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Welcome to The Funky Hip Joint
I'll make this simple: I love music and some of my happiest times have been spent listening to funk, soul and jazz
I've always enjoyed discovering new music and sharing that enjoyment with friends
As I've got older, I've realised that a song that made me want to dance in my teens and 20's still has the same effect
Many of us have musical heroes and I've been lucky enough to interview some of mine. I've also had the chance to write about and broadcast music by artists who are just making a name for themselves - that's really exciting
All of these things are fun - but not nearly so much fun as sharing the pleasure they bring...
Your host - Chris Mann
Reviews and Interviews CD reviews
Artist interviews
All my CD reviews can be found HERE
Transcripts of all my interviews can be found HERE
Bob James
Jay-Tee Teterissa - Don't Jay Walk
Daring jazz fusion from Dutch bass ace Jay-Tee
Contemporary jazz has few lights brighter than
Bob James. It was a pleasure to talk with him
Bryant Thompson - Puzzle Pieces
Brian Culbertson
Atlanta-based Bryant produced this first CD in his own studio and released it on his own label
Brian's Album XII was big news. He was on
great form
Patrick Cooper - The Way it Used to Be
George Duke
Slow jam, D.C. bounce and some old-school funk from keyboardist Patrick
A hero. There is no other word for it! I never
thought this could happen
Podcasts coming soon...
DJ Appearances Come and dance to some great music
It's important to me to give you the kind of good time and memories that I'm lucky to have had. By working with you and visiting the venue, I can plan a set of songs that you and your guests can enjoy to the maximum. Meantime, why not look in my 'little black book' for some ideas...
When I was 15, I used to dance at Blackpool Mecca until the early hours. The dressing up, the ultraviolet lights and the feeling of doing something 'naughty' were all part of it... but the biggest thrill was the music!
If you love funk, soul and jazz and you want to hear it at your wedding, party or corporate event, please click below to request a quote
Disco Soul Average White Band - Let's Go Round Again
Chaka Khan- I Feel For You
Crown Heights Affair - Galaxy Of Love
Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
Gene Chandler - Get Down
Incognito Feat. Jocelyn Brown - Always There
Nite-Liters - K-Jee
The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
Willie Hutch - Get Ready For The Get Down
notes This is a short demo disco and soul playlist
Soul Funk Cameo - It's Serious
James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing
LTD Featuring Jeffrey Osborne - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster
Slave - Just A Touch Of Love
The Beginning Of The End - Funky Nassau
The Fatback Band - Wicky Wacky
The Isley Brothers - Live It Up
Tom Browne - Thighs High
notes This is a short demo soul and funk playlist
Jazz Funk Deodato - Night Cruiser
Donald Byrd And 125th Street, N.Y.C. - Star Trippin'
Dwayne Kerr – The H-Factor
Eddie Henderson - Say You Will
Herbie Hancock - I Thought It Was You
Lonnie Liston Smith - Expansions
Patrice Rushen - Hang It Up
Roy Ayers - Can't You See Me
The Blackbyrds - Happy Music
notes This is a short demo jazz and funk playlist
Smooth Jazz Bob James - Lotus Leaves
Rick Braun - Notorious
Crusaders - Rodeo Drive (High Steppin')
Acoustic Alchemy - The 14 Carrot Café
Euge Groove - Sneak A Peak
Brian Culbertson - After Hours
Joe Sample - The Road Less Traveled
Fourplay - Chant
Peter White - Venice Beach
notes This is a short demo smooth jazz playlist
Shiny Edge Internet Radio Hear this music on internet radio
Press the 'play' button to listen to 'Wild & Peaceful' (it can take a few seconds...) Remember to pause the music player at the bottom first
I love the idea of radio. Ever since I watched "Play Misty for Me", I've been entranced by the idea of a small specialist radio station playing classy soul and jazz late at night. Well, it's a very romantic idea
In the UK, I don't think such a thing exists so I've done my best to recreate this online
Of course, you'd expect me to play funk but I called my station 'Wild & Peaceful' partly because I think it's a cool name, but mostly to reflect the fact that mellow, soulful music gives me as much pleasure as tunes to groove to
Jazz has always been a part of my life and where it blends with funk and soul tends to be where I'm happiest...
Thank You Thank you!
Massive thanks to trumpeter Greg Adams for allowing me to use his lovely "Five to Eleven" track to entertain my site visitors. Check his site: www.gregadamsmusic.com (you may need to pause the track playing before you leave this page)
Grazie mille to photographer Amedea de Cataldis for the photos
A big hug to my long-suffering wife who has supported me and listened to my gibberish while I've been putting this together xxx
Contact Me More information? Requests?
Would you like more details of what I do (and how - and why)? Would you like to request a tune for a forthcoming DJ appearance? Would you like to request a tune on my internet radio station? Please hit me on my big orange button!
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Shiny Edge FHJ Interviews Artist interviews
- Bryant Thompson_FHJ interview.mp3
Bryant Thompson
A laid back interview with this talented Atlanta keyboardist/producer (previously broadcast on Wild & Peaceful)
- Airborne interview FHJ.mp3
Airborne
A very upbeat and enjoyable interview with Thomas and Greg Borino (previously broadcast on Wild & Peaceful)
Patrick Cooper
Coming soon...