episode 225 – day drinking, sherman hemsley, pajamas, boxer shorts, pocket squares, donald trump & the ted show – a conversation with ted bogerton TED BOGERT‘s facebook profile he describes himself as a “believer – family man – loyal friend – community advocate – mortgage pro – visual storyteller”. having spent more than an hour talking with him i think he hit the nail right on the head. he’s also funny, passionate, interesting as hell & a blast to drink with.
here’s some of what we covered:
tina turner, walking a mile in her shoes & being comfortable in high heels.
double handshakes, bro hugs & power moves.
manners & the ability to mix in.
being thankful, every day.Continue Reading …
This episode is a nod to the crate diggers. Phil Ranelin may be considered underground, but he’s an artist of large stature in the world of rare grooves. Sought after by collectors, and for use of samples and remixes, Ranelin’s music is now widely accepted which nearly eluded him since he began back in the ’60s. His Collected Works 2003- 2019 from Wide Hive Records prove what a treasure he is. You don’t even have to take our word for it, Motown, Stevie Wonder, Freddie Hubbard, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and John McEntire of Tortoise have been hip to the notion all along. Ranelin’s music is all his own, leaning towards an Afro-centric soul vibe with a dissonant cry of freedom, future, and self-expression. Along for the ride is fellow jazz titan Pharoah Sanders, and young lion Kamasi Washington. We got Mr. Ranelin on the line to share his thoughts and feelings about this proper retrospective.
