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The Record Spinner Podcast is a black music commentary that takes listeners on a trip through the vinyl collection of a young jazz/black music enthusiast.

Each episode explores the wide world of music from the lens of a black liberationist.

04/19/2025

With this addition, my 'grail list' shortens to less than 10 lps. Obviously I would love an og copy of such a beautiful but like many of the remaining grail records on my list, it will be highly unlikely that I will possess them in this lifetime, but for me, this is just as perfect. Shout out to for a solid reissue of this genius. Overall, I think I still enjoy Davis' "Peace Treaty" a tad more but it was learning about Happy Girl that hipped me to Davis to begin with. Happy Girl has a more consistent sound than Peace Treaty, to me with the latter bouncing around a bit (or bopping) more than the former. Both dates have my guy on them also. The best release I have ever purchased (I think it may be the only lol let me double check that).
Nathan Davis - Happy Girl, 1965 (mps records, 2025)

11/15/2024

Classic! The lineup, the tracklist, even the Lp title. it's just an all around perfect piece of music right here. I've owned this masterpiece for years and rarely spin it (usually waiting for "Stolen Moments" to remind me of it's brilliance). Randomly pulling this out this morning I was shocked to be reminded of who was on this line up...
Oliver Nelson - The Blues and the Abstract Truth, (1961, Impulse)

11/14/2024

A few months ago, I did this deep dive of pianist because of the book and I grabbed a bunch of records with his name on them. 'We Three' may be one of my favorites from both Phineas and the late Roy Haynes. Now, looking over Haynes career, another deep dive awaits. Rest easy, Mr. Haynes!

We Three - Roy Haynes with Paul Chambers and Phineas Newborn (1959, New Jazz)

10/02/2024

Found this beautiful ten inch record and just grabbed it out of curiosity. It's hard and it bops lol. I've been enjoying the four tracks so much that I'm on the hunt for the full eight track lp.

Joe Gordon - Introducing Joe Gordon, 1955

09/14/2024

Saturday morning special...

Recorded in 1960, this record features a lot regarding the lineup and instruments, but to me it sounds on par with a lot of that we hear pushing sound during that time.

Its a beautiful piece to spin on a sunny Saturday.

Nat Adderley - Work Song, (1974, Milestone reissue)

08/30/2024

When the blues ain't hitting the same. Woke up earlier than usual humming 'Mr. Knight,' which means either I've been watching too much "Mo Betta Blues" or I really need October to get here before I go mad... Either way, beautiful morning spin.

The story has it that JC was already on impulse but as his star rose, Atlantic records wanted to cash in on some unreleased sessions and released this without his approval. Sounds pretty sh*tty but on par for the music business... Great session though especially if "My Favorite Things" was recorded during it as well.

John Coltrane - Coltrane Plays the Blues, 1962

08/11/2024

A blessing to be able to spend time with some of my earliest friends and partners in crime and to be in a space where returning home feels like home... All the love.

05/02/2024

Second record of the morning after starting a new workout routine that I had to push myself to do this morning, this record caught me by surprise upon going through my and indie label section. I sat on my couch, using my confusion as procrastination. Where did I get this record from? Every record in my has a story. I recall every online order, each store I walk into (life's that boring?), and every gifted piece that I have so I wondered why can't I recall where I purchased this amazing piece of from. During my workout, it hit me a few different times that there are only two options. Then it dawned on me that it was a random day in DC where I decided to walk (not metro) down the road a ways just because and then randomly decided to stop in . Has anyone else gone through moments like this? Lol

Charles Tolliver (Music Inc & Orchestra) - Impact, 1975

02/27/2024

A beautiful 1968 debut release from Harold Mabern, who hailed from the bluesy city. Wasn't received greatly but wasn't unappreciated, I guess. Really beautiful playing on this record and it peaked my attention because of who I don't hesitate grabbing whenever I see his name on a lineup. Finding pieces like this reminds me of why I dig. So much to discover yet...
Harold Mabern - A Few Miles from Memphis, 1968

02/09/2024

Astral Traveling... One: I listened to this song on repeat for maybe the equivalent of an entire year and a half. A teacher of mine from my old neighborhood introduced me to this and many other Pharaoh records when I was just getting my feet wet with understanding and enjoying the and Coltrane.
Two: after finally getting around to the rest of the record I realize how beautiful the entire body of music is. From the message in to the simple beauty of and . It took me a while to love the complexity of this project as a whole but I'm blessed to have the understanding now. It's a masterpiece of . Finally, I copped this album at an awesome new in the Shaw neighborhood in DC. Shout-out to !
Pharaoh Sanders - Thembi, 1971

12/24/2023

Classic!
Brown and Roach Incorporated, 1955

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