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Sony, 2015. Used ... $1.99
Includes tracks from Modest Mouse, Steve Vai, KONGOS, The Staples Singers, Hiatus Kaiyote, Peking Duck, Born Cages, Leon Bridges, and the Empire cast feat. Jussie Smollett. CD
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RCA/
Cape Verdean vocals from Mayra Andrade, but carried off with a warm and lovely feel that's almost bossa nova at points! Andrade's gently expressive in her lyrics – singing soulfully, but subtly alongside these sweet little rhythms with a touch of jazz, and some earthier percussion elements at the bottom – a blend that's almost in the territory of Maria Rita at points, but more personal overall. As with Rita, there's a bit of a stylistic link here to some of the classic work of Elis Regina – more in spirit than overall sound, as Mayra manages the same careful balance of emotion and expressivity we always love in Elis. Titles include "Palavra", "Mon Carrousel", "Morena Menina Linda", "Odjus Fitchadu", "Konsiensia", "Juana", "Seu", "Storia Storia", and "Lembransa". CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony (Nigeria), 1992. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has moderate wear, with staining and pen.)
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Columbia/
... CD
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Count Basie —
Count Basie 1939 to 1951 ... CD Sony (Japan), Late 30s/
Features 30 tracks including "Gone With The Wind", "Way Back Blues", "Rambo", "9:20 Special", "How Long Blues", "I Left My Baby", "Stay Cool" and "St. Louis Blues". CD
(Out of print, late 80's pressing. Obi is included but is partially torn and has heavy wear.)
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RCA/
A very well-recorded live set – one in which Harry Belafonte's voice echoes out beautifully in the space of Carnegie Hall, alongside hip backings from Robert Corman! CD
(Out of print, and in the original slipcover!)
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Sony, 2014. Used ... $1.99
... CD
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Sony (Italy), 2020. New Copy ... $26.99
A great little package that expands on the tune "Paradise" – one of the catchiest numbers in years from the raspy-voiced genius of Mario Biondi – a contemporary singer, but one who's perfect for turning out soulful tracks that really hearken back to the bast! Here, Biondi almost rivals Barry White's depth in the company of the catchy groove of the tune – which is presented in a radio edit, plus "DJ Meme's club remix", "DJ Meme's extended disco", "Piparo's production", "Joe T Vannelli's extended remix", and "Joe T Vannelli's extended instrumental". LP, Vinyl record album
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Sony/
A nice collection of overlooked work from Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – not the oft-reissued material from the group's years at Blue Note, but instead some slightly more obscure sides recorded for Columbia and RCA! The work here also represents a time when Blakey was experimenting a bit more with the group – a stretch right before he settled into some of the more-recorded groups with Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan, and Bobby Timmons – but still had a great ear for important younger talent! Players here include Bill Hardman, Donald Byrd, and Lee Morgan on trumpets; Jackie McLean on alto; Johnny Griffin, Hank Mobley, and Benny Golson on tenor; and Horace Silver and Sam Dockery on piano! The set includes material from the albums Hard Bop, Drum Suite, Jazz Messengers, Night In Tunisia, and some of the French-only live recordings that Blakey did for RCA in the late 50s – and the set features 16 tracks that include "Nica's Dream", "Evidence", "Blues March For Europe No 1", "Along Came Manon", "Lester Left Town", "Night In Tunisia (live)", "Moanin With Hazel", "Night In Tunisia (take 3)", "Ecaroh", "Cubano Chant", "Almost Like Being In Love", "The Sacrifie", and "Couldn't It Be You (take 4)". CD
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Denon/
A mindblowing set from early 70s Japan – and a record that's every bit as sinister as you'd guess from its title! Blues Creation certainly started out with a blues influence in their music, but like some of the headier British groups of the moment, they've turned that love of guitar lines and heavy rhythms into some much more brooding territory – hard rock, but with a current of evil that was never in their inspirations – almost as if these guys have shaken off the blues, and are ready to show the world that they're a force to be reckoned with! The guitar work is superb – really top-shelf classic jamming level – and titles include "Atomic Bombs Away", "Demon & Eleven Children", "One Summer Day", "Brane Baster", and "Just I Was Born". LP, Vinyl record album
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Sony, 2016. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(CD case has a cutout hole.)
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Sony/
... CD
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Columbia/
... CD
(Out of print, cutout hole through case.)
