Did Atlas run out of money or was it time to move on?
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeroen van der Ent <jvdent@xs4all.nl>
To: <acid-jazz@ucsd.edu>
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: Sweet as Cuki 25.03.01
> Damn! a good shop down!
>
>
> It was always very hectic there when I visited, what happened?
>
> Hey that means my Atlas record bag is now a collectioner's item?
>
> greetz to the list,
> Jeroen
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Alan.D.Brown@chase.com>
> To: <cukipapa@jazzandjava.com>
> Cc: <alan@cukipapas.fsnet.co.uk>
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 5:05 PM
> Subject: Sweet as Cuki 25.03.01
>
>
> >
> > 25.03.01 Week 12
> >
> > A massive bundle of records in my box this morning some
> > I know absolutely awesome! I'm holding them down for next
> > week though as this chart ready to be launched into
> > cyberspace. Hold tight for next week.
> >
> > Sad news from London town! Atlas records in Archer St,
> > Soho ceased trading at the weekend. Atlas has always
> > prided itself on the outstanding service to the DJ and
> > general musical community. It has been a favoured haunt
> > for most of the vinyl and music junkies of London town
> > and DJ's who come in from abroad. Of all the shops in
> > town, Atlas was certainly the friendliest and most sociable.
> > It also covered the most bases! I'm sure you would like to
> > join me in wishing Pete and John and the rest of the crew
> > the very best for the future and to thank them for their years
> > of musical and sociable pleasure.
> >
> > Shouts to Jake at Xtreme records. Do check out another
> > excellent compilation on this label. This time, the turn of
> > the Attica Blues crew putting together some of their favoured
> > past and present musical treats. This label always coming
> > through with the very best comps.
> >
> > Shouts this week to the Earth Project crew and in particular
> > Felix. Of all the new labels doing the rounds, Earth Project
> > certainly pulling the most punches and getting the most feets
> > on the floor! Now on number 004 (Waiwan feat Loretta
> > Heywood) which hits the shops this week, If you've missed
> > out on the other three releases then get to your local vinyl
> > emporium very soon. To check out all the tracks, jump to
> > http://www.earthproject.com/tracklist9.htm for a listen to
> > what you missing.
> >
> > Shouts to Darren and the Ninji Tune crew.Holding tight
> > for the Chris Bowden twelve, which will no doubt be in
> > Cuki's next chart. Do also check out the awesome
> > Coldcut radio show on London Live each Monday evening.
> > 'Soild Steel' - The Broadest Beats
> > Colcut and friends broadcasting live.
> > Three ways to listen:
> > LIVE ON THE RADIO - BBC London Live
> > 94.9FM, Monday, Midnight to 2AM UK Time
> > LIVE ON THE WEB - BBC London Live Website
> > http://www.bbc.co.uk/londonlive
> > Archive of the last 10 shows - Ninja Tune Website
> > http://www.ninjatune.net/solidsteel
> >
> > Hopefully we'll catch some of you at the 'Plastic People'
> > club in Curtain St just off Old St EC2 on Saturday (31st).
> > 'Balance' being one of the most truly eclectic nights in
> > London town. One of the finest sound systems around too.
> > I'll be at the Charterhouse Bar earlier in the evening too. 38
> > Charterhouse St EC1.
> >
> > Shouts to Paul at Illnoiz.com radio in Toronto.
> > WHATNAUT Hosted and produced by Paul E.Lopes.
> > Webcast on Illnoiz.com
> > http://www.illnoiz.com/?show=whatnaut
> > Live Saturday Nights 7:00-10:00pm EST
> > ***ARCHIVED AND AVAILABLE 24/7!***
> >
> > To incrediblesexysweetass21yearoldexhousegirlie!
> > Who could say such nice 'tings'?
> >
> > #### #### This weeks chart #### ####
> >
> > 1. Modaji - S/T (Laws of Motion) 2xLP
> > Still Number 1! 21st century soul boy Dominic
> > Jacobson finally delivers his first long player! He's
> > come along way since the days of 'Starburst over Orion'.
> > He's also matured into one of the finest producers and
> > songwriters around. I'm still feeling very proud to be
> > charting this record number 1.Respect DHJ.
