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POPCORN - Prime Choice
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POPCORN - Until The End
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POPCORN - Popcorn Funk
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POPCORN - Handyman
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Label:Mad About Records
Cat-No:MAR097
Release-Date:01.11.2024
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Edward Fisher - Cruising
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Edward Fisher - Making Love
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Edward Fisher - Urban Nights
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Edward Fisher - I Feel Good
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Edward Fisher - The Promise
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Edward Fisher - Colors
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Edward Fisher - The Jam
BOOGIE JAZZ FUNK AT ITS BEST
Rare 1985 session from guitarist Eddie Fisher, the East St. Louis native whose best known for the jazz/funk albums “The Next One Hundred Years” and “The Third Cup”. Fisher, who died in 2007, never really achieved major stardom, but has become a cult figure over the last years, thanks in large part to DJs and crate diggers who discovered his music and spread the word.
Perhaps the most obscure item in his catalog, “The Promise” was issued only on vinyl in 1985 on Fisher's own Nentu label and has been out of print for years . Boogie Jazz Funk at its best.
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Rare 1985 session from guitarist Eddie Fisher, the East St. Louis native whose best known for the jazz/funk albums “The Next One Hundred Years” and “The Third Cup”. Fisher, who died in 2007, never really achieved major stardom, but has become a cult figure over the last years, thanks in large part to DJs and crate diggers who discovered his music and spread the word.
Perhaps the most obscure item in his catalog, “The Promise” was issued only on vinyl in 1985 on Fisher's own Nentu label and has been out of print for years . Boogie Jazz Funk at its best.
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Label:Mad About Records
Cat-No:MAR090
Release-Date:01.11.2024
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Duo Ouro Negro - Dança do Robalinho, pt.1
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Duo Ouro Negro - Dança do Robalinho, pt.2
ANGOLA KILLER JAZZ-FUNK
Milo MacMahon and Raúl Indipwo, arrived to Portugal in 1959 and, over next three decades, they developed an international career in the music industry.
In addition to Portuguese and the various Angolan languages, the group recorded songs such as “Sylvie”, “La Kwela” and “Le Palmier” in French, among others, and also covered Latin American, Spanish-speaking, Brazilian and even North American repertoires, where on their various tours they came into contact with the struggle for the Civil Rights of the black population.
In 1969 Duo Ouro Negro went on tour to the United States. Their experience there was decisive for what we would come to know three years later. “Don't forget your blackground”, Raul Indipwo would exclaim in 1972, the voice of ‘Blackground’, the Angolan band's landmark album. Awakened to the activism of Black Power, attentive to the jazz that was being created on American soil, combined with an interest in the independence movements of the African colonies, what was then the most international of Portuguese bands recorded an album in Lisbon that was a vibrant cultural statement through music.
In 1981, “Blackground” was revised with new arrangements, including the instrumental “Dança do Robalinho”. Jazz-Funk at its best and now reissued for the first time in 7” format.
You can't miss this jazz-funk gem made in Angola.
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Milo MacMahon and Raúl Indipwo, arrived to Portugal in 1959 and, over next three decades, they developed an international career in the music industry.
In addition to Portuguese and the various Angolan languages, the group recorded songs such as “Sylvie”, “La Kwela” and “Le Palmier” in French, among others, and also covered Latin American, Spanish-speaking, Brazilian and even North American repertoires, where on their various tours they came into contact with the struggle for the Civil Rights of the black population.
In 1969 Duo Ouro Negro went on tour to the United States. Their experience there was decisive for what we would come to know three years later. “Don't forget your blackground”, Raul Indipwo would exclaim in 1972, the voice of ‘Blackground’, the Angolan band's landmark album. Awakened to the activism of Black Power, attentive to the jazz that was being created on American soil, combined with an interest in the independence movements of the African colonies, what was then the most international of Portuguese bands recorded an album in Lisbon that was a vibrant cultural statement through music.
In 1981, “Blackground” was revised with new arrangements, including the instrumental “Dança do Robalinho”. Jazz-Funk at its best and now reissued for the first time in 7” format.
You can't miss this jazz-funk gem made in Angola.
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Dom Salvador E Abolição - Uma Vida
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Dom Salvador E Abolição - Guanabara
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Dom Salvador E Abolição - Hei! Você
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Dom Salvador E Abolição - Som, Sangue E Raça
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Dom Salvador E Abolição - Tema Pro Gaguinho
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Dom Salvador E Abolição - O Rio
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Dom Salvador E Abolição - Evo
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Dom Salvador E Abolição - Number one
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Dom Salvador E Abolição - Folia De Reis
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Dom Salvador E Abolição - Moeda, Reza E Côr
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Dom Salvador E Abolição - Samba Do Malandrinho
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Dom Salvador E Abolição - Tio Macrô
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This isn’t just a seminal album. It is an estuary. All the black rivers that would form Brazilian funk/hip-hop flow through it. Led by Paulista pianist Salvador Silva Filho – Dom Salvador – “Som, Sangue, e Raça” from 1971, one year after the explosion of Tim Maia on the scene, catalyzed the bossa nova and jazz background of its leader with the rhythm and blues of its members like saxophonist Oberdã Magalhães, nephew of samba-enredo master Silas de Oliveira and future leader of Banda Black Rio, who since the group Impacto 8 (which had, among others, Robertinho Silva on drums and Raul de Souza on trombone) had already been trying to reconcile MPB with Stevie Wonder and James Brown. Add to all this a mixture of samba, Nordestino accent, and even the black side of the Jovem Guarda represented by the authorial presence of Getúlio Cortes (older brother of Gerson King Combo, our James Brown “cover”) in ‘Hei! Você’. Alongside these elements and the presence of Rubão Sabino (bass), who still called himself ‘Rubens’, drummer Luis Carlos (another member of Black Rio), the record enlists the trumpet and flugelhorn of symphonic musician Darcy in place of the original Barrosinho (yet one more founder of Black Rio), who was traveling during the recording but would end up being a leading force of the band.
The album ‘Som, Sangue e raça’ paves the way for future generations of musicians and producers of the Carioca scene at the beginning of the 1970s. The lyrics that dealt with the question of race and the explosive fusion of samba, soul, jazz, and funk, elaborated by Dom Salvador and his troupe, Abolição, established the bases for the development of new sounds and tendencies in Brazilian music.
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Side A: A1.Uma Vida – A2. Guanabara – A3. Hei! Você – A4. Som, Sangue E Raça – A5. Tema Pro Gaguinho – A6. O Rio
Side B: B1. Evo – B2. Number One – B3. Folia de Reis – B4. Moeda, Reza E Côr – B5. Samba Do Malandrinho – B6. Tio Macrô
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This isn’t just a seminal album. It is an estuary. All the black rivers that would form Brazilian funk/hip-hop flow through it. Led by Paulista pianist Salvador Silva Filho – Dom Salvador – “Som, Sangue, e Raça” from 1971, one year after the explosion of Tim Maia on the scene, catalyzed the bossa nova and jazz background of its leader with the rhythm and blues of its members like saxophonist Oberdã Magalhães, nephew of samba-enredo master Silas de Oliveira and future leader of Banda Black Rio, who since the group Impacto 8 (which had, among others, Robertinho Silva on drums and Raul de Souza on trombone) had already been trying to reconcile MPB with Stevie Wonder and James Brown. Add to all this a mixture of samba, Nordestino accent, and even the black side of the Jovem Guarda represented by the authorial presence of Getúlio Cortes (older brother of Gerson King Combo, our James Brown “cover”) in ‘Hei! Você’. Alongside these elements and the presence of Rubão Sabino (bass), who still called himself ‘Rubens’, drummer Luis Carlos (another member of Black Rio), the record enlists the trumpet and flugelhorn of symphonic musician Darcy in place of the original Barrosinho (yet one more founder of Black Rio), who was traveling during the recording but would end up being a leading force of the band.
The album ‘Som, Sangue e raça’ paves the way for future generations of musicians and producers of the Carioca scene at the beginning of the 1970s. The lyrics that dealt with the question of race and the explosive fusion of samba, soul, jazz, and funk, elaborated by Dom Salvador and his troupe, Abolição, established the bases for the development of new sounds and tendencies in Brazilian music.
