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✨✧ David T WalkerPlum Happy (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Zea/Big Pink (South Korea), 1970. New Copy ... $18.99 24.99
One of the most badass records ever issued by funky guitarist David T Walker – a set that's got a looser, freer vibe than some of his other albums – and which puts Walker in territory next to Shuggie Otis and Phil Upchurch from the same time in their careers! The set's equal parts jazz, funk, and soul – although is instrumental throughout, with Walker's great guitar work providing the only "voice" on the set! Instrumentation is nice and lean – with some electric piano at points, but mostly a strong focus on the guitar – all recorded in the manner of a blues album in terms of the grit, but nice and funky overall. Titles include "Doo Doo", "Plum Happy", "Love Vibrations", "Listen to The Sun", and "Come Together". Lots of stoned-out guitar funk! CD

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✨✧ David T WalkerDavid T Walker ... LP
Ode, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sublime grooves from studio guitar genius David T Walker – an album that's a perfect summation of the laidback, yet all-there sound he crafted for so many other artists over the years – finally cast out in the lead, and set up in a sweet set of larger soul instrumental backings! The style's a bit like the Kudu Records mode of the time – with a core instrumentalists grooving out over a larger ensemble – but the overall focus is a bit less jazz, and more in a soul instrumental mode – one that follows the melodies nicely, yet still has Walker bringing in some great chromatic touches on his hollow body electric. There's a similarity here to the sound of O'Donel Levy on Groove Merchant, although a bit tighter overall – and other musicians on the set include Joe Sample on keyboards, Billy Preston on organ, and Paul Humphrey on drums. Titles include "Never Can Say Goodbye", "I've Never Had The Pleasure", "The Real T", "I Want To Talk To You", "Hot Fun In The Summertime", and "What's Going On". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge & ring wear, light pen.)

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✨✧ David T WalkerPlum Happy ... LP
Zea, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the most badass records ever issued by funky guitarist David T Walker – a set that's got a looser, freer vibe than some of his other albums – and which puts Walker in territory next to Shuggie Otis and Phil Upchurch from the same time in their careers! The set's equal parts jazz, funk, and soul – although is instrumental throughout, with Walker's great guitar work providing the only "voice" on the set! Instrumentation is nice and lean – with some electric piano at points, but mostly a strong focus on the guitar – all recorded in the manner of a blues album in terms of the grit, but nice and funky overall. Titles include "Doo Doo", "Plum Happy", "Love Vibrations", "Listen to The Sun", and "Come Together". Lots of stoned-out guitar funk! LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Plum Happy (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 18.99

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✨✧ Joe Sample & David T WalkerSwing Street Cafe ... CD
MCA/Verve, 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
A surprising turn towards the past for these two fusion heavyweights – a set that has both Joe Sample and David T Walker reprising a host of older R&B classics! The album was handled by the Crusaders' production team, and it's still got a few elements of that side of the spectrum – but the set is mostly stripped-down and spontaneous, with an attempted rootsy feel overall – at least from the perspective of the early 80s jazz funk mainstream. The main focus is on Sample's keyboards and Walker's guitar – and there's a bit of horns mixed in with the tunes as well, but never too much. Titles include "Honky Tonk", "After Hours", "Rockhouse", "Next Time U See Me", and "Hallelujah I Love Her So". CD
 
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✨✧ David BowieBlackstar ... LP
ISO/Columbia, 2016. Sealed Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
David Bowie's late career peak arrived just days before he left us! The preceding record The Next Day was a solid reminder of Bowie at his fuzz guitar-graced 70s best, while still standing firm in the here-and-now, yet we still sort of wished for more creatively daring work. Here it is! Once again, Bowie co-produces with Tony Visconti, but it's clear from the start that they're going for something deeper and more complex. Chilling bits of strings, keyboards and sputtering beats begin the epic title track, before Bowie's voice comes in like a spirtual guide – approaching Scott Walker territory here – augmented by sax and other cool touches. It's an amazing start to an unpredictable set of songs, each as hypnotic as the one before. The stranger vibe of the opener comes in and out as the album plays on, but there's some fuzzier and heavier bits, too – on songs that are enigmatic and anthemic, arty and accessible. Incredible! Other titles include '"Tis A Pity, She Was A Whore", "Lazarus", "Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime)", "Girl Loves Me", "Dollar Days" and "I Can't Give Everything Away". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US 180 gram black vinyl pressing with download, still sealed with hype and advisory stickers.)

