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Back catalogue: Funk
Juno's full catalogue of Funk
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Review: There is lashings of funk around this month and up there with the best of it is these new Resense tackle. It is designed for the advanced dance floors out there and features 'Lalo Shuffle' which is a rework of the main theme from the original Planet Of The Apes film. Not your average source material but a sure-fire funk destroyer with cool to spare as the big licks and hefty kicks power it along. On the flip is 'Magic Hancock' which swings down low with filtered bass guitar funk and deep house drums carrying you away.
… Read morePlayed by: Voodoocuts, Juno Recommends Funk
out of stock $17.43
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Review: Two out-and-out rarities from Hancock's Columbia-era output. Strictly the sole preserve of DJ promo back in 79/80, the clue is in the title 'special' disco remixes. Smooth, soulful and arranged with such style, every element of Herbie's essential ingredients is brought to the fore in its own time with its own space. "Stars In Your Eyes" swoons with a soulful ballad feel while "Saturday Night" pumps and jumps with party-pulling allure. Simply essential.
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Review: Herbie Hancock has been responsible for many era-defining records over the years - "Rockit" being a particularly good example - but few of his compositions have been quite as game changing as "Chameleon". First featured on 1973 album "Head Hunters", the 15-minute epic was revolutionary in a number of ways, not least in its use of a killer 12-note bassline, "percussive" style guitar parts and loose-limbed funk beat. It remains one of the greatest jazz-funk moments of all time, as this timely reissue proves. This time round, it comes accompanied by another "Head Hunters" classic - Hancock's groovy, synth-laden re-recording of his own 1962 composition "Watermelon Man". Two stone cold classics for the price of one: what's not to like?
… Read morePlayed by: Scratchandsniff, Mukatsuku Records Chart
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What A Funky Night (reissue) (limited 7")
Cat: MILF 001. Rel: 05 Jan 23
Review: A big hello to new Montreuil-based label Mother I'd Like to Funk, which also wins our award for the best new label name of 2022. The 7" it kicks off with ain't too shoddy either. Harri Stojka Express's 'What A Funky Night' is a long-awaited reissue that was first released in 1983 by the Austrian producer and guitarist. It is some irresistible boogie-disco-funk goodness that came from the leftfield as he had previously dropped mostly jazz-rock-fusion-orientated records. On the flip side is a brilliant reggae and soul fusion that's all about the lovely green herb.
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Review: American jazz pianist Gene Harris first released 'Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong' and its counterpart 'Summer' in 1974, when both initially appeared on the classic soul jazz album Astral Signal. Thereafter, it enjoyed a second bout of popularity after being picked up by the trailblazing rare groove scene in London. Now for a third: Selector Series now proffer another reissue of this rare groove workout, a Latin funk gem for an age not yet properly recorded or recognised. Snappy, pugilist drums, wowwing synths and filling choral counterpoints make this a real funk treat.
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Review: Cinematic soundscapes, Middle Eastern funk, jazz and breaks make up some of the flavours of the new Havana Syndrome 7", which comes freshly to the repertoire of We Stray True, based in London. On this four-tracker, we hear pristine, front-and-centre library funk delivered straight to the dome; the lead track 'Pink Mist' is indeed a sticky noir-thriller slinker, heavy on the bass and complementary on the Rhodeses and triangles. The ensuing tracks are no less slinky either, with 'Minute Of Angle' as sleuthing and stealthy as a black cat up to no good; then comes 'Cairo Connect' and 'Pea Soup', the first of which brings jazz to the bazaar, while the second mixes back-alleyed night-movements with a flautist's flight of fancy.
