Thursday, 11 June 2009

DJ Grizz- Mizell Brothers Special

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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7 comments:

  1. Grizz11 June 2009 at 08:15

    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

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  2. e-keane20 June 2009 at 14:10

    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

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  3. Grizz20 June 2009 at 22:24

    Cheers Eugene, hoping to get ironing done later myself.... i know- this playboy lifestyle is exhausting!!! :-)

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  4. Anonymous9 March 2010 at 13:29

    Grizz, thanks. I love Mizell Brothers, particularly Donald Byrd and Bobbi Humphrey tracks. Love listening to your mix. Maarten, The Netherlands.

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  5. Grizz9 March 2010 at 23:06

    Many thanks Maarten, hopefully theres a few more mixes on the site that'll float your boat too!

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  6. Monkey C., Monkey Do Voodoo20 July 2010 at 14:14

    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....

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  7. Grizz20 July 2010 at 23:59

    There goes someone who knows their Mizzell! Thanks MCMDV

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