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Back catalogue: Funk Soul & Jazz
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Woody Shaw With Tone Jansa Quartet (reissue) (limited numbered 180 gram audiophile white vinyl LP)
Cat: MOVLP 3610C. Rel: 14 Nov 23
Review: Woody Shaw was one of the more influential jazz musicians of his time. This album was recorded in 1985 and finds him in full flow with his Tone Jansa Quartet. The American jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger, and band leader very much shows off his improvisational skills on flugelhorn and trumpet while his sidemen Renato Chico on piano, Peter Herbert on bass, Dragan Gajic on drums and Tone Jansa on tenor sax do not disappoint either. This is the first time the album has been reissued since its original release and comes in limited quantities.
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The Conversation (Soundtrack) (Record Store Day RSD 2023) (limited numbered gatefold red vinyl LP)
Cat: SILLP 1661. Rel: 29 Apr 23
Review: David Shire has one hell of a back catalogue. Active within music since the 1960s, and specifically theatre and film soundtracks in the 1970s, while many of the biggest names behind movie scores have a tendency to explore the same avenues, and therefore wind up creating tunes for relatively similar flicks, in this case that's not really true. The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (the original, of course), All The President's Men, and parts of Saturday Night Fever give some idea as to the breadth of his mastery.
The Conversation slips right in there in terms of period and genre, but is, of course, a very different classic to a movie about a New York subway train getting hijacked or social tensions in Brooklyn at the height of the disco era. While largely focused on piano solos, we also get late night dance floor jazz, tense drone, and moody avant-garde, just in case the on-screen action wasn't brooding enough already.
… Read moreThe Conversation slips right in there in terms of period and genre, but is, of course, a very different classic to a movie about a New York subway train getting hijacked or social tensions in Brooklyn at the height of the disco era. While largely focused on piano solos, we also get late night dance floor jazz, tense drone, and moody avant-garde, just in case the on-screen action wasn't brooding enough already.
in stock $28.59
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Adam's Apple (Classic Vinyl Series) (180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: 457975 6. Rel: 19 Aug 22
Review: Now more than 80 years old and onto its umpteenth reissue after the latest was a 75th anniversary edition in 2015, Wayne Shorter's Adam's Apple remains as classic as ever. This Classic Vinyl Series issue is all-analogue and mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes then pressed on 180g vinyl. Next to sax from Wayne himself, Herbie Hancock, Reggie Workman and Joe Chambers joined the ranks to help cook up these serious grooving and cool-cat tunes. It was originally released in 1966 and still stands out as one of his greatest ever albums.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Jazz
in stock $26.36
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Review: 1964 was a big year for Wayne Shorter. To start with he was still part of Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers and played on some fo their key albums and he also made his solo label debut before joining the iconic Miles Davis Quintet, cementing a line-up that would become one of the seminal bands in jazz history. Speak No Evil was a record he made in Van Gelder's studio on Christmas Eve 1964 and is a real masterpiece. Here six of the shortened originals are presented on a 180g vinyl as part of the all analog Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition series.
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Song For My Father (reissue) (limited 180 gram blue vinyl LP with obi-strip (indie exclusive))
Cat: 651173 2. Rel: 12 Sep 24
Review: A decade into his career, Horace Silver recorded what many consider one of his finest albums at the renowned Van Gelder Studio. Joined by Blue Mitchell, Junior Cook, Gene Taylor, and Roy Brooks, the session marked a key transition for his quintet. This album was released a year before his iconic hit 'Song for My Father,' which was indeed a tribute to his Cape Verdean father. This reissue for the Blue Note Classic series has been remastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes so it offers an all-analogue experience and delivers superb sound quality that honours Silver's legacy.
