Episode Playlist
Audio Archive - Jazz in Paris( 0:54:37)
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An eclectic music (and sometimes comedy) show from Eddie, Matt, and Glen and their extensive vinyl collections, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 16/01/2025 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Eddie's High Rotation( 0:55:50)
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An eclectic music (and sometimes comedy) show from Eddie, Matt, and Glen and their extensive vinyl collections, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Published: 2/01/2025 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Eddie's New and Varied( 0:52:6)
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Hosted by Eddie. Here we go again with a show of recent acquisitions from various sources. From the second-hand stores comes Hoyt Axton (country/rock) and Marsha Hines (soul/pop). I scored a Nick Lowe album from the local record fair and Glen managed to find me a Brothers Johnson record. Finally the recently opened Vinyl Room in George Street sold me Warren Zevon and Buffy Sainte-Marie. Great music, great variety, enjoy!
Published: 19/12/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Tom Waits( 0:52:9)
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Hosted by Glen and Eddie. Tom Waits is a unique individual whose work spans the decades from the 1970's to well into the new millennium. He brings poetical insight to the travails of the outsider characters that populate much of his work. We showcase his talents as a beat poet (Nighthawks at the Diner) as well as a fearsomely good songwriter and composer (Swordfishtrombones, Heart Attack & Vine, Bone Machine). No-one does it quite like Tom Waits.
Published: 12/12/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Odd Aussie Rock( 0:54:0)
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Hosted by Glen and Eddie. Recently I obtained some records and a good number turned out to be from Australian bands, so that is as good a theme as any. We showcase a variety of groups, from the indy-rock of the Moodists, surf-grunge of the Scientists and pure-punk of the Hard-ons (with special guest Henry Rollins!) we also feature Jo Jo Zep (without the Falcons) and the glorious (and totally obscure) disco-afrobeat of King Cobra. Definitely something for everyone in this show.
Published: 5/12/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Early Miles Davis '49-'58( 0:54:48)
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Hosted by Eddie and Glen. We continue our deep dive into the mighty sound of Miles Davis with a trip back in time to the late 1940's and early 1950's. At this point Miles was establishing himself on the jazz scene and his unique personality and style was already becomimg apparent. We feature selections from The Birth Of The Cool, Milestones, Miles Ahead and the double album Dig. Tune in for some truly cool jazz.
Published: 28/11/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Billy Cobham( 0:50:33)
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Hosted by Matt and Eddie. Billy Cobham is an American jazz drummer who came to notice first playing with Miles Davis and the Mahavishnu Orchestra in the 1970's. Known for his explosive technique he is regarded as one of the musicians that made jazz fusion a genuine genre in it's own right. In this show we showcase his work both with the Mahavishnu Orchestra (and play a work by Miles Davis) and as a solo artist featuring tracks from Spectrum, Shabazz and Life And Times.
Published: 21/11/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Herbie Hancock( 0:56:53)
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Hosted by Eddie and Glen. In this episode we feature a man who recently toured New Zealand. Since the 1960's Herbie Hancock has been making music of exceptional quality. Never afraid to push the walls back and make new spaces for music his influence on music in general and jazz in particular cannot be overstated. We play a selection of tracks covering nearly 30 years of his career, beginning in the 60's (Best of Herbie Hancock) and progressing through the 70's (Fat Albert Rotunda, Doin' It) and finishing in the 80's with the astonishing Rockit from the Future Shock album.
Published: 14/11/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Individuals - A Jazz Masterclass( 0:54:41)
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Hosted by Glen and Eddie. In the late 1970's CBS Records released a series of albums intended to showcase the current state of jazz. It featured musicians both young and old, well-known and relatively obscure. In order to promote the series CBS released a double compilation album. Our entire show will be of selections from what is already a well-curated set of choices. We feature Weather Report, Stanley Clarke, Lonnie Liston-Smith, Maynard Ferguson, Bobby Hutcherson and Billy Cobham in what is truly a jazz masterclass!
