Pride of place this week goes to 77 year old Willie Hightower who along with 95 year old producer Quinton Claunch has crafted a stunning new album of Southern Soul with a core of high class Muscle Shoals musicians. The results are incredible: a timeless 10 track set that oozes quality. Have a listen to the clips.
Ace complete a hat-trick of top end releases with the second and final volume of Jack Ashford’s productions and an extended version of the Spinners’ 2nd Motown album along with a grip of bonus and unreleased tracks.
Jazz legend Bob James brings us a new, long awaited album that will delight his fans while British baritone saxophonist Tony Kofi delivers a fine Hammond organ driven set in the best Blue Note/ Prestige tradition.
On the reissue side Silvia Striplin’s classic ‘Give Me Your Love’ album is out on CD and LP (vinyl will be later this month, pre-order yours now) while the critically acclaimed Uno Melodic compilation (featuring Striplin and more) gets a vinyl issue, too. The rare Peter/Patricia Brown (of P&P Records fame) NY soulful disco banger Hi Fidelity is out, Garfield Fleming’s mini LP finally lands and the double 7″ Leo’s Sunshipp collection pulls together 4 of the best tracks from their album. UK club/rare groove classic ‘Trip To Your Mind’ will stir memories and there are reissue 12s from Vitamin E and New Birth. For house fans the early 90s offering from Mood II Swing will be a welcome addition while Kaidi Tatham’s 12 Senses collaboration is a class slab of jazzy new beat.
Pre-orders
Pre-order now to secure your copy of the Sylvia Striplin LP, Bobby Broom’s ‘Soul Finger’ project and the excellent Poogie Bell Band CD. Check all pre-orders here
Albums of The Month: August
Vinyl Sale ends 3rd September
More vinyl in store!
Check out the gallery of vinyl on our facebook – we’ve restocked our vinyl and there’s now even more in store.
We are delighted to announce that the next release on our own label will be Johnnie Taylor’s ‘Ain’t That Loving You’/’Blues In The Night’.
We’re featured in a book!
We are honoured to have been included in a new book that focuses on Record Stores and their stories. The book is out on 24th September and we shall be stocking it. More details to follow. In the meantime follow on Twitter for more info.
National album day
The BBC have devised an event that aims to celebrate the Album in all its glory. We’ll be running features throughout the week leading up to the event on 13th October. More details to follow.
