MIDNIGHT SOLTICE : The Blue Note Story

by | Aug 5, 2011 | PODCASTS

Midnight Soulstice is a Richmond Soul and Funk radio show, hosted by Mr.

Midnight Soulstice is a Richmond Soul and Funk radio show, hosted by Mr. Felty & DJ Pari, featuring guest artists and DJs.The show airs every Friday from 11pm-1am EST. Listen live at 97.3fm or WRIR.org

Little needs to be said about Blue Note Records, the little label that wrote Jazz history like no other. We’ve always wanted to do a tribute to this legendary record production factory, and because Blue Note’s catalog is so huge, we’ve decided to introduce you to the label’s history in a new Midnight Soulstice series. For tonight’s kick-off, DJ Pari – a passionate collector of original Blue Note vinyl – will begin by introducing you to some of the label’s most prolific artists, among them Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Curtis Fuller, Lee Morgan, Jimmy Smith, Grant Green and many more. You can look forward to some of Blue Note’s hits, but also to some less obvious picks from this fantastic label.

Playlist:

– Jimmy Mc Griff – Spear from Moondog P. 1 (Blue Note 84350)
– Loud Donaldson – Say it Loud I’m Black and I’m Proud (Blue Note 84299)
– Grant Green – Sookie Sookie (Blue Note 84360)
– Reuben Wilson – Hot Rod (Blue Note 4317)
– Lonnie Smith – Peace of Mind (Blue Note 31880)
– Larry Young – Plaza de Toros (Blue Note 4187)
– Jimmy Smith – I’m Movin’ On (Blue Note 4255)
– Grant Green – Ain’t it funky now (Blue Note 4337)
– Bobby Hutcherson feat. Harold Land – Going down South (Blue Note 84362)
– Joe Henderson – Mode for Joe (Blue Note 4227)
– Pete La Roca – Malaguena (Blue Note 7243)
– Freddie Hubbard – Prophet Jennings (Blue Note 84115)
– Lee Morgan – Our Man Higgins (Blue Note 84222)
– Herbie Hancock – Succotash (Blue Note 4157)
– Horace Silver Qunitet/Sextet – Mary Lou (Blue Note 4250)
– Big John Patton – Fat Judy (Blue Note 4192)

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____




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