Tracklist:
Side A: A1.Uma Vida – A2. Guanabara – A3. Hei! Você – A4. Som, Sangue E Raça – A5. Tema Pro Gaguinho – A6. O Rio
Side B: B1. Evo – B2. Number One – B3. Folia de Reis – B4. Moeda, Reza E Côr – B5. Samba Do Malandrinho – B6. Tio Macrô
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Jorge Ben - Solitário Surfista
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Almir Ricardi - São Paulo (High Society)
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Guilherme Arantes - Fio Da Navalha
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Marcos Valle - Bicicleta
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Sandra Sá - Pela Cidade
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Tony Bizarro - Apenas Uma Vez
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Viva Voz - Fugitivos De Azul
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Hanna - Deixa Rodar
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Marilia Barbosa - Manifesto
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Tony Bizarro - O Que Se Faz Da Vida
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Coral Som Livre - Fogo Sobre Terra
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Ana Maria E Mauricio - Figa De Guiné
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Djalma Dias - Nada Sei De Preconceito
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Inema Trio - Arué Pam
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Jeremias - A Vida É Um Buraco
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A tribute to a glorious and sophisticated era in Brazil music.
"Disco é Cultura, vol. 2" brings 15 tracks of the funkiest Brazilian music from the 70s and 80s.
Soul and Funk were taking the world by storm in the 1970s. Brazilians developed their own sound by combining influences from Funk and Soul music from abroad to create something uniquely Brazilian.
80’s side
JORGE BEN – Solitário Surfista
ALMIR RICARDI – Sao Paulo (High Society)
GUILHERME ARANTES – Fio Da Navalha
MARCOS VALLE - Bicicleta
SANDRA SÁ – Pela Cidade
TONY BIZARRO – Apenas Uma Vez
VIVA VOZ – Fugitivos de Azul
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HANNA – Deixa Rodar
MARILIA BARBOSA – Manifesto
TONY BIZARRO – O Que Se Faz Da Vida
CORAL SOM LIVRE – Fogo Sobre Terra
ANA MARIA E MAURICIO – Figa de Guiné
DJALMA DIAS – Nada Sei de Preconceito
INEMA TRIO – Arué Pam
JEREMIAS – A Vida É Um Buraco More
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A tribute to a glorious and sophisticated era in Brazil music.
"Disco é Cultura, vol. 2" brings 15 tracks of the funkiest Brazilian music from the 70s and 80s.
Soul and Funk were taking the world by storm in the 1970s. Brazilians developed their own sound by combining influences from Funk and Soul music from abroad to create something uniquely Brazilian.
80’s side
JORGE BEN – Solitário Surfista
ALMIR RICARDI – Sao Paulo (High Society)
GUILHERME ARANTES – Fio Da Navalha
MARCOS VALLE - Bicicleta
SANDRA SÁ – Pela Cidade
TONY BIZARRO – Apenas Uma Vez
VIVA VOZ – Fugitivos de Azul
70’s side
HANNA – Deixa Rodar
MARILIA BARBOSA – Manifesto
TONY BIZARRO – O Que Se Faz Da Vida
CORAL SOM LIVRE – Fogo Sobre Terra
ANA MARIA E MAURICIO – Figa de Guiné
DJALMA DIAS – Nada Sei de Preconceito
INEMA TRIO – Arué Pam
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Cat-No:MAR095
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Quintessence - Between Thoughts
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Quintessence - Breeze
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Quintessence - In My Apartment
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Quintessence - Marketplace
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Quintessence - Can't Stop Now
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Quintessence - Moments Of Silence
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Quintessence - Why Must I Go (Through These Changes)
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Mad About Records officially reissues super rare private press Quintessence’s 1981 LP. With every famous jazz recording, many others remained on the shelf of oblivion without ever receiving the recognition they deserved, and this is the case of Quintessence.
Led by Ron Ancrum, with George Sovak, David Gaedeke, Winston Johnson and Steve Muse recorded an exceptional and fundamental album of 80's jazz.
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Mad About Records officially reissues super rare private press Quintessence’s 1981 LP. With every famous jazz recording, many others remained on the shelf of oblivion without ever receiving the recognition they deserved, and this is the case of Quintessence.
Led by Ron Ancrum, with George Sovak, David Gaedeke, Winston Johnson and Steve Muse recorded an exceptional and fundamental album of 80's jazz.
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Belair - Close Enough For Jazz
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Belair - Money Isn't Everything
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Belair - Debby Duck
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Belair - Samba For A Cold Warrior
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Belair - Cruisin' With Mr. B
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Belair - Morning Rainwalk
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Belair - Something's Cooking (& It Ain't A T-Bone)
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Belair - Caffeine
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Private pressings have always been objects of demand and research by record collectors. In most cases, print runs were no more than 300 copies, and despite the total lack of recognition, this movement can be seen as a countercurrent act to the mass music industry. Private presses are non-commercial print runs distributed as a promotion or sold at concerts.
This was the case of Belair that, in 1980, recorded and sold the album “Relax, You're Soaking In It” at their own risk and distributed it in the San Francisco area. At the time, 1000 copies were pressed, which have become rare and highly desirable for collectors.
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Private pressings have always been objects of demand and research by record collectors. In most cases, print runs were no more than 300 copies, and despite the total lack of recognition, this movement can be seen as a countercurrent act to the mass music industry. Private presses are non-commercial print runs distributed as a promotion or sold at concerts.
This was the case of Belair that, in 1980, recorded and sold the album “Relax, You're Soaking In It” at their own risk and distributed it in the San Francisco area. At the time, 1000 copies were pressed, which have become rare and highly desirable for collectors.
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Majoie Hajary - Prologue
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Majoie Hajary - Judas
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Majoie Hajary - Gethsemani
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Majoie Hajary - Piere
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Majoie Hajary - La Mort De Judas
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Majoie Hajary - Notre Pere
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Majoie Hajary - Le Verbe
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Majoie Hajary is an atypical musician. Born in Paramaribo (Suriname) to Indian parents and raised in Amsterdam. In 1970, in France, accompanied by the best Jazz musicians and with arrangements by Roger Guerin, she recorded “La Passion Selon Judas”.
The result was an incredible fusion of Psych, Funk, Indian and Jazz elements – deep religious Jazz in the vein of Jef Gilson. More
Majoie Hajary is an atypical musician. Born in Paramaribo (Suriname) to Indian parents and raised in Amsterdam. In 1970, in France, accompanied by the best Jazz musicians and with arrangements by Roger Guerin, she recorded “La Passion Selon Judas”.
The result was an incredible fusion of Psych, Funk, Indian and Jazz elements – deep religious Jazz in the vein of Jef Gilson. More
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Cat-No:MAR096
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Fisher - Cosmic Blues
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Fisher - Do You Like It
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Fisher - I'll Be Good To You
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Fisher - Give Me Lend Me Loan Me Let Me Have
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Fisher - Energy
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Fisher - Good Old Days
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Fisher - The Sunrise
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Fisher - Music Makes Me Feel Good
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A rare album, “Fisher” was originally released on the Nentu label in 1976.
Think Grant Green meets Eddie Hazel.
This LP has it all: gorgeous Soul Jazz, wahed-out fuzz Rock, dirty, head-nodding Funk Rhythms.
It's a monster psychedelic soul-funk instrumental album. This is less jazzy than the “Third Cup” and “The Next One Hundred Years”, released by Chicago’s Cadet label and more cosmic psych funk across both sides and gets super exploratory and trippy.
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A rare album, “Fisher” was originally released on the Nentu label in 1976.
Think Grant Green meets Eddie Hazel.
This LP has it all: gorgeous Soul Jazz, wahed-out fuzz Rock, dirty, head-nodding Funk Rhythms.
It's a monster psychedelic soul-funk instrumental album. This is less jazzy than the “Third Cup” and “The Next One Hundred Years”, released by Chicago’s Cadet label and more cosmic psych funk across both sides and gets super exploratory and trippy.
