We have to admit, we didn't know much of Prince Alla's work until this reissue compilation came out. While he may be less well known than many of the purveyors of roots rock, this compilation bringing together tracks cut with the Soul Syndicate produced mostly by Bertram Brown for the Freedom... read more
While he may be most well known for his Dee Jay skills, Tappa Zukie's true talent was as producer, as showcased by this set combining 2 of his best sets, issued here for the first time on CD, with dubs and 12" mixes on many of the tracks. Prince Alla's rough voice may lack the polish of many... read more
Prince Markie Dee —
Fresh ... CD
Columbia,
1992. Used ....
$4.99
A fantastic full length set from Quasimode – the Japanese club jazz combo who first blew our minds with their single for Raw Fusion! Hearing them here in a full LP, the sound is even better than before – a range of jazzy changes and tight instrumental work that reminds us of Blue Note... read more
Tight funky soul from Quazar! This relatively overlooked group is one of the lesser-remembered P-Funk-linked acts of the late 70s – which is a shame, as it's a great little side project from the team of Glenn Goins and Jerome Brailey. It's got a with a bass and drums-heavy party groove all... read more
The "flipside" of Ike Quebec's legendary run of albums for Blue Note – a huge set of material recorded only as 45 singles during his same stretch at the label! Although Quebec's work as a soulful tenorist has been well documented and reissued over the years on albums like Blue &... read more
The "flipside" of Ike Quebec's legendary run of albums for Blue Note – a huge set of material recorded only as 45 singles during his same stretch at the label! Although Quebec's work as a soulful tenorist has been well documented and reissued over the years on albums like Blue &... read more
Heavy soul from Ike Quebec – one of Blue Note's greatest players of the 78 era in the 40s, stepping out here on one of his brilliant comeback sets from the early 60s! The set features Ike blowing in an all soul jazz mode – working with a quartet that includes some great work from... read more
Sun Ra and Walt Disney – an incredible combination that makes for one of the best late Arkestra albums! The tunes here are all from older Disney films, but are redone with decidedly Ra-like touches that include heavy percussion, chanted vocals, and extremely creative instrumentation that... read more
Excellent live work from one of Sun Ra's greatest periods – recorded in New York in 1979, and done with a fragile quality that makes the record one of the Arkestra's most beautiful from the time! There's a warmly soulful spirit to nearly every tune on the set – a post "Space Is... read more
Joshua Redman —
Elastic ... CD
Warner,
2002. Used ....
$4.99
A surprisingly great album from Joshua Redman – and a follow-up to the Yaya set issued with the same group. Like the excellent Yaya album, the group on this one is a trio of Redman, keyboardist Sam Yahel, and drummer Brian Blade – grooving together in a slightly groovy, slightly... read more
Beautiful! London-based, West Indies-born trumpeter Dizzy Reece was one of the most fantastic trumpet talents of the late 50s and early 60s – as you'll clearly hear on this previously unreleased session recorded by Blue Note in 1960. Reece had an incredible tone that managed to be very... read more
The lovely Dianne Reeves pays tribute to jazz legend Sarah Vaughn, in a set that's one of her straightest jazz outings to date! The album features arrangements by Billy Childs, who plays on the album, along with Mulgrew Miller, Clark Terry, Reginald Veal, and Steve Wilson. Tracks include the... read more
Rene & Angela —
Wall To Wall ... CD
Capitol (France),
1981. Used ....
$24.99
Wall To Wall grooves from the team of Angela Winbush and Bobby Watson – easily one of the duo's best records ever, and a masterpiece of jazzy 80s groove! The sound here is clean, lean, and very bouncy on the bottom – that best blend of keyboard riffs and jazzier basslines that Capitol... read more
Return To Forever —
No Mystery ... CD
Polydor,
1975. Used ....
$5.99
Hard grooving work from the middle years of the Return To Forever group – featuring the line up with Chick Corea on keys, synths & percussion, Stanley Clarke on bass, organ and more, Lenny White on percussion and Al DiMeola on guitar. As you'd expect from this crew, this is some of the... read more
Although Buddy's always been a bit laughable, he was always trying to keep his bag moving, and his band of the late 60s included some pretty darn nice players. The group on this session includes Ernie Watts and Bobby Shew, and the band wails hard and fast in a live setting with lots of tight... read more
Lionel Richie —
Back To Front ... CD
Motown,
Late 70s/1980s/Early 90s. Used ....
$2.99
One of Lionel Richie's biggest records ever! Titles include "Can't Slow Down", "All Night Long", "Penny Lover", "The Only One", "Running With The Night", "Hello", "The Groove", "Love Will Find A Way" and "Stuck On... read more
Lionel Richie —
Coming Home ... CD
Island/Def Jam,
2006. Used ....
$3.99
Nice 17 track compilation of Minnie's classic work for Capitol! The selection is excellent, and the CD features most of the stuff you'd ever want to have by her, including "Perfect Angel", "Memory Lane", "Lovin You", "Stick Together", "Inside My... read more
Ismael Rivera Y Sus Cachimbos —
De Colores ... CD
Tico,
Late 60s. Used ....
$19.99Just Sold Out!
A a great little set from Ismael Rivera on Tico! Ismael heads up this tight group that offers perfect backing to his soaring soulful vocals. The whole thing's got really nice percussive groove set up by the timbales, congas and bongo – one that propels the soaring vocals with the tightest... read more
Eric Roberson —
Mr Nice Guy ... CD
Blue Erro Soul/Purpose,
2011. Used ....
$9.99
Eric Roberson is back – and all we can say is "Damn"! Eric's better than ever – working here with a power and confidence that surpasses even his previous records – and if you know how much we loved those, you know that's saying a lot! That undeniable flow is still... read more
A very mellow overview of Smokey's later solo work – the post-Quiet Storm period, when he was easily slipping from classic soul into adult contemporary territory – and really crossing over big at the time! And while we could probably say that most of this stuff is far watered down from... read more