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Pullin from the Stacks - A Month of Digging from 2023-12-13T18:58:03.045426
Back after being absent for too long. Too much going on in my life and the world to put one of these together, but am trying to get back on track. This is a sample of the various records I've been ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 191 from 2022-03-07T07:08:33.250943
I'm about to head up the coast to see the family but wanted to make sure I got a new episode in before I left! A few from the stacks and a few from recent digs on this one. Tune in! Tracklist: Dick...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 191 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.893657
I'm about to head up the coast to see the family but wanted to make sure I got a new episode in before I left! A few from the stacks and a few from recent digs on this one. Tune in! Tracklist: Dick...
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Knowledge Breaks - Eugene McDaniels from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.891539
The second monthly episode of the Knowledge Breaks series is dedicated to the great Eugene McDaniels aka the Left Rev McD. McDaniels took a turn in the late 1960s from singing more straight-ahead j...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 190 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.890377
Back at it with something a little more mellow, new and old. Huge Rest in Power to the legend Syl Johnson. Thanks everyone for continuing to tune in. Tracklist: Syl Johnson, Elvin Jones, Ken Rhodes...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 189 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.889417
A little something different this week! I bought a Giogio Moroder record the past weekend in San Diego (with a classic sample) and figured I'd switch things up from the more usual PFTS flavor. Dig ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 188 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.888508
A more spacey episode this week as January comes to a close. Don't forget to check out last week's first "Knowledge Breaks" mix if you haven't already! Many thanks as always for tuning in. Tracklis...
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Knowledge Breaks - bell hooks from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.885986
This is the first in a new monthly series I'm hoping to do for 2022: "Knowledge Breaks." Each episode will be a short mix of breakbeats and samples from my collection, overlaid with excerpts from s...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 187 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.885081
A few longer-form mellow jazz and soul selections this week! Tracklist: Lalo Schifrin, Grant Green, Tyrone Davis, O'del Levy, Fania All Stars
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 186 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.884127
Bringing in the new year with some laid-back jazz flavors from a bunch of records I've picked up in the last month or two. Tune in! Tracklist: Luther Lane, Frank Strazzeri, Dale Jacobs Group, Gary ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 185 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.882865
Ending 2021 with a long set of some of my favorite purchases this past year! (I can't really call most of these "digs"). This episode is a combination of some long-time wants I knocked off the list...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 184 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.881920
Heavy on the keys this time around! Joints new and old to meditate with on a chilly December day. Hope everyone is staying warm. Tracklist: Kenny Barron, Billy Cobham, Joe Harnell, Steve Kuhn, Jeff...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 183 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.881015
Back this week with some mellow covers from the vinyl stacks. Thanks again to everyone tuning in! Will try and get a few tasty episodes in this month before the year is up! Tracklist: Sam Fribush T...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 182 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.880001
I've said it before, there's just so much good music - especially that categorized as "jazz" - coming out that isn't necessarily on vinyl. Additionally, I can't necessarily afford every new vinyl r...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 181 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.871254
Back from a trip to the Northwest with some fresh digs! Jazz-related and more on the mellow side. Tune in! Tracklist: Overton Berry Trio, Joy Unlimited, John Cameron Quartet, Ester Miller, Brandee ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 180 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.801962
This past weekend I hit up Egon's store Rappcats where DJ Shadow was selling some of his vast collection. I missed the opening day but snuck in and out on Sunday with a random high school band reco...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 179 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.801053
An amazing record recently landed in my post office box, an absolute classic of an album I honestly never thought I’d see in person let alone get a copy of: Winston Mankunku Ngozi’s quartet masterp...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 178 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.800165
Kept it super mellow on this episode. Some great new releases from New York United and Nala Sinephro, along with some more obscure digs as well. Enjoy! Tracklist: New York United, Nala Sinephro, Ke...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 177 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.799253
RIP Dr. Lonnie Smith. We're back with just a few mostly longer selections for your ears. Digging adventures continue, and more in store in the coming weeks! Thanks again for tuning in. Tracklist: D...
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Jailhouse Lawyers Mix from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.798016
Last month the latest edition of the Jailhouse Lawyer's Handbook was released by the Center for Constitutional Rights and the National Lawyer's Guild. Anyone in prison can write to either organizat...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 176 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.797098
Pulled some classic breaks as well as some dope new jazz covers for this one! Dig in. Tracklist: High Pulp, Julien Lourau, Didier Lockwood, Ian Carrs Nucleus, Monty Alexander
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 175 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.796218
Seven years of Pullin from the Stacks this month! Thanks everyone for supporting and welcome all new listeners. Another stack of new and old releases straight from the wax to the needles to your ea...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 174 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.795295
As summer winds down, Pullin from the Stacks is back with a bunch of new arrivals in the lab! A few from recent digs and others that touched down in the post office box, new releases and old. Hopin...
