Only a couple of new releases this week, but high on quality. Harvey Scales is best known for writing Johnnie Taylor's record breaking hit 'Disco Lady' in 1976 but he also recorded many fine Soul and Funk singles prior to this which are compiled on 'Love-itus'. Max Roach epic 'Members Dont Weary' is given a high quality reissue on ARC/Brownswood. We are back in stock of Will Downing excellent 'Pieces' album , Disco soul gold vol 1 and 2 and 'Uk Soul Chart' CDs. Our good friend Winston Edwards visited the shop in the week with a new Roots Reggae album on...
Leon Thomas had one of the most unique voices in Jazz music. He was at his best when stretching boundaries as he had previously with Pharoah Sanders. Full Circle from 1973 was his 6th and final album for Flying Dutchman, and contains some of his finest tracks, supported by an impressive cast of musicians. At this time he was a member of Santana and the album includes one if Carlos tracks, Just In Time To See The Sun. It is a soulful funky Jazz dancer featuring Pee Wee Ellis on Soprano Sax, Jimmy Owens on Trumpet, Richard Davis on...
Colin Curtis has championed many great contemporary Jazz-Dance artists, so it is only natural that he should compile a superb LP featuring the best dance floor tracks from Japanese Band Indigo Jam Unit for Paul Murphy's Jazz Room label. Indigo Jam unit have recorded numerous albums which have been released on CD in Japan, but I believe are making their first appearance on vinyl. ‘Rush’ is an appropriate title for the first track that epitomizes their urgent style led by a throbbing Contrabass from Katsuhiko Sasai, over a constant rhythm from drummers Takehiro Shimizu and Isao Wasano with Yoshichika Tarue...
Nicola Conte returns with another strong album, his first for the Far Out label. His distinctive blend of Jazz and Soul is complimented by some good instrumentation and guest vocalists. Miles Sanko leads the positive up tempo song "Into The Light Of Love' which will appeal to Soul fans as well as Jazz heads. The wonderful Zara Mcfarlane sings on 'Arise', the jazzier 'Life Forces' and backgrounds of the highly rthymic and mainly instrumental 'Freedom & Progress', which is an album highlight. Longtime associate Bridgette Amofah vocalises on the evocative 'Dance Of Love & Peace', the mid tempo 'Flying Circles'...
Keni Burke released his in demand 'Changes' album in 1982. It contains his all time classic 'Risin To The Top' an 80s Soul and Modern Soul anthem, which has retained its freshness and appeal throughout the past 40 years. 'Hang Tight' is boogie dancer with a little more tempo which illustrates Keni's bass playing. The horn backed 'Can't Get Enough (Do It All Night)' another uptempo song which has an EWF feel in places, and 'Shakin' has a more electronic funk approach. 'One Minute More' is a nice mid tempo floater that provides a good contrast to the more uptempo...
Collins and Collins recorded their only album at Sigma Sound Philadelphia in 1980. It contains their marvelous Modern Soul dancer anthem 'Top Of The Stairs' written by Ashford and Simpson. 'You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good' is a lovely mid tempo rare groove two stepper that has a similar feel to William DeVaughn 'Be Thankful '. 'Do You Wanna Dance' and 'Please Don't Break My Heart' are early 80s style funky soul dancers and 'Can't Turn Down Love' a nice mid tempo stepper. Strong Soul album that has been in demand for many years. To listen and...
The Blackbyrds initially met each other through shared musical study at Howard University in Washington D.C in the early seventies, an institution that turned out the likes of Leroy Hutson, Roberta Flack—who wrote the sleeve liner—and Donny Hathaway. Enter professor Donald Byrd, the head of the Black Music Department at Howard, who formed the group from some of the finest young players in his student pool. The Blackbyrds were initially borne from a requirement for Byrd to have a band to open for him at his gigs. Before long, Byrd shrewdly saw the real value and potential of the Blackbyrds,...
This compilation highlights the Soul and Disco club scene from 1974-75 before it was termed disco. It is a strong comp and featuring many uptempo soul classics from the time including the wonderful Blue Magic 'Welcome To The Club', Ben E King 'Supernatural Thing', Eddie Kendricks 'Date With The Rain', Gloria Scott 'Just As Long as We're Together', Sons Of Robin Stone 'Got To Get You Back', Ecstasy Passion And Pain 'Good Things Don't Last Forever', Creative Source 'You Can't Hide Love' and Harold Melvin 'Wake Up Everybody'. Ronnie McNeir underrated 'Wendy Is Gone', Margie Joseph excellent 'I Can't Move...
Acantha Lang from New Orleans releases her much anticipated independently produced debut album ‘Beautiful Dreams’ . It has that authentic 70’s Southern Soul sound with Horns, Funky Guitar licks and Fender Rhodes, topped by Acantha’s beautiful sweet soulful voice and is likely to be one of the best Soul albums of 2023. It is full of great meaningful songs, sung to perfection and great musicianship. ‘Sugar Woman’, ”Ride This Train’ and ‘Come Back Home’ are great mid tempo soul songs with punchy horn riffs. ‘Beautiful Dreams’ is a really nice Southern soul funky groove. ‘He Said She Said’ and ‘River...
Check out our selection of Latin and Brazilian LPs, perfect music for the long, hot summer days that we've been enjoying. Ranging from New York salsa, Venezuelan salsa, Brazilian Balanço and Latin infused US jazz and jazz-funk. Many of these titles are one offs and deadstock, along with a number of newer releases from the Craft label which are similar in quality to the likes of the Tone Poet series, even remastered by Kevin Gray. Order early to avoid dissappointment. Serving suggestions: enjoy underneath a parasole with meat grilling over charcoal and a cold beverage in hand! Happy diggin' Will...