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Sony, 1977. Used ... $2.99
One of the most stunning debut albums of the 70s – and a set that burst on the scene with a sound that summed up a generation, but which had never been heard this clearly before! This self-titled Clash album was different from other landmarks of the time – work by the Sex Pistols, Ramones, and others – as the group had a sense of raw power, but also a tunefulness too – a way of pushing their message into territory that others wouldn't have reached – with tunes that were as surprisingly hummable as they were politically correct! There's a bit less Jamaican influence here than in later Clash years, but that quality is still present somewhat – and over the years, this is definitely a set we can return to again and again – with no sense of apology or outdated ideals at all. Nearly every cut's a classic – and titles include "Janie Jones", "Career Opportunities", "Police & Thieves", "Garageland", "Clash City Rockers", "I Fought The Law", "White Riot", "London's Burning", "White Man In Hammersmith Palais", and "I'm So Bored With The USA". CD
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Sony, 1996. Used ... $1.99
We have to be honest, by this point we'd all but given up on George. But the truth is, Clinton and crew have pulled off a decent job of turning the tables on the whole G-funk scene, and taking a page or two out of their book, after they'd done the same to him for years! While we'd never claim this is best work, it's held up a fair bit better to the test of time than you might imagine! With "If Anybody's Gonna Get Funked Up (It's Gonna Be You)", "New Spaceship", "Flatman & Bobbin", "Sloppy Seconds", "Rock The Party" and "Get Your Funk On". CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
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Martinho Da Vila —
De Bem Com A Vida ... CD Sony (Brazil), 2016. Used ... $8.99
Instantly timeless work from Martinho Da Vila – a set that's every bit as powerful as his classic albums from the 70s – and done with an even more personal sound! Martinho first rose to fame at a time when there was a big wave of new samba recordings in Brazil – a mode that still held onto the roots, but also pushed the music with a fullness in terms of production – never too commercial, yet still quite different than the approach used here – which is very intimate, and maybe makes the album one of the singer's most impressive ever! The passage of years has only made Martinho's vocals better, and amidst the spare percussion and stringed instrumentation, he really carries the sound of the record beautifully – making us feel as if we've stumbled upon to his genius all over again, but at an even more powerful level. Titles include "Samba Sem Letra", "Amanha E Sabado", "Danadinho Danado", "Choro Chorao", "Soul Brasileiro", "Muita Luz", "Sarava Sarava", and "Daqui De La E De Acola". CD
(Still sealed.)
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Miles Davis —
Complete Jack Johnson (5 CD set) ... CD Sony, 1971. Used 5 CDs ... $49.99
5 discs of Jack Johnson! Probably more Jack Johnson than most people could take, but for the few out there, like us, who can never get enough electric Miles (kind of like some of Miles own favorite diversions from that period) this box is a dream come true! Unlike the later live sides, the grooves here are pretty sparse, with a wide open approach that would later get replaced by frenzied multi-linear soloing, but still with the loose energy and funked up rhythms that would mark Miles work during the early 70s. Like the Bitches Brew and In A Silent Way boxes, this set really highlights Teo Macero's tape wizardry, when you compare the raw takes, of which most numbers get represented here in 3, 4 or 5 versions, to the edited versions that were finally released. If you want to utilize ye' olde program feature on your stereo, you can can arrange several different versions of the complete album, which is a pretty fantastic feature for obsessives such as ourselves! With "Willie Nelson", "Johnny Bratton", "Go Ahead John", "Duran", "Sugar Ray", "Right Off", "Yesternow", "Honky Tonk", "Ali", "Konda", "Nem Um Talvez", "Little High People", "Little Church" and "The Mask". CD
(Out of print – and in the beautiful metal-spine case. Case has some very light wear, but this is a great copy overall.)
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Sony, 1958. Used ... $3.99
One of our 50s favorites by Miles Davis – and a record that offers the same twin-sax sound as his classic Kind Of Blue – with both John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley working alongside Miles in the group! Rhythm here is by the Prestige-era trio of Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums – but it's the two saxophonists who really help Davis shape the feel of the record, pushing things past the initial Coltrane/
(Out of print.)
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Miles Davis —
Someday My Prince Will Come (with bonus tracks) ... CD Sony, 1961. Used ... $4.99
The tenor sax here makes the album a standout – as John Coltrane still works with Miles Davis on 2 tracks for the record, but Blue Note stalwart Hank Mobley joins in on the rest! The approach is similar to that of the classic Coltrane/
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Arista/
... CD
(2016 AOR City 1000 pressing from Japan – includes obi!)
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Sony, 2001. Used ... $4.99
Recorded live in Australia & Hong Kong in 2001. CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 2001. Near Mint- 2LP ... $49.99
Includes "Independent Women (part 1)", "Independent Women (part 2)", "Survivor", "Bootylicious" and 13 others. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves. Cover has light wear and a promo sticker.)