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Summer Sessions #2 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.794110
Meant to have this together sooner, but you know how it goes. Second Summer Session mix is all beats with a laid back flavor, for the headphones or the ride. Tried to play a few things old and a co...
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Summer Sessions #1 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.793149
Taking a brief break from the usual Pullin from the Stacks schedule to bring everyone a short series of "summer" mixes. Since I don't have enough time these days to plan out and put together someth...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 173 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.792226
Short set of treats that have landed in the PO Box recently or popped up in the record store. Big shout to everyone tuning in! Leave a comment on iTunes or Apple Podcasts if you have a chance! Trac...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 172 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.790256
Just pulled some mellow favorites from the jazz stacks this week, hope you enjoy! If you feel inspired, subscribe, rate and leave a comment on iTunes / Apple Podcasts for me! Many thanks to everyon...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 171 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.789234
Gift of Gab was most definitely a big part of my life's soundtrack since high school. I might have seen Blackalicious in concert more often than any other group. He was one of the most brilliant em...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 170 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.788281
Back with a new session after my first travels since before the pandemic started. The selections here represent a few themes from this past month, in no particular order. Starting this off is a new...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 169 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.787350
Some jazz selections this week as we move into June. I'll be out of state the next couple weeks so there might be a pause in episodes, but I hope to return with a fresh batch of goodies to play! Ma...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 168 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.780766
Back after a short break with a short stack of high quality goodies! Strap the headphones on or roll the windows down and cool out to several records that touched down via US Postal in the past cou...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 167 - Free Palestine! from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.779332
Special FreePalestine! episode dedicated to all the Palestinians under siege and fighting to hold onto their homes and their loved ones while the Israeli state continues to massacre people and stea...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 166 - More Cal Tjader from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.778010
I noticed that the great Cal Tjader passed away around 40 years ago today (May 5th), and while I typically don't like doing death anniversaries, it did feel like a good time to revisit some of his ...
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Jazz 45s Mix for International Jazz Day from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.777041
Since it's both International Jazz Day and 45Friday I figured I'd throw a mix of some jazz 45s together. This is completely rough and raw, I just grabbed a stack of 45s and did this in one take, ju...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 165 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.776157
Took last week off, back at it this week with a short set. Shout out to everyone new tuning in as well as all the folks who've been rolling with us for a minute! Remember to check out twitch.tv/dji...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 164 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.775275
Check my Instagram or Soundcloud for ways to contribute in support Daunte Wright's family and community. Tracklist:Blue Mitchell, Gary Bartz, Young-Holt Limited, Web Web, George Shearing Trio, Herb...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 163 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.774082
After I finished recording this episode, I realized I'd played two records featuring Jorge Santana - one by his group Malo, and another with him as a guest with the Fania All-Stars. I looked him up...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 162 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.773181
It's edging up to 90 degrees in LA this week, so I'm playing a few things that feel more summer than spring this week! Hope the sun is shining wherever you might be listening. Tracklist: Pucho and ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 161 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.772302
Latest episode - some recent digs and old classics. Tracklist: Enoch Light, SHQ and Friends, Odonel Levy, Gabor Szabo, Zimbo Trio, Minnie Riperton, David T. Walker
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 160 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.771405
Back once again with some new and old selections! Appreciate everyone who's been tuning since the beginning, or just recently. Also if you need an additional dose of eclectic vinyl selections, myse...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 159 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.770234
I grew up listening to my mother play piano in the house every day, and it is my favorite instrument. I want to celebrate women like my mom this month - here's a selection of some well-known and le...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 158 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.769317
A belated birthday dedication to the one and only Nina Simone. Admittedly it took me a little while to fully get into Nina's records, even the well-known ones, but these days I always find somethin...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 157 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.768421
Mellow, beautiful tunes this time around. Tracklist: Olli Avenlahti, Garay Trio, Peter Magadini, Azymuth, Chicago Soul Jazz Collective (digital-only), The Sultan's Swing
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 156 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.767476
Piano and keyboard heavy episode this week, including two selections from the legend Chick Corea who sadly passed a few days ago. One of those artists you think will always be around, who made so m...
