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Solar (Spain), 1955. Used ... $9.99 12.99
A nice little addition to Brubeck's run of "jazz on campus" albums – a mid 50s set that briefly appeared as a private press, now getting a much wider circulation on CD! The group features the great Paul Desmond on alto, plus Bob Bates on bass and Joe Dodge on drums, performing ... (Jazz) read more CD
Deele —
Street Beat/Solar/Soulmusic.com (UK), Mid 1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A trio of albums from Deele – presented in a box with original LP-styled sleeves, and lots of bonus tracks too! First up is Street Beat – a funky nugget from Deele – an 80s group who were never afraid to use plenty of beats and keyboards in their groove! Deele were part of the ... (Soul) read more CD
Dynasty —
I Don't Want To Be A Freak (But I Can't Help Myself)/
Solar, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A nice little freaky track from "Dynasty" –one that begins with some really great rhythms, and which has a slightly electric vibe bubbling up underneath! "Piece Of The Rock" is a bit warmer overall – very much in the Solar funky soul mode! (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
Solar/Robinsongs (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy 3CD ... $29.99 30.99
Four classic albums from Dynasty – served up here with bonus material too! First up is Your Piece Of The Rock – a set that has Dynasty working with snapping grooves with a nice sort of electro undercurrent –- all the handiwork of Leon Sylvers, who also plays bass and drums on the ... (Soul) read more CD
Solar (Spain), 1957. Used ... $6.99 8.99
Jazz Will O The Wisp is an obscure trio material from pianist Al Haig – recorded later than most of his more famous bop sides, with a trio that includes Bill Crow on bass and Lee Abrams on drums. The setting is pretty open ended on most tunes – with Haig playing solo on 3 numbers, and ... (Jazz) read more CD
Solar (Spain), 1958/1959. Used 3 CDs ... $14.99 18.99
A sweet collection with music from 5 LPs plus a couple of bonus tracks from the Newport Jazz Festival! (Jazz) CD
(Sealed copy!)
Lakeside —
Fantastic Voyage ... LP Solar, 1980. Near Mint- Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A crowning achievement from Lakeside – one of the key albums to link Ohio funk roots with a smoother LA groove – all served up in a way that had limitless influence for years to come! Bass is definitely at the head of these arrangements, but there's plenty of great guitar too – ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lakeside —
It's All The Way Live (long, short) ... 12-inch Solar, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A late 70s number from the bass heavy LA band that would go on to become one of the biggest 80s groove acts. (Soul) 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a company sleeve.)
Lakeside —
Lakeside – The Definitive Solar Collection (3CD set) ... CD Solar/Robinsongs (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 3CD ... Out Of Stock
A massive collection of work from Lakeside – one of the leading lights of the Solar Records label in the early 80s, and one of the label's key groups in helping to redefine funk in the decade! Lakeside take the large ensemble funk format of the late 70s, and give it a leaner, cleaner groove ... (Soul) read more CD
Solar, 1987. Near Mint- ... $3.99
Later Solar Records material from Lakeside, but a set that still shows the group adapting nicely to the world of 80s groove! Titles include "Love I Can Bank On", "To Be Your Lover", "Power", "Bullseye","Still Feeling Good", "Sensations", ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and large initials in marker. Labels have initials in marker.)
Lakeside —
Raid/Solar, 1981. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Solar/Robinsongs (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $16.99 20.99
A trio of classic albums from Lakeside – representing the second slice of their work for the Solar Records label! First up is Your Wish Is My Command – great stuff from the glory days of the LA bass-pedal funk era! The tracks manage to mix an 80s groove and soul without sounding ... (Soul) read more CD
Lakeside —
Your Wish Is My Command/Solar/Robinsongs (UK), Early 80s. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
A trio of classic albums from Lakeside – representing the second slice of their work for the Solar Records label! First up is Your Wish Is My Command – great stuff from the glory days of the LA bass-pedal funk era! The tracks manage to mix an 80s groove and soul without sounding ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Your Wish Is My Command/
Ramsey Lewis Trio —
Down To Earth/Solar (Spain), 1958/1961. Used ... Out Of Stock
Shelly Manne & His Men —
West Coast Jazz In England ... CD Solar (Spain), 1960. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Import issue of a set of live recordings from Shelly Manne's UK tour of 1960 – featuring the great quintet lineup of His Men with Joe Gordon on trumpet and Richie Kamuca on tenor. The tracks have a nice liveliness to them, with a bit more looseness than some of the group's Contemporary ... (Jazz) read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Midnight Star —
Headlines ... LP Solar, 1986. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Sweet beats and plenty of grooves – an 80s funk classic from Midnight Star, and one that seems to have the group picking up a bit of energy from the hip hop scene as well! The album's still got the electro soul vibe of previous records, but maybe is even beat-heavier overall – almost ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Solar/Robinsongs (UK), 1980s. New Copy 3CD ... Just Sold Out!
