Rest in Peace Roy Ayers ️ Roy Ayers has left us all with many memories and an incredible catalogue of recorded music and productions that we have enjoyed over the past 50 years + and will continue to do so for many more. For me he was one of the pioneers of the Jazz-Funk genre, from the very early 70s and forward. I bought into Roy around the time of his ‘Mystic Voyage’ album (I remember Dave Godin recommending it in his Blues & Soul column) and every album after that until the mid 80s, then discovering his earlier Polydor...
Check out this batch of 50 Original Vinyl Soul and Jazz-Funk 12" Singles from the collection that recently arrived. There are some hard to find titles here along with many classics. Most of the records are in Excellent or Near Mint Condition (a few have minor scuffs VG+) most have the original printed disco bags or sleeves all as individually graded and noted. All titles are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other records from the same collection here or South West Connection here or the great 12" collection here to optimise postage...
Firstly we are very sad to learn of the passing of many great Soul and Jazz artists in the past couple of weeks. Gwen McCrae made many great albums and singles and possessed an incredibly powerful voice and will be remembered for crucial tracks like '90% Of me Is You' and 'Keep The Fire Burning' . Angie Stone was one of the queens of Neo Soul and gave us some great albums and will be best remembered for 'Wish i Didn't Miss You' . Randy Brown made some great albums in the late 70s especially 'Midnight Desire' and his modern soul classic 45...
Joe Henderson recorded ‘Multiple’ in 1973 for the Milestone label, one of a string of great albums he made for the label. Right from the opening notes of the 10 minute opener ‘Tress-Cun-Deo-La’ you know this is going to be special. The band lay down an incredibly intense funky groove over which Henderson blows hard using Tenor and Soprano saxes, flutes plus percussion and voices to create a very full sound that you can really immerse yourself in. Larry Willis on electric piano, Jack DeJonette on drums, Dave Holland on bass and James ‘Blood’ Ulmer on guitar are really going...
Harlem River Drive is the main expressway up the east side of Manhattan past Harlem to NY state, it is also the name of one of the best Funky Latin Jazz bands from the early 70s, led by pianist Eddie Palmieri. Their self titled album from 1971 released on the Roulette label is a genre defining masterpiece. The band included leader Eddie Palmieri on Piano, his brother Charlie on Organ, Ronnie Cuber outstanding on Baritone Sax, Cornell Dupree on Guitar, Bernard Purdie on Drums, Randy Brecker on Tenor Sax and the so soulful Jimmy Norman on vocals along with many...
Check out this batch of 30 Original Vinyl Soul and Funk LPs which have recently arrived. There are some great in demand titles here along with many classics. Most of the albums are in near mint or excellent condition (a few are VG+ with minor scuffs) mostly with nice covers all as individually graded and noted. All records are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with records from the recent collection here or the South West Connection here to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered online, over the phone on 020 8875 1018...
There are some great reissues and restocks this week.Ray Barretto classic Latin Fania Album 'Acid' gets an analogue 180gm reissue on vinyl me please. Coldwater Stone rare GSF soul album from 73 a clear vinyl reissue and a couple of Quincy Jones early 70's albums welcome reissues. There are more Blue Note UHQ Japanese CDs this week, some great titles, plus an unreleased live Ella Fitzgerald album. There are many restocks on vinyl and CD including some we haven't seen for a while. This week we listed some amazing pre-loved soul and jazz compilation CDs from the recent collection of...
Singer and Trumpeter Johnny Britt releases another strong album 'Midnight In Paris'. It is a mixture of instrumentals and vocal tracks inspired by Johnny's regular visits to Paris where he has been studying music and language. The vocal cuts include the lovely sensual Marvin-esq mid tempo 'Show Me', the super smooth mid tempo groover 'Boulevard St Michel' the swinging 'Cherie Je T'Aime' and down tempo 'Whatever You Want I Will Do' which like on some the other tracks Johnny sings and speaks in French. The notable smooth Jazz instrumentals included 'Midnight In Paris' , ' Emotions' , 'You Are...
Check out this great batch of 50 Pre-loved Soul and Jazz Compilation CDs from the collection that recently arrived. There are many classic out of print comps here and a few obscure ones all at reasonable prices. Most CDs are in near mint or Excellent condition, as few have minor scuffs (VG+) as individually graded. All CDs are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other Pre-loved CDs from the same collection here to optimise postage costs. Watch out for more from this collection next week. CDs can be ordered online, over the phone on 020 8875...
Check out this great batch of 40 Original Vinyl Soul and Jazz Compilation LPs from the collection that has recently arrived. There are many hard to find titles here. Most records are in Excellent or Near Mint Condition (a few are VG+ with minor scuffs) all covers are in at least VG+ condition 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 to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered online, over the...
