Inventions & Dimensions

This is a Bonus episode with DJ Hen Boogie playing a live all-vinyl set featuring records he picked for his episode + some more of his favorites.  

Learn more about Hen Boogie who was featured on Episode 12 of Inventions & Dimensions 

https://www.inventions-dimensions.com/sanjosejazz/hen-boogie-picks

As a part of the collaboration series we have interviews with various artists who performed at the San Jose Jazz Summerfest in August 2023. In this episode we were able to sit with veteran selector Hen Boogie home grown out of San Jose.  He talks about his history as a DJ/Producer and we jump right into some deep selections from his 7" bag + a staple 4hero LP.  Check the tracklist and episode below and stay tune for a special all-vinyl set.  

Tracklist: 

1. Elements of Life - Fantasy (ft. Melanin)
2. Light of the World - Midnight Groovin' 7" Version
3. Kyoto Jazz Massive - Get Up ft. Roy Ayers
4. Jon Lucien - The Ghetto Song
5. 4 Hero - Bed of Roses

This is a Bonus episode with DJ/Curator Tommy Aguilar aka Chalé Brown of Ugrmr in San Jose playing a live all-vinyl set featuring records he picked for his episode + some more of his favorites.  

Discover more about Chalé Brown by visiting www.ungramr.com

Learn more about Chalé Brown who was featured on Episode 10 of Inventions & Dimensions 

https://www.inventions-dimensions.com/sanjosejazz/chase-brown

In collaboration with the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest we present another special episode from the Inventions & Dimensions Podcast studio powered by Topo Chico hosted by @adjnamedflow

As a part of the collaboration series we have interviews with various artists who performed at the San Jose Jazz Summer fest in August 2023.  In this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Grammy Nominated Artist, Saxophonist, Composer Isaiah Collier. He gives us a quick run down of his history growing up in Chicago and host @adjnamedflow brings in some albums by John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders & Yusef Lateef to discuss their importance and influence on his musical journey.  

Isaiah Collier Picks:

1. John Coltrane - Resolution
2. Pharoah Sanders - Colors
3. John Coltrane - Giant Steps
4. John Coltrane - Edition pt. 1
5. Yusef Lateef - Love Theme from  the Robe
6. Pharoah Sanders - Orgin

In collaboration with San Jose Jazz Summer Fest we present another special episode from the Inventions & Dimensions Podcast studio powered by Topo Chico.  

As a part of the collaboration series we have interviews with various artists who performed at the San Jose Jazz Summerfest in August 2023.  We had the honor of having legendary Bassist and producer Marcus Miller. He goes into detail about his history as a musician and stories about working on albums with Luther Vandross, Bernard Wright, Don Blackman, Dave Grusin, Grover Washington Jr. + more.  This episode includes selections from his catalog (and songs he is credited in playing Bass) that were talking points used throughout the interview.  

This was one of the highlights of this series and I am very excited to be sharing this episode.  

NOTE: Toward the end of the episode the recording stopped on the audio recorder so you are hearing the camera mic. Out apologies about the quality.  These are the challenges when dealing with live on site interviews.  

Marcus Miller Picks:

1. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much 
2. Marcus Miller - Much Too Much
3. Dave Drusin - Either Way
4. Grover Washington Jr. - Take Me There
5. Bernard Wright - Spinnin'

This "lost" episode was dedicated to the music of Pete Rock. He was originally slotted to be a performer at the San Jose Jazz festival but ended up not working out and his performance was cancelled.  I decided to put the episode out becuase I'm just a huge fan and I love the songs that were sampled and played on this episode.  

There’s not much to say about the legendary Hip-Hop producer Pete Rock. His catalog and reputation speaks for itself. His crates run deep especially in the jazz section of his collection. Some of my favorite sample sources over the years are tracks included in this episode.

Tracklist:

1. Pete Rock - Pete's Jazz
2. Gary Burton - Open Your Eye's You Can Fly
3. Ahmad - Poinciana
4. Joe pass - Nite and Day
5. Tom Scott - Today
6. Roy Ayers - Searching

In collaboration with San Jose Jazz Summer Fest we present another special episode from the Inventions & Dimensions Podcast studio powered by Topo Chico.  

As a part of the collaboration series we have interviews with various artists who performed at the San Jose Jazz Summerfest in August 2023.  This was a special episode with DJ/Curator Tommy Aguilar aka Chalé Brown of Ugrmr in San Jose.  He put together a great list of records for us to listen to and gives us a rundown of his history curating events as a part of the San Jose community.  

Coming soon is also a full length all-vinyl DJ mix recorded live in the Inventions & Dimensions booth.  For now check out his top picks in this episode.  

Discover more about Chalé Brown by visiting www.ungramr.com

Chalé Brown Picks:

1. SAULT - Why, Why, Why, Why, Why - Album: 5
2. Haitus Kaiyote - By Fire - Album: Choose Your Weapon
3. BADBADNOTGOOD - In Your Eyes - Album: IV
4. Robert Glasper - Afro Blue - Album: Black Radio 
5. Thelonious Monk - Straight No Chase - Album: Straight No Chaser 

In collaboration with San Jose Jazz Summer Fest we present another special episode from the Inventions & Dimensions Podcast studio powered by Topo Chico.  

