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Recommended releases of the week 28th November 2014
We are delighted that Soulpersona and Princess Freesia will be launching their new album Soulperfreesia Amalgamation at Soul Brother records store.tomorrow. They will both be in store Sat 29th November 12.30 till 2pm signing copies, for photo opportunities and discussions, judging on the last time they were here it should be a really fun event, so hope that you can join us. If you can't make it but would like a signed CD you can order a copy below. New Releases There are some other great new and reissue albums this week from Japanese band Native , Nina Simone's daughter Lisa...
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Recommended releases of the week – 21st November 2014
New Releases, comps and reissues There are three strong Independent Soul albums from ladies this week. Dawn Pemberton from Canada, Emma Donovan from Australia and Tobi Tobin from USA may have different styles but they all feed the Soul. There are some interesting compilations on CDF and a couple more of the excellent value An easy introduction to...multiple album sets from Masterworks. Vinyl releases Great Vinyl releases this week with Barbara Lynn superb classic 60's Soul album 'Here is Barbara Lynn' given a quality 180gm thick gatefold sleeve issue from Light in the Attic, and an unreleased double LP of...
Recommended releases 14th November 2014
Its a good week for new releases and reissues this week, with some really good albums. New releases Anthony Hamilton makes his mark with different interpretations of holidays songs, his voice still sounds wonderful. Two veteran singers, gospel drenched soul singer Rance Allen and New Orleans stalwart Willie West have made good new albums that will appeal to their fans. Two of the best Jazz albums of the year Gerardo Frisina's Movement and Takuya Kuroda 'Rising Son' get welcome Double Vinyl releases. Also check out the two pre-order items from Emma Donovan and Dawn Pemberton: two really strong female funky...
Recommended releases of the week – 7th November 2014
New Releases Brand New heavies return with a very strong album 'Sweet Freaks' , Sean McCabe has a great Soulful house set and new Brighton band New Street Adventure finally make their debut album on the legendary Acid Jazz label. The Danny Krivit mixed double CD will please Soulful house fans and Kent produce an album of Motown recordings by Male artists including many rarities. We have managed get obtain a few more copies of the Marvin Gaye/Donald Byrd 12" of Mizell produced recordings, don't sleep on this we have sold out in days of each batch we have had....
Albums of the Month – November 2014
We've just published our latest printed catalogue - another good read, packed with reviews, releases and recomendations. To subscribe, visit this link. November sees the release of a lot of really strong albums, with the fantastic afro-cuban 'Movement' by Gerardo Frisina taking top spot: a really masterful blend of old school vibes planted firmly in the present. The third album by Japanese Dancefloor Jazz group Jazz Collective 'Collage' isanother strong mix of Jazz and dancefloor grooves, while on the soul tip the excellent debut album from Portia Monique has producers Reel People's touch all over it: a really clasy, well made album...
Limited edition Japanese CDs now in
Check out this fantastic range of Japanese CD's that have just arrived. Many of these titles have either not ever been issued on CD before or have been out of press for many years. We only have limited stocks of each title , so please order early for early shipping. happy hunting Laurence Soul brother
Recommended new arrivals – 31st October 2014
Recommended new arrivals – 31st October 2014 New Releases It is a strong week for new releases, reissue CDs and 45's this week. Portia Monique has made a very good new soul album with Reel People, excellent up tempo Soul music. Japanese Jazz group Jazz Collective land their 3rd album which is another good mixture of Dancefloor Jazz and boogie tunes. Their are also good new soul releases from Danny Toeman and Imaani, Christmas albums from Maysa and Earth Wind and Fire and a welcome return from the Headhunters Bassman Paul Jackson. Reissues Chuck Cissel's two Arista albums are now...