Published: 7/11/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Josh White( 0:51:57)
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Hosted by Eddie. Josh White was once one of the most well-known musicians in the USA. As a prominent 'race record' artist between the wars his prolific output and ability to play many styles of music led him to both stage and screen work as well as recorded music. After World War II he was persecuted for his progressive stands on race and civil rights in both America and world-wide. He was virtually blacklisted in the USA until the 1960's and his career and legacy suffered. We showcase five albums: Josh at Midnight, The World of Josh White, The House I Live In, Chain Gang Songs and Empty Bed Blues. Listen to an hour of the most well-known bluesman you've never heard of.
Published: 31/10/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Benny Golson - A Memorial( 0:55:47)
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Hosted by Glen and Eddie. Because jazz has been around longer than many other musical forms, fans of jazz have become used to fare-welling their idols. Recently the tenor saxophonist Benny Golson passed away at the age of 94. Considered one of the most significant figures of the 'hard bop' movement he was a noted writer of music for both TV, film and stage as well as his jazz work. We showcase both his solo work and his work as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.
Published: 24/10/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - URGH! - A Live Selection( 0:53:46)
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Hosted by Eddie. I recently acquired an album I had wanted for a long time. Urgh! A music War is a double album based on a 1982 film of the same name. The film consisted of bands performing a single song live in concert and there is an impressive variety here. I've added a couple of other live albums, Slade Alive! (one of the best live albums ever!) and John Cale's Sabotage/Live. Other bands featured include: The Cramps, The Go-Gos, Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark, Steel Pulse, Gary Numan, John Otway, Joan Jett and Athletico Spizz '80.
Published: 17/10/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Sonny Rollins( 0:54:48)
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Hosted by Glen and Eddie. In this episode we showcase one of the greatest living saxophonists, Sonny Rollins. Regarded as one of the most important jazz musicians of all time, with over 60 albums under his name, we can only play a small sample of his greatness. We showcase the albums Saxophone Colossus (an apt name), Way Out West (Western-themed jazz!) and the Cutting Edge (live at Montreux, after midnight, featuring Rufus Harley on jazz bagpipe!). Tune in for some true genius.
Published: 10/10/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Eddie's New and Old( 0:56:3)
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Hosted by Glen and Eddie. This show combines some of my new scores with some quality vinyls that have been sitting on the shelf for far too long. We feature music from the UK, the USA and South Africa with new acquisitions from Robert Palmer, CJ & Co. (Detroit) and Jona Lewie. From the vaults we have chosen Public Image Limited, Orchestra Luna (Boston prog!) and the mighty Kalahari Surfers. A good range and, as always, some great music in this one!
Published: 3/10/2024 10:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Miles Davis - The Essential Miles( 0:57:54)
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Hosted by Eddie and Glen. In this episode we begin a deep dive into the life and works of Miles Davis. As I have over 60 Miles Davis items in my catalogue there is a fair bit to choose from, but over the next several months I'll be exploring it. This show is something of an introduction to one of jazz' more prominent identities, drawing from the albums Birth of the Cool, Kind of Blue, E.S.P. and the Sorcerer. This is just the start!
Published: 26/09/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Cannonball Adderley - The Vinyl Side( 0:55:6)
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Hosted by Glen and Eddie. This show is a follow-up to the Cannonball Adderley show where we featured our CDs. This time we dip into the vinyls. We have the old, selections from the Japanese Concerts double album (from the same tour that Nippon Soul was recorded on). We have the new, with selections from the 1974 album Inside Straight. We have the proud, showcasing the album The Price You Got To Pay To Be Free. And finally, we have the great with tracks from the epochal album Country Preacher, with an introduction by the Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Published: 19/09/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Eddie's New And Good( 0:50:58)
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Hosted by Eddie and Glen. Recently I have been almost overwhelmed by the quality of my acquisitions, so this show consists of five great recent records. We have the great Sly Stone and his Family, from his Greatest Hits (only took me 40 years to find a copy!). We have the bluesmaster Albert King and his album I Want To Get Funky. We have Drop Out With The Barracudas a British dark surf-rock band (you'll find out!) We have Come And Get Your Redbone, a double album of classic rock. Lastly, we have the unique and awesome Willis Alan Ramsey, I'm not the world's greatest fan of country music, but I know great work when I hear it and this bloke is the absolute business, also not a rhinestone in sight!
