Home Movies for the Holidays 2023
In his new mix entitled “Cold, Cool, Outta Sight,” DJ TREW attempts to capture the dichotomy of the winter experience - a barren, cold and peaceful landscape countered by overflowing, warm, and excitable humans - as well as the moments of anticipation, connection, and overall whimsy we find during the holidays.
Artist Statement
"Cold, Cool, Outta Sight"
This soundtrack is representative of what I've learned about Chicago since moving here, it's place in the canon of American music, and how this knowledge has indelibly informed my journey as a musician and human being. The tracklist pays homage to the City's musical heritage with Jazz, Soul, Disco, Funk, & Latin genres featured with many songs from Chicago artists.
Related to the Holidays specifically, this soundtrack attempts to capture the dichotomy of the Winter experience - a barren, cold, & peaceful landscape countered by overflowing, warm, and excitable humans. As well as the moments of anticipation, connection, and overall whimsy we find during the Holidays.
About the Artist
DJ TREW (aka Nigel Ridgeway)
Co-owner of Miyagi Records, DJ TREW’s love for performing began in grade school when using two tape decks to spin basement parties. His main aim is to weave a common thread through seemingly disparate genres. Drawing inspiration from the early 1980s NYC art/music world, he believes no genre is off limits, no collaboration too outlandish.
Featured Collections
Alphonse and Nancie Teer Ellis Family Collection
Levy-Gunansky Family Collection
David D. and Margaret T. Pitts Collection
Featured Tracks
Left The Floor — Derek Dumont
The Dreaming Mind (Part 1) — Quantic & His Combo Barbaro
Canto Ossanha — Dorothy Ashby
Zanzibar — Earth Wind & Fire
Ramon's Desire — Francisco Aguabella
Family Tree — Family Tree feat. Sharon Brown
Prayer — The Stance Brothers
Two Fish And An Elephant — Khruangbin
Hill Where The Lord Hides — Eddie Russ
Cameo — Eddy Senay
Sunshine Star — Open Sky Unit
Valdez in the Country — The Cuba Libre Allstars
Windy City Theme — Carl Davis & the Chi-Sound Orchestra
Blue Shadow — Alan Parker
