In The Mix with Reggie TheJazzman

I've been holding onto this for a while...something summery, just in time for some warm weather, fun in the sun, island hopping, Pina Colada and all of that stuff. Traded the automobile in for a yacht, cruising with a twist.....VACATION STYLE! My featured artist for this podcast is Eric Copeland from Player A. His lyricism and laid back style will certainly bring to mind someone who I'm sure you're familiar with. Just listen to that voice.....and drift away.ENJOY THE MIX!

Just finishing up April and the JAM sessions (Jazz Appreciation Month) with a fresh podcast. I'm squeezing this one in....better late than never . ENJOY!!

April is proving to be a big month. The universe is granting many of us a once-in-a-lifetime experience....a chance to see a full eclipse. I happen to live right in the Path Of Totality so for right around 4 minutes I'll be covered to total darkness at 3 in the afternoon. In addition, I'm having to make some huge changes in the way I create my podcasts and mix music. I wasn't quite ready for this monumental learning curve at this point. Hopefully with my new equipment I'm able to capture the same sound quality as you're used to. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think ... this is the first out of the new box. Be patient while I get my sound dialed in. Meanwhile....LISTEN, SHARE, DOWNLOAD and ENJOY!

This one is FIYAH from the start....I just happened to truly be in one of those 'cast your cares to the wind" moods so I did just that. It translated into some some pretty energetic cuts to kickstart the podcast. Soundwise, i optimized this one in the Mixing Lab. The audio really kicks in a vehicle with that crisp, airy, open road wind in your hair feel.  SO, hit the road and ENJOY! If you happen to get HAPPY FEET don't blame me for the speeding ticket!!***Intro***Road Trippin'    Scott AllmanMidnight Rendezvous  Mark JaimesLove Light in Flight (feat. Shawn J.)   Sheila Raye CharlesDreaming    Rainforest BandBottom to the Top (feat. David Dyson)    NajeeLovely Day    Konstantin KlashtorniBlue Ice    400 PROOF ENJOY THE R.U.M.Laid Back & Mellow    Jayson TippCruising On Your Body    Carlos CamiloSpontaneity (Smooth Mix)    Spontaneous Groovin' CombustionSandcastles 2.0     Brian CulbertsonWaiting In The Wings    James 'PJ' SpragginsBack to the Basics    InnertwynedStreet Scenes    Jeff JarvisStylish Judah     SealyKiss of Life     Blair BryantIf I Ain't Got You    Eric DariusMountain Sound   Catie WatersThe Climb    Candy DulferBeautiful One    Terence YoungNo Rhyme, No Reason     eJazz ArtistryTwo For One     Fahrenheit 702Full Moon     Jeremy Sean HectorI've Been Loving You Too Long    TristanHypnotic Love    MaysaMidnight Pass    Vincent Ingala Nightfall     D.S. WilsonTwo Hearts    Eric MontgomeryA Little Moxie    Cindy BradleySand to the Beach     Ervin Pope***Outro**

Life throws you curveballs but you have to stay at the plate, dig in and keep on swinging. This podcast is me connecting and sending the curveball SOARING. Techy issues with my toys along with just a busy daily schedule have kept me from putting out shows regularly but guess what?? PERSISTENCE BREAKS RESISTANCE! I'm stubborn so...here it is. Lots of good music on here, it TRULY felt good to get this one under my belt. The First...its special.Certainly not the last!!ENJOY!! 

As a Flower Blossoms (I Am Running to You) Pat Metheny With You Barry Stoffberg The Flow Wolfgang Haffner Reflections Damien Escobar Promises (For Priscilla) Darren Rahn If I Could Nelson Rangell The Gift B. Thompson The Dancer Onaje Allan Gumbs Gratitude Ace Livingston Mother Nature aj (ahhsh) Journey Vahagn Stepanyan Indigo Rain Rei Narita Wheels of Love Passion Crew Leave Tomorrow Behind Gary Honor Breath Jesse Cook Spending My Time with You Mattias Roos;Andrey Chmut Saying Goodbye (Album Version) David Benoit

Rest and Relaxation Continues....Intro Dreams David FosterSomewhere Over The Rainbow Lindsey Webster Love Deluxe Tom GrantAngela (theme from Taxi) Alexander Zonjic Pure Imagination Dave Valentin The Water Is Wide Sam LevineIn the Meantime Terry Tuck Lovely Day Fabiana PassoniThink About It Steve ColeMinnie Mike PhillipsMorning Rain J. White Stay Awhile (The Prelude) Judah SealyNever Look Back Kilauea Looking Back Brian CulbertsonCall Me Love Nick Colionne

