Jim Edwards

Color One Tear Black is back this Sunday, 8th September, and we have COTB-family Junior returning, and Mel G spinning with us for the first time. Junior first worked at Footprints Records in Finsbury Park before moving at the legendar BPM Records in Kennington, one of London's best soul, funk and jazz deletion and import specialists of the 90s. A long-time champion of the sort of soul music that we love at Color One Tear Black, and with a deep collection, he spins regularly at Carib Soul. Hailing from Romford, Mel G is deep in sweet and modern soul, revival reggae and lovers' rock – music that he's been collecting for over 40 years. A regular on specialist radio, Mel has hosted shows on Colourful Radio, Roots FM, SLR Radio, and currently has a weekly show on Vibes Urban Soul (Monday nights, 10pm to midnight). COTB residents Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM will also be spinning alongside Junior and Mel G on 8th September. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr. Kruger (nts radio), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, mellow steppers, sweet and deep soul music, all played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM and monthly guests. COTB runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE. Color One Tear Black on Sunday, 8th September Guest DJs: Junior, Mel G COTB resident DJs playing: Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

Having been scuppered by the England squad making the final of the Euros, Color One Tear Black is back on Sunday 11th August with Jay Blades MBE and Calvin 'Doc B’ Brown as our guests. In the last few years, Jay Blades has become a fixture of prime-time UK TV, with his The Repair Shop series, David (Jason) & Jay’s Touring Toolshed, and a string of other shows. What you may not know is that Jay is a huge fan and keen collector of soul and reggae 45s, which is what he’ll be digging into for his COTB debut. Calvin Brown has a long history with soul music, from helping to source Stateside vinyl for early record fairs back in the day, to frequent US buying trips – he has a deep knowledge and serious history. Persuaded to dust-off his record box in 2015 for JM’s Soul Connoisseurs Collective at Brilliant Corners, Doc B has since become a regular fixture at Carib Soul, the Doncaster Sunday Chill Out, as well as Color One Tear Black. COTB residents Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM will also be spinning alongside Jay and Calvin on 11th August. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr. Kruger (nts radio), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, mellow steppers, sweet and deep soul music, all played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM and monthly guests. COTB runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE. Color One Tear Black on Sunday, 11th August Guest DJs: Jay Blades MBE, Calvin 'Doc B’ Brown COTB resident DJs playing: Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

On Sunday 12th May, we welcome local west London musical stalwarts Dave Jarvis and Pierce Smith to spin at Color One Tear Black. Both have a long history collecting music across a range of styles. Dave ran the Beggars Banquet record shop in Kingston for years, is one of the founders of the Faith – the house music events and fanzine – and is behind the Pamela and Moton labels, the latter having issued productions and edits from a rollcall of DJs and producers including Greg Belson. Pierce has deep musical knowledge and a record collection to match, and DJs with Soul Jazz and at select events including Gilles Peterson’s We Out Here festival (with partner Linda Boyle) and the Reference Point nights. It’ll be a treat to hear with they pull for COTB, and it’s bound to be a busy one as is also Dave’s birthday... COTB residents Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM will also be spinning alongside Dave and Pierce on 12th May. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr. Kruger (nts radio), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, mellow steppers, sweet and deep soul music, all played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM and monthly guests. COTB runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE. Color One Tear Black on Sunday, 12th May Guest DJs: Dave Jarvis, Pierce Smith COTB resident DJs playing: Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

On Sunday 14th April we welcome long-time friend and regular guest selector Greg Belson back to Color One Tear Black, and Jake Miller & Jake Taylor for their first session. For over twenty years, Greg Belson has dedicated himself to exploring long-overlooked gospel sounds that lean heavily towards soul, funk, and disco, and is without doubt the global authority. His Divine Chord radio show on LA's dublab has been running for over ten years now and has the distinction of no track ever having been played twice (shows are archived on dublab.com). Greg is also the compiler of the Divine Disco album series, and works with COTB’s David Hill on gospel compilations – their next is Checker Gospel for the Honest Jon’s label, which is due early 2024. It's always an education when Greg's behind the decks, and we look forward to more off-radar sweet and deep gems. Joining Greg will be Jake Miller and Jake the Tailor (check out his Jake’s brand shirts) from London’s Ram Jam crew. Both are fanatical about soul and Jamaican sounds, and it’s our pleasure to welcome them for their COTB debut. COTB residents Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM will also be spinning alongside Greg, Jake and Jake on 14th April. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr. Kruger (nts radio), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, mellow steppers, sweet and deep soul music, all played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM and monthly guests. COTB runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE. Color One Tear Black on Sunday, 14th April Guest DJs: Greg Belson, Jake Miller & Jake the Tailor COTB resident DJs playing: Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

On Sunday 10th March we welcome Keith Money as our guest DJ at Color One Tear Black. Keith, who hails from Dundee, has been collecting records since his mid-teens and is now a rightly revered name on the soul scene. He first DJ'd at Edinburgh’s Claremont Hotel in in the mid-1990s, and has since played many of the top soul nights and weekenders in the UK, including Cleethorpes, Fleetwood, Prestatyn and Blackpool, plus many of Europe's best soul events. He is also is one of the resident DJs at the legendary 60Ts allnighters at the 100 Club. We're very excited to welcome Keith for his COTB debut and can’t wait to hear his selection. COTB residents Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM will also be spinning alongside Keith on the 10th. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr Kruger (NTS), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, sweet and deep soul music, played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM, and guests. Color One Tear Black runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise. Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/3743633972525172 The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE 16.00 until 23.00

On Sunday 14th January, we welcome back Chris ’The Chef’ Payne and Ged Kelly as the first Color One Tear Black guests of the New Year. Both Chris and Ged are COTB family, and both have impeccable taste and deep collections – Ged ran the X-Ray Soul Club with COTB’s Jim Edwards, and Chris does the well-regarded shows on Mixcloud under the name agent00banana. It will be a treat to hear what they draw for the 14th. COTB residents Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards and David Hill, and will also be spinning alongside Chris and Ged on the 14th. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr Kruger (NTS), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, sweet, two-step and deep soul music, played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM and guests. The night runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, Kensal Green, west London. Color One Tear Black on Sunday 14th January Guest DJs: Chris ’The Chef’ Payne, Ged Kelly Resident DJs: Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards and David Hill The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

On Sunday 10th December, we welcome David Milne and Alan Handscombe as our guests at Color One Tear Black. David Milne is a veteran collector and DJ who has spun at some of our favourite soul events, including Carib Soul, Horse & Groom, and Soul Kitchen, so we’re excited to hear his selection. Alan Handscombe has been DJing soul since the 80s, and these days is resident at London’s Big City Soul. Alan has played COTB before, but not for a while now, so we’re looking forward to seeing what he pulls from his deep collection for the 10th. COTB residents Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, and JM will also be spinning alongside David Milne and Alan Handscombe on 10th December. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr Kruger (NTS), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, sweet and deep soul music, played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM, and guests. The night runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, Kensal Green, west London. Color One Tear Black on Sunday 10th December Guest DJs: David Milne, Alan Handscombe Resident DJs: Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

We are really looking forward to our Carib Soul special on Sunday 12th November, with Del Robinson, and Mandie & Michael Daniel as our guest selectors. And as if that wasn't enough, Dr Kruger – the founder of Color One Tear Black – will be making a special trip from Milan to join us for what promises to be our biggest one of the year! You can expect the trademark Carib mix of 60s, 70s, and 80s soul, plus soulful Jamaican sounds, and our staple selection of sweet, deep, and Latin soul, and two step and slow jams. COTB residents Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, and JM will also be spinning alongside Del Robinson, Mandie & Michael Daniel on 12th November. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr Kruger (NTS), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, sweet and deep soul music, played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM, and guests. COTB runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE. Color One Tear Black on Sunday 12th November Guest DJs: Del Robinson, Mandie & Michael Daniel Resident DJs: Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, and JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

On Sunday 8th October, we welcome Wax Poetics' David Holt for his debut session at Color One Tear Black, and joining him will be COTB regular, Mark ‘Daddy Bones’ Allbones. Wax Poetics has been the Black-music bible for vinyl diggers since its launch in 2001. Twenty years in, and the original team had grown weary, so London-based David Holt stepped in with a Kickstarter-funded campaign and took the reins. Since the relaunch under his stewardship, Wax Poetics has seen a return to the enthusiastic, in-depth coverage of music that we love, and each issue goes from strength to strength. We can't wait to hear what David brings to spin at COTB. Daddy Bones has been a regular visitor and selector at COTB for many years and always comes with a top selection. COTB residents Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, and JM will also be spinning alongside David Holt and Daddy Bones on 8th October. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr Kruger (NTS), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, sweet and deep soul music, played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM and guests. The night runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE. Color One Tear Black on Sunday 8th October Guest DJ: David Holt (Waxpoetics), Mark 'Daddy Bones’ Allbones Resident DJs: Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

Color One Tear Black welcomes Junior back, and Jake Holloway as guest selectors on Sunday, 10th September. Junior first worked at Footprints Records in Finsbury Park before moving at the legendary BPM Records in Kennington, one of London's best soul, funk and jazz deletion and import specialists of the 90s. A long-time champion of the sort of soul music that we love at Color One Tear Black, and with a deep collection, he spins regularly at Carib Soul. Jake Holloway, AKA Jake Dragons – top-flight record dealer and collector, and partner in Hoxton’s Love Vinyl record shop. Jake knows his onions across the soul/funk/jazz spectrum for sure, and we’re keen to hear what he pulls for COTB. COTB residents Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards and David Hill will also be spinning alongside Junior and JM on 11th September Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr Kruger (NTS), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, sweet and deep soul music, played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill plus guests. The night runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE. Color One Tear Black on Sunday 10th September Guest DJ: Junior (Carib Soul / BPM Records), Jake Holloway (Love Vinyl) Resident DJs: Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

On Sunday 13th August, Color One Tear Black welcomes Chris Peckings for his first guest spot, and COTB extended-family member, Yann Vatiste, back. Chris Peckings musical history goes way back. In the 1950s his father George ran with Coxsone Dodd in West Kingston, Jamaica, years before Coxsone's first recordings at 13 Brentford Road, home of his Studio One label. George moved to London in 1960 and was then single-handily responsible for getting Coxsone-produced 45s into the hands of London’s sound system owners and operators. In 1974 he opened the legendary Peckings record shop at 142 Askew Road, Shepherd's Bush, West London. Now at 81 Askew Road, the shop is still going strong today, and is run by Chris and his brother Duke. Chris, like so many Jamaican music men also has deep love and knowledge of soul music, especially two step and group harmony, the root of rocksteady. We are very much looking forward to his selection. Yann Vatiste is a stalwart of the London soul scene, and the man behind the Soul Devotion and Va Va Voom. In the last few years, Yann’s Epsilon label has consistently issued incredible ‘lost’ soul music, which is either previously unreleased or ultra-rare. It’s always an education when Yann plays. COTB residents Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM will also be spinning alongside Chris Peckings and Yann Vatiste on 13th August. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr. Kruger (nts radio), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, mellow steppers, sweet and deep soul music, all played on original issue vinyl by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM and monthly guests. COTB runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE. Color One Tear Black on Sunday, 13th August Guest DJs: Chris Peckings and Yann Vatiste COTB resident DJs playing: Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

On Sunday 9th July, Color One Tear Black welcomes two of the UK’s leading-edge soul collectors, namely Chris 'Huggy' Huggins, and Andy Etheridge. Anyone into the deeper and sweeter side of soul music will know that these guys have played at all the top events for the genre, and it’s true to say that their reputations really do precede them. Chris has spun at COTB in the past, and those lucky enough to have heard his 45s selection will understand how special this is. As if that weren’t enough, Andy Etheridge will also guest alongside Chris, in what will be a must-hear session for true soul connoisseurs. COTB residents Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM will also be spinning alongside Chris Huggins and Andy Etheridge on 9th July. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr. Kruger (nts radio), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, mellow steppers, sweet and deep soul music, all played on original issue vinyl by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM and monthly guests. COTB runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE. Color One Tear Black on Sunday, 9th July Guest DJs: Chris 'Huggy' Huggins, Andy Etheridge. COTB resident DJs playing: Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

On Sunday 11th June, we welcome long-time friend and regular guest selector Greg Belson back to Color One Tear Black. For over twenty years, Greg has dedicated himself to exploring long-overlooked gospel sounds that lean heavily towards soul, funk, and disco, and is without doubt the global authority. His Divine Chord radio show on LA's dublab has been running for over ten years now and has the distinction of no track ever having been played twice (shows are archived on dublab.com). Greg is also the compiler of the Divine Disco album series, and works with COTB’s David Hill on gospel compilations – their next is Checker Gospel for the Honest Jon’s label, which is due early 2024. It's always an education when Greg's behind the decks, and we look forward to more off-radar sweet and deep gems. COTB residents Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM will also be spinning alongside Greg on 11th June. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr. Kruger (NTS), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, sweet and deep soul music, played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM plus guests. The night runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE. Color One Tear Black on Sunday 11th June Guest DJ: Greg Belson (Divine Chord) Resident DJs: Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE www.theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

Color One Tear Black will be back at The Paradise on Sunday, 14th May, and we have Rob Kay as our special guest. Rob is a top-tier collector, DJ, and dealer who is a regular at many of our favourite soul events, including Dab of Soul, Sunday Chillout at the Horse & Groom (now the Original Doncaster Sunday Chillout), and Soul Not Dole. He's also on the bill this year for the ace Liverpool Soul Weekender. We finally managed to record at COTB, and what a one to record! You can check sets from the Easter Sunday Special here: David Haffner (Friends of Sound, San Antonio, TX) https://www.mixcloud.com/JMSOUL/color-one-tear-black-easter-special-2023-david-haffner/ Double Peas (Las Vegas) here https://www.mixcloud.com/JMSOUL/color-one-tear-black-easter-special-2023-double-peas/ Ross Allen (nts, London) here https://www.mixcloud.com/JMSOUL/color-one-tear-black-easter-special-2023-ross-allen/ The COTB residents plus Double Peas, two 45s each on rotation here https://www.mixcloud.com/JMSOUL/color-one/ Date for your diary – the next COTB will be on Sunday 11th June, when we have gospel soul supremo Greg Belson as our guest. Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr. Kruger (nts radio), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, mellow steppers, sweet and deep soul music, all played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM and monthly guests. COTB runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE. Color One Tear Black on Sunday, 14th May Guest DJ: Rob Kay COTB resident DJs playing: Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00

Color One Tear Black welcomes Ross Allen as guest selector at The Paradise on Sunday, 9th April. Ross has a long history working in music, from his early 90s days behind the counter at Streatham’s Inner Rhythm record shop, to Dorado Records where he had his own Filter label, working with J’helisa Anderson and D*Note, among others. A stint as A&R at Island records followed, before he side-stepped into artist management. More recently Ross co-produced and then released the Lady Blackbird album on his own Foundation Music label. The album featured inspired cover versions, including show-stopping cuts of Reuben Bell’s ‘It’s Not that Easy’ and Irma Thomas’s ‘Ruler of My Heart’. Ross has been a long-time radio presenter too, with shows on Radio London and BBC 6 Music, and more recently nts, where he hosts his award-winning The Meltdown show. In addition to the fabulous and illustrious @rossallenmusic we will now be joined by legendary US record dealer and DJ. Owner of @friendsofsound in ATX David Haffner, @fosdave plus one of the most talked about rare soul selectors in the US makes her London debut, Double Peas @doublepeas!!! Set up in February 2016 by Thierry Cochet, AKA Dr. Kruger (NTS), Color One Tear Black celebrates group harmony, mellow steppers, sweet and deep soul music, all played on original issue 45s by resident DJs Dr Kruger, Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill, JM and monthly guests. The night runs on the second Sunday of each month at The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE. Color One Tear Black on Sunday 9th April Guest DJ: Ross Allen, David Haffner, Double Peas Resident DJs playing: Claire Kalvis, Jim Edwards, David Hill and JM The Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London. W10 4AE theparadise.co.uk 16.00 until 23.00