Pullin from the Stacks

A tribute to the great Ahmad Jamal: the second in a series of tributes to some of my favorite pianists. I tried to play some lesser-known (or lesser-sampled) cuts from the legendary pianist, from his trio work, live performances to funky Steely Dan covers.

Tribute to the living legend Herbie Hancock! An adventure through some of the many styles in which Hancock created and ventured, from funk to solo piano. The piano is my favorite instrument, and this is the first in a series of tributes to some of my favorite pianists.

After a short set, Ian discusses the state and future of the podcast with longtime digging and musical partner Dave aka DO77. Tracklist: Jeff Palmer, Ill Considered, Joe Chambers, Jaubi.

Live, all-vinyl set at Vinyl Tap in Philly, PA, January 19, 2019. Many thanks to Duiji and the whole Vinyl Tap crew! I threw some pretty random records in a bag and took the New Jersey Transit train down to the 215 on a chilly Saturday, but we warmed the place up.

For the 100th episode, we take it back to the hip-hop crates for some deep, headphone flavors. Tracklist: Source of Labor, Daily Planet ft. Rita J, Eligh ft. Del, Mr. Lif, The BUMs ft. Mystic, All Natural, Juggaknots, Latryx ft. El-P, Lifesavas, Q-ball and Curt Cazal, Abstract Tribe Unique, Digable Planets

Recent digs and jazz selections to start 2019. Tracklist: Circus, Father John D'amico Trio, Mongo Santamaria, Bob Allen, St. Mary's College of Maryland Jazz Ensemble, John Young Trio, Mt. Hood Community College Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Some Swedish jazz and more after a trip to Stockholm. Tracklist: Merit Hemmingson, Monica Zetterlund, Solarplexus, Botkyrka Big Band, Salt, Kjell Ohman, EGBA, Maritza Horn, Meta Roos and Nippe Sylwens Band, Monica Zetterlund

Some of my favorite records from the jazz legend Les McCann.

A selection of different, classic covers of the standard "Look of Love."

Guest set from DO77 full of jazz fusion treats. Tracklist: tracklist: Flora Purim, Tony Williams Lifetime, Miroslav Vitous, Weather Report, Frank Zappa, Azymuth, Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah, Jaco Pastorius

Cool out to some jazz digs from a recent Portland trip. Tracklist: Norm Cumming Trio, Zytron, Danny Ward and Reality, Lonnie Liston Smith, Aretha Franklin, Leroy Hutson, Cold Blood, Michael Longo, Hiroshi Fukumura

From new UK jazz records to breakbeat classic rock. Tracklist: Ill Considered, 22 Arkestra, Soft Machine, Grover Washington Jr., Jazz is Alive, Osmosis, ZZ Top

More summer jazz cool out flavor. Tracklist: Ray Mantilla Space Station, Pleasure, Cal Tjader, Van Morrison, Mary Lou Williams, Byron Peterson Orchestra, Cymande

A few of my all-time favorite songs blended together for your June cool-out. Tracklist: Nu Shooz, Visioneers, Quantic and Alice Russell, mister T., Five Fingers of Funk, DJ Day, Azimuth, Lifesavas, Grouch, Collapsible Mammals, Devin the Dude, Khingz, BJ the Chicago Kid, Souljazz Orchestra

Some favorites from 70s jazz labels CTI and KUDU. Tracklist: Kenny Burrell, Hank Crawford, Grover Washington, Jr., George Benson, Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws, Quincy Jones, Milt Jackson, Wes Montgomery

Guest selectors Rob Latebloomer and Damien DFlush of Sideman Records come through to play some ridiculous heat you've never heard before.

Various recent digs and selections leaning slightly toward the prog-rock-fusion side. Tracklist: Poe, Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign, Go, Kruangbin, Carolyn Franklin, Rick Curtis Affair, The JB's

Another all-45s (or 7inch) episode of treats, with a few donut tributes to J. Dilla. Tracklist: Tenderlonius, Elis Regina, Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band, Bobby Bland, Curtis Mayfield, LV Johnson, Gary Bartz, Ronnie Laws, The City

Some dusty jazz selections plus a short tribute to Hugh Masekela.

Back for 2018 with a heavy set of recent digs - jazz, funk, rock and more! Tracklist: Atlantis, Barduhn, David Axelrod, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers, Black Velvet, Scope, Sly 5th Ave, Ruby Rushton, Nina Simone, Scott Bradford

Guest DJ Center comes by to play an incredible jazz set, plus sit down for a brief interview.

An episode of more recent jazz releases. Tracklist: Mission, Medline, Slide Five, Ashley Henry, Vijay Iyer, Build an Ark, Quantic, Jukka Eskola Soul Trio, Joe Tatton Trio

An episode dedicated to selections played by Karriem Riggins on his class DJ mix, Music Kaleidoscope.

In-between some smooth soul selections, Seattle emcee and author Gabriel Teodros makes an appearance to talk records and Seattle hip-hop pioneer Jonathan Moore (RIP).

A mixtape adventure through breaks, record digging and more.