Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman: Playlist from December 16, 2023

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Sat. Nov 23rd, 5pm - 10pm: Islands In-Between: 5-Hours Inside Indonesian Music (More info...)

In a special 5-hour episode, host David Mittleman will showcase the music of Indonesia with rare vintage vinyl from his collection.

Sat. Nov 30th, 7pm - 10pm: Kassa Overall Interview: Connecting Jazz & Hip Hop (More info...)

Grammy nominated Kassa Overall is at the forefront of 21st Century Jazz. As a drummer, bandleader, composer, producer and DJ he seamlessly weaves the threads that connect experimental Jazz and Hip Hop, while remaining true to his musical mentors, e.g. Geri Allen and Billy Hart. While on tour in Tucson, Arizona, Kassa joined host David Mittleman for an exclusive interview that will highlight a 3-hour exploration of his varied discography.

Sat. Dec 7th, 7pm - 10pm: Nduduzo Makhathini Interview: Ancient Zulu Cosmology & Contemporary Jazz (More info...)

Pianist, teacher, scholar, healer and PhD recipient Nduduzo Makhathini is the first musician from South Africa to be signed to Blue Note Records. His art connects ancient Zulu cosmology and contemporary creative Jazz. While on tour in Tucson, Arizona, Makhathini joined host David Mittleman for an exclusive interview that will centerpiece a three-hour survey of his spiritually based music.