… Read more in stock $39.14
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Baltimore (45th Anniversary Edition) (limited numbered 180 gram audiophile translucent red vinyl LP)
Cat: MOVLP 3386C. Rel: 04 Jul 23
Review: Nina Simone has rather been written out of popular music history because of quite how confrontational and proudly Black she was. She was just as far ahead of her times musically too and this legendary album Baltimore shows why. It arrived with no promotion and no lead singles and so it was an utter commercial failure, but the sleuths of the internet have rediscovered it over the 45 years since its release and helped to make it a cult favourite now regarded as one of the best in her oeuvre. It has distinctive reggae production and of course plenty of beautiful vocals from Simone as she tackles songs written by Judy Collins, Hall & Oates, and Randy Newman.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Jazz
in stock $30.53
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Little Girl Blue (65th Anniversary Edition) (limited pink vinyl LP + insert)
Cat: 409996 4051469. Rel: 08 Aug 24
Review: Dark Horse Records has put together this limited edition pressing of Nina Simone's seminal debut studio album, Little Girl Blue, in honour of its 65th anniversary. Originally released in February 1959, this special pink vinyl reissue features a 12x12 insert with an introduction by Dhani Harrison and of course the record itself includes many an iconic track. Take your pick from the likes of 'My Baby Just Cares for Me' and 'I Loves You, Porgy' which showcase Simone's early brilliance and hint at her profound influence on music in the decades to come. This collector's item is a tribute to Simone's timeless sound.
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Review: It is fair to say that this Nina Simone live album really captures the legendary singer at her raw and most powerful best. Recorded during her 1969 European tour, this live recording showcases Simone's incredible ability to blend genres-jazz, blues, folk, and soul-while delivering deeply emotional performances. Songs like 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' and 'Why? (The King Of Love Is Dead)' reflect her lyrical prowess and elsewhere her activism and social consciousness shine through. Her haunting renditions of classics, combined with virtuosic piano playing, make for a magnetic listen that all these years on is a great record of Simone's enduring brilliance, charisma, and her role as a vital cultural and musical innovator.
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Professor Balthazar (Soundtrack) (gatefold LP)
Cat: FOX 010LP. Rel: 25 Sep 23
Review: If you're unfamiliar with Yugoslavia-era Croatian animated children's entertainment than where have you been? And, please, allow us some introductions. Produced for 11 years, between 1967 and 1978, Professor Balthazar was a kids show about a benevolent genius scientist (the titular star) who helps those around him overcome various problems, often through the use of invention, using a magical machine to come up with innovative designs to solve any issue. While there is certainly subtext to read into - TV has always been a bastion of propaganda, not least behind the Iron Curtain of yore - trying to pinpoint the location or origin here isn't easy, if you don't already know. No character speaks a discernible language, making this resolutely universal storytelling. Similarly, the soundtrack, by Balkan master Tomislav Simovic, is relentlessly shapeshifting and expressive, and impossible not to fall in love with, no matter where you grew up.
… Read morein stock $27.08
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The Zagreb School Of Animated Film: 1961-1982 (Soundtrack) (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: FOX 011LP. Rel: 25 Sep 23
Review: Tomislav Simovic was among the most significant musical masters to emerge in post-World War II Yugoslavia. The Croatian artist was a member of several jazz bands over the years, is considered a pioneer of southern European electronic music, a highly respected musical theorist, commentator, and all-round visionary. During his lifetime, he would score 300 films, many of which are lost to the sands of time, and those that did survived, or were recreated by new artists, are considered examples of soundtrack as art. Few answer that call better than this previously unreleased collection of 18 short animated films from the Zagreb school, which positioned itself as an artistic institution concerned with presenting philosophical world views and changing the course of animated history. Simovic's work, even without the visuals, conveys this brilliantly, with a mixture of whimsy, comedy, contemporary songwriting, and grand arrangements.
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Review: Caribbean-Belgian composer, producer, and musician Nala Sinephro us now based in London and for her debut album she gets incredibly personal. The long player marks a first release on the mighty Warp label and it is more than worthy of that accolade across a series of stunning ambient and jazz pieces. They are all interconnected and speak of an artist in deep thought and a state of inward reflection. The moods are devastatingly impactful whether melancholic or more hopeful with wistful sax sounds and gentle drums adding up to captivating worlds of sound.