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Judy Freeman & Blackrock - Hold On
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Ted Taylor - Somebody's Always Trying
The 70s Funky Northern Soul masterpiece by New York-born soul singer Judy Freeman is reissued for the first time on 7"
Ted Taylor was chronically unappreciated throughout his career. "Somebody's Always Trying" by Ted Taylor is a magnificent uptempo dance floor filler with a pounding rhythm, powerful drums, rocking horns and a great frantic, exasperated vocal. This stuff makes you immediately say, “Who is this?”
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Ted Taylor was chronically unappreciated throughout his career. "Somebody's Always Trying" by Ted Taylor is a magnificent uptempo dance floor filler with a pounding rhythm, powerful drums, rocking horns and a great frantic, exasperated vocal. This stuff makes you immediately say, “Who is this?”
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Cat-No:MAR077
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Genre:World Music
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Bonita
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Travessia
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Das Tardes Mais Sós
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Homem Do Meu Mundo
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Bitucada
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Nem Precisou Mais Um Sol
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - No Brilho Da Faca
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Wave
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Très Pontas
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Outubro
One of the greatest musicians in the history of Brazilian music. Conductor, composer, arranger, band leader and, without a doubt, one of Brazil's most brilliant sax and flute players.
In 68, Paulo Moura brought together a notable group from the country's jazz and instrumental music to record the album "Mensagem". He walked between African rhythm and American and European avant-garde, transforming the Brazilian soul.
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In 68, Paulo Moura brought together a notable group from the country's jazz and instrumental music to record the album "Mensagem". He walked between African rhythm and American and European avant-garde, transforming the Brazilian soul.
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Cat-No:MAR079
Release-Date:20.10.2023
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Christian Gaubert - It
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Christian Gaubert - Man On A Wire
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Christian Gaubert - Sweet And Fool Like A Child
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Christian Gaubert - Going Ups And Coming Downs
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Christian Gaubert - Sweet Maryline
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Christian Gaubert - Keep On ! Keep On
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Christian Gaubert - We're Together
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Christian Gaubert - Running Wave
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Killer French Boogie, Jazz-Funk album by the prolific arranger/composer Christian Gaubert, feat. Some of the key musicians of the French jazz scene of the 70s.
French Soul masterpiece with the Rare Groove classic “Sweet Maryline” and “Sweet and Fool Like a Child” beautifully reissued here and remastered from the original master tapes.
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released October 9, 2023
Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano, Synthesizer – Christian Gaubert
Arranged By – Christian Gaubert
Baritone Saxophone – Jean-Louis Chautemps, Romain Mayoral
Bass Guitar – Jannick Top
Drums – Dino Latore
Drums, Percussion – Jean Schultheis
Electric Guitar – Claude Engel, Raymond Gimenes
Percussion – Marc Chantereau
Tenor Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean Pierre De Barba, Patrick Bourgoin
Trombone – Christian Guizien, Hamid Belhocine, Jacques Bolognesi
Trumpet – André Lidli, Freddy Houseplan, Kako Bessot, Tony Brenes
Vocals – Last Exit
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Killer French Boogie, Jazz-Funk album by the prolific arranger/composer Christian Gaubert, feat. Some of the key musicians of the French jazz scene of the 70s.
French Soul masterpiece with the Rare Groove classic “Sweet Maryline” and “Sweet and Fool Like a Child” beautifully reissued here and remastered from the original master tapes.
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released October 9, 2023
Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano, Synthesizer – Christian Gaubert
Arranged By – Christian Gaubert
Baritone Saxophone – Jean-Louis Chautemps, Romain Mayoral
Bass Guitar – Jannick Top
Drums – Dino Latore
Drums, Percussion – Jean Schultheis
Electric Guitar – Claude Engel, Raymond Gimenes
Percussion – Marc Chantereau
Tenor Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean Pierre De Barba, Patrick Bourgoin
Trombone – Christian Guizien, Hamid Belhocine, Jacques Bolognesi
Trumpet – André Lidli, Freddy Houseplan, Kako Bessot, Tony Brenes
Vocals – Last Exit
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Cat-No:MAR082
Release-Date:08.09.2023
Genre:World Music
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Fernando Oly - Chuva Da Montanha
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Fernando Oly - Cheiro De Romã
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Fernando Oly - No Reino Da Bicharada
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Fernando Oly - Birimbóca
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Fernando Oly - Pra Onde O Vento A Vela Levar
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Fernando Oly - Sonhos Claros
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Fernando Oly - Alto Mar
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Fernando Oly - Bárbara Bela
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Fernando Oly - Dona Baratinha
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Fernando Oly - Quand Os Beatles Voltarem...
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Fernando Oly is a musician who was part of Lô Borges' band and took part in the recording of the album "Via Láctea" in 1979. He placed one of his compositions among the album's tracks: "Chuva na Montanha", whose original version was also included on “Tempo Prá Tudo”
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Fernando Oly is a musician who was part of Lô Borges' band and took part in the recording of the album "Via Láctea" in 1979. He placed one of his compositions among the album's tracks: "Chuva na Montanha", whose original version was also included on “Tempo Prá Tudo”
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Namaz - Vom Regenbogen
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Namaz - Short Funky
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Namaz - Congress Of Dreams
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Namaz - For Making The Blue
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Namaz - Anticipated Joy
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Namaz - Movin’ Seconds
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Namaz - Mystic Latin
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Namaz - Take Me Away
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Namaz - Cyklus III
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“300 MPH” debut album by Namaz was originally released in 1981 by German group led by guitarist Werner Goos. Jazz Fusion at its best with a Latin-Brazilian touch.
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“300 MPH” debut album by Namaz was originally released in 1981 by German group led by guitarist Werner Goos. Jazz Fusion at its best with a Latin-Brazilian touch.
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Leila Pinheiro - Tudo Em Cima
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Leila Pinheiro - Bons Amigos
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Leila Pinheiro - Vai Ficar No Ar
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Leila Pinheiro - Coração Vagabundo
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Leila Pinheiro - Falando De Amor
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Leila Pinheiro - A Porta
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Leila Pinheiro - Luca De Cetim
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Leila Pinheiro - Espelho Das Águas
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Leila Pinheiro - Mãos De Afeto
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Leila Pinheiro - Passarinha
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Leila Pinheiro - Cão Sem Dono
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Leila Pinheiro - Nossa Rua
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Leila Pinheiro is a legendary Brazilian singer, songwriter, and pianist. Over her 41-year career, she has released over 20 albums, showcasing her musical versatility and creativity. Her debut album, "Leila Pinheiro,” included the boogie anthem “Tudo em cima”, which featured the participation of renowned musicians such as Tom Jobim, Ivan Lins, Francis Hime, João Donato, and Lincoln Olivetti.
In 1970, Leila began her piano studies under the guidance of the legendary Guilherme Coutinho.
As part of celebrating the 40th anniversary of this important milestone in Brazilian music, Mad About Records presents a worldwide vinyl reissue for the first time.
Under exclusive License by Leila Pinheiro
Acoustic Guitar – Tunai, Toninho Horta, Alberto Arantes
Electric Guitar – Hélio Capucci
Electric Piano – Lincoln Olivetti
Guitar – Luiz Claudio, Hélio Capucci
Bass – Luiz Alves
Drums – João Cortez
Piano – Luís Avelar, Gilson Peranzzetta, Reinaldo Arias, Francis Hime, Antonio Carlos , Jobim Ivan Lins, João Donato
Bass – Jamil Joanes
Percussion – Ariovaldo
Bagpipes – Mauricio Einhorn
Producer [Direção de Produção] – Raymundo Bittencourt
Arranged By – Luís Avelar, Dori Caymmi
Technician [Técnicos de Gravação] – Eduardo Ramalho
Mixed By – Célio Martins, Max Pierre
Liner Notes – Billy Blanco
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Leila Pinheiro is a legendary Brazilian singer, songwriter, and pianist. Over her 41-year career, she has released over 20 albums, showcasing her musical versatility and creativity. Her debut album, "Leila Pinheiro,” included the boogie anthem “Tudo em cima”, which featured the participation of renowned musicians such as Tom Jobim, Ivan Lins, Francis Hime, João Donato, and Lincoln Olivetti.
