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Perceive Its Beauty Acknowledge Its Grace
Perceive Its Beauty Acknowledge Its Grace (gatefold translucent red vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: 6516811. Rel: 11 Apr 24
 
Jazz
End Of Innocence (2:37)
As The Planets & The Stars Collapse (2:28)
Insecurities (4:36)
Managing My Breath, What Fear Had Become (3:10)
The Wounded Need To Be Replenished (2:42)
Body To Inhabit (7:28)
I’ll Do Whatever You Want (7:41)
Living (3:41)
Breathing (4:27)
Kiss Me Before I Forget (2:54)
Song Of The Motherland (4:46)
Review: British jazz musician Shabaka Hutchings releases his sophomore album 'Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace', set to be another distinctive ribbon on top of his well-decorated jazz career including collaborations with Andre 3000 and being a member of Sons of Kemet. The LP marks Hutchings' return to music after giving up the saxophone a year ago. Here he returns to his original instrumental calling, the clarinet, but a wide array of wind and percussion punctuates his musings. Opening track 'End of Innocence', is a brief and understated clarinet and piano marriage. The reverberation of the keys softly drones behind the masterfully precise clarinet lead, with perfectly placed percussion sprinkled throughout. It's introspective, serene and understated - a supremely narrative feel that only instrumental jazz can give off. This pressing is the indie-exclusive red-coloured disc.
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Played by: ISOUL8 (Volcov)
! low stock $27.08
Destination? Funk!/Camelot Chill
Cat: SCRULSD 003. Rel: 15 Apr 24
 
Funk
Destination? Funk! (4:30)
Camelot Chill (4:52)
Review: This is the third installment in the Local Sugar Diggers Series from Scruniversal in which old and rare records from the label head's friend's collections get reworked and edited. This one is a collab between ScruScru and an equally passionate digger from Cyprus known as Dwaal. Both tunes offer quite different looks but with great results. The first is the steamy and loose-limbed 'Destination? Funk!' with its squelchy bass and neat guitar riffs, while the flipside is a super deep and lush downtempo jam, 'Camelot Chill'. This one has romantic sax notes and gentle grooves with jazzy keys finishing it in style.
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 in stock $11.61
Lady Day & John Coltrane
Cat: AJX 784S. Rel: 09 Apr 24
 
Jazz
Lady Day & John Coltrane (4:50)
Home Is Where The Hatred Is (edit) (3:47)
Review: A year after dropping his acclaimed album 'Billy Valentine And The Universal Truth' with Flying Dutchman and Acid Jazz Records, Billy unveils a fresh take on a soul classic. Recorded at LA's prestigious Henson Recording Studio, alongside producer Bob Thiele Jr. and a stellar band including Larry Goldings, Pino Paladino, Jeff Parker, James Gadson, and John Philip Shenale, he introduces three new tracks. His rendition of Gil Scott-Heron's 'Lady Day & John Coltrane', debuted on Gilles Peterson's BBC6Music, mesmerising live audiences. This special edition 7" includes a unique edit of 'Home Is Where The Hatred Is', not previously available on vinyl.
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 in stock $13.92
Congo Funk! Sound Madness From The Shores Of The Mighty Congo River: Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982
VARIOUS
Cat: AALP 098. Rel: 04 Apr 24
 
International
Petelo Vicka Et Son Nzazi - "Sungu Lubuka" (7:47)
Groupe Minzoto Ya Zaire - "Mfuur Ma" (4:51)
MBT's - "MBT's Sound" (4:12)
Abeti Et Les Redoutables - "Musique Tshiluba" (2:37)
Trio Bydoli - "Lalia" (4:53)
Tabu Ley Et L'Orchestre Afrisa - "Adeito" (6:40)
Les Bantous De La Capitale - "Ngantsie Soul" (8:23)
Les Freres Soki Et L'Orchestre Bella Bella - "Nganga" (8:36)
Orchestre Celi Bitshou - "Tembe Na Tembe Ya Nini" (7:18)
Lolo Et L'Orchestre OK Jazz - "Lolo Soulfire" (3:34)
Zaiko Langa Langa - "Femme Ne Pleure Pas" (5:59)
Orchestre OK Jazz - "Kiwita Kumunani" (3:46)
GO Malebo - "Fiancee Laya" (5:05)
Orchestre National Du Congo - "Ah! Congo" (3:18)
Review: Analog Africa has repressed the highly valued and long since sold-out Congo Funk! Sound Madness From The Shores Of The Mighty Congo River: Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982. It is a compilation that superbly shows off the raw energy and funkiness of the Congolese rumba scene. This is the country that spawned such as legendary bands as African Jazz, OK Jazz and African Fiesta and it is said that the concert ahead of the legendary Rumble in the Jungle boxing match between Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman is what really set young hopefully musicians on their paths, after they saw James Brown play live. The story of those artists and the labels they released on in the ensuing years is what is told so well here across four sides of vital wax.

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Tags: Afro Funk
 in stock $26.30
It's The Same Old Story
Cat: NW 517. Rel: 27 Mar 24
 
Soul
Act I - "It’s The Same Old Story" (4:24)
Ivano Fossati - "Night Of The Wolf (Tema Del Lupo)" (4:00)
Review: Measured Mile records puts two classy soul tracks onto the same 7". Originally released in 1974, Act 1 - 'It's The Same Old Story' is often looked over classic of the era. Act 1 hailed from Detroit and featured Raeford Gerald, Roger Terry, Reggie Ross and George Barker. The band had two minor hits but often people recall 'It's The Same Old Story' as their favorite of their only full album. Ivano Fossati's 'Night Of The Wolf' is found on the B-side. A jam song that verges slightly into Latin music, asks for quite a sum of money for its original copy. Both tracks add up to a real gem of a 7".
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 in stock $10.31
Malik (remastered)
Malik (remastered) (translucent blue vinyl LP)
Cat: STRUT 299LP. Rel: 04 Apr 24
 