> >
> > 2. Nathan Haines - Sound Travels (Chilli Funk) 2xLP
> > Again, so pleased to have all tracks on vinyl. Nathan's
> > album already destined for classic status. Time will travel
> > but this long player will live long in our spirits and record
> > boxes for sure. Infinite journey indeed. The first of many
> > great albums we hope! Get down to 'Flying' in Dean St.
> >
> > 3. India.Arie - Acoustic Soul (Motown) CD & 12"s
> > Kedar Massenburg and Co deliver another quality soulful
> > superstar. India's vocals and songwriting taking it to the
> > next level. This CD didn't leave my player all weekend. The
> > sampler twelve and the offical new twelve in 'Brown Skin'
> > also wearing out my stylus!
> >
> > 4. Loqate - Miracles (Recloose remix)(Ubiquity) 12"
> > Main man Matt Chicoine adds another twist to another
> > Bugz / Orin Walters disguise in Loqate. Just when you
> > thought it was safe to step off the dance floor and get
> > yourself a drink, along comes this! Two excellent and
> > fearless producers, one excellent and adventurous
> > label. More than enough said.
> >
> > 5. Psyco on da Bus - V/T (Comet) 2xLP
> > We supported this back last year on CD-R format but
> > we get the vinyl and give it another bolt. Tony Allen,
> > Doctor L, Jeff Kellner, Jean-Phi Dary and Cesar Anot
> > on a bus, on a tour, on a Afro Funk mission! This is
> > exactly what the title says 'Psyco'! We're on da bus!
> >
> > 6. V/T - Folky (Spectrum Works) CD-R
> > Acoustic music in digital times! Awesome collection
> > of new bizniz from suspects such as Scuba, Zero 7,
> > Les Gammas, Victor Davis. We also digging such
> > artists as Otto Lamani and Lief too. Pull up a comfy
> > chair and leave your dancing shoes in the corner!
> >
> > 7. Afronaught - Transcend Me (Apollo) 12"
> > Soon come! Soon come! Hold on boys and girls.
> > Whites about so the finished article only days
> > away! Get ready also for the O-Dawg album to
> > compliment this excellent twelve.
> >
> > 8. YMC - Jazzmatic (Alola) 12"
> > Not sure of the origin of this! Maybe Scandinavian!
> > One for sure, it's the slickest piece of techie house
> > I got in my box at the mo! Anybody got any info?
> >
> > 9. Marcus Worgull - Ole EP (Spectrum Works) 12"
> > Marcus Who? Not for long! Spectrum Works come
> > good again and this time we take note of a new kid
> > on the block in Marcus Worgull. Quality vocal ride too
> > with Julie Messenger on the 'Havin a Dig' track. More
> > Germanic broken beat jazzer biz!
> >
> > 10. Difusion - Illusive Angel (Solaria) 12"
> > Venom and Uncle get it done with this deep and vibrating
> > sound off! Somewhere between Drum n Bass and West
> > London broken beats! A bunch of Viper/Venom stuff
> > sounding off very soon! Vinyl sounding super phaaaat!
> >
> > 11. Fertile Ground - Perception (Counterpoint) 2xLP
> > Baltimore's best kept secret is official out on vinyl.
> > Those who had CD's two years back know the story.
> > Those who don't, need what is a truly moving and
> > spiritual experience. Respect to Counterpoint for
> > getting on the case.
> >
> > 12. Sepia - Age of Cool (Underground Evolution) CD-R
> > Taking from the unreleased 'City of Strangers' album.
> > This cuts the mustard in a similar vein to last years
> > stunning 'Surrender' track that some many peeps missed
> > out on! Sepia outta Chicago and one of the true secrets
> > of the left hand lane!
> >
> > 13. Vikter Duplaix - Manhood (Rima remix)(Groove Attack) CD-R
> > Domu teaming up with the Volcov to produce an excellent
> > twisted version of one of last years classics. Nuff said when
> > you team these three together. Rima ready to roll!
> >
> > 14. Koop - V/T (Superstudio) 10"
> > Nuff waltz and bossa bizniz going on here! 3 track sampler
> > from the forthcoming album including last years blinding
> > 'Waltz for Koop'. Hold tight for a excellent album too.
> >
> > 15. V/A - Visions Sampler (Visions) 2x12"
> > Alex Attias and friends give us an awesome double
> > pack of future jazz licks. Featuring Jessica Lauren,
> > Domu, Stephane Attias with Vanessa Freeman and
> > the Volcov man gets serious too.
