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Jealousy (reissue)
Cat: COMET 094. Rel: 21 Sep 20
Jealousy (11:25)
Hustler (13:03)
 in stock $28.78
Special Night
Cat: BC 021LP. Rel: 25 Oct 16
Special Night (5:52)
I'm Coming Home (3:12)
Work To Do (3:46)
Never Be Another You (4:22)
Lover Man (3:12)
Make The World (3:40)
Let Him In (3:45)
How I Like It (2:54)
Where Is The Love (3:40)
Precious Love (4:37)
Review: 17 albums deep and Lee Fields still has something to say. Arm in arm with longstanding band The Expressions, the troupe dig deep an impeccable roll of soul: The soft harmonies and yearning horns of "I'm Coming Home", the light electronic elements on the rhythm of the hazy, laidback torch song "Never Be Another You", the swooning blues of "Let Him In", the almost highlife sparkle to the guitars on "Where Is The Love"... Each of the ten tracks hits with a freshness, energy and realness that few - if any - 70s troubled troubadours could muster. Essential.
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 in stock $23.42
Scorpio Man
Cat: TRLP 12005. Rel: 22 Mar 18
The Scorpio Walk (5:01)
Still Trippin' (6:00)
Bag Full Of Miracles (3:55)
Street Of Tears (5:48)
Windy City Blues (6:52)
Scorpio Man Theme (3:57)
Cold Turkey Time (4:12)
Journey To The Bottom (4:25)
Review: Ernie Hawks is the occasional artistic alias of virtuoso flautist and trombonist Erno Haukkala, a Helsinki-based musician best known for his membership of long-serving Finnish funk combo the Soul Investigators. Fittingly, his debut solo album was produced in cahoots with the long-running band. Throughout, his band-mates provide brilliant backing for his languid trombone solos, jaunty flute lines and - on rare occasions - wild harmonica playing. It's a very enjoyable and impressive set, all told, with Haukkala's compositions variously drawing influence from classic soul, Cymande, Ennio Morricone's "Spaghetti Western" soundtracks and the higher quality end of the library music spectrum. Naturally, it's all brilliantly played and produced, with an emphasis on gentle mood enhancement.
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 in stock $25.40
Non Ex Orbis
Non Ex Orbis (LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: NA 5184LP. Rel: 29 Mar 19
Non Ex Orbis (5:40)
Crawling Through Your Mind (3:20)
Hymnin5 (extended) (5:09)
Stossgebet (6:39)
Asteroid (6:11)
Inhale/Exhale (4:48)
Mother Seletta (8:07)
Dekagon (3:20)
 in stock $32.45
Vanrock
Vanrock (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: FTNLP 006. Rel: 29 Aug 19
Safu (7:57)
Vanrock (5:45)
Satan Speaks! (6:35)
Luke The Ox (9:17)
Tamera (4:52)
Revelation Six (7:51)
Review: Is there a more genuinely eclectic producer than Kalbata operating right now? We certainly can't think of one. Over the last decade and a half he's turned his hand to everything from dub, techno, dubstep and electro to Balearic beats, downtempo grooves and inspired musical fusions that simply cannot be categorized. His latest excursion - made in cahoots with five-piece Israeli band Tigris -falls into the latter category, offering up a brilliant blend of African and Caribbean rhythms, Turkish psych-funk organ solos, off-kilter electronics, wavy ambient chords and glistening guitars. It's hard to accurately describe but brilliantly produced and hugely entertaining. Don't sleep on this one!
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 in stock $27.66
Sugar Daddy
Sugar Daddy (LP + insert)
Cat: STRUT 150LP. Rel: 10 Feb 17
Sugar Daddy (15:37)
Come Back Lina (7:35)
All Fingers Are Not Equal (6:59)
 in stock $24.56
Shakara (50th Anniversary Edition)
Shakara (50th Anniversary Edition) (gatefold pink vinyl LP + yellow vinyl 7" with obi-strip)
Cat: KFR 20278. Rel: 12 Jan 23
Lady (13:52)
Shakara (Oloje) (13:28)
Lady (Ezra Collective remix) (6:02)
Shakara (Oloje) (Ezra Collective remix) (4:57)
Review: Originally released in 1972, Shakara is a shining example of Fela Kuti & The Africa 70 in full flight. Made up of two 13-minute long pieces, the definitive Afrobeat sound is laid out in undulating, impossibly funky form. Tony Allen holds it down on the drums and the brass section from Tony Njoku, Igo Chico, Lekan Animashaun and Kuti himself punches out with urgency. This 50th anniversary release does things a little differently by inviting the excellent Ezra Collective to deliver their own versions of each track, each getting their side to lay down expansive reflections on the trailblazing groundwork laid by Kuti and his bandmates half a century ago.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $30.46
Afrodisiac (reissue)
Cat: KFR 20081. Rel: 14 Oct 16
Alu Jon Jonki Jon (12:39)
Chop & Quench (7:16)
Eko Ile (6:43)
Je'nwi Temi (Don't Gag Me) (13:17)
 in stock $23.69
Shakara (reissue)
Shakara (reissue) (LP + insert)
Cat: KFR 20271. Rel: 14 Oct 16
Lady (13:49)
Shakara Oloje (13:27)
 in stock $23.69
Chameleon
Cat: JAZZR 016. Rel: 26 May 22
Now's The Time (4:58)
Chameleon (9:32)
Georgia On My Mind (5:05)
Take The A Train (5:01)
Body & Soul (6:05)
The World Is A Ghetto (10:08)
Review: Jazz saxophonist Tony Lavorgna, sometimes known as Captain Bad, recorded Chameleon with the St Thomas Jazz Quartet in 1982. The title track is a cover of Herbie Hancock's classic from Head Hunters, given a fresh lick on this superlative album of incredible renditions of long time favourites. Ray Charles' 'Georgia On My Mind', War's 'The World Is A Ghetto' and Dave Brubeck's 'Take The 'A' Train' all get a look in, given a soulful treatment which goes down very smooth indeed. On the strength of these, it's a shame the group never recorded more music together, covers or otherwise.