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dusty but digital vol. 2 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.766283
About a year since the last dusty-but-digi mix, here's a blend of instrumentals copped from Bandcamp and elsewhere. Hopefully a thing or two here that you might not have heard before. Dropped in a ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 155 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.765363
Several inspirational artists left us recently, including the great Junior Mance, whose records I've really loved since DJ Center put me onto him years ago. RIP Mr. Mance, RIP Ricky Powell, RIP Dou...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 154 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.764446
A special all-Stax guest set from Daniel Littlewood, who I've been digging records and sharing music with since we were in high school together. He came through with this selection of favorites fro...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 153 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.763453
Back with a few more upbeat but smooth covers and selections this week! Thought folks would enjoy a few drum breaks, keyboards and smooth basslines. Much appreciation to everyone tuning in! Trackli...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 152 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.757201
Welcoming in 2021 with some more jazz selections. Went back into the stacks for a couple favorites, a few things I hadn't listened to in years, and something new from Amanda Whiting. Hope everyone ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 151 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.756288
Rounding out the year, I selected a few of my favorite 2020 aquisitions - I can't call most of these digs because I think all of them appeared in my mailbox at some point. A few I'd been after fore...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 150 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.755379
Much appreciation to everyone who's tuned in the last six years! We made it to 150 episodes, way farther than I ever anticipated. Couldn't have gotten here without so many folks tuning in. Special ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 149 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.754214
Another stack of records! This time more fusion-oriented joints including some sample classics. Enjoy. Tracklist: Iliad, Sessions III, Jorge Dalto, Fania All-Stars, Jose Mangual, Gary Burton, Jan H...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 148 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.753317
Back at it, direct from the crates to your ears! Eclectic sounds from vinyl new and old. Many thanks for listening! Tracklist: Sylvia Telles, Nucleus, Mekbuda, Paul Bley Quartet, Greg Foat, Freddie...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 147 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.752265
Laid back delights this time around. New and old selections. I hadn't pulled out this Norman Connors in a long minute. And I've probably played the Quiver in a couple sets over the years but that's...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 146 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.750981
Was selecting these tracks as people went to the polls...was feeling a range of emotions and wanted to play tracks that felt serious, hopeful, powerful, and spoke to the need for urgent social chan...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 145 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.749940
A selection of new jazz joints I've mostly found on Bandcamp recently - some digital-only, some not. Also something new from J. Rawls Liquid Crystal Project! Enjoy. Tracklist: Ali Shaheed Muhammad ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 144 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.748839
Back in the crates! Thanks to all the listeners, enjoy! Tracklist: Bossa Rio, Ferrante and Teicher, Gabor Szabo, Paquito D'Rivera, Junior Mance, John Klemmer, George Benson, Matthews Southern Comfort
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 143 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.747624
Went into the crates to pull a few selections from the great jazz label Muse. Tried to stay away from some of the sample-favorites (no Walt Barr or Catalyst this time around). Instead, it's a journ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 142 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.746282
Back once again with a nice, mellow set of selections. Tune in and vibe out. Much appreciated to everyone listening! Tracklist: Art Farmer, Alan Hackshaw, Teruo Nakamura, Dave Hubbard, Roland Hayne...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 141 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.744184
Another musical adventure for your week, a mix of recent finds and some old favorites. Tracklist: Brethren, Jayson Lindh, Sven Wunder, Jack Wilson, Woody Shaw, Ramsey Lewis
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 140 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.743214
Trying to do some more thematic episodes and tributes, and so this week I put together a little tribute to the great Brother Jack McDuff (RIP), who was born September 17th, 1926. I tried to mix dif...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 139 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.742063
Back at you with a new episode. Mostly a bunch of stuff from deep in my own crates that I haven't broken out in some time, and needed a re-listening. Tracklist: Asterud Gilberto, George Duke, Ahmad...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 138 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.741128
Going through all my 45s to cleanse some of the filler, I found a few I'd forgotten about or hadn't played in awhile. So here's a short late summer mix of things. Will try to keep things on schedul...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 137 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.740216
Still a bit off-schedule coming off the move but here's a new episode featuring the recent mail-drops and a couple classics, as well as a short interview snippet from Angela Davis. RIP Steve Grossm...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 136 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.738836
My podcast schedule has been a bit off with the upcoming move, but here's a new episode - this time around it's all digital jazz selections, some newish things found on Bandcamp recently. So much g...