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✨✧ David BowieRock N Roll Star (5CD/DVD set) ... CD
Parlophone, Early 1970s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A very cool package, and one that might be sub-titled "The Road To Ziggy Stardust" – as the whole thing provides this progression of work that eventually led up to one of the best-known albums from David Bowie! As has been documented elsewhere, Bowie's partnership with guitarist Mick Ronson really rose to new heights with The Rise & Fall Of Ziggy Stardust – and the album itself was the product of work done under the mysterious Arnold Corns name, and over a series of demo recordings, BBC performances, and other material that predated the sessions for the famous album. This massive package is overflowing with great material: CD1 features a series of demo recordings, Arnold Corns tunes, and Haddon Hall rehearsals. CD2 features live performances from 1972 for Sounds Of The 70s with both John Peel and Bob Harris, and Old Grey Whistle Test. CD3 features more Sounds Of The 70s performances, plus a Johnnie Walker Lunchtime show. CD4 features material from the Ziggy sessions, plus a Boston Music Hall live performance. CD5 features mots more Ziggy sessions material. Blu-ray disc features the album in its original mix, plus all sorts of bonus material, an early Ziggy Stardust album track list, singles, and outtakes and alternates too. Comes in a huge slipcover with a 112 page book too! CD

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Randy BreckerIn The Idiom ... CD
Denon (Japan), 1986. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The idiom here is a pretty bold one – hard-swinging jazz, of the sort that was sure to remind folks in the mid 80s that Randy Brecker was a much of a straight, soulful player as he was a groover in the group with his brother! This album's a hard-hitting, back-to-basics set that has Randy's trumpet set up strongly in a lineup that features Joe Henderson on tenor, David Kikoski on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Al Foster on drums – a tight rhythm section that drives things forward nicely, and almost makes the session an easy-walker for Randy – a place where he could almost blow no wrong. But Brecker's got plenty of his own spirit in the record too – and contributes some great original titles that include "Sang", "Hit Or Miss", "No Scratch", "Forever Young", and "There's A Mingus A Monk Us". CD
(Late 80s pressing. Booklet has a few age spots.)

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Donald ByrdEthiopian Knights (180 gram pressing) ... LP
Blue Note, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99
Sweet electric funk from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one of his first forays into an electric mode, and done in a style that's very different than his better-known soul fusion of the mid 70s! Before Byrd hooked up with Larry Mizell and started recording his smooth fusion grooves on records like Blackbyrd and Street Lady – he recorded this gem, kind of a "lost" album that has Donald working in an open-ended electric sound – one that's clearly inspired by the experiments of Miles Davis, but which has a generally funkier feel overall! The tracks are very long – with lots of spiraling keyboard and trumpet solos – and the hip players on the set include Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, David T Walker on guitar, Harold Land on tenor, and Joe Sample on organ – a very cool combo that's got a cross between The Crusaders and the Hutcherson/Land quintet! We love the tracks on this set – especially "The Emperor" and "The Little Rasti", which are both over 15 minutes long, and have a haunting spacey sound that's a departure from Donald's usual work! LP, Vinyl record album

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Richard Morton JackPressing News – British Music As It Happened 1962 to 1972 ... Book
Lansdowne (UK), 2024. New Copy ... $120.99 129.99
A book that's likely to become a bible for any fan of 60s British rock – and one that also seems to have the same heft and depth of a bible as well! The huge volume is unlike anything else we've ever seen – as its pages are roughly 14" by 11" – which is perfect for reproducing its unique contents in all their glory – page after page of very rare press, promo, photos, and other materials that were used to market famous albums of the period – all the sorts of items that were never given out to the public at large, and which instead just circulated between the industry and journalists. There's amazing stuff inside – contents that go far beyond that of most record collectors' wildest dreams – on huge full color pages that reproduce everything as it initially appeared, including promo posters, label artwork, and more. It's fascinating to see the way that the record companies pitched some of these new acts – in ways that are often different than they've shown up in the history books – and the book follows a ten year span, chronologically – with sections on a vast array of artists who include Scott Walker, Spring, Thin Lizzy, Roxy Music, Comus, Van Der Graaf Generator, Trees, Fleetwood Mac, The Pretty Things, Bloodwyn Pig, Arcadium, King Crimson, Syd Barrett, The Move, Small Faces, Genesis, The Family, Idle Race, Bill Fay, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, The Smoke, John's Children, Vashti Bunyan, Sandy Denny, The Groundhogs, Cressida, The Who, Jackson C Frank, Zombies, Beatles, and dozens of others. The book is pricey, but well worth every penny – as it weighs in at a very hefty 403 oversize pages! Book

