ALBUM SHOTS 08 Midsummer Mellow

NYC's top DJ/musicologist GREG CAZ is back with ALBUM SHOTS Episode 11, serving up nine solid vintage sweet soul, latin-jazz, funk, fusion, brazilian vibes, and other mind-blowing album cuts, kicking things off with Rare Silk’s "New York Afternoon,” a nice title for this fresh batch of summer selections. This time around, Greg provides his usual musicological insight and encyclopedic knowledge on rare ‘60s, ’70s and ‘80s tracks from Cal Tjader, Burt Bacharach, Steve Kuhn, Lenny White & Twennynine, Brief Encounter, Cheo, Gloria Martin and more! Find out more about Greg's regular NYC DJ gigs and more info on albums featured on DJ Greg Caz's Instagram page @the_real_greg_cazSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we may all feel like we are "livin' on the fault line" in these trying times, NYC's premiere DJ/musicologist brings us back from the brink for Episode 10 of ALBUM SHOTS with a fresh batch of eight solid vintage and new soul, funk, jazz and other mind-blowing album cuts.  Host Greg Caz, a top Brooklyn-based selector and prominent music journalist, serves up not only the title Doobie Brothers gem, but also brand new '70s inspired flavour from the incredibly prolific Shawn Lee, both solo and with his band Young Gun Silver Fox, a fresh Prince-inspired beast from Bobby Sparks II, some rediscovered previously unreleased gold from both Gilberto Gil with Roberta Flack and Todd Rundgren & Utopia, and more brand new spirited selections from legendary artists Flora Purim and the great Brian Jackson. Find out more about Greg's regular NYC DJ gigs and more info on albums featured on DJ Greg Caz's Instagram page @the_real_greg_cazSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Episode 9 of ALBUM SHOTS, our resident NYC master DJ/Musicologist returns with a new batch of soul-enriching vibes for a positive new year in our “Existing Conditions…”  Digging deep into his collection, Greg serves up and raps on some stunning latin funk, jazz-fusion, vintage bossa-soul, salsa and other leftfield selections, kicking it off with a fittingly-titled “Condiciones Que Existen,” by Eddie Palmieri.  This episode also features a sensational DJ Monk-One edit of a classic funk/fusion nugget from the Yellowjackets, a soothing scorcher from Ashford & Simpson, a classic 00’s smooth house beauty from Hardage with Jocelyn Brown, a soon-to-be classic from Jan Kinkaid’s “brand new” MF Robots LP and more… Find out more about these and other albums featured on DJ Greg Caz's Instagram page @the_real_greg_cazSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 8 of ALBUM SHOTS, Host & DJ Greg Caz selects and raps about a batch of mellow tunes for a midsummer break. Featuring some fine jazz-fusion, classic brazilian and soulful rarities from Ike White, Starpoint, Michael Henderson and Jimmy Smith, among others...soothe your soul with the latest edition of Album Shots with DJ/musicologist extraordinaire Greg Caz! Find out more about these and other albums featured on DJ Greg Caz's Instagram page @the_real_greg_cazSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first ALBUM SHOTS of 2021, Host & DJ Greg Caz selects and reflects on a fresh batch of deep selections for a new year, kicking it off with a sensationally soulful selection from the aptly-titled Madeline Bell LP "Doin' Things."  Episode 7 features a bevy of unique soulstresses, along with a killer slice of soul from the late, great Jimmy Heath and some light jazz-funk from Junior Mance. Also featuring selections from Cleo Sol (of Sault), unsung all-female funksters Klymaxx, bossa-jazz legend Tania Maria, and more... Find out more about these and other albums featured on DJ Greg Caz's instagram page @the_real_greg_caz ALBUM SHOTS is sponsored by DUSTY GROOVE, America's finest online resource for vinyl and cds in all genres for over twenty years.  Known by pro DJs and music heads worldwide, Dusty Groove is the go-to spot for new and used records with hundreds of new titles and amazing album reviews added daily.  Check out www.dustygroove.com for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 6 of ALBUM SHOTS with DJ Greg Caz, entitled "All Day Music," recorded live from the Album Shots bunker, Greg selects and reflects musicological knowledge on ten heavy vintage soul rarities.  Inspired by a 1974 cover of War's classic "All Day Music" by Swedish samba-soul group Gimmicks! Greg serves up ten tracks that express his (and our) love of music, all day, every day...also featuring Hugh Masakela, Nancy Wilson, Harold Land Quintet, Marcos Valle, Dadawah and more. Find out more about these and other albums featured on DJ Greg Caz's instagram page @the_real_greg_caz ALBUM SHOTS is sponsored by DUSTY GROOVE, America's finest online resource for vinyl and cds in all genres for over twenty years.  Known by pro DJs and music heads worldwide, Dusty Groove is the go-to spot for new and used records with hundreds of new titles and amazing album reviews added daily.  Check out www.dustygroove.com for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 5 of ALBUM SHOTS, recorded live from the Album Shots bunker, Greg reflects on ten vintage and new heavy selections, mostly referencing the times we are living in (including Eddie Palmieri, Marcos Valle and a protest classic from LKJ "Fite Dem Back") along with an acid jazz throwback from Galliano and a deep track honoring the late Bonnie Pointer, and much more. Listen and learn... ALBUM SHOTS is sponsored by DUSTY GROOVE, America's finest online resource for vinyl and cds in all genres for over twenty years. Known by pro DJs and music heads worldwide, Dusty Groove is the go-to spot for new and used records with hundreds of new titles and amazing album reviews added daily. Check out www.dustygroove.com for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 4 of ALBUM SHOTS, recorded live from the Album Shots bunker, Greg selects and reflects on ten heavy and heavenly tracks to help maintain his and your sanity during the stay-at-home new reality of this time in history.  He also pays special tribute to Bill Withers, Ryo Kawasaki, Manu Dibango (via Songhoy Blues), three legendary artists who left us this year. Find out more about these and other albums featured on DJ Greg Caz's instagram page @the_real_greg_caz ALBUM SHOTS is sponsored by DUSTY GROOVE, America's finest online resource for vinyl and cds in all genres for over twenty years.  Known by pro DJs and music heads worldwide, Dusty Groove is the go-to spot for new and used records with hundreds of new titles and amazing album reviews added daily.  Check out www.dustygroove.com for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host & DJ Greg Caz is back with eight fine vintage soul, funk, fusion, boss-jazz and reggae tracks for a new year.  From mellow to uptempo grooves and back down again, Greg tells the stories behind these dynamite deep selections. Find out more about these and other albums featured on DJ Greg Caz's instagram page @the_real_greg_cazSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 2 of ALBUM SHOTS with DJ/musicologist GREG CAZ, you will hear the stories of several soul, funk, jazz, reggae and rare groove artists from the 1970's who didn't get their due.  Included are spectacular stories and sounds of Gloria Jones, John Gary Williams, Nucleus, Cornell Campbell, Louis and the Lovers and more. Find out more about these and other albums featured on DJ Greg Caz's instagram page @the_real_greg_cazSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.