Grant Phabao & Djouls - African Mashed Potato Popcorn Vol.1
(MP3 Podcast) T.I.M.E.C. TIMEC095, 2006-03-21

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Don't be misled by the calm and tripping opening Kenyan track from Mombasa, which is just an introduction to the afro grooves that are offered afterwards. After this, you may then embark on a tribalistic trip to Nigeria, with afrofunk marvels from the Ikenga Super Stars Of Africa (find the album!), Nkengas, and The Apostles. Your voyage will also visit South Africa, with 70's afropop oddities by and Assagai, and Cameroon, with the afro space jazz of Franck Biyong and Massak. In order to be accurate in this mashed mix of various afro meals, we also couldn't leave you without another slice of Antibalas magic, who are, along with frenchman Doctor L, leading the now worldwide afrobeat scene into the 21st century with an undeniable, exceptional, revolutionnary and graceful talent for going forward. And big thanks to Mackdaddy who gave me access to his vast collection of African Music for this selection of Afro Funk & Soul 1971-2004.

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Tracklisting :
01. Mombasa - Holz II
(from 'African Rhythm & Blues 2' 1976 / Spiegelei) KENYA
02. Ikenga Super Stars Of Africa - Greedy Man
(from 'Greedy Man' 1977 / Decca) NIGERIA
03. Nkengas - Jungle Beat
(from 'Destruction' 1973 / Orbitone) NIGERIA
04. Jabula - Harvest Part II
(from 'Thunder In Our Hearts' 1975 / Virgin) SOUTH AFRICA
05. The Apostles - Black Is Beautiful
(from 'Black Is Beautiful' 1972 / EMI) NIGERIA
06. Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra - R.O.C.
(from 'Tour EP' 2001 / Afrosound) USA
07. Franck Biyong and Massak - Afro Map Of Space
(from 'ASAP - The Afrobeat Sudan Aid Project' 2004 / Modiba) FRANCE/CAMEROON
08. Assagai - Hey Jude
(from 'Assagai' 1971 / Vertigo) SOUTH AFRICA

Original Covers :
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Info :
Selected by Djouls, audio mastering and mix by Grant Phabao (T.I.M.E.C.)
Artwork by Djouls

Carlton Livingston & Lone Ranger
Produced by Grant Phabao
(A Message To You) Rudie
(12") T.I.M.E.C. TIMEC091, 2006-03-29

Tracklisting :
A1. (A Message To You) Rudie - Extended Version
B1. (A Message To You) Rudie - Grant Phabao Dub


Fat City/review
[fatcity.co.uk]
"Massive re work of a classic Specials hit, this will be your bag for a long time.
Already getting support from Unabombers and Afro Art this re work from the Parisian GRANT PHABAO is gonna be a big smash this year, great end of night track"

Paul Gamblin/feedback
[DJ & Presenter of the Black & Blue Radio Show & the Heavy Mannas Show]
"How good is this version!! A real gem and a funky dancehall take of the classic "...Rudie" tune. This is a sure-fire festival winner and will feature on my shows and in my sets. This is a really sweet release. Can't wait to hear more from the T.I.M.E.C. crew. Play listed on Black & Blue / Heavy Mannas Radio and On-Line shows."

Justin Crawford/feedback
[The Unabombers]
"Very nice. This will work very well as a end of nighter for me. Chart 11."

Paul Murphy/feedback
[Afro Art]
"The Rudie record is getting some amazing reactions.. Everyone goes nutso when its played"

Chronic Sonata - Everyday
(7") Bastard Jazz BJ7003, 2006-03-13

Tracklisting :
A. Chronic Sonata - Everyday | Go download MP3
B. Chronic Sonata - Everyday (Grant Phabao Remix) | Sign up to Chronic Sonata's mailing list to get the MP3

Telekinetic Kat/review
[turntablelab.com]
"Oh Shit! Bastard Jazz keeps filling the void with this mind melting seven inch from Canadians Chronic Sonata. Everyday is everything I wanted it to be and more. If you love dub, buy this record. If you love downtempo, buy this record. If you love Brooklyn, buy this record! This track is bass heavy and sparse in all the right places, with the most tasteful placement of vocal snippets since Osbourne Ruddock was runnin tings. The haters will hate me for saying that, but how can I not be enthusiastic when Bastard Jazz keeps raising their own bar and pushing the surrounding music scene to bring something better for the open-minded dancefloors/living rooms. Never content to rest on the laurels of one solid side, they enlist Frenchman Grant Phabao for the always on point Bastard Jazz remix. More than overhauling the original, I imagine Grant simply introduced Chronic Sonata to Mad Professor in a sauna at a Swiss resort. They then described what they were feeling about the current state of the world and Phabao laid it down on a fat piece of tape. Just to put it over the top, check out the label design and see how things should be done. I like it. BJ, put ya lighters up!"

HTFR/review
[htfr.com]
"Quality reggae & dub, includes a remix from grant phabao. You need a copy of this."