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Random Hip-Hop Records I'm Getting Rid of (Mix) from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.737265
Purging some records as I prepare to move. No track list, just some random funky hip-hop joints from deep in the crates.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 135 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.702167
Had to take a break from the podcast this past month - there's so many more important things happening now that deserved, and continue to deserve, everyone's focus. As I come back to the records, I...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 134 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.701247
Went back into the crates to find a few favorites and a few things I hadn't played in several years. Rock, jazz, soul, blues and things in-between. Enjoy!
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 133 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.700343
A couple months ago, Phil Barnes put out a call for DJs to submit guest sets for his great show on WVUD, the radio station of the University of Delaware. There's a bunch of dope folks who played gr...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 132 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.699402
Another excellent guest mix this week: Bruce Phillips takes the helm. From Bruce: "This mix consists of 45s that I recently acquired and others that I found myself revisiting in the days of quarant...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 131 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.697994
Podcast crossover! Dad Bod Rap Pod takes over the controls and delivers a choice selection of hip-hop cuts! Many thanks to Demone Carter, Nate LeBlanc and David Ma for this one. Tracklist available...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Bonus Episode - Sunday Jazz Stacks from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.687950
Some jazz records from a Sunday morning Instagram Live set - enjoy!
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 130 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.686807
Special guest set! Internationally known producer and professor J. Rawls was kind enough to put together a beautiful set of "favorites that I don't get to play out" for your listening pleasure.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 129 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.685854
Back with some late night jazz vibes recorded live on Instagram last Sunday. Trying to turn around some additional episodes for you all right now, hopefully one a week! For now, enjoy. Tracklist: H...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 128 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.684917
Short tribute set to the legend Bill Withers - some of his originals and some covers of his classics. I tried to play some of my favorite album cuts of his rather than just the singles. This is onc...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 127 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.684
Special tribute episode to Mike Longo and Manu Dibango, who both tragically passed recently due to Coronavirus. I don't like doing tributes to folks who have passed - it's reminder that we need to ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 126 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.682837
Apologies for the hiatus! Been a busy month. New dog, work trip to NYC, and now coronavirus! Lots been happening in the real world and it's slowed the podcast schedule a bit. But now that we're all...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 125 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.681902
Guest set from San Diego producer Evolve-One! Dope selections from classic soul records you might have slept on. Tracklist: Stairsteps, Crown Heights Affair, the Softones, Hot Chocolate, Melvin Van...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 124 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.680998
A few from the archives plus some recent come-ups. Tracklist: Johnny Frigo Sextet, Ravi Shankar, JJ Johnson and Nat Adderley, Gil Scott Heron, RF, Ernie Hines, Pleasure
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dusty but digital no. 1 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.680050
A mix of newish hip-hop, jazz, beats, covers and more that I'm diggin. Tracklist: Evolve-One, The Latebloomer and Moemaw Naedon, Jaubi, DjM Trio, Orgone, Fourth Kind, Anderson Paak, Jason Kearse, N...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 123 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.678719
Back for 2020! A bunch of recent digs from the hometown, plus trades and acquisitions through the mail. Shout out to all the listeners and everyone still digging up this old wax. Tracklist: Jukka E...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 122 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.677793
Ending the year with a few more rock-oriented selections - get ready for lots of guitar riffs and progged-out adventures on this episode. Many thanks to everyone who's continued to tune in! It's be...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 121 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.676859
Went back to NY the other week and hit spots from Nyack to Brooklyn. Here's a few records I brought back with me to Los Angeles. Tracklist: Ocho, David Friedman, Richard Beirach, Tsuyoshi Yamamoto ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 120 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.675956
Idris Muhammad's birthday was November 13, and so I thought I'd do a tribute episode to the legendary drummer (RIP) whose sound shaped so much of jazz, soul, funk, rock and later hip-hop. I was ver...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 119 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.674851
Back with a short and crunchy set this week, almost all 45s I've grabbed in the last month or so, plus a few other treats. Tracklist: Pipp, Willie West, The So On's, Fysah and the Get Down Undergro...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 118 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.673898
Special all-digital episode this week, featuring numerous cover tunes, live versions and originals. Tracklist: DjM Trio, Amos Miller, ddc trio, Liz Vice, Soil and Pimp Sessions, Yussef Kamaal, Jami...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 117 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.672966
