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Singles
Maria Fumaca
Cat: BRZ45 056. Rel: 13 Oct 16
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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I See A World
Cat: ATH 172. Rel: 30 Jan 25
I See A World (3:33)
GIve Me Love (Always) (3:44)
Review: Get your hips and heart around this bit of L.A. boogie by the elusive Ben White and you cannot help but feel better. It is a highly sought-after rarity that disco collectors have been fawning over since forever. It was originally reissued as a 45 by the great Athens of the North and now comes this 7" version which was sourced from Andy Noble, who has often helped the label out before. It features two sides of exceptional modern soul and boogie that blend rhythm and grove in magical ways that are never going to age. 'I See A World' has lovely and tender falsetto vocals and 'Give Me Love (Always)' is more of a party starter.
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Tags: Jazz Funk
 in stock $22.10
The Bird Part 3
Cat: AR 010-3. Rel: 16 Jun 25
Love & Happiness (3:31)
How Can I Forget You (3:34)
Review: Adeen Records is back with its The Bird series and this time Cad73 is the one at the buttons. First up he flips the age old classic 'Love and Happiness' into a smooth and seductive sound with lush chords and warming melodies. Flip it over and you will find a rework of 'How Can I Forget You' which becomes a Northern Soul great with big hooks and driving rhythms that will get big reactions in the club. Two different but equally effective and cultured cuts.
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The Bird Part 4
Cat: AR 010-4. Rel: 16 Jun 25
Hogin' Machine (3:31)
Safari In D (5:30)
Review: The Bird series is back once again with a fourth offering and it is label founder Jason Wilkins who takes care of this one under his Camille moniker. It kicks off with a flip of 'Hogin' Machine' that has raw and dusty drums and funky basslines that keep on coming and keep you locked. things slow down n the B-Side with 'Safari in D'. This one becomes a more mellow and laidback sound that offer a different take on an original by L'Eclair. The bass is warm and melodic, the drums loveably lazy and the keys jazzy and pensive. Super stuff for lo-fi lovers.
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Congress Productions
Congress Productions (limited 12")
Cat: BK 084. Rel: 27 Nov 23
Congress - "Neptune" (5:46)
Gozalez - "Kevin's Funk" (2:46)
D'ailie - "Live It Up" (feat Janice Hoyte) (5:22)
D'ailie - "Live It Up" (instrumental) (4:13)
Review: This latest is a reissue of a Congress Productions EP featuring their seminal 'Neptune'. The much-sampled early 80s jazz-funk classic comes in original form next to two unreleased cuts. The first is a rare boogie cut 'Live It Up' that has been extended for more dancefloor heft having first been dropped under the D'aile' alias as a B-side. Then comes 'Kevin's Funk' which is named in reference to Incognito trumpet player Kevin Robinson, who played as part of a Congress-associated line-up for this session.
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Soopastole Edits Vol 2 (reissue)
Soopastole Edits Vol 2 (reissue) (7" limited to 250 copies)
Cat: SSR 202WL. Rel: 27 Jan 25
Kool & The Gang - "Give It Up" (DJ Soopasoul edit) (4:02)
Aretha Franklin - "Rock Steady" (DJ Soopasoul edit) (3:30)
Review: Jalapeno jive maestro Soupasoul had another standout year, in 2024 and only heightened his reputation for crafting exceptional edits that bring new life into funk standards and hidden gems. With a sharp focus on the groove-rich breaks, he is back once again with another instalment that will ignite dance floors everywhere. This time his scorching rework of 'Give It Up' spotlights dynamic horn interplay and soulful jazzy choruses and 'Rock Steady' celebrates Aretha's powerful vocals paired with a killer breakbeat. These finely tuned edits honour the originals while adding fresh energy.
