CHARLES EARLAND Vinilo y CD

Review: BGP's new 7" vinyl series, kicks off with a bang featuring Charles Earland's classic tracks 'Murilley' and 'Leaving This Planet.' "Leaving This Planet,' the title track from Earland's acclaimed 1974 album, was a staple at New York dance clubs like The Loft in the 70s. Meanwhile, 'Murilley' is a groovy organ-led vocal number that became a favorite among jazz dancers at iconic venues like the Wag Club and Dingwalls in the 80s. This release promises to deliver the full-length experience of these jazz funk gems, ensuring that fans can enjoy Earland's infectious rhythms and soulful sounds in all their glory.

Review: First released way back in 1980 on the album of the same name, 'Coming To You Live' is one of the most beloved dancefloor jams in the sprawling catalogue of sorely missed soul-jazz organist Charles Earland. Here reissued on seven-inch (and therefore presented in edited form), the track blurs the boundaries between Latin-tinged disco and jazz-funk - all heady female group vocals, heady horns, spacey Herbie Hancock synths and infectious grooves. Over on the flip you'll find original B-side 'Street Themes', a breezier, similarly Latin-tinged jazz-funk cut that features some sensational keys-playing from Earland. In a word: essential.