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Masterworks/
Eldar Djangirov on keyboards & piano, Carlos Henriquez on acoustic bass, Ali Jackson, Terreon Gully & Todd Strait on drums, James Genus & Marco Panascia on electric bass, Mike Moreno on electric guitar & DJ Logic on the ones & twos. CD
(Punch through barcode.)
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Columbia/
Titles include "Meet Me In The Morning", "Shelter From The Storm", "Idiot Wind", "You're A Big Girl Now", "If You See Her, Say Hello", "Buckets Of Rain", and "Tangled Up In Blue". CD
Also available Blood On The Tracks ... CD 2.99(Limited Millennium Edition. Comes in a heavy, glossy LP-style sleeve.)
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Earth Wind & Fire —
Soul Source – Earth Wind & Fire Remixes ... CD Sony (Japan), 1970s/
The classic work of Earth Wind & Fire gets remixed by a host of hip DJs from Tokyo, London, and New York! The package follows the style and spirit of the Jackson Five Soul Source albums – but goes them one better, as the material on the album's far hipper to begin with, and really lends itself to some great remixes. All the warm colors and jazzy tones of Earth Wind & Fire's classic work are firmly in place here, handled with great respect by a generation of underground talents who've been deeply influenced by the group, and who proudly take their music into the 21st Century! Titles include "Brazilian Rhyme" remixed by Shinichi Osawa, "Let's Groove" remixed by Phil Asher, "September" remixed by Fantastic Plastic Machine, "Can't Hide Love" remixed by Masters At Work, "Fantasy" remixed by Blaze, "September '99" remixed by Danny Krivit, "Getaway" remixed by Hiroshi Yamashita, "After The Love Has Gone" remixed by Sofaking, and "Boogie Wonderland" remixed by Slow Supreme. CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 1973. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Excellent work by this oft-overlooked east coast harmony group! Like a rare few groups at the time, The Ebonys had a sound that mixed male and female harmonies – in a sweetly mellow sound that was a lot hipper than more famous groups that used the style, and which had all the best elements of the Philly group approach of the early 70s. The set features some great tracks by Gamble & Huff – plus the group's incredible tune "Life In The Country" – a slow mellow stepper that never gets old! Other tracks include "Hook Up & Get Down", "I Believe", "Sexy Ways", "Nation Time", and "You're The Reason Why". Expanded edition features 4 bonus tracks – "Do It", "It's Forever", "Do You Like The Way I Love", and "Determination". CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
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Supraphon/
Jazzy sounds from a really heavy Czech group of the early 70s – maybe one of the hardest-hitting combos to play for the mighty Supraphon label! As with contemporary Supraphon jazz acts, there's a definite ear for some of the more electrified fusion styles of the period – but these guys are also equally a rock group too – less long-winded than some of their prog contemporaries, and graced with really strong lead vocals at the front – which are a perfect fit for the fuzzier guitar licks that crop up from time to time! But that's not the main focus, either – as there's lots of great instrumentation on tenor, flute, and soprano sax – really opening up with some nice edges in ways that are very different than more familiar jazz rock styles. Titles include "Chvile Chvil", "Par Stoleti", "Doky Vlaky Hlad A Boty", "Kure V Hodinkach", "Stale Dal", and "Ja A Dym". CD features the bonus tracks "Tyden V Elektrickem Meste" and "Kazdou Chvili". CD
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Ruffhouse/
Mid 90s classic Fugees tracks get the remix treatment on Bootleg Versions – with worthy alternate mixes of some of the highpoints from their back-to-back milestones The Score and Blunted On Reality – seriously among the greatest successive album efforts in late 20th century popular music, and this is truly a worthwhile companion piece – plus a live version of "Killing Me Softly". 8 tracks in all: "Ready Or Not (Clark Kent/
(Includes download!)