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Turn Up The Music
Cat: FSR 133. Rel: 18 Jan 24
Turn Up The Music (5:54)
Turn Up The Music (instrumental) (6:13)
Review: Freestyle 'Turn Up The Music' courtesy of this new 12" from Roy Hamilton, Cosmo Bowen and Dennis Palmer. The trio worked together way back in the 80s and back then it was as part of a nine-piece outfit known as Breeze. Anyone who attended the iconic Ronnie Scott's in London back then will probably have heard them play upstairs with the likes of Hi Tension and Gonzalez. In 1984 they decided to lay down this one and only 12" on the HBS label they ran. It's a stomper but a laid-back one that is now well in demand on the funk and soul scene.
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Tags: Jazz Funk
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Brexit Funk
Cat: CHUWANAGA 015. Rel: 27 Sep 24
Brexit Funk (7:33)
Peckham Night (6:39)
Peckham Night (dub) (6:39)
Review: Jeroboam serves up the tongue-in-cheek title 'Brexit Funk' on Chuwanaga and is sure to get you moving as a result. There is some serious sunshine and Brit-funk loveliness to the title track. It is lit up with vibes keys and irresistible funk basslines that all brim with good-time fun. 'Peckham Night' is a more sultry and steamy sound for when the sun is setting thanks to its lazy drums and splashy cymbals all topped with some smoky trumpet soul. A dub mix rounds out with even deeper-cut grooves and romantic melodies. Three grown-up delights for sure.
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So Tender
So Tender (limited 7")
Cat: MRB 7224. Rel: 29 Nov 24
So Tender (6:09)
Games (instrumental) (3:55)
Review: Medium Wave Band's 'So Tender' is a smooth, late-night jazz slow jam with sultry, soulful vocals that feel oddly familiar. The B-side, 'Games (Instrumental)' delivers a perfect example of Britfunk and UK jazz-funk with a bass-driven groove reminiscent of Elite Records releases. Surprisingly, this 7" was a private press by the band and not released on a label. The lineup featured Elliot Browne, Ron Lyseight, Andrew Proverbs, Tony Peart, Paul Snook, Linton Levy, and the stunning vocals of Jaki Graham, best known for her hit 'Could It Be I'm Falling in Love.' Only 200 copies were pressed, mainly sold in Birmingham, and so this is a cult classic for many and a welcome reissue.
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Tags: Jazz Funk
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Konbini Klassics Vol 1
Cat: KK 001. Rel: 08 Nov 24
Soichi Noriki - "Do What You Do"
Cosmos - "Midnight Shuffle"
Review: This 7" vinyl marks the inauguration of the new Konbini Klassics label and it features expertly curated city pop and funk gems from Japan's golden era. The A-side offers 1983's 'Do What You Do' which is a relaxed synth-driven track with irresistibly catchy vocals. On the B-side you can enjoy the sounds of Cosmos, the all-female supergroup who deliver their slap-funk classic 'Midnight Shuffle' with its big horns, funky bass and twinkling synth melodies. A perfect 45 rpm gem, this release brings Japan's iconic sounds back to life and then some.
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House Party
House Party (12" Nachpressung)
Cat: RPO 100. Rel: 16 May 25
Fred Wesley - "House Party"
The JB's - "Pass The Peas"
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Alben
Demos (1973-75) Volume 1
Demos (1973-75) Volume 1 (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: FARO 210LP1. Rel: 28 May 19
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
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Expansions
Expansions (limited transparent green vinyl LP)
Cat: BCR 095LPC2. Rel: 16 Jul 21
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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Ola De Novo
Cat: AGM 001. Rel: 04 Jul 22
Aztec (2022) (5:01)
Let's Get Away (5:42)
Bliss Mode (5:02)
Rhythm Of The Sun (5:03)
O Amor Esta No Ar (4:01)
Linda Sao Paulo (4:17)
Sugarloaf (2:16)
Beija Flor (1:19)
Pour Le Moment (For Now) (5:22)
Review: Sol Set is a Detroit-based collective, an amalgamation of composers, musicians, artists and vocalists brought together by producer John Beltran, whose new label All Good Music chooses its debut album for its inaugural release. John Beltran and Shane Donnelly preside over seven sumptuous and confident slices of modern, sub-kissed soul and Latin sure to put a smile on anyone's face, even those of us faced with an altogether more British summer. Influences range from the Steve Wonder-style double vocals of 'Bliss Mode' to the South American 'Rhythm of the Sun', which echoes the beach bum haziness of Jorge Ben, but the vibe remains joyful and skillfully yet effortlessly executed throughout. Gorgeous.
