These tunes sure bring back some memories,Gravesend area around the early 80's,The Kentagon club,Hilltop club,with Peter Tong,Eddie Gordon who Dj'd at our wedding in 82'.Good times,keep them tunes coming,Loving it!,,,,,,,
JFM was the first pirate station I found out about back in the day. I remember many stations were weekend only and when they got taken off air by the DTI you had to wait weeks before they returned.
lol I also, remember having to extend my Ariel with a piece of wire and a coat hanger and hold it out the window to try and get the best reception for recording. Those were the days, ay?
as for jfm it was a good station at times with GREAT djs like Jeff Young and Steve Walsh doing guest shows, but they also had their share of dickhead djs like graham gold and caesar the geezer!!!!
This morning I have been listening to a compilation of soul classics from way back. Al Green, O'Jays, Tower of Power, Major Harris and on and on. At 51, I still get that wierd inner feeling listening to this kind of music; it just never goes away. And I know it never will.
Excellent stuff! You are one of a kind....thanks so much for bringing back many memories and enjoyment.....how and where do I subscribe to your club???? Keep up the great work...love every tune.
Thanks for entertaining us on JFM, what a station that was, I too have kept my Funk vinyl, , did you ever play at the Funk Factory, Civic Halls Orpington, 83 - 85 Jim Colvin jfm (now jazz fm) was the resident, great times.
Very much my kind of music...I did a lot of dancing back in the late 70's early 80's...not quite as fit nowadays at 51...love the rare stuff and would like to thank you for posting...gives me good feelings again.
Excellent tunes on here fastflyer, remember JFM and Solar well. Nice to see the man behind the tunes. I know that the Cool Notes did the original Solar Jingle, any chance there's a link for that anywhere.
thanks for memories of jfm such a great station --thanks for being apart of it music was so great in that area ---untouchable -----any mastermind mixes ---or any froggy mastermixes------regards --
Hi again.. We exchanged comments a couple of weeks ago (listed below under bigdavemarley).. I just wanted to say that yourself and a few others on youtube have inspired me to start uploading and sharing some of my vinyl. Im using the name vinylmorpher if you want to come and listen to some good music.. All the best.. Dave
Now you really take me back when you started chatting about JFM (JAZZ FUNK MUSIC) God, I can remember tuning in to JFM on a Saturday Night to Listen to the Electro Chart Countdown.. Must have been very early 80s. Its an Honour to find someone like yourself. I was also involved in pirate radio myself in the early 90s but I was playing drum n bass. Anyway, just wanted to say hi and keep up the good work.. Look forward to your reply.. Dave
Hi Dave - all those bands and artistes familiar with me too of course. Sharon Red, D-Train - got a couple to post up some time, Roy Ayers, Eddie Henderson - it just goes on. I consider myself lucky to have had a show, and such a good slot, on JFM. Special days - glad you heard the station and went on to do it yourself. One thing that got me was just how committed to the music everyone was. Great to hear from you, 'Keep in Touch'
I remember JFM also, but Radio Invicta was the station that really introduced me to many great tracks. Check out my Youtube channel dedicated to Radio Invicta 92.4FM
Hi Mate, Ive been playing through some of your Videos.. You have a good selection on here.. Im from London myself, Im about your age and I have been a DJ for around 27 years now.. I Love Jazz Funk, I own a pretty good 12'inch collection myself. Freeez, Light of the World, Central Line, Beggar and Co, Sharon Red (bless her), Maze, D Train, Kleeer to Name but a few..... continued in next comment
These tunes sure bring back some memories,Gravesend area around the early 80's,The Kentagon club,Hilltop club,with Peter Tong,Eddie Gordon who Dj'd at our wedding in 82'.Good times,keep them tunes coming,Loving it!,,,,,,,
MrJohno119 1 month ago
JFM was the first pirate station I found out about back in the day. I remember many stations were weekend only and when they got taken off air by the DTI you had to wait weeks before they returned.
lol I also, remember having to extend my Ariel with a piece of wire and a coat hanger and hold it out the window to try and get the best reception for recording. Those were the days, ay?
PrAnG2000 3 months ago
love this jazz funk and soul family by hubert laws classic ronnie laws incognito there is so many thanks for your posting junysawrus
junysaerus 5 months ago
Youve posted this piece giving the impression that JFM were the pioneers of Jazz Funk and Soul music in London from 1981.
You are very very WRONG!
The FIRST station to play the music in London were Radio Invicta 92.4 who broadcast their first programme in 1970.
Their music and presenters were a different clas to JFM and the awful horizon and lwr.........
jonathan5875 2 years ago
as for jfm it was a good station at times with GREAT djs like Jeff Young and Steve Walsh doing guest shows, but they also had their share of dickhead djs like graham gold and caesar the geezer!!!!
jonathan5875 2 years ago
what is the name u used on jfm?
i remember jim colvin as i went to school with him
his real name is jim clare and he comes from orpington in kent
he was quite a good dj but a pratt of a person
he looked like e.t !
jonathan5875 2 years ago
This morning I have been listening to a compilation of soul classics from way back. Al Green, O'Jays, Tower of Power, Major Harris and on and on. At 51, I still get that wierd inner feeling listening to this kind of music; it just never goes away. And I know it never will.
arthuristheboy 2 years ago
Excelente Recopilaciòn de la epoca donde se hizo la mejor mùsica Jazz Funk
and Soul sin duda alguna.
