Harpist Dorothy Ashby recorded this very hip and sophisticated album 'Afro Harping' for the Cadet label in 1968. It is produced and arranged by the magnificent Richard Evans, and features some great musicians, alongside the wonderful Ashby we have Charles Stepney on vibes and keys, Phil Upchurch on bass and In places Maurice White on drums. 'Afro Harping' is a beautiful uptempo Soul-Jazz groover. ''Soul Vibrations' an orchestrated funky track that has a beat made for sampling. 'Games' is a lovely mid tempo shuffler, the version of Freddie Hubbard's 'Little Sunflower ' is totally enchanting and sublime, whilst her cover...
Check out this great batch of 100 Soul, Funk and Jazz albums which are reduced in our Autumn 2024 LP sale. There many recent albums including Sy Smith, Cornell CC Carter, Aaron Frazer, Kamasi Washington and George Benson along with other recently released albums. There are also some great classic Jazz albums on Blue Note and Acoustic sounds included plus a few titles specially purchased at lower prices. The sale starts Weds 25th September and ends on 2nd December or whilst stocks last. Happy Diggin, Laurence
Check out this batch of 50 Original vinyl Soul LPs discovered in the Soul Brother vaults. There are some hard to find and obscure albums here from the 70's, 80's and 90's along with some classics. All records are in Near Mint or Excellent condition, many covers are still in shrinkwrap, there's even a few still sealed, all as individually graded.Almost all records are one off's, there are a couple of doubles, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other records found in the vaults here, or South West Connection here to optimise postage costs. Watch...
Check out this great selection of 50 original vinyl 12" singles from the Soul Brother vaults. There are many in demand titles here along with many classics and obscurities. All records are in great condition . Most are near mint or excellent, a few are VG+ with minor scuffs (nap), in original disco bags or printed sleeves as individually graded. All titles are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other original vinyl from the vaults here, or the south west connection here to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered on-line, over the phone...
Fred Wesley and The JB's released this classic album in 1974, recorded from the same sessions as James Brown's amazing 'The Payback'. 'Damn Right I Am Somebody', 'Same Beat', 'I'm Paying Taxes' and 'If You Don't Get It The First Time' are really funky tracks to really get you moving. The synth led 'Blow Your Head' was very ahead of its time when released but has become very in demand due to its compulsive beat and numerous samples. There is a good cover of Hank Ballard's funky 'Going To Get A Thrill' and a very slinky instrumental cover of...
There are some good new releases, reissues, restocks and this week. Nubya Garcia finally follows up her epic album 'The Source' with a new album 'Odyssey'; sophisticated new London Jazz featuring some great musicianship. Chris Bangs covers many great songs in his Jazz-house style with 'Dream World' on Acid Jazz including George Duke's classic 'My Soul', and Galliano returns after a long break with 'Half Somewhere'. Jaz Karis makes a contemporary Soul/R&B debut album 'Safe Flight'. There are some great reissues including The JB's classic 'Damn Right I'm Somebody', Wynd Chymes' 'Arrival', Ronnie McNeir's first album, Oneness of Juju's brilliant...
The Wynd Chymes were a funk/soul band from Jackson Mississippi who made two album for RCA in the early 80s. Their debut 'Arrival' from 1982 was produced by Anthony Lockett of Cameo who also plays synths along with band mate Charlie Singleton. The original LP is now very rare selling for £100 it includes the upper mid tempo groover 'Body Rap' and a couple of nice mid tempo 2 steppers 'Love Has Come Again'' and 'Ain't It Good' and the down tempo ballad ' Sending My Love'. There are some good boogie tunes ' Checking Out Your Stuff' and 'Stylin Smilin and...
Check out this great batch of Original Soul and Funk 12" singles which we have in stock. These are all in demand and hard to find titles all in great, near mint or excellent condition as individually graded, mostly in the original disco bag or printed sleeves. Some are at reduced prices, so grab them while you can! All records are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other records from the vaults, or the South West Connection collection to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered online, over the phone on 020 8875 1018...
Bobby Hutton hailed from Detroit and recorded his only album 'Piece Of The Action' in 1973 for ABC. The ten track album is typical contemporary Soul of its time; good songs, great production, strings and full instrumentation. 'Lend A Hand' is a great uptempo early 70's Soul dancer, which became legendary on the Northern Soul s cene, but has a wider appeal. 'It's Been Said before' and 'I Can't stop talking' are uptempo, along with mid tempo cuts like 'Can't Get Enough Of Your Love' and 'I Love The Way You Feel' being highlights. The CD version includes 11 bonus...
It's a great week for new releases this week. First up we have new albums from Allysha Joy (nice new soul), Bunn Debrett Quintet (really nice new jazz) and Richard Elliot (Smooth Jazz). There are some great Soul reissues from Willie Tee 'I'm Only A Man' (brilliant crossover soul from '69) Bobby Hutton 'A Piece Of The Action' LP/CD (cd with loads of bonus cuts) plus two 45s available as regular dinked or Limited edition full centre DJ Copies, plus Candido Salsoul disco soul LP 'Dancin and Prancin', Also some great jazz reissues this week, the highlight is Prince Lasha...