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 in stock $11.01
Going On Down The Road
Cat: CHARLY 770LP. Rel: 08 Jul 24
Daisy Burrris - "Four Strong Winds" (1:55)
Perk Lee - "The Docks" (2:07)
The Delcos - "Just Ask" (2:22)
The Fabulettes - "If It Wasn't For Girls" (2:22)
Ray & Dave - "Wrong, Wrong, Wrong" (2:50)
Compliments - "Beware, Beware" (2:51)
The Georgia Prophets - "Don't You Think It's Time" (2:13)
Frankie Newsome - "Tauting Love" (3:54)
Cashmeres - "Finally Waking Up (Bashful Man)" (2:31)
Tiny Tim Harris - "Don’t Say" (2:46)
Lenny McDaniel & The New Era - "Something Out Of Nothing" (2:32)
Lee Bates & Point Of View - "I’m Superman" (2:28)
Thomas East - "Follow The Rainbow" (3:27)
Benny Spellman - "This Is For You My Love" (2:18)
The Bobettes - "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" (2:30)
The Sonatas - "Going On Down The Road" (2:36)
Review: Levanna, the celebrated "Northern Soul Girl," shines in her new 'rare soul' series from the Charly vaults. As an influencer, dancer, promoter and DJ, she brings her energetic personality and deep love for Northern Soul to this LP compilation. Gathering her rare grooves in one record, this release is a DJ's delight, eliminating the need for extensive crate digging. Levanna's dedication and passion for Northern Soul music have earned her widespread respect and press acclaim. This collection captures her vibrant spirit and showcases some of the finest, hard-to-find tracks, making it an essential addition for any Northern Soul enthusiast.
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 in stock $26.80
Funky Donkey Vol 1 (remastered)
Funky Donkey
Una New York
Review: Jazz doesn't come much more wildy expressive, idiosyncratic, off the cuff, challenging and dense that this album from 1977. The Human Arts Ensemble came together in 1970 in St. Louis adn was a loose collective that associated themselves with the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) and the Black Artists' Group (BAG) collective. They had no rues and no restrictions on who could play and it shows as different instrments shoulder their way to the front and vie for attention, from the drums to the keys, the sax to the double bass. This reissue features the original artwork as well as all new remastered audio and fresh liner notes by Howard Mandel that provide great context.
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 in stock $37.53
Maxx Traxx/Third Rail
Maxx Traxx/Third Rail (gatefold teal vinyl 2xLP + booklet in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: NUM 084LPC1. Rel: 02 Nov 23
Don't Touch It! (4:51)
You & I (4:29)
Tell Me (3:31)
Time Has Come (7:32)
Lets Have A Party (5:12)
Living Without You (5:17)
To Be With You (4:36)
Let Me Love You (4:54)
Reachin' For It (6:55)
Just Had To Tell You (5:40)
If You Want It (You Can Have It) (5:16)
Let Me Love You (6:21)
Living Without You (5:22)
Mainstream (6:18)
Review: There was one irrepressible Chicago club act that refused to be replaced by any DJ's sound system. Soul septet Maxx Traxx (and Third Rail before them) commanded a scene unto themselves in the early 80s, playing live five-plus nights a week somewhere in the 312. Their two LPs, both recorded in 1982, are a sheer energy-ride almost too explosive to be captured by studio tape. And yet these two stone-cold classics would remain unanswered by a city, as it moved determinedly toward the motorik sound of house. Hop the turnstile and move with this complete document of Chicago's last great club band told in detailed text, newly revealed photos and complete studio recordings painstakingly remastered.
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Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $43.73
Cosmica Italiana
Cat: 22A 042. Rel: 28 Jul 22
Cosmica Italiana (3:15)
Bazar Milano (4:08)
Nuda Sorgente (4:46)
Tema Cinque (4:37)
Doppio Sogno (4:55)
Interludio (1:57)
Estate (5:18)
5 AM (4:51)
Movimento Astratto (3:38)
Classico (5:42)
Acqua (8:06)
Played by: PiCOSSU, LEGO EDIT
 in stock $29.07
Maze Of Sounds
Cat: MOS 001. Rel: 13 Nov 20
Prelude (2:48)
Maze Of Sounds (3:25)
Sweet Path (4:00)
Say It Softly (2:38)
Interlude (1:48)
Wavy (3:13)
Tha Boogee (7:08)
It Never Ends (3:18)
Played by: RUSTAM OSPANOFF.
