Spotify playlist: Mo’ Modernist Jukebox
If you enjoyed the first volume of this, you’ll be pleased to hear that there is now a Mo’ Modernist Jukebox. Continue Reading
Tagged With ‘Jazz’
Mod Jazz to be issued on heavyweight vinyl by Ace
The album has been out on CD since the late 1990s, but the original Mod Jazz compilation still a must-buy album. Even more so now, as it has finally been issued on vinyl by Ace Records. Continue Reading
Spotify playlist: Some mod jazz grooves
Jazz – the very word can have have grown men and women running to the hills in fear. But trust me, it doesn’t have to be like that. Some mod jazz grooves will hopefully put the case for the defence. Continue Reading
Paris Blues (1961)
One thing is for sure, Paris Blues is a supremely-cool movie. It’s also available for not a lot of cash on DVD. Continue Reading
Taschen’s Jazz Covers two-volume set by Joaquim Paulo and Julius Wiedemann
Iconic jazz album sleeves are celebrated in Taschen’s Jazz Covers by Joaquim Paulo and Julius Wiedemann, a new two-volume edition featuring the finest cover art of the genre. Continue Reading
Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes (Allison & Busby)
Some years back, I saw Paul Weller on TV talking a book he’d apparently just re-read. That book was called Absolute Beginners, written by Colin MacInnes. Continue Reading
Feature: Soundscape Club (San Francisco)
Carlos Perez talks us through the Soundscape club in San Francisco. Continue Reading
Mod Jazz Forever CD on Kent
For me, one of the strongest series on Ace Records – the Mod Jazz series that is. And that series will be added to next week with Mod Jazz Forever.
Rhythm and Blue Beat night – London
An interesting night out in the offing in London for lovers of original mod grooves - Rhythm and Blue Beat.
The Mod Scene cushions by Michelle Mason
Not really huge on interior design on this site (see the Retro To Go site for that), but to be honest, we really couldn't let The Mod Scene cushions by Michelle Mason pass us buy. They're impressive.
