The Net Slippers Of 2012

Still in a reflective mood at this time of the year, it's worth
having a look back at some of the long players that slipped through
the net and didn't quite make it into the 2012 review show.

Though they're still worthy of a mention.

Bobby Womack - "The Bravest Man In The Universe"



You have to hand it to this fella who hasn't had the best
of health in recent years, yet has made a great return
to form with an LP that couldn't be more forward thinking.

The blend of Womack's unique voice, and the sublime
beats of producers Damon Albarn and Richard Russell
work brilliantly together providing an album which,
may take a few listens to at first but ultimately it's
brilliantly crafted.

Dr. John - "Locked Down"



Another veteran performer getting together with top
producers and musicians, notably Dan Auerbach
from The Black Keys.

The rawness makes the album a compelling listen, with slightly
distorted Rhodes piano and guitars achieving said effect,
and above all, proving that they do make them like they used to.

Papik - "Music Inside"



It's been another good year for Italian jazz, and one of the
high points was the much anticipated second album from
Papik, following in pretty much the same way as their debut
"Notes Of The Past".

Returning on vocals are Alan Scaffardi and Ely Bruna alongside
amazing musicians for a blend of original material and covers.

Flying Lotus - "Until Quiet Comes"



This was a difficult one to stop listening to throughout October,
an album with plenty of suprises and unique sounding tracks.

Though quiet a poignant release too as it features one of
the final appearances from Brainfeeder labelmate Austin Peralta
who sadly passed away in November aged just 22.

Not just a good album, but superb videos to match with
"Putty Boy Strut" being one such stand out.


So those are the ones that got away or something along those lines,
Blam Jam's back on Sunday at 6 on CSR for a special hour long
festive special!

Show 131: Your Festive Delve Into 2012 - 09.12.12

Hour 1

Soulful Standouts
Soul Trend
"Show Me Where The Moon Is"
Groovy Nights
Machiavelli

Quantic, Alice Russell And The Combo Barbaro
"Magdalena"
Look Around The Corner
Tru Thoughts

Khari Cabral Simmons Featuring Chantae Kaan
"Get Back"
Clementine Sun
Dome


Best Of The Rest - Soulful Standouts

Earth Wind And Fire
"Guiding Lights"
Now, Then, And Forever
Legacy

Warriors
"Je Ne Sais Quois"
Behind The Mask
Expansion

Incognito
"Rivers On The Sun"
Surreal
Dome

Experimental And Electronic Beats
Andrew Ashong And Theo Parrish
"Flowers"
12"
Sound Signature

Frank Ocean
"Thinkin' 'Bout You"
Channel Orange
Island/Def Jam

The Hics
"Lines"
Brownswood Bubblers Volume 9
Brownswood

Best Of The Rest - Experimental Beats
Ashley Beedle
"Run The Track"
Yardism EP
Girls Music

White Lamp
"Make It Good" (Galactic Disco Mix)
Make It Good EP
White Lamp

Jessie Ware
"Night Light" (Joe Goddard Remix)
Single Release
Universal/Island

2012 Roll Of Honour



Ahmed Sirour
"I Believe In You And Me"
(Tribute To Whitney Houston)
Soundcloud

Hour 2

Blam Jam's Rotten Raspberry Of 2012

 
Adele Vs Benedetti
"Rolling In The Deep" (Blammy's Deep House Rolling)
Soundcloud

Olympic Cyclone Band Featuring Stephanie Davies
"When A Child Is Born"
Season's Greetings
Jalapeno

Credible Covers
The Brian Ferry Jazz Orchestra
"Virginia Plain"
The Jazz Age
BMG

The Robert Glasper Experiment Feat. Erykah Badu
"Afro Blue" 
Black Radio
Blue Note

Rainer Truby and Marlow
"Horse With No Name"
White Label

Best Of The Rest: Covers Compilation
Third Degree
"Can't Get You Out Of My Head" (Smoove Remix)
First Class
Jalapeno

Los Fulanos
"Blue Monday"
Y Si Esto Se Acaba Que Siga El Boogaloo
Lovemonk

2012's Best Of The Best
Gregory Porter
"Be Good" (Live At Jazz At The Pizza Express, London)
Online Download

The Sunburst Band
"In The Thick Of It"/"The Secret Life Of Us"
The Secret Life Of Us
Z

Chinah Blac
"Until You Go Home"
Honeycomb Music Volume 1
Honeycomb Music

Sandra St Victor
"The Christmas Song"
Honeycomb Christmas
Honeycomb Music

Skeewiff, Leader and Budtree
"Moomba Mambo"
Man Turns Animal
Pedigree Cuts

Thanks so much to you for listening throughout the year,
and kind words overall.

I'm back with a festive special at 6pm on the 23rd of December,
and returning with the usual proceedings on Sunday the 6th of January.

Have an amazing Christmas!

Robin xx

Dissecting The Jazz Dial

Last night as part of my 3rd birthday show, I played an hour of
some of the finest melodic jazz offerings in a special feature
called "The Jazz Dial".

The audio can be heard here, and here's a rundown of the
tunes featured and the stories behind them.

Carmen Lundy - "Time Is Love"

A jazz vocalist I have adored for as long as I can remember
since hearing her on the radio when living in London at a very
early age.