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Sony/
An amazing record, and one that forever transformed the sound of opera in the US – the amazing summation of all the many musical ideas that Philip Glass had been cooking up since the 60s, done as a mindblowing stage presentation with Robert Wilson! Voices, organ, reeds, and piano come together in wonderful lines that go on and on, seemingly forever, in endless variations and rivulets of sound – as simple in structure as the leaner small combo minimalist work from Glass – but with a very different style in the fuller setting, with a sonic quality that still is as groundbreaking today as it was back in the 70s! 4LP set features all acts, plus the very cool "Knee Play" segments too! LP, Vinyl record album
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Herbie Hancock —
Directstep (2019 Black Friday Release) ... LP CBS/
A rare Japanese-only session from Herbie Hancock – very electric, and nicely funky in all the right parts! The set was recorded at the end of the 70s with amazing fidelity – and features a unique lineup that includes Webster Lewis on additional keyboards and Alphonse Mouzon on drums – alongside more familiar partners Bennie Maupin on reeds, Paul Jackson on bass, and Bill Summers on percussion! Given these last three, there's almost a slight Headhunters feel to the set – but the overall groove is a bit more mellow, with some wonderfully spacey touches that are super-soulful – and miles above anything that Herbie was recording in the US at the time. Titles include the sublime mellow groover "Butterfly", plus "Shiftless Shuffle", and the side-long jazzy jammer "I Thought It Was You"! LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Directstep (Japanese pressing) ... CD 14.9934
CBS/
A rare Japanese-only session from Herbie Hancock – very electric, and nicely funky in all the right parts! The set was recorded at the end of the 70s with amazing fidelity – and features a unique lineup that includes Webster Lewis on additional keyboards and Alphonse Mouzon on drums – alongside more familiar partners Bennie Maupin on reeds, Paul Jackson on bass, and Bill Summers on percussion! Given these last three, there's almost a slight Headhunters feel to the set – but the overall groove is a bit more mellow, with some wonderfully spacey touches that are super-soulful – and miles above anything that Herbie was recording in the US at the time. Titles include the sublime mellow groover "Butterfly", plus "Shiftless Shuffle", and the side-long jazzy jammer "I Thought It Was You"! CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
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Sony, 1960s/
Music from the PBS special Jazz by Ken Burns. CD
(Out of print.)
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CBS/
A classic album of all-out soul from Herbie Hancock – done in close collaboration with Rod Temperton of Heatwave – in a jazzy-styled version of that group's own great groove! Temperton handled arrangements and a lot of songwriting, and most cuts have lead vocals from Wayne Anthony – who does a nice job with the lyrics, but still leaves Herbie some space for keyboard solos too – in a groove that's a fair bit warmer than some of the other keyboard-heavy soul records of the time. Production is by Narada Michael Walden, Herbie, and Jay Graydon – and titles include the jazzy stepping gem "Getting To The Good Part", plus "Lite Me Up", "The Bomb", "Can't Hide Your Love", "The Fun Tracks", and "Motor Mouth". CD
(Out of print, 1991 pressing – includes obi.)
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Sony, 1979. Used ... $8.99
A rare one from Herbie Hancock – with a very unique sound for the time! The set was recorded in Tokyo, and only issued for the Japanese market – and it features Herbie playing solo acoustic piano, working in a very warm intimate setting that's quite different from his more electric American sides of the time. The sound is great, and surprisingly full – and despite the fact that there's no electronics or other players on the set, Herbie really brings a lot of creativity to the album! Titles include "Blue Otani", "Manhattan Island", "Harvest Time", and "On Green Dolphin Street". CD features 4 bonus alternate takes, too! CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
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Sony (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $18.99
Tremendous work from pianist Ashley Henry – a British pianist who seems to be soaring out of the underground to become one of the leading figures in overseas jazz – a role that he definitely fills with this fantastic major label debut! The set's every bit as great as Henry's previous material, but also expands the palette too – showcasing a bold musical vision that's equally great on vocal and instrumental fronts, as Henry welcomes in a lineup of guests who include Makaya McCraven on drums, Theo Croker and Keyon Harrold on trumpets, Judi Jackson and Milton Suggs on vocals, and the team of saxophonist Binker Golding and drummer Moses Boyd. Yet the work is clearly Henry's own – great tunes that have a soaring, spiritual current – maybe rooted in a tradition that runs from Woody Shaw through Robert Glasper, then finds its flowering in the really rich soil of the contemporary London scene. Titles include "Realisations", "Star Child", "I Still Believe", "Sunrise", "Battle", "Dark Honey", "Ahmed", "Introspection", "I Still Believe", "Colors", and "Between The Lines". CD
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Columbia/
Wome of Woody Herman's cooler, groovier work of the 60s – with work from young talents that include Don Rader on both trumpet and arrangements, plus Dusko Goykovich on additional trumpet, Nat Pierce on piano, and Sal Nistico on tenor! CD
Also available Woody's Winners ... LP 2.99(Out of print.)