First episode broadcasting from the new headquarters in downtown Los Angeles! Jazz vibes and more. Tracklist: Sharon Redd-Ula Hedwig-Charlotte Crossley, Soul Surfers, Ahmad Miller-YNQ, The Souljazz...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 116 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.671386
Guest set and host this week! Digging partner in crime DO77 steps in with a great set of boogie-ish tunes and creates a classic late summer vibe! Tracklist: Dayton, Luther Vandross, Brainstorm, Her...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 115 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.602208
A send-off from NYC, with a few of the records that hadn't been packed up yet. Tracklist: Grupo Monumental, Milton Banana, Joe Cuba Sextet, Emiliano Salvador, Los Reyes 73, Dom Um Romao, Tania Mari...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 114 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.601283
A short set with a few recent pick-ups as we round out the summer. Tracklist: Roy Ayers, Abase, Spirit, Sammy Nestico, Chaffey College Jazz Ensemble
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 113 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.600401
An episode of new releases from the past few years, mostly incredible flavors from the booming European jazz scene, plus a little hometown gospel from the amazing Liz Vice. Tracklist: Ebi Soda, Nic...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 112 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.599491
Back from a trip to Philadelphia with a few selections, plus a couple more from the Brooklyn crates. Enjoy! Tracklist: Walt Barr, Synthesis, Groove Holmes, Connexion, Harold Johnson Sextet, Anthony...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 111 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.598200
Stacks is high! This week marks 23 years since De La Soul released Stakes is High, probably my favorite LP of their incredible catalog. I decided to play a few of the records they sampled in tribut...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 110 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.588308
Old classics and new digs this episode! Tracklist: Central State University Department of Music, Zimbo Trio, Time Cycle, The Outlaw Blues Band, The Soul Surfers, Quincy Jones, Azymuth, Donald Byrd ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 109 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.587331
Special guest mix from Waffles Hidalgo, part of Philly's Vinyl Tap crew! Lots of fresh donuts and soulful goodies from his crates. Check out Soundcloud for the full description, links and tracklist...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 108 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.586144
I'm a little behind schedule this week, but that doesn't mean the music won't still be on point. Went back into the crates for most of this one, plus a few new jazz pieces from overseas. Enjoy! Tra...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 107 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.585193
Another sonic adventure from open drum breaks to piano trios. Tracklist: Mysterious Flying Orchestra, Marcio Montarroyos, Thin Lizzy, The True Loves, New Birth, Bill Evans, Sarah Tandy, Medline
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 106 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.584322
Back to the crates: this episode is recent aquisitions over the past four or five weeks. All kinds of sounds and flavors. Tracklist: Hollins Ferry, Trifle, Time Cycle, Ceasar Frazier, Ruby Rushton,...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 105 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.583440
The third in my series of tributes to legendary (and living) pianists: Ramsey Lewis! So many decades of music, beginning with long-running trios and then evolving and incorporating all variety of s...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 104 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.582319
A tribute to the great Ahmad Jamal: the second in a series of tributes to some of my favorite pianists. I tried to play some lesser-known (or lesser-sampled) cuts from the legendary pianist, from h...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 103 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.581420
Tribute to the living legend Herbie Hancock! An adventure through some of the many styles in which Hancock created and ventured, from funk to solo piano. The piano is my favorite instrument, and th...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 102 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.580509
After a short set, Ian discusses the state and future of the podcast with longtime digging and musical partner Dave aka DO77. Tracklist: Jeff Palmer, Ill Considered, Joe Chambers, Jaubi.
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DJ Ian Head Live All-Vinyl Set at Vinyl Tap from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.579619
Live, all-vinyl set at Vinyl Tap in Philly, PA, January 19, 2019. Many thanks to Duiji and the whole Vinyl Tap crew! I threw some pretty random records in a bag and took the New Jersey Transit trai...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 100 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.578454
For the 100th episode, we take it back to the hip-hop crates for some deep, headphone flavors. Tracklist: Source of Labor, Daily Planet ft. Rita J, Eligh ft. Del, Mr. Lif, The BUMs ft. Mystic, All ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 99 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.577556
Recent digs and jazz selections to start 2019. Tracklist: Circus, Father John D'amico Trio, Mongo Santamaria, Bob Allen, St. Mary's College of Maryland Jazz Ensemble, John Young Trio, Mt. Hood Comm...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 98 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.576672
More mellow jazz digs mostly from Stockholm adventures. Tracklist: Solarplexis, Shoji Yokouchi Quartet, Joao Donato, Salt, Marius Popp, Kenny Bird Orchestra, Joe Sample
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 97 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.575750
Some Swedish jazz and more after a trip to Stockholm. Tracklist: Merit Hemmingson, Monica Zetterlund, Solarplexus, Botkyrka Big Band, Salt, Kjell Ohman, EGBA, Maritza Horn, Meta Roos and Nippe Sylw...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 96 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.574602
Some of my favorite records from the jazz legend Les McCann.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 95 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.572987
A selection of different, classic covers of the standard "Look of Love."
