Fly By Night – Radio Free Amsterdam

May 8, 2023May 6, 2023

FLY BY NIGHT 508 – OPEN AND CLOSE

Steve The Fly is playing an hour of music by the great Nigerian saxophonist and composer Fela Kuti in Episode 508.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
OPEN AND CLOSE
FLY BY NIGHT 508
Steve The Fly, Fly Agaric 23 Studio, Amsterdam, April 29, 2023 [23269]

Fela Kuti: Open & Close
Fela Kuti: Swegbe And Pako
Fela Kuti: Gbagada Gbagada Gbogodo Gbogodo
Fela Kuti: Alu Jon Jonki Jon
Fela Kuti: Jeun Ko Ku (Chop’N Quench)
Fela Kuti: Eko Ile
Fela Kuti: Je’Nwi Temi (Don’t Gag Me)

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Produced by Steve “The Fly” Pratt for Radio Free Amsterdam
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

May 3, 2023

FLY BY NIGHT 507 – ECCLUSIASTICS

Steve The Fly is playing an hour of incomparable music by Charles Mingus in Episode 507.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
ECCLUSIASTICS
FLY BY NIGHT 507
Steve The Fly, Fly Agaric 23 Studio, Amsterdam, April 29, 2023 [23254]

Charles Mingus: A Foggy Day
Charles Mingus: Haitian Fight Song
Charles Mingus: My Jelly Roll Soul
Charles Mingus: E’s Flat Ah’s Flat Too
Charles Mingus: Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Charles Mingus: Tensions
Charles Mingus: Moanin’
Charles Mingus: Cryin’ Blues
Charles Mingus: Ecclusiastics

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Produced by Steve “The Fly” Pratt for Radio Free Amsterdam
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

April 24, 2023

FLY BY NIGHT 506 – HOW HIGH THE MOON

Steve The Fly is alternating great sides by Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald in this jazz vocal spectacular Episode 506.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
HOW HIGH THE MOON
FLY BY NIGHT 506
Steve The Fly, Fly Agaric 23 Studio, Amsterdam, August 29, 2015 [23239]

Billie Holiday: He’s Funny That Way
Ella Fitzgerald: The Dark Town Strutter’s Ball
Ella Fitzgerald: Under The Spell Of The Blues
Ella Fitzgerald: We Can’t Go On This Way
Billie Holiday: Crazy He Calls Me
Ella Fitzgerald: If Dreams Come True
Billie Holiday: Ain’t Nobody’s Business
Billie Holiday: Moanin’ Low
Ella Fitzgerald: How High The Moon
Ella Fitzgerald: I Got A Guy
Billie Holiday: Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
Ella Fitzgerald: Crying My Heart Out
Billie Holiday: Them There Eyes
Ella Fitzgerald: All Or Nothing At All
Ella Fitzgerald: Rock It For Me
Billie Holiday: I Only Have Eyes For You
Billie Holiday: I Wish I Had You
Billie Holiday: Moonlight In Vermont
Billie Holiday: You’re Driving Me Crazy
Billie Holiday: A Fine Romance
Billie Holiday: Stormy Weather
Billie Holiday: I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Produced by Steve “The Fly” Pratt for Radio Free Amsterdam (#124)
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

April 18, 2023

FLY BY NIGHT 505 – BAGS & TRANE

Steve The Fly is grooving on the music of Milt Jackson for an hour in Episode 505 with accompanists including John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wes Montgomery, and Kenny “Pancho” Hagood.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
BAGS & TRANE
FLY BY NIGHT 505
Steve The Fly, Fly Agaric 23 Studio, Amsterdam, August 29, 2015 [23224]

Milt Jackson & John Coltrane: Bags & Trane
Milt Jackson: Inhibitions
Milt Jackson: Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man
Milt Jackson: Blues At Twilight
Milt Jackson: Stonewall
Milt Jackson & Wes Montgomery: S.K.J.
Milt Jackson & Thelonious Monk: Mysterioso
Milt Jackson: Tahiti
Milt Jackson with Thelonious Monk & Pancho Hagood: I Should Care
Milt Jackson: Stablemates
Milt Jackson: Blue Roz
Milt Jackson & Thelonious Monk: Willow Weep For Me

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Produced by Steve “The Fly” Pratt for Radio Free Amsterdam (#123)
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