I don't know what makes it superb, is it her vocals, or the
superb piano chords? Maybe it's both, and the amazing
musicians including brother Curtis Lundy on bass.

The opener from her 1985 debut album showcases her ability of
allowing her smile to shine through in audio form,
and over 25 years it continues to shine through song.

Still yet to receive the mass recognition she deserves.

The Frank Ricotti All-Stars - "Live At The Limping Whippet"

This lively instrumental offering made an appearance in the late 80s
Yorkshire Television drama "The Beiderbecke Connection", based on
a woodwork teacher who in his spare time is obsessed by jazz performers
such as Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Bix Beiderbecke.

The soundtrack was nominated for a BAFTA in 1989, and was released
on CD which became part of my mum and dad's record collection,
and was a fine introduction to jazz as a four year old.

The tune itself caught the attention of the late 
Humphrey Lyttleton who championed it on his BBC Radio 2 show.

Gregory Porter - "Black Nile"

What can be said about this guy, that hasn't been said before?

The most exciting jazz vocalist, no, most exciting vocalist full stop
has two albums to his belt and a run of sell-out tours that manage to run
out of tickets quicker than Chelsea FC hire and fire their next manager.

From his debut album "Water" this is his re-interpretation of a
composition by jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter.

Jules Garner - "Misty"

I'll be honest, I find this version of the delightful standard
a tad sweeter than the Erroll Garner original which itself
is legendary.

Maybe because this rendition by Jules Garner is played in a lower key?

Made famous by Clint Eastwood and the film "Play Misty For Me"
this continues to be recognised as one of the best known jazz
piano pieces, and has been performed artists ranging from Sinatra,
Johnny Mathis, and Ella Fitzgerald.

An ideal listen in the not so warm temperatures.

Sachal Studios Orchestra - "Take Five"

The Dave Brubeck original never seemed to be off my Dad's
record turntable back in the day, and to be honest who could
blame him?

The well know compostion gets the sub-continental treatment
from an album which also features Indian interpretations of
"The Girl From Ipanema" Dave Grusin's "Mountain Dance",
and even "Misty".

The Bryan Ferry Orchestra -  "Do The Strand"

The Roxy Music front man has recently turned his abilities
to "Dixie Music", re-arranging his well-known tunes in a
1920s jazz style on his "Jazz Age" album.

Really well produced and modified to make it sound like
it was recorded 90 years ago, convincing enough to fool
the listener into thinking they are the original versions
of the glam-rock anthems.

What has to be the funniest, and most innovative album of 2012.

The Paris 1940s - "Mama Do"

And in a similar vein this Midlands outfit, give the jazz treatment
to Pixie Lott's number one hit.

Also worth checking out their cover of "The Ace Of Spades".

Monday Michiru - "Inspiration"

There's nothing more exciting than discovering something
new and enjoyable in a record shop, and it was in one such
emporium in 2002 that I was introduced of the delights of
Japanese jazz.

American/Japanese vocalist Monday Michiru has the
advantage of being born into a jazzy family, with her dad
being the late jazz saxophonist Charlie Mariano, and her
mother, jazz pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi.

This is one of many fine offerings from Monday's "Four Seasons"
album which is up there as one of the best of the jazz albums
of recent.

Quantic Soul Orchestra and Alice Russell - "Feeling Good"

Another superb outfit who always deliver, with their finest
singer Alice Russell on their cover of the standard made famous
by Nina Simone, and Muse amongst a long list of others.
 
Quantic's cover of "Feeling Good" gives the song a breezy
uptempo interpretation and the Brighton vocalist adds
to what could be one of the finest jazz cover versions.

Chilly Gonazales - "Rideaux Lunaires"

There aren't many present day performers who can be labeled
as "a master of all trades", but one such exception is Chilly Gonzales.

Not content with just being an actor, director, hip-hop performer,
the Canadian artist has recently released a second solo piano 
album and with gems such as the above track, he could
easily make a living as a jazz pianist alone.

An amazing use of a superb instrument and with every track
on the "Solo Piano II" album lasting under three minutes,
it's the perfect introduction for anyone wanting to discover
jazz who may not have done so before.

Peggy Lee - "Bewitched"

It wouldn't be Blam Jam if I didn't include at least one theme tune,
and this interpretation of the 1960s sitcom by Peggy Lee could
be even better than the one used in the show itself.

Jazztronik - "Nana"

More jazz from Japan and one of the standouts from Ryota Nozaki's
2005 album "Samurai".

A predominantly instrumental offering that gives way into a
hypnotic finale, blending in real instruments with spiritual sounding
electronic effects.

I've yet to hear a bad album from this outfit.

Jamie Cullum - "Pointless Nostalgic"

The man who has brought jazz to a new generation, not just
through his music, but through his Radio 2 show as well.

The title track of his 2002 debut album, was the first I heard
of him via a jazz compilation CD, and the blend of amazing piano
arrangements and witty vocals has broken the boundaries of jazz
and blended it with just about every other music imaginable.

Lisa Stansfield - "Down In The Depths"

Last up, a woman I have loved since seeing her perform her 1989
number 1 "All Around The World" on Going Live! many moons ago.

