Funky 45's — Recently Added

Two versions of a great track by Joe McPhee – both of which have the saxophonist laying out some surprisingly soulful sounds! If you only know Joe from his later avant years, you'll be stunned to hear McPhee here – as "Cosmic Love" has Joe spinning out this soulful saxophone ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

Some of the greatest tracks ever recorded by Marlena Shaw – served up in one groovy package! The set begins with her romping 7" version of "California Soul" – totally righteous, with a mix of funky clapping rhythms and soaring strings in the best Cadet/Concept mode! ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

The great Mark Murphy works here with key members of the Clarke Boland Big Band – in a sweet small combo mode that makes for one of the hippest albums the singer ever recorded! "Sconsolato" is this wonderful tune written by bassist Jimmy Woode – and Mark takes the tune at a ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

Nathan Davis is one of our all-time favorite saxophone players – and he sounds tremendous here in the company of trumpeter Woody Shaw, as the pair both take on Shaw's early "Zoltan" composition, with help from Larry Young on piano! The flipside features an even bolder number – ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

"Ensadinado" isn't an easy title to say – but the tune is a wonderfully catchy groove from European vibist Fats Sadi – pulled from his rare Saba album of the same name! The cut's got kind of a modal soul sort of approach – with help from the core of the Clark Boland ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

Two fantastic American players – both coming together here on a rare European session for the Saba/MPS label in Germany! "Carmell's Black Forest Waltz" features not just great saxophone from leader Nathan Davis, but also a strong trumpet solo from Carmell Jones – blowing over ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

A storming cut from Dee Erwin – one that has raw vocals on the top, but a tight groove at the core – bubbling with righteous energy that's further enforced by these soaring backup female vocals! The groove is a great evolution from late 60s Detroit modes – and makes the cut one ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

Two overlooked gems from James Brown – both in a cool pic sleeve 45! James does a fantastic job with "Never Can Say Goodbye" – taking the familiar 70s tune, but giving it this gently kicking funky backing that's great – while he also improvises vocally a bit over the ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

A great package of singles from the legendary Shrine Records label – a small imprint from the capital city, and one who became famous with soul collectors for the high quality of their releases! Shrine's always been a favorite for Northern Soul lovers, and there's plenty of upbeat groovers ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

A super-rare sound library gem from the Italian scene – a wonderful tune that's got this midtempo bassline that steps along in a very groovy way – easygoing, but funky too – as harp, strings, and some mighty nice flute come into the mix to warm things up! "Since I Lost ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

Two great tracks from this excellent Italian soundtrack – both of which might be among some of the funkiest work ever from maestro Riz Ortolani! "Serena E Lomunno" has a skittish snare, bubbling bassline, and a very cool mix of piano and organ keyboard work – echoing out in a ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

Two killer cuts from this rare 70s Italian soundtrack – both of them great! "Chaser" has this way of glowing while grooving – keyboards soaring out over drums, then spacing out a bit, then coming back warm with the groove, which also includes some percussion! "Hard ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

A totally great slice of 70s work from Pharoah Sanders – a rare Japanese single that offers radio edits of two tracks from his sublime project for India Navigation! "Harvest Time" is wonderful – this hypnotic bassline, watery light guitar lines, and a raspy, soulful tenor ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

A cool cut with many different levels – or maybe "new levels" – a track that's based around a 70s sound library tune by the Modern Sound Quartet, reworked by Koralle, then given a hip hop spin by Illa J! The original version of "Chartreuse" is fantastic – a ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

A cool tropical groover from the Italian sound library scene of the 70s – given a sweet remix here too! "Oasi Nella Giungla" is from the Africa Oscura project by Giulani Sorgini – nicely percolating percussion, topped with a bit of birdcalls and other jungley elements – ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

Three funky takes on the theme from this cool Italian film of the 70s! The "Poliziesco" mix is strong and upbeat, like some great crime/cop cut from the time – while the "Indagine" mix is still funky, but slows things down and adds in some very nice wah wah guitar! And ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

"Gypsy Heart" is a wonderfully romping little number – a quick-stepping groove that seems to double-up the rhythms, while still going for a vintage funk style overall – a vibe that's perfect for the soaring vocal style of Betty Black! Black really shines on "Beautiful ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

Two 70s funky jazz classics – nicely remade and back to back! "Sun Goddess" has a very cool take on the riffing intro used in the Ramsey Lewis original – followed by keyboards that are a lot moogier overall, and which make for a soulful spacey solo over the beats! "Miste ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

Two rare sound library gems – back to back on a funky 45! "Thoughtful Popper" moves a bit slow, but in a really great way – stepping with a mellow vibe from funky drums – while light flute, cello, and other instruments do some mighty great things over the top! "Cha ... 7-inch, Vinyl record

Two of our favorite grooves from Hammond hero Charles Earland! "Murilley" is an early 80s gem, and sometimes overlooked – this fast jazzy stepper that not only features excellent organ work from Charles next to tight, soulful horns – but also includes some great vocals too! ... 7-inch, Vinyl record