As a part of the collaboration series we have interviews with various artists who performed at the San Jose Jazz Summerfest in August 2023.  Our next episode from this collaboration features artist Mae.Sun. This episode came at the very end of the festival and was immediately recorded after her live performance on the San Jose Jazz Breakroom Stage. Mae Sun is an amazing multi-instrumentalist and her favorite picks range from classics up to more recent R&B/Soul Jazz adjacent selections.  Definitely a great representation of her taste and a glimpse into the influence of her musical performance.  

Discover more about Mae.Sun by visiting her website www.maesunmusic.com

Tracklist:

1. Cannonball Adderley & Bill Evans - Waltz for Debby - Album: Know What I Mean
2. John Coltrane - Nancy (with the laughing face) - Album: Ballads
3. Alice Coltrane - Journey in Satchidananda - Album: Journey in Satchidananda
4. Hiatus Kaiyote - And we go Gentle - Album: Mood Valiant
5. Erykah Badu - Gone Baby Gone - Album: New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh 

In collaboration with San Jose Jazz Summer Fest we present another special episode from the Inventions & Dimensions Podcast studio powered by Topo Chico.  

As a part of the collaboration series we have interviews with various artists who performed at the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest in August 2023.  Our first episode from this collaboration features artist Veronica Swift. She sits down with host Chris Santos (DJ FLOW) to introduce us to her music, her background and of course sharing some of her influences through a list of her favorite records.  

Discover more about Veronica Swift by visiting her website www.veronicaswift.com 

Veronica Swift's Picks 

Tracklist:

1. Benny Goodman - Sing, Sing, Sing
2. Judy Garland - I'm Always Chasing Rainbows (Live)
3. Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares For Me
4. Ella Fitzgerald - Mack the Knife

Tracklist:

1. Cal Tjader - Aquarius
2. Stan Getz & Luiz Bonfa - Saudade Vem Correndo
3. Al Hirt - Harlem Hendoo
4. Ahmad Jamal - Ghetto Child
5. John Klemmer - Blowing Gold
6. Bobbi Humphrey - Uno Esta
7. Cal Tjader - Cubano Chant
8. Roy Ayers - Everybody Loves the Sunshine
9. The Crusaders - A Message from the Inner City

In collaboration with San Jose Jazz Summerfest we present this special episode to celebrate the upcoming festival Aug 11-13.  

Scott Fulton of San Jose Jazz lets us into the break room to give us a full rundown of what to expect this weekend and of course gives us his top 10 picks! 

Tracklist:

1. Stanley Clarke - Lopsy Lou 
2. Mahavishnu Orchestra - You Know, You Know 
3. Jean-luc ponty - mirage (Live)
4. Shakti - Mind Ecology 
5. The Crusaders - Eleanor Rigby (Live)
6. THE JB’s - The Grunt
7. Freddie Hubbard - Body and Soul
8. E. Lundquist -  Set it Off
9. Aretha Franklin - Bridge Over Troubled Water
10. D’Angelo - The Line

For more information about the Upcoming San Jose Jazz Summer Fest visit: http://summerfest.sanjosejazz.org/lineup

In collaboration with San Jose Jazz Summerfest we present this special episode to celebrate the music of Patrice Rushen who will be featured on their main stage Sunday Aug 13th @ 4pm. Click here for more information

I was a fan of Patrice Rushen first through her hit records “Forget me Knots” & “You Remind Me” but later learned that she was originally a jazz musician and had several releases on the Prestige label as a bandleader and also played on many sessions including records with Donald Byrd, Lee Ritenour, Bennie Maupin + more.

Tracklist:

Patrice Rusen - Before the Dawn (Prestige) 1974

Gentle Thoughts - Feel Like Makin' Love

Bennie Maupin - You Know the Deal

Patrice Rushen - Haw Right Now

Donald Byrd - Onward till Morning

Tracklist:

1. Don Blackman - Hearts Desire
2. James Mason - Sweet Power of Your Embrace
3. Bob James - Nautilus
4. Bob James - Dream Journey
5. Crusaders - Hallucinate
6. Heath Brothers - Smiling Billy Suite II
7. Johnny “Hammond” - Tell Me What to Do
8. Jack Wilkins - Red Clay
9. Azymuth - Partido Alto
10. Tom Scott - Sneaking in the Back
11. Roy Ayers - The Memory

This is a special episode featuring one of my favorite producers SNDTRAK out of Oakland California. SNDTRAK comes from the production school of James Yancey aka J Dilla (something we immediately had in common) and records are the core ingredient to his production. One of the most well versed collectors in all genres with a clear understanding of what came from where and who played what. We could’ve went for hours with just jazz alone but we narrowed it down to some key selections that influenced his ears.

Tracklist:

1. David T Walker - God Lives Through
2. First Cosins Jazz Ensemble - Please the Pleaser
3. Herbie Hancock - Come Running to Me
4. Ahmad Jamal - I Love music
5. Roy Ayers - Everybody Loves the Sunshine
6. Ahmad Jamal - Swahililand
7. Gap Mangione - Diana in the Autumn Wind
8. Jack McDuff - Oblighetto
9. Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage

In this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with legendary DJ /
Collector Platurn from the Bay Area California.

Introduction episode featuring host DJ FLOW going through his "Top 5" Jazz Vinyl Essentials that sparked the creation of this podcast.

Tracklist:

1) Miles Davis - Blue In Green (1959) Columbia

2) Horace Silver - Lonely Woman (1965) Blue Note

3) John Coltrane - Acknowledgment (1965) Impulse

4) Yusef Lateef - Love Theme from Spartacus (1960) Prestige

5) Bill Evans - Nardis

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