Funk
Djungi (5:40)
Raff (3:12)
Conga (4:55)
Avi-vo (3:38)
Malik (5:09)
Darkest Light (6:17)
Baba Hya (5:26)
Review: The Lafayette Afro Rock Band's superb Malik is a vibrant fusion of funk, soul and Afrobeat rhythms that was initially released in 1974 and now, alongside some of their other works, is getting reissued. The iconic track album showcases the band's infectious energy and dynamic instrumentation. It is packed with driving basslines, intricate percussion and hypnotic grooves that captivate from start to finish and transport you to the heart of a steamy dance floor. The band's mastery of blending African and Western musical elements shines through to make for an enduring musical document that is still widely celebrated for its infectious rhythms and influence on the funk and Afrobeat genres.
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Tags: Afro Funk | Afro Rock
 in stock $25.27
Perceive Its Beauty Acknowledge Its Grace
Cat: 650431 1. Rel: 11 Apr 24
 
Jazz
End Of Innocence (2:37)
As The Planets & The Stars Collapse (2:28)
Insecurities (4:36)
Managing My Breath, What Fear Had Become (3:10)
The Wounded Need To Be Replenished (2:42)
Body To Inhabit (7:28)
I’ll Do Whatever You Want (7:41)
Living (3:41)
Breathing (4:27)
Kiss Me Before I Forget (2:54)
Song Of The Motherland (4:46)
Review: Composer and multi-instrumentalist Shabaka Hutchings releases his sophomore LP Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace', building on his increasingly impressive career working with Andre 3000, Sun Ra Arkestra and heading multiple bands - not least the, now dissolved, The Comet is Coming. The album marks the king's return to music, following his abandonment of the saxophone in 2023. Here he returns to his original instrumental calling, the clarinet, but a wide array of wind is on offer. The first single, the opening track 'End of Innocence', is a succinct clarinet and piano marriage. The reverberation of the keys softly emanates behind the masterfully controlled clarinet lead, with perfectly placed percussion sprinkled throughout. It's introspective, serene and understated - a supremely narrative feel that only instrumental jazz can give off.
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 in stock $27.08
Bali
Bali (limited 7")
Cat: REF 303. Rel: 20 Mar 24
 
Jazz
Bali (2:36)
Belfast (2:19)
Review: From the 1979 LP Accadde A... by Arawak, this superb 7" showcases standout Italian Library recordings that you need in your life. Arawak, one of Luciano Simoncini's many pseudonyms, crafted compositions for film scores, radio, and television in Italy and this album remained obscure until the legendary Madlib heavily sampled it in 2000 and drove up the price of originals. The LP received its first reissue by Golden Pavilion in 2017 so fans could cop it once more and now two of the best bits from it are on their own record. Both tracks oscillate between mellow dreamy atmospheres and irresistible drum breaks with 'Bali' being sampled in 'Real Eyes' by Quasimoto in 2000, and b-side jam coming on strong with bagpipes intertwined with punchy bass and steady drums.
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 in stock $12.12
Pastime Paradise (reissue)
Cat: MK 65004. Rel: 27 Mar 24
 
Jazz
Pastime Paradise (8:24)
La Cuna (4:03)
Mambotango (4:31)
Review: Stevie Wonder's 'Pastime Paradise' has thus far been less recognised as an original soul wonderwork, and more so as a sample by American rapper Coolio on the derivative 'Gangster's Paradise'. Though still having been covered by many artists over the years, Major Keys records highlights this enduring 1981 cover of Wonder's 'Paradise' by Latin percussionist Ray Barretto as among their favourites, if not their absolute favourite. Now the label reissue the gem, flaunting its up-to-date, nigh timeless feel; it's the opposite of a miracle that this has never before been released on a 12" single record, despite the fact that it is a favourite on the floors of jazz and soul rooms the world over. It also flips it with Barretto's own 'La Cuna' and 'Mambotango', taken from the same 1981 LP.
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Tags: Latin | Salsa
 in stock $15.21
Midnight In Havanna (reissue)
Midnight In Havanna (reissue) (7" limited to 250 copies)
Cat: OGR 799R3. Rel: 08 Apr 24
 
Funk
Midnight In Havanna (5:17)
Kinky Afro Cuban (4:51)
Review: Nestor Alvarez's Midnight in Havana on Original Gravity delivers an electrifying Afro-Cuban instrumental jam that transports listeners to the vibrant streets of Havana. With a mesmerising flute lead and dynamic jam sessions, the track exudes a captivating energy that feels like a theme song for the city's bustling nightlife. The infusion of Cuban soul adds depth and authenticity to the music, immersing listeners in its rich cultural heritage. On the B-side, Alvarez offers a creative cover version of the Happy Mondays' 'Kinky Afro,' reimagined with a Cuban twist. The fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and the iconic melody of the original song results in a fresh and exciting interpretation that showcases Alvarez's versatility as a musician. Fans of Latin and Cuban dance music are sure to eat this up.
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 in stock $12.36
Lonely Man
Lonely Man (7" + insert)
Cat: SL 45029. Rel: 14 Mar 24
 
Soul
Lonely Man (part 1) (3:06)
Lonely Man (part 2) (3:01)
Review: A new single release from the amazing Betty Black, following her first two releases 'Cry Me A River' and 'Sweet Dreams', both also available on Skyline Recordings. Whereas the first two releases were covers, the label now delivers a wholly original slice of Betty material, 'Lonely Man'. This single-sided soul stomper is a veritable wall of sound, in which Black sings of emotional miserliness, rainy days, bleeding hearts and missed opportunities against a lively backing, making for a sure-to-be hit.
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 in stock $13.92
Soul Makossa (reissue)
Soul Makossa (reissue) (translucent blue vinyl LP)
Cat: STRUT 300LP. Rel: 04 Apr 24
 