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Don Blackman
Don Blackman (limited numbered 180 gram audiophile red vinyl LP)
Cat: MOVLP 3639R. Rel: 20 May 25
Yabba Dabba Doo (5:14)
Heart's Desire (4:30)
Holding You, Loving You (4:07)
Deaf Hook-up Connection (4:02)
You Ain't Hip (3:01)
Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide (3:31)
Since You Been Away So Long (5:14)
Never Miss A Thing (3:52)
Review: Don Blackman's 1982 self-titled debut is an underrated jazz-funk gem that fuses soul, funk and jazz-fusion into a sophisticated groove-laden journey that was produced by Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen for GRP Records. The album showcases Blackman's keyboard wizardry and soulful vocals across standout tracks like 'Heart's Desire' and 'Holding You Loving You.' With playful cuts like 'Yabba Dabba Doo,' it balances polish with joyful experimentation and though not a commercial hit, its influence has quietly grown and ir has been sampled by hip-hop greats and revered by collectors alike. This reissue reaffirms its status as a cult classic and a crucial slice of 80s funk.

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Gespielt von: Pete Haigh
 in stock $32.85
Victoire De La Musique
Victoire De La Musique (gatefold 180 gram vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: HSVL 241. Rel: 14 Feb 24
Odyssee (4:39)
Venezuela (5:49)
Bebete Vaobora (feat Sabrina Malheiros) (5:16)
Day In Day Out (feat Leroy Thomas) (4:22)
La Derniere Guitare (5:57)
Satori (6:05)
What Did You Run For? (feat Omar) (6:55)
O Ceu E Preto (feat Gyster) (6:56)
Cinq Pour L'aventure (14:54)
Review: French label Heavenly Sweetness France delivers a compelling fusion of jazz, funk, and electronic sounds on this new collection, Victoire De La Musique, from French jazz-funk heroes Cotonete. Across the album, the outfit showcases their virtuosity and creativity, blending intricate melodies with infectious rhythms and plenty of rousing horns, cosmic synths and nods to 70s fusion sounds. The compositions are dynamic and engaging, drawing listeners into a world of musical exploration where, soul, innovation and a certain musical playfulness all freely coexist. Victoire De La Musique is well worthy of a top spot in the contemporary jazz-funk landscape.
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Greatest Hits (reissue)
Greatest Hits (reissue) (gatefold 180 gram audiophile vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: MOVLP 3395B. Rel: 12 Nov 24
Shining Star
That's The Way Of The World
September
Can't Hide Love
Got To Get You Into My Life
Sing A Song
Gratitude
Serpentine Fire
Fantasy
Kalimba Story
Mighty Mighty
Reasons
Saturday Nite
Let's Groove
Boogie Wonderland (with The Emotions)
After The Love Has Gone
Getaway
Review: The reissue of Earth, Wind & Fire's Greatest Hits album brings so many timeless classics back to the fore while celebrating the iconic band's soulful blend of funk, r&b and disco which so defined an era. This collection captures their iconic tracks like 'September,' 'Boogie Wonderland' and 'Shining Star' and shows the vibrant brass, infectious rhythms and harmonies that made them such legends. Remastered for enhanced audio quality, the reissue invites listeners to experience these chart-toppers with fresh clarity s is a must-have to experience the energy and spirit of one of music's most influential bands.