Bobby Ranchbuster/review
[Fact Magazine issue 12 (UK)]
"The reliable Bastard Jazz imprint throw up a limited release on seven-inch in the shape of a bastardised dub/downtempo child, which carries the mannerisms of one King Jammy at his peak. It's got a tough roots edginess compounded by well placed vocal snippets, lump hammer bass and plenty of echo, delay and reverb. A solid release that'd sound as at home on your hi-fi as on a 10k rig, benefiting from a nice, loud pressing."

Groove Distribution/review
[groovedis.com]
"Hot BASTARD JAZZ 7" from CHRONIC SONATA. "EVERYDAY" explores rough and rugged dub/downtempo with live drums, a healthy heap of delay, swirling guitar and a deep bassline. On the flip GRANT PHABAO of TIMEC builds "EVERYDAY" in to a BASIC CHANNEL/RHYTHM & SOUND style dub assault. Wicked."

Versionist/feedback
[versionist.com]
"I like it here... some nice soundz :"
"Yeah man... i luv this... original vibes"
"Great track! excellent production... Respects."
"Real Nice production, blessed tune. Big respect"
"Top track, great sounds and skills, enjoyed - Respect"
"Dubbed in to a 5th dimension."
"Fantastic!!!dis ya tune so wicked."
"Wicked Wicked Wicked! Inspirational vibes, setting the standard. Lovely production and nice nice atmosphere. Respect"
"!!!!!!!SUPERB!!!!!!! absolute KILLA!!! Sounds excellent in my phones!! Respex"
"Yeah this is a BOOOOM TUNE - one for the Recommended List"

Loik - Charles Is The One Vol.1
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) Kraked, 2006-03-10

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Charles Stepney est un nom encore trop peu connu, alors qu'il est un des apports majeurs de l'évolution de la musique noire des 60's et 70's. Et pourtant si on cherche sur le net il n'existe que 2 photos un peu floues du Monsieur. Posons alors avec ce podcast une petite pierre pour la pyramide qu'il mérite que nous les authentique Soul lovers se devont de lui bâtir.
Vibraphoniste puis arrangeur et producteur de génie: The Dells, Muddy Waters, Rotary Connection, Earth Wind & Fire, Deniece Williams, c'est lui qui découvrit l'angelique Minnie Ripperton et le soulful Terry Callier lorsque qu'il était producteur pour le cultissime label chicagoan Cadet. Stepney c'est avant tout des orchestrations et des arrangements d'une flamboyance psychédélique totalement unique. Checkez ici sa version du 'Dear Prudence' des Beatles par Ramsey Lewis ou le génial 'Black Gold' de Phil Upchurch. Vous comprendrez de quoi je parle.
Alors faisons de lui une star au meme titre qu'Axelrod et des autres producteurs cultes des 70's. Puisse le nom et le travail de Charles Stepney se répandre sur les toiles et faire des émules car Ain't no doubt about it:
Charles is the one!!

Charles Stepney is still a rather obscure name, even though he's one of the major contributors to black music's evolution in the 60's and 70's. And yet if you search on the Net you can only find 2 fuzzy photographs of the Man. That's why we thought we could, with this podcast, lay a first stone for the pyramid he rightfully deserves, the monument which us, real Soul lovers, ought to built for him.
Vibraphonist, then arranger and one genius of a producer: The Dells, Muddy Waters, Rotary Connection, Earth Wind & Fire, Deniece Williams, he is the one who discovered the angelic Minnie Ripperton and the soulful Terry Callier when he was producer for the cult chicagoan label Cadet.
Stepney is all about the orchestrations and arrangements, with their completely unique psychedelic flamboyance. Check here his version of 'Dear Prudence' (the Beatles) by Ramsey Lewis or the brilliant 'Black Gold' from Phil Upchurch. You'll get what I'm talking about.
Thus let's make a star of him on the same level as Axelrod and other worshipped producers from the 70's. May the name and work of Charles Stepney spread itself on the webs out there and give inspiration to all cos Ain't No Doubt About It:
Charles is the one!!

Links :
Une bonne bio / A cool bio: wholecircleround.co.uk
Downbeat Magazine, November 26, 1970: "For The Record: Charles Stepney" by Edwin Black

Tracklisting :
01. Minnie Ripperton - Les Fleurs
(from 'Come To My Garden', 1970 / GRT)
02. Ramsey Lewis - Dear Prudence
(from 'Mother Nature's Son', 1968 / Cadet)
03. Phil Upchurch - Black Gold
(from 'Upchurch', 1969 / Cadet)
04. Terry Callier - You Goin' Miss Your Candyman
(from 'What Color Is Love', 1972 / Cadet)
05. The Dells - Free And Easy
(from 'Freedom Means', 1971 / Cadet)
06. The New Rotary Connection - I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun
(from 'Hey Love', 1971 / Cadet)
07. Marlena Shaw - Liberation Conversation
(from 'Spice Of Life', 1969 / Cadet)

Original covers :
Available on parisdjs.com!