… Read moreIntérprete: Stephane Attias
in stock $14.71
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Cat: EM 1096LP2. Rel: 26 Nov 24
Review: Mustapha Skandrani is a luminary of Algerian music who crafted a unique fusion of Arabo-Andalusian and European styles. His 1965 solo piano album Istikhbars and Improvisations was recorded in Paris and reimagines traditional Algerian istikhbars, which are vocal pieces rooted in Islamic Arabo-Andalusian culture, on a quintessentially European piano. While some purists criticised this approach, Skandrani highlighted the shared European elements within Arabo-Andalusian traditions and demonstrated the Mediterranean as a bridge, not a divide. Alternating between modal istikhbars and piano improvisations, his precise touch evokes comparisons to Bach's Goldberg Variations while retaining strong Arabic/Maghreb influences.
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Cat: 602465 250893. Rel: 26 Sep 24
Review: Following years of notable collaborations with some of jazz's leading voices, saxophonist and band leader Walter Smith III finally broke through in 2023 via a first headlining album for Blue Note. On his return to the label, Three of Us Are From Houston and Reuben is Not, Smith pays tribute to the Texan city of his birth in the company of Jason Moran (piano), Eric Harland (drums) and Reuben Smith (bass). It's a pleasingly breezy, positive and expertly crafted affair, with the quartet running through a series of ear-catching Smith compositions and a radical (and rather good) interpretation of an old Sam Rivers number. A wholehearted tribute to the rarely discussed cultural richness and diversity of Smith's home city.
… Read more in stock $14.43
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Central Park's Mosaic Of Reservoir Lake Paths & Gardens (clear vinyl LP)
Cat: RH 1005LP. Rel: 09 May 24
Review: Trumpeter and composer Wadada Leo Smith and pianist and organist Amina Claudine Myers are both esteemed in their fields and this album is when they united for their first recorded collaboration. It is a much-anticipated release amongst fans of their work and their extraordinary convergence highlights the enduring power of artistic connection and the evolution of musical mastery. Set against the backdrop of Central Park's serene mosaic, with its reservoir, lake, paths, and gardens, this album reflects the harmonious blend of their talents and the nature around them so adds up to a transformative musical journey.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Jazz
in stock $23.03
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Empire Central (trifold 3xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: GUM 093022SPLP. Rel: 13 Oct 22
Review: Michael League's Brooklyn-based instrumental fusion machine Snarky Puppy are back on GroundUP with a new opus of epic arrangements and hard funk. As a crw committed to documenting their live process through gig recordings and live streams alike, it's no surprise to find this album - penned as a love letter to Dallas, reportedly - was captured in the moment. That's testament to the staggering skill of all concerned, from League at the helm to each and every player across this epic ensemble cast. The great thing is you can also check in on the video from each session and see the very moment these tracks got laid down, just in case you needed convincing how absolutely legit the Snarks really are.
… Read more in stock $55.23
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Review: American jazz pianist Tom Sochas delights fans here by finally unveiling a long awaited debut album. Oh this long player, Sochas mixes up a love of hard hitting post- bop with an on going passion for western classical repertoire and results in richly textural and emotive sounds that range from Monk-style to much more delicate in nature. Spaced out analog electronics add extra layers tot he majestic keys and drums and long- time collaborators Julian Knapp on saxophone and Laurie Carpenter on trumpet also add plenty of extra feeling and flavour.
… Read more in stock $27.75
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Review: Soil & Pimp Sessions is a Japanese jazz band with an explosive sound. Made up of five musicians Shacho, Tabu Zombie, Josei on piano, Akita Goldman on bass and Midorin on drums, they are primarily an expressive live outfit who serve up rough and ready sounds that fire your every single synapse. They have been playing for 20 years now but their breakout album Pimp Master came in 2006 and saw them go on to play at Glastonbury the year after. This latest record is another exceptional one that goes from intense and complex highs to beautiful tender and vulnerable moments of calm.
… Read moreIntérprete: RUSTAM OSPANOFF.
in stock $22.49
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Sketching The Unknown (180 gram audiophile vinyl LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: JMANLP 116. Rel: 14 Nov 19
Review: "Sketching The Unknown" is a terrific name for an album, particularly for a deep modal jazz set that aims to draw maximum influence from "the folk and modal music of ancient Greece". We're not knowledgeable enough on Greek musical traditions to say whether or not saxophonist Sokratis Votskos and his quartet have successfully accomplished that aim, but we can confirm that "Sketching The Unknown" is superb. Brilliantly arranged, played and produced with surprises around every corner, it's one of the boldest and inventive jazz sets we've heard for some time. There's no fusion antics, sampled hip-hop beats or modern studio trickery, just five high quality jazz cuts that sound like they will last the test of time.
