I wanted to play the drums during my formative school years, but my mom & dad made me play tenor saxophone instead. Pops said something about how it would get me farther with the ladies ...

Growing up on a diet of equal parts Jazz, Reggae, Rock, Classic Hip Hop, Electro, Punk & Industrial, I discovered the wonderful sounds of House & Breakbeat once I started going out to clubs in the early 90's. I inevitably built my life around Music Culture - first as a graphic designer making flyers and Mixtape/Record Sleeve/CD covers; then as a night club & event promoter; and inevitably as a DJ & Record Label Co-Founder (www.bastardjazz.com).

Since I started collecting records in the mid 90's, I still currently play about 99%+ vinyl in my DJ sets. I stare at a computer screen 40+ hours a week with my daytime career as a graphic artist, the last thing i want to do is stare at a laptop screen some more. I'm forever a Vinyl Junkie ...

Some of my favorite DJs that i look up to are Greg Wilson, Justin Martin, Inland Knights, Derrick Carter, All Good Funk Alliance and my mentor who got me into this whole DJ business: Q-Burns Abstract Message ... they also happen to be some of my favorite producers as well...

My sets range from Downtempo, Classic/Underground Hip Hop, Dub, Funk and Deep/Tech/Fidget House. On the occasions that i have a few hours+ to spin, there's a good chance you'll hear all of these sounds and everything in between.

Anyways, that's my story and i'm sticking to it - hope you enjoy my mixes and feedback is always welcome =)

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