Published: 12/09/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - It Came From The Bin 2( 0:53:23)
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Hosted by Eddie. In this show I take the last few records in my 'To Be Listened To' bin and combine them into a show. This is a truly eclectic selection featuring four very different records. The Exotic Circle is a Kiwi records production of a woodwind group specialising in recorders, if you want to hear what a contrabass recorder sounds like look no further. We also play songs from a Folkways Records album of Japanese Koto and an anonymous Japanese band promoting the CD-4 digital recording process. Most notably we play two selections from a European album entitled Americana; Ionisation by Edgar Varese and First Construction in Metal by John Cage. Something for everyone this week!
Published: 5/09/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley( 0:55:31)
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Hosted by Eddie and Glen. Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley was an American alto saxophonist whose bluesy style led him to work with Miles Davis on Kind of Blue. He also worked extensively with his brother Nat Adderley, usually as part of a quintet. On this show we explore my CDs of his work, showcasing the albums Nippon Soul, Know What I Mean? and The Quintet Live in San Francisco. There will be a follow-up show where we dive into the vinyls, but there is some exquisite jazz on offer right here!
Published: 29/08/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - It Came From The Coop( 0:56:0)
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Hosted by Eddie and Glen. A few months ago I was gifted a couple of boxes of records rescued from a pigeon coop in the Waikato. Among them was a pile of 7" singles, most of which were in pretty rough shape so I set them aside. When I came to clean them up I found that I had a nice selection of songs, enough for a show in fact. So in the first half of the show we have an eclectic selection including Crystal Gayle, Queen and the mighty Prince Tui Teka, while the second half showcases Herbs and no less than four Bob Marley and the Wailers discs! We conclude the show with some Thunderbirds. Cheers Arthur and thanks!
Published: 22/08/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Willy 'Mink' Deville( 0:50:28)
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Hosted by Glen and Eddie. Willy DeVille made his name in the early 1980s singing New York street corner ballads, notably Spanish Stroll. Over a 35-year career he continued to explore traditional American song styles, bringing his keen eye and artistry to familiar tropes. We feature his early years, mostly before he became a solo artist and moved to New Orleans in 1988. Listen to an hour of someone you might not have heard before, but you will be glad that you gave him a go.
Published: 15/08/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Prog Rides A White Horse( 0:55:9)
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Hosted by Matt, Glen and Eddie. Matt returns to the studio with another great selection of prog rock. In this episode we play tracks from Van de Graff Generator, Kraan (German), U.K. (English), Tempest, Utopia and Genesis. We also showcase the talent of Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) with an epic track from his 2024 release The mandrake Project. All this on vinyl, as nature intended!
Published: 8/08/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Janis Joplin - Pearl( 0:53:51)
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Hosted by Glen and Eddie. Janis Joplin is one of rock's iconic voices, she became one of the most popular musicians of her era. She left an enduring legacy made even more remarkable by the fact that she did it all before her tragic and untimely death in 1970. We showcase her final album 'Pearl' as well as her storming set at Woodstock.
Published: 1/08/2024 11:00:00 p.m.
Audio Archive - Sonny Stitt - The Virtuoso's Virtuoso( 0:55:51)
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Hosted by Eddie and Glen. Sonny Stitt is considered one of the best saxophone players ever. When he found out he was being classed as a copyist of Charlie Parker he switched instruments from alto to tenor sax. Renowned for his warm tone and relentless work ethic he became a legend within jazz, if little known outside it. We play a selection of standards and Sonny's own compositions. When Charlie Parker he said "You sound just like me." Sonny replied "No I don't. I sound like me. I only know how to play one way!"
Published: 25/07/2024 11:00:00 p.m.