> >
> > 16. Ray Mang & Pete 2 - Praia Do Londres (R&S) 12"
> > Nice rolling percussive rhythms and with a certain deepness
> > that brings a warmth and sincerity to the tune. Pitch it down
> > little and slip gently into modes of hypnotism too! If you
> > enjoyed Chaser's 'Life in Loiasada' then check this.
> >
> > 17. Cassandra Wilson/Angelique - Voodoo (Joe Claussell mix)(Blue Note)
12"
> > Tribal chanting and percussive rhythms on this twelve!
> > Nippon Nik will be straight on the phone! Cassandra's
> > husky vocal chords as ever stealing the show.
> >
> > 18. Sunshine Anderson - Heard it all before (Atlantic) 12"
> > Another outstanding piece of R n B just about to hit the
> > streets. We've gone all this time without quality soulful
> > superstars blessing our earlobes, then bucket loads
> > arrive on your door! I knew Erykah and D'Angelo would
> > bring on the new breed.
> >
> > 19. Nos - Green Mist (Zest) 12"
> > Another outstanding B-side from Zurich. More edgy beats
> > and deep chords from the new label on the block. Look
> > out for the 'lime'! There's also a 'kiwi' doing the rounds!
> > By the summer we'll have a greengrocers!
> >
> > 20. Mark de Clive-Lowe - Day by Day (DJ Spinna mix)(Universal Jazz) 12"
> > Slick job by one of New York's finest hip hop producers.
> > This though on a mid tempo drifter. New Zealand to
> > New York to New Jazz. Restless Soul get all Caribbean
> > in the package too with 'El Dia Perfecto'.
> >
> > 21. Jazztronik - Inner Flight (Counterpoint) 2xLP
> > This not coming through Flower recordings but through
> > Brighton's Counterpoint label. Japanese fusion exponents
> > deliver a slice of new and some older sought after
> > recordings on two mighty slices of vinyl.
> >
> > 22. Kaidi Tatham - Betcha (Original/Son of Scientist mix)(Bitasweet)
CD-R
> > Kaidi letting loose with more mad West London side
> > stepping! Forget two step, this is twenty two step!
> > Check soon for more Bitasweet productions coming
> > through.
> >
> > 23. Reel People feat Nathan Haines - Spiritual (Papa) 12"
> > Man of the moment Nathan Haines guests on this
> > warm and soothing slice of quality house music,
> > from we believe the Chilli Funk stable.
> >
> > 24. Julie Dexter - The Plan (Main Squeeze) 12"
> > IG Culture production with the soulful overtones of
> > now Atlanta resident Julie Dexter. 3 quality mixes
> > including the awesome 'Bruk Stepper'.
> >
> > 25. Ne Grove - Let it Ride (House mix)(Pure Filth) 12"
> > Leroy, Marcus and the crew give us a West London
> > classic with new house vibes! Super dance floor
> > friendly and with new vocals by Mr Begg. Silk
> > production as always with 'soul' as the source.
> >
> > 26. Wai Wan & Loretta Heywood - Feelin' Me Feelin' You (Earth Project)
12"
> > Earth Project going the same way as 'People' records!
> > Basically from strength to strength. Excellent package in
> > EP004 including a awesome Atjazz remix. Ms Heywood
> > as ever, delivering super strong vocals.
> >
> > 27. Dennis Ferrer & Jehlaz - Jehlaz (Ibadan) 2xLP
> > Deep and soulful house excursion from a excellent
> > Ibadan compilation by Kerri Chandler and Jerome
> > Syndrome called 'Saturday'. Jehlaz the deepest cut
> > and worth the price tag alone.
> >
> > 28. Zero Crossing - Missed Torsion (Remixes)(Spinning Wheel) 12"
> > Well, I had a listen to the flip and Gorden Bennet, There's a
> > Domu broken beat biscuit to contend with the TAOS A side!
> > I need to listen to my records more closely! Respect
> > Spinning Wheel, respect Mr Stanton.
> >
> > 29. Two Banks of Four - Homegirl (Sirkus) CD-R
> > Proper song, proper production! Beautifully sung by Valerie
> > Ettiene. A story told indeed! If you enjoyed 'Sweet Lullabies'
> > and 'The Birds Sing' then you need to look out for this. Get
> > ready for 'Moving' track too!