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Their Ultimate Collection
Their Ultimate Collection (180 gram yellow vinyl LP)
Cat: SONI 9951261. Rel: 06 Dec 21
Boogie Wonderland (with The Emotions) (4:47)
Fantasy (4:38)
Let's Groove (4:05)
Shining Star (2:54)
Deniece Williams - "Free" (3:45)
Jupiter (3:07)
System Of Survival (4:08)
September (3:34)
Fall In Love With Me (3:51)
After The Love Has Gone (3:53)
Sing A Song (3:18)
The Emotions - "Best Of My Love" (3:38)
Star (4:21)
Sunday Morning (4:33)
Review: The music of Earth Wind and Fire is pretty inescapable, but you won't find us complaining. The American soul, disco and funk collective have crafted some of the greatest dance floor tunes of all time, and they still bang decades later. This Ultimate Collection gathers together the best of them on nice heavyweight yellow vinyl. From the epic 'Boogie Wonderland' to the more sentimental 'Fantasy' via super funky gem 'September' there is plenty to love here. First released in July 1999 on Columbia Records, it claimed high in the album charts and remains an invaluable collection.
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What Happened To Yesterday? Vol 1
What Happened To Yesterday? Vol 1 (translucent pink vinyl LP)
Cat: MCWR 015. Rel: 25 Oct 23
Fly Pelican, Fly (5:55)
I Am I Be (5:34)
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday (2:58)
Thieving From Thieves (5:35)
Hustling Like Raindrops (3:31)
Dancehall Of Grandeur (feat Ibibio Horns) (5:55)
26,000 Watts (2:49)
Volcano Sound (6:37)
You Have Nothing To Worry About, Player (5:09)
This World (3:18)
Review: Glenn Echo and Daniel Meineck are back on Detroit label MotorCity Wine with their first new music in two years following their well-received Partly Cloudy album. What Happened to Yesterday? is, we are told, the first of two albums from the pair that will arrive several months apart. It finds the pair get super hazy and dubby, with psychedelic charm swirling around their absorbing grooves next to subtle cues taken from the diverse likes of DJ Premier and King Jammy. There is a superb Moog-based cover of De La Soul's 'I Am I Be', Afro-Carribean disco in 'Dancehall of Grandeur' and epic jazz-rock on Volcano Sound' so dig in and prepare to be wowed.

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Esperanto
Esperanto (gatefold LP)
Cat: FVR 172LP. Rel: 26 Aug 21
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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New York City (remastered)
New York City (remastered) (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: MPILP 015. Rel: 01 May 24
Jogging (2:10)
Gocce Di Pioggia (2:36)
Lowers (2:13)
Stress (2:40)
Carousel (2:23)
Trip (5:01)
Aquiloni (4:10)
Alba (3:15)
Alba (version 2) (3:02)
Harlem (3:15)
Cover Girl (2:52)
Red Sunset (2:36)
Red Sunset (version 2) (2:28)
Review: Gruppo Sound's enigmatic discography spans over thirty titles from the 80s and 90s, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Despite limited information about the collective, their library music albums can be found across various labels managed by Flipper Music publishing group. Behind the pseudonym lies multi-instrumentalist Gabriele Ducros, son of renowned composer Remigio Ducros. Gabriele Ducros, the sole creator behind Gruppo Sound, ventured into music libraries and soundtracks before crafting tracks for notable television commercials, earning international acclaim. New York City, a compilation attributed to Gruppo Sound, features Gabriele Ducros' diverse musical influences, blending funk and jazz elements with electronic instrumentation. Each track reflects a fusion of styles, echoing the experimentation of the era when synthesisers were emerging. From urban vibes to dreamy atmospheres, the album paints a vivid sonic landscape. Electronic keyboards evoke nostalgia, while flute and saxophone add depth and texture. With a blend of computer-generated melodies, playful themes, and sophisticated fusion compositions, the album encapsulates the essence of the Big Apple's musical spirit.