… Read more in stock $18.32
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Pajko Fire In The Forest On The Mountain (LP + insert limited to 200 copies)
Cat: FWF 007. Rel: 23 Apr 24
Review: The Sokratis Votskos Quartet features Kostas Anastasiadis and Giorgos Klountzos on drums, Leandros Pasias on piano, Vaggelis Vrachnos on contrabass and Sokratis Votskos on soprano sax, bass clarinet and composition and they have a fulsome and electrifying jazz sound that pays homage to greats of the genre such as Wayne Shorter and John Coltrane. This album celebrates life with expressionistic solos, sweeping arrangements and plenty of off-grid rhythmic drama, all of which was recorded during the challenging COVID-era and no doubt distils the highs and lows of those times into the music.
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Review: Saxophonist Elin Forkelid and guitarist David Stakenas return with a dynamic follow-up to 2022's What Year Is It? on which they are joined by drummer Anna Lund and bassist Mauritz Agnas. This quartet delivers a bold mix of free jazz, distorted guitars, and thunderous baritone sax over approximately 50 minutes of musical thrills. Their sound melds influences from Carla Bley, Joni Mitchell, Ornette Coleman, and Bill Frisell into hard-edged, propulsive compositions. The opener, 'Elena' evolves into a hypnotic piece reminiscent of Coltrane, Stakenas' tracks like 'If Not' and 'Marbles' showcase Frisell's heavy delay influence and the album crescendos with 'Hello Again, Paul,' featuring an over-the-top baritone sax reminiscent of early 1970s rock.
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Review: Sail Cabin Records first released SOL SOL's album, What Year Is It? back in 2002. It now gets pressed up once more on double vinyl and still sounds superb. This Swedish jazz group, featuring top musicians Elin Forkelid (saxophones), David Stackenas (guitar), Mauritz Agnas (bass), and Anna Lund (drums), presents the highly original music written by Forkelid and Stackenas in fine style. It builds on the success of the 2019 debut Unaccustomed Soil with more innovative and captivating jazz explorations.
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Sonny Clark Trio (Tone Poet Series) (gatefold 180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: 387983 5. Rel: 06 Jul 23
Review: .Blue Note's Tone Poet looks back in the legendary jazz label's archives all the way to 1965 for this next reissue, which has been produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analogue master tapes and comes in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket. Sonny Clark was one of the most swinging pianists of his era. He hit Blue Note in 1957 with three albums in quick succession in just three months. The six-song set of the sublime Sonny Clarke Trip is one of them and with its bebop themes and standards features bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Jazz
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Review: Karen Souza began her career as a house music vocalist but has since transitioned into jazz with her stunning solo debut, Essentials. This album highlights her unique and captivating voice and offers up many elegant jazz interpretations of pop classics like Every Breath You Take by The Police, Culture Club's 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me', the always eerie 'Creep' by Radiohead and perennial faves like 'Tainted Love' by Gloria Jones (and made famous by Soft Cell). These reimagined tracks have quickly become fan favourites and prove Souza's ability to bring sophistication and emotion to familiar melodies. Essentials is a refined collection where jazz finds its most graceful and alluring form.
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Review: Belarus collective Soyuz grace Mr Bongo with their third album, building on a formidable background in lush orchestral jazz to deliver an album of astonishing beauty. Their music draws on 70s Brazilian MPB as a major source of inspiration, but everything has a twist which feels unique to composer and arranger Alex Chumak's location in modern day Belarus. As a result, the album sounds comfortingly familiar but strangely new in the same breath, and oh so very easy on the ears. The sound is light and airy, with space to soar through liberal reverb, while the rhythm section gently buffets rather than slamming. You won't hear another record as sweet and sincere as this all year, we promise.