Mis Felicitaciones a Fastflyer2007 des La Guaira, Venezuela.... Y no dejes de grabar
TinoPenedo 2 years ago
Excellent stuff! You are one of a kind....thanks so much for bringing back many memories and enjoyment.....how and where do I subscribe to your club???? Keep up the great work...love every tune.
vjp724 2 years ago
Do I like Jazz Funk? F*** yeah!!
agfagaevart 2 years ago
Thanks for entertaining us on JFM, what a station that was, I too have kept my Funk vinyl, , did you ever play at the Funk Factory, Civic Halls Orpington, 83 - 85 Jim Colvin jfm (now jazz fm) was the resident, great times.
vinylmasakist 2 years ago
video's of vinyl on the turntable is a genius idea, love it mate, keep it up, up, up
karlibobbles 2 years ago
Very much my kind of music...I did a lot of dancing back in the late 70's early 80's...not quite as fit nowadays at 51...love the rare stuff and would like to thank you for posting...gives me good feelings again.
Ray.
broggiemonster 2 years ago
My pleasure - also 51...
fastflyer2007 2 years ago
cracking!!! :)
punkjazznow 3 years ago
Great stuff being posted, Fastflyer.
Loved the Paz album.
Big up to Tony Monson and the guys at Solar.
Keep the faith!
andyth55 3 years ago
Good to put a face to the tunes mate !!!
Excellent tunes and site, memories of Flicks in Dartford, Zero 6, Stage 3 and the Goldmine!!!
Keep up the good work !!!
knockbackuk 3 years ago
great stuff my friend these songs bring back so many good mems for me keep it coming
kevinator41 3 years ago
Excellent tunes on here fastflyer, remember JFM and Solar well. Nice to see the man behind the tunes. I know that the Cool Notes did the original Solar Jingle, any chance there's a link for that anywhere.
"JFM, The station with stereo seperation" ;-)
Cheers
ceeby69 3 years ago
thanks for memories of jfm such a great station --thanks for being apart of it music was so great in that area ---untouchable -----any mastermind mixes ---or any froggy mastermixes------regards --
galaxy558 3 years ago
Do you have "orange groves" - Ransome Mckenzie & friends also the flip " Keep on moving on "
JFM used to play it a lot
gfunkz62 3 years ago
Oh Man, I didnt realise you were a Pioneer
JFM was the BOMB - keep that funk alive !!!
gfunkz62 3 years ago
That's great fastflyer. I'm probably the same age as you. I'm from Manchester, this is a breath of fresh air. Keep The Faith!
sewitt60 3 years ago
Ooh...I hear some Maze feat. Frankie Beverly in the background. I'm addicted to your channel, nice to see the man behind the music ;o)
coffycup75 3 years ago
Thanks, much appreciated - will post up when I'm set to do the show.
fastflyer2007 3 years ago
Hi Did you hear that Froggy passed away...more details on Caister Weekender website
Sad sad news
gillwil 3 years ago
Hi again.. We exchanged comments a couple of weeks ago (listed below under bigdavemarley).. I just wanted to say that yourself and a few others on youtube have inspired me to start uploading and sharing some of my vinyl. Im using the name vinylmorpher if you want to come and listen to some good music.. All the best.. Dave
bigdavemarley 4 years ago
respect you the man.
gqmfsb 4 years ago
Now you really take me back when you started chatting about JFM (JAZZ FUNK MUSIC) God, I can remember tuning in to JFM on a Saturday Night to Listen to the Electro Chart Countdown.. Must have been very early 80s. Its an Honour to find someone like yourself. I was also involved in pirate radio myself in the early 90s but I was playing drum n bass. Anyway, just wanted to say hi and keep up the good work.. Look forward to your reply.. Dave
bigdavemarley 4 years ago
Hi Dave - all those bands and artistes familiar with me too of course. Sharon Red, D-Train - got a couple to post up some time, Roy Ayers, Eddie Henderson - it just goes on. I consider myself lucky to have had a show, and such a good slot, on JFM. Special days - glad you heard the station and went on to do it yourself. One thing that got me was just how committed to the music everyone was. Great to hear from you, 'Keep in Touch'
fastflyer2007 4 years ago
I remember JFM also, but Radio Invicta was the station that really introduced me to many great tracks. Check out my Youtube channel dedicated to Radio Invicta 92.4FM
herecomesmongo79 4 years ago
Hi Mate, Ive been playing through some of your Videos.. You have a good selection on here.. Im from London myself, Im about your age and I have been a DJ for around 27 years now.. I Love Jazz Funk, I own a pretty good 12'inch collection myself. Freeez, Light of the World, Central Line, Beggar and Co, Sharon Red (bless her), Maze, D Train, Kleeer to Name but a few..... continued in next comment
bigdavemarley 4 years ago
yes, I do.
continue to post more videos please!
funkybrezhoneg 4 years ago