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Gespielt von: Charles Maurice
Tags: Italian | Jazz Funk
 in stock $36.55
Sabor De Amor
Sabor De Amor (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: JB 002LP. Rel: 10 Apr 25
Vadiagem (3:24)
Sabor De Amor (3:24)
A Ultima Balada (3:24)
Leva-La-Ei (Like A Bird Flying) (3:24)
Renascimento (3:24)
Siga O Teu Caminho (3:24)
Cubana (3:53)
Sao Conrado (3:06)
Amor, Riso E Lagrimas (4:10)
Amor Na Terra Do Berimbau (2:27)
Vem Dancar O Samba (4:19)
Viveiro De Passaros (1:51)
Review: Brazilian artist Hyldon's 1981 album 'Sabor De Amor' is a Latin classic that is well overdue this reissue by Jazzybelle Records. It was the fourth from the soul man, singer and instrumentalist who was, with equally celebrated peers Tim Maia and Cassiano, at the very heart of the Brazilian soul revolution of 70s. This may be his most consistent album with its more than accomplished backing by Azymuth musicians including Alexandre Malheiros on bass, drums from Ivan "Mamao" Conti and Hammond jams from Sergio Carvalho amongst others. The bass is funky, the arrangements are sophisticated and full of sun with noodling jazz melodies and Portuguese vocals all oozing summer magic. From mellow moments like the title cut to more dazzling and upbeat dancers like 'Amor Na Terra Do Berimbau' this isa joyous listen.

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Gespielt von: Juno Recommends Soul
Tags: MPB | Jazz Funk
 in stock $39.38
Late Night Tales
JAMIROQUAI / VARIOUS
Late Night Tales (180 gram vinyl 2xLP + art print + MP3 download code)
Cat: ALNLP 10. Rel: 21 Dec 23
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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Butterfly (reissue)
Butterfly (reissue) (heavyweight vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: BEWITH 028LP. Rel: 22 May 18
I Thought It Was You (7:10)
Tell Me A Bedtime Story (5:10)
Head In The Clouds (3:39)
Maiden Voyage (7:22)
Harvest Time (4:48)
Sunlight (6:16)
Butterfly (6:15)
As (6:11)
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Diggin' Victor: Deep Into The Vaults Of Japanese Fusion/AOR For Vinyl Selected By Muro
MURO / VARIOUS
Cat: FWRF 012. Rel: 08 Apr 25
Kumi Sasaki - "Kuroda Bushi" (4:45)
Kosuke Ichihara & 3L - "Yasuki Bushi" (3:48)
Zerosen - "Cool Head" (4:53)
Shigeru Suzuki - "On The Coast" (4:14)
Yasuko Agawa - "La Night" (5:28)
Atsuko Nina - "Teibo" (4:23)
Sadistics - "On The Seashore" (6:03)
Sadistics - "The Tokyo Taste" (3:38)
Kazuko Ishibashi - "Iyo" (3:59)
Issei Noro - "Transparency" (4:21)
Zerosen - "Son Of Pin Head" (3:13)
Tetsuo Sakurai - "Kimono" (5:10)
Yuji Ohno - "The Dawn Of Seychelles" (3:02)
Hiroshi Fukumura - "White Clouds" (6:35)
Review: Renowned DJ and selector MURO is a Jedi-level compiler and this new collection of his delves into Victor's extensive archives to spotlight a world of Japanese jazz, fusion and AOR. It take sin plenty of internationally known names like Yasuko Agawa on the sunset sounds of 'L.A. Night', Sadistics who offers the more psyched out guitar leans of 'On the Seashore', Yuji Ohno's neo-Balaeric bliss-out 'The Dawn of Seychells' and Hiroshi Fukumura's soul soothing Ry Ayres-style melodies on 'White Clouds.' These are luxurious sounds and timeless tracks with MURO's signature funky perspective making this a brillaint choice for brighter, warmer days.