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✨✧ Paul JeffreyPaul Jeffrey ... CD
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974. Used ... $13.99
A full, funky set from tenorist Paul Jeffrey – a set that has the lesser-known player backed by a large group of west coast all-stars – including Blue Mitchell on trumpet, David T Walker on guitar, and Joe Sample on keyboards! There's a tighter sound here than on some of Jeffrey's other sets of the decade – an approach that's partly jazz, and partly soundtrack-styled funk – thanks to the fuller backings on the set. Rhythms include a good amount of congas from King Errison and Chino Valdes – and titles include "Bondage", "Ben", "Hip Soul Sister", "Soul Revival", "Jacoba's Song", and "Acrema". CD
(Includes obi.)

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Quincy JonesDollar ($) ... LP
Reprise, 1972. Very Good+ ... $24.99
One of Quincy Jones' best soundtracks of the 70s – a massively funky record that's full of the kind of hip electric grooves you always look for on some of his other albums, but don't always find in such strong supply! The lineup here is great – wicked guitar lines from Arthur Adams and David T Walker, keyboards from Clare Fischer, and heavy drums from the great Paul Humphrey – and the whole thing follows nicely in a "Hicky Burr" sort of mode – with some especially nice Fender Rhodes moments in the mix! There's a few more complicated cuts that really round out the sound wonderfully – and the whole thing has had a heck of a lot more staying power than the film! Heck, even the appearance of Little Richard on vocals at a few points sounds surprisingly great – and titles include the classic sample cut "Snow Creatures", which has an amazing intro and a very dark mood – next to other cuts that include "Passin The Buck", "Rubber Ducky", "Money Is", "Do It Do It", and "Money Runner". LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing. Cover has minor splitting on the spine and light wear.)

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Steve ReidRhythmatism ... CD
Mustevic/Soul Jazz (UK), 1974. New Copy ... $15.99 22.99
A fantastic mid 70s set led by drummer Steve Reid – fronting a group of players who groove tightly, but with a really sinister sound! Reid is an absolute steamroller on this set – laying down a fast-paced, super tight funky backdrop for the rest of the players to groove fluidly over the top. Three of the five tracks run well north of the 10 minute mark – and those pieces are strong as can be, providing just enough room for the players to lay out a groove that lies beautifully between the mid 60s avant garde of Ornette Coleman and the spiritual soul jazz of the mid 70s. The core group includes pianist Les Walker (who penned most of the material here), plus David Wertman on a wonderfully rubbery bass, Michael Keith on trombone and Arthur Blythe on alto sax – with guests Chris Capers (trumpet), Melvin Smith (guitar) and Charles Tyler (baritone sax) on "Center Of The Earth". Great stuff, with a really dark edge! Other tracks include "Kai", "Rocks (For Cannonball)", "C You Around", and "One Minute Please". CD

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Chip TaylorSomebody Shoot Out The Jukebox – Chip Taylor With Ghost Train ... CD
Columbia/Floating World (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $10.99 16.99
Excellent work from Chip Taylor – a set that really has the singer/songwriter working with just the right sort of backings to make him come across at his best! Taylor had roots in more conventional rock and pop, but by the time of this album he was emerging as part of a very thoughtful American underground who lay somewhere in a space between country, folk, and rock – delivering really great material that was often way too sophisticated and smart to crack the charts! Chip's vocals are wonderful, and they get light support here from a combo that features nice use of steel guitar, fiddle, and dobro from David Mansfield – all used to just country-flavor the tunes just a bit. Taylor wrote most of the tunes, and produced the record too – and titles include "Peter Walker's Circus", "Somebody Shoot Out The Jukebox", "I'd Like To Be That Man", "Dad's Club Sizzlers", "Nothin Like You Girl", "Hello Atlanta", and "Farmer's Daughter". CD

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Stanley TurrentineHave You Ever Seen The Rain ... LP
Fantasy, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $4.99
Stanley blows it sweet, mellow, and soulfully – in this wonderful post-CTI session from the 70s! The set features some swirling larger arrangements from Gene Page – done with a bit of the CTI sound lurking in the mix, but also a more complicated groove that almost takes on soundtrack-like proportions at times – a warmly-flowing groove that's lush without being soppy, and which really sets Turrentine up nicely for some sophisticated, mature solos on tenor. Stan's got some great company on the record – including Patrice Rushen on keyboards, David T Walker on guitar, and Freddie Hubbard on trumpet – and although the set's laidback, it's a lot more soulful than you might think – almost like a hip mellow soul set from the time, but with tenor instead of vocals. Includes covers of the Earth Wind & Fire tunes "Reasons" and "That's The Way Of The World", plus the tracks "Touching You", "T's Dream", and "Have You Ever Seen The Rain". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small trace of a price sticker.)