In 1970, Leila began her piano studies under the guidance of the legendary Guilherme Coutinho.
As part of celebrating the 40th anniversary of this important milestone in Brazilian music, Mad About Records presents a worldwide vinyl reissue for the first time.
Under exclusive License by Leila Pinheiro
Acoustic Guitar – Tunai, Toninho Horta, Alberto Arantes
Electric Guitar – Hélio Capucci
Electric Piano – Lincoln Olivetti
Guitar – Luiz Claudio, Hélio Capucci
Bass – Luiz Alves
Drums – João Cortez
Piano – Luís Avelar, Gilson Peranzzetta, Reinaldo Arias, Francis Hime, Antonio Carlos , Jobim Ivan Lins, João Donato
Bass – Jamil Joanes
Percussion – Ariovaldo
Bagpipes – Mauricio Einhorn
Producer [Direção de Produção] – Raymundo Bittencourt
Arranged By – Luís Avelar, Dori Caymmi
Technician [Técnicos de Gravação] – Eduardo Ramalho
Mixed By – Célio Martins, Max Pierre
Liner Notes – Billy Blanco
Gravado nos Estúdios da Sigla - RJ
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Cat-No:MAR074
Release-Date:16.06.2023
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Grupo Medusa was one of the best instrumental bands in Brazil during the 70s and 80s, blending Jazz, African Influences, and traditional Brazilian Rhythms.
Formed By Chico Medori, Claudio Bertrami, Amilson Godoy and Heraldo do Monte.
Original release in 1981, reissued for the first time Worldwide.
Tracklist:
A1. Baiana – A2. Zeby – A3. Caminhos – A4. Medusa
B1. Pé No Ch?ão – B2. Asa Delta – B3. Uma Viagem – B4. Ponto de Fusão More
Formed By Chico Medori, Claudio Bertrami, Amilson Godoy and Heraldo do Monte.
Original release in 1981, reissued for the first time Worldwide.
Tracklist:
A1. Baiana – A2. Zeby – A3. Caminhos – A4. Medusa
B1. Pé No Ch?ão – B2. Asa Delta – B3. Uma Viagem – B4. Ponto de Fusão More
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Dana Kaproff - Brownstones
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Dana Kaproff - Piranha
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Dana Kaproff - China White
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Dana Kaproff - Snowdrift
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Dana Kaproff - Strawberry Canyon
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Dana Kaproff - Sandcastle
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Dana Kaproff - Mariposa
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Dana Kaproff - Aviary
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Jazz Funk Masterpiece reissued for the first time Worldwide.
For every celebrated record in jazz, soul, and related music, there are probably thousands more with all the genius for which widespread recognition never came or was delayed.
In 1976, Dana Kaproff released one of the most wanted jazz-funk albums recorded in Los Angeles.
A jazz fusion record for the discerning connoisseur. Tight drums and well-programmed synths. Excellent production and recording. Fans of 70s Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Weather Report, funky library records... heads up.
Tracklist:
A1. Brownstones – A2. Piranha – A3. China White – A4. Snowdrift
B1. Strawberry Canyon – B2. Sandcastle – B3. Mariposa – B4. Aviary More
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Jazz Funk Masterpiece reissued for the first time Worldwide.
For every celebrated record in jazz, soul, and related music, there are probably thousands more with all the genius for which widespread recognition never came or was delayed.
In 1976, Dana Kaproff released one of the most wanted jazz-funk albums recorded in Los Angeles.
A jazz fusion record for the discerning connoisseur. Tight drums and well-programmed synths. Excellent production and recording. Fans of 70s Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Weather Report, funky library records... heads up.
Tracklist:
A1. Brownstones – A2. Piranha – A3. China White – A4. Snowdrift
B1. Strawberry Canyon – B2. Sandcastle – B3. Mariposa – B4. Aviary More
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Cat-No:MAR066
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Daniel Bechet - Sweet Stuff
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Daniel Bechet - Woodcutters' Lullaby
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Daniel Bechet - Night Clouds
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Daniel Bechet - Oui De Song
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Daniel Bechet - Brother Jacques
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Daniel Bechet - Saturday Night Flavour
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Daniel Bechet - Don't Be Shy
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Daniel Bechet - Jacqueline's Mood
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Daniel Bechet - Astral Dance
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Tracklist:
A1. Sweet Stuff – A2. Woodcutters’ Lullaby – A3. Night Clouds – A4. Oui de Song – A5. Brothers Jacques
B1. Saturday Night Flavour – B2. Don’t Be Shy – B3. Jacqueline’s Mood – B4. Astral Dance
French drummer and Jazz musician/composer Daniel Bechet dedicated 1979 “Song to My Father” to his father, the famous Sax/Clarinet player Sydney Bechet
Sydney Bechet’s son-only LP is a hidden treasure we are proud to reissue.
The base is a solid Fusion and Jazz Funk sound. Still, the mellow and soulful moment is wonderfully groovy with arrangements reminding George Duke’s albums, or Cortex plenty of funky Fender Rhodes.
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Composed By, Arranged By – Daniel Bechet
Executive-Producer – André Clergeat
Recorded at Studio Sidney Bechet - March 1979 More
Tracklist:
A1. Sweet Stuff – A2. Woodcutters’ Lullaby – A3. Night Clouds – A4. Oui de Song – A5. Brothers Jacques
B1. Saturday Night Flavour – B2. Don’t Be Shy – B3. Jacqueline’s Mood – B4. Astral Dance
French drummer and Jazz musician/composer Daniel Bechet dedicated 1979 “Song to My Father” to his father, the famous Sax/Clarinet player Sydney Bechet
Sydney Bechet’s son-only LP is a hidden treasure we are proud to reissue.
The base is a solid Fusion and Jazz Funk sound. Still, the mellow and soulful moment is wonderfully groovy with arrangements reminding George Duke’s albums, or Cortex plenty of funky Fender Rhodes.
Under exclusive license by Daniel Bechet
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Composed By, Arranged By – Daniel Bechet
Executive-Producer – André Clergeat
Recorded at Studio Sidney Bechet - March 1979 More
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Release-Date:02.06.2023
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Colinda P
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Spirale
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Duminica Dupa Masa
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Blues-ul Trenului
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Cautari
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Reportajul Timpului
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Plutire
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Colinda H
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Tracklist:
A1. Colinda P – A2. Spirale – A3. Duminica Dupa Masa – A4. Blues-Ul Trenului
B1. Cautari – B2. Reportajul Timpului – B3. Plutire – B4. Colinda H
“Spirale”, initially released in 1976, is one of the essential recordings of Eastern European modal Jazz. The masterpiece recorded by Paul Weiner, a pianist from Timisoara, a city in Romania, has been transformed into a cult LP and not just because it is a source of samples.
Under exclusive license by Paul Weiner
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Piano [Pian], Music By [Muzica] – Paul Weiner
Bass Guitar [Chitara Bas] – Béla Kamocsa
Drums [Baterie], Percussion [Percu?ie] – Gheorghe Hromadka
Flute [Flaut], Oboe [Oboi] – Liviu Butoi More
Tracklist:
A1. Colinda P – A2. Spirale – A3. Duminica Dupa Masa – A4. Blues-Ul Trenului
B1. Cautari – B2. Reportajul Timpului – B3. Plutire – B4. Colinda H
“Spirale”, initially released in 1976, is one of the essential recordings of Eastern European modal Jazz. The masterpiece recorded by Paul Weiner, a pianist from Timisoara, a city in Romania, has been transformed into a cult LP and not just because it is a source of samples.
Under exclusive license by Paul Weiner
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Piano [Pian], Music By [Muzica] – Paul Weiner
Bass Guitar [Chitara Bas] – Béla Kamocsa
Drums [Baterie], Percussion [Percu?ie] – Gheorghe Hromadka
Flute [Flaut], Oboe [Oboi] – Liviu Butoi More
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(Gatefold LP with obi-strip) Recorded in 1969, the soundtrack is considered one of the best free jazz albums in Japan. Features icons of the Japanese Free Jazz scene: Masahiko Togashi and Motoki Takagi
TRACKLIST
A1. Isolation I
B1. Isolation II
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Music from the movie “Abbreviated Serial Killer”. In this soundtrack Masahiko Togashi and Motoki Takagi challenged “the limit of improvisational performance”.
