Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman: Playlist from May 4, 2024

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Upcoming events:

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
Sun Ra	Sunrise   → "Sunrise" by "Sun Ra"	Blue Delight	A&M	1989		feat. Ahmed Abdullah			0:02:39 (Pop-up)
Abdullah	Blue Phase   → "Blue Phase" by "Abdullah"	Wildflowers 3 (The New York Loft Jazz Sessions)	Douglas / Casablanca	1977					0:05:33 (Pop-up)
Sun Ra & His Arkestra	El Is The Sound Of Joy   → "El Is The Sound Of Joy" by "Sun Ra & His Arkestra"	Live At Montreux	Inner City	1978		feat. Ahmed Abdullah			0:18:09 (Pop-up)
Ahmed Abdullah Quartet	Mystery of Two   → "Mystery of Two" by "Ahmed Abdullah Quartet"	Liquid Magic	Silkheart	1987					0:26:53 (Pop-up)
Ahmed Abdullah	OoD Interview Pt. 1   → "OoD Interview Pt. 1" by "Ahmed Abdullah"	Interview, April 4, 2024	N/A	2024					0:32:55 (Pop-up)
Sun Ra & His Arkestra	Images (In a Mirror)   → "Images (In a Mirror)" by "Sun Ra & His Arkestra"	Unity: Live at Storyville NYC Oct 1977	Sun Ra LLC	2020		feat. Ahmed Abdullah			0:55:25 (Pop-up)
Melodic Art-Tet	Time and Money   → "Time and Money" by "Melodic Art-Tet"	Melodic Art-Tet	No Business	2013		feat. and composed by Ahmed Abdullah, recorded 15th October, 1974 at Columbia University's radio station WKCR, New York City			1:02:20 (Pop-up)
Ahmed Abdullah	We Travel The Spaceways   → "We Travel The Spaceways" by "Ahmed Abdullah"	Ahmed Abdullah's Dispersions Of The Spirit Of Ra (Traveling The Spaceways)	Planet Arts Recordings	2004		arranged by Ahmed Abdullah			1:15:10 (Pop-up)
Steve Reid & The Legendary Master Brotherhood	Lions Of Juda   → "Lions Of Juda" by "Steve Reid & The Legendary Mas...	Nova	Soul Jazz	2019		composed by and featuring Ahmed Abdullah, originally released 1976			1:22:23 (Pop-up)
Ahmed Abdullah	OoD Interview Pt. 2   → "OoD Interview Pt. 2" by "Ahmed Abdullah"	Interview, April 4, 2024	N/A	2024					1:30:21 (Pop-up)
Sun Ra & His Arkestra	Neo Project No. 2   → "Neo Project No. 2" by "Sun Ra & His Arkestra"	Cosmos (Remastered)	Sun Ra LLC	2016		feat. Ahmed Abdullah, originally released 1976			1:53:01 (Pop-up)
Ahmed Abdullah And The Solomonic Quintet Featuring Charles Moffett	The Dance We Do   → "The Dance We Do" by "Ahmed Abdullah And The Solom...	Ahmed Abdullah And The Solomonic Quintet Featuring Charles Moffett	Silkheart	1988					2:00:16 (Pop-up)
Sun Ra	Velvet   → "Velvet" by "Sun Ra"	Sun Ra at the Showcase: Live in Chicago	Jazz Detective / Elemental Music	2024		feat. Ahmed Abdullah			2:07:39 (Pop-up)
Ahmed Abdullah's Diaspora	Song Of The Holy Warrior   → "Song Of The Holy Warrior" by "Ahmed Abdullah's Di...	Dedication	CIMP	1998					2:11:13 (Pop-up)
Tee Holman Sextet	The Rudie   → "The Rudie" by "Tee Holman Sextet"	Let's Make Ends Meet	Key System Recordings	2020		feat. Ahmed Abdullah, originally released 197?			2:20:56 (Pop-up)
Ahmed Abdullah	OoD Interview Pt 3   → "OoD Interview Pt 3" by "Ahmed Abdullah"	Interview, April 4, 2024	N/A	2024					2:28:40 (Pop-up)
Abdullah	Life's Force   → "Life's Force" by "Abdullah"	Life's Force	About Time	1979					2:51:12 (Pop-up)