… Read more in stock $24.70
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The Complete Live At Umbria Jazz (remastered) (limited hand-numbered gatefold 180 gram vinyl 2xLP + insert)
Cat: RR 1233421. Rel: 14 Nov 24
Review: A recent search through the Red Records archive uncovered two quarter-inch tapes, originally thought to be blank. To everyone involved's surprise, each reel held a previously unknown track by the cult jazz group Sphere. This find is remarkable for those who know as Sphere's official recording catalogue is notably sparse and in fact is limited to just two Elektra Musician releases and two Red Records live recordings. This discovery adds valuable depth to the legacy of a group with few official recordings and brings new weight to their influential contributions to jazz.
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Review: Fred Spider Presents Chakalaka Jazz: A Selection of South African Gems celebrates South Africa's unique and ever-moving jazz landscape. It is a scene that has always blended traditional niches with global influences and styles like marabi, goema and mbaqanga capture the essence of this as Fred "Voom Voom" Spider dives into those and many other rich, eclectic depths. Spider's term "Chakalaka Jazz" reflects the spicy blend of influences and is named after the local relish made from tomatoes, onions and chilli. This collection, spanning 1969 to 2003, is a mix of local talent, exiles and expats that honours the golden era of the 1970s.
… Read more in stock $26.92
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Review: Sreya & Cilon's gorgeous debut album Atencao com Coracao blends bossa nova melodies with themes of self-realisation and mindfulness. The lyrics, which are both simple and profound, convey direct messages inspired by everyday life and encourage listeners to realise their potential. The album explores nature as a nurturing force and honours the sea goddess Yemanja, which is rooted in Brazilian and African traditions. With soft tones and soothing rhythms, it creates a sensory experience that mixes traditional Brazilian sounds with more modern ideas so is an ideal soundtrack for summer.
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Step On Step (gatefold gold vinyl 2xLP with obi-strip (indie exclusive))
Cat: IARC 0055. Rel: 09 Sep 22
Review: International Anthem has become one of the contemporary jazz scenes most crucial labels. It deals in the most cutting edge sounds in the genre as well as offering up fantastic fusions with sounds from the world's hip-hop, R&B and broken beat. Here they look to Charles Stepney for an album that he recorded back in the 1960s in his Chicago basement. He played all the instruments himself and across four sides of vinyl he serves up his so-called and signature "baroque soul" sound with widescreen arrangements, innocent melodies and curious rhythms.
… Read more in stock $39.95
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Step On Step (gatefold 2xLP with obi-strip)
Cat: IARC 0055LP. Rel: 09 Sep 22
Review: International Anthem has become one of the contemporary jazz scenes most crucial labels. It deals in the most cutting edge sounds in the genre as well as offering up fantastic fusions with sounds from the world's hip-hop, R&B and broken beat. Here they look to Charles Stepney for an album that he recorded back in the 1960s in his Chicago basement. He played all the instruments himself and across four sides of vinyl he serves up his so-called and signature "baroque soul" sound with widescreen arrangements, innocent melodies and curious rhythms.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Jazz, Ex-Friendly (Truth & Lies Music)
in stock $16.37
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Catching A Wave (reissue) (clear vinyl LP)
Cat: AGS 038CLEAR. Rel: 24 Sep 24
Review: Few records capture the essence of Hawai'i like the debut album by Steve Ma'i'i and Teresa Bright. It is one full of enchanting sounds and beachy grooves which caught the attention of engineer Rick Keefer who invited them to record at Sea-West Studios in Hau'ula. Remarkably, the duo completed the album in under three hours and the results are sublime and stunning as well as perfectly escapist. Steve and Teresa are a harmonising guitar-and-bass duo who came up in the 70s and 80s and blended jazz standards, traditional Hawaiian songs, and hapa haole classics. These days, the classic title tune 'Catching A Wave' is performed at weddings and festivals, yet the album has long been out-of-print. Not any more - this vital reissue is a must have.
… Read more in stock $22.19
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When The Distance Is Blue (LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: IARC 93LP. Rel: 20 Mar 25
Review: Macie Stewart's debut on International Anthem finds the multi-instrumentalist and composer, in her own words, writing a "love letter to the moments we spend in-between," all while returning to her first instrument, the piano. Through prepared piano, field recordings and string quartets, she creates a cinematic, transient world that reflects her musical journey. Featuring collaborations with artists like Lia Kohl and Whitney Johnson, the album weaves a sound collage of memory and movement that is inspired by her travels. When the Distance is Blue muses on themes of change, longing and the beauty found in the unknown.
