Vinyl Crisis

Vinyl Crisis spent time on the airwaves with Henry “Pucho” Brown, the man behind the incredible Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers. Pucho began recording in 1963, and really hit his stride between 1966 and 1970, when he cut over half a dozen albums for Prestige. On these he helped pioneer a style termed Latin … Continue reading "Henry “Pucho” Brown & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis spent time on the airwaves with  Mr. Bongo. Mr. Bongo started life in 1989 as a small record shop underneath Daddy Kool’s Reggae Store on Berwick Street in London. They were the first shop to sell vinyl releases from independent hip hop labels such as Def Jam, Rawkus, Nervous and Big Beat outside … Continue reading "Mr. Bongo & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Brazilian Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis spent time on the airwaves with Dr. Lonnie Smith. Lonnie is an acclaimed musician, Blue Note recoding legend and one of the funkiest cats around. Dr. Lonnie Smith is a master and guru of the Hammond B-3 organ for over five decades, having featured on over seventy albums, and has recorded and performed with a virtual … Continue reading "Lonnie Smith & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Tracks."

  Vinyl Crisis spent time on the airwaves with Bobby Matos. Bobby was inspired and encouraged to play timbales by Willie Bobo and Tito Puente, and in the late ˜60s attended the New School and Manhattan School of Music studying composition and arranging. Around this exciting time for Latin Music in N.Y., he recorded “My Latin Soul” … Continue reading "Bobby Matos & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Latin Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis spent time on the airwaves with acclaimed musician, Airto. Wow! Airto has played with many of the greatest names in jazz including Cannonball Adderley, Lee Morgan, Paul Desmond, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, John McLaughlin, Keith Jarrett, Al Di Meola, Zakir Hussain, George Duke just to name a few. He has also played with … Continue reading "Airto & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Latin Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis is humbled to have interviewed Syl Johnson. The one & only acclaimed blues guitarist and singer Syl Johnson had some great memories to share on the air. Syl’s music spans funk, soul, blues as a performer, singer and music producer. Syl Johnson sang and played with blues artists Magic Sam, Billy Boy Arnold, Junior Wells and Howlin’ Wolf … Continue reading "Syl Johnson & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Bluesy Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis spent time on the airwaves with acclaimed jazz guitarist, David T. Walker. His backup work was featured on several notable albums of the early 1970s, including Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions; Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On and I Want You; Carole King’s Fantasy; The Jackson 5’s Quincy Jones’s Body Heat. Other musicians Walker has … Continue reading "David T. Walker & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis spent time on the airwaves with Houston Person. Houston first became known for a series of albums for Prestige in the 1960s. There are more than 75 albums recorded by Houston Person as a bandleader, on Prestige, Westbound, Mercury, Savoy, and Muse, and he has most recently been recording on HighNote. Houston has … Continue reading "Houston Person & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis spent time on the airwaves with Davin Riley, Co-Founder of MSCLVR.  Davin grew up on the latin sounds of New York City, learnt salsa dancing at college and became obsessed with congas and jamming with percussionists. MSCLVR allows fans and curators of music to share in the revenues from referring music. They also debate … Continue reading "MSCLVR & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis spent time on the airwaves with the legendary Les McCann. Les is an American icon and is among the best-known, most loved and respected musicians of all time. Having recorded with everyone from Eddie Harris to Richard “Groove” Holmes, discovering Roberta Flack and the man that made the Montreux Jazz Festival what is … Continue reading "Les McCann & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis spent time on the airwaves with the legendary guitarist, Wally Richardson. Wally Richardson is among the best-known, most loved and respected jazz guitarists of all time. Having recorded with everyone from B.B. King to James Brown, Buddy Tate to Johnny “Hammond” Smith, Wally is a master of the soul and funk guitar sound. … Continue reading "Wally Richardson & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Tracks."

Vinylcrisis got to hang out with two of their youngest listeners on their latest broadcast. Tune in and listen to a couple of kids and the great vinyl they played for our audience!

Vinyl Crisis interviewed legendary alto saxophonist, Lou Donaldson. Lou is a very prolific jazz saxophonist whose work earned late recognition as some of the best groove-laden soul jazz.   He has recorded a ton of the funkiest albums around while being sampled from everyone including Kayne, Dr. Dre, Pete Rock, Eminem, Amy Winehouse and a … Continue reading "Lou Donaldson & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis interviewed legendary bassist Richard Davis. Downbeat International Critics Poll named him Best Bassist from 1967-74. He has recorded a dozen albums as a leader and 3000 recordings/jingles as a sideman. Some of his performance/recording credits include Sarah Vaughan, Eric Dolphy, Don Sebesky, Oliver Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Miles … Continue reading "Richard Davis & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis spent time on the airwaves with the peeps behind dublab. dublab is a listener supported, non-profit web radio station celebrating 17 years of elevated vibrations.  Listen to our interview with dublab as we play some of the funkiest cuts around! dublab:

Vinyl Crisis interviewed the legendary Ramsey Lewis to talk about his incredible discography, music and played selected cuts from his vinyl archive. Ramsey Lewis has been an iconic leader in the contemporary jazz movement for over 50 years with an unforgettable sound and outgoing personality that has allowed him to cross over to the pop … Continue reading "Ramsey Lewis & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis interviewed Roy Ayers about his incredible music and played selected cuts from his vinyl archive. Vibraphonist/vocalist Roy Ayers is among the best-known, most loved and respected jazz/R&B artist’s on the music-scene today. Roy Ayers is known as the Godfather of Neo-soul and continues to bridge the gap between generations of music lovers. Listen … Continue reading "Roy Ayers & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis interviewed Bunny Sigler, “Mr. Emotion.” Bunny worked with The O’Jays, The Roots, Jackie Moore, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Barbara Mason, Billy Paul, Lou Rawls, Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills. He also co-wrote “The Ruler’s Back”, the opening song on the album The Blueprint by Jay-Z. Listen to our interview with the … Continue reading "Bunny Sigler & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Soulful Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis interviewed Eumir Deodato, the Brazilian pianist, composer, record producer and arranger. The legendary musician’s tracks have been sampled from Lupe Fiasco to The Notorious B.I.G, Snoop Dogg to Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth and many others. His many classic soulful and funky cuts continue to inspire generations of crate diggers, artists, and samplers. … Continue reading "Deodato & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Funky Tracks."

Vinyl Crisis interviewed Charles Wright of The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. The legendary musician behind “Express Yourself,” “Do Your Thing” and so many other classic soulful and funk cuts spoke about making the music that has and continues to inspire so many of us. Listen to this interview as it chronicles the history of … Continue reading "Charles Wright & Vinyl Crisis Talk Rare & Soulful Tracks."