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Mod Jazz Forever

2012-02-07T06:10:26+00:00

The excellent compilation series of "mod jazz" continues, with another volume released by Kent/Ace. This one is called Mod Jazz Forever and contains two dozens of finger-snappin', dancefloor-friendly tunes by the likes of Jack McDuff, Reuben Wilson and Billy Larkin.

1. The Real Thing - Troy Dodds
2. Finders Keepers - Floyd White
3. Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf Pt 2 - The Nightbeats
4. Rod Run - The Reuben Wilson Quartet
5. Night Bloomin' Jasmin' - Jesse Davis
6. The Return Of The Prodigal Son - Byrdie Green
7. Look Out, Heartaches - Little Bob
8. Talking 'bout Love - Tobi Lark
9. D H Boogaloo - The Dave Hamilton Set
10. Screamin' - Jack Mcduff
11. Because I Love You - The Dave Hamilton Voices
12. Looking - Billy Larkin & His Orchestra
13. Double Love - The Cals
14. Sunshine Superman - Bocking, Robinson, Morais
15. A Message To Regina - Hank Jacobs
16. Tricky Too - Gus Jenkins
17. Fever - Buddy Guy
18. John Henry - Bobby Jenkins & His Quartet
19. Work Song - Clint Stacy
20. My Beat - George Stone
21. The In Crowd - Johnny Hammond Smith
22. Burgher's Beat - John Hart With Lil' Bob & The Lollipops
23. The Village Caller - Johnny Lytle Trio
24. It's Like Love - Mark Murphy

Mod Jazz Forever

The Domestic Burlesque book

2011-11-09T20:42:49+00:00

Over a period of 2 years, Elsa Quarsell has travelled around the world photographing burlesque performers in their homes. This collection of photos captures the humorous and beautiful world of burlesque.

The book contains over 100 portraits of performers as well as an intimate glimpse into their homes, complete with trinkets and memorabilia. Each portrait is accompanied by an interview with the performer, making 'The Domestic Burlesque' an important insight into the creative motivation and emotion behind the burlesque scene of the early 21st century.

Continue reading about The Domestic Burlesque after the jump.

Elsa Quarsell is a Swedish photographer who has been based in London since 1999. She graduated from The Surrey Institute of Art & Design in 2003 with a BA (Hons) and a portfolio that won her the Metro Imaging student bursary. She immediately began to make a name for herself on the London photography scene and her work has appeared in numerous publications including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Independent, Arena, Vogue and The Face.

You can get the book The Domestic Burlesque from Sivletto

Star Wars ice cubes!

2011-09-11T03:52:00+01:00

We have all been waiting but now the wait is over. Now you can get a Star Wars silicone rubber ice tray that makes one large and four small droid shaped ice cubes. How cold is that?

Head on over to ThinkGeek for more info

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Tiki Magazine fall 2011

2011-09-10T16:05:25+01:00

New issue out now! Outstanding Tiki art and photography, information on events, history and pop culture, new styles of tropical clothing and decor, Tiki carvings and mugs, tasty cocktail recipes, music, Tiki bars and restaurants, Tiki pioneers and much, much more. Get your copy from Sivletto!

In this issue, among other things:
Robb Hammel
HodadHank Adelson
Tiki in Comics
Kirby and Polly's Rumpus Room
The Hula Girls
Portland's Northwest Tiki Kon
The Purple Orchid

Uppercut Monster Hold pomade

2011-09-10T08:44:43+01:00

Those crafty people at Uppercut in Australia have come up with a new product, the Monster Hold pomade. Extra powerful, sweat resistant and great for all styles. This is proper stuff, not water based modern pomade. And look at that metal tin! Available from Sivletto

Coast to Coast Album Covers: Classic Record Art from New York to Los Angeles

2011-07-30T14:50:15+01:00

Soon to be released, Coast to Coast Album Covers: Classic Record Art from New York to Los Angeles, is yet another coffee table book about record covers. And we're not complaining, au contraire. Along with Blue Note records, the Prestige, Atlantic, Contemporary and Pacific and Riverside Labels were the chief providers of America's East and West Coast sounds on vinyl. The hard-edged, straight ahead playing of New York's jazz musicians was perfectly reflected in the moody, monochromatic photography, quirky graphics and bold typography of the record covers: the look, like the sound, was intelligent, disciplined and sophisticated. On the West, the bright colours and playful themes expressed the funky sounds of the US's cool, california cool. For the first time ever, Coast to Coast Album Covers brings the two together under one very cool roof.

Pre-order Coast to Coast Album Covers: Classic Record Art from New York to Los Angeles