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VariousHe Took Us By Storm – 25 Lost Classics From The Bob Dylan Folk Rock Revolution Era ... CD
Bear Family (Germany), Mid 1960s. New Copy ... $16.99 20.99
Not the music of Bob Dylan – but a great little set that shows just how much Dylan's influence spread amidst various channels of the music world of the mid 60s – so much so, that it left behind a whole host of unlikely acts picking up some of his sounds and styles – and using it to make some marvelous music of their own! There's definitely some folk artists in the mix here, bu the set expands out nicely to show just how much other aspects of rock, pop, and vocal music were influenced by Dylan's style – bits of protest here, a slight current of folk blues expression there – and plenty of open, honest, and playful lyrical touches throughout – all very well documented in the album's large booklet of notes. The set features 25 surprising tracks in all – and tunes include "These Are Not My People" by Billy Joe Royal, "Me & Mr Hohner" by Bobby Darin, "Long Black Cadillac" by Jackie Washington, "Feet First Baby" by Len Chandler, "Willie Jean" by David Crosby, "Men Of Good Fortune" by Lou Reed, "Persecution Smith" by Bob Seger, "Baby Let Me Follow You Down" by Boz Scaggs, "Black Betty" by Dino Valenti, "Vigilante Man" by Sammy Walker, "Everybody's Talking About The Young" by Leon Russell, "Don't You Wonder Where It's At" by Barry McGuire, "Next Year This Time" by Bubba Fowler, "Halloween Mary" by PF Sloan, and "You've Got To Be Kidding" by Dick Campbell. CD

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✨✧ Blue MitchellLast Tango = Blues ... CD
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
No tango here – just a great batch of hard, funky, trumpet-heavy groovers – all in the best early 70s Blue Mitchell mode! The album's easily one of Blue's best from the time – and although the tracks are a bit short, they're put together in a way that dovetails nicely with his earlier grooves on Blue Note at the end of the 60s – arranged by Richard Fritz with some fuller reeds behind the trumpet, in a mode that's partly between funky soundtracks and Kudu Records styles of the period. Players include David T Walker on guitar, Chuck Rainey on bass, Charles Kynard on organ, and Paul Humphrey on percussion – and titles include a great version of Walter Bishop Jr.'s "Soul Turn Around", a funky cover of Cymande's "The Message" – plus "One For Russ", "Peace", "PT Blues", "Killing Me Softly", and "Steal The Feel". CD

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✨✧ Cannonball Adderley QuintetHappy People ... LP
Capitol, 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A really unique little album from Cannonball's all-great late years at Capitol – a session that features some strong influences from Brazilian music – "The Happy People" – and production from the legendary David Axelrod! The mix makes for a really unique little record – a set that isn't really bossa, but isn't regular Cannonball funk either – kind of a special hybrid of the two! Airto plays on the set, and contributed the great groover "The Happy People" – a long bit of funky samba that features George Duke on electric piano, and percussion and vocals by Airto himself. The rest of the album's pretty darn great too – with some long tracks that have a more open-ended groove than the usual Cannon funk – featuring more piano by Duke, percussion by Airto and King Errison, cornet by Nat Adderley, and guitar by David T Walker. Other titles include "Ela", "Maria Tres Filhos", and "Savior" – and the album was recorded live, with a very lively feel! LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pressing. Cover has a patch of marker, light wear, and a bit of light waviness on the opening.)

