New releases Maxwell returns with the long awaited second part of Blacksummer's night seven years on, and after a few spins it is probably stronger than the first instalment. Kandace Springs has made a lovely sophisticated vocal jazz album - check her version of 'World is a ghetto'. Snarky Puppy excellent 'Culcha Vulcha' is now in on Vinyl as well as CD. Louie Vega 'Starring XXVIII' is finally back in stock on CD and Vinyl , both are flying out so make sure you grab your copy whilst we have them, all and back orders have now been shipped. The...
New releases Incognito uplift our spirits with their very aptly titled new album 'In search of Better Days' which is released today. The Louie Vega CD is finally back in stock and all previous orders have been shipped. The LP's will be back in on Tuesday and all orders for those will be shipped then. Reissues Disco Madness is a great compilation of Salsoul classics with additional tracks from the original Vinyl LP. McArthur 'Its so Real' is a fabulous new reissue 45 on the Soul Junction label, a brilliant lesser known mid tempo 70's Soul cut. Pre-orders Pre order...
New releases Beverley Knight has recorded an album at Royal Studios Memphis that features many of the legendary Hi musicians and engineered by Willie Mitchell's son Boo, it is a mixture of covers of soul classics and original material. Florian Pellissier quintet provide the backing to Shola Adisa Farrer's album, and they make an album of their own which is yet another great Jazz album for 2016. James Day features many great vocalists on his Repertoire album. There are also good jazz albums from Kim Waters and the Murray Allen and Carrington Power Band. Reissues Numero strike gold again with...
New releases At long last the Louie Vega Starring XXVIII LP Volume is arriving either today or Monday , all pre-orders will be allocated first, but we will have copies available for new orders. The Cd restock has stock not arrived, but it will be here very soon. Martha High has made a really good retro soul album , now in stock on CD and LP, her voice is still in great shape. Eli Paperboy Reed has a very exciting sound on his new album and there are a couple of good new Jazz albums from Vibes player Warren Wolf...
New Releases What a year we are having for New Jazz records. For the third consecutive week we have a new Jazz album that will be amongst the Best New Jazz albums of the year. Following Theo Croker CD and Miles Davis/Robert Glasper Cd and LP, newcomer Shola Adisa Farrar has made an amazing album steeped in jazz tradition but sounding very contemporary, beautiful spiritually uplifting music, check her imaginative Bossa take on 'Feeling Good' and the rest of this outstanding album. Nick Pride & The Pimptones and The Tibbs have new retro soul /funk albums available on Cd and...
New releases It is an incredible week for releases with many killer new albums and some great reissues on vinyl and CD for Soul. Jazz, Funk and Blues. On the new Soul side Zo brings us another really strong set 'Skybreak', Martha High a superb slice of contemporary retro soul , Rasheed Ali continues his 1968 trilogy with 1968:Black Power, Eric Roberson collaborator D'Maurice has a nice album and Angelo Moore an interesting set on Ropeadope. The Jazz is taking over! 2016 is turning out to be another Vintage year for Jazz, this week we have Robert Glasper and Miles...
New Releases Its a great week for jazz releases. Trumpeter Theo Croker impressed on his debut 'Afrophysicist' a couple of years ago and consolidates his position as a leading talent with another great album 'Escape Velocity' with his band Dark Funk. Tomoyoshi Nakamura Quartet (of the Japanese band Native) have made a really nice Jazz dance album which is now in stock. Jack DeJohnette and Rene Marie also have new Jazz albums plus Nat Birchall's first album 'Sixth Sense' is back in stock and fellow Manchurian Matthew Halsall's seminal 'On The Go' is expanded and available on a Double Lp...
New releases Teddy Douglas from the Basement Boys has recorded a great album featuring the brilliant soulful voice of Marcell Russell a mixture of Up tempo Soul, Soulful house and a couple of killer mid tempo soul cuts including the superb 'Good Morning Love a duet with The Floacist. Corrine Bailey Rae returns with her third album , the CD is in now, the vinyl is delayed and will be in the next week or so. Papik deliver an album of jazz groove and smooth Jazz as 'Smooth Experience'. Keke Wyatt has a new album and Curtis Hairston's only album...
New releases Gregory Porter triumphantly returns with his forth album 'Take Me To The Alley' it includes two barnstormers 'Fan The Flames' and 'French African Queen' and many other nice tracks. It is in stock and available on CD/Deluxe CD with bonus tracks and DVD and Double LP. The Doggett Brothers have a really good second album 'Colors' featuring Kenny Thomas, Laura Jackson etc. You can meet The Brothers at Soul Brother Records store next Saturday 14th May - see below. Veteran Gospel/Funk group The Relatives have a really good album 'Goodbye World' on CD/LP. Lack Of Afro gives us another...
New releases Snarky Puppy follow hot on the trail of their recent Family Dinner Vol 2 Cd and DBL LP with their first studio album in a decade. Culcha Vulture is a brilliant instrumental album showcasing the inventiveness and musicianship of the members of this incredible band. Gregoire Maret is a new name to us but this French Harmonica player has pulled together some great artists including Frank McComb, Dianne Reeves, Terri Lyne Carrington and others to make superb Jazzy soul album. Tristan's album 'Lifestyle' is now available on vinyl with a different vocal on one of the tracks from...
