Pierre Wax is a Parisian DJ usually focused on disco music in all its forms but this time he preferred to opt for his collection’s most favored non disco sounds.
Wanda Robinson
The Un-Hero
«Wanda Robinson is a committed artist from Baltimore, author of two albums released in the early 70. Pure poetry, with folk, soul and jazz influences.»
Samba Mapangala & Orchestre Virunga
Ahmed Sabit (Extended Intro)
«Samba Mapangala comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, but worked in Kenya for a long time, which might explain this mixture. In fact, you will hear here the introduction of “Ahmed Sabit” I just extended to more happiness.»
The Chris Hinze Combination
African Rapness (12″ Version)
«Chris Hinze is a Dutch avant-garde jazz flutist inspired by all kinds of cultures (Jamaica, Africa, Indonesia, India, Japan …). The voice of Salimata Diabate on this piece found on an old mix of Italian DJ Daniele Baldelli is mesmerizing.»
Quincy Jones Feat. Matt Monroe
On Days Like This
«The title is taken from the soundtrack “The Italian Job” composed by the great Quincy Jones. We are at the beginning of the film, a man driving a red sports car on a winding road in the Alps, the weather is beautiful. Freedom!»
Peter Gordon
Intervallic Expansion
« Peter Gordon is a saxophonist from New York. His experiments range from jazz to opera, rock to disco. He has worked with the Flying Lizards, Laurie Anderson and Arthur Russell. »