… Read morePlayed by: SPASIBO RECORDS
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Review: Haze, an Exeter band that in 1981 endlessly toured the South West of England and released the album "SILVERTOPS REFLECTS HAZE" upon which many contemporary tracks were given the Haze treatment from Barry Manilow's 'I Can't Smile Without You' to Johnny Cash's 'Ghost Riders in the Sky'. In the mix Azymuth's Latin funk anthem 'Jazz Carnival' and Space's legendary electronic 'Magic Fly' surfaced, the latter two of which make up this exceptional 7" release by Panorama records, this relatively new label that celebrates idiosyncratic rarities. Haze seem to like breaking down the original and making space between the beats and yet on this A side an already pumping track pumps faster with an extra electronic edge on the Moog-ish organ, whilst paradoxically Haze's lead guitarist takes on Jose Roberto Bertrami's originally syncopated keys in a more regulated way - not a bad thing if not a jazz dancer but someone who just loves to dance! Intelligently, Panorama have coupled this with Haze's percussion heavy version of 'Magic Fly' on the B side, that even if it remains more so electronic, even poppy, it nicely compliments the Brazilian homage of side A. If you love a rare version, 7" 45s and early 80s jazz funk with a synthesised edge you'll love this.
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Review: This single is taken from the only studio album from US soul/rare groove duo Heaven Sent & Ecstasy, originally released back in 1980. P-Vine reissued it as CD in 2006, but this is the first time it has been released on 7' format. Features the well known track 'I'm A Lady' newly edited as single version, in addition to 'The Greatest Love Story' on the flip which is taken from their only album of the same name. A highly treasured album with strong appeal to collectors.
… Read morePlayed by: Ionik (Traveller Records, KGS), Juno Recommends Soul
in stock $19.09
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Quatermass Sessions 1 (12" + MP3 download code)
Cat: NA 510812. Rel: 03 Dec 13
Review: Two long players in the space of 12 months? 2013 really has been a great year to be a Heliocentrics fan. While Now Again appear to be filing this under 'EP', with nine tracks and an alluringly cyclical intro/outro narrative it's so much more than your conventional extended player. Highlights abound throughout this fuzzy, far-away psychedelic session but the distorted bass runs and muffled moaning guitars is a cosmic jam of Woodstockian proportions while "Thunder & Lightning" takes the dark art of reverberation to a whole a new spaced-out level. Press play and prepare to be consumed.
… Read morePlayed by: Mop Mop, Now Again Records USA
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Review: 'The Catfish' by Peter Herbolzheimer is a thrilling addition to Dynamite Cuts' 7" series, featuring the German big band jazz maestro's powerhouse sound. Originally recorded live at the renowned ONKELPO in Sweden, this release features two monster tracks that pack a punch. On the Side-1, 'The Catfish' delivers a heavy moog and drum groove layered with outstanding horn sections, creating an electrifying atmosphere that is sure to get listeners moving. Meanwhile, the Side-2 offers 'Head Egg,' an uptempo and powerful groove with a banger of a drum loop that will leave audiences craving more. For fans of big band funk and jazz, this 7" release is a must-have addition to any collection, offering irresistible energy and infectious grooves that will captivate music lovers of all stripes.
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Review: Some labels deal only in pristine soul legitness - and Celestial Echo are one such set of aesthetes. A reissues label, Celestial Echo focuses on modern soul and boogie, and is curated by Miche (Michael Davies) and Stu Clark. Following three impressively chosen sonic chrisms, all reissued in 2024 - releases by Glenda McLeod, Brutal Force and Winfield Parker - comes this fourth foray into one of the best-loved and perhaps only publicly known tunes by the obscure boogie singer Lisa Hill: 'I Am On The Real Side'. New York's Qit Records were the original purveyors of this track, though its initial obscurity is so baffling to us that we'd guess some case of derelict nobility was at play here; either that, or there was just this much amazing soul music being made in the big city at the time! Here, Hill proclaims her place on the right side of love, with a lyrical emphasis on the object of her passions proving themself to her before she submits.
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Review: The late precision edit maestro Ryuhei The Man has taken his scalpel to a couple ,ore jams here and turned out typically high grade, sympathetic but essential edits that rework the tunes into dance floor dynamite. First up is Tusuke Hirdao's 'Early Bird' which is a driving, gliding, smooth as you like jazz-funk gem with knotted bass and expressive live drums. On the flip is the more cosmically minded 'Sonar' with its shimmering xylophone melodies, frenzied drum playing and heart warming chords. Amazing stuff.