A huge amount of work from the mighty Midnight Star – a group who really helped find a new way forward for funk in the 80s, thanks to music like this! The group were one of the key acts on Solar Records, the west coast imprint who really changed things up at the time – and they have a ... (Soul) read more CD
Midnight Star —
No Parking On The Dancefloor ... CD Solar/Right Stuff, 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
A popping party classic from the 1980s – filled with plenty of catchy electro numbers, all served up in a sublime blend of pop and soul! The Calloway brothers are at the height of their powers here – and the album strikes a perfect balance between mainstream soul and percolated ... (Soul) read more CD
Midnight Star —
Standing Together ... LP Solar, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Slap-bass funk, space-age costumes – it must be Midnight Star! Fortunately, the band's got enough going on to get past the silliness up front – including some nice vocals from Reggie Calloway, who also wrote some of the better songs on the album. Leon Sylvers produced – and ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve – wrinkled and aged. Cover has aging and wear.)
Solar/Epic, 1990. Used ... $5.99 7.99
Titles include "Work It Out", "Do It", "All I Want", "Money Can't Buy You Love", and "If Walls Could Talk". (Soul) CD
(Out of print.)
Cat Miller —
Cat (with bonus tracks) ... CD Solar/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1986. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from the Solar Records label – a real powerhouse of 80s soul, but one who's talents weren't able to put Cat Miller on the top of the charts! That lack is hardly reflected in the sound of the album, though – as the whole thing is as tight and filled with crossover ... (Soul) read more CD
Gerry Mulligan & Art Farmer —
Gerry Mulligan & Art Farmer Quartet In Stockholm & Hollywood 1959 ... CD Solar, 1959. Used ... Out Of Stock
Verve/Solar (Spain), 1954/1959. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Shalamar —
Disco Gardens ... LP Solar, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Snapping soulful grooves from Shalamar – one of the group's big early albums, and an important part of the Solar sound of LA! The trio groove nicely over a set of upbeat tracks that were clearly aimed at the clubs, but which also have more than enough straight soul to get them on the charts. ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ringwear and bumped corners.)
Shalamar —
Greatest Hits (1982) ... LP Solar, 1980s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Lots of funky early 80s jammies on this one, 10 tracks in all. Includes "Attention To My Baby", "Take That To The Bank", "Second Time Around", "Sweeter As The Days Go By", "Make That Move", "This Is For The Lover In You", and more! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch.)
Shalamar —
Take That To The Bank/Solar, 1978. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Great early grooves from Shalamar – recorded at a time when the trio was really grooving at their best! The a-side here – "Take That To The Bank" – an amazingly warm little groove, complete with keyboards that flow nicely next to the rhythms, and these great vocal parts ... (Soul) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Shalamar —
Uptown Festival ... CD Solar/Right Stuff, 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
The classic first album by Shalamar – that legendary trio that featured a young Jody Watley – all working under the leadership of Soul Train maestro Don Cornelius! Given Don's experience with the growth of 70s soul on his TV show, he's a perfect fit to give the younger singers guidance ... (Soul) read more CD
Ben Webster & Johnny Hodges —
Complete 1960 Jazz Cellar Session ... CD Solar (Spain), 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
Johnny Hodges on alto saxophone, Ben Webster on tenor saxophone, Lawrence Brown on trombone, Ray Nance on trumpet, Lou Levy, Russ Freeman on piano, Emil Richards on vibraphone, Joe Mondragon and Wilfred Middlebrooks on bass, Gus Johnson and Mel Lewis on drums. (Jazz) CD
Right Stuff/Solar, 1970s/Early 80s. Used 2CD ... $11.99 19.99
A motherlode of classic soul by The Whispers – one of the greatest soul acts to ever emerge from the west coast, and an incredible group with a sound that really held up over the years! The 2CD set is really nicely divided into "slow jams" and "fast jams" – so that ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print BMG Direct pressing.)
Right Stuff/Solar, Late 70s/1980s. Used ... $2.99
Whispers —
Happy Holidays To You (1985 pressing) ... LP Solar, 1979. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest soul Christmas albums of the 70s – a warm and smooth set by The Whispers, done in a style that's actually better than most of their hit work of the time! The style here is really great – and takes us back to the best Whispers mellow soul of the end of the 70s, ... (Holiday Music) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Whispers —
So Good ... LP Solar, 1984. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Soaring uptempo soul from The Whispers – still going strong with the Solar sound well into the 80s – and stepping out here in a real hit-making style! The vocals are great, the grooves are solid – and there's a snapping, rhythmic feel to the first side – which is billed as ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Solar/Robinsongs (UK), 1979/1980. New Copy 2CD ... $16.99 24.99
A trio of classic albums from The Whispers – with bonus tracks too! On the first set, the mighty group does way more here than just Whisper in your ear – as they're completely on top of their game, ending the 70s with a wickedly sharp sound that would help them stand strong for years ... (Soul) read more CD
Whispers —
Whispers (1979) ... LP Solar, 1979. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of our favorite albums by The Whispers – a later gem with some really great songs, and a sound that shows the group strongly moving into hit territory! In some way, the album's almost a return to the mellow harmony soul of the group's roots – slowing down the pace from the disco ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Solar (Spain), 1950. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Lester Young on tenor saxophone, Jesse Drakes on trumpet, Kenny Drew on piano, Joe Shulman on bass, and Jo Jones on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Solar Disco Classics ... CD Solar/Sequel (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A very full set of dancefloor tracks from the legendary LA Solar label! The imprint was responsible for some of the biggest uptempo pop soul hits of its generation, and this set includes a pretty darn good batch of them – bringing together 25 cuts in a very nice-looking 2CD package! Tracks ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
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