Imagine if you got to "exchange moments" with Quincy Jones to inspire your creativity?

In this episode I sat down to discover new references from Gilles Peterson, world-renowned DJ, BBC radio host, founder of Brownswood Recordings, Worldwide FM (which is also in the Grand Theft Auto video game!), and Worldwide Festival.

Gilles shared his lifelong passion for jazz, funk, electronic, and hip-hop music, and the icons, places, moments, and scenes he has taken inspiration from over the years. Gilles' references in this episode cover a diverse range of musical genres, artists, records, and notable moments in music history. Here’s a summary:

• Talkin' Loud Records: Known for acid jazz and dance music, featuring artists like Galliano.
• Island Records: A legendary label with artists like Bob Marley and U2.
• Earth, Wind & Fire: An iconic band blending R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, dance, and more.
• Sly and Robbie: Renowned Jamaican rhythm section and production duo.
• Quincy Jones: A multifaceted music producer, conductor, arranger, composer, and trumpeter.
• Herbie Hancock: An influential jazz pianist and composer.
• Hiroshi Fukumura: A Japanese jazz trombonist.
• Marshall Allen: A long-time member of the Sun Ra Arkestra.
• Flying Lotus: A record producer, DJ, and rapper known for experimental electronic music.
• Amy Winehouse: A critically acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals.
• Cleo Sol: A British singer and songwriter with soulful music.
• Robbie Vincent on Radio London: Influential DJ in the UK soul scene.
• Greg Edwards on Capital Radio in the 80s: Another key figure in the UK soul and funk scenes.
• Radio Libre and Radio Nova in Paris: Known for eclectic and groundbreaking music programming.
• Lockdown FM: Broadcasting in a Pandemic: A nod to radio’s role during COVID-19 lockdowns.
• Light of the World: British jazz-funk band.
• Mandrill: An American band known for blending funk, Latin, and R&B.
• The Last Poets: Pioneers of spoken word and hip-hop.
• Louie Vega & Elements of Life: A project blending house music with live instrumentation.
• Detroit Techno: A genre originating from Detroit, blending electronic music with funk and futuristic sounds.
• We Out Here festival: A celebration of jazz and genre-defying music.
• X the Tracks festival: Another notable music festival.
• Yussef Dayes' Album: Black Classical Music 
• "Take The Box" by Amy Winehouse: A notable track by the late artist.
• A Love Supreme by John Coltrane: A landmark jazz album.
• The Comet Is Coming, Nubya Garcia: Notable modern jazz artists pushing the genre's boundaries.
• Future Bubblers: A talent discovery and development program.
• Steve Reid Foundation: Supporting musicians and artists.
• Tony Harlow and Max Lusada at Warner Music: Key figures in the music industry.
• Tito Puente: Celebrated master of the timbales.
• Bobby Caldwell: Known for his smooth vocal style and songwriting.
• High Tension, Soul 2 Soul, The Fatback Band: Influential groups in the funk and soul genres.
• Mark Murphy: A celebrated jazz vocalist.
• Kenny Garrett and Sounds From The Ancestors: Acknowledging the influential jazz saxophonist.

These references paint a rich tapestry of Gilles’ musical influences and the breadth of his musical knowledge, spanning genres, eras, and geographical boundaries.

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