakers Crew - Loyals&Patels from 2023-04-24T22:35:09

"Show 466 -Sneakers54 Collection (24-04 2023) Sneakers Crew - Loyals & Patels ...A list grabbed from a Sneakers Crew visit to West Sussex ...Lots of Leon Ware/Leroy Hutson/Azymuth/Mamond,/Ji...

Episode 180: Koal Bee 465 -Sneakers54 Collection (04-04 2023) Music - Watkins Way from 2023-04-04T23:21:21

"Show 465 - Music - Watkins Way"...Our number one listener "Kevin Watkins" was the first to send me a list of tunes to feature on the show in our new feature "Listeners Phew" and boy, he slected...

Episode 179: Koal Bee 464 -Sneakers54 Collection (07-03-2023) Koal's Birthday Beats 2023. from 2023-03-08T00:04:08

Koal Bee 464 -Sneakers54 Collection (07-03-2023) Koal's Birthday Beats 2023. Once again it's a chance for me to play what I like, even more so than usual. Hope you enjoy the show and thanks for ...

Episode 178: Koal Bee 463 -Sneakers54 Collection (22-02-2023) Sneaky Format from 2023-02-22T08:24:38

Koal Bee 463 -Sneakers54 Collection (22-02-2023) Sneaky Format 
A sneak attack, change in format ...Hope you enjoy the show.
.... If you wish to get in touch please email me.. koal@sneaker...

Episode 177: Koal Bee 462 -Sneakers54 Collection (24-01-2023) Sneakers Place - Take 2 from 2023-01-25T00:15:52

Koal Bee 462 -Sneakers54 Collection (24-01-2023) Sneakers Place - Take 2
More tunes from Koal Bee's Place Xmas gathering ...Hope you enjoy the show
.... If you wish to get in touch please...

Episode 176: Koal Bee 461-Sneakers54 Collection (10-01-23) Sneakers"Koal Bees Place"Albums from 2023-01-10T22:37:09

Show 461-Sneakers54 Collection (10.01.23) Sneakers "Koal Bee's place" Albums. 

Happy new year all !
Over the holidays we had friends over and spent some time playing some of our favouri...

Episode 175: Show 460-Sneakers54 Collection (22.12.22):Sneakers Xmas Show from 2022-12-22T10:33:41

Show 460-Sneakers54 Collection (22.12.22) Sneakers Xmas Show
As promised ....Over 3 hours of great tunes, a mixed bag for the festive break. Hope you all have a great Christmas  ! ...after th...

Episode 174: Show 459-Sneakers54 Collection (09-12-2022) Sneaking In Shoreditch. from 2022-12-10T13:21:17

Show 459-Sneakers54 Collection (09-12-2022) Sneaking In Shoreditch.
Getting into town before we are struck by strikes...a real what's in the bag show..coz that how we roll thesedays !
Plea...

Episode 173: Show 458-Sneakers54 Collection (22-11-2022) from 2022-11-24T08:42:22

Show 458-Sneakers54 Collection (22-11-2022) Sneakers Getting Personal
An eventful weekend led to a show thats somewhat disjointed. 
I think it just about works ?...but I'll let the listen...

Episode 172: Koal Bee 457 -Sneakers54 Collection (08-11-2022) Sneakers Forgotten Playlist from 2022-11-09T08:40:18

Show 457-Sneakers54 Collection (108-11-2022) Sneaskers Forgotten Playlist
A playlist I prepared a fair while ago and struggled to remember what was in it. I managed to hopefully get it into a...

Episode 171: Koal Bee Sneakers54 Show 456A -Guest DJ - DJ Mayafra KGML (26-10-2022) from 2022-10-27T16:16:16

Koal Bee Sneakers54 Show 456A -Guest DJ - DJ Mayafra KGML (26-10-2022)
Welcome to a new feature of the show, our guest DJ Mayfra puts together a wonderful set recorded at Mayfra Mansions.
...

Episode 170: Koal Bee 456-Sneakers54 Collection (18-10-22) SNEAKERS54 EP LOUNGE PLAYLIST from 2022-10-18T22:43:12

Show 456-Sneakers54 Collection (18-10-22) SNEAKERS54 EP LOUNGE PLAYLIST
Back in the day we did a few club nights at the EP Lounge and had a playlist that we regularly selected the tunes from....