 in stock $32.45
Look A Little Higher
Cat: AOTNLP 057. Rel: 23 Jun 22
Money Won't Change You (3:33)
It's Bad (3:08)
Good Thing (2:31)
Best Of Luck To You (3:02)
That's What I Get (2:11)
That's The Sound Of My Heart (2:20)
How Long Must I Wait For You (2:29)
Foxy Mama (2:36)
Look A Little Higher (2:43)
I Take What I Want (2:26)
She's Got To Be Loved (2:42)
Just A Dream (2:02)
To Love Me Like You Do (2:49)
There's Gonna Be A Better Day Coming (2:37)
Review: The glorious Athens of the North label will always be one of our favourites. It is pretty much buy on sight for lovers of soul, funk and disco and this month it is serving up two more unmissable long players. Here it is Ike and The Uptights and their superb sounds which make, what me might bravely, say, could be one of this always high class label's finest releases. Formed by Henry Bradley in Forrest City, The Uptights recorded for Memphis label Action Records and here we get a perfect window into their world of raw and guttural funk.
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 in stock $9.87
Too Tough
Too Tough (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: BBE 340ALP. Rel: 06 Mar 20
Rim & Kasa - "Shine The Ladies" (8:50)
Rim & Kasa - "Love Me For Real" (8:21)
Rim & Kasa - "I'm A Song Writer" (3:58)
Rim & The Believers - "I'm Not Going To Let You Go" (3:11)
Rim & The Believers - "Peace Of Mind" (3:52)
Review: Having re-released Rim Kwaku's long lost Rim Arrives album, BBE follow it up with more dusty disco treasures from the Ghanaian hit maker's repertoire. From the blistering horns and thundering drum rolls of the near-nine-minute romp "Shine The Ladies" right the way through the looser, more Afrobeat-focussed "Peace Of Mind" by way of the emphatic Stevie Wonder-style showmanship of "I'm A Songwriter" it's a collection that still sparkles with soul 30 years after they were recorded. If you're unaware of Rim's story, you'd be wise to check it; from Quincy Jones endorsements to homelessness in the space of 24 hours, Rim's tales are as serious as his music is funky.
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 in stock $30.46
This Is (Deluxe Edition) (reissue)
This Is (Deluxe Edition) (reissue) (limited gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: LEGO 351VL. Rel: 17 Oct 24
Gonna Get You (3:40)
Working Woman (3:06)
Coffee High (2:54)
Everything Holds Blame (3:10)
Snake Charmer (3:02)
Free Vibes (instrumental) (2:12)
Love Alarm (3:50)
Out Of Fashion (3:47)
Nothing For Nothing (3:04)
Magic Time Machine (2:45)
The Time Is Right For Love (2:49)
Hold Fast (3:27)
Working Woman (Kenny Dope mix) (3:20)
The Time Is Right For Love (Swing-O aka 45 remix) (4:34)
Coffee High (Bellevilloise) (1:01)
Snake Charmer (instrumental) (3:32)
Free Vibes (part 2 - vocal version) (2:59)
Burn This Disco Out (live) (3:13)
Magic Time Machine (live)
June (live)
Hold Fast (Jr Blender remix)
The Time Is Right For Love (Flute version)
Working (part 2 - instrumental) (0:05)
Review: Some 15 years after its original release in 2009, This Is ... by Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Mocambos remains a classic in the sister funk genre. Raw, melodic, and vibrant, the album hasn't aged a bit and now, as a result of that, it's being re-released with unreleased bonus tracks, rare remixes and a limited-edition double vinyl. With standout tracks like 'Working Woman,' which became a global DJ fav, the album brims with Gizelle Smith's unique style and powerful vocals. Blazing horns, soulful guitars and dynamic production all help bring them to life on a record that is rooted in the golden era of soul but coloured with modern charm.
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 in stock $34.71
The Same Tree
The Same Tree (LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: INL 202101LP. Rel: 12 Jul 24
Kindagoso (3:34)
Like A Rolling Stone (3:33)
The Good Side (4:07)
He Moita (3:47)
I Don't Mind (3:20)
She Was (4:07)
Fight This World Alone (4:12)
Rainbow Children (3:20)
Zoua La (5:01)
 in stock $27.37
Vibrant Kaleisdosonic Rhythms
Cat: FNR 238. Rel: 17 Sep 24
Intro (1:57)
Night In Casablanca (5:03)
Chewing Gum Martians (4:18)
Cosmo Tigers With Sabers (4:27)
Badmington Baobab (4:22)
Purple Comet (3:22)
Hologram Water (4:03)
Kaif (4:49)
Review: Funk Night returns with this magnificent new album Vibrant Kaleisdosonic Rhythms from Zanzibar. It is well infuse by a wide range of worldly sounds, rhythms and moods and kicks off with a melange of incidental jazz keys and raw horn sounds that are super exotic. 'Night In Casablanca' is as steamy as you would expect with a low slung groove, 'Badmington Baobab' is another flute lead sound with mystery and intrigue and 'Hologram Water' is more reflective and inward in its lush keys and delicate organic percussive layers. A nice escapist instrument funk album for laid back times.
