The best Soul, Jazz & Funk albums of 2012

2012 was a great year for good soul, jazz and funk releases on CD and Vinyl. Here’s our look back at the best of the year 2012.

Best New Soul Releases of 2012

2012 was a good year for New Soul Releases with some great albums being released. Big Brooklyn Red ‘Answer The Call’ was actually recorded in 2008 but only came out officially this year and is as killer album, Brooklyn’s voice resonates soulfulness and whilst the great modern soul dancer ‘Taking it Too Far’ has been the most revered track […]

Best New Jazz Releases of 2012

2012 has been a good year of New Jazz releases, with many great albums being released. Carmen Lundy ‘Changes’ is one of the best female vocal jazz albums for a long time, beautiful music to touch your mind and soul. The sheer class of this album in every department from lyrics, vocals, musicianship and sleeve design makes […]

Best New Funk/Afro albums of 2012

Best New Smooth Jazz releases 2012

2012 was a great year for Smooth Jazz releases, in fact there were more quality releases this year than in recent times. Gerald Albright and Norman Brown 24/7 was the absolute highlight of the year , a great album from these two giants of the genre, a must buy for those who like instrumental smooth […]