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Hello my friends, I would like to describe the story behind the release of this vinyl record. It was one night several months ago. If I remember right, 8th November 2018. I used to stay on my PC for many hours. I received a message from the pianist, arranger and producer Ronald Foster. He was active on his facebook account. I had come in contact with him several years ago. I replied to him straight away. As we were talking about music, he showed me a rare video in which Ronald and 3 singers (one male and 2 female singers) appeared in a local TV show in the early 80's. It was a gospel choir. Ronald Foster was on piano. As I was listening to them, I asked Ronald about the male singer, because I thought he had a great and deep voice. Ronald Foster said to me his name was Lou Watson. Seconds later, Ronald told me wait... "I remembered that I have recorded a few demo songs with him which are unreleased until today". Wow I yelled and I asked him if I can list...

Hello my friends, a few days ago I had the great pleasure to meet the saxophonist George Katsakis. It was a great time and experience for me. For this reason I decided to enter in the studio tomorrow Sunday in order to present a show. He served as a member of the 50's and 60's group The Royaltones along with the guitarist Dennis Coffey and the bassist Bob Babbitt. Both musicians were members of the famous band The Funk Brothers. My show starts from 8pm to 10pm (GMT+3). I'll be glad to see you on air. www.Coni-OnAir.com http://64.150.176.42:8134/stream http://tunein.com/radio/Coni-On-Air-s248476/

Hello my friends, tomorrow it will be the last broadcast before I leave for holidays. I'm presenting you songs from Soul, OldSchoolSoul, Jazz and some songs from Beach music scene from North Carolina. I will also present you an overview of my 4 years on air. My show starts from 8pm to 10pm (GMT+3). I'll be glad to see you on air. www.Coni-OnAir.com http://64.150.176.42:8134/stream http://tunein.com/radio/Coni-On-Air-s248476/

Hello my friends, today I'll be on air from the studio of Coni-OnAir despite the problems that were caused by the earthquake few days ago. I'm presenting you songs from Soul, OldSchoolSoul, Jazz and some Beach music from North Carolina. My show starts from 8pm to 10pm (GMT+3). I'll be glad to see you on air. www.Coni-OnAir.com http://64.150.176.42:8134/stream http://tunein.com/radio/Coni-On-Air-s248476/

William Clarence “Billy” Eckstine was a vocalist and bandleader of jazz and bop big band music. He was born on July 8, 1914 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvannia and passed away on March 8, 1993 in Pittsburg at the age of 78.  In 1939 Eckstine joined Earl Hines’ Grand Terrace Orchestra and stayed with the band as vocalist and occasionally, trumpeter, until 1943. In 1944, he formed his own big band which was a source for young musicians who would reshape jazz by the end of the decade, including Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Charlie Parker, and Fats Navarro. The Billy Eckstine Orchestra was the first bop big-band. He was touring frequently with his band across the country and Europe. He became popularly known as Mr.B and except for vocals, he was also playing  trumpet, valve trombone and guitar. Even though, the collaboraton between Quincy Jones and Billy Eckstine started in the early 60's, in 1976 they collaborated again and the result was a s...

Hello my friends, I would like to inform you that today I'm not presenting you my broadcast. Elections are taking place in Greece. Thank you for your understanding!

Hello my friends, yesterday the team of Coni-OnAir celebrated 4 years since we came out on the air on July 2nd, 2015. Today I'm presenting you a variety of songs from Soul, OldSchool Soul, Blues and Jazz music scenes. My show starts from 8pm to 10pm (GMT+3). I'll be glad to see you on air. www.Coni-OnAir.com http://64.150.176.42:8134/stream http://tunein.com/radio/Coni-On-Air-s248476/

Hello my friends, today I will have the pleasure to present you a variety of songs from Soul, OldSchool Soul, Disco, Jazz, Jazz Vocals and Blue-Eyed Soul music scenes. I will also present you a rare album by a Malaysian singer .  My show starts from 8pm to 10pm (GMT+3). I'll be glad to see you on air. www.Coni-OnAir.com http://64.150.176.42:8134/stream http://tunein.com/radio/Coni-On-Air-s248476/ https://www.facebook.com/ConiOnAir/videos/320136385555403/UzpfSTEwOTEzNDE3NzI6MTAyMTQ1OTg5NjM3ODMwNzU/

Hello my friends, due to the fact that I watched a documentary about the life story of Teddy Pendergrass, tomorrow Sunday I will have the pleasure to present you a few songs from Teddy's great career. I will also play 2 extremely rare 45 from my personal vinyl collection. My show starts from 8pm to 10pm (GMT+3). http://coni-onair.com/ http://64.150.176.42:8134/stream http://tunein.com/radio/Coni-On-Air-s248476/

Hello my friends, tomorrow I will have the pleasure to present you a few songs from Dr.John's great career who passed away a few days ago. I will also play 2 extremely rare 45 from my personal vinyl collection. My show starts from 8pm to 10pm (GMT+3). http://coni-onair.com/ http://64.150.176.42:8134/stream http://tunein.com/radio/Coni-On-Air-s248476/