*** Intro ***Black Coffee Jerahmy Kellen Morning Mist Kool&Klean Theme For Jackie Rodney Franklin Right Here, Right Now Eric Darius And Coffee Marcus Anderson Bring Me To Life Peet Project Sangria D'art Slow Brew Joe Fuentes Take Time Ron Otis Send One Your Love Boney James Sand Castles Jeff Lorber Sunny Morning (feat. Jill Saward) Roberto Tola The Universe Matt Bianco Togetherness Alex Parchment Heavens Not So Far Away Genai Como A Aguia Cane Garden Quartet Brazilian Affair Najee Personal Touch Vincent Ingala Morning Breeze Bryan Anderson Little Sunflower Alexander Zonjic Autumn Rain GTF On The Move Soul Cafe Pictures of Dreams Michael Ferenci Happy eJazz Artistry Mornin' Chillaxing Jazz Kollektion Love Is All We Need Skinny HightowerBrother to Brother Michael Walker & Karen Bernod Feel The Breeze Paul Hardcastle Kiss of Life Margot B You Moved Me To This Lisa Fischer & James 'D Train' Williams I Can't Stop Loving You eJazz Artistry Blue Moon Jason Smith Take Off Robert Kramers Bittersweet Skinny Hightower *** Outro ***

I couldn't let Love Day pass by without dropping something although I'm a day behind. An eventful week and some untimely technical issues set me back a few days. I was going to just skip this mix altogether but a couple well-placed requests and I gave in. It's all about love right?Soooooo.....cozy up with that special someone and let me know how this works for ya.Happy Belated and Enjoy the mix!When I Fall In Love Maysa My Funny Valentine Pieces Of A Dream feat. Tracy Hamlin Falling in Love Tony Saunders (feat. Derick Hughes)Say You Love Me Natalie Cole You Put A Move On My Heart Tamia With Each Beat Of My Heart Stevie Wonder Trust You Art Porter The Moment I Saw You Rick Braun Sugar Colors Aiden Carter I Wanna Thank You Frankie Beverly & Maze Dream Come True. Fourplay The Lady In My Life Michael Jackson My, My, My Gerald Albright Love Bridges Harold HaityMorning Kisses Thumper & Generation The Closer I Get To You Kim Waters Crazy Love (The Mashup) Your Smile Jaared Just the Two of Us Dennis Collins When Somebody Loves You Back Victor Fields Love's Melody Kim Waters Lovely Day (Feat. Jeff Lorber) Victor Fields The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Chris Walker Cupid Lynne Fiddmont Ribbon In The Sky Eric Darius Heaven Sent Streetwize My Girl Is A Dime Charlie Wilson Skies Wide Open (Featuring Avant) Brian Culbertson Little Dream Girl Nelson Rangell Lost Without Your Love. Peter White Through the Fire Michael Lington Sweet As A Rose Phillip Brooks Outro

Shoutout to all my friends and listeners on the African continent. Your presence is FELT, your IMPACT is GREAT and YOU'RE MUCH APPRECIATED! I can't say enough! When I looked at my geographical statistics, I was blown away. Thanks for your amazing support! You know I just had to give something back so this show is dedicated to you!! ENJOY!Intro Reggie TheJazzmanHigh Tide Jonathan Butler Three Mile Drive David Myles Flow Innertwyned Can U Feel It Wil KeyYou're My Joy Randy ScottI Adore You Ron Otis Blow 4U Kirk Whalum Around the World JarezVisions Of Love Ty CauseyOnly Kisses Michael Ferenci Jazz Cruise Nils Do Something Else Gail Jhonson Groovin' U (Single Mix) Randy Muller Boom Chang Bang Bassin' (featuring Paul Jackson, Jr.) Al TurnerJoromi Kunle AyoMandela Bay Jonathan Butler Ten Years Free (Feat. Ernie Smith) Kirk Whalum Tembani Musa ManziniAfrican Breeze Jonathan Butler Hero's Song Ernie Smith Neo Life Groove Najite Tie Silk Groove:55 Livin' Large Euge Groove At the Crossroads Michael FerenciCafe Jazz Rocco & Rahj Everyday (feat. Mike Phillips) Lin Rountree Looking Up Steve Cole Sweet and Sassy Eddie ReddickOutro Reggie TheJazzman