The Rochdale vocalist's cover of the Cole Porter standard
"Down In The Depths" was recorded as part of a special compilation
album in 1990 to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS, and I love the
musical arrangement throughout, with the best bit being the piano
chords near the end.

Thanks so much for reading, and I hope it's given a fair explanation of
the audio itself, and possibly the most inspiring musical genre I know of.

Show 130: 3rd Birthday Special - 02.12.12

Hour 1

Gregory Porter
"1960 What" (Gerardo Frisina Cuban Mix)
The Hurst Selection Volume 2
Soulandjazz.com

Erin Leah
"Radio Billie, Stereo Ella" (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Jazzy Sensation Mix)
12"
Quantize Recordings

Philadelphia International: 40 Years in 40 Minutes
MFSB
"T.S.O.P (The Sound Of Philadelphia)"
The Best Of MFSB: Love Is The Message
Sony BMG

Archie Bell & The Drells
"Soul City Walk"
Dance Your Troubles
Philadelphia International

Trammps
"Where Do We Go From Here?"
The Trammps
Sony

O'Jays
"For The Love Of Money"
Discover The O'Jays
Sony/BMG

Lou Rawls
"See You When I Git There"
The Very Best Of Lou Rawls
Capitol

McFadden and Whitehead
"Ain't No Stopping Us Now"
Boogie Nights OST
Capitol

Billy Paul
"Bring The Family Back"
First Class
Philadelphia International

Jones Girls
"Nights Over Egypt"
The Greatest Hits Of Philadelphia International
Demon

Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes
"Don't Leave Me This Way"
The Best Of Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes
Sony

Hour 2: "The Jazz Dial"

Carmen Lundy
"Time Is Love"
Good Morning Kiss
Justin Time

The Frank Ricotti All-Stars
"Live At The Limping Whippet"
The Beiderbecke Collection
Doormouse Records

Gregory Porter
"Black Nile"
Water
Motema

Jules Garner
"Misty"
Best Piano Chillout Ever
TV Music

Sachal Studios Orchestra
"Take Five"
Jazz Interpretations Of Jazz Standards And Bossa NovaRepublic Digital Distribution

The Bryan Ferry Orchestra
"Do The Strand"
The Jazz Age
BMG

The Paris 1940s
"Mama Do"
Soundcloud

Monday Michiru
"Inspiration"
4 Seasons
Emarcy

Quantic Soul Orchestra Featuring Alice Russell
"Feeling Good"
Pushin' On
Tru Thoughts

Chilly Gonzales
"Rideaux Lunaires"
Solo Piano II
Gentle Threat

Peggy Lee
"Bewitched"
Ultra Lounge/TV Town Volume 13
Capitol

Jazztronik
"Nana"
Samurai
Pantone

Jamie Cullum
"Pointless Nostalgic"
Pointless Nostalgic
Candid

Lisa Stansfield
"Down In The Depths"
Red Hot + Blue
Chrysalis

Good Things Come In Threes...

...so you may be asking why Blam Jam has survived for three years of
soulful Sundays at CSR FM?

Nah, seriously I'll be marking the occasion on Sunday with a special show
full of surprises and the good news is I'll be keeping my gob closed for
the best part of it.

In the first hour there's a much bigger and more commendable milestone
to be celebrating, that being the fortieth anniversary of the Philadelphia
International record label, and I'll be spinning 40 years of their tunes
over 40 minutes.

And to give a taster of what to expect, how about the legend
that is Lou Rawls?



If that's not enough, after 7pm I'll be bringing an hour of a
music genre that I love and without it, there wouldn't be
any soul, hip hop, not even a crazy clubbing culture.

That being jazz, in a special audio concoction I've put together
called "The Jazz Dial".

You'll be hearing from many underrated masters of the genre
from the likes of Carmen Lundy, Peggy Lee and Gregory Porter,
as well as a few off-beat offerings from Quantic, Lisa Stansfield
and even Bryan Ferry who gives his Roxy Music compositions
the dixieland treatment.

I have to admit, I was in stitches when I heard this version
of "Do The Strand", although it's actually really well arranged.



Make it a date this Sunday at 6, and I'll even provide party bags.

www.csrfm.com

Show 129 - 25.11.12

Hour 1

Incognito
"Everyday"
100 Degrees And Rising
Talkin' Loud

Alicia Keys
"Listen To You Heart"
Girl On Fire
Jive

Album Profile: November 2012
Cinnamon Brown
"Under The Moonlight"
Honeycomb Music Volume 1
Honeycomb Music

Josh Milan
"Your Body"
12"
Honeycomb Music

Bobby Womack
"Whatever Happened To The Times"
The Bravest Man In The Universe
XL

Sophia Nelson
"Woman In Love"
Woman In Love
Harmonie

Sticky Jam
Michelle Gayle
"Happy Just To Be With You"
Michelle Gayle
RCA

Dilouya And Smoove & Turrell Feat. Sandra Nkake
"The Way It Goes"
First Class
Jalapeno

Austin Peralta Tribute - 1990-2012
"The Lotus Flower"
Endless Planets
Brainfeeder

