The original Heavy Weather was recorded one late-night session at Leo’s old Belle Villa studio in Hackney, early 2011, taking inspiration from the likes of Weather Report‘s River People and The Doors‘ Roadhouse Blues, plus a little bit of Basic Channel and Lee … Continue reading →

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Here is a copy of an old favourite, a mix that was recorded live in the summer sunshine at the Big Chill Festival in 2005.  It features a lot of dub-reggae by the wonderful Rhythm & Sound, aka genius German producers … Continue reading →

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