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Quimera LP
Cat: SCRU 008. Rel: 12 May 25
Local Sugar Diggers (3:21)
Smoke On The Volga (4:22)
Pfonkie Pfonk (4:15)
Dreams Of Sonora (4:11)
Opyat' 25 (3:58)
Quimera (3:55)
iRest (4:18)
Por Do Sol Em Shelekhmet (4:27)
Review: Scruscru and Los Protos hook up on the former's ever-reliable label for some more funk-fuelled and sample-heavy madness. This eight-tracker draws on the best of Library, jazz, hip hop and soul and collides elements of all of those together with some raw, and what sounds like, MPC beats, all tapped out with a lovably loose vibe. Some like 'Local Sugar Diggers' look up towards a sunny, cloudless sky, others like 'Dreams Of Sonora' are swaggering broken beat workouts with sensuous sax lines setting a steamy tone. 'Por Do Sol Em Shelekhmet' is another highlight with its aloof, angelic vocal tones.
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Teaspoon & The Waves (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 225. Rel: 05 Mar 21
Friday Night (8:33)
Wind & Fire (7:01)
Saturday Express (5:10)
Oh Yeh Soweto (4:10)
Got Me Tight (5:51)
Review: Many will know Teaspoon & The Waves' incredible 'Oh Yeh Soweto' - a brilliant Afro-disco riff on Lamont Dozier's 'Going Back To My Roots' that has appeared on countless compilations and re-edit releases over the years - but fewer have heard the rest of the tracks on the South African band's incredible 1977 debut album (in part because original copies are rather hard to find). To those people, we'll say this: check out this Mr Bongo reissue right now! Blending Afro-jazz with jazz-funk, soul, deep funk and disco, every single track is a winner, with highlights including the celebratory 'Friday Night', the dazzling, duelling solos and heavy percussion of 'Saturday Express' and the life-affirming brilliance of 'Got Me Tight'.
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Too Slow To Disco 4
VARIOUS
Too Slow To Disco 4 (unmixed CD)
Cat: HDYARE 08CD. Rel: 09 Sep 22
The Dukes - "Mystery Girl"
Prime Time Band - "Fall In Love In Outer Space"
Kenny Nolan - "You're So Beautiful Tonight"
Peter Skellern - "Now That I Need You"
Marc Jordan - "Generalities"
Severin Browne - "Stay"
The Faragher Brothers - "Stay The Night"
Alan Price - "Groovy Times"
James Felix - "Open Up"
Hirth Martinez - "Altogether Alone"
Max Leake - "Tell Me The Reasons Why"
Stephen Encinas - "Music In Me"
Eric Andersen - "Can't Get You Out Of My Life"
Jimmie Spheeris - "Beautiful News"
Jeanine Otis & Heikki Sarmanto - "Magic Song"
Pleasure - "Nothin' To It"
Review: By now, we should all know what to expect from the popular Too Slow To Disco series, namely glassy-eyed, pitched-down disco, boogie, yacht rock, blue-eyed soul and AOR with a distinctive soft-focus flex. Naturally, there's plenty to savour on the series fourth edition, much of it either obscure or previously overlooked. Our picks of a predictably strong collection include the horn-totin', much-sampled Pleasure classic 'Nothin' To It', the lusciously loved-up cosmic soul of Prime Time Band's 'Fall in Love in Outer Space', the eyes-closed, Rhodes-sporting AOR soul of 'Stay The Night' by the Farragher Brothers, the slow release swell of Alan Price's 'Groovy Times' and the sun-splashed jauntiness of Max Leake's 'Tell Me The Reasons'.