"Interlude"
Endless Planets
Brainfeeder

"Renaissance Bubbles"
Endless Planets
Brainfeeder

Meters
"9 'Til 5"
Look-Ka Py Py
Warner

Dr John
"Getaway"
Locked Down
Nonesuch

Cab Calloway
"Minnie The Moocher"
Minnie The Moocher
Classic Records

Martha High
"Sunny"
Soul Overdue
Freestyle

Ray Martin
"News At Ten (The Awakening)"
Favourite TV Themes Volumes 1 and 2
Vocalion

Hour 2

Soul Trend
"Sunday Morning"
Groovy Nights
Machiavelli

Keni Burke
"Let Somebody Love You"
You're The Best
BMG

Kickback Track
Paul Hardcastle
"The Wizard"
No Winners
Chrysalis

Dave Davani Four
"Top Of The Pops"
7"
Parlophone

Lisa Stansfield
"You Know How To Love Me"
Lisa Stansfield
Arista

Erykah Badu
"Next Lifetime" (Mr Leigh's Re-Boot)
Soundcloud

Robin Thicke Featuring The Neptunes
"Another Life"
Soundcloud

Double Jam: Rodney Franklin
"The Groove"
You'll Never Know
Columbia

"Vibrations"
Endless Flight
Columbia

Patsy Gallant
"Te Caliente"
Patsy!
Miracle

Carmen Lundy
"The Lamp Is Low"
Good Morning Kiss
Justin Time

Album Profile: November 2012
Sandra St. Victor
"I Am Better"
Honeycomb Music Volume 1
Honeycomb Music

Show 128 - 18.11.12

Hour 1

KC And The Sunshine Band
"Queen Of Clubs"
The Very Best Of KC And The Sunshine Band
EMI

Martha High And Speedometer
"Trouble Man"
Soul Overdue
Freestyle

Album Profile: November 2012
Lamone
"Your Eyes"
Honeycomb Music Volume 1
Honeycomb Music

Brandy
"I Wanna Be Down" (Mr Leigh's J-Dilla Reboot)
Soundcloud

Incognito
"Goodbye To Yesterday"
Surreal
Dome

Pat Boone
"Enter Sandman"
In A Metal Mood: No More Mr Nice Guy
Hip-O

Sticky Jam
Phats And Small
"Tonite"
Now Phats What I Small Music
Multiply

Delegation
"Heartache Number 9"
Eau De Vie
Ariola

Angie Stone
"Holding Back The Years"
Love And Basketball OST
New Line

Ralph Myerz
"Think Twice"
Lounge Classics
Parklane

Miss Tia
"Video Killed The Radio Star"
Acoustic
Antibemusic

DJ Kawasaki And Shea Soul
"What 'Cha Gonna Do For Me"
Black And Gold
EMI Japan

Deiter Reith
"Physical"
Timeless
Mons

Hour 2

Jonny Polyester And K-Boy
"I'm Here Again"
12"
Black Booty

Reese Project Featuring Paul Randolph
"This Means That" (Bobby & Steve Urban Groove Full Vocal)
12"
SuSu

Kickback Track
Art Of Noise
"Beat Box"
Into Battle
ZTT

Jeedo
"Make It Boom"
12"
Dirt Tech Reck

No Fixed Abode
"Street Slang"
LHF - Keepers Of The Light
Keysound

Double Jam - "Sprach Zarathustra"
James Taylor Quartet
"2001 Theme"
Absolute JTQ Live
Big Life

Ray Conniff
"Bah Bah Conniff Sprach"
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
Sony BMG

Scherrie Payne
"I'm Not In Love"
Horse Meat Disco Volume 2
Strut
Album Profile: November 2012
Crystal Johnson
"Who Am I"
Honeycomb Music Volume 1
Honeycomb Music

Sadam Ant
"Daft Funk" (Joey Negro's Computer Funk)
12"
Z

Sunburst Band Featuring Noelle Scaggs
"Take It To The Top"
The Secret Life Of Us
Z

Show 127 Playlist - 11.11.12

Hour 1

Al Jarreau
"(Sittin On) The Dock Of The Bay"
All Fly Home
Warner Brothers

Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes
"The Love I Lost"
The Best Of Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes
Sony

Album Profile: November 2012
Sandra St. Victor
"Yourself"
Honeycomb Music Volume 1
Honeycomb Music

Alice Russell
"Heartbreaker"
Online Download
Brownswood

London Jazz Festival Preview Part 1
Brassroots
"Karma Police"
Good Life EP
Do Right! Music

Marcos Valle
"Wanda Vidal"
Garra
Odeon

Sticky Jam
Lindy Layton
"We Got The Love"
CD Single
PWL

Gizelle Smith
"Johnny"
12"
Mocambo

Dan-I
"Monkey Chop"
Single Release
Island

Sunburst Band
"Love One Another"
The Secret Life Of Us
Z

Carmen Lundy
"A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square"
Changes
Afrasia

Mass Sheen Featuring Leroy Burgess
"Tonight We Gonna"
Unreleased

Miss Tia
"Wake Me Up Before You Go Go"
Acoustic
Antibemusic

Paul Mauriat
"Physical"
American Hit Collection
IMS

Hour 2

DJ Roland Clark Presents Urban Soul
"Until We Meet Again" (Sean McCabe Dub)
12"
King Street