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✨✧ AfriqueSoul Makossa ... LP
Mainstream, 1973. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
A killer album of Afro Funk – with a very unusual origin! In the wake of Manu Dibango's big hit (and some kind of failure to register the copyright), many many versions of "Soul Makossa" were recorded and released, some good, some bad. This album is a good example of that situation – kind of a quickie project issued by Mainstream Records to cash in on the hit – but it's also an amazing bit of lost funk, and a record that's lasted for years in the hearts of beatheads! The group's a studio combo headed by Richard Fritz – and includes funky drummer Paul Humphrey, organist Charles Kynard, and guitarist David T Walker – all players we can trust to keep things groovy. The record does include a version of "Soul Makossa" that's pretty great – but even better is the breakbeat classic "House Of The Rising Funk", apparently the same version of the track that was issued on a 45 under the name The Chubukos. Other nice ones include "Kissing My Love", "Hot Mud", "Get It", "Hot Doggin", and "Let Me Do My Thing". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has light wear and a bit of pen on back.)

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✨✧ CrusadersCrusaders 1 ... LP
Chisa/Blue Thumb, 1971. Very Good- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Sweet funky Crusaders – one of the first records the group made after dropping the "Jazz" from their name, and a soulful electric set through and through! The group still have that tightly-crafted soul jazz sound that made their late 60s recordings so great – but they're also stretching out here in more of a 70s electric funk mode – letting the keyboards of Joe Sample really set the tone for most of the numbers, as Wilton Felder's basslines weave with the drums of Stix Hooper to create a set of really great tracks. The double-length album is overflowing with great numbers – and in addition to the contributions of the core quartet, the album also features guitar from Larry Carlton, David T Walker, and Arthur Adams – plus a bit of extra bass from Chuck Rainey! The hip sound is a bit like some of Hugh Masekela's best jazz-based work for Chisa – and titles include "Full Moon", "Sweet Revival", "Mud Hole", "It's Just Gotta Be That Way", "Three Children", "Mosadi", and "So Far Away". LP, Vinyl record album
(Sides 2 & 3 are nice & clean. Cover has spotty ring wear.)

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✨✧ CrusadersStanding Tall ... LP
MCA, 1981. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The Crusaders standing tall at the start of the 80s – getting great grooves from the lean trio of Wilton Felder on saxes and bass, Joe Sample on keyboards, and Stix Hooper on drums! The mighty Barry Finnerty handles most of the guitar solos here – although David T Walker also plays a bit too – and other high-end guests round out the sound with a very professional feel, including Billy Preston on organ, Marcus Miller on bass, and Larry Carlton on more guitar. As with other Crusaders albums of this vintage, vocals play a part in the sound – sung here by Joe Cocker on two tracks, sounding almost better here than on his own material. Titles include "Standing Tall", "This Old World's Too Funky For Me", "Luckenbach Texas", "The Longest Night", and "Sunshine In Your Eyes". LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has a cutout notch, bent corners, and is lightly stained at the bottom left corner.)

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✨✧ Richard Groove HolmesSix Million Dollar Man ... LP
Flying Dutchman, 1975. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of Groove Holmes' best albums of the 70s – thanks to some electric blacksploitation arrangements from the great Oliver Nelson! The format's a bit tighter here than on some of Holmes' Groove Merchant albums from the earlier part of the decade – an approach that's almost like soundtrack scoring at times, but which allows Groove to stretch out a bit more on the solos, and take things way past the already-funky head arrangements penned by Nelson. Mike Wofford's also on the record, throwing in some great electric piano and Arp in underneath Holmes' own funky Hammond – and other players include Tom Scott, David T Walker, and Oscar Brashear – who all contribute nicely to the record. Titles include "Disc-o-Mite", "Salsa de Alma", "Dumpy Mama", "Mama's Groove", "125th & 7th Ave", and "Six Million Dollar Man", the theme from the TV show! LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has a cutout hole and light ring & edge wear.)

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✨✧ Paul JeffreyPaul Jeffrey ... CD
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1974. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A full, funky set from tenorist Paul Jeffrey – a set that has the lesser-known player backed by a large group of west coast all-stars – including Blue Mitchell on trumpet, David T Walker on guitar, and Joe Sample on keyboards! There's a tighter sound here than on some of Jeffrey's other sets of the decade – an approach that's partly jazz, and partly soundtrack-styled funk – thanks to the fuller backings on the set. Rhythms include a good amount of congas from King Errison and Chino Valdes – and titles include "Bondage", "Ben", "Hip Soul Sister", "Soul Revival", "Jacoba's Song", and "Acrema". CD
Also available Paul Jeffrey ... CD 13.99

