Black Jazz/Snow Dog (Japan), Early 70s. New Copy
A mighty pairing of talents – one of the greatest DJs in the world and one of the hippest jazz labels – served up in a mindblowing mix of music that's way more than just another compilation! When DJ Muro puts together a set, he doesn't just choose the songs – he works hard to
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Cuneiform, 2013. New Copy
Bold grooves from Rob Mazurek – a man of two continents, with a range of talents that's deep enough to match! This set's by Rob's Sao Paulo Underground trio – a group who work here with heady styles that mix free jazz improvisation with electronics and even a bit of proggish jamming
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Dust To Digital, Mid 1900s/1910s/1920s/1930s/1940s/Mid 50s. New Copy 2CDs&Book
A treasure trove of rare instrumentals from Greece – culled from rare 78s, with much of it being reissued for the first time ever – some sourced from the only known copies! It's amazing, timeless stuff – achingly emotional string music in many cases, but there's a variety if
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Underdog (France), 1975. New Copy
A legendary bit of funky fusion from the French scene of the 70s – the standout set from Cortex, a combo who's very heavy on the keyboards! The tunes have a feel that's quite different than American electric work of the time – funky, but also a bit breezy too – with a strong
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Sterns (UK), 2012. New Copy
Senegalese singer Amadou Diop with a beautiful set for Sterns Africa! Abdou's voice is rightly out front in the mix – but instrumentally, his musicians do a terrific job of highlighting Senegal tradition, albeit with clean, modern and contemporary sound. It's a blend of acoustic and
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Shindig, 2013. New Copy
Shindig's got a cover feature on The Seeds in this issue – with a great piece on the making of the group's brilliant The Future record – plus features on Francoise Hardy, Pied Piper Records, Underground Drive-In, Matt Berry, Sandie Shaw, The Third Power, Marsupliami and You Am I! This
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Gingko Press, 2005. New Copy
If you've ever wondered what the homes, studios, crates, shelves and work spaces of some of your favorite DJs and producers look like, here's a wonderful window, for peeking into the personal spaces of some of greatest in the game! Behind The Beat is a beautifully put together photo book –
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Shindig (UK), 2013. New Copy
A special edition from Shindig – one that'd fully devoted to the psychedelic folk heroes Incredible String Band! Witches Hats & Painted Chariots explores the legendary work of the group, their expansive influence on their contemporaries and generations to come, and their continuing
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Ndagga (UK), 2013. New Copy
Instrumental versions from the 800% Ndagga sessions – an absolutely incredible set of Sabar and talking-drum tracks – recorded in Dakar with an amazing group of players! The vocal versions are great, and bring in some beauty – but there's never a doubt that it's this amazing
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Egg/Staubgold (Germany), 1976. New Copy
Definitely the sounds promised in the title – and a sweet little set from 70s Paris, and one that bridges the gap between earlier electric prog and some of the clubbier cosmic sounds to come! The tunes are heavy on keyboards – great moog, Arp, and Fender Rhodes played by Patrick Vian
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Wire, 2013. New Copy
New Zealand underground rock veterans The Dead C get the cover nod in this issue of The Wire – which also includes an interview with Numero Group honchos Rob Sevier and Ken Shipley, the Global Ear on Hong Kong's Kowloon area, Pangaea in the Invisible Jukebox, transcental banjo genius Paul
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Cat/Henry Stone, 1980. New Copy
It's easy to get Beaver Fever when things sound this great – a wonderful modern soul take on the sound of Little Beaver from the 70s – serve up with plenty of warm tones, and a nicely matured version of Beaver's styles! All the bluesy bits from the start are gone, and some of the
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Trad Vibe (France), 1977. New Copy (reissue)
The second album by Cortex – the obscure French jazz group that's been a favorite of funky collectors for years! The group's got a strong fusion-driven groove on this set – with plenty of tight drumming, hard riffing, and spacey keyboards that give the tunes a nicely soulful finish.
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Mass Tropicas, 1970s. New Copy
Amazing work from a legendary Peruvian guitarist – an electric player who works here with a really wonderful sense of groove – and often an echoey tone that's completely sublime! Most numbers have this bouncy, tropical sort of vibe – but the guitar really gives them all an edge,
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Saturn/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1963. New Copy 2CD
Mindblowing music from Sun Ra & The Arkestra – sounds recorded during the same marathon session that gave the world the records Other Planes Of There, When Sun Comes Out, and When Angels Speak Of Love – but titles that are much more obscure overall! The initial release of the
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Beat (Italy), 1976. New Copy
A wonderful sound library set from the great Piero Umiliani – and a record that's filled with some of his coolest electronics ever! The feel of the record is very much in keeping with the image on the cover – kind of sci fi, but kind of playful too – a wonderful blend of
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Red Apples, New Copy 4 x 7 Inch
A 4 X 7" box set from of Red Apples 45s – with AG of DITC and producer Ray West pairing timeless MC skills with equally timeless jazz funk piano and keys – billed as the Pianos In The Project series! Includes the Pianos In The Project EP with Party Arty with the tracks "Red
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Passin' Thru, 2013. New Copy
A great large group project from reedman Oliver Lake – and a great reminder of his mighty strengths as a writer and arranger too! Right from the start, Lake's had a great ability to move between smaller, intimate settings and more ensemble-based music – and here, he's at the helm of a
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Stones Throw, 2013. New Copy
The retro-futurist soundscapes of Stone's Throw players Chrome Canyon get the remix treatment! Remixes by Peaking Lights, Chateau Marmont, Tomas Barfod, Aaarid, Gavin Russom and Mike Simonetti. Includes "Generations (Chateau Marmont Remix)", "Chasing The Dead (Peaking Lights
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Shout Factory, Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. New Copy 7 CDs & 2 DVDs
A massive collection of classic Richard Pryor – in a box set that spans the best years of his career, and pulls together some of his greatest material ever – plus rare and unreleased bits! This is probably the best and most ambitious set of Richard's work that's ever been put together
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