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 in stock $20.88
Acaip
Acaip (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: ZEL 06. Rel: 03 Nov 22
Haremlik (4:46)
Istanbul (4:16)
Karistirma Kuklaliginin Iplerini (6:06)
Hayda Bre (3:27)
Otoban (6:41)
Ich Bin Ein (6:58)
Arabesk (4:06)
Played by: Alexis Le-Tan
 in stock $26.52
Kaidi's 5ive
Cat: JRF 0003LP. Rel: 22 Mar 22
Don't Hide Your Love (7:20)
To My Surprise (5:21)
Dyno (3:15)
For All The Love In Time (7:44)
Organic Juggernaut (6:08)
Review: A decade after it first surfaced on CD and digital, Kaidi Tatham's superb contribution to Jazz:Refreshed's now legendary 5ive series of mini-albums has finally made it onto vinyl. We don't expect these to hang around in stock too long, in part because it's one of the most consistently on-point and musically expansive sets in Tatham's vast catalogue - and that's saying something. For proof, check the soulful bruk-up business of 'To My Surprise' (reminiscent of the best of the collective Bugz in the Attic project he was a big part of), the fluid, spiritual jazz-funk brilliance of opener 'Don't Hide Your Love' and the expansive, up-tempo excellence of 'Organic Juggernaut', where fluttering flutes, squelchy bass and sparkling pianos catch the ear.
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 in stock $20.03
Don't Rush The Process
Cat: FW 252. Rel: 04 Aug 22
Mystery Solved (1:53)
Don't Rush The Process (feat The Easy Access Orchestra) (5:06)
Just Not Right Rudi (0:48)
All I Need (1:57)
We Chillin' Out (feat The Easy Access Orchestra) (5:07)
Knocknee Donkey (3:15)
Any Flavour (2:38)
Funky Fool (1:31)
Sooretama (feat Robert Mitchell) (4:33)
Runnin' Tru (3:59)
What A Dream (2:20)
Mind Yourself (0:42)
Review: Kaidi Tatham is a master of broken beats and a widely respected figure in the London music scene. His new 12 track album takes us on a lush and louche trip through all his myriad musical skills and styles. Boogie, gospel-tinged hip-hop, jazz-funk and more all colour the futurist grooves with contributions from The Easy Access Orchestra, and pianist Robert Mitchell. This is a fourth solo album from the man and maybe his best yet, even though it has come so quick on the heels of the release of An Insight To All Minds in 2021.
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 in stock $30.19
Life Stories: Highlife & Afrobeat Classics 1973-1980
Cat: STRUT 072LP. Rel: 09 May 17
Heaven (6:03)
Atwer Abroba (8:15)
Ebo Taylor & Uhuru-Yenzu - "What Is Life" (4:41)
Apagya Showband - "Tamfo Nyi Ekyir" (3:58)
Peace On Earth (7:47)
Ebo Taylor & Uhuru-Yenzu - "Victory" (4:19)
Asasse Ase - "Ohiani Sua Efir" (4:02)
Aba Yaa (15:02)
Ohye Atar Gyan (6:07)
Ebo Taylor & Uhuru-Yenzu - "Love & Death" (8:13)
Ebo Taylor & The Pelikans - "Egya Edu" (6:53)
Pat Thomas & Ebo Taylor - "Ene Nyame Nam A Mensuro" (6:16)
Review: In afrobeat circles, Ghanaian highlife guitarist Ebo Taylor has long been regarded as one of the scene's most undervalued talents. During his golden period during the 1970s, Taylor was responsible for some landmark recordings - not just as an artist, but composer, arranger and producer. This comprehensive set from serial crate-diggers Strut revisits that fertile period, gathering together the best of Taylor's solo, collaborative and production work. For those with a passing interest in afrobeat and highlife, it's near-essential. Highlights come thick and fast, from the strangely spaced-out grooves of "Peace On Earth" and lazy afro jazz-funk of "Ohiana Sua Efir" to the epic American R&B stylings of "Aba Yaa".
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 in stock $22.01
Twer Nyame (reissue)
Cat: COMET 122. Rel: 21 Jun 24
Twer Nyame (16:53)
Peace On Earth (7:48)
Atwer Abroba (8:18)
Review: One of the leading lights of Ghana's vibrant musical ecosystem, Ebo Taylor cast a monumental influence thanks to his deft blend of Afrobeat, jazz and funk, helping define the now-canonical highlife sound. 'Twer Nyame' was released as a three-track single in 1978, although the 16-minute run time of the track makes it much more than a rapid fire hit. Backed with the delicate delights of 'Peace On Earth' and the shuffling funk perfection of 'Atwer Abroba', it's a rare gem of Ghanaian groove from the undisputed king of the sound.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $31.88
Jazz Is Dead 22
Jazz Is Dead 22 (LP in die-cut sleeve)
Cat: JID 022LP. Rel: 30 Jan 25
Get Up
Obra Akyedzi (Gift Of Life)
Kusi Na Sibo
Obi Do Woa (If Someone Loves You)
Nsa A W'oanye Edwuma, Ondzidzi
Beye Bu, Beye Ba
Feeling
Review: At 88, Ebo Taylor, the legendary Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat pioneer, made his U.S. debut at the Jazz Is Dead concert series, captivating audiences nationwide. This historic visit coincided with the recording of Ebo Taylor JID022, a groundbreaking psychedelic afrobeat album produced with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad. Younge expressed the significance of this collaboration, likening it to working with Fela Kuti, emphasising the dream of capturing Ebo's essence on analog tape. The album features swirling horns, gritty guitars and polyrhythmic percussion reminiscent of Taylor's seminal 1970s work, alongside spiritually rich backing vocals that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Ebo's heartfelt lyrics, exploring themes of love, peace and spirituality, resonate with nearly a century of wisdom. Tracks like 'Beye Bu, Beye Ba' and 'Kusi Na Sibo' impart life lessons on gratitude and divine provision, solidifying Ebo Taylor JID022 as an essential addition to his storied catalogue and a crown jewel for Jazz Is Dead. This release coincides with his eagerly anticipated tour across the Americas, showcasing the enduring legacy of a true musical icon.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $27.94