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✨✧ King ErrisonKing Arrives ... LP
Canyon, Early 70s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An excellent early album by King Errison – arguably his best, and a wild mixture of conga-driven tracks that draw from funk, soul, jazz, and Caribbean sources! Players include Preston Love on saxes, George Bohannon on trombone, Calvin Keys and David T Walker on guitar, Wilton Felder on bass, and Benny Parks on drums – and the set grooves like a lost LA soul jazz side on Uni or Chisa, with a bit more of hard edge to it! All tracks are great – and titles include "Samba D Jubilee", "Pwalyetta", "Yesterday Is History", "Zola", "Dracula", and "Dance After the Feast". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Webster LewisLet Me Be The One (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Epic/Expansion (UK), 1981. Used ... Out Of Stock
A jazzy soul masterpiece from Webster Lewis – light years away from the rougher funk he cut at the start of the 70s! The album's beautifully put together – almost perfect at all points, at a level that we'd rank right up there with the best work by Leroy Hutson, Roy Ayers, or other contemporary maestros in the studio. Unlike some of the more commercial artists of his generation – who also came to soul through jazz – Webster doesn't push the hooks too hard, nor try too much for a hit. And instead, he's more than happy to stay in his own righteous space – with a sound that's smooth, but never slick – tight, but not uptight. He's got some great help on the record – including keyboards from Herbie Hancock and Skip Scarborough, guitar from David T Walker, and percussion from Willie Bobo – all of whom keep things cool. Vocals are handled by a number of singers, including Webster himself – and titles include "Bout The Love", "Let Me Be The One", "Love Won't Harm No One", "El Bobo", "Kemo Kemo", "A Quiet Thing", and "Flying High". CD features 2 bonus tracks – "Reach Out" and "Boston". CD
(Out of print.)

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✨✧ Blue MitchellLast Tango = Blues ... LP
Mainstream, 1973. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
No tango here – just a great batch of hard, funky, trumpet-heavy groovers – all in the best early 70s Blue Mitchell mode! The album's easily one of Blue's best from the time – and although the tracks are a bit short, they're put together in a way that dovetails nicely with his earlier grooves on Blue Note at the end of the 60s – arranged by Richard Fritz with some fuller reeds behind the trumpet, in a mode that's partly between funky soundtracks and Kudu Records styles of the period. Players include David T Walker on guitar, Chuck Rainey on bass, Charles Kynard on organ, and Paul Humphrey on percussion – and titles include a great version of Walter Bishop Jr.'s "Soul Turn Around", a funky cover of Cymande's "The Message" – plus "One For Russ", "Peace", "PT Blues", "Killing Me Softly", and "Steal The Feel". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing. Cover has light wear and bent corners.)

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✨✧ VariousMemphis 70 – The City's Funk & Soul In The Decade After Otis 1968 to 1977 ... CD
BGP (UK), Late 60s/1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A mind-expanding look at Memphis soul – one that gets way past common cliches about the city and its music! There's a heavy dose of funk in the mix on most numbers here – a gritty, fuzzy approach to the music that seems slightly borrowed from the Detroit scene at the end of the 60s – then mixed with some rougher, rootsier southern soul styles too! But other tracks take on a more sophisticated sound too – some of the righteous elements that hit Stax in the post-1968 period, especially as Isaac Hayes and David Porter were working on their own great solo work. Yet unlike Hayes and Porter, most of the artists here are much lesser-known – singers and groups who never charted big, but who got the chance to record for Memphis labels like XL, Stax, Select-O-Hits, and Sounds Of Memphis. CD features 20 tracks in all – and titles include "Dig It" by The Optimistics, "Mississippi Mud" by Smithsonian, "Two Paces Ahead Of Love" by Willie Walker, "Pullin" by The Minits, "It's Bump Time" by Gene Bowlegs Miller, "Blackrock Yeah Yeah" by Blackrock, "Keep The Faith" by Mel & Tim, "Watch Dog (alt)" by Barbara & The Browns, "Come What May" by John Gary Williams, "Strange Things" by Art Jerry Miller, "Shake" by The Ovations, "Tip Toeing" by Alvin Cash, "The Way Of Me" by Hannon, "Take A Giant Step" by LaCleve Milon, "Papa Killed A Chicken" by Willie Toliver, and "Don't Boom Boom" by Lillian Hale. CD

