The Record Spinner Podcast

When the blues ain't hitting the same. Woke up earlier than usual humming 'Mr. Knight,' which means either I've been watching too much "Mo Betta Blues" or I really need October to get here before I go mad... Either way, beautiful morning spin.

The story has it that JC was already on impulse but as his star rose, Atlantic records wanted to cash in on some unreleased sessions and released this without his approval. Sounds pretty s**tty but on par for the music business... Great session though especially if "My Favorite Things" was recorded during it as well.

John Coltrane - Coltrane Plays the Blues, 1962

A blessing to be able to spend time with some of my earliest friends and partners in crime and to be in a space where returning home feels like home... All the love.

Second record of the morning after starting a new workout routine that I had to push myself to do this morning, this record caught me by surprise upon going through my and indie label section. I sat on my couch, using my confusion as procrastination. Where did I get this record from? Every record in my has a story. I recall every online order, each store I walk into (life's that boring?), and every gifted piece that I have so I wondered why can't I recall where I purchased this amazing piece of from. During my workout, it hit me a few different times that there are only two options. Then it dawned on me that it was a random day in DC where I decided to walk (not metro) down the road a ways just because and then randomly decided to stop in . Has anyone else gone through moments like this? Lol

Charles Tolliver (Music Inc & Orchestra) - Impact, 1975

A beautiful 1968 debut release from Harold Mabern, who hailed from the bluesy city. Wasn't received greatly but wasn't unappreciated, I guess. Really beautiful playing on this record and it peaked my attention because of who I don't hesitate grabbing whenever I see his name on a lineup. Finding pieces like this reminds me of why I dig. So much to discover yet...
Harold Mabern - A Few Miles from Memphis, 1968

Astral Traveling... One: I listened to this song on repeat for maybe the equivalent of an entire year and a half. A teacher of mine from my old neighborhood introduced me to this and many other Pharaoh records when I was just getting my feet wet with understanding and enjoying the and Coltrane.
Two: after finally getting around to the rest of the record I realize how beautiful the entire body of music is. From the message in to the simple beauty of and . It took me a while to love the complexity of this project as a whole but I'm blessed to have the understanding now. It's a masterpiece of . Finally, I copped this album at an awesome new in the Shaw neighborhood in DC. Shout-out to !
Pharaoh Sanders - Thembi, 1971

Classic!
Brown and Roach Incorporated, 1955

Lately, no matter which corner of this art form I turn to (be it, “spiritual”, modal, avant garde, whatever) I keep running into Woody Shaw. One of my favorite trumpet legends, I have a lot of records where he leads an amazing group of musicians (my favorite being little reds fantasy) But lately I’ve been finding a lot of stuff where he is in the cast of great musicians, not as leader and it made me think about all the other musicians like that. Those artist who seem to be on almost every date for my favorite recordings in this music.
Bobby Hutcherson - Cirrus, 1974

“The tragedy of Jimbo Kwesi is that he was mistaken for the enemy and killed by his own troops.”

Art Ensemble of Chicago - The Third Decade, 1985

10/10 Chicago even though you were greatly assisted by a beautiful young woman who made every moment magic!

Free Form - Not conforming to a regular or formal structure or shape.
One of my favorite pieces from the the legend, Donald Byrd.
Donald Byrd - Free Form, 1966

Strange urge to pull this classic out on this cold but beautiful morning!

“…there is the spiritual side of human nature and there is the materialist side of living.” A beautifully strange piece from the outfit. I say strange because it doesn’t fit their “typical” style of releases from the period. I’ve had a beat copy of this record that I got took for on our hub, for a long while but I never play it because it makes me sad with all its pops and s**t. My first copy was everything but warped lol with no and scratches on the second side. A few days ago with an urge to dig around Baltimore for a little bit I happen across another copy (substantially less expensive) and can’t help but to feel a bit blessed. The music on this copy is incredibly clear and clean!stuff like this reminds me of all the good parts of all the things.

I call complete bs, but the algorithm knows all, I guess lol Youtube Music is where I listen to most of my contemporary jams. At least they got my vibe correct though calling me super mellow in my 2022 wrap up

Morning session with greatness! Milestones was always in that area of Miles that I sort of under appreciated before really digging the man. Too boppy, too fast, too much was what I dubbed it after finding it initially. But like most things from the prince, it’s a genius body of music. The journey with music teaches the ear how to hear what they’re listening to…
Miles Davis - Milestones, 1958

Sounds like a Mizell bros production… such a great spin this morning…
Gary Bartz - Music is My Sanctuary, 1977

“And now this album “East 101”, represents the growing interest and concern of those artists who creatively contribute to their communities…”
Been sitting with this reissue for a while. A long while lol usually pulling it out of the stacks after listening to Coltrane or Pharaoh, weirdly enough. It’s an awesome piece of music!
Gary Bias - East 101, 1981

Beautiful morning spin! I usually play this on a rainy day due to the beautiful intro track but something spoke to me on this sunny Saturday. Such a dope piece of music!
Eddie Gale’s Ghetto Music, 1968

Boost to the productivity of the day. Great spin right here. Didn’t know much about Tete, but picked it up bc and who I have grown to really appreciate and enjoy especially the few pieces I have from him. This record was worth the blind grab (if you can call it that) lol
Tete Montoliu Trio - Catalonian Fire, 1974
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Wonderful early day listen! Love the on this copy too.
Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) Johnny Dyani - echoes from africa, 1979

Not the preferred look but I kill it regardless

My best friend came up to help me unpack my he really enjoys my yacht rock stuff.

First spin in the new spot! If I move in the next five years I’m selling all this s**t lol
Superb piece of music for an early morning Its weird that upon discovering this record via some record friends, it gets a shortly after... they listening. I also didn’t even recognize the lineup on this record until hearing then I went back to find that Charles Tolliver, Stanley Cowell and Jymie Merritt were on this with Gary Bartz! Exceptional...
Max Roach - Members, Don’t Git Weary, 1968 ( 2022)

Home Rule Music Festival! LIT 🔥 #

As part of the Home Rule Music Festival, the Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Foundation is proud to present three educational workshops with leading musicians and intellectuals involved with the Festival.
Thursday, May 26
Sugar Bear in conversation with Bryan Jenkins
“DC as a Musical City, from Black Fire to Go-Go”
Tuesday, May 31
Doug Carn in conversation with Dr. Thomas Stanley
“Improvisation and Meaning within the Black Jazz Movement”
Monday, June 6
Plunky from Oneness of JuJu
“The Music, People, and Culture of Black Fire Records”
RSVP via link in bio
A link to the zoom call will be sent to participants prior to the event; the meeting room will open 15 minutes prior to the event. All are welcome, and community questions will be welcomed at the end of the discussion, so bring your most burning questions for one of the godfathers of DC's sound!
The event is Free and Open to the Public.
Suggested donation: $20.
Home Rule Music Festival
Saturday, June 11
Gates Open at 3pm