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    Swingin Cheese – “Croon Tunes and Kitscherama” (1997)

    November 25, 2009 by Rune Johnsrud - posted in Records, Releases.

    swingin_cheese-croon_tunes_and_kitschermaIf you ever need a collection of high quality easy listening tunes, and yes, they do exist, this album from Irma Records is fine choice indeed. It covers the period from 1966 – 1972 and the track selections are really good, avoiding the drab elevator music arrangements in favour of solid performances and danceable grooves, making it perfect lounge fare for your ears and feet. Unfortunately it seems to be out of print, so you’ll have to track it down on your own which is probably not that hard.

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    Johannes mix 1 – “Bounces and Contractions”

    October 29, 2009 by Rune Johnsrud - posted in Mixes, Releases.

    johannes_djPresenting the first mix from a very groovy Ultrafunk contributor, Mr. Johannes, for your listening pleasure (the playlist and mix download link is available by reading the full post):

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    Quincy Jones – “Ndeda” (1972)

    October 26, 2009 by Rune Johnsrud - posted in Albums, Reviews.

    quincy-jones_ndedaThis man needs no introduction, his creative legacy speaks for itself, and it puts him in the company of the select few who have changed popular music forever either directly or indirectly, or in his case, both. What is perhaps not so well known is the body of work he created as a jazz arranger, conductor, producer and performer in the 50′s and 60′s, which is what this excellent compilation album is all about.

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    Funky Norwegian music – part 1

    October 16, 2009 by Rune Johnsrud - posted in Releases, Tracks.

    In our non-stop search for new and funky music, my friend, dj-partner and Ultrafunk contributor Halvor, always manages to find something fresh and unexpected, even when we are talking about contemporary Norwegian (mainly) jazz music, have a look and listen:

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