New London Jazz keyboardist Ashley Henry finally follows up his excellent 'Beautiful Vinyl Hunter' album five years later with a new set 'Who we Are' on a new label Believe, which is sure to further enhance his reputation and also gain him some new fans. There are a couple of great double A Side reissue 45s on the Outta Sight Soul Essentials label : Freddie Terrell crossover soul 'You Had It Made' backed by the equally good Charles Williams 'Standing In The Way' and Gloria Jones original version of' Tainted Love' backed by R Dean Taylor 'There's a Ghost In My...
Ezra Collective have become one of the most successful bands to emerge from the New London Jazz scene over the last decade, having won the Mercury prize with their last album ‘Where I’m Meant To Be’. Their forth album ‘Dance No One’s Watching’ is a joyous celebration of Jazz-based Dance music. Their sound encapsulates the sound of multi-cultural London, a mix of Jazz, Afrobeat, Reggae and Soul. ‘The Herald’, ‘Ajala’, and the cover of Fela’s ‘Expensive’ are full on funky Afro-Cuban beat dancers. ‘Shaking Body ‘ has an Afro-Cuban groove, and ‘N29’ and ‘Why I Smile’ a slightly slower, jazzier...
Check out this great list of reissue Soul, Funk and Jazz-Funk 45s that have recently been released that are in stock including 2 new titles from the Outta Sight label. You can also combine with Soul Brother 45s and Outta Sight 45s to optimise postage costs. 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
Check out this batch of 40 original vinyl Soul and Funk 12"s from the Soul Brother vaults. There are many in demand and classic tunes here, most are in Excellent or Near Mint condition (a few VG+ have minor scuffs nap) and most are in the original disco bags or printed 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 Vaults, the great 12" collection or South West Connection to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered online, over the phone on...
Check out this nice batch of 30 Jazz and Jazz-Funk Original Vinyl LPs that have just arrived. There are some in demand and many classic titles here all in Excellent or Near Mint condition with nice sleeves, all as individually graded. All records are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other recently arrived Jazz LPs, 70's Soul & Funk LPs, 60's Soul LPs, and titles from the Soul Brother Vaults and South West Connection to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered online, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from...
There are some great new releases, reissues and restocks this week. First up we have the second album from Thee Sacred souls 'Got A Story To Tell' on Penrose/Daptone available on Black or Coloured LP or CD/ It is another fine example of contemporary retro 70's harmony soul. Leon Bridges also has a new album 'Leon' his most personal set to date. At long last there is a reissue of The Vibrations rare groove classic 45 'Shake it Up' .and also Matt Covington rare 45 'Im So In love with you'. There are some amazing Jazz reissues including Luis Gasca...
Trumpeter Luis Gasca recorded his fantastic 1971 album ‘For Those Who Chant’ for the Blue Thumb label in San Francisco. He is accompanied by an amazing line up of great musicians including amongst many others Joe Henderson on sax, Carlos Santana Guitar, Stanley Clark Bass, Lenny White drums, George Cables and Mark Levine Pianos, Hadley Caliman Flute and Coke Escovedo percussion. It contains four self penned tracks providing 40 minutes of pure vibe. From the first blasts of Gasca’s horn over the funky salsa groove of ‘Street Dude’ you know this album is going to be special. Henderson then takes...
Check out this great batch of 60's Soul Original Vinyl LPs that have recently arrived. There are some great titles here including many Motown rarities and classics. Most records are in great condition, many are near mint or excellent, some have scuffs and a few have a little surface noise, most sleeves have average wear for their vintage, all as individually graded and noted. All records are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with 70's soul LPs from the same source here, from the Soul Brother Vaults or South West Connection to optimise postage costs....
Check out this batch of 30 Original Vinyl 70's Soul and Funk LPs (a couple are earlier reissues as noted) from a collection that has recently arrived. There are some hard to find and classic albums here, some that we haven't seen in a long time. Most of the records are in great Ex condition, a few of them have scuffs VG+ and most covers have average wear for their age, all as individually graded and noted. All titles are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other original vinyl records in from the...
Mercury prize winner Ezra Collective return with another strong album 'Dance No One's Watching', available as a limited edition deluxe 2CD and gatefold 2LP, plus Red or Black vinyl options. Dorothy Ashby's brilliant 1968 album 'Afro Harping' produced by Richard Evans is reissued on limited edition 2LP and CD with 8 previously unreleased alternative takes remastered from the original 1/4" tapes. Mal Waldron's modal jazz 'The Quest' has an analogue vinyl reissue on Craft/OJC. There are two new titles in the Kent City range including Hodges James Smith & Crawford's superb '71 modern soul/stepper side 'I'm In Love'. There is...
