Pullin from the Stacks

DJ Ian Head
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Jazz, soul, hip-hop, rock and more from DJ Ian Head's record crates. New episodes of Pullin from the Stacks podcast most Wednesdays, with additional mixes and treats now and then.

  1. OCT 8

    Pullin from the Stacks - Johnny Frigo Selections

    Was recently in Chicago and had many record store adventures. One record that popped up in the cheap bins was something I'd been after, "Chicago Jazz Dance Revival at Gus Place" by the Johnny Frigo Quartet. Frigo and his various groups put out several records of "jazz dance music" for Gus Giordano in the late 60s and early 70s covering jazz, rock and funk tunes of the day. I've been slowly grabbing these albums over the years when I find them and figured now might be a moment to play a few selections on the podcast. Dig in!

    34 min

  2. SEP 24

    Pullin from the Stacks - 74 Minutes Away - Cannonball Adderley Tribute

    Cannonball would have turned 97 this month were he still with us. His records were some of the first I collected - there are so many and so varied, his dedication to recording live sets for his albums and playing with countless amazing musicians, infusing politics into his music and his "raps" in-between songs, is all legendary. I had not realized until now that all of this was done in such a short amount of time - he passed away at the age of 46, one year younger than I am now. To have played and recorded with the legends (Miles et al) then go on to create a massive discography and universe of his own music - along with his brother Nat - is an astonishing feat. Salute!

    1h 14m

  3. SEP 3

    Pullin from the Stacks - Paths to Victory

    The world is spinning and it's hard to keep up with everything right now! Been out digging though, shopping and selecting a nice stack of favorites and obscurities the past month. Hope everyone is holding tight and not giving up! There are still paths to victory, don't let the naysayers stop any of us. Tracklist: Spanky Wilson, Irma Thomas, Nucleus, Osmar Milito, Natural Four, Freidrich Gulda, Janne Schaffer, Andrei Nikolsky, Pete Seeger.

    37 min

  4. AUG 11

    Pullin from the Stacks - Eddie Palmieri Tribute!

    A brief tribute to the legend Eddie Palmieri, whose music and politics were inspiring and incredible, especially right now in this moment! Brilliant and beautiful music, these are just a few of my favorites from his records.

    42 min

  5. AUG 11

    Pullin from the Stacks - G-Funk Instrumentals

    Short mix of some of my favorite G-funk instrumentals, with several from the originator himself, Warren G, as well as a couple other LA producers. Something for the late summer, windows down, city streets at twilight.

    28 min

  6. JUL 22

    Pullin from the Stacks - In Pursuit

    Recent jazz-related aquisitions from various digging adventures. Big shout to Paradise Trading Post in Lompoc - found an Ahmad Jamal album I'd never seen before! Dig in. Tracklist: Ahmad Jamal, Kenny Barron, John Wood, Horace Silver, Ted Vining Trio, Jack Walrath

    45 min

  7. JUL 11

    Pullin from the Stacks - Summer Salsa 3

    Another celebration of the beautiful and revolutionary music from the Indigenous, Latin and Afro-Latin diaspora - only other thing to say right now is F*CK ICE and stay strong everyone! Donate to CHIRLA here: www.chirla.org/donatenow/ Tracklist: El Chicano, Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Rivera, Willie Bobo, Fania All Stars, Bobby Guajardo and the Latin Breed, Grupo Irakere, Mongo Santamaria, Los Van Van, Chucho Valdes y su Quinteto

    38 min

  8. JUN 18

    Pullin from the Stacks - Nothing New

    Some recent digs and old records. Sending strength to everyone dealing with these ICE raids. Stay safe out there! If you have the funds, I recommend donating to the Coalition for Humane Human Rights - www.chirla.org/ Tracklist: Gil Scott Heron, Herb Drury Trio, Peter Herbolzeimher, Charles Tolliver, Masaru Imada and George Mraz, Paco Rossana

    30 min
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Jazz, soul, hip-hop, rock and more from DJ Ian Head's record crates. New episodes of Pullin from the Stacks podcast most Wednesdays, with additional mixes and treats now and then.

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  • Creator
    DJ Ian Head
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2025
  • Episodes
    265
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Pullin from the Stacks

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