Episode 32: Jake Najor - "North Shore" (1987)

Over the past twenty years, when musicians and producers in Southern California have needed fresh R&B, funk, or hip hop beats, they've called on drummer Jake Najor. A former bandmember of Breakestra, Incredible Moses Leroy, and The Styletones, Najor has performed or recorded with scores of noteworthy artists, including IV on the Radio, Raphael Saadig, Kelis, Joss Stone, Connie Price and The Keystones backing Big Daddy Kane, De La Soul, and Rodriguez, Karl Denson, Mindi Abair, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble and Empire of the Sun.   "North Shore" (1987): When an Arizona teenager wins his local surfing contest, he takes his winnings and flies to Hawaii to surf the best waves possible. Once there, he meets a soul surfing teacher, a beautiful local girl, and plenty of rivals. Directed by William Phelps. Starring Matt Adler, Nia Peeples, Gregory Harrison & John Philbin.