Artist	Track	Album	Label	Year	Format	Comments	Images	New * / Special ***	Approx. start time
The Monks Of The Eiheiji	Morning at Eiheiji Temple   → "Morning at Eiheiji Temple" by "The Monks Of The E...	Zen Shikantaza	Philips	1971		November - December 1970 Recording in Fukui Prefecture of Sotoshu Daihonzan Eiheiji			0:02:15 (Pop-up)
Sadao Watanabe	Jua Song   → "Jua Song" by "Sadao Watanabe"	Open Road	CBS/Sony	1973		recorded in May 2, 1973 at Hibiya Kohkaido, Tokyo			0:15:25 (Pop-up)
Takahashi Chikuzan	Shamisen Yosare (old version)   → "Shamisen Yosare (old version)" by "Takahashi Chik...	Tsugaru Shamisen	CBS/Sony	1974		recorded December 11-12, 1973 at Jean-Jean, Shibuya, Tokyo			0:30:21 (Pop-up)
Masahiko Togashi	Fourth Expression   → "Fourth Expression" by "Masahiko Togashi"	Guild For Human Music	Denon Jazz	1976		feat. Masahiko Satoh ; recorded May 23, 24, 26, & 27, 1976 at Nippon Columbia's 1st studio, Tokyo			0:35:37 (Pop-up)
Ike Reiko	When The Rain Stops   → "When The Rain Stops" by "Ike Reiko"	World Of Ecstasy	Bamboo	2012		reissue of a 1971 album			0:42:12 (Pop-up)
Motohiko Hino	Overhang Blues   → "Overhang Blues" by "Motohiko Hino"	Toko Flash	Trio	1977		composed by & featuring Masahiko Satoh			0:45:12 (Pop-up)
Masayuki Takayanagi Quintet	Night Flight   → "Night Flight" by "Masayuki Takayanagi Quintet"	Flower Girl	Craftman	2019		reissue of a 1969 album			0:52:24 (Pop-up)
Modern Jazz All Stars	Freedom Jazz Dance   → "Freedom Jazz Dance" by "Modern Jazz All Stars"	All Japan Jazz Festival '71	Philips	1971		Terumasa Hino (tp), Takeru Muraoka (ts), Poo Masabumi Kikuchi (ep), Sadao Watanabe (as), Kousuke Mine (ss), Yoshiaki Masuo (g), Kunimitsu Inaba (b), Motohiko Hino (ds)			1:00:54 (Pop-up)
Masahiko Satoh's Garandoh	Phase 13   → "Phase 13" by "Masahiko Satoh's Garandoh"	Inspiration & Power 14 Free Jazz Festival 1	Trio	1973		recorded June 30-July 12, 1973 at Shinjuku Art Theater, Tokyo			1:14:17 (Pop-up)
Itaru Oki - Michel Pilz - Ralf R. Hübner	Nasu No Hana   → "Nasu No Hana" by "Itaru Oki - Michel Pilz - Ralf ...	One Year - Afternoon & Evening	FMP	1980		recorded in Berlin on October 13th, 1978			1:30:55 (Pop-up)
Yuzuru Katagiri	Dear Mr. Isozaki, Vice President of Japan National Railway   → "Dear Mr. Isozaki, Vice President of Japan Nationa...	3 Japanese Poets Recorded Live At The Guggenheim Museum, N.Y.C. March 16, 1971	None	1971		translated & read by Gary Snyder			1:38:01 (Pop-up)
Yamabushi of the Shuken Sect at Shogoin Palace	Chanting Of Morning Services   → "Chanting Of Morning Services" by "Yamabushi of th...	Buddhist Chant - A Recorded Survey Of Actual Temple Rituals	Lyrichord	1963		recordings were made by Kat-sumasa Takasago, assisted by Kojiro Kishi and Norimichi Kimura, during actual services at Japanese Buddhist shrines			1:42:17 (Pop-up)
Meiko Kaji	Urami Bushi   → "Urami Bushi" by "Meiko Kaji"	Hajiki Uta	WeWantSounds	2023		reissue of a 1973 album ; https://wewantsounds.bandcamp.com/merch/meiko-kaji-hajiki-uta-deluxe-gatefold-lp-edition-with-2p-insert-and-obi-black-vinyl			1:53:49 (Pop-up)
Yosuke Yamashita Trio	One-Upmanship   → "One-Upmanship" by "Yosuke Yamashita Trio"	A Tribute To Mal Waldron	Enja	1980		recorded 17 &18 June 1980			2:01:15 (Pop-up)
Takeo Moriyama	Ta-Ke   → "Ta-Ke" by "Takeo Moriyama"	Green River	Enja	1985		recorded July 6th, 1984			2:13:21 (Pop-up)
Motoharu Yoshizawa	Fragment 1   → "Fragment 1" by "Motoharu Yoshizawa"	Inland Fish	Trio	1974		recorded live at Yasuda Seimei Hall, Shinjuku, Tokyo, September 13, 1974			2:20:24 (Pop-up)
Chisato Yamada	Tsugaru Sankudari   → "Tsugaru Sankudari" by "Chisato Yamada"	Chisato Yamada's Tsugaru Shamisen: Tsugaru Love Song	Columbia	1975					2:24:09 (Pop-up)
Osawa Shoichi	Nozoki Karakuri   → "Nozoki Karakuri" by "Osawa Shoichi"	Mata Nihon No Horogei	Victor	1973					2:32:40 (Pop-up)
Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kazuhisa Ōtake, Nanae Yoshimura, Chieko Fukunaga	Nagi   → "Nagi" by "Kifu Mitsuhashi, Kazuhisa Ōtake, Nanae ...	Gaku - Individuality Of Four Musicians	ALM	1981		recorded on Nov. 3, 4, 1981			2:38:44 (Pop-up)
John Mitchell, The Monks Of The Eiheiji	Morning Ceremony   → "Morning Ceremony" by "John Mitchell, The Monks Of...	The Way Of Eiheiji - Zen Buddhist Ceremony	Folkways	1959		recorded in Fukui Prefecture, Japan			2:50:15 (Pop-up)
Itaru Oki	You Don't Know What Love Is - October Revolution   → "You Don't Know What Love Is - October Revolution"...	Shirasagi	Nadja	1974		recorded live on 7 June 1974 at Akasaka Sogetsu Hall			2:58:21 (Pop-up)