A mahvelous stack of CDs

whats been plating

Yesterday I did a random CD shelf pull and this was one of the CDs I pulled. I think I've only listed to it one and its now playing. Wow lots a cool jazz here. I'm really enjoying this!

recently I made a new mix making friend. His Name is Nick Haag. He sent me this mix a few days ago. Many of these I know but haven't heard in quite a while and there were a few tracks new to my ears. Dead Skunk still makes me chuckle. Nick ripped this from vinyl but doesn't use itunes. He has a CD burner you can hook up to the stereo. I didnt think that was possible. wow!

Jazzy Swinging Jams

 I'm not sure exactly when I made this. I think around 2011- 2012! I was just getting back into listening to jazz.. after my dad died in 2006 I didn't listen to jazz for several months. My dad loved jazz and standards of the 40s and 50s. I didn't listen to any of it for months after Dad died. I got sad if I tried. I made this for a fellow mix maker and I made myself a copy. Herb Albert and The Pete fountain tracks remind me of my Dad but now its OK. I think many of the tracks came from the Library.
   I listened to this the other night and it makes me smile now.
A retired coworker turned me on to Nina Simone in the Early 1990s when he gave me a record to put it on a cassette for him.
Medeski Martin and wood  oh yeah the was one I picked up at the library. Bubblehouse was a track that I got turned onto along with the track blocked by glare here. sorry about that!

Trish Picks 2019 1 and 2

Warning: eclectic playlist ahead. Read with an open mind.
My friend Maria gave me a gift card from itunes.I watch a few videos and some folks includes little sound samples when they talk about an artist and some of this songs were purchased on itunes while others were rippied from CDs I received as gifts or part of my collection.

.Disc 2 consists of music already in my itunes that I haven't really used in a mix is a while

recent music spins

Tonight I spun a new CD I bought from Amazon!
Years ago I was looking for Quiet Village by Martin Denny and discovered this series!
   This is filled with jazzy versions of TV themes.
a few are cheesy and most of them are well done! Many reminded me of the kind of music my dad enjoyed! This is perfect for playing cocktail hour or after a busy day.
Perhaps I'll spin this at dinner time at next years fireman's dinner!

Back to The Beach 2016

At Long last a new mix. A 2 Parter Actually! Recently I was given a box of CDs by a friend who is going digital.  I still dig physical media.
I combined some of the tracked from recent gifts with finds at the antique mall,picked at the tracks I wanted and ripped them to the computer. Sometimes Ill have an idea of the playlist in my head but the Title of the mix takes some hard thinking. I finally came up with it and had enough songs to make a part 2.
 I'm pleased with the way it came out! I hope others getting it will like it too!

A few additions to the CD colection

So A friend told me he was downsizing his collection and asked if I wanted some CDs. Of course I said yes. I offered cash but he just wanted them to go to a good home!
If you Like 70s Soul you'll enjoy the Delfonics!
 When I was a little girl I hear alot of Glenn Miller  being played by my Dad!
Jim Crace was a hit in the early 70s but sadly was killed when his plane crashed.
Last but not least is Reggae Great Jimmy Cliff!
 Tracks from these CDs will be included in my next mix!

Thumbs up for Trombone Shorty

I went to the library today to pick up 2 CDs I had on hold. I glanced over at the discarded CD section they have and asked if there were any new additions.
Yes Virginia replied but its mostly classical.
Curious I thumbs through them and came across this cd called trombone shorty
Whos Trombone Shorty I wondered out oud
 Another patron replied' its new Orleans jazz.'
When I think of new Orleans jazz Al Hirt and The Great Satchmo come to mind.
Trombone Shorty has a taste of Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire in it.
a great Horn section with a touch of funk.

If that's what you dig THIS is a CD you should have in your collection.
Thumbs up!

digging in my own collection

Lately I haven't had the time or finances to really go digging and all the darn snow didn't help but I've rediscovered so many gems already in my collection. This compilation is full of greats from Billy May, Dean Martin and Martin Denny just to name a few. The cover itself it awesome too!

Another compilation full of great music.
This is a great compilation of awesome jazz. If you see this in vinyl or CD I highly recommend you pick this up if your into jazz or just curios about it!

January Jams 2015

Wel; here it is
Inspired my some iTunes downloads and a few new CD purchases this mix was born. click on the pictures to see a clearer view.
While my creative engine was running hot I went on our library website and ordered more CDs to barrow.
 world music, rock favorites and some jazz will be in there next mix too!

The Gold star Hits #1 & 2

Weatherwise this winter has not been east to get out and about on the bike or by foot. It has provided time for my creative skills with my mixes though.
I've been digging world music,jazz and hits of yesteryear as you can see.If you right click on the picture you can see the tracklisting better.
 I've been trying to get my mix exchange by mail group going again with only a few definite yes's.
 With the revival of interests in vinyl I'm hoping people will also get interested in making CD mixes again. Its a fun way to share what you've been listening to and a great way to turn others onto it too!

two more jazz greats

Two more Jazz greats from the library
1- Ella Fitzgeral sings cole Porter 2 thumbs up!
2- The Dave Brubeck Quartet Take five 2 thumbs  up!

straight from our very own Ocean County Library!

library pick ups and a new mix!

because old man winter has been in a sour mood shopping for CDs is not possible at the moment,butI had great luck finding cool music at the library!

