Tonight’s episode is a selection from one of my go-to playlists for getting in the mood for lovemaking. We’ll be covering a few genres as well as spanning a great deal of time. So, get your candles, toys, and partner ready for an epic hour.

Sade – Diamond Life – Your Love Is King
Catalog #: FR 39581

No bedtime playlist is complete without Miss Adu. Pick any album and you’re golden.

Nat King Cole – Unforgettable – (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
Catalog #: DT 357

Can’t let this OG crooner escape the show. Unforgettable is a must have for any R&B lover. I’m working on a sample or two from this album.

Melody Gardot ‎– My One And Only Thrill – Our Love Is Easy
Catalog #: ORG 161

This is an entire album of sexy. Check out her catalog don’t miss out.

Sadly some selections didn’t make the show

The only downside to having an all vinyl show is that I don’t have all of the albums that are on the complete playlist. There are over 200 songs…and that would be much longer than my hour show. Perhaps I’ll revisit this topic in another episode.

D’Angelo – Brown Sugar – Lady
Catalog #: B0022834-01

It was hard to decide which D’Angelo album would make it to the show, but going with the first is a safe bet.

Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan* ‎– Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan – Sweet Thing
Catalog #: ABCD-909

While this was overall a party album, this is a stand out that made many magic moments. What’s your favorite Rufus song? Let me know in the comments.

Teddy Pendergrass – TP – Feel The Fire
Catalog #: FZ 36745

Teddy P is another of those artists that you can’t let escape a sexy time mix.

When I’m setting the mood…

Candles have been a staple in my home since I lived in my moms’ garage. Scented, unscented and manner of shapes and sizes. They add depth to the experience.

Vanessa Fernandez – Use Me – Simply Beautiful
Catalog #: GRV 150-1

Use Me has made several appearances on the show and is in my top 10 albums in my collection. This Al Green song is masterfully translated by Vanessa.

Miles Davis – Sorcerer – Sorcerer
Catalog #: MFSL 2-435

Sorcerer is an album recorded in May 1967 by the Miles Davis quintet. It is the third of five albums that this quintet recorded. The album’s cover is a photo of actress Cicely Tyson, who at the time was Davis’s girlfriend (later his wife).

Norah Jones – The Vinyl Collection – Come Away With Me – Turn Me On
Catalog #: AAPP NJBOX33

Sweet, sweet Norah. This box set can take you through the gambit of emotions, but her first album is still my favorite.

The Isley Brothers ‎– Forever Gold – (At Your Best) You Are Love
Catalog #: PZ 34452

Hello, would have made this list if I hadn’t played it on the show last week. It’s easy to pick the Isley brothers to go on this list.

Bonnie Raitt ‎– Give It Up – Nothing Seems To Matter
Catalog #: BS 2643

This album surprised me. It was bought without a listen, and this song sounds like one of those rainy night ballads that you put on while keeping warm beneath the sheets.

Maxwell ‎– blackSUMMERS’night – Fingers Crossed
Catalog #: 88985326691

Maxwell needs no explanation. Ever.

Show Recordings

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As always keep spinning,

Tom

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Background Music on the show:

Sade – Smooth Operator
Maxwell – Gods

I’m writing this while listening to Gretchen Parlato – The Lost and Found, enjoying a neat glass of Oban 14, (cheers Sean!)

Last Saturday night was nostalgic of what used to be my favorite Supper Club, Anthology. Miriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines the word as a, “collection of literary passages or works, especially poems by various authors; a collection of works of art or music.”

Early arrival was a must, always a packed house

I was afforded the opportunity to see so many talented artists on its stage, Lalah Hathaway, Goapele, Eric Roberson, Lee Ritenour, Leela James, Natalie Cole, Meshell N’degeocello…I could go on and on, but all I will ever have of Anthology are past memories. They closed their doors New Year’s Day 2014. It lived up to the definition, surely…and closed out its time in a dramatic fashion.

jazz photo 1 — Inside Blue Note Hawaii – “I wish there were a place like Anthology here in Hawaii.” I said to Jim Williams, my first interviewee of our Living in Stereo series. He replied, “There is a Blue Note opening in a couple of weeks.” That was December.

In it’s 6 months of operation Blue Note Hawaii has consistently hosted an all star line up. Kenny G performed for their Grand Opening, (you can pick up one of his autographed saxophones in their gift shop), Chaka Khan, The Wailers, Ravi Coltrane…my nostalgia now has reason to fade.

bluenotehawaii_seating — With seats for 320 , (100 more than the flagship location in New York), there are no bad seats.

The first show I saw was Jose James and while I wasn’t familiar with his music, my love is a fervent fan. My head was bopping, to his witty lyrics, nostalgic love songs, and Hip Hop improv. The crowd and I were well engaged. After the show there was a meet and greet, we took pictures…and of course I asked was any of his music on vinyl, he replied “Yes, yes it is.” Cheers Mr. James.

The dining options are plentiful, but you can see Aloha in dishes like the Beef Short Ribs served with a polenta made from Kahuku corn (grown here on Oahu) served on a bed of collard greens.

As far as libations are concerned I’m not one to venture away from my usual Gin and Tonic, with cucumber…no lime. However, in the spirit of trying new things…I decided on an Old Fashion, prepared with Bullit bourbon.

This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Marco Olivari, General Manager of Blue Note Hawaii. We talked about everything from the history of the space the Blue Note is in, his record collection, and what brought him to the land of Aloha.

See what Marco had to say in a couple of weeks…

The original Blue Note opened its doors in Greenwich Village, New York, 1981. Pop ups from legends such as Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennet, and Liza Minelli aren’t uncommon. Currently there are 6 locations worldwide (Hawaii, New York, Milan, Beijing, Tokyo, and Nagoya), with a 7th opening soon in Napa Valley. Unlike my fateful love affair with Anthology, the Blue Note brand has established itself as a pillar in the global music community.

No longer melancholy for live musical experiences, I anxiously await my next trip to Blue Note. There are a few items on my calendar through the fall, such as Joan Osborne, The Manhattan Transfer, and Chick Chorea. I see now, much like the Vanessa Fernandez album I’m awaiting a repressing of…sometimes you have to be patient for the good stuff. I see a future between the two of us. I have a new favorite Supper Club.

In the next post, Robert Glasper Trio…

Until next time, keep spinning.

-Tom

As an aside, Anthology is now Music Box. So, if you’re in San Diego check them out.

“anthology.” Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2016. Web. 10 July 2016.

Tag: live music

Vinyl for The People Radio Show – Between The Sheets

Sadly some selections didn’t make the show

When I’m setting the mood…

Show Recordings

Blue Note Hawaii and why you need to visit a Supper Club