Episode 169: Koal Bee 352-Sneakers54 Collection (10-05-2018) Albums of Influence from 2022-10-11T20:25:45

A show from the archive sto keep you amused ....hope you enjoy it 

Episode 168: Koal Bee 455-Sneakers54 Collection (22-09-22) Thursday In The 54 Vaults from 2022-09-22T23:04:50

Show 455 -  Thursday In The 54 Vaults
We're getting a bit fancy and dropping into Shoreditch late on a Thursday night like the real hipsters around here !
We had a bag full of tunes we hav...

Episode 167: Koal Bee 454-Sneakers54 Collection (02-09-22) Sneaky Friday Night In from 2022-09-03T00:53:33

Show 454 - A Sneaky Friday In....
For once we decided to break all tradition and stay in on a Friday night ! Let's see what we pulled out of the bag...have a good weekend folks !
Please fe...

Episode 166: Koal Bee 453-Sneakers54 Collection (13-08-22) Hot Digital Box from 2022-08-13T23:11:27

Show 453- The Hot Digital Box
After a slightly boozy lunch in town I popped into the studio in shoreditch to bring out the digital hot box ...all explained in the podcast. UK listeners hope i...

Episode 165: Koal Bee 452-Sneakers54 Collection (24-07-22) Tunes from the Sneaky break from 2022-07-24T22:54:33

Show 452- The Sneaky Break
Unpacking some tunes after a well deserved break on the south coast of the UK.
Revisiting the tunes that we listened to whilst trying to unwind ..nothing too co...

Episode 164: Koal Bee 451-Sneakers54 Collection (20-07-22) Sneakers Melting Pot from 2022-07-20T09:09:21

Show 451 - Sneakers Melting Pot .
I couldn't sleep last night so I thought I'd pop into the studio to sweat buckets and produce a show that ...I know you're gonna listen to ????
Please fee...

Episode 163: Koal Bee 430 -Sneakers54 Collection (15-07-20) Jog With Sneakers(54) from 2022-07-07T16:39:36

Another old show ...one where I was still able to do a bit of jogging ...hope this jogs the memory  a little !! (Sorry)


Show 430 - As we continue with lockdown mode we jog with the be...

Episode 162: Show 346 revisited from 2022-06-27T20:54:45

Another show I did a while back...

 Check out www.beforetheflood.com Show 346... Following my birthday celebrations earlier this week ...The " Birthday Beats Show"" a show we do every yea...

Episode 161: Koal Bee 450-Sneakers54 Collection (24-06-2022) Sneakers Wine Selection from 2022-06-25T09:12:05

Show 450 - Sneakers Wine Selection  ......   We were passing the studio on Friday evening after having a somewhat rare drinking session in Shoreditch. Decided to do a show and it made for an int...

Episode 160: Koal Bee 160-Sneakers54 Collection (30-01-14) Jeffs Faves Revisited from 2022-06-24T07:21:09

An old show paying tribute to  a dear friend who we sadly lost way too soon.

Show No 160 ..As mentioned last week, I wanted to do a show in memory of my friend "Jeff" who passed away just...

Episode 65: Koal Bee 449 -Sneakers54 Collection (01-06-22) Sneakers Soulful Selection from 2022-06-02T10:11:22

Show 449 - Sneakers Soulful Selection  ......   A rare stroll on  the Soulful side of the Sneakers54 vaults to help you through the Jubilee weekend. Teddy P, Phyllis Hyman, Donny Hathaway, Al Jo...

Episode 64: Koal Bee 448 -Sneakers54 Collection (18-05-22) Sneakers Back In Town from 2022-05-18T22:14:38

Show 448 - Back in Town ! ..Yes, dropping into the Shoreditch Studio to spin some summertime tunes on a glorious day in London. Hope you're enjoying the weather the folks. If I can remember how ...

Episode 63: Koal Bee 447 -Sneakers54 Collection (18-04-22) Sneakers Negative Vibes from 2022-04-22T10:38:46

Show 447 - Happy Easter guys. Unfortunately I'm down with the dreaded Covid virus. But it ain't as bad as  it could have been so I'm grateful for that. Had to brave the fever and cough and produ...