Funk
Soul Makossa (4:20)
Azeta (5:46)
Oglenon (8:05)
Voodounon (4:47)
Hihache (6:57)
Nicky (6:05)
Review: Long Island's finest, the Lafayette Afro Rock Band, formed firstly as the Bobby Boyd Congress and then renamed themselves Ice; only after a string of travails and a return to the US after a long stint in France did they rename themselves the Lafayettes. Soul Makossa came a long while after this renaming; their second album is packed with the same Boyd-centric hallmarks, from bulbous Rhodeses, cowbells and wahs through to riffing funk fantastics, culminating in the peak sonic movements that are 'Hihache' and 'Nicky'.
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Tags: Afro Funk | Afro Rock
 in stock $25.27
The Carnegie Hall Concert
The Carnegie Hall Concert (gatefold 2xLP + booklet)
Cat: 588286 9. Rel: 21 Mar 24
 
Jazz
Journey In Satchidananda (14:59)
Shiva-Loka (14:39)
Africa (28:10)
Leo (21:40)
Review: In 1971, the harpist, pianist and ultimately multi-instrumentalist jazz musician Alice Coltrane performed at the Carnegie Hall for a special gala benefiting the Integral Yoga Institute. Backed by an all-star group of musicians, Coltrane delivered a captivating set which will now be available in its entirety on vinyl for the first time. The Carnegie Hall Concert, now out on Verve, documents one of the defining moments of Coltrane's career, taking place not long after the immediate positive reception to the release of her spotlit Journey In Satchidananda LP. The concert, which spans both recognisable and unique compositions by Coltrane, ultimately conveyed a uniquely Eastern edge lent to Western spiritual jazz, and came as the first dedicated concert to be themed after the lessons gleaned from recognition of the Hindu god and enlightened state, Satchidananda; it enlisted the aid of two of her closest friends in the circle she'd joined during a formative trip to India that year, Kumar Kramer and Tulsi Reynolds.
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Perceive Its Beauty Acknowledge Its Grace
Cat: 6505035. Rel: 11 Apr 24
 
Jazz
End Of Innocence
As The Planets & The Stars Collapse
Insecurities
Managing My Breath, What Fear Had Become
The Wounded Need To Be Replenished
Body To Inhabit
I’ll Do Whatever You Want
Living
Breathing
Kiss Me Before I Forget
Song Of The Motherland
Review: Shabaka Hutchings' Perceive Its Beauty is a profound and meditative musical journey that celebrates the richness and grace of African culture. Through a diverse ensemble of renowned musicians, Hutchings invites us to immerse ourselves in a sonic landscape that evokes the beauty and bounty of the Motherland. The album's meditative quality stems from the restraint and collective nature of its creation. The instruments seem to float effortlessly, creating a sonic cloud that carries echoes of Afro-Asian music and the tranquil sounds of nature. Yet, within this understated atmosphere, individual brilliance shines through. The artistry of Jason Moran on the piano and the ethereal voices of Moses Sumney and Eska add layers of nuance and emotional depth. In an era often marked by division and disharmony, Perceive Its Beauty offers a refuge of unity and peace. It invites us to transcend superficial boundaries and embrace the beauty and grace that resides within and around us.
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Practice What You Preach Part 2
Cat: SP45 037. Rel: 08 Apr 24
 
Funk
Practice What You Preach (part 2) (3:09)
Sticky Sticky-Sock-A-Poo (3:39)
Review: 'Practice What You Preach' is a standout track from the German funk band Poets Of Rhythm's debut record of the same name, first released on Soulciety in 1993. After a long hiatus on the albums front before a return to the limelight with a follow-up Ninja Tune LP in 2001, these guys nonetheless remained surely active on the 7"s circuit, which has sustained them since then. Little did we know or predict, however, that there existed a part two to the same track, which is essentially an instrumental version of the original 1993 track. On the B comes a fresh funker formerly released under the alias Mighty Continentals, with the band's Bo Baral laying down a rare solo guitar situation and singing about, well, god knows what.
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 in stock $16.25
People & Love (reissue)
People & Love (reissue) (180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: CR 653. Rel: 27 Mar 24
 
Jazz
Where Is The Love? (5:05)
Libra (9:05)
Family (3:39)
Tawhid (7:02)
People Make The World Go 'Round (12:04)
Review: Craft Recordings and Jazz Dispensary announce the first-ever vinyl reissue of Johnny Lytle's long-sought-after soul-jazz gem, People & Love. Primarily hailed for his talents on the vibraphone, Lytle led an enviable career, combining his talents with his ability to bandlead, and People & Love was surely among this mode's most matchingly enviable productions. Guides his fellow musicians through five sublime tracks, including extended, soulful covers ('People Make the World Go 'Round,' 'Where Is the Love?') and groovy originals ('Libra', 'Tawhid,' 'Family'). The 1973 session also boasts a stellar line-up of players, including Daahoud Hadi (formerly Butch Cornell) on the electric piano and organ, Bob Cranshaw on the electric bass and harpist Betty Glamann.o
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! low stock $35.06
Shadow
Shadow (180 gram audiophile translucent gold vinyl LP)
Cat: 694508 89. Rel: 11 Apr 24
 
Jazz
Sparrow (feat Angelique Kidjo) (6:31)
Your Love (feat Meshell Ndegeocello & Brandee Younger) (3:26)
Root Of Mercy (3:11)
Sweet Feeling (5:28)
This Way (5:00)
Lost In The Valley (feat Trina Basu & Arun Ramamurthy) (4:28)
I Concentrate On You (3:10)
Circling (4:46)
I Made A Lover's Prayer (4:17)
Review: Some 20 years on from the release of her debut album, acclaimed vocalist Lizz Wright releases another instant classic album, Shadow. The Southern American heart-tugger is a specialist of gospel and soul, first earning her spurs as part of a Billie Holiday tribute act before earning increasing stars under the banner of Verve Records. Weaving influences from the Great American Church Songbook to Wright's own personal experiences of love, grief and kinship, Shadow is a moving album statement, channelling the recent memory of her grandmother through stripped-back and unprescribed deployments of acoustic guitar and bare vocals.
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Ariel (reissue)
Cat: JAZZR 031. Rel: 04 Apr 24
 
