For those that don't know, the Mizell Brothers (Larry and Fonce to their mates) were producers and song writers that were responsible for producing, writing and appearing on some of most sublime Jazz-Funk albums of the 1970's. Although their output wasn't prolific- they were credited on only around 15 LP's throughout the 70's, the artists they worked with and material they put out was amongst the best of its time. For a complete bio I bow to other Soul and Jazz sites out there -'Soulwalking' has a particularly good one, but please enjoy this mix of some my favourite tunes!
Grizz
http://rapidshare.com/files/243376819/mizellmix.mp3
Tracklist in comments
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Donald Byrd- Change (makes you wanna hustle)
Blackbyrds- Summer love
A Taste of Honey- Sky high
Gary Bartz- Gentle smiles
Johnny Hammond- Star Borne
Bobby Humphrey- Uno esta
A Taste of Honey- Dance
Rance Allen Group- Peace of mind
Johnny Hammond- Shifting gears
Roger Glenn- Don’t leave
LTD- Love ballad
Donald Byrd- Sky high
Thank you for this mix. I downloaded it at the time but have just got round to listening to it...and well worth the wait...very enjoyable and made my time doing the ironing that much more bearable.
Keep up the godd work.
Regards,
Eugene
Cheers Eugene, hoping to get ironing done later myself.... i know- this playboy lifestyle is exhausting!!! :-)
Grizz, thanks. I love Mizell Brothers, particularly Donald Byrd and Bobbi Humphrey tracks. Love listening to your mix. Maarten, The Netherlands.
Many thanks Maarten, hopefully theres a few more mixes on the site that'll float your boat too!
There is no better summertime groove than a Mizell Bro's (Sky HIGH) production!! Some of my favorites are-
Johnny 'Hammond' Smith - Can't We Smile?
Edwin Starr - Easin' In
Bobbi Humphrey - You Make Me Feel So Good, Jasper Country Man,
Donald Byrd - Think Twice, Miss Kane, Wind Parade, Black Byrd, (Fallin' Like) Dominoes, You Are The World
Gary Bartz - Funked Up
Blackbyrds - Reggins, Summer Love, Rock Creek Park
There are so many....
There goes someone who knows their Mizzell! Thanks MCMDV
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