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Cat: AHS 44. Rel: 08 Feb 21
Review: There is a whole bunch of lovely disco music from the Far Eastern label At Home Sound landing on wax this month. Chief amongst the goodies is this 7" featuring another excellent brace of remixes from Ryuhei The Man. He turns his hand to two tunes from Yusuke Hirado, a piano player since youth and someone with only a small discography. These tunes are taken from his Tower of Touch album and are perfect jazz-funk fusions for the smoothies out there. Noodling Rhodes keys, neat bass funk and conversational freestyles all take you to the stars on both cuts.
… Read morePlayed by: Rocco Universal, Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz
out of stock $18.79
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Diggin Salsoul: Re Edit By Muro Vol 3 (limited 7")
Cat: OTS 107. Rel: 08 Jan 16
Review: Serial re-editor, addicted digger and all-round Japanese beatcraft legend Muro drops his third Salsoul edit 7". Under the knife this time are two of Loleatta Holloway and Carol Williams' biggest tracks, both of which enjoy an energetic tightening to fit a concentrated four minutes without losing any of their original lavish majesty. Tailor edited for quickfire dropping.
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Review: Late, great Japanese funk don Takehiro Honda's vaults get the treatment from HMV as two of his many famously fizzy jams enjoy a new lease of life. 1971's "Ain't It Funky Now" should be familiar by all as it subverts the good work of the greatest band leader of all time with mild jazz and funk fusion. "Greasy Spoon" on the B can be found a few years deeper into Takehiro's discography as part of his 1973 album "What's Going On". Another supreme, lucid fusion cut; not only does it still kick up a fuss on the dancefloor, it also salutes the best cooked breakfasts on the planet. Not to be slept on.
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Review: The first 45 from the Belfast-based Superfly Funk & Soul label - an offshoot of a long-running club night helmed by DJ Pete Brady - is something of a doozy. It comes courtesy of the Honeyshotz, a studio band set up by Ian Stevens (bass player with The Getiup and The King Rooster) as a vehicle for his own compositions. In its A-side 'radio edit' form, 'Loving You' is a Clavinet-happy chunk of jazz-funk influenced, 1970s dancefloor soul revivalism. It naturally boasts superb musicianship but also some stellar lead vocals from Sabina Challenger. Scene heavyweight Smoove handles remix duties, delivering a heavyweight dub that adds extra percussion, beefs up the bass and showcases almost every instrument in turn. It's a weighty, effortlessly funky revision.
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Funky Little Something (7" limited to 200 copies)
Cat: MOR 002. Rel: 22 Jun 23
Review: We're able to hear Honka Ponka, Gu and Tom Showtime from halfway across the world, as the two Australian producers and DJs make a veritable sonic boom with 'Funky Little Something'. Funky breaks, hip-hop, soul and disco all coalesce on this slice of breaksy joy, which occupies a refreshingly strange ideaspace somewhere between the worlds of electro-swing and mega-cool editry. Showtime's 'Jazz Biscuits' is an especially crisp and maximal track, hammering home the old adage: "showbusiness is everybody's business".
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Review: Just the way we like it; contemporary and obscure. First recorded in an indeterminate year in the 1970s but only released for the first time in 2015, Hot Stuff Band's 'Juju Man' and 'Big Splash' are twin slices of elusive yet legendary Brazilian funk. Better known by the name Azymuth, the band come from an era wherein the South American nations were not too fussed about the persona of singers, and were more concerned with how hot and tight the instrumentals could be. First appearing as part of the compilation Secao Ritmica, the two tracks from this sadly lesser-known alias now get a reissue with the band's original vouchers, Atemoya Records.
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Review: Here we have four disco edits aimed straight at the dancefloor, rumoured to come from within the Crazy P camp. On the first edition of Hot Today (get it?), you've got them making a truly hot mess on 'Custard Everywhere' and by hot we mean proper summertime vibes on this low slung number, which is followed on the A-side by the funky disco dub 'The Vibe'. Over on the flip, there's a wonderful cover of a certain Little Stevie classic in the form of 'Love's The Cure'.