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 94 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.572045
Fusion covers to Brazilian jazz to new Seattle funk.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 93 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.570861
Guest set from DO77 full of jazz fusion treats. Tracklist: tracklist: Flora Purim, Tony Williams Lifetime, Miroslav Vitous, Weather Report, Frank Zappa, Azymuth, Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah, Jaco...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 92 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.569898
An eclectic adventure through jazz, creative cover songs and more. Tracklist: David Newman, The Lewis Express, Lena Horne, Red Garland, Dave Hubbard, Jaubi, Grant Green and Cornell Dupree, Pretty P...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 91 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.568952
Cool out to some jazz digs from a recent Portland trip. Tracklist: Norm Cumming Trio, Zytron, Danny Ward and Reality, Lonnie Liston Smith, Aretha Franklin, Leroy Hutson, Cold Blood, Michael Longo, ...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 89 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.567972
From new UK jazz records to breakbeat classic rock. Tracklist: Ill Considered, 22 Arkestra, Soft Machine, Grover Washington Jr., Jazz is Alive, Osmosis, ZZ Top
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 88 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.564170
More summer jazz cool out flavor. Tracklist: Ray Mantilla Space Station, Pleasure, Cal Tjader, Van Morrison, Mary Lou Williams, Byron Peterson Orchestra, Cymande
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**June Post-Birthday-Summer-Favorites-Mix** from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.502366
A few of my all-time favorite songs blended together for your June cool-out. Tracklist: Nu Shooz, Visioneers, Quantic and Alice Russell, mister T., Five Fingers of Funk, DJ Day, Azimuth, Lifesavas,...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 86 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.501364
Digging up eclectic goodies in Denver, CO. Tracklist: Dalton Jazz Ensemble, Harold Johnson Sextet, Rhythm Combination and Brass, The Soul Surfers, Ray Davies, Elliott Fisher, The Real Thing, Herb G...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 85 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.500412
Some favorites from 70s jazz labels CTI and KUDU. Tracklist: Kenny Burrell, Hank Crawford, Grover Washington, Jr., George Benson, Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws, Quincy Jones, Milt Jackson, Wes Montg...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 84 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.499426
Short but funky episode. Tracklist: sly 5th ave, the futures, beastie boys, patrice rushen, ahmad jamal, bill doggett, the jbs, z.z. hill
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 83 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.497974
Went back into my own stacks for some funky selections. Tracklist: Roy Head, T-Connection, Will Sessions, Smokey Robinson, Blue Mitchell, Gil Scott Heron, Butterfield Blues Band, Bill Withers
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 82 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.493823
The past week of digging excursions turns up all kinds of funk and jazz goodies. Tracklist: Orgone, Asha Puthli, Caesar Frazier, Jazz Fusion, Sergio Mendes, Harold Johnson, Charles Kynard, Donald B...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 81 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.492868
Guest selectors Rob Latebloomer and Damien DFlush of Sideman Records come through to play some ridiculous heat you've never heard before.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 80 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.491861
Various recent digs and selections leaning slightly toward the prog-rock-fusion side. Tracklist: Poe, Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, Go, Kruangbin, Carolyn Franklin, Rick Curtis Affair, The JB's
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 79 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.490529
Another all-45s (or 7inch) episode of treats, with a few donut tributes to J. Dilla. Tracklist: Tenderlonius, Elis Regina, Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band, Bobby Bland, Curtis Mayfield, LV Johnson, Gar...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 78 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.485475
Some dusty jazz selections plus a short tribute to Hugh Masekela.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 77 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.484511
From laid-back funk to jazz grooves and soulful piano solos. Tracklist: Bernice Reagon, Ray Bryant, James Brown, Chocolate Milk, Eddie Senay, Hadley Caliman, Build an Ark, Masaru Imada
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 76 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.483582
Back for 2018 with a heavy set of recent digs - jazz, funk, rock and more! Tracklist: Atlantis, Barduhn, David Axelrod, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers, Black Velvet, Sco...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 75 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.482401
Guest DJ Center comes by to play an incredible jazz set, plus sit down for a brief interview.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 73 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.481264
An episode of more recent jazz releases. Tracklist: Mission, Medline, Slide Five, Ashley Henry, Vijay Iyer, Build an Ark, Quantic, Jukka Eskola Soul Trio, Joe Tatton Trio
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 64 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.480328
An episode dedicated to selections played by Karriem Riggins on his class DJ mix, Music Kaleidoscope.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 63 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.479250
In-between some smooth soul selections, Seattle emcee and author Gabriel Teodros makes an appearance to talk records and Seattle hip-hop pioneer Jonathan Moore (RIP).
