Seattle-based musician Noel Brass Jr. shares some of his favorite cuts in his deep record collection for a moody late-night Midnight In A Perfect World DJ mix that taps into a beautiful and soulful psychedelic zone.
"Soulgazer" number 1 brings us a psychedelic, dystopian soundtrack for the Midnight hour.
To help introduce Noel – and re-introduce John – we asked the two jazz aficionados some questions to get to know them, their musical philosophies, and some of the albums that have impacted each of them personally.
Late-night street soundtrack with Andy Sells (drums), Jayson Powell (percussion), Quinten Musgrove (bass), Noel Brass Jr. (keys), and Collin Higgens (guitar).
Late-night street soundtrack with Andy Sells (drums), Jayson Powell (percussion), Quinten Musgrove (bass), Noel Brass Jr. (keys) and Collin Higgens (guitar).
Noel Brass, Jr. sits at the back of Cafe Vita in Greenwood, quietly sipping on an espresso. He's immediately recognizable — it's hard to find a photo of Brass where he isn't wearing his trademark fedora and glasses. It's a rainy November afternoon and I can't think of a better setting to dive into …
This return to Sonarchy brings a mix of gospel, dance, psychedelic soul and time-stretched video game soundtracks. Music made in the moment. Noel Brass Jr. (keys), Andy Sells (drums) and Carlos Tulloss (bass) with guest Bill Horist (guitar).
KEXP DJ and musician Noel Brass Jr. joins host Evie Stokes to talk about his own band Afrocop, Eddie Chacon, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
Even with the most voracious of music fans, there's still likely a certain feel or sound that comes to mind when you see the word "jazz." Maybe it's the swing of the music or that magical feeling of seventh chords walking down a piano. For others, it might be the drone of smooth jazz or the coolnes…
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