BBE Music present the latest in the acclaimed J Jazz Masterclass Series: Kohsuke Mine ‘First’, the debut album by one of the leading artists in the new wave of modern jazz that swept Japan in the late 60s and early 70s. ‘First’ epitomises the shifting sound of the Japanese modern jazz scene of the time, characterised by rich textures and tones, kinetic rhythms, punctuated by urgent, angular melody lines. Reissued for the first time since original 1970 release, Mine is joined by master keyboard player Masabumi Kikuchi on electric piano, and two American players – bassist Larry Ridley and drummer...
Check out this latest batch of Original Vinyl Soul LPs from the large collection that we are processing. This week we are focusing on Gladys Knight & the Pips, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and The Marvelettes. Most records are in hardly played near Mint condition as individually graded, the covers have average wear that you would expect for 40-50 year old records. Almost all records are one off's, but we have listed both if there were uk and us or european variants of the same title. Orders can be placed on-line or over the phone on 020 8875 1018 for delivery, or you can...
Purple vinyl remastered reissue of the classic Latin-funk LP by this iconic 1970s West Coast band. This remastered reissue of 1974 LP recreates the exuberant, Latin-tinged funk and jazz of the San Pedro-based group that backed KGFJ’s weekly Soul Search and spread its sound with itinerant flat-bed truck concerts throughout Southern California. Classics such as ‘Funky Junkie’, the often played deep funker ‘Evolution’ and the Cuban-kissed ‘Composition Seven’ mix with the fuzz funker ‘Your Mind’ and punchy ‘It’s The Music That Makes Us Do It’. Killer album! Buy the LP HERE Listen to the tracklisting Here Magnum - Evolution Magnum...
There are only a few new albums and singles this week, but there is some real quality in and among them. Alfa Mist returns with his raw, urban style of UK Jazz, combining Soul and Hip Hop influences to create 'Bring Backs', available on CD, LP and a limited Purple LP. Amanda Whiting blends Jazz, Folk and Soul for a very late night sound 'After Dark'. Jon Batiste has a new album and Lord & Dego keep the broken beatr sound alive with an EP. Khan Jamal has a very rare jazz album out on Paul Murphy's Jazz room records,...
Check out this latest batch of Original Vinyl Roots Reggae LPs from the large collection that we are processing. There are some rarities along with classics from Burning Spear, Third World, Steel Pulse and The Twinkle Brothers. Most records are in hardly played, near mint condition as individually graded, and most are one off's ,so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other Reggae albums from the same collection to optimise postage. If you've missed out of them, click here and here to be check out the previous drops. Records can be ordered on-line or over the phone...
Alfa Mist is one of the driving forces behind a young and vibrant scene of UK musicians, who’ve taken on jazz as their musical narrative. On his new album Bring Backs the producer, self-taught pianist and rapper takes us on a sonic trip back to his beat-making past on the streets of East London, through the depth and musicality he discovered composing and playing jazz. 2017 saw the release of Alfa’s breakthrough record, Antiphon and the 2019’s album Structuralism were both self-released on his Sekito label. His latest endeavour, 2021’s Bring Backs, sees Alfa taking on new challenges. The record...
Jazz gem in 1973 for the Groove Merchant label. 'First Come First Served' is an excellent example of its style , hard heavy grooves laid by drummer Mickey Roker and bassist Mickey Bass supplemented by writer Albert Dailey on Electric piano and topped by Morris on tenor sax and Cecil Bridgewater on Trumpet. 'Wijinia' is lovely mid tempo Jazzy groove. 'Sweet Sister Funk' is full on Jazz Funk with a relentless groove. 'Don't ask me' has a more straight ahead Jazz approach and there is a good version of 'People make the world go round '. Another strong album in...
New Releases | Friday 16th April 2021 There are few new releases this week, but there are some good quality titles. First up we have what has become something of a rarity these days: a new Soul album, from our own Soulful Emma Louise (S.E.L.) , a nice mixture of Up and mid tempo Soul cuts and Soulful House. There are some good Soul vinyl reissues from Jackie Wilson and Brown Sugar and a rare P Funk album from Mutiny. Jazz Reissues from Shamek Farrah from the Strata East label and an early Dorothy Ashby plus a great Afro-Funk compilation on Analog...
Fully Exposed from 1973 was Willie Hutch’s first non-soundtrack album for Motown. It illustrates Willie’s distinctive very rhythmic sound, with full on production featuring strings, horns, and Willie’s so soulful gritty voice. His version of ‘California my Way’, is a fantastic string laden, horn backed semi funky strutting groove track that has all the ingredients of classic 70’s soul. ‘Can’t Get ready For loving You’ is another great upper mid tempo track and there’s a great version of Leon Ware’s ‘I Wanna Be Where You Are’. The ballads ‘Sunshine Lady’ and ‘I Just Wanted To Make Her Happy’ hit the...
