We wanted to draw your attention to some of the fantastic reissue 45s that we have had in the shop recently, right across the soul jazz and funk spectrum. We've hand picked a batch of cracking releases, from classics like Father's Children to lesser known gems like Thirty Two Soul Band. Records can be ordered online, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our shop in Putney open Mon-Sat 11-6. Happy Diggin,
Rest in Peace Sly Stone Sly Stone (Sylvester Stewart) was one of the true innovators of our music, fusing Soul, Funk and a touch of Rock to create his own sound. He will be remembered for the great energy that he created with his group Sly And The Family Stone in the mid 1960's. The group featured Larry Graham playing slap bass. They were one of the first multi-racial and multi-gender bands that epitomised the Bay Area at that time. Their first big hit 'Dance To The Music' from 1968 is an all time classic, and in fact the first...
Check out this great batch of 40 Original Vinyl Jazz Funk and Jazz LPs from the Soul Brother Vaults and various collections that recently arrived. There are some very in demand albums here plus many obscurities. All records are in great condition most are hardly played near mint or excellent with average sleeve wear except where indicated, all as individually graded. All titles are one offs so please order early to avoid disappointment. Records can be ordered online, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our shop in Putney open Mon-Sat 11-6. Happy Diggin, Laurence
There are many good releases, reissues and restocks this week. Firstly we have the amazing Bobby Lyle 'The Genie' reissue Lp on our own Soul Brother label , a great classic Jazz-Funk Lp produced by Wayne Henderson , which looks and sounds amazing. There are new albums from Dee Dee Bridgewater, Brandee Younger, Gerardo Frisina and Joe Armon Jones. Reissues include Becky Bell rare disco/boogie album from 1980 , Ice (Lafayette Afro Rock Band), and there a couple of great comps of Northern soul , UK street Soul and Reggae. Jay D Martin rare Northern soul 45 is available on...
Check out this great batch of Original Vinyl Soul, R&B, Funk and Jazz Compilations that have recently arrived. There are some hard to find titles here plus loads of great comps from only £10. Most of the records are hardly played near mint condition , most sleeves have average wear for their age (although a few are still in shrink wrap) all as individually graded and noted. All records are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other records from the same collection here, or other compilations here to optimise postage costs. Records can...
Keyboard wizard Bobby Lyle’s Classic Jazz funk album from 1977, includes the brilliant inventive title track ‘The Genie’, an all time classic that goes through many changes but retains its groove throughout. His version of his own beautiful track ‘Night Breeze’ previously recorded by Ronnie Laws is another highlight. ‘Mother Nile’ is a mystical track with a deep rhythm structure, and ‘Pisces’ is a lovely dreamy mid tempo track. The more up tempo ‘Magic Ride’ and atmospheric ‘You Think Of Her’ feature Bobby’s deep vocals. Lyle is joined by a stellar cast of musicians including Roland Bautista on guitar, Babatunde...
This Sunday 15th June is Fathers Day. What better and long lasting gift to give or receive on Father's Day than a classic album on vinyl. Here is a great selection of classic albums by music genre to choose from. Orders placed by 3pm Friday 14th will be shipped by royal mail tracked 24 service to arrive by Saturday, or visit our shop to browse these and 1000's more. We are open Mon-Sat 11-pm. Check out many of the classic albums below for some inspiration. Happy Diggin, Laurence ...
Omar has been making great Soul music for 35 years with his own distinctive style. His eighth studio album 'Brighter The Days' is his most sophisticated to date, 17 tracks with a positive optimistic message. 'This Thing Called Life' has a lush groove with strings and horns and is a real stand-out track. 'Can We Go Out', another standout, has a very infectious riff, typically Omar a great track. There are many duets and collaborations on the album. 'Holding On To Life' is a killer, gorgeous mid tempo groover featuring Ledisi singing at her sultry best. India Arie's smokey vocals...
There are some great new releases, reissues and restocks this week. UK soul legend Omar returns with a strong 17 track album which includes collaborations with Ledisi, India Arie, Eric Roberson & Raheem Devaughn, Honey Larochelle and Paul Weller amongst others. Pieces Of A Dream have a new album as does Gerardo Frisina on Schema, Amanda Whiting and Isaiah J Thompson. There are long awaited reissue LPs from Gwen McCrae on Pink vinyl for Pride celebrations and The Blackbyrds. Spiritual Jazz 18 features tracks recorded behind the iron Curtain in the 60's and 70's.. The latest Blue Note Tone Poet...
Zaimie is the collaboration between Zaidi Kiggundu and Jamie McShane who illustrate their love of Soul, Funk and Jazz on their second album 'Black Velvet' . It comprises of eleven tracks which have a strong Brit Funk influence and can be likened to Splash label mates Incognito's sound especially on the brassy Jazz Funk instrumentals 'Weekend Breeze' , 'Black Velvet' and 'Feel The Rush'. Suzy Duffy adds vocals to the mid tempo groovers 'Can't Do Without' , 'New Life' and beat ballad 'I Need You' which adds another more soulful dimension to the album. Strong contemporary Jazz-Funk and Soul album....
