The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers RSD Black Friday 2025 Preview pt. 1 - Jazz, Blues, and Hardcore with Zev Feldman
Nov 18, 2025
Zev Feldman, known as the 'Jazz Detective,' is a renowned producer and archivist who specializes in exploring jazz, blues, and punk music. In this podcast, he highlights fascinating upcoming Record Store Day Black Friday exclusives, including historic titles by Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Bill Evans. He shares intriguing insights on the recently discovered Bad Brains recordings and their significance to punk history. Zev also emphasizes the importance of ethical practices in archival releases, making for a captivating discussion for music lovers.
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Unearthing Bad Brains' Lost Recordings
- Zev Feldman froze when Eric Kohlberg told him about Bad Brains tapes from 1980–81 because they could rewrite the band's history.
- He treated the discovery as a historic archival project and pursued it with passion and care.
Recordings Show Band's Stylistic Shift
- The Bad Brains tapes capture the band's shift as reggae influences entered their hardcore sound and document an early, formative moment.
- Zev considers the Bayou double-LP release a key historical chapter that fills gaps in their early discography.
Involve Original Engineers And Artists
- Work with people who know the original scene and studios to preserve authenticity when restoring live tapes.
- Zev involved Don Zientara and Daryl Jennifer to ensure faithful creative direction and mastering.