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✨✧ Donald ByrdCaricatures ... LP
Blue Note, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Donald Byrd's last Blue Note album with fusion genius Larry Mizell – and a doozy! The record builds off the style of previous Byrd/Mizell outings – like Places & Spaces, Street Lady, and Black Byrd – mixing together a similar blend of heavy rhythms, keyboards, and sweet funky trumpet licks from Donald. The sound here's a bit tighter than on some of the previous records – showing Mizell as an emerging soul genius, soon to click big on some very important R&B outings of the late 70s. Donald's working with a great group – and gets help from the likes of Patrice Rushen on keyboards, Gary Bartz on alto, David T Walker on guitar, and Alphonze Mouzon on drums – all of whom fit in with the funky program to really kick out some nice grooves! Titles include "Return Of the King", "Dance Band", "Wild Life", "Science Funktion", and "Onward Til Morning". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Donald ByrdEthiopian Knights ... LP
Blue Note, 1972. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Sweet electric funk from trumpeter Donald Byrd – one of his first forays into an electric mode, and done in a style that's very different than his better-known soul fusion of the mid 70s! Before Byrd hooked up with Larry Mizell and started recording his smooth fusion grooves on records like Blackbyrd and Street Lady – he recorded this gem, kind of a "lost" album that has Donald working in an open-ended electric sound – one that's clearly inspired by the experiments of Miles Davis, but which has a generally funkier feel overall! The tracks are very long – with lots of spiraling keyboard and trumpet solos – and the hip players on the set include Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, David T Walker on guitar, Harold Land on tenor, and Joe Sample on organ – a very cool combo that's got a cross between The Crusaders and the Hutcherson/Land quintet! We love the tracks on this set – especially "The Emperor" and "The Little Rasti", which are both over 15 minutes long, and have a haunting spacey sound that's a departure from Donald's usual work! LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Ethiopian Knights (180 gram pressing) ... LP 25.99

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✨✧ Crusaders2nd Crusade ... LP
Blue Thumb/Chisa, 1973. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An early 70s classic from The Crusaders – and a record that has the group perfectly poised between the rougher soul jazz of their roots and some of the tighter styles they brought into play during the 70s! The sound here is heavily electric – thanks to great keyboards from Joe Sample and bass from Wilton Felder – but the style isn't nearly as slick as on later albums recorded under the Crusaders name, thanks to the hipper, looser feel the group were allowed while working for the Chisa label! As on the first album recorded after the group shifted their name from the Jazz Crusaders, the set features added guitar work by Larry Carlton, David T Walker, and Arthur Adams – all of whom really help to emphasize the funkier side of the tracks while Wayne Henderson's trombone and Wilton Felder's tenor remind us they've still got a great talent for jazz! Titles include "Search For Soul", "Gotta Get It On", "Look Beyond That Hill", "Ain't Gon Change A Thing", and "A Message From The Inner City". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Paquito D'Rivera100 Years Of Latin Love Songs – Paquito D'Rivera With Strings ... CD
Heads Up, 1998. Used ... Out Of Stock
Paquito D'Rivera on soprano and alto saxophone and clarinet, Dario Eskenazi on piano, Aquiles Baez, David Oquendo, and Fareed Haque on guitar, Aquiles Baez on cuatro, Roberto Perera on Paraguayan harp, Oscar Stagnaro on bass, Luis Conte on percussion, and Mark Walker on drums. Conducted by Bob Belden. CD

