Tony Minvielle is regarded as one of the most respected and talented dj’s in his field receiving props from dj’s and musicians, as diverse as Gilles Peterson, George Clinton (Parliament/Funkadelic), Grammy award winning India Arie, Quest Love (the Roots), Jose Padilla (Cafe Del Mar), amongst, many others. He was a contributor to Straight no Chaser magazine (including his interview with the late Curtis Mayfield) from its inception to its final publication.
He lived in the Atlanta GA, spent time in Warsaw, and over the years has worked with / interviewed some of the greatest artists of our time including Curtis Mayfield, Roy Ayers, Mark Murphy, Kamasi Washington, George Benson, Terrace Martin, Joyce, Banda Black Rio, Gil Scott Heron, India Arie, Snarky Puppy, Omar, Weldon Irving, Jon Lucien, The Roots, Incognito, Hiatus Kaiyote and Terence Blanchard to name a few. He’s graced the decks at Cafe Del Mar, Londons Jazz Cafe, Atlantas Ying Yang and numerous festivals. Broadcast credits include WCLK 91.9 Atlanta, JazzFM, Virgin Radio Digital and now hosts the seminal radio show FOLDEDSPACE on SoulandJazz.com.
Here is the October edition of Tony Minvielle’s On point 5. Check out Tony’s on point 5 playlist below.
Josef Leimberg – Echoes of One – Astral Progressions
Brass man Leimberg delivers an epic slice of US West Coast collaboration that gives us astral driven jazz and hefty beats in equal measure. The cast list includes Kamasi Washington, Terrace Martin, Miguel Attwood Ferguson, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Bilal. This particular track has the transcendent Jimetta Rose on vocals.
Maisha – Africa – Welcome to a New Welcome
A tour de force of spitritual jazz from the UK based collective comprising of the joint talents of Jake Long, Nubya Garcia and Shirley Tetteh. They describe themselves as being inspired by Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders. This live recorded EP crackles with excitement from beginning to end and the accomplished performances of this young band is worthy of your attention.
Samora Pinderhughes – Ascension – The Transformations Suite
This politically charged six track opus from Samora Pinderhughes is relevant for the times and powerful in its delivery. This is an epic work rooted in black consciousness that aptly reflects the serious problems that African-Americans are currently facing in the US.
Christie Dashiell – Time All Mine – Time All Mine
This really is a sumptuous piece of work from the DC based singer who is usually associated with the Revive-Music possee of Marcus Strickland, Otis Brown III, Brandee Younger etc. Earlier this year I had the good fortune of meeting this young singer and hearing her near perfect performance. A great in the making. Magical.
Solange Knowles – Cranes In The Sky (Kaytranada remix) – A Seat At The Table
Beyonce sibling Solange Knowles has caused a stir with her latest groundbreaking socially conscious album. Cranes in the Sky is the standout track and here it is given the remix polish from the production don from Montreal Kaytranada. Soulful, string laden and totally in the zone. Loving this.
By Tony Minvielle