DJ General Eclectic

DJ General Eclectic is a catalyst. He not only initiated the idea behind Uma Nota and created its slogan “unity in rhythm on decks and drums,” he also developed the idea of equal stage time for DJs and live acts. Complementing his masterful DJ skills is his strength as a designer who promotes shows and spreads the word of his eccentric mix.

General Eclectic, or Jason Saunders as some like to call him, is as good as his name – a truly eclectic selector. He maintains an enormous vinyl collection and has the encyclopaedic music knowledge to match it. On paper, cuts he selects might not appear to make sense together, but the ambiance he creates melds them into a context in which they do … they tell a story. He threads together rare descarga grooves, classic ska, Fela Kuti Afrobeat, unique James Brown jams … even the odd Nina Simone reverberates through a set – a party to remember!

General Eclectic’s key residencies have been with regular Uma Nota and Footprints events. Other event series include Freedom Time, Spin Cycle at the We’ave, Red Beet Lounge Sundays @ Fressen and Atomic Shuffle. He also was an integral part of the weekend brunch happenings at XXX Diner on Queen. Currently, you can hear him at Shindig classic vinyl nights.