What is Hip Radio - SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZFIX - DEC 21 25

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DJ Goldfinger kicks off a 26-year-strong jazz fix with Cannonball Adderley and promises spicy salsa, funky beats, and Steely Dan.

The episode opens with DJ Goldfinger introducing the Sunday Night Jazzfix on CIUT 89.5 FM, noting the show's 26-year legacy. He outlines the night's structure: starting with straight-ahead jazz, moving to spicy salsa, then jazzy funky beats, finishing with Steely Dan, and transitioning to a lounge mix. The first track is Cannonball Adderley's 'Janine,' followed by Louis Prima's 'Just a Gigolo' from 1956. Maynard Ferguson's 1970 version of 'Spinning Wheel' is played, with the host mentioning Ferguson's passing this year. Paul Anka's cover of Soundgarden's 'Black Hole Sun' from his 'Rock Swings' album is highlighted as a favorite. The host shares a detailed recipe for Spanish rice, blending culinary talk with music. He discusses Cortijo y su Combo's 1955 Afro-Puerto Rican track 'El Negro Bembón' and its bomba influences. A 1998 release from New Orleans featuring Cyril Neville and 'El Barrio' is described as Afro-Cuban jazz fused with funk. The host reflects on his father's record collection and how jazz was the religion in their household. Chico O'Farrill and Clark Terry's 'Spanish Rice' from 1959 is noted as Afro-Cuban jazz crossover. The second half includes Diorato's 'San Juan Sunset' from 1973 and Herbie Hancock's synth-heavy 'Spiraling Prism' from 1978. The Crusaders' 'I Felt the Love' starts the jazzy funky segment. The host promotes the podcast at whatishipradio.podomatic.com and his artwork at musicdrivenmodernart.com. Instead of Steely Dan, Donald Fagan's 'Planet de Ronda' closes the show, with the host admitting it's not his favorite but part of 26 years of exploration. The episode blends music curation with personal stories and cultural insights.

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