New Releases It's been a few years since we had a new studio album from Lalah Hathaway, she returns with a new nine track album which we have managed to source a few copies of. Detroit legend Amp Fiddler returns with a new album 'Amp Dog Night's'. The vinyl is in now, pre-order the CD arriving in the next couple of weeks. Dego and Kaidi 'A So We Gwarn' is now back in stock on CD and Vinyl, grab your copy while you can. Hermeto Pascall lost '76 sessions are now available on CD, Vinyl to follow in a couple...
There are a few good new releases this week. Sugaray Rayford has made a great new traditional Soul album with real horns etc he sounds a little like Benny Latimore and the music is not a million miles away from those on Daptone now out on LP as well as CD. Maxayn made 3 interestingly different albums on the Capricorn label in the early 70's which are beautifully presented in individual card sleeves within a box in her Complete recordings 3CD set. Brazilian Hermato Pascoal has an unreleased 70's album out on Far Out on Cd and LP. There's a...
New releases There are two long awaited albums released this week. Disco Soul Gold contains 16 Nigel Lowis remixes of Contemporary Modern Soul dancers, many on CD for the first time.Gregory Porter returns with a tribute to his main influences Nat king Cole, available on CD, Deluxe Cd with 3 extra tracks and Deluxe Double LP. Kamasi Washington 'Harmony of Difference' EP is back in stock on Vinyl and now also available on CD. Trombone Shorty 'Parking Lot Symphony' is now also available on Vinyl. Leroy Hutson is one of our music's most heralded artists. His classic tracks from the...
New Releases Christian Scott releases the third instalment of his Jazz Centennial Trilogy 'Emancipation Procrastination' his most accessible to date. It is a remarkable achievement to record and release three new albums in one year , especially so in the 2000's. This a good deep jazz album to really get into. Eric Roberson also completes his Trilogy of EP's with 'Fire', lyrically the most satisfying record he has recorded for a long time. Don-E also completes his third Rare groove EPs with the 'Lost Tapes'. Jordan Rakei impressed us with Cloak last year and returns with 'Wallflower' a strong album. Nicole Willis...
It is an amazing week for releases , there's something for everybody this week. Chantae Cann takes pride of place as album of the week with 'Sol Empowered' a beautiful album which features one of the tracks of the year 'The Light', really uplifting song that even after seven minutes leaves you wanting for more. There are also strong Soul albums from Calvin Richardson and Kenny Lattimore plus an R&B/Soul set from Mint Condition's Stokley. Dego & Kaidi treat us to a rare album of West London /Broken beat and Jazz, Kaidi is an amazing keyboardist, which is likely to...
NEW RELEASES This week is all about Compilations. Kev Beadle presents his Private Collection Vol 3 a great collection of jazz fusion and Jazz dance underground classics, available on CD and a 3LP set.The superb Soul Togetherness 2017 and Soul Festival compilations from Expansion are now available on Vinyl as well as CD. New Jazz albums from Blue Note -All Stars and Leo Richardson will keep jazz heads happy. There are also a few classic jazz Lp's on vinyl. Moodyman have remixed some classic Funkadelic for what is likely to become a future in demand 12". Expansion have a couple...
NEW RELEASES Will Downing has made his best album in a while 'Soul Survivor' finds him in good voice, and there are some nice duets with Avery sunshine. Ledisi has a nice R&b/Soul album and Zara McFarlane consolidates her position as a leading UK vocalist. Sweet Pea Atkinson makes a belated follow up 35 years after his debut which is well worth checking out. Jordan Rakei is in LP - Cd next week. There are some good singles with Kamasi Washington, Timo Lassy ft Ed Motta and first time on vinyl for Norman Connors Captain Connors 12" version. Leroy Hutson,...
The Soul Togetherness 2017 has arrived and started shipping yesterday. Be amongst the first to receive this essential annual selection featuring some of the best contemporary Modern soul and Soulful House floor fillers by ordering now. The LP is due next week so pre-order now for shipping on day of arrival. Expansion also have a good compilation of rare Modern soul tracks in 'Soul Festival', again CD is in now, LP due next week. Kennedy Administration have a very good Debut album on CD and LP , it's great to hear that Band sound again with real instruments, a strong...
NEW RELEASES see all of this week's new releases here Dee Dee Bridgewater goes back to her roots and has made a Soul/Rhythm and Blues album in her birthplace Memphis. Dee Dee puts her twist on many classics including 'Yes I'm Ready' and 'Can't get next to you' on this lovely album recorded in the Royal Studios co-produced by Willie's son Lawrence 'Boo' Mitchell. Richard Spaven 'The Self' LP features Jordan Rakei and has that leftfield Soul feel. Two classic Shakatak albums are out on a two on 1 cd, and the second volume of FTG presents 3CD is now in. The...
NEW RELEASES Drummer Tony Allen makes his Blue Note debut with a fantastic Jazz album in the tradition of the labels glorious past. He is accompanied by a 10 piece band making a really full rich sound, a very welcome surprise. We have a very limited quantity of copies of the in demand Jack Moves blue eyed soul album on CD, more coming in 2-3 weeks. Undisputed Truth have 3 of their classic Motown albums out on a 2CD set , first time on CD for all of these albums. Richard Searling has compiled a Stax Northern Soul 7" box...
