Roy Ayers Ubiquity recorded ‘He’s Coming’ in 1972 his second album for the Polydor label. Although it was relatively overlooked at the time, it has become Roy’s most in demand albums over the last 35 years . It includes his definitive much sampled classic ‘We Live In Brooklyn Baby’ written by Harry Whitaker who plays electric piano throughout and co arranged the album. ‘He’s A Superstar’ is another funky Jazz jam whose lyrics are still sadly very relevant nearly 55 years later. ‘Ain’t Got Time’ is a beautiful shuffling mid tempo groove. The original version of ‘Sweet Tears’ is taken...
Reissue of extremely rare 1976 soul and funk LP from Los Angeles band Rhyhthm Machine, original copies now sell for over £1500. The standout track is the lovely rare groove ‘Put A Smile On Time’ a horn backed mid tempo groover which has a real feel good sound, which has made this album sought after for decades. ‘Cant Do Without It’ is more upbeat with punchy horns , strong vocals and a catchy chorus. ‘You Got Action, You Got me’ , ‘Lils Place’ and ‘Everybodys Chippin’ are funkier and grittier typical of the sound of ’76. Overal a strong albmu...
Roy Ayers recorded his superb 'Vibrations' album with his band Ubiquity in 1976. It is a strong album throughout but includes many classic mid tempo grooves. 'Searching' is especially strong, almost definitive of its style, a soulful jazz-funk floater with great instrumentation from Roy and the band. 'The Memory' is another classic mid tempo featuring Edwin Birdsong on string ensemble and dueting vocally with Roy. Chicas powerful but sweet voice graces 'Baby I need Your love' a lovely shuffling hypnotic mid tempo groove, she also adds ethereal backing vocals to the beautiful primarily instrumental title track 'Vibrations'. 'Baby You Give Me A...
Now on LP, limited availability Former Second Image singer Georgie B and the Groove Association releases his 7th self penned and produced solo album ‘My Time To Shine’. Georgie has built up a solid fan base with his feel good 80s influenced brand of Soul music. ‘Upside Down’ , ‘Let’s Reminisce’ and ‘Girls Wanna Party Too’ (featuring Deborah Bell) are uptempo dancers with strong basslines, that really take you back to the early to mid 80s . The slightly slower but heavier grooves ‘Circus Clown’ , ‘You Know’ and ‘Soul Night’ have more of a mid 80s feel. There are...
Really nice Brazilian style album recorded by Argentinian guitarist Agustin Pereyra Lucena in Buena Aries in 1975 ‘Ese Dia Va A Ilegar’ combines Jobim and Baden Powell compositions with his own in a similar style. Lovely laid back sunshine music , highlights are his version of ‘Amazonas’ the groovier ‘Guayabas’ and title track, ‘Hace Pocos Anos’ and the Brasilian standard ‘Garota De Ipenema’. Quality music throughout played with love and affection. Click on the product for sound.
This great value 2 cd set featuring Teddy Pendergrass' first four and best albums recorded for Philadelphia International between 1977 and 1980. Teddy Pendergrass from 77 includes the dancers ,'You Can't Hide From Yourself', 'I Don't Love You Anymore' and 'The More I Get The More I Want' . The ballads 'The Whole Towns Talking' and Superb 'Somebody Told Me' , fantastic album. 'Life is A Song Worth Singing ' includes the classic 'Only You' and the ballads 'Close The Door' and 'When Somebody loves you back' Teddy from 79 is an even more romantic album with songs like 'Come...
Bob James’ debut for the CTi label in 1974 ‘Bob James One’ is an absolute masterpiece. James’ tinkling keyboards resonate through the album but he is accompanied by a stellar cast of musicians and an orchestra. Grover Washington, Steve Gadd, Gary King, Jon Faddis, Marvin Stamm and Ralph McDonald are amongst the many musicians involved. The arrangements by James are dramatic and spectacular throughout but especially on the much sampled ‘Nautilus’ which has a driving rhythm topped by James keys. ‘Valley Of The Shadows’ and ‘Night On Bald Mountain’ are Neo classical Jazz featuring incredible arrangements engineered magnificently by RVG , there is...
Soul Jazz records first compilation. 'London Jazz Classics' was originally released in 1993 when they were based above the legendary Dingwalls club in Camden. 33 years later it is re-released on Cd and LP , featuring 8 superb underground tracks that were played on the then London Jazz club scene. It still sounds fresh and this music is now appreciated all around the world. Killer cuts include Robin Jones Seven 'Atlas' , Doug Richardson 'Salsa Mama' , Alive 'Skindo Le Le' , Emilio Santiago 'Bananeira', Carlos Franzetti 'Cocoa Funk' and Hannibal 'Mother's Land' . Great comp Listen to the audio here
Roy Ayers recorded his classic album ‘Red Black And Green’ with Ubiquity in 1973, the tight band included Harry Whitaker, Charles Tolliver, Garnet Brown ,Sonny Fortune and Dennis Davis. It is one of my favourite albums by the great man. ‘Red Black And Green’ is a superb upper tempo groove with a vocal chant. ‘Cocoa Butter’ is a lovely uptempo instrumental which really highlights Roys vibes. ‘Henceforth’ and ‘Rhythms Of Your Mind’ are funky grooves with a blaxploitation feel, not surprising as the album is from the same period as his classic soundtrack ‘Coffy’. There are some really good covers of...
Haggis Horns Trumpeter Malcolm Strachan has produced another really strong album featuring 7 new jazz grooves 'Look On The Bright Side'. 'Leave it All behind' is a lovely breezy upper tempo track. 'Latin Soul Shaker' is what you might expect from the title that has a 60s British Jazz vibe and a latin/soul vybe, one for the jazz dancers. 'The Eclipse' has a more complex almost Afro rhythm, Malcolm's flugelhorn to the fore, and a nice solo from saxophonist Athell Ransome. 'Quest For Love' is another upbeat track featuring incidental female vocals from Tanje Daese, who also vocalises on 'Let Love Lead...