The film was directed by Masao Adachi. This is a so-called “landscape film” about Norio Nagayama, a serial killer. Masahiko Togashi, who was asked to compose the music, recorded three songs as a duo with Motoki Takagi. Togashi said, “I thought it was strange to compose the human heart,” and the recording was done with “total improvisation.”
Recorded in December 1969. This year is the beginning of the Japanese free jazz trend.This album is an important work that Togashi, who was the central figure of the scene, and Takagi, who also had a strong presence at the core, said, “I challenged the limits of improvisation.” The soundtrack is one of the best free jazz albums in Japan. More
TRACKLIST
A1. Isolation I
B1. Isolation II
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Music from the movie “Abbreviated Serial Killer”. In this soundtrack Masahiko Togashi and Motoki Takagi challenged “the limit of improvisational performance”.
The film was directed by Masao Adachi. This is a so-called “landscape film” about Norio Nagayama, a serial killer. Masahiko Togashi, who was asked to compose the music, recorded three songs as a duo with Motoki Takagi. Togashi said, “I thought it was strange to compose the human heart,” and the recording was done with “total improvisation.”
Recorded in December 1969. This year is the beginning of the Japanese free jazz trend.This album is an important work that Togashi, who was the central figure of the scene, and Takagi, who also had a strong presence at the core, said, “I challenged the limits of improvisation.” The soundtrack is one of the best free jazz albums in Japan. More
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In order to record the compositions in his critically acclaimed 2022 release GOLD, Alabaster DePlume instilled a culture of creativity by leading his ensembles In spontaneous composition and development. This resulted in an abundance of material that he has since produced and arranged, resulting in this collection.
Tracklisting
1. Sibomandi (feat. Falle Nioke)
2. What Can It Take
3. To That Voice And Say
4. Greek Honey Slick (feat. Tom Skinner)
5. Give Me Away
6. Fall On Flowers
7. Did You Know (feat. Momoko Gill)
8. Levels Of Human
9. Not Even Sobbing
10. The Best Thing In The World
11. Naked Like Water (feat. Donna Thompson)
12. Broken Again
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Tracklisting
1. Sibomandi (feat. Falle Nioke)
2. What Can It Take
3. To That Voice And Say
4. Greek Honey Slick (feat. Tom Skinner)
5. Give Me Away
6. Fall On Flowers
7. Did You Know (feat. Momoko Gill)
8. Levels Of Human
9. Not Even Sobbing
10. The Best Thing In The World
11. Naked Like Water (feat. Donna Thompson)
12. Broken Again
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Cat-No:IARC0071LPI
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On October 15th & 16th 2020, drummer Daniel Villarreal was joined by guitarist Jeff Parker and bassist Anna Butterss for two afternoons of recording in the backyard of Chicali Outpost in Los Angeles.
For all three musicians, it was the first ensemble recording session they’d done in-person since the pandemic locked the world down just seven months prior. Some choice moments from the sessions made it onto Villarreal’s critically-acclaimed 2022 album Panamá 77, bust most of the music remained unreleased.
Lados B is a deep dive into the high-level spontaneous music made by Villarreal, Parker and Butterss across those two days in 2020. Villarreal is heard leading the group through various rhythmic modes and structures for improvisation - flow as informed by the Latin soul of Fania Records as it is by the otherworldly trance of Brain Records - while Parker and Butterss draw on their extensive experience playing free together (as heard on Parker’s recently-released Mondays at the Enfield Tennis Academy, and the LA side of Makaya McCraven’s 2018 LP Universal Beings) to build harmonic buoys for their spontaneous melodicism. The result is a beautifully vivid illustration of context, creativity, and collective composition from a particularly rich moment in history.
Tracklist:
1. Traveling With
2. Sunset Cliffs
3. Republic
4. Chicali Outpost
5. Bring It
6. Salute
7. Daytime Nighttime
8. Things Can Be Calm
9. Rug Moti More
For all three musicians, it was the first ensemble recording session they’d done in-person since the pandemic locked the world down just seven months prior. Some choice moments from the sessions made it onto Villarreal’s critically-acclaimed 2022 album Panamá 77, bust most of the music remained unreleased.
Lados B is a deep dive into the high-level spontaneous music made by Villarreal, Parker and Butterss across those two days in 2020. Villarreal is heard leading the group through various rhythmic modes and structures for improvisation - flow as informed by the Latin soul of Fania Records as it is by the otherworldly trance of Brain Records - while Parker and Butterss draw on their extensive experience playing free together (as heard on Parker’s recently-released Mondays at the Enfield Tennis Academy, and the LA side of Makaya McCraven’s 2018 LP Universal Beings) to build harmonic buoys for their spontaneous melodicism. The result is a beautifully vivid illustration of context, creativity, and collective composition from a particularly rich moment in history.
Tracklist:
1. Traveling With
2. Sunset Cliffs
3. Republic
4. Chicali Outpost
5. Bring It
6. Salute
7. Daytime Nighttime
8. Things Can Be Calm
9. Rug Moti More
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Fernando Oly - Chuva Da Montanha
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Fernando Oly - Cheiro De Romã
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Fernando Oly - No Reino Da Bicharada
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Fernando Oly - Birimbóca
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Fernando Oly - Pra Onde O Vento A Vela Levar
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Fernando Oly - Alto Mar
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Fernando Oly - Bárbara Bela
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Fernando Oly - Quand Os Beatles Voltarem...
LP DELUXE EDITION 180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI + REPLICA OF THE ORIGINAL INSERT + DOWNLOAD CARD
Fernando Oly is a musician who was part of Lô Borges' band and took part in the recording of the album "Via Láctea" in 1979. He placed one of his compositions among the album's tracks: "Chuva na Montanha", whose original version was also included on “Tempo Prá Tudo”
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Fernando Oly is a musician who was part of Lô Borges' band and took part in the recording of the album "Via Láctea" in 1979. He placed one of his compositions among the album's tracks: "Chuva na Montanha", whose original version was also included on “Tempo Prá Tudo”
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(LP with obi strip) A magnificent concept album that will remain in the history of Japanese jazz
TRACKLIST
A1. By The Red Stream
A2. Warm, Honest And Love
B1. There Is Not Any War To End The War
B2. Something Over The War
INFO
The sound that swallows jazz rock, mode jazz, and free jazz is serious and profound.
A magnificent concept album that will remain in the history of Japanese jazz with the theme of global anti-war and peace
Hiromasa Suzuki, a rare pianist/composer/arranger who showed his skills in the groups of Terumasa Hino and Akira Ishikawa. Collaborating with Big Soul Media, led by Jiro Inagaki, one of the best jazz rock groups of our time, this work is unusual for a Japanese jazz work, and the concept is based on the theme of “global anti-war and peace.”
The sound that swallows jazz rock, mode jazz, and free jazz is serious and solid, but at the same time, it is full of overwhelming dynamism.
Suzuki’s ability to manage a big band and create a masterpiece sound is also splendid, and Big Soul Media, which listened to Suzuki’s intentions and responded to his request, is also splendid.
Both Suzuki and Inagaki’s activities in the jazz-rock era are at their peak, and this work is also important in that it captures the overlap.
text by Yusuke Ogawa (universounds/Deep Jazz Reality)
Composition/Arrangement/Conductor: Hiromasa Suzuki
Performed by Jiro Inagaki and Big Soul Media
Jiro Inagaki (S.Sax, T.Sax)
Shigeo Suzuki (A.Sax)
Tadayuki Harada (B.Sax)
Takehisa Suzuki (Trumpet)
Tetsuo Fushimi (Trumpet)
Takeshi Nomura (Trumpet)
Shigemichi Domoto (Trombone)
Tadataka Nakazawa (Trombone)
Kazuo Usui (Trombone)
Tsunehide Matsuki (Guitar)
Masaru Imada (Piano, Organ)
Hiromasa Suzuki (Piano, Organ)
Yasuo Arakawa (Bass) / Gen Ishimatsu (Drums) More
TRACKLIST
A1. By The Red Stream
A2. Warm, Honest And Love
B1. There Is Not Any War To End The War
B2. Something Over The War
INFO
The sound that swallows jazz rock, mode jazz, and free jazz is serious and profound.