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Breaks and Snacks Volume 2 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.478092
A mixtape adventure through breaks, record digging and more.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 59 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.477171
A special guest set from John Morrison.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 58 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.476233
Tribute to David Axelrod and Junie Morrison.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 51 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.475258
Special guest DJ Duiji13 comes through to drop the opening set. All 45s.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 50 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.473657
For the 50th episode, I break the rules and play some of my favorite hip-hop records. Tracklist: Dead Presidents, Slum Brothers, All Natural ft. Lone Catalysts, Raw Produce, Mystik Journeymen, Jugg...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 48 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.472335
An all-Coltrane birthday dedication episode.
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crunch hip-hop album cuts mix from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.471420
Record Store Day special - all-vinyl mix of some of my favorite album-only hip-hop cuts.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 36 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.470235
Jazz originals for Phife Dawg. RIP. Tracklisting: Jack DeJonette's Directions, Lee Morgan, Milt Jackson, Ronnie Foster, Grover Washington, Jr., Grant Green
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 34 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.469330
Pullin out some jazz-fusion selections. Tracklist: Aronson-Garrett Fusion Band, Johnny Hammond, Mike Longo, Audio Directions, Bennie Maupin, Groove Holmes.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 33 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.468345
Guest set from digging compadre David McCullough.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 30 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.467452
Two short sets from guest selector Alex Stange and DJ Ian Head.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 25 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.466294
Digging in Havana: all records dug up on a recent trip to Cuba. Tracklisting: Grupo Irakere, Orquestra Riverside, Grupo Monumental, Los Reyes 73, Grupo De Experimentacion Sonora, Emiliano Salvador,...
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 24 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.465362
A full episode of selections from jazz musician Cal Tjader.
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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 23 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.464431
Soulful digs from a recent trip to Philly, and an extended record store-related conversation.
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Summer Mixtape 2015 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.463427
An upbeat blend of breakbeats, latin, funk, soul and more as we head into summer.
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Pullin From the Breaks Mixtape from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.458296
Minimix of funky 45 breaks sliced and diced for your listening pleasure.
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Pullin From the Stacks - Episode 12 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.457098
Soulful love songs for cold days.
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Zinnstrumentals Vol. 2 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.455579
More beats combined with bites of knowledge from peoples historian Howard Zinn.
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Pullin From the Stacks - Episode 9 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.454343
Two all-vinyl sets from guest DJ Alex Stange.
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Pullin From the Stacks - Episode 8 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.453019
Piano jazz trios. Tracklisting: Duke Ellington, Bobby Timmons, Milton Banana, Lalo Schifrin, Ray Bryant, Mose Allison, The Three Sounds, Stanley Cowell, Lloyd Miller, Sergio Mendes
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Pullin From the Stacks - Episode 7 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.402424
Protest music from the past inspired by events of the present.
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Occasional Mix 13 - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.401532
A few newish hip-hop cuts for your headphones.
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Pullin From the Stacks - Episode 4 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.400560
A selection of cuts from legendary jazz drummer Art Blakey.
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Pullin From the Stacks - Episode 3 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.399083
All 45s on this one. Tracklisting: Richard Roundtree, Jimmy McGriff, Cannonball Adderley Quintet, The Three Sounds, Sharon Jones and more.
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Pullin From the Stacks - Episode 2 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.397940
Featuring Osmosis, Eddie Palmieri, the John Young Trio, Curtis Mayfield, the Supremes, Isaac Hayes and more.
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Pullin From the Stacks - Episode 1 from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.396427
Featuring The Jazz Piano Quartet, Patti Brown, Nina Simone, Tyrone Davis, Chocolate Milk, Mike Longo, Nirvana, The Lloyd Miller Trio and more.
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August Mixtape - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.390908
Something to vibe out to over the last weeks of summer.
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Breaks and Snacks - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.389855
Short break-mix, cuttin up a few joints from the crates.
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Spring - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.388876
Upbeat and funky selections as we finally enter Spring.
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Winter - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.387713
Eclectic grooves and bizarre sounds for your winter travels.