Jazz Is Dead 22
Jazz Is Dead 22 (transparent green vinyl LP in die-cut sleeve)
Cat: JID 022LPC1. Rel: 30 Jan 25
Get Up
Obra Akyedzi (Gift Of Life)
Kusi Na Sibo
Obi Do Woa (If Someone Loves You)
Nsa A W'oanye Edwuma, Ondzidzi
Beye Bu, Beye Ba
Feeling
Review: At 88, Ghanaian highlife and afrobeat legend Ebo Taylor made his first-ever journey to the US, performing in the Jazz Is Dead concert series. These shows, which sold out across the country, led to an unexpected and electrifying collaboration between Taylor, Adrian Younge, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad. The result is a psychedelic afrobeat album, recorded at Younge's Linear Labs studio, that's bound to thrill fans of both classic West African funk and afrobeat purists. The album channels the raw energy of Ebo's 70s recordings, with swirling horns, fuzzed-out guitars, and the unmistakable polyrhythmic percussion that made Taylor a revolutionary figure in African music. "Collaborating with Ebo Taylor is a bucket-list accomplishment," says Younge, likening the experience to working with another afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti. The analog recording style, embracing the gritty textures of 70s Africa, gives this album an authenticity that's impossible to ignore. Tracks like 'Beye Bu, Beye Ba' and 'Kusi Na Sibo' exemplify Taylor's profound lyricism. His reflections on love, spirituality, and gratitude echo his decades-long career, while the ensemble of Ghanaian vocalists adds a spiritual depth that transports listeners back to his prime. Ebo's son, Henry Taylor, also features, proving himself a formidable talent in his own right. This album is not just a nod to the past but a crowning achievement in Taylor's enduring legacy. For connoisseurs of afrobeat, it's a standout moment in both Ebo's catalogue and the growing canon of the Jazz Is Dead series.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $32.45
Conflict Nkru!
Cat: MRBLP 109. Rel: 29 Jan 13
You Need Love
Love & Death
What Is Life
Christ Will Come
Victory
 in stock $23.42
Teaspoon & The Waves (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 225. Rel: 05 Mar 21
Friday Night (8:33)
Wind & Fire (7:01)
Saturday Express (5:10)
Oh Yeh Soweto (4:10)
Got Me Tight (5:51)
Review: Many will know Teaspoon & The Waves' incredible 'Oh Yeh Soweto' - a brilliant Afro-disco riff on Lamont Dozier's 'Going Back To My Roots' that has appeared on countless compilations and re-edit releases over the years - but fewer have heard the rest of the tracks on the South African band's incredible 1977 debut album (in part because original copies are rather hard to find). To those people, we'll say this: check out this Mr Bongo reissue right now! Blending Afro-jazz with jazz-funk, soul, deep funk and disco, every single track is a winner, with highlights including the celebratory 'Friday Night', the dazzling, duelling solos and heavy percussion of 'Saturday Express' and the life-affirming brilliance of 'Got Me Tight'.
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Bow To The People
Bow To The People (2xLP + insert)
Cat: STRUT 252LP. Rel: 02 Jul 21
Searching For Ourselves (3:46)
Crossroads (7:22)
Bow To The People (3:06)
One Little Chance (2:59)
Children Of Tomorrow's Dreams (4:09)
Black Love (7:02)
Big Brother (5:11)
No More Junk (4:12)
Della Get Down (5:01)
I Am A Woman (5:12)
I Really Like It (3:55)
Puppet (6:11)
Man Of Many Means (previously unreleased) (5:07)
Cool Out Your Mind (6:20)
 in stock $26.80
Themba (reissue)
Cat: AF 1011. Rel: 13 Feb 25
Themba Themba
Ou Kaas
Fana Fana
Mac's Secret
Review: Originally released on the Soweto label in 1976, this record is a rare gem that perfectly encapsulates the exciting energy of its era. Themba is the sole album from the South African group led by Baba "Themba" Mokoena, a recording that has a timeless blend of sophisticated improvisation and infectious groove. Mokoena, renowned for his guitar prowessifirst spotlighted on Dick Khoza's landmark Chapitaileads a skilled ensemble through a set of tracks that balance technical brilliance with undeniable danceability. The standout cut, 'Fana Fana', exemplifies this alchemy, featuring fluid saxophone melodies, crisp guitar riffs, nice flute solo and an energetic horn section. Throughout the album, the interplay between instruments shows the group's dynamic synergy, creating a sound both lush and immediate. The layered textures and lively rhythms invite listeners into a world brimming with cultural pride and musical ingenuity. Now reissued for the first time nearly 50 years later, Themba resonates with the same soulful vitality that made it a cornerstone of South African jazz. Remastered from the original master tapes under As-Shams Archive, this reissue ensures the album's brilliance continues to inspire new generations.