Episode 62: Koal Bee 446 -Sneakers54 Koal's Birthday Beats (05-03-22) from 2022-03-04T22:55:49

Show 446 - Koals Birthday Beats Show - Thanks for all the positive vibes after the last show guys.
Its  that time of the year again, its Koals Birthday Beats Show, the time, that I'm even mor...

Episode 61: Koal Bee 445 -Sneakers54 Sunday In Sussex (23-01-22) HNY from 2022-01-26T11:05:15

Show 445 - Happy new year all !, a bit late I know but thats how we roll  ...Send me some positive vibes for my brother guys, all will become clear when you listen to show ..hope you enjoy the t...

Episode 60: Koal Bee 444 -Sneakers54 Collection (24-12-21) Sneakers54 Xmas Whiskey Tunes from 2021-12-24T13:37:02

Show 444 - Yes, I've finally managed to get myself organised and get a Xmas show out in time for the big day. We had a few whiskies in the studio and managed to drop in 3 hours of great tunes to...

Episode 59: Koal Bee 443 -Sneakers54 Collection (21-11-21) Sneakers Tribute to Dr Lonnie Smith - The Funky Sikh from 2021-11-22T23:12:22

Show 443 - Lets not even go there, once again its been way to long since we made it to the studio.As promised we have produced another Tribute to the "Funky Sikh", the jazz legend Dr Lonnie Smith w...

Episode 59: Koal Bee 443 -Sneakers54 Collection (21-11-21) Sneakers Tribute to Dr Lonnie Smith - The Funky Sikh from 2021-11-22T23:12:22

Show 443 - Lets not even go there, once again its been way to long since we made it to the studio.
As promised we have produced another Tribute to the "Funky Sikh", the jazz legend Dr Lonnie ...

Episode 58: Koal Bee 442 -Sneakers54 Collection (15-09-21) Even Rustier Sneakers. from 2021-09-15T22:14:47

Show 442 - I actually managed to keep my promise and get back into the studio within 4 weeks. So lets do this, nothing too extravagant just a mix of tunes that hopefully get your feet tapping and p...

Episode 57: Koal Bee 441 -Sneakers54 Collection (22-08-21) Rusty Sneakers from 2021-08-22T08:00

Show 441 - Another very rare visit to the Studio, Hoping all are well as we slowly step back out into society. Feels really strange heading back into town again but I'm sure we'll get used to it...

Episode 56: Koal Bee 440 -Sneakers54 Collection (16-07-21) Sneakers - A very rare Studio visit from 2021-07-16T09:14:16

Show 440 ....A rare visit to the Studio, I trust you are all well !
Some new tunes plus the odd classic and a few tracks from a Futebol inspired album compiled by the Jazzanova stable. Hope y...

Episode 55: Koal Bee 439 -Sneakers54 Collection (10-06-21) Sneakers Fuzzy Logic Playlist.mp3 from 2021-06-09T22:34:28

Show 439. ..And we're back, no production team this time just a strange diverse playlist. Hope you find at least some of it appealing, I just about remembered which knobs and buttons to twist ...s...

Episode 54: Koal Bee 438 -Sneakers54 Collection (05-05-21) Shuffle Tunes from 2021-05-05T22:00:08

Show 438.. Hope you and your loved ones are well and are coping in these crazy times. Once again it's been a struggle to get into the studio on a regular basis but we managed to get here. As so ma...

Episode 53: Koal Bee 437 -Sneakers54 Collection (19-03-21) K Bee's birthday beats 2021 from 2021-03-19T11:08:56

Show 437.. It's been a while hey ....it's time for the infamous "Birthday Beats" show as yours truly reaches another milestone birthday. The age ends with a zero, take your guess at what comes b...

Episode 52: Koal Bee 436 -Sneakers54 Collection-Just Another Sunday Jazz Show. from 2021-02-16T23:10:45

Show 436.. I know, I know ....it's been a while, but better late than never hey. C'mon gimme a break it's been a tough few months ..."Just another Sunday Jazz Show " to stick with the countless oth...

Episode 50: Koal Bee 435 -Sneakers54 Collection - Xmas West Sussex Studio from 2020-12-26T22:30:36

Show 435..We've just relocated the studio and it's been a stressful few weeks. Thought we would pop in early on Sunday to do a show before you forget all about us. I trust you're having the best C...

