It's Hot Y'all!

Cal Tjader - Afro Blue

Summertime is definitely here in Holland, one hot day after another! As usual, the weather is having a big influence on my taste in music. For example, on dry and sunny days like this I'm in no mood to throw on some Kraftwerk.

Nah, today I'm going for this classic Cal Tjader album called Soul Sauce. Classic for a couple of reasons, for one the cover which I just love. Another reason would be the great line up. Take this track for example, it features Donald Byrd, Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Heath all getting down, so you just know you can't go wrong when you play this.


Or to put it in the words you all know from the Fresh Prince:

"Here it is the groove slightly transformed
just a bit of a break from the norm
just a little somethin' to break the monotony
of all that hardcore dance that has gotten to be
a little bit out of control it's cool to dance
but what about the groove that soothes that moves romance
give me a soft subtle mix
and if ain't broke then don't try to fix it
and think of the summers of the past
adjust the base and let the alpine blast"

Now i'm off to get some more sun!

-Jarno