… Read morePlayed by: Dicky Trisco
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Review: Second time around for Hudson People's most celebrated single, 1979's obscure and suitably hard to find 'Trip To Your Mind'. The track was originally released on a couple of different labels, and mixes from both 12-inches are featured on this reissue. The 'Hit House' version, which we think was mixed by the band's leader and in-house producer, is a superb dancefloor jazz-funk epic rich in disco-funk licks, a driving groove, jammed-out electric piano lines, punchy horns, occasional vocal refrains and duelling rock and jazz style guitar solos. On the flip you'll find the breezier and arguably more club-focused remix by UK jazz-funk legends (and Funk Mafia members) Chris Hill and Robbie Vincent, a version that dubs out the vocals a little, prioritises the percussion and adds some superb sax solos.
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Review: More hot-to-trot edit goodness from Dusty Donuts, a seven-inch series aimed firmly at DJs who spin breakbeat-driven funk, soul and disco. These two "re-flips" are the work of Marc Hype and Naughty NMX, two hip-hop loving Berlin veterans who can trace their careers back to the turn of the '90s. On the A-side you'll find "Flamboyant Move", a swirling, string-laden chunk of disco-era soul goodness toughened up with the addition of fat new hip-hop beats, contemporary rap samples and some carefully placed dub delays. They push the envelope further on side B, utilizing string-laden chunks of a soaring disco-soul classic in a loved-up, head-nodding hip-hop workout that should appeal to all those who like their beats served with a big dollop of celebratory, peak-time flavour.
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Review: The Honest Jons casuals, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble have stirred quite a flux of interest this year, thanks largely to their stunning follow-up LP and a successful tour of performances. Here they appear outside the walls of the Ladbroke Grove HQ and are given a fine remixing by none other than Colm K and legendary Mr.Scruff! The former reinvents "Fire" with sheer tenacity, making it clear that those delicious trumpets are the key to this track, sublime and utterly infectious funked-out soul going on here. The latter spreads those trumpets out even further and loops them over and over like non one else can - this is pretty vital stuff really...
… Read morePlayed by: Ennio Styles, Casbah 73, Señorlobo (Lovemonk), Pablo Sanchez, Bobby Tempo, RUSTAM OSPANOFF., Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Robert Luis (Tru Thoughts), Mehdi, MR. Scruff, Mop Mop, Dusty / Jazz & Milk, Ezequiel Lodeiro Soulfood Argentina, Lay-Far, Savages Y Suefo, Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz, Riccio, Suonho, NICOLA CONTE
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Lustro: Five Years Of Super Spicy Records Part 1 (translucent red vinyl 12")
Cat: SSPCYSW 002. Rel: 17 Feb 25
Review: Super Spicy celebrates getting to five years old in the best way it knows how - with a new release, of course. This one comes on translucent re wax and brings together a blend of seasoned and fresh talent including Hotmood, Shalvoy, Diana Swan, Musta, Adam Nova and Uptown Funk. These tracks do a fine job of reflecting the label's dedication to innovation right from the off. Musta's 'Fresco' is a nice jumbled percussive disco funker, Hotmood's 'Ayaaa' rides on some electric synth waves and Shalvo's 'Dancin' is a smooth cruise for the midnight hours. On the flip side are three more vibrant and vivacious disco dancers for good times only.
… Read morePlayed by: Juno Recommends Disco, Monsieur Van Pratt
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Review: Big week for Jonathan 'Smoove' Watson this week, with a reissue of his 2009 classic 'Beggerman' he created with regular partner in crime John Turrell, with whom since 2007 he has headed up a funk/soul/jazz band from North East England. Now he serves up this wicked funk edit on UK label Wack Records, a label he's very much synonymous with. On the A side we have the strong lyrical delivery of Biz Markie on 'Queensbridge', followed on the flip with the block rocking beats of Herma Puma's 'Brooklyn' (Smoove mix).
… Read moreout of stock $17.15
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Happy Tears (12" limited to 200 copies)
Cat: JZ 0867. Rel: 13 Nov 24
Review: Jazz Peace has been digging in the archives to put together this new and limited 12", 'Happy Tears'. The original 1975 studio sessions captured the essence of Stockholm, Sweden, with tracks from the unreleased album Wildlife. Recorded during a pivotal moment in the mid-70s, this 45 offers up raw, unfiltered material that offers a glimpse into the creative process of the era. The music blends rich instrumentation with experimental flair that delivers a unique sound that's both nostalgic and timeless.
