DJ Chart: Jimpster

Jamie Odell – aka Jimpster – got bitten by the jazz-funk bug at an early age thanks to his dad, Roger Odell, drummer in 80s outfit Shakatak. It was then that he was first exposed to hardware and various recording equipment. By 1990, he already his first release out on London's Jumpin' & Pumpin'.

Odell co-founded Freerange Records back in 1996 with childhood pal Tom Roberts, a partnership that has since provided a platform for the likes of Shur-i-kan, Ripperton, Daniel Avery and Detroit Swindle. His musical vision and acute taste in house music saw Freerange crowned Best British Label 2007.

In his own productions, Odell relies on warm pads, chugging percussion and melodic piano lines, all of which were brought to the fore on this year's Porchlight & Rockingchairs. But, amongst his peers, it's his consistency in the studio that's his most enviable trait.

Ahead of his date at the Hustle xmas party in Liverpool this month, Odell runs us through a selection of his current favourite spins, including Xosar, Linkwood and Quarion.

Ad Bourke – Prelude [Five Fold Records]
Don't really know too much about this guy apart from that the couple of releases I have of his really hit the spot for me. His stuff is very musical and sample-heavy which gives it an original edge over so much other standard club fodder out there.

Recloose – Backtrack [Delusions of Grandeur]
I think of Recloose as a bit of a kindred spirit, having started releasing stuff around the same time and both of us having similar influences. His Cardiology LP would be up there in my favourite LPs of all time so to have him releasing his last couple of releases on Delusions of Grandeur is a real pleasure.

Love & Mercy – Rainfall (Quarion Remix) [Man Make Music]
Quarion is seriously underrated as a producer in my opinion, seemingly always choosing to remain in the shadows rather than heading into the spotlight. He runs the brilliant vinyl-only Retreat label with Hauke of Session Victim fame and his productions always deliver, with this remix being a good example of why he deserves a lot more recognition.

Merwyn & Inkswel – Eternal Freedom (Linkwood Remix) [Hot Shot Records]
Linkwood is probably my favourite UK producer right now and on seriously consistent form over the last few years. This is a brilliant track full of majestic techno pads and raw, electronic funk and I can't stop playing it.

Detroit Swindle – Unfinished Business [Freerange Records]
The DS boys have been ruling things the last year or so and it's lovely to have them back on Freerange for their follow up to Creep. All three tracks on the EP completely smash the dancefloor and the Crue remix is not to be missed either.

Adjowa – Science Soul [DBA Dubs]
This is so good. Super raw, jacked-up spacey techno which gets right under your skin and sounds insane on a big system.

The Organ Grinder – Changes All the Time [Heist]
Detroit Swindle's Heist label keeps the quality high following on from the killer Max Graef release with this one from The Organ Grinder. Changes All the Time does the damage with a simple techy groove and hypnotic keys stab.

Fantastic Man – Heartbreaker [Let's Play House]
Fantastic Man goes from strength to strength with this one for Jacques Renault's Let's Play House label. Fantastic Man, aka Mic Newman, goes for a heavier sound on this EP but keeps things deep and warm at the same time.

Xosar – Gone Is Yesterday (Xan Xoda remix) [Ensemble]
Simple, stripped back rolling house from San Soda here on his remix of Xosar. Not a lot to say about this really but it has the vibe and I can't stop playing it.