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 in stock $29.07
Blues & The Soulful Truth
Blues & The Soulful Truth (gatefold heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: HIQLP 091. Rel: 26 Aug 22
Let's Go Down To Lucy's (4:24)
L-O-V-E (2:50)
Gypsy Queen (10:15)
Love Each Other (3:13)
Shape Your Mind To Die (5:18)
Boom-Boom-Boom (4:52)
China Doll (5:05)
CC Rider (6:22)
Review: Originally released on Flying Dutchman in 1973, Leon Thomas' Blues and the Soulful Truth is an outstanding slice of soul funk from one of the genre's all time greats. Thomas came to fame working with Pharoah Sanders on 'The Creator Has A Master Plan', but on this album he was in full flight writing his own songs, backed up by Pee Wee Ellis as a conductor and with Bob Thiele as producer. Thomas had an unflinching approach to his message, best heard on incredible cuts like 'Shape Your Mind To Die', but there's tenderness to match the toughness. Just listen to the sweetness of 'China Doll' on this long overdue reissue and take in the full spectrum of the Leon Thomas sound.
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Played by: DJ ROCCA
 in stock $24.56
Spirits Known & Unknown (remastered)
Spirits Known & Unknown (remastered) (gatefold 180 gram audiophile vinyl LP)
Cat: FDS 115. Rel: 06 Dec 19
The Creator Has A Master Plan (Peace) (4:26)
One (3:10)
Echoes (5:41)
Song For My Father (5:17)
Damn Nam (Ain't Going To Vietnam) (4:46)
Malcolm's Gone (8:44)
Let The Rain Fall On Me (5:27)
Played by: Dj soFa, DJ ROCCA
 in stock $42.33
Stage Two
Stage Two (limited 180 gram clear vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: TWM 73LITA. Rel: 04 Aug 21
Let's Think It Over (3:59)
La La La La La La (4:17)
We're Coming Home (5:55)
Think About It (3:10)
Sweet Gloria (2:33)
I Need You Around (7:06)
Fishes (Mankind) (3:37)
Let's Do It Now (2:56)
Let Me Feel As I Am (4:16)
Review: Recorded and initially released in 1976, Stage 2 was one of a trio of killer albums that highlife legend Pat Thomas recorded with the Marjarita backing band. Although amongst his most popular sets in his native Ghana, the album has never been released outside Africa - until now. This remastered edition, which comes pressed on clear vinyl, is therefore long overdue. It remains a superb set all told, with Thomas and his collaborators serving up a fuzzy, sometimes fiery fusion of Afro-Soul, highlife, Afro-funk, rocksteady, reggae and Afro-rock. Thomas is in terrific form throughout, delivering effortlessly soulful and impassioned vocals that turn an otherwise excellent album into a genuinely terrific one.
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 in stock $17.50
Pat Thomas Introduces Marijata (reissue) (Record Store Day 2018)
Cat: MRBLP 158. Rel: 01 May 18
Salvation (3:28)
Mother Africa (4:55)
My Love Will Shine (3:28)
That's The Way (4:37)
Brain Washing (3:46)
Papa Little Boy (3:06)
Black Beautiful Race (2:56)
I Can Say (5:39)
Don't Blame Us (3:23)
Review: We love RSD only for one thing, and that's providing us with inaccessible records that have been snapped-up by Discogs sharks over the years. This timely reissue of Pat Thomas second LP from 1976, the wonderful Marijata, is one such record that has become impossible to find in its original format, and one which allows us to have some access to the highlife beat, one of our biggest loves. While much of this album rests in classic soul and funk, Pat Thomas' Ghanaian influences are loud and present, whether through the guitars, the aesthetics of each instrumental and, of course, the quality of the recording itself. Funk out to some ORIGINAL STYLE. Cop it quick!
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Tags: African | Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk
 in stock $25.11
The Funkiest Man: The Stax Funk Sessions 1967-1975
Cat: SX 2135. Rel: 06 Nov 02
Funkiest Man Alive
Give Me The Green Light
Itch And Scratch
Turn Your Damper Down
Funky Hot Grits
I'm Getting Better
Sophisticated Sissy
Funky Mississippi
Git On Up And Do It
The Breakdown (Part 1)
(Do The) Push And Pull (Part 1)
Do The Funky Penguin
Do The Double Bump
Funky Robot (Part 1)
Memphis Train '75
Let The Good Times Roll
Funky Bird
Rock Me Back aka Rock Back
Played by: Dj Twister, Idem
 in stock $22.01
Nat Ural
Nat Ural (LP + 7" + poster + booklet + postcards)
Cat: KR 16. Rel: 24 Mar 25
First Place Winner (2:25)
It Ain't Easy Being Green (3:24)
America (1:01)
You Cared Very Little (3:09)
Over You (2:54)
Even When I Lose I Still Win (3:25)
Ain't Enough Time (1:38)
So Glad (4:24)
Raindrops (2:43)
Good Vibrations (4:09)
Fade Away (3:02)
Smile (3:02)
Review: Also known as "Portland's Pillar Of Soul", Ural Thomas is a widely esteemed Portland based r&b singer-songwriter and musician, active since the 1950s. Still going strong over almost three-quarter century's worth of performing and releasing, Thomas' breathtaking oeuvre comes to a recent head on this latest LP+7" via Cairo, 'Nat Ural'. Eschewing his latest incarnation with backing The Pain (making up Ural Thomas and the Pain), which was formed after a long hiatus, we return to Thomas' solo sensibility here. A new LP backed up by a sneaky extra 7", Thomas' distinctive, homely brand of strutting vocal soul is once more put on display here.
