Janus US Vinyl & CDs

Review: 'After Hours' by Charlie Mitchell aka Vic Marcel ha deco me hugely popular recently and for good reason - it is a super smooth and seductive slice of gorgeous soul music with mellow moves and rare-groove s to spare. Original of this one will costs you well over 250 quid at the moment. It was produced and arranged by veterans Tony Silvester and Bert DeCoteaux while the songwriting was talon care of by J.R. Bailey and Ken Williams. Reverse it for another slice of something just a s special in the form of some mid-tempo soul from the same production crew. What a beauty.

Review: Grady Tate's much-loved album was originally released in 1974 and is a magical blend of jazz sophistication and soulful grooves of the era. It is now a full half a century old but has aged well and gets this special anniversary reissue for Record Store Day Black Friday RSD 2024 on brown marbled vinyl. The album showcases Tate's remarkable versatility as both a vocalist and drummer with his smooth, emotive voice complementing his intricate drumming style. The record features a mix of jazzy rhythms, funk-inspired beats and soulful melodies that helped to make it a standout in the fusion of jazz and soul.