“Compiled by Leroy Rey Leroy Rey, – DJ for more than 30 years and avid music freak-, is digging thru his extensive record collection for a bi-weekly show, in an effort to cover the wide, wide spectrum of sounds rooted in the African diaspora.
No boundaries, just Rec/Play…… ” Heeeeey Leroy, whatchu gon’ play now??”
REC PLAY #4
1. “Theme For A New Day” – Azar Lawrence
(birthday of sax player & composer, born 02/11/1953)
2. “Sun Goddess” (live) – Earth, Wind & Fire
(taken from “Gratitude” – album 50th anniversary – release date 11/11/1975)
3. “The Hissing Of Summer Lawns” – Joni Mitchell
(both birthday of Joni, born 07/11/1943 & “The Hissing Of Summer Lawns” – album 50th anniversary – released november 1975)
4. “Uzuri” – Catalyst
(birthday of bandmember & sax/flute player Odean Pope, born 24/10/1938)
5. “Jus We” (ft. T3 & Ruste Juxx) – Monie Love
(taken from just released comeback EP “Love Notes” by Native Tongues member, first new music since 2010)
6. “Ahora” – Poncho Sanchez
(birthday of conguero & percussion player, born 30/10/1951)
7. “Montara” – Bobby Hutcherson
(taken from “Montara” – album 50th anniversary – released late 1975)
8. “For The Love Of Money” – The O’ Jays
(hit single featuring monstrous & iconic bassline from magnificent studio sessionist Anthony Jackson, who died last month on 19/10/2025)
9. “Come For The Ride” – Tom Browne
(birthday from Jamaica Funker, born 30/10/1954)
10. “Proteus” – Jeff Lorber Fusion
(birthday of keyboard whiz & composer, born 04/11/1952
11. “Come Running To Me” – Kurt Elling
(birthday of jazz vocalist, born 02/11/1967)
12. “What’ll I Do” – The New Birth
(taken from “The New Birth” – album 55th anniversary – release date 01/11/1970)
13. “Sweet Buns & Barbecue” – Houston Person
(birthday of jazz tenor sax player, born 10/11/1934)
14. “Freak To Freak” – Sweat Band
(taken from Bootsy-led side project – album 45th anniversary – release date 13/11/1980;
also birthdays of both Bootsy Collins, born 26/10/1951 & Bride Of Funkenstein/P-Funk voicestress Jeanette McGruder, born 08/11/1954)
15. “You Can Not Kill Ideas” – 2000 Black
(taken from new release “27” by Dego & 2000Black crew)
16. “Human Chemistry” – Luis Radio
(great tune, released digitally in 2023, but recently being pressed on vinyl, “Vox Populi vol.2”)
17. “Dancé Bonnê Pas Dancé” – Gerard Hubert
(taken from same-titled album, 40th anniversary, by Guadeloupean Zouk & Gwoka singer, released 2nd half 1985)
18. “Choo Choo” – Makaya McCraven
(taken from “Off The Record”, a compilation of 4 recently released EP’s, by forward thinking jazz drummer)
19. “Crying Song” – Hubert Laws
(birthday of jazz flutist, piccoloist & sax player, born 10/11/1939)
20. “Ecstasy” – Eddie Henderson
(birthday of jazz trumpet player & former Hancock’s Mwandishi band member, born 26/10/1940)
21. “Trust Us To Find A Way” – Andy Bey
(heavenly birthday of jazz vocalist, born 28/10/1939, who died earlier this year on 26/04..)
22. “Jazz A La Quarte” – Jef Gilson Big Band
(taken from “Jef Gilson a Gaveau” – album 60th anniversary- released 2nd half of 1965)
23. “Homem De Rua” – Lo Borges
(Brazilian singer/songwriter & guitar player, died recently on 02/11/2025)
24. “Yesterday & Today” – Yes
(birthday of former Yes frontman Jon Anderson, born 25/10/1944)
25. “Cebu” – Commodores
(taken from “Movin’ On” – album 50th anniversary – released on 31/10/1975)
26. “Come Into My Life” – The Supremes
(birthday of vocalist Scherrie Payne, born 04/11/1944, sister of Freda Payne, and member of The Supremes from 1973 to 1977)
27. “Dindi” – Janet Lawson
(heavenly birthday of jazz songstress & educator, born 13/11/1940)
28. “Giant Steps” (Tito Puente Tribute) – Elements Of Life
(wicked b-side of new 7-inch by Louie Vega-led band project)
29. “Peace Of Mind” – Rance Allen Group
(5th year death anniversary of Bishop & gospel singer, died 31/10/2020)
30. “Epilog” – Jack DeJohnette
(one of the most innovative jazz drummers of the 20th & 21st century, died recently on 26/10/2025)