Jazz
The Girl With Three Faces (5:38)
Black Wing (3:44)
Circles In The Air (6:12)
Would You (4:46)
From Dusk Towards Dawn (5:26)
When I Close My Eyes (3:14)
Travelling (5:21)
747 To Rio (5:29)
Review: First released in 1980 via the little-known Pick Up Records, Danish jazz-rockers Ariel's self-titled debut record sees an unlikely reissue via Jazz Room here. A worthy reintroduction of the quintet to the world at large - where before it wasn't well-known at all - it comes after the album was recently hepped to by none other than Brownswood aficionado Gilles Peterson, whose encyclopaedic internal memory bank and capacity to chin-wag served the cascading recollection of the album by Jazz Room label boss Paul Murphy. Now the eight-tracker dazzles us once more, fusing jazz with subtle elements of kraut and kosmische to make for bustling, brimming urban fugs, all hemmed together by a consistent baritone sax, and the vocal pyrotechnics of Hawaiian singer Lei Aloha Moe.
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Played by: Pete Haigh
 in stock $22.44
Souvenirs
Cat: MRI 201CD. Rel: 11 Apr 24
 
Jazz
Clouds Moving On The Sky
Ready To Leave
Is It Sunny Or Cloudy In The Land You Live?
Tenkou! Why Feel Sorry?
Ethiopia My Motherland
Where Is The Highway Of Thought?
Don't Forget Your Country
Like The Sun Shines On Meadows
Review: Reissued in the aftermath of her passing away in 2023, Souvenirs is probably the best-known album by Ethiopian legend Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru, whose morphing from nun to composer, pianist and vocalist tracks an exquisitely bleak but powerful history. The first album to feature her own voice, the album was written and recorded at her family home in Addis Ababa, and deals in personal themes of loss, homesickness and transience, reflecting on Emahoy's experiences of the turmoil of the 1976 Red Terror in Ethiopia, in which the provisional Derg military dictatorship violently suppressed the rise of other competing revolutionary militia groups, and in so doing caused mass upheavals and migrations. With lyrics sung in Amharic and overlaid against uniquely mournful DIY instrumentations, Mississippi's CD reissue reminds us of its heart-warmer status, betraying Emahoy's deep familial fidelity and integrity.
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 in stock $12.90
By The Phone (You Rang?)
Cat: SP45 043. Rel: 08 Apr 24
 
Library/Archive
By The Phone (You Rang?) (2:34)
Jaw Breaker (2:04)
Sei Cardigani Di Bali (2:12)
1/4 Cup Of Sunflower Oil (2:03)
Review: Darvid Thor, Henry Jenkins and Hudson Whitlock (of the bands Karate Boogaloo and Surprise Chef) founded the low-key Frollen Music Library in 2021. Now aided in kind with a public release of their works by Spasibo Records, a heartwarming dialogue is facilitated between two isntitutions by way of a new four-track EP. Hand-picking four sweet treats from two earlier releases put out between 2021 and 2022 respectively - 'By The Phone (You Rang?)', 'Jaw Breaker' and 'Sei Cardigani Di Ball' all hailing from the former's Sweet Treats Vol. 1 compilation and the final track '1/4 Cup Of Sunflower Oil' from the following year's The Fretted Neck' album - these tracks are laid-back, nonchalant refractions of talent, across which the aforementioned cycle through said covers of Ennio Morricone, Pierro Piccioni and Piero Umilliani's standout score cuts with ease.
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 in stock $16.25
Cymande (remastered)
Cymande (remastered) (gatefold LP)
Cat: PTKF 30251. Rel: 28 Mar 24
 
Funk
Zion I
One More
Getting It Back
Listen
Rickshaw
Dove
Bra
The Message
Rastafarian Folk Song
Review: To any funk digger worth their salt, Cymande have been a staple since their 70s heyday, but the Brit funk cult legends are enjoying a renewed presence since their triumphant return with reunion shows which cemented their legacy after decades being overlooked. Their story tracks back to this seminal album, a scintillating fusion which could only have occurred in Britain in the 70s as communities and cultures joined together to create one harmonious groove the likes of which had never been heard before. The whole album feels like a run of hits, from the celestial swirl of 'Dove' to the life-affirming horn blasts of 'Bra'. If you don't already have this track in your bloodstream, now's the time to catch up.
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 in stock $21.65
Togo Soul Volume 2 (remastered)
VARIOUS
Cat: HC 79LP. Rel: 10 Apr 24
 
International
Ali Bawa - "Yansama" (3:51)
Napo De Mi Amor - "Kissakpiou" (4:03)
Alognon Degbevi - "Baba Na Mi" (3:15)
Mamo Lagbema - "Fati Waka" (4:48)
Koffi Ottytana Bebli - "Doka" (4:14)
Gregoire Lawani - "Habie" (3:39)
Deg Dos - "The End Of All" (3:23)
Tomede Ehue - "Bella Bello" (3:44)
Mawuli Decker - "Hlomede" (7:58)
Palete Wawa - "Assini" (6:00)
Akofa Akoussah - "Sumga Na Bacci" (3:25)
Roger Damawuzan - "Misiqui" (7:03)
Agboti - "Agaza Gbona" (4:48)
Review: Togo Soul 2 is a fantastic compilation of rare Togolese recordings spanning 1974 to 1989. This treasure trove captures the essence of Lome's vibrant music scene and blends traditional voodoo chants, soul, and electro funk. Despite challenges in locating tracks and rights holders, after eight years of perseverance, 13 gems were selected with the guidance of Roger Damawuzan. Featuring stars like Akofa Akoussah and Gregoire Lawani, these tracks showcase Togo's rich musical landscape amid political influences. With original albums commanding high prices online, this selection offers a glimpse into a golden era of Togolese music, celebrating diversity and innovation.
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Tags: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $35.84
Rising Son
Rising Son (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: FW 288. Rel: 08 Feb 24
 
