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12/10/2024

I hope to see you soon. Join me on Sat. Oct. 26 for our Fall Vinyl Listening session event.

30/09/2024

muchas gracias jayzy!

24/09/2024

September 2024
Another beautiful day with the Vinyl Listening Lounge Club. We met on a late summer evening at the Canna Art Gallery in Northwest DC. A visual art space that displays unique paintings. Many thanks go to the owner and the vinyl participants who attended this event. Especial thanks go out to our special DJ, Zach McCant, from Rhythmlingo Records.

Each guest introduced a few selections. We started the set off with the following;
• Trumpeter Donald Byrd’s 1981 release of “Butterfly”, a composition with beautiful vibes by Isaac Hayes and piano by Myra Walker. Played from his Donald Byrd And 125th Street, N.Y.C. album.
• “I Feel Like Loving You Today” – Donald Byrd
• “California Dreaming” - Eddie Hazel – Eddie Hazel was the prime guitarist for P-Funk dating back to around 1967. I was familiar with the tune from the 60’s group The Mamas and the Papas. However, when it started to play, it sounded nothing like the “California Dreaming” that I remember from back in the day.
• Three selections from Miles Davis accompanied by Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Herbie Hancock, Fred Plaut, Ray Moore, and Bob Cato
• “Nefertiti”
• “Fall”
• “Hand Jive”
• The next songs were introduced and played in honor of our recently departed Brother, Howard Stanley Beverly. Better known as Franky Beverly. Franke touched so many of our lives back in the day. A musical Moses, with a large following.
• “Happy Feelings”
• “Southern Girl”
• “Look At California”
• Another honor was made to another recently passed influential musician, Sergio Mendez and Brazil 77
• “The Real Thing”
• “Right On” by Ray Barretto, an American percussionist and bandleader.
• “They Just Can’t Stop It” (Games People Play) – The Spinners
• “Just As Long As We Have Love” – The Spinners
• “The Makings Of You” – Gladys Knight & The Pips
• “You and Me” – George Duke
• “Gonna Take You Higher” – Sly and The Family Stone
• A recently released 2024 collaboration of Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento, “When You Dream”.
• “Earth Song” – Milton Nascimento and Esparanza Spalding with vocals by Diane Reeves
• “The Mexican” – The Babe Ruth Band
• We ended the set with an up-tempo, skillful rap tune from 1991. “Treat’em Right” by Chubb Rock

Great fun was had by all.
I hope you will join us at our next vinyl-only session to be held in October.

09/04/2024

Join us in person at the Spring Vinyl Listening Lounge event on Sat, April 27 in Silver Spring, MD

27/09/2023

Oh, Ophelia

On a rainy, windy day of the first day of Fall 2023, with tropical storm Ophelia battering Northeast USA, the Vinyl Listening Lounge Club settled down at Provost restaurant in Northeast Washington DC, for the latest vinyl listening session. This was just the beginning of a stormy and unpredictable evening.

The storm limited our in-person attendance with just a few guests. I opened the session in ZOOM. To my surprise, we had more guests online than we had in person.
Our online guests included a local DC radio DJ, Bill Washington and another global vinyl listener, Tod who tuned in all the way from Carlisle, in the United Kingdom. Additionally, we had listeners Zoom in from DC, North Carolina, Tennessee, and California.

We started off the session with;
• Showoff by Black Violin – I love their music and their performances.
• The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack
• Reverend Lee by Roberta Flack
• A Little Bit of Love by Brenda Russell

During this time, we were experiencing audio problems, in that the virtual attendees could not hear my audio music coming directly from my turntable with attached speakers. They could hear me speak but couldn’t hear my music. I’m blaming it on Ophelia.

• Compared To What by Les McCann
• Chameleon by Herbie Hancock
• Autodrive by Herbie Hancock
• Maggie by Redbone
• Just Let Me Be Close to You by The Valentine Brothers

Ophelia was in overdrive at this time in the session. I’m a bit frustrated with the inability of the virtual attendees to hear my music. I wished I had more tech skills to connect my turntable to the restaurant’s sound system. This is where you and our listeners make a difference.

DJ Bill stepped in and spun most of the selections from there. Where My DJ’s? I’m looking to collab with you. Be a Spotlight DJ on my upcoming sessions. Contact me.

• The Late, Late Show by Dakota Staton
• I Thank You by The Valentine Brothers
• No Problem by Sonny Rollins
• Pieces of Dreams by Stanley Turrentine
• Poinciana by Ahmad Jamal
• Cherokee by Ahmad Jamal

Our listener from the UK spun a tune. It could not be heard too. Ophelia continues her reign over Zoom, the waters and in the air.
Bill continued play with a few 45” records.

• Twilight Time The Platters
• Dedicated To the One I Love by The Shirelles
• Bang Bang by The Joe Cuba Sextet
• Tramp by Otis Redding & Carla Thomas

For the last song, our friend Tod, from the UK, got a good connection and ended us out with;

• The Same Old Song by The Four Tops

Despite the difficulties, everyone had a good and interesting time. To all the attendees, in-person and virtually, I thank you for your music, your input, and your support.

I hope to see you soon. Take care,
Earl

20/08/2023

2023 Tour in LA is fast approaching…Sunday Aug 27! U got your tickets yet?! Special guest along with and Jazz Funk Soul. What a night at this legendary venue…don’t miss it!! Xx DK.

25/03/2023

23/09/2022

The new generation of Vinyl buyers are dedicated to the format and represent an opportunity for artists, retail, and device marketers.In 2021, vinyl record sales topped $1 Billion in the US. The last …

23/09/2022

A 50th Anniversary Vinyl re-release of Curtis Mayfield's Super Fly

Here’s your first look at the upcoming capsule collection.Curtis Mayfield’s estate is giving fans the gift of a lifetime for the 50th anniversary of his pioneering album, Super Fly. The …

14/09/2022

Just hearing about Ramsey Lewis. He was instrumental in turning me on to jazz music. One of my first vinyl record purchases was his Maiden Voyage album. May he RIP.

He was one of the true ‘gentlemen’ of our business and a sweet and amazingly gifted man. Seemingly talented everything he did, whether behind a piano or microphone…or in front of the camera. was all class, all the way. RIP dear man, and thank you for the immense contribution you made, which will be felt for generations. With love and boundless admiration, DK. 9.12.22

11/07/2022

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Let's meet and listen to some great music and musicians.  We will meet in person as well as meet virtually via Zoom.  All are invited.  

02/03/2022

Save the Date - Join in on March 24, 2022 for a virtual JAZZ Only Vinyl Listening event. Spread the word. Zoom link will be posted near the event date. Stay tuned

14/01/2022

The 1st 2022 Virtual Vinyl Birthday Celebration Is On
January 28, 2022 - 5:00PM - 7:00 PM

for EARL JACKSON
ZOOM in virtually to join the PARTY

Spread the Word - All are Invited

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