Genre: Jazz

EP017

A breezy collection of warm weather vibes compiled by Mister Moon

EP016 – PBnJ, Palm Blunts, & Scotch – Part 2

The next two episodes of straight heat rocks were pulled together by someone I’ve been trying to convince to get some decks for years. Oakland native, Seattle resident, CAPS – @iamcaps …There’s over 4 hours of current and throwback soul, hip-hop, jazz. This selection is pure Saturday afternoon vibes, best enjoyed with a sack of […]

EP015 – PBnJ, Palm Blunts, & Scotch – Part 1

We’re very pleased to present a special 2-part edition of the SOUL FOCUS FM Podcast. The next two episodes of straight heat rocks were pulled together by someone I’ve been trying to convince to get some decks for years. Oakland native, Seattle resident, CAPS – @iamcaps …There’s over 4 hours of current and throwback soul, […]

EP014 – Jazz and …

Greetings music fans. In the spirit of calm and introspection, the Soul Focus FM Podcast returns.  This episode is compiled by Derek Moon digs deep into jazz and its intersection with soul, funk, & hip-hop. Some of the selections here have been sampled into golden age hip-hop standards, and others are more recent creations.

EP012 – Quietness of the Mind

Okay music fans — we’re venturing beyond our usual DJ selected curation to bring you a playlist from my good friend, Seattle-based ceramics artist Shannon Wallack.   Shannon has always been one of my favorite people to discuss music with, and I’m always pretty blown away from his range of musical knowledge.  So I’ve been begging […]

EP011 – A Tribute to Tony Allen

Mister Moon compiled a playlist in tribute of legendary drummer and pioneer of afrobeat, Tony Allen. Who passed away April 30th, 2020 at the age of 79.

EP006 – April 2020 First Thursday Virtual Gathering

Here’s a very special edition of the podcast. This recording came from our monthly SOUL FOCUS gathering, which wasn’t possible due to the “Stay at Home” order during the nationwide COVID-19 crisis. Rather than canceling the event, we managed to put together a virtual event via our website….and it was an absolute jam. So we […]

EP004 – Jazz Joints 01

If you haven’t been paying attention, the jazz world has been ablaze in the past few years. Always the bastion for musical innovation, jazz has been making a resurgence on the strength of embracing new trends & genre-crossing collaborations.  Join Mr. Moon for the first of many jaunts thru some great jazz cuts new and […]