A magnificent concept album that will remain in the history of Japanese jazz with the theme of global anti-war and peace
Hiromasa Suzuki, a rare pianist/composer/arranger who showed his skills in the groups of Terumasa Hino and Akira Ishikawa. Collaborating with Big Soul Media, led by Jiro Inagaki, one of the best jazz rock groups of our time, this work is unusual for a Japanese jazz work, and the concept is based on the theme of “global anti-war and peace.”
The sound that swallows jazz rock, mode jazz, and free jazz is serious and solid, but at the same time, it is full of overwhelming dynamism.
Suzuki’s ability to manage a big band and create a masterpiece sound is also splendid, and Big Soul Media, which listened to Suzuki’s intentions and responded to his request, is also splendid.
Both Suzuki and Inagaki’s activities in the jazz-rock era are at their peak, and this work is also important in that it captures the overlap.
text by Yusuke Ogawa (universounds/Deep Jazz Reality)
Composition/Arrangement/Conductor: Hiromasa Suzuki
Performed by Jiro Inagaki and Big Soul Media
Jiro Inagaki (S.Sax, T.Sax)
Shigeo Suzuki (A.Sax)
Tadayuki Harada (B.Sax)
Takehisa Suzuki (Trumpet)
Tetsuo Fushimi (Trumpet)
Takeshi Nomura (Trumpet)
Shigemichi Domoto (Trombone)
Tadataka Nakazawa (Trombone)
Kazuo Usui (Trombone)
Tsunehide Matsuki (Guitar)
Masaru Imada (Piano, Organ)
Hiromasa Suzuki (Piano, Organ)
Yasuo Arakawa (Bass) / Gen Ishimatsu (Drums) More
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Limited edition Greek Honey color vinyl in a heavyweight matte jacket with insert sheet and dome patterned IARC inner sleeve
In order to record the compositions in his critically acclaimed 2022 release GOLD, Alabaster DePlume instilled a culture of creativity by leading his ensembles In spontaneous composition and development. This resulted in an abundance of material that he has since produced and arranged, resulting in this collection.
Tracklisting
1. Sibomandi (feat. Falle Nioke)
2. What Can It Take
3. To That Voice And Say
4. Greek Honey Slick (feat. Tom Skinner)
5. Give Me Away
6. Fall On Flowers
7. Did You Know (feat. Momoko Gill)
8. Levels Of Human
9. Not Even Sobbing
10. The Best Thing In The World
11. Naked Like Water (feat. Donna Thompson)
12. Broken Again
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In order to record the compositions in his critically acclaimed 2022 release GOLD, Alabaster DePlume instilled a culture of creativity by leading his ensembles In spontaneous composition and development. This resulted in an abundance of material that he has since produced and arranged, resulting in this collection.
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1. Sibomandi (feat. Falle Nioke)
2. What Can It Take
3. To That Voice And Say
4. Greek Honey Slick (feat. Tom Skinner)
5. Give Me Away
6. Fall On Flowers
7. Did You Know (feat. Momoko Gill)
8. Levels Of Human
9. Not Even Sobbing
10. The Best Thing In The World
11. Naked Like Water (feat. Donna Thompson)
12. Broken Again
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On October 15th & 16th 2020, drummer Daniel Villarreal was joined by guitarist Jeff Parker and bassist Anna Butterss for two afternoons of recording in the backyard of Chicali Outpost in Los Angeles.
For all three musicians, it was the first ensemble recording session they’d done in-person since the pandemic locked the world down just seven months prior. Some choice moments from the sessions made it onto Villarreal’s critically-acclaimed 2022 album Panamá 77, bust most of the music remained unreleased.
Lados B is a deep dive into the high-level spontaneous music made by Villarreal, Parker and Butterss across those two days in 2020. Villarreal is heard leading the group through various rhythmic modes and structures for improvisation - flow as informed by the Latin soul of Fania Records as it is by the otherworldly trance of Brain Records - while Parker and Butterss draw on their extensive experience playing free together (as heard on Parker’s recently-released Mondays at the Enfield Tennis Academy, and the LA side of Makaya McCraven’s 2018 LP Universal Beings) to build harmonic buoys for their spontaneous melodicism. The result is a beautifully vivid illustration of context, creativity, and collective composition from a particularly rich moment in history.
Tracklist:
1. Traveling With
2. Sunset Cliffs
3. Republic
4. Chicali Outpost
5. Bring It
6. Salute
7. Daytime Nighttime
8. Things Can Be Calm
9. Rug Moti More
For all three musicians, it was the first ensemble recording session they’d done in-person since the pandemic locked the world down just seven months prior. Some choice moments from the sessions made it onto Villarreal’s critically-acclaimed 2022 album Panamá 77, bust most of the music remained unreleased.
Lados B is a deep dive into the high-level spontaneous music made by Villarreal, Parker and Butterss across those two days in 2020. Villarreal is heard leading the group through various rhythmic modes and structures for improvisation - flow as informed by the Latin soul of Fania Records as it is by the otherworldly trance of Brain Records - while Parker and Butterss draw on their extensive experience playing free together (as heard on Parker’s recently-released Mondays at the Enfield Tennis Academy, and the LA side of Makaya McCraven’s 2018 LP Universal Beings) to build harmonic buoys for their spontaneous melodicism. The result is a beautifully vivid illustration of context, creativity, and collective composition from a particularly rich moment in history.
Tracklist:
1. Traveling With
2. Sunset Cliffs
3. Republic
4. Chicali Outpost
5. Bring It
6. Salute
7. Daytime Nighttime
8. Things Can Be Calm
9. Rug Moti More
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Boillat Thérace Quintet - Introduction by Claude Nobs
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Boillat Thérace Quintet - Cenovis (Live)
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Boillat Thérace Quintet - 1224 (Live)
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Boillat Thérace Quintet - Le Colin (Live)
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Boillat Thérace Quintet - Rahsaan Rahsaan (Live)
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Boillat Thérace Quintet - Straight Life (Live)
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Boillat Thérace Quintet - Spain (Live)
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Boillat Thérace Quintet - Backlash (Live)
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Boillat Thérace Quintet - Dolphin Dance
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Boillat Thérace Quintet - Adam's Apple
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Boillat Thérace Quintet - 5th of July, Dulong Street
DLP: Limited Edition of 300, Obi
Tracklisting LP
A1. Introduction by Claude Nobs
A2. Cenovis (Live)
A3. 1224 (Live)
A4. Le Colin (Live)
B1. Rahsaan Rahsaan (Live)
B2. Straight Life (Live)
C1. Spain (Live)
C2. Backlash (Live)
D1. Dolphin Dance
D2. Adam's Apple
D3. 5th of July, Dulong Street
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We Release Jazz is sooooo happy to announce the release of a very limited edition double LP for Boillat Thérace Quintet’s 1974 Montreux Jazz Festival performance, with 3 bonus studio tracks! This gem from the Geneva, Switzerland band follows the acclaimed WRJ reissue of their self-titled album (1974) and My Greatest Love (1975), their full-length with Benny Bailey. The 300-copies-only white sleeved DLP comes with the classic obi and features fully remastered audiophile-ready recordings.
Captured live at Montreux Jazz Festival, July 3rd 1974, this rare audio treat features Boillat Thérace Quintet fan-favorites including their infamous homages to Swiss Marmite ("Cenovis"), and Geneva's public transport line Tram 12 ("1224"), as well as remarkable renditions of timeless jazz numbers by Freddie Hubbard ("Straight Life" and "Backlash") and Chick Corea ("Spain").
Additionally, the double LP offers 3 bonus songs taken from the ensemble’s sessions for their self-titled debut: superb takes on Herbie Hancock’s "Dolphin Dance", Wayne Shorter’s "Adam’s Apple", and Claude Engel’s "5th of July, Dulong Street".