Koal Bee 434 -Sneakers54 Collection (16-11-20) S54 Locked Down 2 - Another Sunday Set.mp3 from 2020-11-17T23:58:23

Show 434..Deep in a secret studio in Essex . It's early on a Sunday again sand we arrive bleary eyed and raring to drop some jazzy foot tapping smooth grooves. Hope you enjoy the show folks ...as a...

Koal Bee 433 -Sneakers54 Collection (04-10-20) S54 Locked Down Sunday Chill from 2020-10-04T07:00

Show 433..Finally back into yet another make-shift studio.
It's early on a Sunday so expect some laid back tunes to help you ease into a cold and damp Sunday morning in the uk. Tallking about...

Koal Bee 432 -Sneakers54 Collection (23-08-20) S54 Safe Sunday Jazz from 2020-08-23T10:35:37

Show 432 - A somewhat rare trip to the studio on a Sunday features a new album by Gary Bartz and Maisha that I think the Jazzheads will love!, plus lots of great Jazz, some you'll know some you won...

Koal Bee 431 -Sneakers54 Collection (02-08-20) Sneakers Hot&Safe Jazz Funk from 2020-08-03T07:50:06

A show I found on our database that had been removed....hopefully good for another listen ?

Show 431 - As we continuously get conflicting messages from the government regarding Covid 19,i...

Koal Bee 429 -Sneakers54 Collection (14-06-20) The Revolution Will Not Be Televised from 2020-06-16T23:22:13

Show 429 - The Revolution will not be televised.
At the risk of alienating some of the listeners I felt I had to do a show to raise awareness of the "Black Lives Matter" movement. Being of Asian...

Koal Bee 428 -Sneakers54 Collection (31-05-20) Jogging To S54 Jazz from 2020-05-31T07:00

Show 428 - It's a Sunday morning and I'll be heading off for a jog later on so I thought I'd squeeze in a podcast while I still have the energy . Lots of Roy Ayers, plus James Torme, Steely Dan and...

Koal Bee 427 -Sneakers54 Collection (17-05-20) 2m Jazz Funk from 2020-05-18T11:32:10

Show 427 - As we chill in the garden with a few glasses of wine on a beautiful sunday evening in London we thought we would do another lockdown podcast . Leroy hutson, Deodato, Lonnie Smith(Funky S...

Koal Bee 424 -Sneakers54 Collection (05-04-2020) Follow @Sneakers54collection on Instagram from 2020-04-05T23:57:53

Show 424 Recorded in a make shift studio as we self isolate in these very strange times. Hoping to bring you some solace in the music with some tunes I've added to the collection recently. As alway...

Latin Explosion- djhughie_koal&Bazz 2019-12-04 from 2019-12-15T17:33:11

Bazz and I were invited to the Colourful Radio Studios to select some of our favourite tunes and chat about the music. Hope you enjoy it.
Koal Bee

Koal Bee 418 -Sneakers54 Collection (12-12-2019) Rare Ayers&Phyllis.mp3 from 2019-12-12T15:00

A last from the past ..something to keep you busy ..new show coming soon folks 
Show 418 - Forget Red, Blue or Green, vote for Sneakers 54 today ! Plenty of soulful album tracks that never ge...

Koal Bee 417 -Sneakers54 Collection (05-12-2019) Sneakers Club bag from 2019-12-06T14:55:12

Show 417 - Hope you enjoyed the Grover tunes last week. This week we mix it up and visit all corners of the Jazz Funk spectrum.....see you at 2pm folks !
#JazzFunkSoul&Fusion #HotLatinVibes<...

Koal Bee - Interviewed By DJ Hughie On Colourful Radio (06-08-2019) from 2019-08-11T19:22:12

I was invited back to Colourful radio by DJ Hughie to select some of my favourite tunes and and have a lighthearted chat (nothing too serious) about my musical influences and why I had chosen the ...

Koal Bee 401-Sneakers54 Collection (01-08-2019) Milestone 401-The Almost 400 playlist from 2019-08-01T14:00

Show 401, the reserve playlist gets a spin....thanks for all the kind messages last week, much appreciated !... join me at 2pm for some more scorching tunes !
#JazzFunkSoul&Fusion #HotLatinV...

Koal Bee 384-Sneakers54 Collection (21-03-2019) No 1 On Podomatic S54.mp3 from 2019-03-21T14:00

Show 384 - Following the new found No 1 status it's gonna be tough to produce a playlist that deserves that accolade !, but we'll give it a go .....hope you can join me !
Catch the show every Th...

