The UK's own Don-E makes what is probably his best album to date with Little Star. There are also strong reissues from Logg, Aurra and T-Connection and Peter King and good reissues from Pleasure, Darrell Banks, Staples Singers David Porter and Bettye Crutcher due tomorrow. Pre-order a great new Soul album with a capital 'S' from Marcell Russell (of Marcell and the truth) due early next week. Concord Jazz have produced a very nice new range of T-Shirts for Soul and Jazz fans and they are available in 5 sizes to cater for all, perfect for the sunny weather. Check...
Robin McKelle has made a really nice album fusing soul and jazz elements and features Gregory Porter, which is on of the highlights this week., that you won't want to miss. Kon (of Kon and Amir fame) has a nu-disco/boogie album that should keep your feet moving, available on CD and limited Coloured Double Vinyl, plus UK artist Da Paul has made an interesting soul/jazz album. X factor finalist and shop regular Jahmene Douglas releases his debut album which has Soul and Gospel influences and there are three more albums from the Italian/Japanese jazz label Albore. Vinyl releases this week...
George Duke returns with his best album in a decade or more with 'Dreamweaver' which includes one of the last tracks that Teena Marie recorded. Its a good week for smooth jazz with albums from Andrew Neu amongst others, and left field soul with Deborah Bond backing singer Kenny Wesley and Mayer Hawthorne. There are good re-issues from Bar-Kays, Chi-lites, Phyllis Hyman and other ladies, along with Nicola Conte's latest installment of his excellent Viagem series. Welcome back to The Impressions who make their first record in decades, nice 45.
Its another great week for quality releases and reissues. Booker T has made an excellent contemporary soul album ft Anthony Hamilton and other guests. Howard Johnson returns with a really strong album prod by Leon Sylvers, UK band Personal Life have an early 80's sounding soul/jazz funk album and there are other good Soul/R&B albums from Joe, Donell Jones and Ronald Isley. There are also great Jazz albums from Zbonics ft Gregory Porter and Icelandic jazz and funk band Samuel Jon Samuelson Big band. Tabu label Classic reissues from Brainstorm, SOS Band , Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal, plus man of...
It's another great week for releases with strong soul/soulful house albums from Peven Everett and Nathan Adams. There are 4 outstanding Jazz albums from Japan , Jazz Collective, Quaismode, Jukka Eskola and Till Bronner. Loads of quality reissues this week from the likes of Gene Chandler, Impressions, Charles Jackson ,Dramatics,James Govan and Esther Marrow and others. At long last the next edition of the complete Motown singles box set has arrived and there are other good comps this week, plus some good 45's. A shipment from Japan is arriving today, we will send as mailer early next week with all the great...
Its a Great week for new releases and reissues this week, with quality and quantity. Omar - The Man is a brilliant new album from the Uk's leading Soul man and you can meet the man at Soul brother records tomorrow Saturday 22nd June 12-2 when he will be signing copies of the album. I look forward to seeing here. If you can't make it but would like a signed copy please pre-order one below. New in this week... Great Soul releases this week from Tracy Hamlin, India Arie, and Andy Compton's LAMP, along with the funky Polyrhythmics and smooth...
Maysa will need no introduction to Soul fans and her new album 'Blue Velvet Soul' will delight her many fans and more oozing quality sophisticated jazzy soul. Charles Walker's great album from late last year is repackaged with a fantastic extra cut. Also on the jazz side check Italian jazz from Luca Mannutza and Gregory Porter sings on 3 tracks on David Murray's new album. Classic reissues from Alton McClain and Booker T Jones and 5 more Black Jazz label Jap CD's are also highlights, and you can now own Buddy Miles brilliant 'Im Just a kiss away' on a...
The third instalment of Z records Under the influence compilation series featuring near impossible to find rare tracks is the highlight of the week. New albums from George Benson (tribute to Nat king Cole) , Chelli Minnucci and Jaimeo Brown are well worth checking out. The first batch of Japanese remasters of the Black Jazz records catalogue are accomponied by two compilations of the labels material. Check the reissue Dolly Gillmore reissue 45 and Uk band Sunday Roast's funky offering. Come and meet Omar -The Man at Soul Brother Records on Saturday 22nd June 12-2pm,he will be signing his new...
Its another great week for New Jazz releases with funky jazz albums from Nils Landgren Funk Unit and fellow German band Mo Blow. Also check the latest album from Veteran band The Yellowjackets and nice albums from Christian McBride and Latin grooves from Chucho Valdez. Great mainly unissued 70's Soul sides from Dan Greer, the second volume of Where Country meets Soul and the latest Tabu records remasters are the reissue highlights. Also don't miss out on the fantastic value Japanese reissue Cd's and the latest Original Vinyl additions.
Great week for new jazz releases with Quasimode , Jazz Invaders, and Althea Rene leading the way. Also there are some really good reissues from Enchantment, MFSB, Rufus and Gwen McCrae. The Japanese CD reissues from Atlantic and Blue Note are outstanding value giving you Japanese Quality mastering at regular prices. Choose from nearly 100 limed edition quality titles dating from the 60's and 70's . Many of these are on CD for the first time, or have been put of print for many years. Please order early to avoid disappoinment. You can see these and all recent Japanese imports...