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Fall - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.386232
Eclectic mix of crunchy vinyl tunes to ease you into the change of season.
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The Digging Never Stops - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.384988
All-vinyl mix of soul 45s I picked up during my summer travels.
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Summer - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.383714
Soulful summer vibes of house, jazz and more.
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June 45s - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.382397
All-45 vinyl mix of low, soulful joints.
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Occasional Mix #9 - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.381154
Hip-hop and instrumentals in my headphones right now.
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fourteen45sofcrunchylovesongsin7minutes - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.379790
Little bonus mix, tossing a bunch of old 45s together.
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From the Crates: Hip-Hop, Instrumentals and Treats (December 2007 Mixtape) - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.378079
A mix of cool-out jazzy beats and cuts to keep you warm in the cold weather. Originally mixed and released in Decemeber 2007.
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September 2012 Mixtape - Digging - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.377065
Eclectic mix of breaks, soul, obscure joints and funk. Adventures in the love of digging.
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August 2012 Mixtape - Rap Vinyl - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.376064
An hour of hard-to-find underground hip-hop classics.
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July 2012 Mixtape - Warm Weather - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.374599
Feel-good grooves to bump on your way to the beach.
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June 2012 Mixtape - Easing into Summer - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.373570
Summertime jazz and soul to play on a sunny Saturday morning.
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May 2012 Mixtape - beats on the wire - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.372494
Instrumental blends and clips of dialogue from my favorite TV show.
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Bonus - Sloppy 45s Mix for Record Store Day - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.371524
Unplanned and straight out the crate raw.
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November 2011 Mixtape - Treats - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.370183
Dusty hip-hop treats from LA to the UK.
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October 2011 Mixtape - Sasquatch - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.369204
Short tape of creepy records and Bigfoot adventures.
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August 2011 Mixtape - One Summer Day - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.368188
A summer mixtape I put together in a day
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July 2011 Mixtape - Untitled - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.367274
Blues / folk / Soul / stuff
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June 2011 Mixtape - Native Tongues at the Disco - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.366126
Native Tongue-associated classics
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March 2011 Mixtape - Portland 90s Rap Classics - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.365178
From cassettes, CDs and wax, some hip-hop classics from my hometown.
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February 2011 Mixtape - In the Dollar Bin - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.364298
Some classic joints from dollar bins nationwide.
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Bonus Mixtape - DJ Premier Mix - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.363391
Some of my favorite cuts produced by DJ Premier.
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January 2011 Mixtape - Bernie Sanders - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.362097
Dedicated to Bernie Sanders's stand against the rich.
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December 2010 Mixtape - The Visualz - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.361215
A selection of chill beats and treats for the winter months.
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November 2010 Mixtape - Jazz Pianos - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.360304
Some of my favorite cuts featuring great jazz piano.
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October 2010 Mixtape - Bogart to Batman - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.359413
Lots of records and adventures in crazy sonic landscapes.
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August 2010 Mixtape - Love Songs on 45 - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.358087
Soulful love songs off crunchy 45s.
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June 2010 Mixtape - Summer Sun - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.357191
Summertime, sunny day selections.
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May 2010 Mixtape - Songs for Revolutionaries - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.356331
The World is Yours
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April 2010 Mixtape - Some Heavies - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.355457
Some jazz, soul, rock and other "heavy" selections.
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March 2010 Mixtape - Zinnstrumentals (Dedicated to Howard Zinn) DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.353389
Instrumental beats and dedications to the legendary Howard Zinn.
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January 2010 Mixtape - More Winter Warmth - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.352451
More Winter Warmth.
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December Mixtape - Tribute to Aretha - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.351553
A tribute to Aretha Franklin.
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October Mixtape - Soul 45s for Carlos - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.350372
Classic soul 45s from the 60s, dedicated to my friend Carlos Alvarez (RIP).
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Exclusive ROOT70 Mix - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.349401
Root70 Lounge and MESH Radio Mix by DJ Ian Head.
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July Mixtape - Cross-country Digging - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.348047
Cross-country record digging excursions.
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June Mixtape - Summer Fusion - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.346849
Summer fusion of funky breaks and smoothed out jazz pieces.
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April Mixtape - Smooth Sounds - DJ Ian Head and Evolve One from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.345919
Smoothed out breaks and laid back selections.
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March Mixtape - Records from the Flood - DJ Ian Head from 2022-03-04T07:19:24.344959
Good music from a few records that got hit in a flood. Soul, jazz, hip-hop and funk.
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