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 in stock $35.27
Ripple On The Wing
Ripple On The Wing (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: HS 046. Rel: 26 Nov 24
Let There Be Nothing (3:26)
One More Step (3:19)
Jigsaw (2:41)
There's A Fire, Yet To Burn (3:39)
Omen (3:44)
Other People's Problems (3:49)
Little Star (3:20)
Changes (3:30)
Sleep Walking (1:56)
Don't Be A Taurus (3:57)
Review: Ella Thompson's new album is a stunning tribute to classic soul, blending the warm, cinematic sounds of the late 60s and early 70s with her unique modern sensibilities. Thompson's soulful, velvet voice takes center stage, effortlessly evoking the timeless elegance of artists like The Chi-Lites and Main Ingredient while maintaining her distinct artistry. From the sweltering grooves of 'Jigsaw' to the slow-burning beauty of 'Other People's Problems', each track brims with lush arrangements featuring piano, slinky guitar, tight rhythms and feathery backing vocals. Co-produced by Liam McGorry and Henry Jenkins, the album captures the essence of vintage soul. Recorded live over two days, Thompson assembled a powerhouse band, including members of Surprise Chef and Hiatus Kaiyote's Jace XL. Together, they deliver expertly layered compositions that feel nostalgic yet fresh. Highlights like 'Let There Be Nothing' and 'One More Step' showcase Thompson's ability to craft songs that resonate deeply, while the wistful closer, 'Don't Be a Taurus', leaves a lasting impression. This is a masterclass in soul revival with its timeless sound and Thompson's breathtaking vocals.
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 in stock $31.04
The Seventh Son (reissue)
The Seventh Son (reissue) (180 gram vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: MAR 060. Rel: 27 Jun 22
Two Nights In Malakal (9:39)
Street Dance (5:11)
West Side Stomp (4:30)
The Quest (6:38)
Denise (9:17)
Kirk's Tune (4:31)
Review: Chicagoan trumpeter and flugel hornist Malachi Thompson made some fine records during his lifetime, though none are better than his 1980 solo debut The Seventh Son. It's been an in-demand item amongst jazz collectors for some time, making this belated vinyl reissue a welcome development. The set is spiritual in tone, but musically draws just as much from soul-jazz and fusion as it does the more freewheeling end of spiritual jazz. As a result, the tracks are largely warming, melodious and alluring, with Thompson's dexterous and imaginative playing leaving a lasting impression. Our highlights include 'Street Dance' and the epic 'Denise', but to be honest the whole set is essential listening.
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 in stock $35.27
The Unreleased Album (reissue)
The Unreleased Album (reissue) (LP limited to 200 copies)
Cat: PBTLP 0012. Rel: 24 Oct 24
True Confusion
Crazy Bout Your Love
Invasion Of The Freaks
The Horne Section Theme
What Might Have Been
Anxiety
Exotic Lady
Lady Shine
Where Are You My Love
Love Is
Review: The Unreleased Album by The Horne Section, originally recorded during the years of 1983-1985, offers a vibrant fusion of funk, soul, disco and boogie. This US boogiefunk studio project stayed unreleased for a few decades until 2010, when these gems were collected for release. Each track exudes infectious energy and groove, with funky basslines, soulful melodies, and irresistible rhythms. The seamless integration of horns adds depth and texture, elevating the overall listening experience. From start to finish, the album delivers a captivating blend of retro charm and contemporary flair. Disco, house and funk fans can now enjoy this amazing find.
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Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $29.07
Apocalypse (10th Anniversary Edition)
Apocalypse (10th Anniversary Edition) (limited translucent red vinyl LP + MP3 download code in slip-case)
Cat: BF 040X. Rel: 14 Mar 24
Tenfold (3:03)
Heartbreaks & Setbacks (2:42)
The Life Aquatic (2:37)
Special Stage (2:56)
Tron Song (2:36)
Seven (2:04)
Oh Sheit It's X (3:59)
Without You (4:43)
Lotus & The Jondy (2:20)
Evangelion (2:27)
We'll Die (2:14)
Before I Loved Myself I Pooped My Ankles (True) (3:45)
Paris (bonus tracks) (2:43)
A Message For Austin/Praise The Lord/Enter The Void (2:31)
Review: Virtuoso bassist & singer Thundercat releases a very special deluxe edition of his album Apocalypse, ten years on from its original release in 2013. Packed with gems including the certified classics 'Heartbreaks + Setbacks', 'Lotus and the Jondy', 'Tron Song' and the all-out cosmic funk bullet 'Oh Sheit, It's X', Thundercat brings a fusion of pop, soul, electronica, prog rock and funk into an unexplored dimension, with his signature basslines gliding sky high to meet Executive Producer Flying Lotus' astral touch. The new edition also contains two previously unreleased tracks, 'Before I loved myself 'I' pooped my ankles (true)' recorded with Austin Peralta and Taylor Graves, and 'Paris' (with Mono/Poly). The deluxe LP also features special rainbow holographic artwork housed inside a transparent PVC outer slipcase complete with 'x-ray' holographic skull print.
