Just Chillin'

 Suppose its that time of year when we all start thinking about all the "could have beens" and the "should have beens", so here are one or two tunes to help you on your way.

This is so laid-back you'll probably want to hit the replay button once its over. ishe-x-daru-come-close


A friend introduced me to this song Tom Waits - Kentucky Avenue and for that I shall be eternally grateful.

I hadn't heard of Vince Guaraldi or his Trio until yesterday now I can't stop playing Vince Guaraldi Trio - Manha De Carnival


And lastly in this slightly melacholic vein there is Fabrizio Paterlini - Autumn Stories Week #14 for which if you have tears prepare to shed them now.

The Pogues & Kirsty McColl - "Fairytale Of New York" All Christmas songs should aspire to this much greatness !

Kiran Ahluwalia & Tinariwen - "Mustt Mustt" An inspired fusion of differing musical traditions.

Gil Scott Heron - "I'll Take Care of You" Words and music to melt the coldest heart.

Slick beats, nice flow The Good Sin & 10.4 Rog - "The Crown"

A distinctive new sound by a duo called - 14th

Funkier than funky Mop Mop

Bill Laswell Jah Wobble - Alsema

First heard by me in 2012 - can't get this tune out of my mind - not that I want to.

On another note this is great too.

And finally - we nneed to hear more from Missy Elliott.

J Dilla's influence goes on & on