Jazz
Rising Son (4:44)
Afro Blues (7:21)
Piri Piri (7:06)
Mala (5:52)
Everybody Loves The Sunshine (9:23)
Green & Gold (4:51)
Sometime, Somewhere, Somehow (6:34)
Call (7:49)
Everybody Loves The Sunshine (Joe Armon Jones remix) (6:13)
Review: Takuya Kuroda's Rising Son album on First Word Records heralds a new chapter in jazz innovation. With masterful trumpet prowess and genre-defying compositions, Kuroda's album is a new school take on classic sounds that traverses many a vibrant landscape. Seamlessly blending traditional jazz with contemporary influences, Kuroda's musical vision resonates with soulful depth and infectious energy across all of these most exquisite pieces. Each one is a testament to Kuroda's dynamic artistry and his ability to push the boundaries of the genre with his meaningful and stirring melodies and rich textures. It is another great work from this pioneering jazz force that is poised to captivate audiences worldwide.
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Altera Vita
Cat: BBE 779ACD. Rel: 11 Apr 24
 
Jazz
Blank Slate
You See
Touch
Hear Me
Breathe
Another Life
Review: BBE has delivered something of a future classic here, as decorated Eastern European harpist Alinha Bzhezhinska and British tenor saxophonist Tony Kofi join forces on a picturesque full-length excursion dedicated to the memory of spiritual jazz maestro Pharoah Saunders. It's a genuinely unique and hugely evocative affair, with Kofi's meandering, mesmeric melodies and inspired improvisations snaking in and out of Bzhezhinska's dreamy harp motifs and melodic percussion instruments (think bells, marimbas, vibraphone, xylophone and so on). It's not a familiar musical palette, but it's one that consistently delivers - and then some. Our picks of a very strong bunch include lucid opener 'Tabula Rasu - Blank Slate', the exotic and psychedelic 'Audite Me - Hear Me', and the picturesque, meditative closing cut, 'Altera Vita - Another Life'.
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Played by: Pete Haigh
 in stock $15.21
Azimuth (reissue)
Azimuth (reissue) (gatefold LP)
Cat: 588054 1. Rel: 28 Mar 24
 
Jazz
Sirens' Song (4:31)
O (6:44)
Azimuth (11:25)
The Tunnel (8:40)
Greek Triangle (4:53)
Jacob (5:19)
Review: Azimuth, a collaboration between John Taylor, Norma Winstone, and Kenny Wheeler, presented an enchanting blend of jazz mastery when it was released in 1977 and it still resonates to this day. The album showcases the trio's seamless interplay and innovative approach to improvisation with Taylor's delicate piano, Winstone's ethereal vocals and Wheeler's evocative trumpet creating a mesmerizing tapestry of sound. From the introspective ballads to the spirited compositions, Azimuth captivates with its emotive depth and musical sophistication. This timeless LP remains a testament to the brilliance of three exceptional musicians pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz.
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Played by: DJ ROCCA
 in stock $30.93
Village Hassle
Cat: SP45 040. Rel: 08 Apr 24
 
Jazz
Village Hassle (4:00)
Monthly Rainfall (4:31)
Review: Spasibo Records present a fresh 7" by the Vicious Seeds, hailing from St. Petersburg. With vibraphonist Pavel Chizhik taking centre stage (Chizhik isn't usually a member of the band), 'Village Hassle' makes for a cleverly collaborative rare groove and instrumental reggae-soul release. The titular A-side flaunts Chizhik's vibraphone via the mix alone, fleshing out its low-end elements against a driven instrumental backbeat; 'Monthly Rainfall', meanwhile, goes for all-out slow-jammed soul by way of cross-sticked snares and offbeat chord plucks run through short-release springs.
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The Fox
The Fox (180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: CRF 1436851. Rel: 11 Apr 24
 
Jazz
The Fox (5:36)
Mirror-Mind Rose (6:32)
One Second, Please (5:53)
Sims A-Plenty (6:17)
Little Chris (5:11)
One Down (7:26)
Review: Originally released in 1960, Harold Land's Fox has not been reissued since 1969; this Craft Recordings reissue is long overdue. The tenor saxophonist delivers six fast-paced hard bop dazzlers here, flaunting an ultra-speedy take on the already high-velocity sound. Aside from the obvious talents of Land, the listener will be equally impressed by the inclusion of St. Elmo Hope in the Land band as pianist, lending an extra-special dimension to this challenging, whimsical, but still breezy album.
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Old School
Cat: ONRLP 025. Rel: 28 Mar 24
 
Funk
Down On The Farm (5:03)
Boogaloo Is Dead (4:25)
Breakfast T (4:43)
Smoothie (3:01)
Two Fat Ladies (88) (4:38)
Do The Sausage Roll (4:10)
In Da Club (3:12)
Buggin' (4:12)
Scrappy Doo (3:47)
Till The Cows Come Home (3:30)
Review: With members living between Denver, Colorado, the UK and Spain, the New Mastersounds are currently centred on the British city of Leeds, and bring their adept keyboard instrumental Hammond funk and r&b chops to us receptive fans in the form of a new ten-track back-to-school album, Old School. Composed in a short breath in a studio situated in the heart of the English Peak District during a rainy week in July 2023, all tracks here showcase the earthy essence of the band via their signature vocabulary of uncomplicated funk, soul-jazz, classic r&b and reggae-infused grooves.
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Greasy Mike At The Beatnik Cafe
VARIOUS
Cat: JMANLP 143. Rel: 04 Apr 24
 
