There are some great new releases, reissues and restocks this week. First up we have the second album from Thee Sacred souls 'Got A Story To Tell' on Penrose/Daptone available on Black or Coloured LP or CD/ It is another fine example of contemporary retro 70's harmony soul. Leon Bridges also has a new album 'Leon' his most personal set to date. At long last there is a reissue of The Vibrations rare groove classic 45 'Shake it Up' .and also Matt Covington rare 45 'Im So In love with you'. There are some amazing Jazz reissues including Luis Gasca...
Trumpeter Luis Gasca recorded his fantastic 1971 album ‘For Those Who Chant’ for the Blue Thumb label in San Francisco. He is accompanied by an amazing line up of great musicians including amongst many others Joe Henderson on sax, Carlos Santana Guitar, Stanley Clark Bass, Lenny White drums, George Cables and Mark Levine Pianos, Hadley Caliman Flute and Coke Escovedo percussion. It contains four self penned tracks providing 40 minutes of pure vibe. From the first blasts of Gasca’s horn over the funky salsa groove of ‘Street Dude’ you know this album is going to be special. Henderson then takes...
Check out this great batch of 60's Soul Original Vinyl LPs that have recently arrived. There are some great titles here including many Motown rarities and classics. Most records are in great condition, many are near mint or excellent, some have scuffs and a few have a little surface noise, most sleeves have average wear for their vintage, all as individually graded and noted. All records are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with 70's soul LPs from the same source here, from the Soul Brother Vaults or South West Connection to optimise postage costs....
Check out this batch of 30 Original Vinyl 70's Soul and Funk LPs (a couple are earlier reissues as noted) from a collection that has recently arrived. There are some hard to find and classic albums here, some that we haven't seen in a long time. Most of the records are in great Ex condition, a few of them have scuffs VG+ and most covers have average wear for their age, all as individually graded and noted. All titles are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other original vinyl records in from the...
Mercury prize winner Ezra Collective return with another strong album 'Dance No One's Watching', available as a limited edition deluxe 2CD and gatefold 2LP, plus Red or Black vinyl options. Dorothy Ashby's brilliant 1968 album 'Afro Harping' produced by Richard Evans is reissued on limited edition 2LP and CD with 8 previously unreleased alternative takes remastered from the original 1/4" tapes. Mal Waldron's modal jazz 'The Quest' has an analogue vinyl reissue on Craft/OJC. There are two new titles in the Kent City range including Hodges James Smith & Crawford's superb '71 modern soul/stepper side 'I'm In Love'. There is...
Harpist Dorothy Ashby recorded this very hip and sophisticated album 'Afro Harping' for the Cadet label in 1968. It is produced and arranged by the magnificent Richard Evans, and features some great musicians, alongside the wonderful Ashby we have Charles Stepney on vibes and keys, Phil Upchurch on bass and In places Maurice White on drums. 'Afro Harping' is a beautiful uptempo Soul-Jazz groover. ''Soul Vibrations' an orchestrated funky track that has a beat made for sampling. 'Games' is a lovely mid tempo shuffler, the version of Freddie Hubbard's 'Little Sunflower ' is totally enchanting and sublime, whilst her cover...
Check out this great batch of 100 Soul, Funk and Jazz albums which are reduced in our Autumn 2024 LP sale. There many recent albums including Sy Smith, Cornell CC Carter, Aaron Frazer, Kamasi Washington and George Benson along with other recently released albums. There are also some great classic Jazz albums on Blue Note and Acoustic sounds included plus a few titles specially purchased at lower prices. The sale starts Weds 25th September and ends on 2nd December or whilst stocks last. Happy Diggin, Laurence
Check out this batch of 50 Original vinyl Soul LPs discovered in the Soul Brother vaults. There are some hard to find and obscure albums here from the 70's, 80's and 90's along with some classics. All records are in Near Mint or Excellent condition, many covers are still in shrinkwrap, there's even a few still sealed, all as individually graded.Almost all records are one off's, there are a couple of doubles, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other records found in the vaults here, or South West Connection here to optimise postage costs. Watch...
Check out this great selection of 50 original vinyl 12" singles from the Soul Brother vaults. There are many in demand titles here along with many classics and obscurities. All records are in great condition . Most are near mint or excellent, a few are VG+ with minor scuffs (nap), in original disco bags or printed sleeves as individually graded. All titles are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other original vinyl from the vaults here, or the south west connection here to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered on-line, over the phone...
Fred Wesley and The JB's released this classic album in 1974, recorded from the same sessions as James Brown's amazing 'The Payback'. 'Damn Right I Am Somebody', 'Same Beat', 'I'm Paying Taxes' and 'If You Don't Get It The First Time' are really funky tracks to really get you moving. The synth led 'Blow Your Head' was very ahead of its time when released but has become very in demand due to its compulsive beat and numerous samples. There is a good cover of Hank Ballard's funky 'Going To Get A Thrill' and a very slinky instrumental cover of...
