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Recommended albums and 45s of the week – July 19th

Robin McKelle has made a really nice album fusing soul and jazz elements and features Gregory Porter, which is on of the highlights this week., that you won't want to miss. Kon (of Kon and Amir fame) has a nu-disco/boogie album that should keep your feet moving, available on CD and limited Coloured Double Vinyl, plus UK artist Da Paul has made an interesting soul/jazz album. X factor finalist and shop regular Jahmene Douglas releases his debut album which has Soul and Gospel influences and there are three more albums from the Italian/Japanese jazz label Albore. Vinyl releases this week...
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Albums and 45s of the week – 12th July 2013

George Duke returns with his best album in a decade or more with 'Dreamweaver' which includes one of the last tracks that Teena Marie recorded. Its a good week for smooth jazz with albums from Andrew Neu amongst others, and left field soul with Deborah Bond backing singer Kenny Wesley and Mayer Hawthorne. There are good re-issues from Bar-Kays, Chi-lites, Phyllis Hyman and other ladies, along with Nicola Conte's latest installment of his excellent Viagem series. Welcome back to The Impressions who make their first record in decades, nice 45.
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Collector’s 45s – 10th July 2013

These 30 Original 45's are well worthy of any soul or funk collection., check the clips on those you are not familiar with. A mixture of Modern soul, 2-step , Funk , Rare groove and classics primarily from the 70's These records are in fantastic condition, most of them are absolutely mint. All records are one-offs so please order early to avoid disappoinment. Records can be ordered on-line,  over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected in person from our shop in Putney open Mon-sat 10-7 , Sun 11-5.
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The genius of Nimbus, the legend of Black Jazz

These beautifully crafted deep Spiritual Jazz albums display a music which has a serene quality to touch and uplift your spirits.  The Black Jazz and Strata labels from the 70's and Nimbus West from the early 80's released Jazz records of an incredible standard which have been remastered and reissued on CD. As many of the tracks are long pieces that build from long intros its difficult to fully appreciate from the soundclips but please check them out . You can here them in more detail in our store.
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Recommended albums – 5th July 2013

Its another great week for quality releases and reissues. Booker T has made an excellent contemporary soul album ft Anthony Hamilton and other guests. Howard Johnson returns with a really strong album prod by Leon Sylvers, UK band Personal Life have an early 80's sounding soul/jazz funk album and there are other good Soul/R&B albums from Joe, Donell Jones and Ronald Isley. There are also great Jazz albums from Zbonics ft Gregory Porter and Icelandic jazz and funk band Samuel Jon Samuelson Big band. Tabu label Classic reissues from Brainstorm, SOS Band , Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal, plus man of...
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Collector’s Soul, Funk and Jazz albums – 3rd July 2013

This listing of 30 Soul and Funk LP's contains some real gems that you may wish to consider for your collection. There are some classics, rarities and lesser known albums for you to browse through. 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 in person from our shop in Putney open Mon-Sat 10 -7 Sun 11-5
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Japanese CD special – 2nd July 2013

These great Atlantic and Blue note label Japanese Cd's are now in stock in limited quantities. Take the opportunity to buy these superb quality albums on superior Japanese pressings at regular prices whilst they are availalble Cd's can be ordered on-line, over the phone or collected from our store in Putney open ,Mon-Sat 10-7  Sun 11-5
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Albums and 45s of the Week – 28th June 2013

It's another great week for releases with strong soul/soulful house albums from Peven Everett and Nathan Adams. There are 4 outstanding Jazz albums from Japan , Jazz Collective, Quaismode, Jukka Eskola and Till Bronner. Loads of quality reissues this week from the likes of Gene Chandler, Impressions, Charles Jackson ,Dramatics,James Govan and Esther Marrow and others. At long last the next edition of the complete Motown singles box set has arrived and there are other good comps this week, plus some good 45's.  A shipment from Japan is arriving today, we will send as mailer early next week with all the great...