The Mixed Bag First Album was recorded in the HDH studios in Detroit in 1975, and released on the Tribe label. It features Eddie Russ on keyboards under the pseudonym Gaff Dunsun, most of the band had played on his debut album 'Fresh Out' a year earlier. It contains the original version of his classic 'Ziaus' this take being more acoustic and straight ahead than the better known version on 'See The Light' but still a shifter and good track. ' La Margarita' is a highly percussive Latin tinged Jazz dancer also written by Russ, who plays quirky keyboards with...
There is a lot to be said for staying true to your sound, something that features heavily in Matthew Halsall’s ninth studio album ‘An Ever Changing View’. Consisting of ten tracks, the album is a rich tapestry of sonic interplay composed from bits of percussion, samples and loops and of course Halsall’s inimitable tone on trumpet. Like much of his work, this album clearly draws influence from the natural world, with the opening tune sampling bits of birdsong and tracks like ‘Mountains, Trees and Seas’ featuring a gentle Rhodes piano sound under steady beat. Halsall’s trumpet playing is melodic and...
Check out this bumper list of Original Soul, Funk and Jazz-Funk 12" singles mainly from the new collection that recently arrived. There are many in demand and classic tracks here and all are in Near Mint hardly played, exceptional condition.All titles are one off's, so please order early to avoid disappointment. You can combine with other 12" singles from the same collection here, and other recently listed 12" singles here. Records can be ordered on-line, over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our shop in Putney Open Mon-Sat 11-6. Happy Diggin Laurence
Jalen Ngonda has made One of the Soul albums of the year, an excellent retro soul album heavily influenced by Marvin Gaye and one of the most soulful albums ever recorded on the Daptone label. Yussef Dayes makes his debut solo album 'Black Classical Music' a superb full on contemporary London Jazz album with a nod to Spiritual jazz a la Carlos Garnett . Matthew Halsall is firmly established as one of the UK's leading contemporary jazz artists and his new set 'An Ever Changing View' will please his fans. Euge Groove keeps the flag flying for Smooth Jazz with another...
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...