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Too Slow To Disco 4
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Too Slow To Disco 4 (limited gatefold translucent purple vinyl 2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: HDYARE 08LPLTD. Rel: 09 Sep 22
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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Africa Funk Roots: Chapter One
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Cat: CDMRLP 4321. Rel: 14 Sep 21
Manu Dibango - "Weya" (5:59)
Fehintola Anikulapo Kuti - "Sorrow, Tears & Blood" (10:14)
Matata (Air-Fiesta) - "I Feel Funky" (3:01)
Alvin Cash & Scott Bros Orchestra - "Keep On Dancing" (instrumental) (2:50)
King Sunny Ade & His African Beats - "Ja Fun Mi" (instrumental) (7:13)
Oneness Of Juju - "African Rhythms" (7:16)
Lafayette Afro Rock Band - "Soul Makossa" (4:54)
The Nite-Liters - "Afro-Strut" (2:48)
Mulatu Astatke - "Yegelle Tezeta" (3:14)
Tony Allen & The Afro Messenger - "No Discrimination" (8:15)
The Rwenzori's - "Handsome Boy (E Wara)" (part 1 & 2) (6:43)
Ofo The Black Company - "Allah Wakbarr" (3:27)
African Music Machine - "Black Water Gold (Pearl)" (3:03)
The Headhunters - "God Make Me Funky" (9:38)
Ice - "Time Will Tell" (4:45)
Wisdom - "Nefertiti" (4:13)
Review: The main selling pint of this 16-track set - aside from the quality of the music on offer - is the way that it showcases both original African funk, Afrobeat and Makossa, and American funk and soul records that drew inspiration from those sounds. So while we're treated to genuinely killer cuts from the catalogues of Manu Dibango, Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade & His African Beat and Tony Allen and the Afro Messengers, there's also space for the pioneering jazz-funk of Oneness of Juju and the Headhunters, a killer cover of 'Soul Makossa' by the Lafayette Afro-Rock Band, the Meters-ish brilliance of Nite-Liners 'Afro Strut', and the Clavinet-happy heaviness of Ice's impeccable 'Time Will Tell'. To borrow an old cliche, this compilation is, quite literally, all killer, no filler.
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Sayanora Ha Syuppatsu No Kotoba
Cat: FWRF 010. Rel: 08 Apr 25
Sayonara Ha Syuppatsu No Kotoba (5:16)
Kaerouka Kaerouka (2:45)
Aru Seisyun (6:47)
Machi Ha Kaze No Minato (4:05)
Uso Tsuki (3:21)
Omoide (5:46)
Syouwahagakure (3:36)
Ai No Thema (2:49)
Ai No Ketsuekiawase (5:02)
Furimukeba (3:03)
Review: 'Sayonara Ha Syuppatsu No Kotoba' roughly translates as "Goodbye is the Word for Departure" and is a striking blend of Japanese indie and folk music. The album combines rich acoustic melodies with introspective lyrics to make for often poignant and nostalgic atmospheres with Yasuda's emotive voice at the heart of the sounds. The band's intricate instrumentation reveals more with each listen and the record explores themes of departure, self-reflection and the bittersweet nature of transitions. They might sound heavy but the delicate soundscapes also capture both moods of vulnerability and resilience which adds to the tender, affecting nature of the record.
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Black Velvet
Cat: SMPVN 8. Rel: 29 May 25
New Life (4:06)
Black Velvet (6:19)
Say Sumthin (5:40)
Weekender Breeze (5:22)
State Of Mind (6:14)
Feel The Rush (6:00)
Can't Do Without It (3:37)
So Close (5:58)
Top Of It (5:39)
I Need You (3:36)
In Too Deep (4:20)
Review: Following the success of their standout single 'Feel The Rush,' Zaimie returns with Black Velvet, a lush new long player that blends jazz, funk, soul and global rhythms that all expand on the group's signature sound while remaining rooted in groove and emotion. Each track showcases Zaimie's refined musicianship and evolving songwriting, from silky basslines to soaring melodies on 'New Life' to more horn-led celebrations like 'Weekender Breeze' and sunny vocal charmers like 'Can't Do Without It'. Black Velvet feels timeless and contemporary and makes for a confident step forward for Zaimie, who are ever more polished and full of soul.
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Tags: Jazz Funk
 in stock $30.58
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