Jazz
Harvey Anderson - "Monday Night At 8pm" (2:45)
Beverley Garland - "Tempest In A Teapot" (2:46)
The Guitars Inc - "Gee Dad, It's Early" (2:12)
Ralph Ventura - "Listen To Me Baby" (2:45)
The Afro Americans - "Africa Laments" (2:48)
Cindy Laine - "Whispering Wind" (2:29)
The Ramrocks - "On The Rocks" (2:56)
The Seven Arts Beat Society - "New York Havana" (1:35)
Ronnie Mann - "Last Night" (2:04)
Abie Baker - "Moccasin Rock" (2:25)
Sheri Lee Douglas - "Grey Skies" (2:34)
Big Jox Orch - "Cut-A-Loose" (2:22)
Doctor Bop - "Satin & Velvet" (2:58)
Vinnie Burke - "Night Beat" (2:52)
Shirley Claire - "Big Ben" (2:15)
Isidro Misquez - "House Of Lords" (2:39)
Leo Wright - "The Wiggler" (2:48)
Alice Darr - "Try Try Again" (2:24)
Review: Jazzman Records' curatorial moniker Greasy Mike delivers a seventh compilation in his eponymous beatnik jazz series. At The Beatnik Cafe follows up former visits to the Tropical Island, the Chinese Takeaway, and the Halloween haunted house for a trip back in time and place to 1950s New York, netting the sonic essence of the Beat generation. Predominantly comprising swing, bebop and hard bop recorded during and at the turn of the following decade, we're smitten at the likes of Harvey Anderson's 'Monday Night At 8PM', The Seven Arts Beat Society's 'New York Havana', and Cindy Laine's 'Whispering Wind', all of which amount to prototypical, quiet cafe-bound storms, and the perfect complements for free-assocative poetry composition and goatee grooming.
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Where?
Where? (180 gram audiophile vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: CR 0718. Rel: 28 Mar 24
 
Jazz
Rally (5:43)
Bass Duet (4:18)
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise (7:15)
Where? (5:46)
Yes Indeed (5:51)
Saucer Eyes (5:00)
Review: Renowned bassist Ron Carter's inaugural album, 'Where?' introduced a stellar lineup of talent alongside the main man including Eric Dolphy on clarinet, saxophone, and flute, and pianist Mal Waldron. Originally recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studios in New Jersey in 1961, the record showcases the early brilliance of Carter's musical vision. Now reissued as part of the Original Jazz Classics Series, this edition is pressed on high-quality 180-gram vinyl by RTI. Mastered with meticulous care by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, using analogue techniques from the original tapes, this release offers a pristine listening experience and is a great chance to rediscover the timeless allure of Carter's debut masterpiece.
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 in stock $36.09
I Got You
I Got You (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: ECR 005. Rel: 02 Apr 24
 
Jazz
I Got You (4:05)
I Got You (instrumental) (4:08)
Review: Cheeba's Prestige All Stars carries on strong with its cut-and-paste beats/soul edits series. 'I Got You' tops up the trailblazing, quickfire repertoire with a dust-caked window into the past, by way of well-crafted, surround-mixed breakbeats and a gritty gospel sample on the A. Complementary to this comes the instrumental, highlighting the fact that the fact that the vocal sample is indeed the cherry on top; it hardly 'needs' said vocal to convince the listener to dance, though it does round things out with utter finesse.
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 in stock $15.21
The Best Of Amy Winehouse
The Best Of Amy Winehouse (limited pink vinyl LP)
Cat: AW 001. Rel: 22 Mar 24
 
Jazz
Valerie (feat Rukus, Alex Blood & Malik - Baby J remix) (3:37)
Rehab (3:35)
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (4:21)
Back To Black (4:03)
You Know I'm No Good (4:15)
Valerie (feat Mark Ronson - version Revisited) (3:32)
Fool's Gold (3:41)
Best For Me (feat Tyler James) (4:58)
Tears Dry On Their Own (3:07)
Love Is A Losing Game (2:41)
Review: Gone but never forgotten, The Best Of Amy Winehouse is a poignant testament to the late singer's incomparable talent. This collection curates her most iconic tracks, from the most famous and soulful 'Rehab' to the emotionally raw 'Back to Black.' Winehouse's unique blend of jazz, r&b, and pop is on full display, showcasing her raw vocals and lyrical depth and of course each song is a window into her turbulent life, filled with heartache, addiction, and unbridled passion. Despite her tragic passing, Winehouse's music continues to resonate and this album proves she remains the most influential voices of her generation.
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Adventures Begin
Cat: SP45 049. Rel: 08 Apr 24
 
Jazz
Adventures Begin (3:18)
Estrellas (3:38)
Review: The Great Revivers is a funk and library band with a focus on organ laced grooves that hails from Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was formed around a decade or so ago from members of bands Wake&Bake! and The Reggaenauts and has put out a steady stream of very danceable 7"s since then. 'Adventures Begin' is their latest and it comes on the Spasibo label with lashing of loquacious saxophone and some nice loose, live drumming. Flip it over for something more laid back and starry eyed - 'Estrellas' has a soothing late night feel and brims with musicality.
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 in stock $16.25
Hit Em Like Ali
Hit Em Like Ali (limited brown & grey marbled vinyl 7")
Cat: SP45 031 BROWN/GREY. Rel: 08 Apr 24
 
Funk
Hit Em Like Ali (3:30)
Hit Em Like Ali (instrumental) (3:30)
Review: Originally part of the 2014 album I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me, 'Hit 'Em Like Ali' stands out as a vibrant and infectious track in Australian artist Chelsea Wilson's collection. Its energetic and riotous vibe has earned it a place as an unheralded modern deep funk classic. Spasibo Records now grants it a well-deserved single release on nice coloured vinyl. Co-produced by Jake Mason of Cookin' On 3 Burners, the heavyweight instrumental backing track, making its debut on the flip side, showcases Melbourne's top funk musicians. With blistering breakbeats, heavy horns, flanged guitars, and weighty bass, it's a track designed to captivate.
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Cadair Idris
Cat: NS 0058LP. Rel: 11 Apr 24
 
