Dusted Off pt7: Chet Baker Documentary

I haven't done a Dusted Off post in almost two years but I found it fitting to do this one as myself and some of the heads in our Jazz Jousters Facebook group are flipping Chet's 'Almost blue' Classic. This will be released this weekend (June 1st) on the Millennium Jazz Bandcamp under the name of The Jazz Jousters. If you know your Jazzhop you may even recognise some of the many names of international Hip Hoppers that are Jousting with us.

Anyway back to the doc ..I'll confess that before starting the above project I didn't know half as much about the great Chet Baker as I do now. You may find this to be quite deep or possibly very inspirational. We shall see...

R.I.P Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker, Jr. (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988)

Dusted Off pt6 Tupac, Stetsasonic & Pharcyde

No long explanation, these were just today's plays. They take me back to a summer in the 90's where these came on after one another on a more respected MTV or The Box ..."Music Television YOU Control", remember that ish?

Dusted Off pt5: Astrud Gilberto, Cut Chemist, Amy Winehouse & Black Eyed Peas

This evening I began with the music, then I went on to reading up on the talented and very lovely Astrud Gilberto and I was surprised about how much music she's put out over the years. I've Dug out a few LP's in my travels but reading about some of her movements lead me to say a simple "ya damn right", about her receiving the 'Latin Jazz USA Award For Lifetime Achievement' in 1992, then later being added to the 'Latin Jazz Music's Hall Of Fame' only eight years ago (2002). There's is plenty more for you to find on this veteran, like... she recorded her songs in over seven different languages. If that's not impressive I don't know what is...

Anyway, similar to 'Dusted Off pt4' it's all about two of my favorite tracks which were inspired by Astrud Gilberto.

First up we have 'Berimbau' which Cut Chemist went on to sample the vocals from to make 'The Garden' for his 'The Audience Is Listening' LP...





Now we've got Astrud's 'Who Can I Turn To' which Will-I-Am understandably so samples the intro for 'Like That' ft full B.E.P's squad, Cee-Lo, Talib Kweli Q-Tip and John Legend. Don't be surprised if you hear me get some artists for my own version, the track is just asking for it...





Last minute entry, not a favorite like that last two but I can't forget the 1964 classic by Astrud Gilberto and Stan Getz, 'The Girl From Ipenema' which was used for Any Whinehouse's 'Cherry'...

Dusted Off pt4: The Beatles, Junior Parker, Cypress Hill

I'm sure many would have their own opinions on sampling and music covers etc, all of which would make for a damn good conversation. For me at this present time I am loving how the inspiration (not biting, there's a difference ya know) given off by one song can be tracked through the decades and be responsible for influencing another even with having no direct link.

Here we have The Beatles's 'Taxman' which was later to be covered with a funky soul twist by Junior Parker (and Band), which then went on to inspire Cypress Hill's 'I Wanna Get High' with a loop taken *hmm, strong word* from Mr Parker's version by DJ Muggs most likely. Lord knows how many other "green thumbed" artists were influenced by this track in one way or another ;0)

But the question is, would Cypress Hill have come with that song without the Liverpudlian lads ever doing 'Taxman' in the first place??? hmmmmm........

Dust Off: 12 Stone Productions 2G Freestyle on DJ 279

All hail the mighty 12 Stone Crew... being born and raised in Hackney I used to hear talk of the squad holding it down for us. Those days I was deep in the DnB party scene but I still caught wind of some 12 Stone movements. I wish they were still knocking em out today!

This freestyle was a 12 Stone sesion on DJ 279's show on Choice FM "if I'm not mistaken"...

Dusted Off: Jay Dee aka J Dilla 2003 interview

I always had this as an audio file but recently came across the actual vid on youtube and thought I'd up it to the 'Dusted Off' section. If for some reason you don't know about the classic Champion Sound project Jay is speaking about (Jay Dee & Madlib aka Jaylib) I'm sure you can find some of the tracks on youtube. Otherwise get yourself a copy and bounce!!

Dusted Off: K15 presents '18 Minutes In Bollywood'

Something very different this time round on the Pod front. I was sent this Podcast by Jazz Cafe DJ/Producer K15 as he dug deep and created a window that brings Bollywood into earshot for eighteen minutes. It may or may not be eveyones cup of tea, but I found this to be an easy listen. Also recognised one or two parts sampled by the likes of Madlib etc.

"A very small yet special Bollywood mix, inspired by: R.D Burman S.D Burman Kishore Kumar A.R Rahman Kalyanji Anandji and countless others who contributed to making glorious "filmi music." Listen, enjoy and share." ..say's K15!!

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