While i was looking through my catalog for songs and song titles relevant to Martin Luther King Jr., I thought about the deep south where many of his battles were fought. Of course, three key cities involved in the civil rights movement were Selma, Montgomery and Birmingham. Along with marches and non-violent protests, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered some of his most memorable speeches in these locations. When I saw Eric's title 'Somewhere In Alabama', I was curious so I listened and instantly knew this was the song that I was searching for. Soulful, emotional and raw. Having familiarized myself with many of Martin's speeches, all that was left was to find a message that was moving, powerful and fitting. Eric's guitar work and lead in laid the foundation for Martin's delivery and as the song transitions, I carefully positioned Martin's prophetic speech. After listening to the final mix several times, I was left with an overwhelming feeling of awe of what's been accomplished and how far we still have to go. Eric after hearing the finsihed product was moved as well. Special thanks to Eric Essix, a Birmingham Alabam native who allowed me use of his tune.

Intro ReggieTheJazzmanJust Hold On Bobby WellsLove's Holiday Nathan EastThat's The Way Of The World Joseph VincelliThe Road To Peace Gerald AlbrightUncharted Love Selina AlbrightThe Look of Love Kim ScottRain In St. Tropez Luxury GroovesWhen I Whisper EuropaJust Chillin' Marc AntoineMy Pleasure (feat. Carlton Wilcox & Jeames Graham) Judah Sealy Smooth Sailing Sekou Bunch You're Magic Brian CulbertsonI Miss You Ervin PopeKeeping It Together Al Gomez Don't Ask My Neighbors Will Downing Something You Said David Benoit Chill Out Andreas Svarc If You Were Here Tonight Vincent IngalaUmbrella for Two Frank Sutton Embrace Jeff Ryan Lite a Candle Phillip ManuelLet the Music Take Me Wil Key New Day Gregory SpeightsSubtle Message Spencer SherrodFeel the Light Kool&Klean Holding Back the Years Nathan Mitchell Anything Sheldon Ferguson Outro Reggie TheJazzman

When I close my eyes, whether the purpose is to settle down and relax, nap for a few or call it quits for the night and fall asleep, I like having those slow, melodic tunes by my side with the volume just right. Lullabies and ballads. It just 'does something' to you. My inquisitive nature about what that some thing is led me to do some research. We've heard it said that music has charms to sooth a savage breast. An article I found helps make sense of that adage. The National Sleep Foundation (www.sleepfoundation.org) posted the article, "Can Music Help You Calm Down and Sleep Better?" The answer is a definite yes and they go on to explain why. Music has a positive effect, an almost enchanting effect on us biologically and that is quite relevant to this mix and its purpose. So......with that info in mind, let's dive in.It's time to fade to black. RELAX and ENJOY! Intro Reggie TheJazzmanComing Home (Coco's Theme) Jason D. JordanWhen Morning Comes Chris GeithAll My Heart Brian CulbertsonOpen Your Heart Tony VattimoI'll Take You There Michael E. Sweet As U R Grant GeissmanOnly (feat. Kaimi Hananoeau) Marion MeadowsRoad Back To Love Gregg KarukasMorning Voice Max ValldeneuThe Journey Jonathan FritzenChildren's Games Nelson RangellThe Rose Urban KnightsIt Ain't Over Til It's Over Jamie LancasterI Wanna Know Dennis NelsonPara Brisa (Pure Breeze) Nestor TorresDream Of Forever Mike Murray

***Intro***Turning It Up Nicholas ColeSunshine Sheldon ReynoldsAscension (feat. Charon Bratcher) Al Reid JrBefore I Let Go Urban Jazz CoalitionFree to Be (feat. Jazmin Ghent) Kim Scott Mr. Nugroove J. WhiteDolly's Jam Gregory TyroneRevival Paul TaylorBass Man Wayman TisdaleThis Must Be Love Incognito Sweetness Jackiem Joyner What Turns You On Lukas SettoA Thousand Miles fo/mo/deep Silver Lining BK JacksonFavorite Kevin JacksonMighty To Save Bernard HarrisStrength MoonchildYou're in My Dreams UrbanitySmooth Dreams Pieces of a DreamTogether At Last Norman BrownFulfillment Micheal RandolphSimpatico MaysaAlways Be My Lover Jonathan FritzenHangin' Out Kim WatersLove Will Find A Way U-NamHarbor Groove Nathan T. DuncanKeepin' it Real Joe McBride***Outro***

