My friend Ed DJs out in Banff on Thursdays at Zona’s Bistro and on Sundays at the Saltlik. He mixes a blend of house, dub, hip-hop and rare groove but is also into the mad techno, electro and jungle styles. Be sure to check out one of his nights. You will not be disappointed.

Ed has started sending out monthly rare groove selections, which I will share with you. His picks for November are:

1. Harlem River Drive – Bobbi Humphrey
2. The Little Rasti – Donald Byrd
3. Afro Temple – Sabu Martinez
4. The Baby – Blackbyrds
5. September 13 – Deodato
6. Up in Yonder – Ramsey Lewis
7. Everybody Loves the Sunshine – Roy Ayers Ubiquity
8. A Star in the Ghetto – Average White Band
9. Root Down and Get It – Jimmy Smith
10. Bustin Loose – Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers