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Brazilian Rhyme (reissue)
Cat: ABEWAF 001. Rel: 15 Nov 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Brazilian Rhyme (Danny Krivit re-edit) (3:00)
Runnin' (Danny Krivit re-edit) (8:18)
Review: Danny Krivit's officially sanctioned re-edits of Earth Wind & Fire's "Brazilian Rhyme" and "Runnin" have been sought-after since they first appeared on a Japan-only 12" back in 2004. In fact, such is demand that even later bootleg pressings now go for silly money online. As this reissue proves, though, they're arguably amongst Krivit's strongest scalpel works. Certainly, his three-minute revision of the always too short "Brazilian Rhyme" teases it out to just the right length, in the process delivering a sweltering, sing-along summer anthem. The flipside revision of the equally as summery "Runnin" is every bit as good, with Krivit making merry with the original's life-affirming scat vocals and killer piano solos.
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Tags: Jazz Funk
 in stock $15.54
We Out Here
VARIOUS
We Out Here (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: BWOOD 0175LP. Rel: 09 Feb 18
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Maisha - "Inside The Acorn" (5:51)
Ezra Collective - "Pure Shade" (6:31)
Moses Boyd - "The Balance" (5:33)
Theon Cross - "Brockley" (3:36)
Nubya Garcia - "Once" (5:25)
Shabaka Hutchings - "Black Skin, Black Masks" (6:59)
Triforce - "Walls" (5:07)
Joe Armon-Jones - "Go See" (7:38)
Kokoroko - "Abusey Junction" (7:03)
Review: We Out Here, Brownswood Recordings' latest compilation, was born out of a desire by label boss Gilles Peterson to capture the essence of London's contemporary jazz scene. To ensure a sense of there "here and now", Peterson invited some of the city's brightest young bands and musicians into the studio in August 2017, recording the results over three action-packed days. The resulting never-heard-before tracks are, for the most part, joyous and thrilling, and range from trad jazz, jazz-funk and Latin jazz to acoustic-electronic fusions and groovy, guitar-laden downtempo explorations. It feels like a glimpse of a scene on the rise, and we wouldn't be surprised if many of those involved become modern British jazz greats in the years to come.
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Tags: Afro Jazz | Jazz Funk
 in stock $16.34
Everybody Loves The Sunshine (reissue)
Cat: DYNAM 7094. Rel: 07 Jun 23
 
Funk
Everybody Loves The Sunshine (3:57)
Lonesome Cowboy (4:04)
Review:  It's always a fun game to see when you first hear someone drop Roy Ayers's ubiquitous warm weather classic 'Everybody Love's The Sunshine.' This year has been rather cold in early spring but soon as this one gets dropped you cannot help but feel rays o your face even if they haven't yet appeared. It's a stone cold gem with its lazy drum tumbles and arching synths. The keys even sound like they can't be bothered to really move properly boucle of the heat and the lush vocal is the umbrella in the cocktail, if you will.
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Tags: Jazz Funk
 in stock $17.37
Maria Fumaca
Cat: BRZ45 056. Rel: 13 Oct 16
 
International
Maria Fumaca (2:27)
Mr Funky Samba (3:41)
Review: For the latest release on their on-point Brasil 45s sub-label, Mr Bongo takes a trip back to 1977, and the early days of legendary fusion outfit Banda Black Rio. Both the cuts here are taken from the band's brilliant debut album, Maria Fumaca, and see them fusing Brasilian samba and jazz sounds with the righteous, dancefloor-friendly grooves of funk and disco. "Maria Fumaca" itself is a deliciously sunny and sweaty affair, with punchy horns, eyes-closed guitar solos and jazz-funk electic piano lines rising above a carnival-ready samba-funk groove. The U.S funk influence comes to the fore more on flipside "Mr Funky Samba", which sounds like Azymuth jamming with members of the T.K Disco, Philadelphia International and Salsoul house bands. Yep, it's that good.
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Tags: Brazilian | Samba | Jazz Funk
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AEIOU
AEIOU (12")
Cat: FVR 149 RP. Rel: 23 Sep 19
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
AEIOU (6:36)
AEIOU (dub version) (6:47)
Review: Thanks to their superb collaborative album "Atemporal", many are now fully aware of the joint musical explorations of French band Cotonete and Brazilian singer Di Melo. That wasn't the case in early summer 2018 when their first single, "A.E.I.O.U", landed in stores. The record became a sleeper hit, was later remixed by Dimitri From Paris and is now given the re-press treatment. The original version (side A) is an inspired fusion of warm, breezy Brazilian disco and jaunty jazz-funk with one of the strongest, catchiest choruses we've heard in years. It's utterly ace all told, as is the more spacey and synth-laden B-side "Dub" mix. If you don't already own a copy, do yourself a favour and grab one of these.
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 in stock $16.34
Yeh Yeh!
Cat: BGPS 050. Rel: 29 Mar 16
 
International
Yeh-Yeh! (2:01)
Get The Money (2:12)
Review: Cuban bandleader, composer and rumba magician Ramon Santamaria had a huge influence throughout his 40 year career, notably writing Coltrane's famous "Afro Blue". Here are two of many stand-out cuts from his 1963 album Watermelon Man! While most the album's focus was on his Herbie Hancock cover, it's tracks like these that really gave the album its spirit and unique character; "Yeh Yeh!" is a samba shaking horn-led cut laced with crackling percussion and party cries while "Get The Money" leans back with rhythm and blues sass and a rhythm that's as powerful as Ramon's legacy. Moneymaker shaking guaranteed.
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Tags: Samba | Jazz Funk | Cuban | Cuban Jazz
 in stock $10.12
Napoli Segreta Vol 2
VARIOUS
Cat: NG 03. Rel: 30 Mar 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Antonio Sorrentino - "Luna Lu" (4:34)
Tonica & Dominante - "Babilonia" (3:19)
Gibo & Pummarola Band - "Sexy Pummarola" (3:32)
Ara Macao - "Reflection" (4:34)
Tony Verde - "Calypso" (3:17)
Maria Kelly - "Dimme" (4:41)
Bernardino - "Sciummo" (unreleased mix) (4:01)
Armando Cusopoli - "Non C'e Sole" (3:43)
Tony Iglio - "Luci Di New York" (3:29)
Review: Two years ago New Guinea joined forces with Early Sounds Recordings to offer up a killer compilation of rare 1970s and early 80s disco, jazz-funk and electrofunk recordings from Napoli, the Italian city they call home. Such was the success of the set that they've decided to offer up this equally impressive sequel. Amongst the mostly ultra-obscure, little-known cuts you'll find a wealth of highlights, from the high-octane disco stomp of Tonica & Dominante's "Babilonia", the spacey boogie business that is Ara Macao's super-sweet "Reflection", the languid AOR-funk of Maria Kelly's "Dimme" and the low-slung jazz-funk brilliance of Tony Iglio's "Luci Di New York".
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 in stock $23.59
Say You'll Be Mine
Say You'll Be Mine (7" + insert)
Cat: MRB 7211. Rel: 14 Jul 23
 
Soul
Say You'll Be Mine (5:21)
Your Love Makes Me Crazy (6:27)
Review: A vault of formerly unreleased Don Blackman material recently surfaced via the Chicago DJ/producer/digger Marc Davis, who in recent years struck up a relationship with the children of the mysterious New York pianist and songwriter. Now this wealth of jams finally gets released: 40 years' worth of unheard Blackman - cassettes, CDs, discs, reel-to-reels, paperwork, even VHS tapes - inevitably once more reignites the obsessive fan interest in his music, which sprang from its already-mystical cult status in the rare funk and soul-digging world.
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 in stock $14.51
AOR Global Sounds Vol 4: 1977-1986
Charles MAURICE / VARIOUS
Cat: FVR 145LP. Rel: 22 Jan 19
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Arlana - "When You Call My Name" (3:24)
Omega Sunrise - "Too Hip" (4:35)
Jonathan Jr - "Hangin' On To You" (12" version) (5:33)
Isabelle Mayereau - "Orange Bleue" (2:27)
Oro - "Sasa" (3:42)
Fernando Toussaint - "Recuerdos Del Abuelo" (3:04)
Todd Mcclenathan - "High From Our Love" (5:08)
Mario Acquaviva - "Notturno Italiano" (4:22)
Special Occasion - "Flyin' To Santa Barbara" (12" version) (6:36)
Parenthese - "Come Back" (4:03)
Russ Long - "Never Was Love" (4:35)
Pacific Dreams - "Mellow Out" (4:19)
Miller Miller Miller & Sloan - "Key To My Heart" (2:39)
Scott Cunningham - "Blues Take You Over" (3:31)
Review: On his fourth exploration of the world of global "Adult Oriented Rock", French crate-digger Charles Maurice focuses on the period between 1977 and '86. That means a greater emphasis on synthesizers, dusty drum machines and the kind of sparkling melodies that would once have drifted from daytime radio at an alarming rate. There's much to enjoy throughout, from the dewy-eyed synth-soul of Arlana's "When You Call My Name" and the breezy boogie of Omega Sunrise's "Too Hip", to the sparse Balearic bliss of Isabelle Mayereau's "Orange Bleue", the flute-laden easy listening hum of Fernando Toussaint, the sax-happy '80s sleaze of Special Occasion's brilliant "Flyin' To Santa Barbara" and the jaunty Latino jazz-funk of "Mellow Out" by Pacific Dreams.
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 in stock $27.74
Life On Mars
Cat: ZS 93724. Rel: 01 Jan 90
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Life On Mars
The Sweetest Pain
 in stock $14.00
Fritz The Cat
Cat: MXMRK 2063. Rel: 23 Oct 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Fritz The Cat (Mr K edit) (4:44)
You Believed In Me (Mr K instrumental edit) (4:52)
Review: Mr. K's series of edits continues. Any self-respecting music head is well familiar with the Most Excellent Unlimited series from Mr K aka Danny Krivit by now, and the latest entry into it is another doozy on 45rpm. The A-side features an edit of the title tune from a 1972 Ralph Bakshi animation originally played by a top crew of San Francisco area musicians. It is a steamy funk workout in a Latin jazz style with plenty of reverb and DJ friendly grooves. Flip it over and you'll find a gem from Philadelphia's Executive Suite which In Mr. K's hands is lit up with addictive strings and driving rhythms that never let up.
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 in stock $11.67
Ola De Novo (The Remixes) (feat Kiko Navarro/Kaidi Tatham/Blair French/Ezel/Cee El Assaad/Chris Coco/John Beltran & John Arnold mixes)
AZTEC 2022 (Kiko Navarro Jazz Suite) (9:31)
Bliss Mode (Kaidi Tatham remix) (4:53)
Pour Le Moment (Blair French Revision) (4:39)
Rythm Of The Sun (Ezel remix) (7:11)
Get Away (Cee ElAssaad remix) (7:25)
Linda Sau Paulo (Chris Coco dub) (4:12)
Rhythm Of Sao Paolo (Beltran & Arnold Brazilian Blend) (5:27)
Review: Having thrown somewhat of a creative curveball with the launch of Latin and soul-centered project Sol Set, John Beltran hands over the Detroit collective's debut album Ola De Novo to a list of impressive global talent for the remix treatment. Kiko Navarro, Kaidi Tatham, Blair Frech, Ezel, Cee ElAssaad, Chris Coco and John Beltram with John Arnold all line up to do their duty, incorporating the sun kissed, percussion-heavy and exotically instrumented vibes into their more house and techno productions. Highlights include Cee ElAssaad's remix of 'Get Away', its gloriously optimistic vocal retained and re-purposed over light and nimble beats, and Chris Coco's dubby slow motion samba take on 'Linda Sau Paulo', but like the label says, it's All Good
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 in stock $19.19
Maria Fumaca
Cat: MRBLP 134. Rel: 01 Aug 16
 
Funk
Maria Fumaca (2:22)
Na Baixa Do Sapateiro (3:23)
Mr Funky Samba (3:39)
Caminho Da Roca (3:02)
Metalurgica (3:01)
Baiao (2:53)
Casa Forte (2:22)
Leblon Via Vaz Lobo (2:29)
Urubu Malandro (2:25)
Junia (3:39)
Review: Banda Black Rio were and still are an incredibly influential jazz-dance band from Brazil. Their three albums have been in any serious digger's back since then and, more recently, they've seen a renewed interest thanks to iconic British collectors and DJs such as Gilles Peterson and the rest of the London fusion crew. Maria Fumaca's tracks are the perfect balance between funk, jazz and disco, blending all three in one perfect shape for both the dancers and the armchair listeners. Tunes like "Na Baixa Do Sepateiro" focus on drums and hypnotic guitar solos, while others like "Caminho Da Roca" go deeper into the jazz end of the spectrum but still retain enough Brazilian tropical flare to make them an absolute pleasure on the dancefloors. A much recommended reissue, and one that would have cost you a fortune up until now. Mr Bongo in the place.
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 in stock $22.56
Water Get No Enemy
Water Get No Enemy (7" 再出版)
Cat: BBSR 020. Rel: 20 Feb 24
 
Funk
Water Get No Enemy (feat Eduardo Brecho) (4:07)
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (feat Juno) (3:16)
Review: Brazillian Yoruba artist Eduardo Brecho has been snapped up for this new series and limited run of 7"s on Barbershop Records. It features a pair of classic remakes starting with the cult Fela Kuti tune 'Water Get No Enemy.' His version is an uptempo take in which he sings purely in Yoruba and it is beautiful to hear. London poet Juno then joins in on the flip as the pair remake Gil Scott Heron's 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised'. It is a well-worn classic by now but takes on new charms in this sublime version.
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 in stock $14.26
Lovely (Edits)
Cat: GSC45 40. Rel: 11 Dec 23
 
Jazz
Lovely (Edits) (4:35)
13 (Edits) (5:09)
Review: Galaxy Sound Co. hits 40 releases deep with yet another buy-on-sight 7". This latest entry into the Sample Series kicks off with an edit of 'Lovely Is Today' by Eddie Harris from his 1968 album Plug Me In. It's steeped in delightfully conversational saxophone with rousing chords dancing beneath in a swinging 60s fashion. A real classy gem. On the flip, 'September 13' by Deodato gets reworked and is from his self-titled jazz-funk album. This one is more funky and it's led by some big, proud horn stabs and silky drum rumbles enriched with great synths. Another vital 45 from this fine label.
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Played by: Superbreak
Tags: Jazz Funk
 in stock $11.67
Demos (1973-75) Volume 1
Demos (1973-75) Volume 1 (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: FARO 210LP1. Rel: 28 May 19
 
Jazz
Prefacio (4:17)
Castelo (version 1) (3:40)
Melo Da Cuica (3:51)
Xingo (version 1) (4:54)
Laranjeiras (7:30)
Equipe 68 (5:36)
Unknown Jam (1:55)
Unknown Song For Mario Telles (3:49)
Review: Before they found fame with their 1975 debut album, Azymuth divided their time between working as backing musicians (attending recording sessions with some of Brazil's top talent) and recording experimental home demos. Recently rediscovered, these demos are finally being given a release thanks to the efforts of Far Out chief Joe Davis. There's much to admire on this first batch (a second volume is also available) of previously unheard early recordings, from the high-octane Brazilian funk insanity of "Prefacio" and Jimmy Smith-esque "Melo De Cuica", to the spacey samba/jazz-funk fusion of "Xingo (Version One)" and the relaxed, slow-burn brilliance of seven minute B-side opener "Laranjeiras".
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Tags: Brazilian | Jazz Funk
 in stock $26.95
From The Archive Vol 2
VOLCOV / VARIOUS
From The Archive Vol 2 (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: BBELP 399. Rel: 07 Sep 18
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Carleen Anderson - "All That Glitters" (3:59)
Collective Peace - "Let The Music Play" (5:44)
Ruth Koleva - "Turn It Around" (Eric Lau remix) (4:28)
The Rebirth - "Caterpillar" (3:57)
Ron Trent - "Ori Space" (7:16)
Ian O'Brien - "Spiraling Prism" (6:25)
Quentin Kane & Simon Sheldon - "The Blue Room" (feat TK Blue - Kaidi Tatham Shokazulu remix) (7:13)
Numbers - "Moonblood" (IG SOS mix) (7:18)
Honey Sweet - "I Put A Spell On You" (feat Cindy Mizelle) (9:37)
Harry Whitaker - "The After Life" (part 2) (6:50)
Review: Two years ago, Volcov set our pulses racing with From The Archive, a superb selection of killer cuts from the depth of his notoriously impressive record collection. Volume 2 is equally as inspired, though the focus is a little different. Whereas Volcov previously chose to concentrate on soul, funk and disco, this edition is far more widescreen in scope. So, we get soaring soul-jazz bliss (Collective Peace's "Let The Music Play"), head-nodding hip-hop soul (Eric Lau remixing Ruth Koleva), futurist jazz-funk (Ron Trent's wild but brilliant "Ori Space"), soul-fired broken beat (Volcov's own re-edit of Xantone Blacq's vintage remix of Intuit's "Planet Birth"), impeccable soundscape jazz ("Lawra" by Tony Williams) and much more besides.
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 in stock $25.67
Tightrope Walker
Cat: 9143. Rel: 01 Jan 90
 
Jazz
Pygmalion
Tightrope Walker
The Other Side Of The Coin (O Outro Lado Da Moeda)
Samba Da Barra
Tu Mi Delirio
Broken Key
If You'd Like To Know (Se Queres Saber)
Folklore
 in stock $11.40
Brazilian Dorian Dream (reissue)
Cat: FARO 219LP. Rel: 29 Oct 21
 
International
Brazilian Dorian Dream (5:37)
Facing East (4:43)
Jungle Cat (5:36)
That's What She Says (4:09)
Slaughter On Tenth Avenue (4:59)
Who Needs It (5:19)
Braziliana No 1 (9:04)
Review: By the time he recorded "Brazilian Dorian Dream" in 1976, Brazilian composer, musician, producer and bandleader Manfedo Fest had already worked on countless bossa-nova, samba and jazz albums, both in the United States and his native Brazil. Yet the album, which Far Out has now reissued, is like nothing else he recorded before or after - and not just because it was based on "the principle of the modal diatonic scales of the Dorian mode". Musically, it's deliciously vibrant and colourful, combining elements of his native Brazilian samba and bossa-nova with Azymuth style jazz-funk, American jazz-fusion, and futuristic, then cutting edge synthesizer sounds. Above all, though, the album strikes a near perfect balance between funkiness and the sweet sunniness that defines some of the greatest Brazilian music.
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 in stock $24.87
CUBA: Music & Revolution Culture Clash In Havana Experiments In Latin Music 1975-85 Vol 2
Juan Pablo Torres Y Algo Nuevo - "Y Que Bien" (4:23)
Orquesta Los Van Van - "Por Que Lo Haces" (4:09)
Los Latinos - "Quemando" (2:46)
Farah Maria - "Amame Y No Pienses Mas" (4:15)
FA 5 - "Muevete Con Las Fuerzas Del Corazon" (5:54)
Tambores De Enrique Bonne - "Como Arrullos De Palma" (2:49)
Ricardo Eddy Martinez - "Expresso Ritmico" (4:01)
Los Papines - "Solo De Tumba Y Bongo" (5:30)
Grupo Sintesis - "Aqui Estamos" (2:32)
Los Van Van - "Llegada" (2:03)
Grupo Raices Nuevas - "Baila Mi Guaguanco" (5:02)
Luis Carbonell - "La Rumba" (3:54)
Orquesta Riverside - "En Casa Del Trompo No Bailes" (3:02)
Juan Formel & Los Van Van - "Llegue, Llegue" (5:52)
Grupo Los Yoyi - "Tu No Me Puedes Conquistar" (3:05)
Los Papines - "Para Que Niegas?" (4:23)
Grupo De Experimentacion Sonora Del ICAIC - "Cuba Va!" (3:04)
Raul Gomez - "Luces En La Pista" (8:50)
Los Brito - "El 4-5-6" (2:48)
Leo Brouwer - "Tema De El Rancheador De La Naturaleza" (1:36)
Ricardo Eddy Martinez - "La 132" (4:18)
Los Reyes 73 - "Finalizo Un Amor" (3:37)
 in stock $35.00
Demos (1973-75) Volume 2
Demos (1973-75) Volume 2 (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: FARO 210LP2. Rel: 29 May 19
 
Jazz
Duro De Roer (4:07)
Manha (7:05)
Tempos Do Parana (7:37)
Bateria Do Mamao (1:05)
Quem Tem Medo (2:32)
Xingo (version 2) (4:28)
Juntos Mais Uma Vez (4:53)
Castelo (version 2) (6:08)
Review: Far Out takes a second deep dive into the previously unheard early demos of Brazilian jazz-funk greats Azymuth, offering up more unpolished gems recorded during the years as one of Brazil's most sought-after session bands. Interestingly, much of the material is closer in tone and style to their subsequent releases, though some of the rhythms, solos and basslines are arguably a little wilder and more experimental. Highlights include the fizzing opener "Duro De Roer", the sweaty and percussive brilliance of "Bateria Do Mamao", the Blaxploitation influenced spy-chase madness of "Quem Tem Medo" and the surprisingly smooth "Manha", the demo that eventually earned Azymuth a recording contract.
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 in stock $26.95
The Ladies Of Too Slow To Disco 2 (Love Record Stores 2020)
VARIOUS
The Ladies Of Too Slow To Disco 2 (Love Record Stores 2020) (limited gatefold 180 gram dark green vinyl 2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: HDYARE 006LTDLP. Rel: 20 Jun 20
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Terea - "Pretty Bird" (4:05)
Marti Caine - "Love The Way You Love" (5:32)
Diane Tell - "Mon Ami-E" (3:37)
Lulu - "I Love To Boogie" (3:22)
Karla Bonoff - "Isn'T It Always Love" (3:05)
Franne Golde - "Here I Go Fallin' In Love Again" (3:30)
Martee Lebous - "For David" (4:08)
Lonette Mckee - "The Way I Want To Touch You" (3:11)
Kristle Murden - "I Can'T Let Go" (3:49)
Janis Siegel - "Lovin' Eyes" (3:59)
Linda Tillery - "Womanly Way" (6:17)
Ullanda Mccullough - "I'Ll Just Die" (3:41)
Nicolette Larson - "Baby, Don'T You Do It" (3:35)
Valerie Carter - "The Story Of Love" (4:01)
Elkie Brooks - "The Rising Cost Of Love" (5:00)
Holly Near - "Back Off" (3:57)
Played by: Manu Archeo
 in stock $15.29
This Is Your Woman
This Is Your Woman (limited 12")
Cat: BK 083. Rel: 27 Nov 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
This Is Your Woman (5:31)
I'll Never Give You Up (4:00)
This Is You (dub Wise) (5:22)
I'll Never Give You Up (instrumental) (3:39)
Review: Brit-funk group Cloud made a big impact back in the 80s. They were part of an exciting and emerging scene that fused funk, soul, jazz and more and their catalogue continues to get plenty of attention even now, decades on. Backatcha last served up their Visions EP back in February and now they look to their This Is Your Woman 12" which opens with the title track complete with its brilliant female vocals and low-key funky disco beats. There is also the high-speed and super cool grooves of 'I'll Never Give You Up' which fans of Freez will love, then a couple of dubs and instrumentals on the flip.
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Big 5 Boogie
Cat: VOOM 001. Rel: 30 Mar 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
I'm So Strong Now (4:10)
I'm So Strong Now (Fred Spider & Made In Africa remix) (3:48)
Hook It Up (Simbad & Fred Spider Dico Jazz edit) (4:34)
Hook It Up (DJ Turmix New York Boogie rework) (7:07)
Review: Reissued from a 1981 album known as 'I Feel It Rising', Doctor Rhythm's most infectious single ever, 'I'm So Strong Now', hears a reissue on Voom Voom South. "What does it matter to you, if you hurt my pride?" sings the 80s South African supergroup's lead singer, as a lumbering slow string-centric soul bit unveils itself for the humble listener. Following that up are three remixes, one of the A track and two of the group's hustling disco number 'Hook It Up'. A varied, though unmatchably energetic disco release for the heads out there.
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 in stock $15.03
Love Was Never Your Goal
Cat: BLACKLP 010. Rel: 20 Oct 22
 
Deep House
Take Me Away (4:00)
Start Again (2:03)
En Route (2:53)
Catch The Sun (3:50)
Proxima Centauri (3:49)
Warp 7 (4:02)
Ubliation Light Years Away (2:47)
Don't Stall (3:35)
UNIA (3:54)
Review: Dego's latest album is a focused, strip down affair that benefits greatly from extensive lead vocals courtesy of his latest collaborator, rising star Samii. As you'd expect, a few other 2000 Black regulars (Matt Lord, Mr Mensah and Kaidi Tatham) also lend a hand here and there, adding extra layers of warming, jazz-funk influenced musicality to a set rooted in broken beat, modern soul and the jazzier end of the dancefloor spectrum. Highlights come thick and fast, with our picks of an inspired bunch including acid-flecked, deep broken soul number 'En Route', the classic Kaidi and Dego style jazz-funk business 'Proxima Centauri', the sun-soaked brilliance of 'Warp 7' and the neo-boogie excellence of 'Don't Stall'.
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Disco Mystic: Select Remixes Volume 1
Cat: NAYA 005. Rel: 06 Oct 23
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
I Am Song (Sing Me) (Yuksek remix) (4:24)
Space Talk (Maurice Fulton remix) (7:02)
Lies (Kraak & Smaak remix) (4:01)
One Night Affair (Turbotito & Ragz remix) (6:35)
Right Down Here (Psychemagik remix) (6:14)
I'm Gonna Dance (Jitwam remix) (4:39)
Review: Naya Beat, which translates from Hindi as 'new beat', continues on its mission to unearth foundational sounds from the subcontinent and South Asian diaspora through reissues, remixes and compilations. On this new long player the label has tracked down the original stems and recordings of Puthli's most seminal albums, including 'The Devil is Loose', and has worked with her to select a series of producers to add their own spin to the vocal source material. As such we get plenty of sublime deep disco sounds with a real cosmic twist from the likes of Maurice Fulton, Psychemagik, Turbotito & Ragz and many more.
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 in stock $23.33
Too Slow To Disco 4
VARIOUS
Too Slow To Disco 4 (limited gatefold translucent purple vinyl 2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: HDYARE 08LPLTD. Rel: 09 Sep 22
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
The Dukes - "Mystery Girl" (4:40)
Prime Time Band - "Fall In Love In Outer Space" (2:55)
Kenny Nolan - "You're So Beautiful Tonight" (4:50)
Peter Skellern - "Now That I Need You" (4:09)
Marc Jordan - "Generalities" (4:21)
Severin Browne - "Stay" (2:27)
The Faragher Brothers - "Stay The Night" (3:46)
Alan Price - "Groovy Times" (5:54)
James Felix - "Open Up" (4:19)
Hirth Martinez - "Altogether Alone" (3:55)
Max Leake - "Tell Me The Reasons Why" (4:41)
Stephen Encinas - "Music In Me" (3:54)
Eric Andersen - "Can't Get You Out Of My Life" (2:55)
Jimmie Spheeris - "Beautiful News" (2:43)
Jeanine Otis & Heikki Sarmanto - "Magic Song" (4:32)
Pleasure - "Nothin' To It" (4:06)
Review: Since launching eight years ago, Too Slow To Disco has now become the go-to compilation series for all those interested in AOR disco, glossy West Coast blue-eyed soul, yacht rock and slow-motion disco. This belated fourth instalment - volume three landed in stores five years ago - is every bit as alluring as its predecessors, with an even more obscurity-heavy track listing. Highlights are naturally plentiful, with our picks including the eyes-closed wonder of James Felix's deliciously loved-up 'Open Up', the low-slung shuffle of 'Music In Me' by Stephen Enchilidas, the synth-splashed Balearic rock haziness of Jimmie Spheeris's 'Beautiful News', and the quietly funky brilliance of Severin Browne's 'Stay'
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Sol (reissue)
Sol (reissue) (limited 180 gram vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MAR 18. Rel: 30 Oct 20
 
Funk
Maranatha (5:54)
Patrice (5:42)
El Que Se Fue (7:40)
Squeeze (3:59)
Someday (4:31)
You Don't Understand (3:20)
Bird Of Beauty (4:22)
Review: James Gallardo & Sol released their collaborative debut album in 1975 in a burst of bright colour and next-level musicianship. There's a fiery, rockist spirit running through the over driven guitar cartwheeling through "Maranatha", but there's equal space for measured grooves and Gallardo's expressive horn playing. Mellower moments like "Patrice" let in a more soulful side of the project, while "El Que Se Fue" nods to the Latin roots of Sol. Expansive, bold and inventive, this is a treasure for jazz funk heads, marking the first official repress since the first copies slipped out many moons ago.
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Tags: Latin | Jazz Funk | Latin Funk
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Mulatu Of Ethiopia (reissue)
Cat: STRUT 129LP. Rel: 19 May 17
 
International
Mulatu (5:02)
Mascaram Setaba (2:50)
Dewel (4:14)
Kulunmanqueleshi (2:14)
Kasalefkut hulu (2:29)
Munaye (3:35)
Chifara (7:03)
 in stock $21.51
45s Collection
45s Collection (double 7")
Cat: DYNAM 7068/7069. Rel: 05 Feb 20
 
Funk
Platano Split (4:49)
Culzean (3:16)
Castle Battle (2:51)
Hang Out (2:23)
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Esperanto
Esperanto (gatefold LP)
Cat: FVR 172LP. Rel: 26 Aug 21
 
Funk
Cosa Suave (5:04)
Hermoso Dia (4:26)
Alegria (7:07)
Vereda Tropical (2:56)
Caucaguita (4:26)
Angela La Espanola (8:55)
Ticket To Ride (4:44)
Cancion Para Un Osito De Peluche (0:52)
Review: Esperanto is widely heralded as a Venezuelan jazz-Ffsion masterpiece. It was first released in 1980 and is a real collector's item that is hard to find an expensive. French label Favourite now presents a first ever reissue of the eponymous LP that was recorded in Caracas by a number of talented musicians. It has strong Latin and funk overtones. Squelchy synth sounds and is a must-have for anyone interested in this fine fusion sound. The band started off playing jam sessions that grew ever more refined to the point that they eventually lay down this enduring masterclass.
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El Bobo
El Bobo (7")
Cat: MAR 087. Rel: 16 Feb 24
 
Funk
Webster Lewis - "El Bobo" (4:05)
The Spirit Of Atlanta - "Freddie's Alive & Well" (4:24)
Review: As the Mad About label hurtles towards release number 100 it looks to the talents of Webster Lewis and The Spirit of Atlanta for two more fiery gems on a very useful 7". There are hints of Library music in the noodling melodies of the A-side jam 'El Bobo'. It has jazz-funk keys and organic drum rhythms gently tumbling below the Rhodes magic up top. The Spirit Of Atlanta's 'Freddie's Alive & Well' then picks up the pace with a more high-speed and 60s-influenced jazz-funk sound featuring some buttery smooth vocals up top. Two effective jams for sure.
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Trio Mocoto
Cat: MRBLP 189. Rel: 11 Feb 19
 
International
Nao Adianta (4:02)
O Meu Violao (3:29)
A Rosa (3:52)
Xuxu Melao (3:16)
Doca (4:00)
Toda Tarde (3:30)
Sossega Malandro (3:11)
Dile (6:45)
Onde Anda Voce (2:51)
Que Nega E Essa (5:17)
Review: First released back in 1977, Trio Mocoto's second eponymous album has long been a favorite with collectors of "MPB" - the most Brazilian of popular music styles. Thanks to the dusty-fingered diggers at Mr Bongo, the album is now available again on wax for the first time since 1980 (and, of course, for a fraction of the cost of an original copy). Like many of the greatest MPB albums of the period, the album's ten tracks brilliantly blend elements of samba, string-laden easy listening, soul, jazz-funk and fusion, with the band's strong group vocals and luscious instrumentation guaranteeing a warm, sun-kissed vibe throughout.
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Tags: MPB | Brazilian | Samba | Jazz Funk | Brazilian Funk
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Expansions
Expansions (limited transparent green vinyl LP)
Cat: BCR 095LPC2. Rel: 16 Jul 21
 
Funk
Tough Victory (3:11)
Space (2:32)
Raise It Up (2:37)
My Jamaican Dub (2:40)
I Need Somebody To Love Tonight (4:01)
Dirt Off Your Shoulder (2:53)
Getting Nasty (3:04)
Blow Your Cover (2:34)
Represent (3:23)
The Healer (2:50)
Les Fleur (3:20)
Squaring The Circles (3:29)
Review: The latest must-cop record from the good people at Big Crown is a real summer special. Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band serve up some seriously soul-enriching grooves, with the impossibly warm and good time vibes that come from steel drums on each and every one. The beats are rooted in funk, with fat bass and expressive horn work bring each one to life. There are sojourns into dub, disco and jazz, and the whole thing bris with so much character and personality that it cannot but put a smile on your face.
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Back To Rhythm
Cat: MRBLP 191. Rel: 11 Apr 19
 
International
I've Got To Use My Imagination (3:53)
Bongo Rock (2:43)
Do It Til You're Satisfied (3:56)
Hey Jude (4:04)
El Condor Pasa (4:11)
Pick Up The Pieces (4:45)
Love Is The Answer (3:36)
I Shot The Sheriff (4:16)
Let's Start (3:50)
Boogie On Raggae Woman (5:18)
Review: Originally released in 1975, "Back To Rhythm" is one of the crowning glories of Akira Ishikawa's glittering career. The Japanese drummer turned his hand to countless wonderful records over his career, but this one was surely one of the best. Mr Bongo seem to think so, and they're giving it a proper reissue treatment. There are funk breaks galore embedded in this joyously upbeat, irresistibly groovy sound, where the horns parp with clarity and the guitar licks cartwheel through airy mixes. Managing to be both fulsome and loud without coming over too heavy, Ishikawa's sprightly take on instrumental funk has never sounded better than on this release.
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14
14 (12")
Cat: JWTWN 014. Rel: 30 Nov 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Track 1 (7:12)
Track 2 (5:49)
Track 3 (6:10)
Review: Just What The World Needs returns to their own self-titled label with a 14th outing of fiery disco heat. This is potent music that melds together jazz, funk and soul with a lashing of synth goodness. The opener is a real driver with emotive gospel vocals and mad jazz keys. Second is a slower jam with a more dreamy feel then the flip side comes on strong with jazz say leading the way beneath vaping chords and funky, smooth drums. Last of all is a supercharged leftfield bomb with explosive cosmic synths and the sort of energy that stands out in any set.
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Another Late Night (reissue)
GROOVE ARMADA / VARIOUS
Another Late Night (reissue) (180 gram vinyl 2xLP + insert + MP3 download code)
Cat: ALNLP 05. Rel: 26 Oct 23
 
Funky/Club House
Groove Armada - "Fly Me To The Moon" (Exclusive Cover version) (4:01)
BRS - "Lovin' Me" (Dubtribe mix) (8:04)
Good Together - "(We Can) Work It Out" (Underwater Trumpet mix) (8:15)
Tim Love Lee - "Java Jam" (5:52)
Open Door - "Breathe" (6:18)
Kleeer - "Tonight" (5:06)
Roy Ayers - "The Memory" (4:33)
Metro Area - "Miura" (6:44)
Kimbu Kimra - "Raise The Dead" (Love From San Francisco dub) (5:52)
Don Ray - "Standing In The Rain" (6:33)
Al Green - "Truth N' Time" (3:39)
Shuggie Otis - "Strawberry Letter 23" (3:57)
Mr Fingers - "Can You Feel It" (5:48)
Aretha Franklin - "Day Dreaming" (3:50)
Loose Ends - "Feel The Vibe" (4:16)
Sir Patrick Moore - "Peepshow" (part 1 - Exclusive Spoken Word) (5:03)
Review: Groove Armada proven so adept at putting totters intimate late nigh sound tracks that they have made not one, not two, but three different entires into this legendary and long running series. And each one has its own equally special vibe. This one finds the pairing digging into the new York disco of Metro Area, the funk of Roy Ayers, the classic house of Mr Fingers and the gorgeousness of Shuggie Otis. It's as good an after the afterparty mix as you could wish to hear so we're delighted it is being reissue.
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Tokyo Crossover Night 2023: Shuya Okino's Unreleased Tracks
Shuya OKINO / VARIOUS
Cat: ZLCP 429. Rel: 24 Jul 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Kyoto Jazz Massive - "The Mask" (Aartek Jets remix)
Kyoto Jazz Massive - "Get It Together" (Shuya Okino & Root Soul remix)
Kyoto Jazz Sextet - "Still In Love" (feat Navasha Daya)
Kyoto Jazz Quartet - "Transend Me"
Echoes Of A New Dawn Ochestra - "Substream"
Kyoto Jazz Massive - "This Feeling" (Young Pulse & ATN Mochi Men remix)
Root Soul - "Feeling Good" (feat Leon King - Shuya Okino Re edit)
Miomatic - "Step Into Our Life" (Shuya Okino re-edit)
Shuya Okino - "Shine" (feat Diviniti - Root Soul Boogie remix with Soki Kimura)
Shuya Okino - "The Light" (feat Ruth Koleva)
Review: Complementing the fresh single 'Shine', released at the very same time, 'Tokyo Crossover Night 2023' is a compilation album by various artists selected by Shuya Okino, esteemed Japanese disco and broken beat DJ/producer. Kyoto Jazz Sextet, DJ Kawasaki, J.A.M and Shuya Okino himself all crop up on this veritable razzmatazzer, amounting to yet another worthy contribution to the label Village Again Japan, and the Tokyo crossover scene they occupy at large.
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Late Night Tales
JAMIROQUAI / VARIOUS
Late Night Tales (180 gram vinyl 2xLP + art print + MP3 download code)
Cat: ALNLP 10. Rel: 21 Dec 23
 
Funk
The Pointer Sisters - "Happiness" (3:58)
Commodores - "Girl, I Think The World About You" (4:34)
Rufus & Chaka Khan - "Once You Get Started" (4:27)
Johnny Hammond - "Fantasy" (7:26)
Ramsey Lewis - "Whisper Zone" (3:01)
Leon Ware - "What's Your Name" (4:12)
Ashford & Simpson - "Stay Free" (5:24)
Kleeer - "Tonight's The Night" (7:12)
Dexter Wansel - "I'll Never Forget (My Favourite Disco)"
Sister Sledge - "Pretty Baby"
Jose Feliciano - "California Dreamin'"
Dexter Wansel - "Life On Mars"
Lalo Schifrin - "Theme From Enter The Dragon" (main Title) (2:17)
Marvin Gaye - "Here, My Dear" (2:49)
Patrice Rushen - "Music Of The Earth" (3:52)
Brian Blessed - "The White City" (part 3) (10:39)
Review: The Late Night Tales series is an absolute bastion of late-night parties back at yours after a heavy club session, or maybe even on a Sunday morning to welcome you to a day of being hungover. Everyone who is everyone had made their entry over the years and used the chance to show off a different side to their sound and that is just what cosmic disco funkster Jamiroquai did when he stopped up. Now his fine choices get pressed up to four sides of vinyl for this fine reissue.
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Super Nova Samba Funk (Record Store Day RSD 2021)
Super Nova Samba Funk (Record Store Day RSD 2021) (limited translucent yellow vinyl LP)
Cat: FARO 159LPX. Rel: 21 Jun 21
 
Funk
Louis Lane (feat Seu Jorge & Mano Brown) (3:51)
Super Nova Samba Funk (9 No Samba) (3:25)
America Do Sul (4:38)
Isabela (feat Elza Soares & Cesar Camargo Mariano) (3:57)
Irere (feat Gilberto Gil) (5:18)
Samba Nova (4:13)
Quem Vem La (feat Marcio Local) (3:49)
Deixa Estar (feat Aleh) (4:34)
Lindos Olhos (feat Seu Jorge & Don Pixote) (3:45)
Aos Pes Do Redentor (feat Caetano Veloso) (3:27)
Review: Brazilian heavyweights Seu Jorge, Marcio Local, Elza Soares and Cesar Camargo Mariano all make up the legendary Banda Black Rio band. This was their much anticipate comeback album originally put out in 2001. Far Out have now secured reissue rights and serve up a special edition with two tracks that have never previously been on vinyl. They are 'Irere (feat. Gilberto Gil)' and 'Aos Pes Do Redentor (feat. Caetano Veloso)' and they sit with silky jazz-soul gems like 'Louis Lane' and contemporary samba jams like 'Samba Nova' with some exquisite guitar playing.
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Brighter Tomorrow (reissue)
Brighter Tomorrow (reissue) (eco vinyl 10" limited to 100 copies)
Cat: 10 EXP 20151ECO. Rel: 07 Sep 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Tom Browne - "Brighter Tomorrow" (feat Carol Woods) (6:12)
Diplomats Of Soul - "Brighter Tomorrow" (feat Incognito & Imaani) (5:53)
Review: Expansion's offshoot label is back with a second release and for the occasion have put together a special eco vinyl 10" here that is strictly limited to just 100 copies and is fully deserving of that treatment: Tom Browne Feat. Carol Woods combined to great effect in the 80s on this soul classic that now gets a first-ever single release. It's the sort of immediately heartwarming tune that draws from soul, jazz funk, disco and more to cook up a steamy and excellent groove. On the flip is Diplomats Of Soul with their own super cover of 'Brighter Tomorrow' featuring Brit funk and acid jazz greats Incognito & Imaani.
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Salsoul
Salsoul (2xLP)
Cat: SALSADELP 001. Rel: 03 Nov 04
 
Funk
Mi Nube
Muchacho Ordinario
When Sunny Gets Blue
Mujer Mia
Fin
Latin Strut
Johnny
Peace, Friendship, Solidarity
Aftershower Funk
Continental Square Dance
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Big 5 Boogie #2
Cat: VOOM 002. Rel: 14 Nov 23
 
Deep House
Take It Easy (5:18)
Take It Easy (SMBD & Fred Spider remix) (4:34)
Take It Easy (Aroop Roy Rweork) (6:29)
African Sunrise (5:57)
African Sunrise (Kid Fonque Refix) (8:35)
Review: House music has been huge in South Africa for some time, and not just in the underground but everywhere - it can be heard on radio, bleeding from car stereos and out of boomboxes all over the townships. It has its own distinctive twist and influences and some of those are explored on this new Voom Voom 12", which is just the second from this label. It features different remixes of two originals and all are steeped in sun-drenched synths, with funky Afro rhythms underpinning the lush vocals. A heart warming EP of real house depth.
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Glucklich VI
Rainer TRUBY / VARIOUS
Cat: CPT 6171. Rel: 14 Jul 23
 
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
The Matheus Combo - "Aderico" (3:25)
Christian Knobel - "Sambomambo" (8:16)
Wutrio - "Hallo Hoppel" (3:34)
Midnight Gigolos - "Brother Samba" (5:54)
Marcia Maria - "Brasil Nativo" (5:03)
Debbie Cameron & Richard Boone - "Stop Foolin' Yourself" (3:14)
A Bossa Eletrica - "Sob A Luz Do Sol" (5:06)
Guillermo Reuter - "Mr Jenkins" (3:37)
Jean Marc Jafet - "Offering" (5:47)
Jon Lucien - "Come With Me To Rio" (4:13)
Sonzeira - "The Mystery Of Man" (Rainer Truby & Corrado Bucci presents Truccy remix) (8:23)
Grupo Ebano - "Pe No Chao" (3:31)
Review: This is a new compilation album by the German DJ and producer Rainer Truby, coming as the sixth installment of the Glucklich series, which aims to showcase the best in contemporary jazz and jazz-adjacent music on an international scale. It's the latest to top up a longstanding series, which has been going since 1994. What one might call nu-jazz, broken beat and nu-soul appears across as string of contributions from the likes of Kyoto Jazz Massive, Nicola Conte, Jazzanova, Quantic and more on this slinky curator's gem.
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Jazz Carnival (reissue)
Jazz Carnival (reissue) (coloured vinyl 12")
Cat: MRC 101COLOUR. Rel: 25 Oct 16
 
Funk
Jazz Carnival (9:33)
Fly Over The Horizon (Voo Sobre O Horizonte) (5:54)
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Jazz Carnival
Cat: MSP 101. Rel: 19 Aug 22
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Jazz Carnival (9:30)
Jazz Carnival (Space Jazz mix) (6:15)
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Guest Mini Edits No 3
Guest Mini Edits No 3 (limited white vinyl 7")
Cat: CUTSX 006W. Rel: 16 May 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Breezy Lady (Guest edit) (3:44)
Central Timing (Guest edit) (3:34)
Review: Publicity-shy re-editor Guest has been responsible for some fine re-edits on the Cuts imprint, including this two-track drop of 'mini edits'. What's on offer is summery, sun-splashed and light-touch, edit wise, with the shadowy producer merely rearranging the two cuts to emphasise certain sections and omit others. The results are impressive, particularly A-side 'Breezy Lady', a slap bass-propelled, spiritually enriching rework of an old Japanese jazz-funk gem smothered in luscious orchestration and loose-limbed drumming. On 'Central Timing', Guest turns their attention to a superb slab of electro-not-electro (think Alan Parsons Project mixed with Cat Stevens' 'Was Dog A Doughnut') from 1982, turning the track into a cosmic, break-sporting dancefloor classic-in-waiting.
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Tudo Ben: Jorge Ben Covered
VARIOUS
Cat: MRBLP 265. Rel: 24 Mar 23
 
International
Salinas - "Tenha Fe, Pois Amanha Um Lindo Dia Vai Nascer" (2:52)
Elza Soares - "Pulo, Pulo" (2:08)
Sonia Santos - "Speed" (4:15)
Osmar Milito - "Rita Jeep" (2:20)
Wilson Simonal - "Zazueira" (3:10)
Osmar Milito - "Quem Mandou" (2:27)
Doris Monteiro - "Se Voce Quiser Mas Sem Bronquear" (3:00)
Wilson Simonal - "Que Pena" (2:54)
Osmar Milito - "Morre O Burro, Fica O Homem" (2:31)
Os Originais do Samba - "La Vem Salgueiro" (3:23)
Os Brazoes - "Carolina, Carol Bela" (2:06)
Wilson Simonal - "Crioula" (3:18)
Claudette Soares - "Eles Querem E Amar" (2:43)
Os Incriveis - "Vendedor De Bananas" (3:46)
Wilson Simonal - "Brasil, Eu Fico" (2:15)
Cyro Aguiar - "Rei Do Maracatu" (2:02)
Wilson Simonal - "Resposta" (3:09)
Elza Soares - "Mas Que Nada" (2:25)
Wilson Simonal - "Pais Tropical" (3:30)
Os Originais do Samba - "Cade Tereza" (4:34)
Marijo - "Fio Maravilha" (3:53)
Os Originais do Samba - "Tenha Fe, Pois Amanha Um Lindo Dia Vai Nascer" (2:42)
Os Brazoes - "Que Maravilha" (2:26)
Os Mutreteiros Grilados - "Cosa Nostra" (4:31)
Os Originais do Samba - "Falador Passa Mal" (3:13)
Review: We're not short of compilations and reissues celebrating Jorge Ben's recordings, but what about the many times the Brazilian icon's work has been covered over the years? That's the mission Mr Bongo went on for this compilation, looking to fellow Brazilian legends like Elza Soares, Claudette Soares and Wilson Simonal alongside artists such as Marijo, Os Brazoes, and Doris Monteiro. From MPB and batacuda to samba and bossa nova, there's a whole heap of styles covered here, and after initially being released as a CD-only comp more than 10 years ago, now it's getting a vinyl pressing with shiny new artwork.
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Tags: MPB | Brazilian | Samba | Bossa Nova | Jazz Funk
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Nacao Africa
Cat: FVR 162. Rel: 27 May 20
 
Funk
Canto Da Bahia (6:05)
Dia De Verao (5:26)
Guerreiro Yoruba (6:38)
Nacao Africa (4:49)
Copacabana (4:02)
Canto De Iemanja (5:40)
Nacao Africa (part 2) (4:03)
Review: Eagle eyed diggers might have spotted Camarao Orkestra's excellent Nacao Africa 12" single dropping last year on Favorite Recordings. Now the promise of that single has been followed up with this wonderful album - a scintillating blend of Latin jazz, funk, samba, Afrobeat and much more besides. The playing is second to none, not least the gorgeous Rhodes on "Dia De Verao", and the energy pivots nimbly across these seven tracks to make for a varied but cohesive listen. Uptempo "Guerreiro Yoruba" is an infectious stomper, while "Copacabana" captures a cool 70s funk vibe that wouldn't sound out of place on a Rufus & Chaka Khan record. With the title track bringing the perfect laid back party flavour too, there's a lot to savour on this album, not least while the sun is shining.
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Fusion Global Sounds Vol 2: 1976-1984
VARIOUS
Cat: FVR 190LP. Rel: 21 Nov 23
 
Jazz
Lerma De La Cruz - "Free" (4:34)
Nivaldo Ornelas - "Cactus" (6:59)
Krystyna Pronko - "Oto Przyczyna" (3:48)
Bobby Martinez - "Pendulum" (4:29)
Tom Grant - "Mystified" (7:35)
Nivaldo Ornelas - "Los Angeles" (5:03)
Carlos Mendes - "Oamoreomar" (2:03)
Dana Kaproff - "Brownstones" (5:17)
Review: Favorite Recordings returns with the second edition of its compilation series: Fusion Global Sounds. Comprising eight rare and hidden tracks produced between 1976 and 1984 in various parts of the world, this hot-off-the-plate comp delivers a mighty-fine array of dynamic, soul-feeding jazz, soul, disco, jazz and funk delicacies. As a fine collector of jazz-funk and fusion for many years, curator Charles Maurice can be credited for sourcing the ingredients for and cooking up this fine spread of forgotten entrees, this time brought together by a common Brazilian influence.
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