Ep. 21 Astrojazz

Watch the mix and keep up with all Bside news here - www.facebook.com/BsidePodcasts/ It all began in 1997, when Astrojazz bought his first turntables. 22 years later and he has become a master in spinning records across a wide range of genres; jazz, hip-hop, soul, afrobeat, and house. His passion for music has taken him across the globe, from Glastonbury Festival, to nightclubs in Cape Town, and even Finnish jazz clubs – he has played toe to toe with some of the industry’s finest: Gilles Peterson, Mr Scruff, Bonobo, Candi Station, Guru & Jazzmatazz, Tony Allen, Roy Ayers, Quantic Soul Orchestra to name but a few. Yet, he will always be most appreciated for his influence in the local scene, his Samedia Shebeen events are a solid staple of the Edinburgh nightlife, while his involvement with Kelburn Garden Party and the wee DUB festival provides some of the standout dates in the Scottish music calendar for the lucky punters who are able to attend. This episode of Bside is already one of our favourites, the mix perfectly encapsulates the concept of our podcast series. Astrojazz will take you on a journey through his collection whilst telling the tale behind each record. A nostalgia fuelled transmission of his all time favourite Bsides, a rough around the edges reminiscence of his favourite parties, and an insight into the musical journey that brought him to where he is now. Enjoy Shout out to our Molly Hickey for providing the artwork, we are ever grateful. Check out her art here - www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/