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Review: International Anthem continues to serve up inspired debuts from some of the more intriguing members of Chicago's jazz and experimental music communities. The latest comes from multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser Macie Stewart, who has delivered what's being dubbed "a companion piece for moving through life". At the heart of the album is Stewart's use of both piano and 'prepared piano' (a technique where various items such as coins and pieces of felt are attached to the instrument's strings). These picturesque and occasionally melancholic musical motifs come wrapped in atmospheric field recordings and sensitive string quartet arrangements. The results are rarely less than memorable, mesmerising and magnificent.
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Review: This is a real jazz-funk gem for those who know, but it has long been out of print after its initial release on PM Records in 1976. It features an all-star lineup of saxophonist Steve Grossman, bassist Gene Perla and percussionist Don Alias and highlights include Stevie Wonder's 'Creepin'' and the iconic 'Sweetie Pie' which has famously been sampled by acts like the Beastie Boys. The Stone Alliance trio is joined by Argentine musicians who enrich their sharp core sound with keyboards, percussion and bandoneon for a warm, lyrical vibe. A real 70s masterpiece.
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Review: Stone Alliance dropped a number of now cult albums that brought fresh invention to the world of jazz-funk back in the 1970s in their prime. Many have become hard to find and out-of-print pieces that cost a pretty penny. Heads Up is a fine example of the trio's signature prowess featuring saxophonist Steve Grossman (who worked with Miles Davis no less, plus bassist Gene Perla and percussionist Don Alias. The album blends sharp improvisation with rich, global influences and standout tracks like 'Tribute to Afreeka' and 'Jimmy & Donnie.'
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Records Staff Picks
in stock $23.30
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Review: Brownswood Recordings have become something of a meme, cementing their very distinct jazz sound with every new release. Str4ta's 'Str4tasfear' is the latest LP from the project (which consists of Gilles Peterson and Jean Paul Maunick), painting a vague party-jazz homage to the dawn of the Brit-funk era, but they're not being too succinct about any overarching message beyond that. The songs here are danceable, and that's their main focus. 'Lazy Days' is the drawer-inner - with Emma-Jean Thackray's singing lulling us into a state of preferring not to go to work - while 'Night Flight' opens the bay doors into an instrumental space lounge. All sizzlers.
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Review: The NGO Permlay de Gozhou-Zagna - a village in Ivory Coast - Italian musician Samuele Strufaldi and Musica Macondo Records all come together for this sublime collaborative album. It's a real gem of a record that is which is sure to excite fans of Afro, international and worldly broken beats whether old or new. It's an earthy, organic mix of folk mutterings and traditional instrumentation with funky rhythms and jazzy sax melodies that all brim with life and are packed with richly layered percussion. Proceeds from its sale will go towards a new community library and space in the village.
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Cat: MH 8311. Rel: 22 Apr 25
Review: Stray Voltage is not for the faint of ear. This is triple-A rated Sun Ra at their best, namely audacious, aggressive and adventurous. Forget melodies or sing-along hooks-this collection dives deep into Sun Ra's unissued electronic explorations from the 70s and 80s when, using synths and keyboards as his tools, the one and only 'Ra didn't just play, he assaulted, provoked, and moulded raw sound into wild and unimaginable sonic landscapes. These are not songs in the traditional sense, but abstract journeys full of texture and tension that make for a thrilling glimpse into Ra's boundary-pushing experiments where structure gives way to sensation and the sheer power of cosmic expression.
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Review: Having first made this Sun Ra reissue available in limited quantities for Record Store Day 2016, Org Music has decided to give it a full release. Spaceways showcased material that the spiritual jazz pioneer recorded with his "arkestra" in 1966 and '68, most of which eventually saw the light of day on El Saturn Records in 1974. Given that copies of that particular release are nigh on impossible to find, this reissue is more than welcome. It's as spacey, intergalactic and out there as you'd expect, with the ten-minute "Outerspace Incorporated" - all extended drum solos, cacophonous hand percussion and trippy horn motifs - and groovy "We Travel The Spaceways" being particularly potent.