Freddie Mercury
"Living On My Own" (Roger Sanchez Mix)
CD Single
Parlophone

Kickback Track
Xpansions
"Move Your Body" (Elevation)
CD Single
Arista

Re.Jazz Featuring Nekta
"It's All Good"
Kaleidoscope
Infracom

London Jazz Festival Preview Part 2
Kurt Elling
"I'm Satisfied"
1619 BroadwayConcord

Martha High And Speedometer
"Dragging Me Down"
Soul Overdue
Freestyle

Double Jam: "Love Shy"
Kristine Blonde
"Love Shy" (Tuff Jam Classic Vocal)
CD Single
Reverb

Platnum
"Love Shy (Thinking About You)"
CD Single
Hard2Beat

Incognito Featuring Christian Ulrich
"Let's Fall In Love Again"
Transatlantic RPM
Dome

SWV
"Do Ya" (Featuring Brianna Perry)
I Missed Us
Entertainment One Music

Album Profile: November 2012
Dawn Tallman
"God"
Honeycomb Music Volume 1
Honeycomb Music

James Taylor Quartet
"I Say A Little Prayer"
Wait A Minute
Polydor

Soul Trend
"Wonder"
Groovy Nights
Machiavelli

Show 126 Playlist - 04.11.12

Hour 1

Mayhem And Bones
"Feels Good"
12"
Soul Purpose

Teena Marie
"Luv Letter"
Online Download
UME

Album Profile: November 2012
T'Zelle
"Kipepeo"
Honeycomb Music Volume 1
Honeycomb Music

Temika Moore
"Let It Go" (Tall Black Guy Remix)
The Hurst Selection Volume 2
Soulandjazz.com

Terry Callier
"Cotton Eyed Joe"
The New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier
Fantasy

Gadget
"Today Sound With Ella"
Tonight - Ella Fitz the Jazz Jousters
Millennium Jazz

Sticky Jam
Chippendales
"Give Me Your Body"
CD Single
XS Rhythm

Kylie Auldist
"Changes"
Still Life
Tru Thoughts

Q-Tip
"Gettin' Up"
The Renaissance
Motown

Black Ivory
"You And I"
Best Of Perception And Today Records
BBE

Terry Callier
"African Violet"
Fire And Ice
Elektra

Martha High And Speedometer
"No More Heartaches"
Soul Overdue
Freestyle

Bah Samba
"Let The Drums Speak"
4
BKO

Hour 2

No-Tenshun Featuring Sandy Mill
"Soul Music" (Danism Remix)
Chillifunk 10 Year Anniversary
Chillifunk

Roberto De Carlo Feat. Dyanna Fearon
"Searching" (Cool Million Summer Madness Mix)
Digital Download
RDC Digital

Kickback Track
Womack And Womack
"Teardrops"
12" 80s Classics
Universal

Erin Leah
"Radio Billie, Stereo Ella" (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Jazzy Sensation Mix)
12"
Quantize Recordings

Double Jam: Marcos Valle
"Ele e Ela"
Marcos Valle
EMI

"Parabens"
Contrasts
Far Out Recordings

Monday Michiru
"Mysteries Of Life" (5th Season Version)
Four Seasons
Emarcy

Miss Tia
"What's Up"
Acoustic
Antibemusic

Album Profile: November 2012
Angela Johnston
"Forever I Do"
Honeycomb Music Volume 1
Honeycomb Music

Alicia Keys
"How It Feels To Fly"
The Element Of Freedom
RCA/Jive

Brazil Bliss

This Sunday's Double Jam features two tunes from top
Brazilian performer and composer Marcos Valle one of them
being the stunner that is "Parabens".

Here's the man himself performing the song live in Paris
and it's quite possibly even better than the studio version.



Tune in for that, and more superb tunage this Sunday from 6pm.

Show 125 Playlist - 28.10.12

Hour 1

Caprice
"100%"
G.I Disco
BBE

Patty Lomuscio And Jazz Friends
"Again"
Fourth
Terramiamusic

Album Profile: October 2012
Monday Michiru
"Brasilanos"
Soulception
Adventure Music

Flying Lotus
"See Thru To U"
Until The Quiet Comes
Warp

Cody Chesnutt
"Till I Met Thee"
Landing On A Hundred
One Little Indian

Randy Watson Experience Featuring Bilal
"Can't Hide Love"
Interpretations: Celebrating The Music Of Earth Wind And Fire
Decca

Sticky Jam
Rob 'n' Raz Featuring Leila K
"Got To Get"
Rob 'n' Raz Featuring Leila K
Warner

Meters
"Oh, Calcutta!"
Look-A-Py-Py
Warner

Doobie Brothers
"Rio"
Takin' It Too The Streets
Warner Brothers

Linda Ronstadt
"Tracks Of My Tears"
Prisoner In Disguise
Asylum

Cody Chesnutt
"Love Is More Than A Wedding Day"
Landing On A Hundred
One Little Indian

Blaze Featuring Palmer Brown
"Shine" (Shelter Vocal Mix)
Mix The Vibe Part 1
King Street Sounds

Skeewiff
"Canon In D(ub)"
Soundcloud

Hour 2

Layabouts Featuring Portia Monique
"Do Better" (Spiritchaser Remix)
12"
Reel People Music

Regrooved Featuring Kerrie Manuel
"What I'm Gonna Do For Your Love"
Online Download