These cold snow infested days do provide a day to sit at my computer and creat!this is my newest creation!

Flashback Attack 2014

do last night Igot in the mood to make an oldies mix...

Now this is shagdelic

                                So you think Austin Powers really knows what shagedelic music is?THIs is shagedelic baby! among the groovy greats are Dean Martin,Martin Denny,April Stevens,Louis Prima,Billy May and Julie London just to name a few.
 I went online amazon.com and ordered this with a gift card.its groovy baby!

new additions

I went on a little shopping splurge!

Spring Break 2013 (a mix)

Yes folks I'm back posting mixes!
this one is full of world music,and dance music,plus some cool jazz!

SPRING BREAK 2013

1. The world of Kakrabi Lobi - Kakrabi Lobi
2. Dance Hall Vibes - Black Uhuru
3. Samba Samba - BoPol Mansiamina
4. Me myself & I - Jive Jones
5. Shes a bad Mama Jama - Carl Caelton
6. Gonna make you sweat - C+ C music Factory
7. Lambada - Koama
8. Dark streets of London - The Pogues
9. Gimme no crack - Shinehead
10. Jam on it - Newcleus
11. Sure-as-not (full Whack Dub) - Afro Celt Sound System
12. Goombay Drum - The Percentie Brothers
13. Songs of the Griots - Lamine Konte
14. Groove Merchant - Kenny Berrell and the Jazz Heritage allstars
15. The Mooche - Duke Ellington and his Orchestra
16. Firewater - Gaia
17. The Lost Watch - Duke of Iron
18. Invisible Dub - Lee "Scratch"Perry
19. Big ten inch record - Bullmoose Jackson

CD Review

Wow this is rarely heard world music Belgum,Russia,and India..neat stuff!
Bobby Darren has a similar laid back style of Frank Sinatra..I wonder if he lived longer would He and ol blue eyes be friends or rivals

Cocktail Hour 2012

Hello my Friends As promised Imback with a posting of a mix.This time Im serving up some cool Jazz. COCKTAIL HOUR 2012 1. The Mountain - Abdullah Ibrahim 2. Go Daddy O - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 3. Captain Marvel - Chick Corea 4. Sweet Violets - Dinah Shore 5. Gaita Mestra - Dj Tudo & Gente DE Todo Lugar 6. Speak Low - Esquivel 7. Domingo No Parque - Gilberto Gil 8. Cantoloupe island - Herbie Hancock 9. Stormy Weather - Itzhak Perlman,Oscar Peterson 10. Hey Rock - The Jambalaya Cajun Band 11. Java Manouche - Jo Privat Feat. Matelot Ferrot 12. Chan Chan - Kora Jazz Trio 13. Secret Gathering - Shadowfax 14. Desinado - Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All Stars 15. Dante's Prayer - Loreena Mckennitt 16. Havana Mambo - Malanina 17. Solar - Miles davis All Stars 18. When it swings - Ronny James & The Jez Hot Swing Club 19. Tristeza (Goodbye Sadness)- Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 20. Soul Coaxing - Sounds Orchestral 21. Images - Sun Ra There were other songs I wanted in here but timewise they didnt fit.I had to make a few alterations till I was happy will the order of the songs.When I played it the first time I was very Happy with the way it sounded! If you want a CD of it just let me know!

treasures of the past

The other night I was going through a box of tapes and found a mixtape I gave dad in 1999.I'm guessing it was a birthday present. Its a bunch of swing and pop hits of the 40s and 50s.I'm guessing The source was CDs.they sound clear.OK so I'll share with you the track listing DAD"99" Side A Rag Mop - The Ames Brothers Wheres The Music - Duke Ellington Walking in the Sunshine - Ella Fitzgerald Nice Work if you can get it - Thelonious Monk Minnie The Moocher - Cab Calloway Bird of Paradise - Charlie Parker Satin Doll - Duke Ellington Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom white - Perez Prado Melodie D'amore - The Ames Brothers Catch a Falling Star - Perry Como Jitterbug Waltz - Vince Guaraldi Java Jive - The Ink Spots Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - The Andrew sisters Side B Medley:Everybodys Alright/Coma Odar Solar Rolar - The Carribean Steel Orchestra Evenin - Cab Calloway Azure - Duke Ellington Swing High Swing Low - The Ink Spots On Green Dolphin Street - Vince Guaraldi Rum and Coca Cola - The Andrew Sisters Frenesi - Artie Shaw There Are Such Things - Tommy Dorsey You'd Be So Nice To Come Home to - Dinah Shore Be My Love - Mario Lanza Sing Sing Sing(with a swing) - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra Making Dad mixtapes was a fun education for This DJ.It was also fun and got me more into the great Jazz Sound!