This will be added to the morning routine at some point. Yeah, a hot shower feels good and gets things moving. Add a cup of coffee to boost things a little more, need that kick to get everything moving in the right direction. But when I turn up the funk, the morning is on a whole nutha level.The Mixing Lab was crazy, buzzing with mad energy when I put this podcast together. Wicked bass lines, killer horns and sax, and that funky organ the Hammond B3 dropping some soul. There's some familiar cuts in there, remixed and remodeled but I won't spoil it. I'm sure you'll recognize them immediately. This mix is definitely outside of the box but like I said, there's a lot more room out there to play. Featuring music from: Jeff Golub, Mauri Sanchis, Larry Carlton, Novello, Pat Register, Dirk K, Brian Culbertson, Lin Rountree, Gerald Albright, Girl Talk, Randy Scott, Candy Dulfer, Dave C. Norman, Pieces Of A Dream, John Carey, George Benson, Chuck Brown, Marcus Miller, Frankie Smith, Soren Reiff,, Josh Vietti, U-Nam and Victor WootenENJOY!!

I've been feeling this uptempo kinda vibe lately. Maybe because the days of summer are counting down and I'm holding on to that sunshine. Midwest Ohio is certainly beautiful in the fall with all its combinations of red, orange and yellow foliage but I like feeling the summer breeze. I have to admit though that mornings are nice right now, the air is crisp and fresh, and the night aren't too bad either. Easy to fall asleep and wakes you right up in the morn. The seasons are cycling through and I have put together some pretty cool music to keep us company.

I'm back with some more, this podcast on the heels of some 'me' time. Yep...summer brings on sunshine and vacation. Thankfully I had jus enough of both. I had a pretty nice getaway, hitting the road for about 5 hours or so. And you know I was listening to?? That's right...The Carefree Drives were loaded up back to back. Helped make that drive seem a lot shorter, smoother and enjoyable. I couldn't wait to get back home and produce another segment...so here it is. Pop this one in the MP3 player when you get on one of those long drives. This mix comes in at around 2 hrs and 40 min. I'm definitely sure it'll enjoyably help get you to your destination. Let me know...Featured on this extended podcast is music from Doc Flowers, Vincent Ingala, Pieces Of A Dream, The Sax Triplets, Larry White, Najee, Nelson Rangell, Chris Standring, Gerald Veasley, Jonathan Butler, Incognito, Althea Rene, Julian Vaughn, Art Porter, Lindsey Webster, Brian Taquin, Paul Taylor, Jeanette Harris, The Rippingtons, Chris Walker, R. L. Walker, Brian Clay, Charley Langer

It has been quite rainy this season...most of the spring and now leading into summer, which is officially here. I'm not one who is influenced that greatly by strong winds, dark clouds, torrential downpour and flooding but Mother Nature has a way of getting attention. She definitely caught mine.Not to be deterred, I turn to the tunes. There's all kinds of new stuff out there, some of which you'll hear on this show. Personally, I just try to make an interesting blend, like a 5 star chef. Cooked to perfection. Let me know if the meal was served 'just right'.Special shout to Mikael Manley, legendary Commodores guitarist and one heckuva sound man, for all those loooooooong chats and for being that brother from another mother . ENOY THE MIX!!

Beauty in the dark.....it piques the curiousity, the need to know. There's much to say about the silhouette of a woman, the shadows of mystery. Lurking in the dark, she's poised somewhere between the shadows and the light. For some it's a mystique that's attractive and sexy, For others, possibly even dangerous. Perhaps there's some magical magnetism that, one way or another, draws us closer.Her name is....whatever she wants it to be.

It was the 70's. Saturday night back in NYC. Brooklyn to be exact.You could always count on someone throwin' a house party. Maybe you didn't get a personal invite but somewhere, somebody had it goin' on. Seek and you would find. The neighborhood buzz would lead you to the place where you greeted by the sounds. You might get lucky and gain entry if you knew somebody that knew somebody partyin' at 'so and so's' house. Me? I had connections to the DJ spinnin the tunes using MY records and those old vintage Garrard belt drive turntables.Upstairs was red light....party jams, high energy dancin to R&B and disco. But make your way downstairs, to the basement where the lights were blue. Ultimately thats where you wanted be. Thats where you found the slow jams.....This is an ode to days gone by.....and the blue light.