Kickback Track
SOS Band
"The Finest"
Sands Of Time
Tabu

Lesette Wilson
"Caveman Boogie"
Now That I've Got Your Attention
Passion Music

Mick Hucknall
"Farther On Up The Road"
Tribute To Bobby
simplyred.com

Double Jam - Steely Dan
"Reelin' In The Years"
Can't Buy A Thrill
MCA

"The Last Mall"
Everything Must Go
Reprise

Sunburst Band
"Definition Of Luv"
The Secret Life Of Us
Z

Album Profile: October 2012
Monday Michiru
"The Elusive Song"
Soulception
Adventure Music

Album Profile: November 2012
Josh Milan
"Introduction"
Honeycomb Music Volume 1
Honeycomb Music

Sir Piers Featuring Monique Bingham
"Don't You Love Me"
12"
Curious

Blam Jam's Bunch Of Fives

Recently on the show I've tried coming up with
a definitive top 5 list of male and female vocalists
that are heard on Blam Jam.

So I thought, why not expand that into a Top 5 of Top 5's?

Top 5 Male Vocalists

5: Gregory Porter



4: Curtis Mayfield



3: Mario Biondi



2: Gil Scott-Heron



1: Daryl Pandy



Top 5 Female Vocalists

5: Erykah Badu



4: Beverley Knight



3: Corrine Drewery (Swing Out Sister)



2: Monday Michiru



1: Carmen Lundy



Top 5 Producers

5: Kyoto Jazz Massive



4: Bluey (Incognito)



3: Leroy Burgess



2: Josh Milan



1: Joey Negro



Top 5 Soulful Radio Shows

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Show 124 Playlist - 21.10.12

Hour 1

Joey Negro
"Sexy Lady"
The Universe Of Love
Virgin

Ashanti Munir
"London"
Soundcloud

Album Profile: October 2012
Monday Michiru Featuring Ed Motta
"Bridges"
Soulception
Adventure Music

Soulpersona Featuring Jocelyn Brown, Oliver Cheatham,
Connie Harvey & The Family
"Buttaflies"
Soundcloud

Eric Benet
"News For You"
The One
Jordan House

Earth Wind And Fire Featuring Brian McKnight
"To You"
Illumination
Sanctuary

Sticky Jam
Sex-O-Sonique
"I Thought It Was You"
CD Single
FFRR

Carl Anderson
"Buttercup"
Carl Anderson
Sony

Flying Lotus Featuring Niki Randa
"Hunger"
Until Quiet Comes
Warp

Hot 8 Brass Band
"Ghost Town"
The Life And Times Of...
Tru Thoughts

Bastille
"Of The Night"
Other People's Heartache
Bad Steele

Aldo Vanucci Featuring Kylie Auldist
"You're All Show" (Smoove Remix)
Online Download
Jalapeno

Raymond Lefevre
"YMCA"
The Best Disco In Town 3
Lounge Legends

Hour 2

Ferry Ultra And Gwen McCrae
"Happy"
Ferry Ultra And The Homeless Funkers
Peppermint Jam
Roberto De Carlo Feat. Dyanna Fearon
"Searching" (Opolopo Remix)
Digital Download
RDC Digital

Kickback Track
Cameo
"Candy"
Gold
Island/Def Jam

Gil Scott Heron
"The Needle's Eye"
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
BMG

The Hics
"Lines"
Soundcloud

Double Jam - Jean Carne
Niteflyte Featuring Jean Carne
"If You Believe"
12"
Expansion

Norman Connors And Jean Carne
"Mother Of The Future"
Slew Foot
Buddah

Robert Glasper Experiment
"Letter To Hermione" (Robert Glasper and Jewels Remix)
Black Radio Recovered: The Remix EP
Blue Note

Album Profile: October 2012
Monday Michiru
"What Defines You"
Soulception
Adventure Music

White Lamp
"Make It Good"
12"
Sonar Kollektiv

Rochelle Fleming
"Love And Happiness" (Henrique Pirai Remix)
Soundcloud

Show 123 Playlist - 14.10.12

Hour 1

6ix Toys
"Voodoo People"
6ix Toys
First Word

Lack Of Afro
"Spooky"
One Way (Remixes And Rarities)
Freestyle

Album Profile: October 2012
Monday Michiru
"til Morning Comes Again"
Soulception
Adventure Music

Flying Lotus
"Electric Candyman" (Featuring Thom Yorke)
Until Quiet Comes
Warp

Bobby Caldwell
"My Flame"
What You Won't Do For Love
Big Deal

Peggy Lee
"Everyday People"
A Natural Woman
Capitol

Jill Scott
"Golden" (Ahmed's Brukup Remix)
Soundcloud

Sticky Jam
Basement Jaxx
"Fly Life"
CD Single
Multiply

Corrina Joseph
"Live Your Life With Me"
12"
Atlantic Jaxx

Word Of Mouth
"Reach Out"
Deep House Classics
R.02

Alice Russell
"Could Heaven Ever Be Like This"
Under The Munka Moon 2
Tru Thoughts

Robin Thicke
"My Life"
Despicable Me OST
Polydor

Hot Butter
"Apache"
Popcorn
Pye

Hour 2
Gabriel Rene Featuring J. Soul
"Spirit" (Guy Robin Classic Vocal Mix)
12"
Soulfuric