… Read morePlayed by: Juno Recommends Jazz
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Review: It's about time the HCB saw vinyl justice... Originally released in 2011, the band's breakthrough album sums up just why they've not left the spotlight since. Tight, playful and dynamic, the whole album leaps and struts from soft almost silent moments to crazed jazz frenzies where the players bounce off each other in a way only a brass band can. Complete with the awesome covers that most people will have found the band from ("No Diggity", "Africa", "Under The Bridge"), this has been crying for a vinyl outing since day one... And their second album Common Decency is en wax route very soon too.
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Review: With its unlikely cover versions ("Africa", "No Diggity" etc), there was an air of novelty about Hackney Colliery Band's self-titled 2011 debut album. Of course, the East London outfit were always about much more than that, as anyone who has seen one of their incendiary live shows will confirm. This sophomore set largely steers clear of crowd-pleasing novelties (though it does include a fantastic Prodigy medley and a cover of "Inner City Life"), instead focusing on original compositions, rasping big band jazz, New Orleans-style fare and the kind of life-affirming cuts that have made them such live favourites. As a result, it's arguably a much stronger set, with the ska-jazz centre-piece, "Hitched", being particularly memorable.
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Keith HARING / VARIOUS
The World Of Keith Haring (unmixed 2xCD + 48 page booklet)
Cat: SJRCD 444. Rel: 28 Jun 19
Review: Curated as part of the iconic street artist's Tate exhibition this year, The World Of Keith Haring unites many of the talented souls Keith knew, or was inspired by, during his prolific rise as one of the most vital cultural spokesmen through the 70s and 80s. Soundtracking the gritty downtown NYC streets he made his first mark on, this limited collection captures the whole melting pot from b-boy culture with cuts such as "E.T Boogie" and "Bump N Grind", raw boogie and soul ("Over & Over") and pure drama ("The Guardian Angel Is Watching Over Us"). A powerful collection as striking and relatable as his own signature.
… Read morePlayed by: I Love Disco!
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Review: Arguably Isaac's finest release, his sophomore album is just four tracks long but with two 10+ minute workouts on there, it's not the size of tracklist that counts. Famously igniting with his cover of Burt Bacharach and Hal David's "Walk On By" (a tune that found huge favour with Wu Tang many years later), it's 12 minutes of audio splendour that every collection should not be without. Ticking all the right Memphis boxes along the way, we're treated to the thriving uptempo funk, deep crooning, knicker-dropping soul and powerful spoken word blues that builds with an 18 minute dramatic crescendo. Truly seminal.
… Read morePlayed by: Originals
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Review: Clutchy Hopkins' 'Walking Backwards' might as well be the crackly soundtrack to a vintage spaghetti western
crossed with a 70s porno. Featuring Darondo, Shawn Lee & Todd Simon (Connie Price / The Lions). DVD
includes taped confessionals, interviews and archived footage .Don't ask me who Clutchy Hopkins is; I don't
know. There's a line of people waiting to learn his whereabouts. If you find out, perhaps you will be kind
enough to hand over the contact info for the mysterious trickster, folklore guru, and marvellous musician.
… Read morecrossed with a 70s porno. Featuring Darondo, Shawn Lee & Todd Simon (Connie Price / The Lions). DVD
includes taped confessionals, interviews and archived footage .Don't ask me who Clutchy Hopkins is; I don't
know. There's a line of people waiting to learn his whereabouts. If you find out, perhaps you will be kind
enough to hand over the contact info for the mysterious trickster, folklore guru, and marvellous musician.
Played by: Rephrase Music Australia
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Cat: KFR 11342. Rel: 08 Apr 16
Review: While most fans of African music are familiar with Fela Kuti's pioneering Afrobeat work during the 1970s, few are quite as informed on his 1960s material. This excellent three-disc collection aims to put the record straight, gathering together rare studio and live recordings made by the great man and his then backing band, Koola Lobitos. Featuring Kuti on trumpet, rather than the saxophone he later became famous for playing, the material joins the dots between Highlife, Afro-jazz and Afro-soul. Over the course of the three discs, the evolution of what would later become known as Afrobeat slowly unfurls before your ears.
… Read morePlayed by: Mukatsuku Records Chart, Afro Beat Foundation
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