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Lights On A Satellite: Live At The Left Bank (Record Store Day Black Friday RSD 2024) (limited hand-numbered gatefold 2xLP + booklet)
Cat: HLP 9074. Rel: 06 Dec 24
Review: Light on a Satellite brings Sun Ra's music to the present as it is music played by his Arkestra over 30 years after the legendary band's founder's passing. Directed by NEA Jazz Master Marshall Allen who celebrated his 100th birthday in May 2024, the Arkestra continues to carry Sun Ra's cosmic legacy in a record made at New York's Power Station. The album highlights Allen's expertise as a multi-instrumentalist, bandleader and arranger with 24 musicians spanning four generations all helping to capture a vast, evolving jazz sound that pays tribute to Allen's remarkable life and Sun Ra's enduring influence on music and culture.
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Thunder Of The Gods (lightning yellow vinyl LP)
Cat: LPMH 8021C. Rel: 02 May 24
Review: Sun Ra and the Arkestra defy convention as a non-traditional studio ensemble and each record in their vast discography proves this as it unfolds as a celestial journey. This release, Thunder Of The Gods sheds light on the group's origins. 'Calling Planet Earth - We'll Wait For You' emerges from Ra's Universe In Blue tapes, from around 1971, while the title track and 'Moonshots Across the Sky' hail from the 1966 Strange Strings sessions. Unearthed by Michael D. Anderson of the Sun Ra Music Archive, these gems showcase Ra's sonic artistry. Modern Harmonic pairs the music with visual art by Chesley Bonestell, who blends his iconic piece 'Formation of the Earth's Continents' with Ra's cosmic soundscapes to great effect.
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Cat: CMR 008. Rel: 19 Aug 24
Review: Even by Sun Ra's eccentric and deeply psychedelic standards, Strange Strings is an outlier. Eventually released in 19657 but mostly recorded in New York in 1965, it was the result of Sun Ra turning up at the studio with a vast number of string instruments and asking his 'Arkestra' - none of whom knew how to play them - to make some noises. In true fashion, the results are spectacularly experimental - think freeform experimental jazz, created via a cacophony of improvisation, with added intergalactic intent. This lightly expanded, remastered edition contains original mono versions of the album tracks, a rare stereo mix of 'Crystal Spheres (Amongst Worlds)', a recently rediscovered concert recording ('Untitled St Peter'), and a snippet of Sun Ra being interviewed while the Arkestra plays around with strings in the background.
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A Fireside Chat With Lucifer (reissue) (sulfur yellow vinyl LP)
Cat: LPMH 8217C. Rel: 01 Feb 24
Review: Released in 1983, Sun Ra & His Outer Space Arkestra's cosmic jazz odyssey A Fireside Chat With Lucifer defies conventional musical boundaries as it transports listeners to otherworldly realms through its avant-garde improvisations and surreal sonic landscapes. Sun Ra's visionary leadership and the Arkestra's eclectic instrumentation create a sonic tapestry that melds free jazz, electronics, and cosmic philosophy so that the long player serves as a testament to Sun Ra's innovative spirit, pushing the boundaries of jazz into uncharted territories, while offering a mesmerizing and otherworldly experience that resonates with the avant-garde and experimental music aficionados alike.
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Lights On A Satellite (gatefold 180 gram vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: IORLP 771581. Rel: 28 Nov 24
Review: In honour of Marshall Allen's lifelong contributions to music, Frank Kleinschmidt of IN+OUT Records brought together 24 musicians from the Sun Ra Arkestra for a historic studio session. This gathering featured the ensemble's largest possible lineup and aimed to capture the Arkestra's expansive sound in its fullest polyphony and timeless depth. Spanning four generations of musicians and a repertoire that reflects 100 years of jazz history, the session showcases a vibrant variety of instruments and styles and the result is a profound tribute to the enduring legacy of the Sun Ra Arkestra.