Jazz
Deuwn I Mi (2:25)
Idris (4:28)
Unsettled (5:15)
Rhyd (4:03)
Ionawr (6:02)
Cynefin (1:52)
If I Fall (4:34)
Zorny (4:04)
Upon Leaving The Dream (6:43)
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Smells Like Teen Spirit
Cat: JAZZR 032. Rel: 22 Feb 24
 
Jazz
Blue Mode - "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (3:59)
El Chavo - "Hola Muneca" (2:58)
Review: Blue Mode and El Chavo present two fantastic new cover versions. The A-side is of course one of the biggest tunes of the grunge era, and is here lent a jazzy, funky, groovy alteration by Blue Mode - though it is an ostensible Nirvana cut, the band were influenced by everything from the Gap Band to Louie Louie and a fair smattering of 80s indie here. This production by Chip Wickham mixes a swinging 60s Blue Note vibe and acid jazz refrains, brings it bang-up-to-date with contemporary nu-jazz. Side B is a boogaloo Latin jazz version of the Lonnie Smith track 'Hola Muneca', beloved of the acid jazz era's foremost DJs, and formerly released on a now impossible-to-find 7" single that shifts for crazy prices.
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New World
Cat: AAOS 241. Rel: 18 Mar 24
 
Jazz
New World (8:11)
Exaltation (5:00)
Greetings Of Love (8:13)
Jubilation
Elevation (0:09)
Review: Nat Birchall is a prolific artist and someone who has proven he can do all forms of jazz from spiritual to contemporary to dub styled. This newest album from him finds him join with an expanded Unity Ensemble to cook up six original compositions featuring the likes of cult UK tenor saxophonist Alan Skidmore and guest percussionist Mark Wastell. They all came together initially at a John Coltrane tribute concert at London's Cafe Oto last year and soon found they had a common creative group so decided to get in the studio together. That early synergy shines through here on a lush five track record that is expansive and uplifting and rich in celestial melody.
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My Favorite Things (Atlantic Records 75th Anniversary Edition)
My Favorite Things (Atlantic Records 75th Anniversary Edition) (gatefold 180 gram audiophile vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: 753088 751172. Rel: 03 Apr 24
 
Jazz
My Favorite Things (18:30)
Everytime We Say Goodbye (5:41)
Summertime (11:34)
But Not For Me (9:37)
Review: The prolific and influential John Coltrane comitted many a seminal recording to vinyl across his career. His 1961 work My Favourite Things is one such album and it now gets a special new pressing as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of Atlantic Records. The landmark album came from the same sessions as Coltrane Plays The Blues (1962) and Coltrane's Sound (1964), but marked something of a shift in his career. His playing is exploratory and innovative, unforced and naturally stylistic across gems like 'Everytime We Say Goodbye' and more.
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Kind Of Blue
Kind Of Blue (180 gram blue vinyl LP repress)
Cat: DOL 725HB. Rel: 08 Mar 24
 
Jazz
So What (9:21)
Freddie Freeloader (9:47)
Blue In Green (5:34)
Flamenco Sketches (11:33)
All Blues (9:25)
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Jazz Dance Fusion Volume 4 Part 1
Colin CURTIS / VARIOUS
Cat: ZEDDLP 060. Rel: 29 Feb 24
 
Jazz
Bill Ortiz - "Fusion/Noche Cubana" (8:22)
Born 74 & Onj - "Tape Your Beat" (5:07)
GeeW - "Still In Love" (5:44)
Mary Greer Mudiku - "Happy Sunrise" (8:59)
The Sultan's Swing - "46 To Somewhere" (5:53)
Stefano Di Santis - "Unreachable Galaxy" (4:25)
Charro Band De Emilio Guerrero - "Movin" (3:17)
Somos Amigos - "Pa'gozar" (4:34)
Telmo Fernandez & The Latin Soul Beat - "Cuchifrito Pa’ Los Pollos" (4:51)
Juju - "Cla Samba" (5:07)
Moreen Meriden - "Caught In A Fever" (7:28)
Alfredo Dias Gomes - "Samba De Negro" (3:51)
Alonso Gonzalez & Jazz Latino - "Mr Fool" (5:17)
Review: Colin Curtis returns with another finely-curated selection of the best 'Jazz Dance Fusion' records he could find. In Curtis' own words, Volume 4 reflects a combination of new music, unreleased music, and tracks that have never been on vinyl before or have not attained the recognition they deserve. A whopping 26 tracks are racked up on the digital edition, but this special vinyl record yields just thirteen further selections from that initial batch; leading the charge is the Rhodesy, hi-hatty '46 To Somewhere' by the Sultan's Swing, capturing the free-spiritedness of hitching a ride to somewhere untrammeled. Further choice sonic infections, infusing elements of vocal jazz, salsa and Latin spoken word, include Somos Amigos' 'Pa'gozar' and GeeW's 'Kyoto'. Get grooving!
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Wonderful
Cat: CM 032323. Rel: 09 Apr 24
 
Jazz
Let Us Go
Lonnie's Lament
Twinkies Organ Prelude/Wonderful
Put It Back
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
Make Someone Happy
Genesis
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Move On Up
Move On Up (limited gold vinyl 7")
Cat: SP45 036 SILVER HONEY. Rel: 08 Apr 24
 
Funk
Move On Up (5:02)
Wait A Minute (3:40)
Review: The Soul Surfers & Shawn Lee have linked their creative energies once more with a new pair of singles for the cultured Spasibo Records. Both tracks on this limited gold vinyl were recorded in 2018. One was captured at Moscow's Magnetone studio during Lee's visit for the premiere of a movie documenting his prior recording with The Soul Surfers, and the other was recorded remotely with The Soul Surfers at their Nizhniy Novgorod headquarters and Lee at his London studio, The Shop. The collaboration is a fruitful one with two sublime and timeless funk cuts featuring some bittersweet replaying of classic melodies.
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Practice What You Preach Part 2
Practice What You Preach Part 2 (limited yellow vinyl 7")
Cat: SP45 037YELLOW. Rel: 08 Apr 24
 
