The Strata East Label was based in New York in the early to mid 70's founded by Charles Tolliver and Stanley Cowell. It released some amazing Spiritual Jazz albums which are now very hard to find original copies of. Fortunately, Pure Pleasure have now released many of the great albums on 180gm analogue vinyl straight from the remastered tapes. We have most of the series in stock and are delIghted to feature the label as our label of the day. All the releases on the label were of a high standard and worth checking out, but particularly recommended are Clifford...
New Releases | Friday 9th April 2021 We are delighted to present the latest title in our Classic album series : Kamal and the Brothers 'Dance' a superb Jazz and Spiritual Jazz album from 1983 ft Idris Muhammad and many other great musicians. It includes the jazz dance classic 'Brotherhood' and is available on CD from today. It will subsequently be issued on Vinyl for Record Store Day on Sat 12th June. Kaidi Tatham has a new album 'An Insight to all minds' on LP, Tom Misch joins FKJ on a great limited edition 12" 'Losing My Way' and the Celeste album is now out...
Kamal Abdul Alim assembled a great set of musicians The Brothers for his debut and seemingly only album 'Dance'. Idris Muhammad under pins the rhythm with some great drumming. Bobby Watson on Sax and James Spaulding on Flute join Kamal in the horn section. The album was recorded in 1983 in New York but was only released in 1987. The album has been in demand and hard to find ever since the 90’s. It includes the Jazz dance classic ‘Brotherhood’ a brilliant flowing track with a driving rhythm, sure to get you boppin around. It is a strong album throughout...
Wewantsounds is delighted to announce the reissue of Robert Cotter’s ultra-rare 1976 album, ‘Missing You’ in partnership with Robert Cotter himself. Originally released on the notorious Tiger Lily label, the album was never properly released at the time and most copies were destroyed before they could hit record store shelves. The few that survived now command unreasonable prices. The album, recorded in New York between 1975 and 76, is also Chic’s earliest recording – or The Big Apple Band as the group was known, which Robert Cotter was fronting at the time alongside fellow musicians Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards, Tony Thompson and Robert Sabino. Featuring Nile Rodgers...
20 Superb Southern Soul tracks from the Stax vaults make up this excellent compilation on the Kent label. Eddie Floyd contributes two previously unreleased cuts the lovely floater ‘How can I win your love’ and ballad ‘Everybody makes a mistake’. Isaac Hayes original 75 version of Banks and Hampton’s ‘I’m Gonna have to tell her’ , Fredrick Knight ‘Let’s make a deal’, Israel Tolbert ‘Got to get away from you’ and Randy Brown& Company funky ‘Did you hear yourself’ are also highlights. There are many originally unreleased tracks included. The best are Shirley Brown ‘Ain’t no way’ , Soul Children...
There are not that many releases this week but there are some good albums. Gary Bartz teams up with Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge for Jazz is dead 6 , one of the best of the series so far. Dr Lonnie Smith has a new album on Blue Note which is mainly live and Michael Lington has a duets album. Roy Porter sound machine's two rare Funky Jazz albums get a welcome limited edition vinyl reissue and Matthew Halsall 'Oneness 3lp set gets a limited repress. Takuya Kuroda 'Fly Moon Die Soon' album and Toots and the Maytals Funky...
Veteran saxophonist Gary Bartz joins forces with Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Young for the sixth installment of the Jazz is Dead series. Gary is fine fettle primarily on alto throughout on this fine piece of contemporary Jazz which links the tradition with modern production featuring real instruments. The uptempo ‘Black and Brown’, Hip hop influenced beats of the down tempo ‘Spiritual Ideation’, ‘Soulsea’ and ‘Blue Jungles’ and mid tempo ‘The Message’ are all highlights. ‘Visions Of Love’ has a really nice soulful feel with background vocals in the hook line. Really nice album from one of the masters of Jazz,...
This week we have some all time great Soul Groups : The Dells, The Dramatics, The O'Jays. The Delfonics, The Persuaders and more. Most of these records are in hardly played near Mint condition (as individually graded), sleeves have minimal wear for their age. All record are one off's , so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other records from the same collection here to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered online or over the phone on 020 8875 1018 for delivery, or you can use our click and collect option and pick up at...
