Check out this list of the Christmas albums that we have available on LP or CD at Soul Brother for you to browse in store or to order on-line. There are many classics from Vince Guaraldi, Phil Spector, James Brown, Jackson 5 and more recent offerings from Joss Stone, Sharon Jones etc. Also check our wide range of Box Sets and multiple title sets on LP, 7 inch or CD that we have available , most are new plus there are a few harder to find Pre-owned sets as indicated. Stock of all these titles is limited , so we recommend you...
"Kent Records are commemorating 40 years since the LP KENT 001 “For Dancers Only” hit the record shops in 1982 with resounding success. Our new CD “For Dancers Forty” revisits the US Modern and Kent labels that started it all off. We have already released a “For Dancers Forty” LP but though the compilations share the same celebratory title, only three tracks feature on both. We didn’t want to neglect our digital customers at the expense of the vinyl hounds. The collection represents the breadth of label-owners Saul, Jules, Joe and Lester Bihari’s recordings, featuring stompers, rhythm & blues rockers,...
**PRE ORDER THE LP DUE MID DECEMBER HERE** A compilation of Webster Lewis’ Epic years works from 1976-1981, featuring an exclusive 12-page booklet written by Will Fox with insights from legendary jazz DJ Patrick Forge. Featuring the anthems Barbara Ann and El Bobo and rare unreleased takes Japanese Umbrella and Boston. Jazz-funk, disco, fusion and soul sounds from lesser known American producer, arranger and keys player Webster Lewis. “Emblematic of the period where major labels had money to throw at productions helmed by session men, analogue studios were a sign of the times and high-quality musicians were in unfettered supply: such is Webster Lewis’ music. Luscious, well-produced...
Jean Paul Maunick and Gilles Peterson’s latest project Str4ta is a resurrection of British Jazz funk from the late 1970’s and 80’s, attempting to capture the essence of the golden years of Brit-funk which was soundtracked by bands like Freeez, Light of the World, Atmosfear, Beggar and Co and Hi-Tension. Of course, Bluey’s stewardship of this group is noteworthy, having played with most of these groups at the time (apart from Atmosfear and B&C) while also forming Incognito and the Warriors, the former’s 1981 album “Jazz-Funk” becoming one of the most seminal albums of this niche and relatively underground British...
Ezra Collective’s second album is a bold amalgam of worldly musical styles and flavours, concentrated through the hot-footed improvisational prowess of an ensemble of some of the finest players on the contemporary London jazz scene. Joe Armon Jones (keys), brothers Femi Koleoso (drums) and TJ Koleoso (bass), James Morrison (tenor) and Ifu Ogunjobi (trumpet) make up the group’s core, although on this release there are plenty of impressive cameos from the likes of Sampa the Great, Kojey Radical, Emili Sandé and Nao. New London sounds with serious danceability, heavyweight musical chops and a tight knit group cohesion that elevates the...
Lee Fields has been recording great Rhythm and Blues, Soul and Funk records since the late 1960's. His latest album 'Sentimental Fool' sees him reunited with producer Bosco Mann and the Daptone stable. It is a strong album featuring some great ballads, mid tempo and funky soul grooves, reminiscent of mid 60s James Brown. 'Two Jobs' and 'Without A Heart' are really funky grooves. 'Your Face Before My Eyes' is an uptempo 60s style soul dancer. 'Forever' , 'I Should Have Let You Be', 'Sentimental Fool' , 'Just Give Me Your Time' , 'What I Did' and 'Ordinary Lives' are...
China Burton - You Don't Care About Our Love China Burton’s 1979 Brit funk classic You Don’t Care About Our Love sees a reissue on Soul Brother Records, a rare, expensive and in demand title originally released on Logo records. There have been plenty of bootlegs of this track scattered around the marketplace for a while, but this is the first legitimate reissue that this record has seen. It is a rare piece of British disco-funk, orchestrated with a sweeping string section and fully manned brass section with rolling percussion and an anthemic, catchy chorus that make it perfect for...
FBI were one of the tightest UK Funk and Soul bands of the 1970’s. The nine piece band led by Root Jackson had a real feel good sound. He interchanges with Bonnie Wilkerson on vocals on this nine track album originally released in 1976. The album is a mix of hard driving funk like ‘FBI’, ‘Bad Deal’ ,’Get That Ball’ and ‘Free Prision’ plus soul cuts including ‘Let Me Love You’ and a great covers of Jr Bailey’s ‘Love Love Love’ and Stevie Wonder’s storming ‘Keep On Running’. The outstanding track though is the multi-paced ‘Talking About Love’ A rare...
A classic Mizell Brothers production and one of the early reissues in the Soul Brother repertoire, we’re extremely proud and excited to announce the second pressing of Johnny Hammond’s seminal 1975 jazz-funk offering Gambler’s Life, redone and reissued from the original masters on CD and LP some 21 years after it was initially released on our label! ‘Gamblers Life’ preceded the more famous ‘Gears’. Every bit as strong, Gambler's Life was released on a subsidiary of CTI in 1975 and has an edgier feel and a distinctive Johnny Hammond register, an amalgam of fusion, jazz-funk and soul with a street-wise...
Have a look at some of our top National Album Day picks. The theme of this years celebration is debut albums, and these are some significant debuts spanning funk, soul, jazz, contemporary jazz and hip-hop. Grab a copy while stocks last! A handful of these are originals, the majority, however, are reissues/new vinyl.