Funk
Practice What You Preach Part 2 (3:11)
Sticky Sticky-Sock-A-Poo (3:39)
Review: German funk act The Poets Of Rhythm have more than left their mark on a scene that wasn't so popular back in their heyday. They have got plenty of great albums to explore and several superb singles, of which this is one. 'Practice What You Preach' is a track from their debut album released on Soulciety in 1993. Despite a hiatus from albums until their return with a Ninja Tune LP in 2001, the band remained active in the 7"s circuit. Surprisingly, a part two to the same track exists, serving as an instrumental version of the original 1993 release. On the B-side, a fresh funk track, previously released under the alias Mighty Continentals, features Bo Baral delivering a rare solo guitar performance alongside ambiguous lyrical content.
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Vladimir's Groove
Vladimir's Groove (limited yellow & blue marbled vinyl 7")
Cat: SP45 001YB. Rel: 08 Apr 24
 
Funk
Vladimir's Groove
Igor's Groove
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Shadow
Shadow (CD)
Cat: 694508 72. Rel: 11 Apr 24
 
Jazz
Sparrow (feat Angelique Kidjo)
Your Love (feat Meshell Ndegeocello & Brandee Younger)
Root Of Mercy
Sweet Feeling
This Way
Lost In The Valley (feat Trina Basu & Arun Ramamurthy)
I Concentrate On You
Circling
No More Will I Run
Who Knows Where The Time Goes
I Made A Lover's Prayer
 in stock $11.86
Gratitude
Gratitude (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: IARC 81LP. Rel: 21 Mar 24
 
Jazz
I (4:39)
II (5:46)
I (interlude) (0:42)
III: Sun Through My Window (2:32)
II (interlude) (1:16)
IV (5:38)
Smoke In The Sun (7:35)
Review: In March 2023, composer, arranger, and alto saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi debuted her commissioned suite, Gratitude, at London's Southbank Centre. Featuring her flagship ensemble seed. in a unique augmented formation alongside turntablist NikNak and the London Contemporary Orchestra (LCO), the sold-out event marked a milestone. Known for her work with seed. and Kokoroko, Kinoshi's compositional prowess extends across various mediums. Gratitude now showcases her textured and dynamic sound as it traverses from groove-focused modal melancholia to anthemic brass and string themes. Inspired by her mother and her own mental health journey, Kinoshi's creation resonates deeply, reflecting the soul of contemporary Black London with the craftsmanship of legendary jazz arrangers.
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Anima Pop: Music From Estonian Animations 1965-1986
VARIOUS
Cat: RKOH 003. Rel: 11 Apr 24
 
Soundtracks
Arvo Part - "Hiirejaht" (1:40)
Arvo Part - "Operaator Kops Uksikul Saarel" (2:29)
Rein Rannap - "Lend" (3:23)
Rein Rannap - "Varvilind" (4:50)
Rein Rannap - "Lugu Janesepojast" (2:47)
Sven Grunberg - "Klaabu Kosmoses" (3:09)
Sven Grunberg - "Liigub Liigub!" (2:26)
Sven Grunberg - "Linalakk Ja Rosalind" (2:44)
Olav Ehala - "Aeg Maha" (3:33)
Tonu Aare - "Kas Maakera On Ummargune?" (1:26)
Tonu Aare - "Kas Maakera On Ummargune?" (1:22)
Tonu Aare - "Kas Maakera On Ummargune?" (1:53)
Tonu Naissoo - "Naerupall" (2:04)
Tonu Naissoo - "Meemeistrite Linn" (1:52)
Olav Ehala - "Kaelkirjak" (3:01)
Olav Ehala - "Pagar Ja Korstnapuhkija" (3:34)
Olav Ehala - "Harjutusi Iseseisvaks Eluks" (3:20)
 in stock $32.23
Mythical River
Cat: RLP 3235. Rel: 11 Apr 24
 
Jazz
Solitude In Limbo #2 (1:37)
Mythucal River (7:57)
Party Among The Stars (6:13)
Chamber Of Silence (2:52)
Heading For Desolate Wastelands (5:54)
Star Cluster Detective (4:44)
Cavern Of The Red Lion (5:08)
Solitude In Limbo #1 (1:32)
Review: 
Elephant9: previous album, Arrival of The New Elders, showcased a diverse and contemplative side of the trio while maintaining their signature grooves and adopting a more structured approach. The album received widespread acclaim for its seamless collaborative qualities. New record Mythical River follows in the same vein, featuring six stellar compositions by keyboard virtuoso Ståle Storløkken and complemented by cosmic interludes. From hypnotic enchantment to precise polyrhythms, the album showcases the trio's continued excellence while drawing comparisons to bands from the '60s. However, Elephant9's sound remains contemporary, timeless, and even futuristic.
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 in stock $22.44
Volume 1 (remastered)
Volume 1 (remastered) (UHQ-CD with obi-strip)
Cat: UCCQ 9641. Rel: 10 Apr 24
 
Jazz
Tempus Fight
Kelo
Enigma
Ray's Idea
How Deep Is The Ocean
CTA (Alt take)
Dear Old Stockholm
Chance It
Yesterdays
Donna (Alt take)
CTA
Would'n You (Alt take)
 in stock $17.28
Now Playing
Now Playing (limited translucent blue vinyl LP (indie exclusive))
Cat: 081227 817787. Rel: 09 Apr 24
 
Soul
Mess Around (2:42)
I've Got A Woman (2:49)
Drown In My Own Tears (3:16)
Hallelujah I Love Her So (2:27)
Lonely Avenue (2:38)
(Night Time Is) The Right Time (3:22)
What'd I Say Parts I & II (5:02)
I Believe To My Soul (3:00)
Let The Good Times Roll (2:46)
Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I) (2:55)
 in stock $24.49
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