All in all it’s a beautiful soul-jazz/modal fest full of flair and heart, one that perfectly encapsulates the vibrant and inventive Swiss jazz scene of the 1970s. A must have for fans and collectors.
This new album from We Release Jazz follows the label’s celebrated releases of the Ryo Fukui catalogue (Scenery, Mellow Dream, A Letter from Slowboat, Ryo Fukui in New York, My Favorite Tune), Hiroshi Suzuki’s seminal Cat album, and Le Cercle Rouge soundtrack by Eric Demarsan among other jazz wonders.
Points of interests
- For fans of soul jazz, modal, good jazz, good Swiss jazz, good Geneva jazz, Cenovis, taking the tram in Geneva, Montreux Jazz Festival, rare recordings, limited double LPs in white sleeves, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Claude Engel, Claude Nobs, and groooooove.
- First ever vinyl release of Boillat Thérace Quintet’s Montreux Jazz Festival concert in 1974 with additional studio tracks, courtesy of We Release Jazz (Ryo Fukui, Hiroshi Suzuki, Stuff Combe).
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Tracklisting LP
A1. Introduction by Claude Nobs
A2. Cenovis (Live)
A3. 1224 (Live)
A4. Le Colin (Live)
B1. Rahsaan Rahsaan (Live)
B2. Straight Life (Live)
C1. Spain (Live)
C2. Backlash (Live)
D1. Dolphin Dance
D2. Adam's Apple
D3. 5th of July, Dulong Street
Info
We Release Jazz is sooooo happy to announce the release of a very limited edition double LP for Boillat Thérace Quintet’s 1974 Montreux Jazz Festival performance, with 3 bonus studio tracks! This gem from the Geneva, Switzerland band follows the acclaimed WRJ reissue of their self-titled album (1974) and My Greatest Love (1975), their full-length with Benny Bailey. The 300-copies-only white sleeved DLP comes with the classic obi and features fully remastered audiophile-ready recordings.
Captured live at Montreux Jazz Festival, July 3rd 1974, this rare audio treat features Boillat Thérace Quintet fan-favorites including their infamous homages to Swiss Marmite ("Cenovis"), and Geneva's public transport line Tram 12 ("1224"), as well as remarkable renditions of timeless jazz numbers by Freddie Hubbard ("Straight Life" and "Backlash") and Chick Corea ("Spain").
Additionally, the double LP offers 3 bonus songs taken from the ensemble’s sessions for their self-titled debut: superb takes on Herbie Hancock’s "Dolphin Dance", Wayne Shorter’s "Adam’s Apple", and Claude Engel’s "5th of July, Dulong Street".
All in all it’s a beautiful soul-jazz/modal fest full of flair and heart, one that perfectly encapsulates the vibrant and inventive Swiss jazz scene of the 1970s. A must have for fans and collectors.
This new album from We Release Jazz follows the label’s celebrated releases of the Ryo Fukui catalogue (Scenery, Mellow Dream, A Letter from Slowboat, Ryo Fukui in New York, My Favorite Tune), Hiroshi Suzuki’s seminal Cat album, and Le Cercle Rouge soundtrack by Eric Demarsan among other jazz wonders.
Points of interests
- For fans of soul jazz, modal, good jazz, good Swiss jazz, good Geneva jazz, Cenovis, taking the tram in Geneva, Montreux Jazz Festival, rare recordings, limited double LPs in white sleeves, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Claude Engel, Claude Nobs, and groooooove.
- First ever vinyl release of Boillat Thérace Quintet’s Montreux Jazz Festival concert in 1974 with additional studio tracks, courtesy of We Release Jazz (Ryo Fukui, Hiroshi Suzuki, Stuff Combe).
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(LP + insert with obi-strip) Regarding this work, Inagaki said, “We made this work while anticipating the fate of fusion music.”This album contains the mellow and emotional track “Memory Lane”, the stormy and refreshing “I Will Give You Samba”, and the groovy and edgy “Take My Hand”
TRACKLIST
A1. Memory Lane
A2. Somethin' Good Is Comin'
A3. I Will Give You Samba
A4. Dried Flowers
B1. Culmination
B2. Rain
B3. Take My Hand
B4. Double Images
B5. Bye Bye So Long
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Soul Media is led by Jiro Inagaki, who played a part in the development of jazz rock in Japan. This album “Memory Lane” was recorded in 1980.
Regarding this work, Inagaki said, “We made this work while anticipating the fate of fusion music.”
This album contains the mellow and emotional track “Memory Lane”, the stormy and refreshing “I Will Give You Samba”, and the groovy and edgy “Take My Hand”
The sound that Jiro created with his sworn friend Norio Maeda while looking ahead to the future of Jazz has an extraordinary degree of perfection in terms of song, arrangement, and performance. Listening to this album years later, it’s still vivid and fresh. More
TRACKLIST
A1. Memory Lane
A2. Somethin' Good Is Comin'
A3. I Will Give You Samba
A4. Dried Flowers
B1. Culmination
B2. Rain
B3. Take My Hand
B4. Double Images
B5. Bye Bye So Long
INFO
Soul Media is led by Jiro Inagaki, who played a part in the development of jazz rock in Japan. This album “Memory Lane” was recorded in 1980.
Regarding this work, Inagaki said, “We made this work while anticipating the fate of fusion music.”
This album contains the mellow and emotional track “Memory Lane”, the stormy and refreshing “I Will Give You Samba”, and the groovy and edgy “Take My Hand”
The sound that Jiro created with his sworn friend Norio Maeda while looking ahead to the future of Jazz has an extraordinary degree of perfection in terms of song, arrangement, and performance. Listening to this album years later, it’s still vivid and fresh. More
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This compilation takes us on a journey to the Colombian coast where the passion for African music burns bright.It's impossible to understand this love affair without first looking to San Basilio de Palenque - the first free town in colonial Latin America, established in 1691 as a place of refuge and autonomy for black slaves. It's a place where pride in African heritage and culture could be kept alive, just 50 km away from Cartagena de Indias. The Afro Caribbeans' connection to their roots gave rise to the "picós" - artisanal, high-powered sound systems akin to those found in Jamaica. These music aficionados have a keen ear for African melodies, leading to a vibrant collector's scene that brought Afro sounds to the streets of Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Santa Marta. This compilation showcases the best of Kenyan Benga music - a unique style with a distinct guitar-picking method that draws from traditional instruments like the nyatiti and orutu. Learn everything about the history and stories behind these African tracks, from the carefully guarded "exclusives" to the piconema - the practice of renaming songs in Spanish based on their lyrics or the reaction of the dancefloor. The project has been led by Spanish vinyl collector Joan Pujol aka Golfo De Guinea surrounded by a team of passionate music lovers including Don Alirio, a musicologist from Barranquilla who offered a coastal perspective, and George Ouma, a Kenyan DJ, collector, and Benga advocate who helped with track selection and securing rights. The result is a compilation that captures the joy and energy of sub-Saharan polyrhythm, bringing together a vibrant mix of genres that are sure to move your feet. So sit back, turn up the volume, and let yourself be transported to the vibrant streets of the Colombian coast and the shores of Lake Victoria.
