Inventions & Dimensions

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.comLearn 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 @adjnamedflowAs 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:John Coltrane - ResolutionPharoah Sanders - ColorsJohn Coltrane - Giant StepsJohn Coltrane - Edition pt. 1Yusef Lateef - Love Theme from  the RobePharoah 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:Luther Vandross - Never Too Much Marcus Miller - Much Too MuchDave Drusin - Either WayGrover Washington Jr. - Take Me ThereBernard 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:Pete Rock - Pete's JazzGary Burton - Open Your Eye's You Can FlyAhmad - PoincianaJoe pass - Nite and DayTom Scott - TodayRoy 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.comChalé Brown Picks:SAULT - Why, Why, Why, Why, Why - Album: 5Haitus Kaiyote - By Fire - Album: Choose Your WeaponBADBADNOTGOOD - In Your Eyes - Album: IVRobert Glasper - Afro Blue - Album: Black Radio 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.comTracklist:Cannonball Adderley & Bill Evans - Waltz for Debby - Album: Know What I MeanJohn Coltrane - Nancy (with the laughing face) - Album: BalladsAlice Coltrane - Journey in Satchidananda - Album: Journey in SatchidanandaHiatus Kaiyote - And we go Gentle - Album: Mood ValiantErykah 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:Benny Goodman - Sing, Sing, SingJudy Garland - I'm Always Chasing Rainbows (Live)Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares For MeElla Fitzgerald - Mack the Knife

This is a quick update from your host Chris Santos (DJ FLOW) about the status of the pod and updates on what to expect within the next couple of weeks.

Tracklist:Cal Tjader - AquariusStan Getz & Luiz Bonfa - Saudade Vem CorrendoAl Hirt - Harlem HendooAhmad Jamal - Ghetto ChildJohn Klemmer - Blowing GoldBobbi Humphrey - Uno EstaCal Tjader - Cubano ChantRoy Ayers - Everybody Loves the SunshineThe 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:Stanley Clarke - Lopsy Lou Mahavishnu Orchestra - You Know, You Know Jean-luc ponty - mirage (Live)Shakti - Mind Ecology The Crusaders - Eleanor Rigby (Live)THE JB’s - The GruntFreddie Hubbard - Body and SoulE. Lundquist -  Set it OffAretha Franklin - Bridge Over Troubled WaterD’Angelo - The LineFor 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 informationI 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) 1974Gentle Thoughts - Feel Like Makin' LoveBennie Maupin - You Know the DealPatrice Rushen - Haw Right NowDonald Byrd - Onward till Morning

Tracklist:Don Blackman - Hearts DesireJames Mason - Sweet Power of Your EmbraceBob James - NautilusBob James - Dream JourneyCrusaders - HallucinateHeath Brothers - Smiling Billy Suite IIJohnny “Hammond” - Tell Me What to DoJack Wilkins - Red ClayAzymuth - Partido AltoTom Scott - Sneaking in the BackRoy 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:David T Walker - God Lives ThroughFirst Cosins Jazz Ensemble - Please the PleaserHerbie Hancock - Come Running to MeAhmad Jamal - I Love musicRoy Ayers - Everybody Loves the SunshineAhmad Jamal - SwahililandGap Mangione - Diana in the Autumn WindJack McDuff - OblighettoHerbie 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) Columbia2) Horace Silver - Lonely Woman (1965) Blue Note3) John Coltrane - Acknowledgment (1965) Impulse4) Yusef Lateef - Love Theme from Spartacus (1960) Prestige5) Bill Evans - NardisFollow: @inventions.dimensions @adjnamedflow on all platforms