When an edited version of trumpeter Lee Morgan’s signature song, “The Sidewinder” was released as a single in 1964, it became the song that resuscitated Blue Note Records, literally saving the company from bankruptcy. As a result, Blue Note hounded Morgan to come up with another song that could do the trick again. The soul-jazz […]
Song Of The Day- “Soul Drummers” by Ray Barretto
Like Tito Puente before him, Ray Barretto is one of the all-time greatest “Soul Drummers” of them all. He gave us the “El Watusi” in 1961, “Senor 007” in 1969 and this gem in 1967. The music emanated from el barrio, the South Bronx and Spanish Harlem in New York City, via the then-fledgling Latin […]
Becaus3D Again
It’s time for your Uncle Marty on The 3D RadioActivity , having climbed to our 498th episode, as on our last exploit we looked into WHY, which leaves us with an inevitable followup, simply BECAUSE We Can! We’re going to wrap up our Summertime Seconds Series with a lively one next time, as we BOOGIE […]
3Ds 2nd Why
I’m everybody’s Uncle Marty with you on The 3D RadioActivity‘s 497th adventure as we delve into music that begs to ask WHY. We got a bit smarter with this theme and if you are wondering WHY, it’s the question we ask to prepare for the answer of BECAUSE next time. There’s another bumper crop of […]
3D Rides Fourth
I ‘m everybody’s Uncle Marty, as we go back to our Summer Seconds Series, at least in the Northern hemisphere, as we unearth more standards and choice cuts that we haven’t played for you before on our first three installments with our musical featured favorites. After takeoff, as we approach cruising altitude, libations will be […]
Uncle Marty Gras – FaTuns3Day
Once again, it’s time for Uncle Marty Gras, as the 472nd happening of The 3D RadioActivity celebrates the yearly Fat Tuesday festival theme with songs and artists that are as tasty as a helping of An.doo.wee Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, or a Po Boy sandwich, followed a cup of Chicory cafe au lait to wash […]
Boogi3D All Over
I’m your Uncle Marty as The 3D RadioActivity unleashes our 471st experience. We’ve been going crazy playing BOOGIE from the cradle to the crypt, because it’s a mighty short trip, when all of us crawled on our hands and knees, forward to present day because even if you’re old and grey, and hear a boogie, it melts your troubles away. Including […]
Animal Boogi3D
I’m your Uncle Marty, on the 470th adventure of The 3D RadioActivity! This time what we’re doing simply won’t make a difference if you listen to it on a hot Saturday night, or a cool rainy morning, and no matter whether you are on the farm, big city or in a foreign land, we have […]
Boogie Woogi3D
I’m Uncle Marty, this is The 3D RadioActivity number 469, as we continue our groove. No matter who you are, one size fits all, as we hope you are ready to get your Boogie Woogi3D! Here’s another program with 18 choice cuts. Next time we’re going to BOOGIE with our friends in the animal kingdom […]
Get 3D
I’m your Uncle Marty, this is The 3D RadioActivity, installment #461 is going to be a ton of fun, as we explore even more than the Rhythm that you’ll GET. Download here: https://archive.org/download/The3dRadioactivity/3dradio_20181216-Get3D.mp3 Some of our programs seem to create themselves as this one did. Were you able to GET your fill? If not, dial […]