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The Roger Webb Sound - Sunshine (1:13)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Gentle Eyes (2:08)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Heavy Lace (1:32)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Yesterday (2:33)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Petal Soft (2:54)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Coaster (2:20)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Grey Sigh (2:38)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Sweet Thing (2:17)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Cough Drop (1:59)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Moon Shade (2:43)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Sapphire (2:44)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Interweave (2:39)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Musette (2:49)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Reminiscence (2:29)
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The Roger Webb Sound - 7.30 For 8.00 (2:05)
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The Roger Webb Sound - Sparky (0:39)
Territories: Worldwide no restrictions
Format Notes: Part of Music De Wolfe Reissue Campaign, 2023 first time reissue, 140g vinyl
Track List:
A1 Sunshine 1:13
A2 Gentle Eyes 2:08
A3 Heavy Lace 1:32
A4 Yesterday 2:33
A5 Petal Soft 2:54
A6 Coaster 2:20
A7 Grey Sigh 2:38
A8 Sweet Thing 2:17
B1 Cough Drop 1:59
B2 Moon Shade 2:43
B3 Sapphire 2:44
B4 Interweave 2:39
B5 Musette 2:49
B6 Reminiscence 2:29
B7 7.30 For 8.00 2:05
B8 Sparky 0:39
Release Notes:
The Roger Webb Sound's Moonshade is one of the coolest records ever. Originally appearing via the legendary De Wolfe library in 1971, it's a sumptuous jazz-soul-funk instrumental set. Full of melodic, melancholic yet sun-drenched songs, rich with colour and contrast, it was composed by self-taught jazz pianist Roger Webb and features vocal performances by Barbara Moore. That's right; *the* powerhouse library music duo! It makes Moonshade the perfect precursor and accompaniment to Barbara Moore's eternal classic Vocal Shades And Tones. It will come as no surprise that original copies, if you can ever find them, will set you back north of 200 notes.
Moonshade is a phenomenal showcase of Brit maestro Webb's own roots in jazz. Those roots are served up here with a plethora of fast-stepping rhythms that truly give flight to the vocals of Barbara Moore, as they soar in wonderful ways. Moore sings wordlessly throughout, allowing her voice to act like another instrument in concert with the horns and keyboards elevating the fine arrangements. This is a deeply beautiful record.
The album opens with the ornate Baroque pop splendour of the sun-dappled melancholia of "Sunshine". Strings, piano and wordless female vocals combine to create this brief beauty of unimaginable grace. The cool "Gentle Eyes" features haunting and beautiful vocals, smooth jazz piano and horns and a general easy vibe without being easy listening, if you know what we mean. You do. Just listen. The pounding "Heavy Lace" is one for the beat-heads, funky open drums (!) with muted organ, bassy piano chords and ace horns. Sampled by Quakers for their great debut album on Stones Throw. The nostalgic "Yesterday" is wistful and beautifully melodic instrumental soul music with gorgeous acoustic guitar and flutes. It's followed by the light, lilting "Petal Soft" which features more Baroque styles, overflowing with flutes and harps. The bright, bouncing "Coaster" is an easy-going piano-led, guitar-driven swinger whilst "Grey Sigh" is another classic. A real highlight, with more fantastic propulsive drums and percussion and plaintive wordless vocals courtesy of Barbara. Speaking of which, the soft, sweet Rhodes jazz of the lilting "Sweet Thing" is another staggering showcase of the brilliance of Barbara. Just astounding.
Head straight past the honky-tonk-by-numbers piano jaunt "Cough Drop" and luxuriate in the soft, delicate beauty of the album's melodic, cyclical title track, "Moon Shade". Fragile flutes and acoustic guitar float across judicious bass notes before giving way to slightly ominous piano and, again, those beguiling wordless vocals. And then round again to the flute refrain of the intro. This time with the vocals to see us out. Majestic drama jazz at its finest. The cello-and-flute adorned "Sapphire" is a fluid orchestral beauty whilst "Interweave" rides with more urgency in its string and bass stabs. When the warm keys enter, it's a bonafide mellifluous wonder. The softer "Musette" begins in beautifully gentle fashion before pivoting for a driving yet elegant piano middle section. It reverts back to the mellow intro, for its outro. Understood? The melodic organ and prominent rhythm section running through "Reminiscence" makes for a delightfully understated folk-funk instrumental whilst the cool, rolling piano feels of "7.30 For 8.00" seem to perfectly suit the phrase "dinner jazz". It's no bad thing, c'mon. This classy, memorable set is rounded out by the half-minute mince of the Barbara-blessed "Sparky". It's just over too soon!
The audio for Moonshade has been brilliantly remastered by Be With regular Simon Francis, ensuring this release sounds better than ever. Cicely Balston's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry in Holland. The original, iconic sleeve has been restored here at Be With HQ as the finishing touch to this long overdue re-issue. More
Format Notes: Part of Music De Wolfe Reissue Campaign, 2023 first time reissue, 140g vinyl
Track List:
A1 Sunshine 1:13
A2 Gentle Eyes 2:08
A3 Heavy Lace 1:32
A4 Yesterday 2:33
A5 Petal Soft 2:54
A6 Coaster 2:20
A7 Grey Sigh 2:38
A8 Sweet Thing 2:17
B1 Cough Drop 1:59
B2 Moon Shade 2:43
B3 Sapphire 2:44
B4 Interweave 2:39
B5 Musette 2:49
B6 Reminiscence 2:29
B7 7.30 For 8.00 2:05
B8 Sparky 0:39
Release Notes:
The Roger Webb Sound's Moonshade is one of the coolest records ever. Originally appearing via the legendary De Wolfe library in 1971, it's a sumptuous jazz-soul-funk instrumental set. Full of melodic, melancholic yet sun-drenched songs, rich with colour and contrast, it was composed by self-taught jazz pianist Roger Webb and features vocal performances by Barbara Moore. That's right; *the* powerhouse library music duo! It makes Moonshade the perfect precursor and accompaniment to Barbara Moore's eternal classic Vocal Shades And Tones. It will come as no surprise that original copies, if you can ever find them, will set you back north of 200 notes.
Moonshade is a phenomenal showcase of Brit maestro Webb's own roots in jazz. Those roots are served up here with a plethora of fast-stepping rhythms that truly give flight to the vocals of Barbara Moore, as they soar in wonderful ways. Moore sings wordlessly throughout, allowing her voice to act like another instrument in concert with the horns and keyboards elevating the fine arrangements. This is a deeply beautiful record.
The album opens with the ornate Baroque pop splendour of the sun-dappled melancholia of "Sunshine". Strings, piano and wordless female vocals combine to create this brief beauty of unimaginable grace. The cool "Gentle Eyes" features haunting and beautiful vocals, smooth jazz piano and horns and a general easy vibe without being easy listening, if you know what we mean. You do. Just listen. The pounding "Heavy Lace" is one for the beat-heads, funky open drums (!) with muted organ, bassy piano chords and ace horns. Sampled by Quakers for their great debut album on Stones Throw. The nostalgic "Yesterday" is wistful and beautifully melodic instrumental soul music with gorgeous acoustic guitar and flutes. It's followed by the light, lilting "Petal Soft" which features more Baroque styles, overflowing with flutes and harps. The bright, bouncing "Coaster" is an easy-going piano-led, guitar-driven swinger whilst "Grey Sigh" is another classic. A real highlight, with more fantastic propulsive drums and percussion and plaintive wordless vocals courtesy of Barbara. Speaking of which, the soft, sweet Rhodes jazz of the lilting "Sweet Thing" is another staggering showcase of the brilliance of Barbara. Just astounding.
Head straight past the honky-tonk-by-numbers piano jaunt "Cough Drop" and luxuriate in the soft, delicate beauty of the album's melodic, cyclical title track, "Moon Shade". Fragile flutes and acoustic guitar float across judicious bass notes before giving way to slightly ominous piano and, again, those beguiling wordless vocals. And then round again to the flute refrain of the intro. This time with the vocals to see us out. Majestic drama jazz at its finest. The cello-and-flute adorned "Sapphire" is a fluid orchestral beauty whilst "Interweave" rides with more urgency in its string and bass stabs. When the warm keys enter, it's a bonafide mellifluous wonder. The softer "Musette" begins in beautifully gentle fashion before pivoting for a driving yet elegant piano middle section. It reverts back to the mellow intro, for its outro. Understood? The melodic organ and prominent rhythm section running through "Reminiscence" makes for a delightfully understated folk-funk instrumental whilst the cool, rolling piano feels of "7.30 For 8.00" seem to perfectly suit the phrase "dinner jazz". It's no bad thing, c'mon. This classy, memorable set is rounded out by the half-minute mince of the Barbara-blessed "Sparky". It's just over too soon!
The audio for Moonshade has been brilliantly remastered by Be With regular Simon Francis, ensuring this release sounds better than ever. Cicely Balston's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry in Holland. The original, iconic sleeve has been restored here at Be With HQ as the finishing touch to this long overdue re-issue. More