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More Classic Albums From Soul Brother: Jazz-Funk & Fusion, Blues, Compilations and Best Of / Anthology Albums
What better gift to give or receive than a classic album on Vinyl We have now completed our listings of Classic Albums by genre adding the following: Jazz-Funk & Fusion Blues Best of / Anthology Albums Compilations These have been added to the Classic Albums Feature (Visible Here) making a comprehensive listing of great albums by music genre, to start or build a great collection.. All these titles are available for you to browse in store or order on-line or over the phone on 020 8875 1018. We have also made a great list of Christmas albums on LP or...
Blues
Compilation Picks | 2022
Best Of & Anthology Albums | 2022 Picks
Jazz-Funk and Fusion | Picks
Donald Byrd – Cookin’ With Blue Note At Montreux | Album Of The Day
In July 1973, Blue Note Records headed to Montreux, Switzerland to showcase several of the label’s stars at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Produced by Blue Note President George Butler, live albums all titled Live: Cookin’ with Blue Note at Montreux followed from vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, organist Ronnie Foster, flutist Bobbi Humphrey, and vocalist Marlena Shaw, but one of the performances by trumpeter Donald Byrd remained unreleased in the Blue Note vaults, until now. That summer, Byrd was fresh off the release of his hit crossover fusion album Black Byrd, the first of his innovative and incredibly successful studio collaborations with producer Larry Mizell. But...
New Releases and Pre-Orders, Friday 9th December
Myele Manzanza delivers the third volume of his Crisis & Opportunity series, another gem, this album features Omar, Rosie Frater -Taylor and China Moses on vocals. Myele will be in store tomorrow Sat 10th December from 1pm signing copies, i hope that you can join us to meet him. Takuya Kuroda's excellent Funky Jazz 'Midnight Crisp' is now available on LP as well as CD. Shirley Davis & the Silverbacks Funky Soul 'Keep On Keepin On' gets a limited ed coloured vinyl issue. Donald Byrd previously unreleased 'Cookin with blue note at montreux' was recorded in 1973 with The Blackbyrds and is...
Myele Manzanza – Crisis and Opportunity Volume 3 Unfold | Album Of The Day
Join us a at Soul Brother this Saturday for a special instore signing and meet and greet with our good friend Myele Manzanza who will be signing copies of his latest release Crisis and Opportunity Volume 3, instore from 13:00. Pop on down and grab a signed copy and get a chance to meet Myele in person! Myele Manzanza’s third outing on the Deepmatter Crisis and Opportunity series sees Manzanza’s sound develop from the electronic tinged themes of his previous releases to an album that is expressively more articulated, detailed and producer heavy in the vernacular of electronic music. It...
Classic Albums from Soul Brother Accross All Genres
What better gift to give or receive for Christmas (or any other occasion !) than a classic album on vinyl. We have updated our list of classic albums by music genre - click HERE to bring you through to view the full list. Check out the individual genres by clicking on the links below. - 60s & Southern Soul - 70's Soul - 50's/60's Jazz - Blue Note Classics - 90's/00's Soul/Hip Hop - Reggae - World - Rock - Rock singer/songwriter These might help you put together your wish or gift list, start or build your vinyl collection. Watch out...
