New Releases Angie Stone returns with a strong album 'Dream' , the reliable Pieces of a dream celebrate 29 years together with 'All in', Floating Points have made a very interesting Ambient Jazz record 'Eleana' and rising star Leron Thomas has his debut album. Reissues There are some good reissues from Salsoul Orchestra (40th anniversary) , Cheryl Lynn, a great 2CD compilation of Sun Ra by Gilles Peterson, and a very interesting Anthology of Australian vibraphonist Alan Lee. Rim and Kasa African disco/funk coupling is well worth checking out. Vinyl It's a big week for Vinyl, with the Soulutions 45,and...
Check out these Original 12" singles that have recently arrived from a well loved collection. Most of these records are in Mint/Near Mint condition , quite a few are still sealed (please check conditions on each title). There are a few hard to find titles and many classics at reasonable prices. All records are one-offs, so please order early to avoid disappointment. Records can be ordered on-line, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from the shop in Putney Open Mon-Sat 10-7. happy diggin Laurence
Check out these great 60's and 70's Southern Soul Original vinyl albums which have just arrived from a well loved collection. There are some really hard to find albums and few sought after Japanese only Deep Soul compilations , and some great music included here. All items are one off's so please order early to avoid disappointment. Watch out for another batch of LP's and a significant number of Pre-loved CD's over the next few weeks.Records can be ordered on-line, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our store in Putney Open Mon-Sat 10-7 (closed on the...
New releases Malted Milk and Toni Green have recorded a superb Southern Soul album , which is released today on Cd and LP. Toni's deep vocals and the grooves recall the era from when she made her first recordings in Memphis on Hi in the 70's. Lalah Hathaway continues her fathers legacy with a live album recorded in the same location as his famous 'Live' album. Don-E makes a second volume of Future rare grooves based on original rare groove tracks. 45s and 12s There are some fantastic singles this week, the previously unissued Dee Dee Warwick 'You tore my...
Check out these fantastic CDs, LP's and 45's which are either available exclusively or semi-exclusively from Soul Brother records in the UK. There are some really good albums and singles included, so please take the time to have a listen to ones you may not be familiar with. Laurence
New releases Matthew Halsall has made an amazing new Jazz album 'Into Forever' out on Cd earlier in the month and now in on Vinyl, superb and essential listening. Fellow Manchester Jazzman Nat Birchall also makes one of his best albums 'Invocations' just arrived on CD and LP. Ropeadope have three new Jazz CD's, Jesse Fischer, Big Picture Holiday and Snarky Puppy percussionists 'Ghost-Note', great stuff check them out. Hot 8 Brass Band (check their version of Papa was a rolling stone) Bob Mintzer Big Band and two from Nelson Rangell (Blue on Flute, Red on Sax) completes a great week...
With a lot of great 45s being released in the last couple of weeks (some of which are close to being sold out completely) we've pulled together a selection of some of the best plus some releases that we're now down to our last copies. We also take a look at the ever reliable Athens of The North and talk to label boss Euan Fryer about the philosophy behind the prolific imprint. [feature name="focus-on-athens-of-the-north" num_features="1" num_products="30"]
In its relatively short lifespan Edinburgh's Athens Of The North logo has been responsible for releasing an enviable amount of top-end soul, funk and jazz gems on 45 and latterly on LPs. From West Coast super-demanders like the long sold out Bileo and the recent Second Ressurection pairing (which will not be around long) to classics from the likes of Weldon Irvine, Milton Wright and Leroy Hutson, to super obscurities from Sage, Formula I and Fred Williams, you can always ensure that the label curate only the best and present them in a way that reflects the integrity of the music. Here...