Info :
Selected and mixed by Dj Loik (Kraked)
Artwork by Fourmy
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao

Manu Boubli - Tribute To Henri Guedon
(exclusive MP3 mix for www.ParisDJs.com) Comet/Mind, 2005-03-03
File under : Salsa/Zouk

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Percussionniste, peintre et poète, Henri Guedon est mort il y a quelques jours à Paris. L'homme qui a amené le son Fania à Paris, le premier musicien français à avoir joué avec les maitres de la musique afro-cubaine (Sabu Martinez, Ray Barretto, Marty Sheller...) méritait qu'on lui adresse un ultime salut... Entre classiques et raretés (l'album qu'il a fait avec le brésilien Solon Gonçalves à Paris!), "Ça Ka Zouké" sur le son des Antilles!

Percussionnist, painter and poet, Henri Guedon died a few days ago in Paris. The man who brought the Fania sound to Paris, the first French musician to play with the masters of the afro-cuban music (Sabu Martinez, Ray Barretto, Marty Sheller...) deserved an ultimate au revoir... Between classics and rarities (the album he did with Brazilian Solon Gonçalves in Paris!), "Ça Ka Zouké" on the sound of the Antilles!

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Tracklisting :
01. Henri Guedon Zouk Experience - Babillé Cépa Palé
(from 'Percussion Des Antilles' 1977 / Epic)
2. Henri Guedon - Shiga Swing
(from 'Les Parisian's All Stars' 196? / Cabaz)
3. Henri Guedon - Carnaval Nou
(from 'La Contesta' 197? / Discocombo)
4. Henri Guedon - Sainte-Marie
(from 'Cosmozouk Percussion' 1974 / Epic)
5. Solon Gonçalves & Son Orchestre - Macuba
(from 'En Direct Des Antilles: Biguines, Mazurkas, Marchimbas,...' 1972 / Epic)
6. Henri 'Kiké' Guedon Et Les Contesta - El Ciuda' Noy El Campesino
(from 'Henri Guedon Et Les Contesta' 1972 / Aux Ondes Disques Celini)
7. Henri Guedon - Faut Pas Pousser
(from 'Salsa Dans Le Bronx' 1980 / RCA)
8. Henri Guedon Zouk Experience - Machapia
(from 'Percussion Des Antilles' 1977 / Epic)
9. Anzala, Dolor Vélo - Tifi La Ou Té Madam'
(from 'Anzala, Dolor, Vélo' 197? / Aux Ondes Disques Celini)

Original covers :
Available on parisdjs.com!

Info :
Selected and mixed by Manu Boubli (Comet/Mind)
Photos from Manu Boubli archives.
Artwork by Fourmy
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao

Tribute To Ray Barretto - A Dustytape Selection
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2006-03-01

R.I.P. Ray

Après Lou Rawls, Wilson Pickett, Henri Guédon (un "Tribute To Henri Guédon" concoté par Manu Boubli sera disponible vendredi sur ParisDJs.com), Jay Dee, Lynden David Hall... c'était au tour du maestro Barretto d'aller rejoindre le grand orchestre de St Pierre et de taper le boeuf avec ses potes Mongo Santamaria et Chano Pozo. Si vous connaissez pas le gars allez lire sa bio sur AllMusic et sinon allez nourrir votre IPod (ou ITunes) avec ce mix...

After Lou Rawls, Wilson Pickett, Henri Guédon (a "Tribute To Henri Guédon" mix by Manu Boubli will be available next friday on ParisDJs.com), Jay Dee, Lynden David Hall... now maestro Barretto has passed on, leaving the building to go jam up there with his pals Mongo Santamaria and Chano Pozo. f you don't know the guy read his bio on AllMusic and if not go feed your IPod (or ITunes) with this mix...

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Tracklisting :
01. Horace Parlan - Congalegre (feat. Ray Barretto)
(from 'Headin south', 1960 / Blue Note)
02. Ray Barretto - Trompeta y trombon
(from 'Latino con Soul' 1967 / United Artists)
03. Ray Barretto - Tin Tin Deo
(from 'Together', 1969 / Fania)
04. Ray Barretto - Together
(from 'Together', 1969 / Fania)
05. Ray Barretto - No Me Molestes Mas
(from 'Descarga Criolla', 1995 compilation / Palladium)
06. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Jazz A Samba (feat. Ray Barretto)
(from 'Afro-Jaws', 1969 / Riverside)
07. Ray Barretto - Acid
(from 'Acid', 1967 / Fania)
08. Ray Barretto - Cocinando
(from 'Que Viva La Musica', 1972 / Fania)
09. Ray Barretto - Pastime Paradise
(from 'La Cuna', 1981 / CTI)

Original covers :
Available on parisdjs.com!

Info :
Selected and mixed by DustyTape (dustytape.blogspot.com)
Artwork by Fourmy
Audio mastering by Grant Phabao