Genius Collective
"Stronger Than Me" (Yam Who Remix)
12"
ISM

Kickback Track
Orbital
"Chime"
12"
FFRR

Donald Fagen
"Out Of The Ghetto"
Sunken Condos
Warner Brothers

Double Jam: Beggar And Co
"Somebody Help Me Out"
80s Groove And Soul
EMI

"Changes
"Sleeping Giants
Expansion

Mousse T Vs. Hot N Juicy
"Horny" (Les Loups Remix)
12"
Paradisco

Def Sound
"(A) Gain"
Soundcloud

Album Profile: October 2012
Monday Michiru
"Over And Over"
Souception
Adventure Music

Roberto De Carlo Feat. Dyanna Fearon
"Searching" (Cool Million Summer Madness Mix)
Digital Download
RDC Digital

Show 122 Playlist - 07.10.12

Hour 1
Andy Williams
"Music To Watch Girls By"
Happy Heart: The Best Of Andy Williams
Sony

Benny Sings
"We Ain't Going Nowhere"
Champagne People
Dox

Album Profile: October 2012
Monday Michiru
"Soulception Interlude"
Soulception
Adventure Music

Monday Michiru
"Adventures"
Soulception
Adventure Music

Sesame Street Featuring The Pointer Sisters
"Twelve" (Skeewiff's Combo Breaker Remix)
Soundcloud

Kurt Elling
"Pleasant Valley Sunday"
1619 Broadway - The Brill Building Project
Concord

Sunburst Band
"Opus De Soul"
The Secret Life Of Us
Z

Sticky Jam
Lumidee
"Never Leave You"
Almost Famous
Universal

Jamie Cullum
"I Could Have Danced All Night"
Twentysomething
Universal

Incognito
"Colibri" (Remix)
Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing - CD Single
Talkin' Loud

Patty Lumuscio And Jazz Friends
"Lips"
Fourth
Terramiamusic

Down To The Bone
"The Flow"
Cellar Funk
Narada

Rodney Franklin
"Endless Flight"
Endless Flight
CBS

Moog Cookbook
"Basket Case"
The Moog Cookbook
Rhino

Hour 2

Jaidene Veda
"Lyzel In E Flat" (Jazzanova Vs Jill Scott)
MP3 Download
Giant Step

Fukuyama
"Addictive Jams"
Soundcloud

Kickback Track
Rose Royce
"Is It Love You're After"
Rose Royce IV - Rainbow Connection
Warner Brothers

Pleasure
"Sending My Love"
Give It Up
RCA

Adele Vs The O'Jays
"Rolling Backstabbers"
Unreleased
Go Home Productions

Flying Lotus
"Putty Boy Strut"
Until The Quiet Comes
Warp

Double Jam - The Beatles At 50
Skatalites
"Love Me Do"
Ska Mania
Cleopatra

Ella Fitzgerald
"Can't Buy Me Love"
Hello, Dolly!
Verve

London Jazz Four
"Things We Said Today"
Take Another Look At The Beatles
Harkit

Stevie Wonder
"We Can Work It Out"
Essential Stevie Wonder
Motown

Blood, Sweat And Tears
"You've Made Me So Very Happy"
The Collection
Entertain Me

Swing Out Sister
"I'd Be Happy"
Beautiful Mess
Miso

Album Profile: October 2012
Monday Michiru
"What It In A Soul"
Soulception
Adventure Music

Dusty Springfield
"Spooky"
Dusty Definitely
Phillips

Show 121 Playlist: 23.09.12

Hour 1

George Benson
"When Love Comes Calling"
That's Right
GRP

Funkshone
"Something Becomes The Other"
2
Skyline Recordings

Album Profile: September 2012
Cool Million Featuring Bashiyra
"Show Me"
III
Sedsoul

Feet
"Nightlife" (eEsa's Quinto Remix)
12"
RaFa Music

6ix Toys
"Do Your Thing"
7" Single
First World

Moleskins
"Glory Box"
Bittersweet
EQ Music

Sticky Jam
Kylie Minogue
"Word Is Out"
Let's Get To It
PWL

Martha High And Speedometer
"I'd Rather Go Blind"
Soul Overdue
Freestyle

Gregory Porter
"Work Song"
Be Good
Motema

Patty Lomuscio And Jazz Friends
"Lips"
Fourth
Terramiamusic

Brenda Boykin
"El Ritmo"
All The Time In The World
ChinChin

Pieces Of A Dream
"RU Ready?"
Acquainted With The Night
Heads Up

Hour 2

Joy Salinas
"Mystery Of Love" (Joey Negro Mix)
The Best Of House Classic Vol. 1
Antibemusic

Richard Earnshaw Presents Modified People
"We Are"
12"
Duffnote

Kickback Track
Shamen
"Ebeneezer Goode" (Beatmasters Mix)
Boss Drum
One Little Indian

Andrew Ashong And Theo Parrish
"Flowers"
12"
Sound Signature

José James
"It's All Over Your Body"
It's All Over Your Body EP
Blue Note

Double Jam - Similar Sounding Songstresses
Jill Scott
"He Loves Me"
Who Is Jill Scott? (Words And Sounds Vol. 1)
Hidden Beach

