From: Walker, Radio Jazz (walker_at_radiojazz.dk)
Date: 2003-11-20 20:31:00
I know its been a while since this was posted,
(great post btw) but I wondered if there is a story to this
>> Osunlade playing one of his last DJ gigs ever,
Ever since his Paradigm release on Soul jazz records
I have been a big fan of his housy style and pick
up what I can get my hands on of remixes from him.
Kick Jazz
Walker
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From: "Peter Nicholson" <bournik_at_svn.net>
To: <argo_at_speakeasy.net>
Cc: "Acid Jazz ml - UCSD" <acid-jazz_at_ucsd.edu>
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: [acid-jazz] ayro love funk+ Candela Festival
> It is out, but I believe Omoa has some serious distribution issues. I
> know 500 or so copies made it out, some to Groove Dis, but I think
> they've all been snapped up.
> Speaking of Ayro, I was blessed to catch his set closing the outdoor
> part of last weekend's Candela Festival in old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
> It was absolutely mind-blowing! Akai should hire him as a spokesman
> for what he can do with an MPC live. Pretty awesome to see him pack
> the outdoor plaza and have the likes of John Beltran, John Arnold,
> Afronaught, DJ Valida, Dixon, Georg Levin, and more shaking their heads
> in wonder as he did his thing. As Afronaught said the next day, "The
> days of the DJ are fucking numbered!"
> Other highlights of a very special weekend were absolutely wicked DJ
> sets from Amalgama's Juan Rojas' and Max, a top-notch live set from
> Local 12 with Millo on guitar, Osunlade playing one of his last DJ gigs
> ever, the incredible hospitality of Ramon Nieves, and the vision of
> organizer Pablo Rodrigues. Toss in a gallery installation with Swifty,
> Mitch Bwoy, and Mode 2 celebrating 15 years of Straight No Chaser, plus
> live painting on the plaza stage from HVW8 and Doze Green, and we were
> treated to a weekend that won't soon be forgotten.
>
> Watch out for:
> Juan 'Chucki' (sp?) Rojas -- Every time somebody dropped a slammin'
> bit of broken beat that was new to me, it seemed to be one of his
> joints on CD-R. Keep an eye out for a Mark de Clive Lowe re-rub that
> should be massive if it ever sees proper distribution.
>
> Local 12 -- With a solid live show fusing electronics and the rhythms
> of three Puerto Rican percussionists, these guys deserve a deal. Look
> for a collaboration with John Beltran on his upcoming album.
>
> Too Many Bugz in Candela: proposed collaboration between Bugz in the
> Attic and Puerto Rican musicians organized by Pablo Rodriques and
> Afronaught. can't wait!
>
> enough spreading the gospel - watch out for the next Candela happening
> (possibly pre-WMC?) and don't sleep!
>
> peace,
> Peter
> On Friday, October 24, 2003, at 07:03 AM, argo_at_speakeasy.net wrote:
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> > Anyone know the release date for ayro's electronic love funk LP? Its
> > not out yet, correct?
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> > argo
> > http://www.brokenbeatradio.com
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