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In Egypt (Definitive Edition) (limited 180 gram vinyl LP + insert)
Cat: STRUT 266LP. Rel: 08 Apr 22
Review: Shut has been busy with a great series of reissues of Sun Ra's historic recordings in Egypt. All good things must come to an end, though, and so it does with The Sun Ra Arkestra meets Salah Ragab in Egypt which was recorded with help from the Cairo Jazz Band and first put out back in 1983 on Greek label Praxis. The Arkestra first met Salah Ragab at the home of Goethe Institut ex-pat Hartmut Geerken when they toured the island in December 1971 and later bonded again in 1983. It was then that they got together for these recordings where they played Ragab compositions, 'Egypt Strut' and 'Dawn' amongst others.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Jazz, JKriv (Razor-N-Tape)
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Review: Education & Recreation is the new album from Melbourne, Australia band Surprise Chef, whose music is all about evoking rich moods. Their vibrant arrangements draw on 70s film scores, jazz's funky styles and plenty of the sounds and scenes that hip hop has taken most of its samples from over the years. Their instrumental sound has been honed over years of practice with Lachlan Stuckey on guitar, Jethro Curtin on keys, Carl Lindeberg on bass, Andrew Congues on drums, and Hudson Whitlock composing and producing. From chunky earworms to mediative grooves, this one has it all.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Jazz, DJ Kobayashi
in stock $26.92
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Arkaoda (LP)
Cat: AKULP 1034. Rel: 02 Jun 22
Review: Damo Suzuki was with seminal krautrock outfit Can from 1970 to 1973, lending his vocal talents to albums such as Tago Mago, Future Days and Ege Bamyasi. Exactly fifty years after the latter LP, you can hear him on this new recording described as being 'derived from fantasy'. In collaboration with Spiritczualic Enhancement Center, an eight-piece group of self-proclaimed disciples from the CAN University that gathered at Berlin-based club Arkaoda, it feaures three tracks; 'U', 'Ra', 'Beya' - excerpts from this gathering at the beginning of 2020.
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Review: Sylvester is of course the influential disco legend behind many of the genre's best moments. Now he arrives on the cultured Dark Entries with Private Recordings: August 1970, which is a pulling together of plenty of vintage jazz, blues, and gospel sounds a world away from his chart-topping collaboration 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' with producer Patrick Cowley. They show he had a love of the sounds of the 30s and 40s and were recorded with Peter Mintun, a pianist and record collector he met who was at the time living in a commune devoted to retro culture. The nine tunes feature what would become Sylvester's unique falsetto and they are all as captivating as his later and more well-known works.
… Read moreIntérprete: Charlie bucket/ dancing in space
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Review: Since impressing with their 2016 debut At Sacred Walls, Szun Waves - a trio comprising acclaimed electronic experimentalist Luke Abbot, drummer/percussionist Laurence Pike and saxophone player Jack Wylie - has operated at the intersection of ambient and jazz, delivering periodic sets that combine spiritual sounds and atmospheric solos with waves of electronic textures. It's an alluring, otherworldly sound all told, and one that's at the heart of their latest album, Earth Patterns. Musically, the album - which features additional production from, amongst other people, Abbot's old pal James Holden - is blissed out and otherworldly, combining sonic motifs more often associated with Alice Coltrane (hypnotic and Eastern-influenced), Sun Ra (interplanetary improvisations), Tangerine Dream (epic synth-scapes) and abstract electronica (inspired, densely detailed sound design). It all adds up to an astonishingly good album.
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Cat: 1FFJT 176. Rel: 14 Jan 25
Review: Alga Marghen has been long renowned for its dedication to avant-garde and experimental sound art and now it ventures into new territory with Formalibera, a label devoted to free jazz. Its inaugural releases feature never-before-heard archival recordings by saxophonist John Tchicai, which were originally created in Copenhagen during the 1960s and '70s. This second album from the crew showcases two stunning performances: first is 'The Education of an Amphibian' with Shahib Shahab and then comes 'Beautiful United Harmony Happening' with Don Cherry. These landmark releases offer a rare glimpse into Tchicai's groundbreaking career and free jazz's radical evolution.
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Common Touch (Classic Vinyl Series) (180 gram audiophile vinyl LP)
Cat: 453532 7. Rel: 20 Oct 22
Intérprete: Juno Recommends Jazz
in stock $29.15