April 10, 2023April 8, 2023

FLY BY NIGHT 504 – THREE LITTLE WORDS

Steve The Fly offers another solid hour of the music of Milt Jackson from a variety of sources in Episode 504.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
THREE LITTLE WORDS
FLY BY NIGHT 504
Steve The Fly, Fly Agaric 23 Studio, Amsterdam, August 29, 2015 [23209]

Milt Jackson & John Coltrane: Stairway To The Stars
Milt Jackson: Strollin’
Milt Jackson: Angel Face
Milt Jackson: Lover
Milt Jackson: Jingles
Milt Jackson: The Nearness Of You
Milt Jackson: My Funny Valentine
Milt Jackson & John Coltrane: Three Little Words
Milt Jackson: Sonor
Milt Jackson: The Lady Is a Tramp
Milt Jackson: Moonray
Milt Jackson & John Coltrane: Bags & Trane

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Produced by Steve “The Fly” Pratt for Radio Free Amsterdam (#122)
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

April 3, 2023

FLY BY NIGHT 503 – KUNFY FUNBAGS

Steve The Fly offers program 503 with an hour of music by the Wild Magnolias, an unidentified artist, Clarence Wheeler & the Enforcers, Rufus Thomas, Sly & the Family Stone, Otha Turner & The Afrossippi Allstars, Charles Mingus, Gil Scott-Heron, John Patton, Dennis Brown, Ronnie Foster, Glen & Dave, the Buddy Rich Orchestra, and Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
KUNFY FUNBAGS
FLY BY NIGHT 503
Steve The Fly, Fly Agaric 23 Studio, Amsterdam, February 25, 2023 [23194] Wild Magnolias: Corey Died On The Battle Field
[Unidentified Artist]: Live Right Now
Clarence Wheeler & the Enforcers: Right On
Rufus Thomas: Walking the Dog
Sly & the Family Stone: Family Affair
Otha Turner & The Afrossippi Allstars: Granny Will Your Dog Bite
Charles Mingus: Mood Indigo
Gil Scott-Heron: The Bottle
John Patton: I Want to Go Home
Dennis Brown: Westbound Train
Ronnie Foster: Cheshire Cat
Glen & Dave: Show Me the Way
Buddy Rich Orchestra: Domino
Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm: Funky Mule

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Produced by Steve “The Fly” Pratt for Radio Free Amsterdam
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

April 1, 2023

FLY BY NIGHT 501 – DUBCUPS

Steve The Fly offers program #501 with an hour of music by Erykah Badu, Prince Mohammed, Harder Than The Rest, the Beltones, Lou Donaldson, Aretha Franklin, Bobbi Humphrey, the Upsetters, Max Roach, Larry Ridley, and Charles Neville & Diversity.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
DUBCUPS
FLY BY NIGHT 501
Steve The Fly, Fly Agaric 23 Studio, Amsterdam, February 25, 2023 [23164]

Erykah Badu: Twinkle

Prince Mohammed: Come Mek We Rub A Dub

Harder Than The Rest: Work On Natty Culture

The Beltones: Soul People

Lou Donaldson: Sassy Soul Strut

Aretha Franklin: Think

Bobbi Humphrey: Baby Don’t Know

The Upsetters: The Operation

Max Roach: Profit

Larry Ridley: Well You Needn’t

Charles Neville & Diversity: Blue Monk

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Produced by Steve “The Fly” Pratt for Radio Free Amsterdam
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

April 1, 2023

FLY BY NIGHT 500 – BREAK IT

Fly By Night #500

Steve The Fly offers his 500th program for Radio Free Amsterdam with music by the Delfonics, The Bar-Kays, Willie West, Kool & The Gang, Shirley Scott, the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, the 24-Carat Black, Bobbi Humphrey, Sonny Boy Williamson, Sun Ra & His Arkestra, Little Milton, and DSR: (www.deepscratch.net/remix)

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
BREAK IT
FLY BY NIGHT 500
Steve The Fly, Fly Agaric 23 Studio, Amsterdam, February 25, 2023 [23149]

Delfonics: Ready Or Not, Here I Come
The Bar-Kays: Memphis Sunshine
Willie West: Said To Myself
Kool & The Gang: Funky Stuff
Shirley Scott: Messie Bessie
New Orleans Nightcrawlers: Mardi Gras Mumbles
The 24-Carat Black: 24-Carat Black
Bobbi Humphrey: Sugar
Sonny Boy Williamson: Keep It To Yourself
Sun Ra Arkestra: Medicine For A Nightmare
Little Milton: Blue Monday
Deep Scratch Remix: Break It

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Produced by Steve “The Fly” Pratt for Radio Free Amsterdam
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt