UK house legend Charles Webster shares his favorite things to wake up to, including a delicate mini mix, before he plays Le Bain on Friday, April 21st.
"Sunshine and rain, Nat King Cole's voice, Hancock's Half Hour, cats and synths, tea, coffee and grapefruit, Joni Mitchell, mouthwash, the beach, love...Those things make me want to wake up." –Charles Webster
Charles Webster's Wake Up Minimix
His top five favorite records to wake up to:Van Morrison's "Linden Arden Stole The Highlights"John Surman's "Changes Of Season"Vaughn Williams' "The Lark Ascending"
John Coltrane's "My Favourite Things"
Joni Mitchell's "Hejira"
His top five favorite records of self & social awareness:
Neil Young's "After The Gold Rush"
Mos Def's "Umi Says"
Fela Kuti's "Zombie"
Big Hard Excellent Fish's "Imperfect List"
David Bowie's "Quicksand"
Decision Time, the new album of Charles Webster, will be out soon. Stay tuned.
On Friday, April 21st, Le Bain presents Dancing Room Only
featuring Charles Webster & Rissa Garcai
The Standard, High Line | 10pm
