Just like many jazz cats and music aficionados I have always been a huge fan of John Coltrane. I am not the one here to talk about what he brought into the world musically but througly inspired by his discipline to music (mastery of instruments, practicing scales, technique, articulation, attitude, etc, etc) both live performances and studio recordings, composed or improvised. After decades of listening to his music I still find something new in his adroit execution of melodic ideas, phrasing, harmonic sense and rhythms. Here's a 21-minute version of  "My Favorite Things" from his 1963 Newport live performance, with Roy Haynes subbing for Elvin Jones!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTAwmvZQkzs

Cosiner - Twice Every Second

A new track from my unreleased EP "Ubiquitous" (2010/2013 Beautiful Angry Music) uploaded on SoundCloud now. Enjoy!

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RIP Soul Sister No.1

"Soul Sister No.1" Marva Whitney passed away on Saturday at the age of 68.  She was JB's revue member, best known for her 1969 version of "It's My Thing." I remember playing and sampling a "Unwind Yourself" 45" countlessly after hearing Mark the 45 King's "The 900 Number."  Rest her soul in peace.

Cosiner "April In The D"

Another track from my unreleased EP "Ubiquitous." It's way overdue now, I need to get this out soon. Enjoy! 10 April In The D by cosiner

The Bangkok Street Mix by DJ Icewater

A great mix by my boy DJ Icewater "The Bangkok Street Mix" compiled for Kafe Yen in San Diego. Free download link below.
the Bangkok Street Mix By Dj Icewater by Kafe Yen

Cosiner "Where You Are"

One of the tracks from my unreleased EP "Ubiquitous." It's way overdue now, I need to get this out soon. Enjoy.

03 Where You Are by cosiner

The Power of Reading

"Night John" (1996)
Based on the novel written by Gary Paulsen, starring Carl Lumbly + Allison Jones + Gabriel Casseus. Imagine if you didn't have the power of reading... we tend to forget how important it is sometimes.

The Giuseppi Logan Quintet

What a great surprise. Legendary Giuseppi Logan releases his first recording in 45 years (on Tompkins Square Label). Logan only recorded two albums in the mid 60's with Don Pullen, Eddie Gomez and Milford Graves for ESP. He returns with his distinctive tone and intact approach to all 8 songs (5 original compositions and 3 standards) as if he picked up where he had left off over 40 years ago. Also He was recently featured in the documentary film "Water in the Boat" where his street performances provide the soundtrack to the film. Enough said, it's just nice to hear him play again.

-Cosiner

A Centennial Celebration‎

The pianist Mary Lou Williams would have been 100 years old today. She was a great performer, composer, educator and humanitarian. I always admire her strength in playing and swingin' left hand! Happy birthday.

Rest In Peace Dorothy Height

Dorothy I. Height was an administrator, educator and activist. She has given leadership to the struggle for equality for all people and played a key role in the civil rights movement as the longtime head of the National Council of Negro Women.

"If the time is not ripe, we have to ripen the time."

May she rest in peace.

-Cosiner

Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal

"So I'ma end this lecture and I betcha
Those who kick dirt and do time I'm gonna get cha
Cause I be kickin the real
While they be losin the race tryin to chase mass appeal"

Rest in Peace Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal. You will be greatly missed.

Lil' Bobby Hutton Day

The 12th Annual Lil' Bobby Hutton Day today at the West Oakland Public Library. Family, friends and former Panthers will get together for Lil' Bobby Hutton Day in honor of the 17-year-old Black Panther murdered by Oakland police in 1968.

For more information blockreportradio.com

Akira Kurosawa's Century

Akira Kurosawa was born 100 years ago today. 10 essential films for his century: http://worldbbnews.com/2010/03/23/akira-kurosawa-10-essential-films

Alice Walker Speaks on the Cuban Five

Alice Walker speaks on the Cuban Five, at La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA on August 6, 2009.

D'Angelo - Voodoo

Can't believe it has been 10 years since his sophomore album, Voodoo. He was fearless on all 13 songs exploring new sonic possibilities. Supposedly he will be returing soon with his 3rd, James River...

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An ode to Richard Pryor

Paul Mooney - Black is the New White
7 show times at Black Repertory Theater, Berkeley, CA 2/26-28/2010 7/9pm

Also his new book Black is the New White

BLACKsummers' night

After a few listens it grew on me more and more. Maxwell's first album since his 8-year hiatus. Yes, he is back. Comes classy and stays true to his sound, unlike many R&B singers nowadays. iTunes

Howard Zinn, RIP (1922-2010)

The Peoples' History of the United States regards the entire history of America as a Marxist style class struggle between the oppressors and the oppressed. These conflicts include White European settlers against Native Americans, blacks against slavers, labor unionists against capitalists, and women against the patriarchy. Among the villains in his narrative are Christopher Columbus, the founding fathers, most if not all of the presidents of the United States, and anyone who ever started a large business, including John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie.

Thank you for your great work. May he rest in peace.

Haiti Earthquake Humanitarian Emergency

The people of Haiti need food assistance as quickly as possible to prevent hunger worsening the misery already caused by the disaster.

There is more info on how to donate at the Center for International Disaster Information.

Click here to see the guidelines for tax deductions.

New Years Resolution

Happy new year!! Here's to a prosperous and productive year. My new year's resolution is to stay healthier and make better (hopefully more) music. What's yours?

-Cosiner