The End Is Near: A Black Jazz Mix by DJ Froz One
- Aug 22, 2011
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Black Jazz Records was a Jazz label founded in Oakland California by Jazz pianist Gene Russell in the early 70s as an alternative to traditional Jazz. They had a seven year run of releases, the majority of them being funky, spiritual, and criminally slept on. Contributing blogger and avid record nerd Froz 1 lovingly compiled a mix of label highlights, and it is perfect company for the on set of fall. If you see him in the streets buy him a coffee and give him a hug. You owe him at least that.
-THE BAG MESSENGER
Click here for a free download of "The End Is Near"
As a side note, the entire Black Jazz catalogue of master tapes is for sale on Craigslist. You should buy them and reissue them.