Koal Bee-Interviewed on DJ Hughies_Latin-Explosion(06-03-2019) from 2019-02-28T14:03:24

DJ Hughie invited me to the Colourful Radio studios in the heart of London to select some tunes and talk about how I got the passion for music and how the radio shows came about.
Hope you enjoy ...

Koal Bee 374-Sneakers54 Collection (20-12-2018) Sneakers Xmas Boogie Bus from 2018-12-20T15:00

Show 374 - Time to get on the Sneakers Boogie Bus...2 hours of non-stop boogie to help get you in the party mood... Catch the show every Thursday 2pm-4pm(GMT) on JFSR, it'll be great to have your c...

Koal Bee 366-Sneakers54 Collection (27-09-2018) Crackers Essential Vibes from 2018-09-27T13:35:55

Show 366...As mentioned earlier this week due to popular demand we're hitting the Crackers nightclub tunes big time today.
Join me for today's Sneakers54 collection from 2pm-4pm(GMT)
Catch th...

Koal Bee 339-Sneakers54 Collection (11-01-2018) Best of S54 2017-Show 2 from 2018-01-11T15:00

Be aware of climate change, this video will change your outlook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFmVRsQho4Y Check out www.beforetheflood.com

Show 339... Had some great feedback last week so...

Koal Bee 338-Sneakers54 Collection (04-01-2018) Best of S54 2017-Show 1 from 2018-01-04T15:00

Show 338...A selection of the best tunes from the S54 shows of 2017....tunes to ease you back to work after the Christmas break.
Join me for today's Sneakers54 collection from 2pm-4pm(GMT).Catch...

Koal Bee 336-Sneakers54 Collection (21-12-2017) Sneakers Christmas Boogie Beats 2017 from 2017-12-21T15:00

Show 336...Music to stop shopping to ! ... If you ain't done it by now, forget it, it's not your thing ! Get your vocal chords ready, we're having a Xmas sing along.
Thanks for listening and hav...

Koal Bee 300-Sneakers54 Collection (26-01-2017) Show 300 -Koal's Fusion Phew from 2017-01-26T15:00

Show 300 ..yes 300 !, that's 600 hours of music from the Sneakers vaults on JFSR. We're going to celebrate today with "Koal's Fusion Phew" ....I think you may just enjoy it.
This could be a wate...

Episode 246: Koal Bee 246-Sneakers54 Collection (12-11-2015) - All N All from 2015-11-12T15:00

Hi all, I now have more space on the website  to upload shows I've removed in the past ...Here's an old show to keep you going till the next one guys 

Show 246. ...In this weeks show we f...

Koal Bee 200-Sneakers54 Collection (20-11-2014) 200th show Jazz Funk Legends from 2014-11-20T15:00

Show 200... Lots of listeners pop into the studio as we celebrate a milestone show with tunes from Jazz Funk legends – past & present!
. If I missed your shout I’ll catch you next week ...If...

Koal Bee 165-Sneakers54 Collection (13-03-14) Crackers Faves Revisited from 2014-03-13T14:00

Show 165..Due to popular demand, I'm recreating a show I did 2 years ago -"Crackers Faves" 2 hours of music that reminds of the legendary Crackers nightclub in Wardour St W...hope you enjoy it ! Listen

Koal Bee 160-Sneakers54 Collection (30-01-14) Jeff's Tunes from 2014-01-30T15:00:01

Show No 160 ..As mentioned last week, I wanted to do a show in memory of my friend "Jeff" who passed away just before Xmas. 
Jeff always managed to make people smile, even complete strangers....

Koal Bee's Sneakers 54 JazzFunkSoul Radio Show 54 (15-03-2012) - Fifty fourth show from 2012-03-15T15:54:05

Hi All, This weeks show is show No 54 so it's gonna be special !..we'll be playing the tunes that influenced us to start the Sneakers54 crew...PS - due to popular demand I've added show 44 below th...

Koal Bee Radio Show 53 (stageradiolive.com) - Grover 15th Feb 2011 from 2011-02-16T13:38:26

Hi All …. Hope you enjoyed last weeks show ! This weeks show (Show No 53) includes quite a jazzy selection and features a tribute to the great Saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. As usual we finish ...