Right from the opening bars it is obvious that Marvin Gaye's classic 'Whats Going On' album has been a massive influence on Jalen Ngonda. He has created a modern day classic soul album 'Come Around And Love Me' which whilst contemporary like Durand Jones sounds like it could have been recorded 50 years or more ago. Jalen even sounds a little like Marvin and he has a really soulful voice, but it is the instrumentation and production that really gives this album its aura. 'Come Around And Love Me' is a superb upper mid tempo track that has all the...
Check out this bumper list of 70 Original Soul and Funk LPs from the 70's and 80's mainly from the new collection that has recently arrived. There are many great albums here, and most of them are only £10 each. All of the records are in great condition, most are Near Mint or Excellent with nice covers ,many still in shrinkwrap as individually graded. All records are one off's so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other Soul records from the same collection here and here to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered on-line, over...
Tenderlonious has made many solo albums and with his group Ruby Rushton on his 22a label over the past decade. His latest album. one of his Jazziest, 'You Know I Care' sees him playing with a quartet, covers of Spiritual Jazz compositions. He plays Alto Saxophones and Flute and is accompanied by Hamish Balfour on piano, Pete Martin on Bass and Tim Carnegie on Drums, who all play beautifully throughout. 'On The Nile' written by Charles Tolliver is a beautiful modal/spiritual jazz track that takes you on a journey, conjuring images of the great African River. Stanley Cowell's 'Maimoun' is another...
Check out this list of 40 Original Jazz Funk albums, mainly from the new collection that has recently arrived. There are many classic titles here and most albums are priced between £10 and £15 each. Almost all the records are in Ex or Near Mint hardly played condition, a very few are VG+ and have minor scuffs (as individually graded). Most of the covers are great too, many still in shrink wrap as noted. All records are one off's so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with Jazz-Funk and Jazz albums from the same collection, to optimise postage...
Check out this third and final part of our Harmony Soul 45's feature, this one centering around Chicago Soul plus group soul from other cities. There are some very good 45s from major groups like The Whispers, The Dells, The Chi-lites, The Impressions, The Independents and more, mainly from the 70's but including a few 80's releases on small obscure labels, many of them for only a fiver each. All records are in great condition , most are Ex or Near Mint, but a few are VG+ with minor scuffs as individually graded. All records are one off's, so please...
Dexter Wansel recorded his epic debut album 'Life On Mars' at Sigma Sounds for Philadelphia International in 1976. Dexter features on Keyboards, ARP and Synthesizers and is backed by great musicians and MFSB strings and horns to create an amazing sound. 'Life On Mars' inspired by the David Bowie song some years earlier, had a completely different sound in its time and was an instant underground dancefloor hit. It has remained one of the most sought after anthems from the early Jazz-Funk period, that has retained its freshness and has been appreciated by many generations. The drum beat from 'Theme From The...
Tenderlonious returns with a really Jazzy album on 22a 'I Don't Really Care' featuring a cover of Clifford Jordan's epic 'John Coltrane'. The Isley Brothers have an R&B /Soul new album. There are many good LP reissues this week from Dexter Wansel, MFSB, Ike & Tina Turner, Joe Henderson excellent 'Elements', Horace Tapscott, and more plus a great compilation of The Lovelites 'Love So Strong -The Lovelite Years on Lp and CD. and more. Plus we are back in stock of great albums from Tower of Power, The Meters, Lou Courtney. There are some good 45's this week from Smoke Inc, Reuben Howell, Clydene...
Gil Scott Heron performed in Europe with his Amensia Express many times in the 1980s. This performance from 1983 was recorded by Radio Bremen was very unique because bass player Robbie Gordon missed the flight from London, so guitarist Ed Brady switched to bass. Due to lack of rehearsal time Gil performed a couple of tracks solo singing and playing piano giving a very intimate performance on 'We Almost Lost Detroit' and Angola Lousina'.The band join for the rest of the songs which includes 'Winter In America', 'Legend In His Own Mind', 'Washington Dc' , and very long renditions of...
Check out this batch of original Harmony Soul 45s from Philly and associated groups. There are many hard to find titles here along with many classics. All records are in great condition at least VG+ (most are Ex or near mint) as individually graded and noted. All records are one off's so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with Original Harmony Soul 45's pt 1 Detroit/Motown here or Recently arrived 45s or Soul Brother label new releases here to optimise postage costs. Records can be ordered on-line, over the phone on 020 875 1018 or collected from our shop in Putney Open...
We are delighted that our long awaited 45 reissue of Crystal Clear 'Stay With Me' has finally arrived, it is a great rare groove 2-stepper that is also played on the modern soul scene. This completes our new series of six great very rare Soul records on 45s. You can see the complete set here, all available as regular dinked or limited edition full centre DJ Copies, there is some great 70's Soul music across these 45s. There are some great new Soul and Jazz releases this week. Output Input have produced one of the best soul albums of the...
