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DJ, compiler, producer, label boss and radio presenter Kev Beadles bio reads like a journey through the halcyon years of the jazz scene in the UK from the early 80s to the early 90s, right through to the recent revival and rebirth through modern manifestations of nu-jazz, latin, broken beat and neo-soul.From early dj experiences working with fellow spinners Paul Oakenfold and Trevor Fung in the mid/late 80's, and also hooking up with Gilles Peterson and playing alongside him at various happening residencies at The Wag, Special Branch, The Fez and the legendary sunday nights at The Belvedere in Richmond to helping set-up pirate jazz radio station K-Jazz with like-minded djs: Jez Nelson(now MD of Somethin Else), Chris Phillips(Kiss FM), Bob Jones and Chris Bangs, Kev has always been at the fore-front and a respected player of the alternative jazzy club scene.Through the early nineties he put together a serious number of compilations for various labels. These included the 'Essential Argo/Cadet Grooves' series for Charly Records and the 'Capitol Rare' series for Blue Note. Off the back of the popularity of these complilations the dj'ing stepped up another level and he spent the next few years playing around the world from Europe to the Far East.In the mid 90's while working in various record shops in London's West End, Kev set up his own label Clean Up Records, and began releasing low-budget singles from the likes of Koop and more famously Line Of Flight who went on to become the Sneaker Pimps. Clean Up was then picked up by independent label One Little Indian and for next five years Kev nurtured the Sneaker Pimps to sell over 1 million LPs worldwide as well as signing other artists like Valerie Etienne (2 Banks Of 4) and commissioning some very well received remixes including the Armand Van Helden anthemic remix of the SP's 'Spin Spin Sugar' .Aside from his many DJ residencies and guest appearances Kev has maintained a radio presence through the ever increasing demand for quality radio services in its new multimedia formats. His current weekly shows include every Tuesday night 10pm to midnight on Solar Radio Channel 0129 on Sky Digital to Northern Europe and worldwide at www.solarradio.com .His once weekly, now monthly Mind Fluid sessions at Sosho in Londons Shoreditch has also proved the man has longevity. Since 2000 Kev has taken the helm and seen him spin alongside many of his DJ peers including Gilles Peterson, Bugz in the Attic, Bob Jones, Raw Deal, Ross Allen, Benji B and Phil Asher to name but a few. He is also one of the longest-running dj residents at the legendary Southport Dance Weekender where he is also the main consultant for the events alternative room the Bacardi B-Bar.Aside from these Kev spends much of his time concentrating on his own productions and remixes, formerly as the TD Project (alongside Chris Bangs) for the Dadhouse label and now as one half of a production team called Messengers (alongside Darren Moss). Recent production and co-writing credits include the track Kiss Ya Lips (No I.D.) for Ian Browns latest LP Solarized. as well as various productions and remixes over the last two years.With all this under his belt, Kev is not content to sit on his laurels, preferring to push the boundaries, create and showcase innovative sounds. His djing musical style is always jazzy and soulful incorporating everything from nu-jazz, neo soul, latin, afro, funky, broken beats, hip-hop, house, drum and bass, and jazz, soul and funk from the last 30 years.Discography compilations: Essential Argo / Cadet Grooves volumes 1-5 (Charly Records) Best Of Terry Callier (Charly Records) Best of Lou Donaldson (Charly Records) Capital Rare Volumes 1-3 (Blue Note) Best of Grant Green (Blue Note) Nu Jazz Generation Vol. 1 (Clean Up) Nu Jazz Generation Vol. 2 (BBE)Discography productions / remixes: TD Project Spiritual ( Dadhouse 2001) Elevator Suite I Feel Music Messengers remix (Bulletproof Sonics 2003) Messengers How True (white label 2003) Messengers feat. Tim Hutton Beautiful Sun (white label 2004) Ian Brown No I.D (Kiss Ya Lips) co-write / production (2005) Messengers feat. Anthea & Kapulet Spectacular (white label 2005)Visit Coopr8