Tag Archives: Gilles Peterson

DRC Music in Kinshasa: Rumble In The Jungle

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Paul Brad

If you’ve been diggin’ the Owiny Sigoma collaboration that Gilles P released via his Brownswood imprint you’ll be up for checking Damon Albarn’s latest project. Recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo with XL Recordings boss Richard Russell, Dan the … Continue reading →

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What’s the Word: ACID Jazz… LIVE at Dingwalls… Rescued from the vaults!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Paul Brad

Here’s a rough & ready little gem of a movie that film editor Paul Bates found in his archive. Acid Jazz… the word! It’s 30 minutes long and 21 years old. This brought back a few memories. According to Paul, … Continue reading →

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Flip The Script… Q Tip… A comp!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Paul Brad

OK people… just got this from fellow cultural activist and indie publisher, Kingsley Davis: “Q~tip appears in the new book ‘Flip the Script ~ A Photographers Music Diary’ and returns to London for a gig on Fri 26 August. As … Continue reading →

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SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME … Pt. 2

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Paul Brad

Here’s one to check out. Name: The Bullitts. Forthcoming album: ‘They Die By Dawn And Other Short Stories’. Defined by Jeymes Samuel, its creator and former Gorillaz collaborator, as “a 5D project” that you can watch, read and listen to, … Continue reading →

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SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME … Pt 1.

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Paul Brad

‘Algiers’ by Austin Peralta feat. Sam Gendel on bass clarinet…. Deathgasm: Live at Futura – Eagle Rock Arts Center, Friday February 11, 2011 The band: Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (viola), Sam Gendel (alto sax), Ryan McGillicuddy (bass), Zach Harmon (drums & tabla), … Continue reading →

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Summer Sessions… Worldwide, Blaze….

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Paul Brad

Here’s a few July sessions to tune into…Worldwide looks amazing… Blaze has got some deep stuff going down in east London… Mau Mau keep up the flow and the Southbank is gearing up… also, check out Ceu at the Jazz … Continue reading →

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Snowboy 50… ‘From Jazz Funk & Fusion To Acid Jazz: A History Of the UK Jazz Dance Scene

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Paul Brad

Sadly, I missed the Southend author, bandleader and congalero’s 50th birthday party but I’m sure it was a cracking affair with a maelstrom of fine music. As you may, or may not, know Snowboy’s seminal ‘From Jazz Funk & Fusion … Continue reading →

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