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 in stock $35.55
Southern Nights (reissue)
Southern Nights (reissue) (180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: 603497 825271. Rel: 29 Jan 25
Last Train (2:54)
Worldwide (2:20)
Back In Baby's Arms (4:38)
Country John (4:45)
Basic Lady (2:51)
Southern Nights (3:29)
You Will Not Lose (3:14)
What Do You Want The Girl To Do? (3:44)
When The Party's Over (2:28)
Cruel Way To Go Down (3:52)
Review: As part of Rhino Records' Start Your Ear Off Right series - which consists of reissued versions of classic albums by Dream Theater, Fleetwood Mac, The Ramones, ZZ Top and many more - comes this fabulous new version of Allen Toussaint's Southern Nights. Originally released in 1975, this is a celebrated album, showcasing Toussanint's signature blend of funk, soul and r&b. One of many records to put Touissant on the map as a soul songsmith, and to associate him with the rich musical tradition of New Orleans, the record is well-known and much celebrated for its bold and unexpected use of orchestral arrangements, unusual for New Orleans r&b at the time.
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 in stock $41.49
Sababu
Sababu (LP)
Cat: ZEPLP 069. Rel: 29 Nov 24
Sonfo
Gnani
Politiki
Djarabi
Sababu
Turamagan (feat Mariam Dioubate)
Djuru Kan
Tulon
Tags: African | Highlife
 in stock $27.66
Dedication (Record Store Day Black Friday RSD 2024)
Cat: SJRLP 533. Rel: 06 Dec 24
Share It (4:17)
Firesign (3:22)
Vulcan Voyage (3:55)
Love You Like A Brother (4:07)
Ain't Nothing But A Party (4:18)
Got To Be Something More (3:17)
Baby Feet (3:43)
Funky Reggae (3:20)
Celebrate Your Love (5:26)
Review: Soul Jazz Records is back with another crucial reissue, this time of Dedication by Tribe, a rare gem from the 1970s funk, soul and jazz era as a special limited-edition coloured vinyl for Black Friday 2024. It has been fully remastered and comes with original artwork and mirrors the eclectic sounds of Mandrill, The Blackbyrds and Kool and the Gang. Tribe, led by multi-instrumentalist Earl J Foster and producer Big Dee Ervin, blended funk, jazz, rock, Latin and soul into a singular style on the album which was originally released independently in 1977 and has been out of print for over 45 years. Dedication is a masterpiece that offers a deep, spaced-out fusion.
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 in stock $30.46
Freedom Train (Record Store Day RSD 2024)
Cat: LANR 43. Rel: 27 Apr 24
Freedom Train (6:11)
Give & Take (7:24)
Beautiful World (5:21)
Beginning Of The End (4:50)
Long Way To Go (2:30)
 in stock $26.25
Rock The Blues (remastered)
Rock The Blues (remastered) (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: PLP 8070. Rel: 19 Jun 24
Hey Miss Tina (2:18)
Stringin' Along (2:24)
I Miss You So (3:08)
Nobody Wants Me (2:38)
The Way You Used To Treat Me (2:40)
Early Times (bonus) (2:30)
Bayou Rock (2:42)
The Wild One (2:17)
You Got Me Way Down Here (bonus) (2:44)
All The Blues All The Time (8:45)
 in stock $37.23
The Spoiler
Cat: 4256. Rel: 01 Jan 90
The Magilla
When The Sun Comes Out
La Fiesta
Sonny
Theme From "The Oscar" (Maybe September)
You're Gonna Hear From Me
Played by: Blue Note Records
 in stock $16.36
Tuxedo III
Cat: FOS 100LP. Rel: 15 Jul 19
The Tuxedo Way (3:14)
You & Me (3:05)
OMW (feat Leven Kali & Battlecat) (2:50)
Dreaming In The Daytime (feat MF DOOM) (3:43)
Extra Texture (feat DaM FunK) (3:10)
Gabriel's Groove (feat Gabriel Garzon Montano) (1:29)
Vibrations (feat Parisalexa) (3:34)
If U Want It (2:46)
On A Good One (3:24)
Toast 2 Us (feat Benny Sings) (3:38)
Close (feat Gavin Turek) (3:13)
 in stock $31.88
Tuxedo IV
Cat: LFOS 101. Rel: 04 Nov 24
Hold Up (3:07)
This Is 4 You (2:33)
Back 4 More (3:00)
Think Twice (2:51)
Good Time 4 Ever (3:50)
Jake's Groove (1:25)
Cake (3:03)
Ride With Me (3:02)
Windows Down (2:22)
4 Sure (3:29)
We Made It (3:31)
Review: Tuxedo, the dynamic duo of Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One, return with Tuxedo IV, delivering yet another collection of funk-fuelled gems. Bonding over their mutual love for Parliament, Zapp, and all things funk, the pair channel that influence into a fresh sound designed to light up dancefloors in 2024. The album is packed with tracks that radiate feel-good energy and smooth grooves, perfect for those late-night jams. From the irresistible vibe of 'Roll the Windows Down' to the infectious bounce of 'Back 4 More,' Tuxedo's latest effort doesn't disappoint. With tight production and Hawthorne's signature vocals, the record blends classic funk elements with modern production, creating a set of tunes destined to make you move. Tuxedo IV is another triumph for this unstoppable duo.
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 in stock $33.29
Together Forever: The Music City Sessions
Cat: OVLP 11. Rel: 23 Sep 11
Let's Get It Together
Overdose (Of Your Love)
Snag Nasty
Silly Song
Dreams
Stop Telling Me
Walk On By
Confusion (Alt Version)
You're No Good
Together Forever
 in stock $17.85
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