> >
> > 30. MJ Cole - Tired Games (Nu Yorican Soul mix)(Talkin Loud) 2x12"
> > Louie Vega & Kenny Dope in their Nu Yorican guise
> > adding another quality remix to their massively
> > impressive list of quality productions. Nu Yorican as
> > always on the more latin, percussive tip.
> >
> >
> > #### #### Coffee compliment this week #### ####
> > Well, I had to take time out from the brand new India Aria
> > album to bring you this weeks Java Joint.
> > Lonnie Liston Smith - 'Astral Travelling'
> > Flying Dutchman FD 10163 (1973)
> > Lonnie's first album as a leader and a new band to boot.
> > The Cosmic Echoes included James Mtume, David Lee,
> > Cecil McBee, Joe Beck and George Barron who played
> > the wonderful soprano sax this album. Beautiful tablas
> > from Badel Roy also making this the deepest of all
> > Lonnies albums. Check awesome tracks like 'Astral
> > Travelling' 'Let us go into the house of the Lord' and the
> > pure space journey in 'Aspirations'
> > Space is the Place!
> >
> > #### #### Granny selection for 22.03.01 #### ####
> > 1. Marcus Worgull - Havin' a Dig (Spectrum Works 01 12")
> > 2. Erro - Don't Change (Yoruba 00 12")
> > 3. Reel People - Spiritual (Baba 01 12")
> > 4. Hipnotic - Naima (Laws of Motion 01 12")
> > 5. Hipnotic - Naima (Ian O'Brien mix)(Laws of Motion 01 12")
> > 6. Loqate - Miracles (Recloose mix)(Ubiquity 01 12")
> > 7. Star - Another Love (Soul Food 00 12")
> > 8. India.Aria - Brown Skin (Motown 01 12")
> > 9. D'Angelo - Devils Pie (Virgin 99 12")
> > 10. Creative Source - Who is he (Sussex 73 LP)
> > 11. Brass Construction - Ha Cha Cha (Untited Artists 76 LP)
> > 12. Slave - You & Me (Cotillion 77 LP)
> > 13. The Players Assocation - How do you like it (Vangaurd 77 LP)
> > 14. James Brown - If you don't give a Dogone (Polydor 77 12")
> > 15. Bobby Byrd - I know you got soul (Poydor 71 LP)
> > 16. Charles Earland - Coming to you Live (Mercury 80 LP)
> > 17. Houston Person - Pure Pleasure (Mercury 76 LP)
> > 18. Sonny Stitt - Slick Eddie (Cadet 75 LP)
> > 19. Blackbyrds - Walking in Rhythm (Fantasy 76 LP)
> > 20. The Jacksons - Show you the way to go (Epic 76 LP)
> > 21. Lou Rawls - You'll never find another love like mine (PIR 76 LP)
> > 22. Jean Carn - Don't let it go to your head boy (PIR 78 LP)
> > 23. Stevie Wonder - Boogie on Reggae Women (Motown 74 LP)
> > 24. Breakestra - Remember wh you are (Stones Throw 01 12")
> > 25. Kenny Dope - Can U handle it (Pts 1&2)(BBE 01 12")
> > 26. Julie Dexter - The Plan (Main Squeeze 01 12")
> > 27. Airto - Toque de Cuica (Warner Bros 79 LP)
> > 28. Stop - Can you feel it (Elite 80 12")
> > 29. Webster Lewis - Barbara Ann (Epic 78 LP)
> > 30. Donald Byrd - Place & Spaces (Blue Note 76 LP)
> >
> > Till the next time.
> > The One Sweet Daddy (Cukipapa)
> >
> > Resident at
> > 'Bemsha' Notting Hill Arts Club, Tuesday's 8 till 1 with the
> > Nathan Haines Band
> > 'Bite Your Granny' Point 101Bar, New Oxford St, Thursday's
> > 9 till 2 with Nik Weston
> >
> > Mail to,
> > Alan Brown
> > Chase 3/200L
> > 125 London Wall
> > London
> > EC2Y 5AJ
> > UK
> >
> > Tel/Fax 020 7352 2051
> > cukipapa@jazzandjava.com
> > Alan.D.Brown@chase.com
> > alan@cukipapas.fsnet.co.uk
> >
> >
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