Joss Stone
"You Had Me"
Mind Body And Soul
EMI

White Lamp
"Make It Good"
12"
White Label

Album Profile: September 2012
Cool Million Featuring Peggi Blu
"What About You"
III
Sedsoul

Sarah Fonteyne
"Messing"
Soul Togetheness Deluxe 2011
Expansion

Paris 1940s
"The Ace Of Spades"
Soundcloud

Show 120 Playlist: 16.09.12

Hour 1

Gregory Porter
"1960 What" (Gerardo Frisina's Cuban Soul Mix)
12"
Soulandjazz.com

White Lamp
"Make It Good"
12"
White Label

Album Profile - September 2012
Cool Million Featuring Bashiyra
"Take Me Home"
III
Sedsoul

Odyssey
"Inside Out" (Soulpersona Re-Edit)
Online Download
Digisoul

Jill Scott
"Spring Summer Feeling"
Beautifully Human
Hidden Beach

Sticky Jam
Jean-Jaques Smoothie
"2 People"
CD Single
Echo

Incognito
"Where Love Shines" (Kyoto Jazz Massive Remix)
Love X Love (Who Needs Love Remixes)
Pony Canyon

Mistura
"Smile" (Joey Negro Club Mix)
12"
Z

Spiritchaser
"Edge Of The World"
12"
Guess

Martha High And Speedometer
"No More Heartaches"
Soul Overdue
Freestyle

Scott Bradlee
"Call Me Al, Maybe"
Mashups By Candlelight
Poor Gentleman's Records

Hour 2

Mala
"The Tourist"
Mala In Cuba
Brownswood

Vanessa Freeman
"The Way" (Restless Soul Vocal)
12"
Chillifunk

Kickback Track
Fat Larry's Band
"Act Like You Know"
Breakin' Out
Virgin

Kylie Auldist
"Counting On You"
Still Life
Tru Thoughts

Sunlightsquare
"Heart's Desire"
12"
Sunlightsquare

Brenda Boykin
"Stone Mad"
All The Time In The World
ChinChin

Double Jam - The Police
Roseaux Featuring Aloe Blacc
"Walking On The Moon"
Online Single
Fanon

Bev Lee Harling
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic"
Barefoot In Your Kitchen
Wah Wah 45s

Brenda Boykin
"We Have All The Time In The World"
All The Time In The World
ChinChin

Album Profile - September 2012
Cool Million Featuring The Westcoast Soulstars
"We Can Work It Out"
III
Sedsoul

Feet
"Night Life" (Dutchican Soul Mix)
12"
RaFa Music

Bah Samba
"Reach Inside"
Bah Samba
Estereo

Bad Manners
"Baby Elephant Walk/The Sweeney"
Return Of The Ugly
Triple X

Show 119 Playlist: 09.09.12

Hour 1

Incognito
"Everybody Loves The Sunshine"
Bees + Things + Flowers
Dome

Antibalas
"Dirty Money"
Antibalas
Daptone

Album Profile: September 2012
Cool Million Featuring Kenny Thomas
"Without Your Love"
III
Sedsoul

Nicole Willis And The Soul Investigators
"Feeling Free"
Keep Reachin' Up
Timmion

Jestofunk
"Say It Again"
Acid Jazz On The Rocks Vol. 3
Irma

Delilah
"Inside My Love"
From The Roots Up
Warner

Jamie Cullum
"Our Day Will Come"
Catching Tales
Universal

Sticky Jam
Was (Not Was)
"Shake Your Head"
Hello Dad, I'm In JailMercury

Jill Scott
"Spring Summer Feeling" (Ron Trent Remix)
Crates: Music Fundamentals Vol. 1
Hidden Beach

Frank Ocean
"Sweet Life"
channel ORANGE
Island/Def Jam

Bobby Womack
"Nothin' Can Save Ya"
The Bravest Man In The Universe
XL

Uptown Funk Empire Feat. Janice And Ange
"You've Got To Have Freedom"
The Empire Strikes Back
Soulab

Haggis Horns
"Pipe Bag"
Hot Damn!
First Word

Hour 2

AAries
"Don't Give It Up" (Reel People Rework)
12"
Reel People Music

Candi Staton
"Hallelujah Anyway" (Director's Cut Signature Praise)
12"
Defected

Kickback Track
JTQ Featuring Noel McKoy
"Love The Life" (We're In Love Mix)
12"
Big Life

Gabin Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater
"Into My Soul" (Nicola Conte Jazz Combo)
Mr. Freedom
Astralwerks

Nicola Conte
"Love And Revolution"
Love And Revolution
Fez Jazz

Double Jam: Odyssey
"Don't Tell Me, Tell Her"
Greatest Hits
BMG

"Inside Out"
Greatest Hits
BMG

Afro Blues Quintet & Corona
"Walking On Music" (Atomix Northern Sunshine Mix)
Soundcloud

Album Profile: September 2012
Cool Million Featuring Bashiyra
"Love Dance"
III
Sedsoul
Skeewiff And Sam Fonteyn
"The Tap-Tastic Toe Twizzler"
Skeewiff Vs KPM
Soundcloud

SOS Band And Ralph Rosario
"You Used To Give Me High Hopes" (Silent Bass Mix)
Soundcloud