In the summer of 2012, DJ Mitsu The Beats journeys into the catalog of Black Jazz Records for a 72 minute mix which features some of the best musical moments of the label. Black Jazz founded by musician Gene Russell holds quite a unique and distinct sound within the history of 70's Jazz. With sounds which are mellow and relaxing, the Black Jazz sound features beautiful elements of fusion incorporated into spiritual, Funk and traditional Jazz approaches to songwriting created by a talented roster. Artists such as Doug Carn, Walter Bishop Jr, Rudolph Johnson, Henry Franklin, Kellee Patterson and Calvin Keys craft moving rhythms and melodies through  Black Jazz Records 20+ album catalog of greatness.

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Tracklisting:

Doug Carn - "Infant Eyes"
Henry Franklin - "Soft Spirit"
Rudolph Johnson - "Little Dance"
The Awakening - "Kera's Dance"
Walter Bishop Jr - "Coral Keys"
Chester Thompson - "Trip One"
Walter Bishop Jr - "Waltz For Zweetie"
Gene Russell - "Listen Here"
Kellee Patterson - "Magic Wand Of Love"
Calvin Keys - "Aunt Lovely"
Gene Russell - "The Get Down"
Chester Thompson - "Power House"
Rudolph Johnson - "Time & Space"
Doug Carn - "Higher Ground"
Rudolph Johnson - "Diswa"
The Awakening - "Mode For DD"
The Awakening - "Slinky"
Roland Haynes - "Funky Mama Moose"
The Awakening - "Brand New Feeling"
Rudolph Johnson - "The Highest Pleasure"
Walter Bishop Jr - "Keeper Of My Soul"
Henry Franklin - "Plastic Creek Stomp"
Kellee Patterson - "Maiden Voyage"
Doug Carn - "Revelation"
Rudolph Johnson - "Fonda"
Henry Franklin - "Little Miss Laurie"
Calvin Keys - "Shawn Neeq"
Gene Russell - "For Heaven's Sake"