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✨✧ Freddie HubbardBundle Of Joy ... LP
Columbia, 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A bundle of soul from Freddie Hubbard – one that has him blowing beautifully over full arrangements from Bert DeCoteux – the 70s super-soul maestro who really brings a new sound to Hubbard's music! The style's a bit smoother than other Freddie albums of the time, but still really great – a wonderful plenty of his well-timed, well-punctuated work on trumpet with warm grooves supplied by Bert – filled with instrumentation that includes David T Walker on guitar, Ernie Watts on sax and flute, Azar Lawrence on tenor, David Garfield on keyboards, and even Dorothy Ashby on flute. Titles include "Portrait Of Jenny", "Rainy Day Song", "Bundle Of Joy", "From Now On", "From Behind", and "Rahsaan". LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ Freddie HubbardBundle Of Joy/Super Blue/Love Connection ... CD
Columbia/BGO (UK), 1977/1978/1979. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A triple-header from Freddie Hubbard – three late 70s albums together in a single set! Bundle Of Joy is a bundle of soul from Freddie Hubbard – one that has him blowing beautifully over full arrangements from Bert DeCoteux – the 70s super-soul maestro who really brings a new sound to Hubbard's music! The style's a bit smoother than other Freddie albums of the time, but still really great – a wonderful plenty of his well-timed, well-punctuated work on trumpet with warm grooves supplied by Bert – filled with instrumentation that includes David T Walker on guitar, Ernie Watts on sax and flute, Azar Lawrence on tenor, David Garfield on keyboards, and even Dorothy Ashby on flute. Titles include "Portrait Of Jenny", "Rainy Day Song", "Bundle Of Joy", "From Now On", "From Behind", and "Rahsaan". Super Blue is a sweet late 70s set from Freddie Hubbard – a slight move away from some of his highly-electric sides of the CTI years, yet one that still has some of the most soulful qualities of that work! Freddie's trumpet has a nicely spacious quality throughout – one that's flowing, and almost glowing at time – cascading along with qualities you might be more likely to hear from Art Farmer on some of the gentler numbers, yet really bursting out with that old Hubbard dynamism on the rest. Other players include Joe Henderson on tenor, Hubert Laws on flute, Kenny Barron on piano and keyboards, Ron Carter on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums – and George Benson also guests on guitar on one number too. A good number of the titles are originals, and tracks include "Super Blue", "To Her Ladyship", "Take It To The Ozone", "The Gospel Truth", and "Theme For Kareem". Love Connection has Freddie Hubbard working with arranger Claus Ogerman on some expansive tracks that go beyond his earlier work in the decade – sometimes blowing mellow notes over larger orchestrations, other times working in a surprisingly lean groove that has some really soulful touches! The approach shifts from track to track, but all titles are long, and the overall effect is really great. Al Jarreau guests on a sweet vocal version of "Little Sunflower", and other players on the set include Joe Farrell and Tom Scott on reeds, and Chick Corea, who plays most of the keys on the set. Titles include "Lazy Afternoon", "This Dream", "Brigitte", and "The Love Connection". CD

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✨✧ Wes MontgomeryBack On Indiana Avenue – The Carroll DeCamp Recordings ... CD
Resonance, Late 50s. New Copy 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Really fantastic early work from guitar genius Wes Montgomery – a series of live recordings from his Indianapolis roots – done at a level that's quite different than his bigger records of the 60s! Even at this early age, Wes is already a chromatic master – able to get sounds out of his guitar that are so different than most of his contemporaries – playing in a small combo mode on most tracks, but with less of the R&B influence than most postwar guitarists. Instead, Montgomery is pure jazz all the way through, but also without that too-clean tone that some folks were going for – just a great focus on color and open, honest tone – in the company of musicians who include Carl Perkins and Buddy Montgomery on piano, Mel Rhyne on Hammond, Monk Montgomery on bass, David Baker on trombone, and David Young on tenor. Those last two players only make a few appearances – as most groups are horn-less, which gives Wes even more solo space – on titles that include "Four", "Between The Devil & The Deep Blue Sea", "It's You Or No One", "Ecaroh", "Sandu", "Whisper Not", "Four On Six", "Mr Walker", "Round Midnight", "West Coast Blues", "Tune Up", "So What", and "The End Of A Love Affair". CD

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✨✧ Joe SampleOasis ... CD
MCA, 1985. Used ... Out Of Stock
With Leon Ndugu Chancler on drums, linn drum, and timbales; Wilton Felder and Abraham Laboriel, and Nathan East on bass; Dean Parks, Charles Fearing, David T Walker, and Barry Finnerty on guitar; and Paulinho Da Costa on percussion; with David Ervin and Rhett Lawrence on synthesizers. CD

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✨✧ AfriqueSoul Makossa ... CD
Mainstream/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1973. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A killer album of Afro Funk – with a very unusual origin! In the wake of Manu Dibango's big hit (and some kind of failure to register the copyright), many many versions of "Soul Makossa" were recorded and released, some good, some bad. This album is a good example of that situation – kind of a quickie project issued by Mainstream Records to cash in on the hit – but it's also an amazing bit of lost funk, and a record that's lasted for years in the hearts of beatheads! The group's a studio combo headed by Richard Fritz – and includes funky drummer Paul Humphrey, organist Charles Kynard, and guitarist David T Walker – all players we can trust to keep things groovy. The record does include a version of "Soul Makossa" that's pretty great – but even better is the breakbeat classic "House Of The Rising Funk", apparently the same version of the track that was issued on a 45 under the name The Chubukos. Other nice ones include "Kissing My Love", "Hot Mud", "Get It", "Hot Doggin", and "Let Me Do My Thing". CD
 
 
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