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Dan Hicks —
Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks – Original Recordings ... CD Sony, 1969. Used ... $6.99
The debut album from Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks – a brilliant little set, and quite possibly the truest realization of his subtle acoustic genius! The sound here is free from cliches that later got in the way with Hicks – and the album's a refreshing return to roots, but without any of the too-posturing modes of other groups like this from the time! Hicks keeps things real cool here – very subtle, and quite spare at times – with elements of acoustic swing, bluegrass, and country all bubbling underneath – but an overall execution that's somewhat focused and urbane. There's none of the too old-timey moments you might expect – and if anything, we're impressed at how freshly contemporary a bunch of acoustic hippies can sound here! Titles include "Slow Movin", "I Scare Myself", "Canned Music", "How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away", "It's Bad Grammar Baby", and "Jukie's Ball". CD
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Sony, Mid 60s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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Great Tracks/
A dreamy little record, and one that's every bit as warm and sunny as its cover – served up here in a mix of 70s Japanese fusion and soundtrack modes, with a relatively straight vibe overall! There's some of the whimsy of the artists' other work, but nicely filtered into modes that showcase their growing participation in the city pop years – but always with a kind of understated quality that makes the whole thing so great! There's a nicely laidback vibe to the whole thing, which breaks a bit when a jazzier moment comes into the mix – and titles are all in Japanese, or we'd tell you more about the record. LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy clear vinyl pressing – with obi!)
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Columbia/
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Sony, 1996. Used ... $1.99
A mindblower from Jamiroquai – the album that really broke them out of the box, thanks to an increasingly complicated sense of rhythm! For the set, Jay and the group pulled up some of the more dynamic sounds from the London underground, and wove them together with their increasingly great songwriting – coming up with tunes that played beautifully on the dancefloor, yet also offered deeper listening than on previous Jamiroquai efforts! There's still some great 70s elements here, but there's also a more cosmic, righteous vibe too – a hint at spacey London to come, but sent home with a bit more polish here. Titles include "Virtual Insanity", "Cosmic Girl", "Everyday", "Alright", "High Times", "Travelling Without Moving", "Spend A Lifetime", "Use The Force", and "Didjital Vibrations". CD also features the bonus track "Do You Know Where You're Coming From". CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
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Supraphon/
One of the hippest jazz groups going in Czechoslovakia during the 70s – the mighty Jazz Q, a cool fusion combo who really knew how to groove! The group's lineup includes a lot of electric keyboards and guitars – and while some tracks have them jamming out in a really rock-inspired way, there's some other tunes that open up with a great jazzy sound. Side two of the album kicks off with an amazing modal groover called "The Wizard" – a cut that builds and builds on riffs of bass, conga, and keyboards – before soaring into a sweet female lead vocal that sounds like Lani Hall at her best! Other tracks include "Lost Soul", "Starbird", "From Dark To Light", and "Epilog". CD features two bonus tracks – "Mlyn" and "Konstelace". CD
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Sony/
A lovely little record that really lives up to the sunny, dreamy image on the cover – relaxed tunes that evoke a mellow afternoon by the seaside – but in a mode that's filled with some of the coolest Japanese electro touches of the time! The record is part instrumental, part vocal – almost a blend of the YMO generation with some of the more minimal scene, and maybe just a dose of city pop soulfulness – all of which makes for a record that really lives up to its promise – on titles that include "Sunset Afternoon", "Wind Wave & Wineglass", "Evening Shadows", "Melting Blue", and "Lovers Paradise". LP, Vinyl record album
(Beautiful Japanese pressing – with obi and booklet – on ocean blue vinyl!)
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Sony (Japan), 1973. Used ... $11.99
A mighty nice live performance from Japanese vocalist Kimiko Kasai – one that features Oliver Nelson leading the band, soloing on alto, and even writing all the arrangements! Nelson brings the same soulful swing to the record as his famous late 60s backings for American jazz singers – although Kimiko definitely makes the tunes her own, with her unique phrasing – which partly comes from her slightly-accented approach to the English language! Nelson steps out on the instrumental theme "3210" – and other titles include "Guess Who I Saw Today", "Goody Goody", "Go Away Little Boy", "Some Other Day", "It's Alright With Me", and "How Insensitive". CD
(Out of print, 2015 pressing – includes obi!)
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Columbia/
A blue man, without his group – and a sweet 70s fusion set from guitarist Steve Khan! The set's got that best Columbia Records groove from the time – a sound that could easily cross over to fusion fans on both sides of the tracks – those who dig soulful undercurrents, thanks to the album's keyboards from Don Grolnick – and those who might like a bit more rockish-lines, thanks to Khan's raspy edge on his guitar. Things never get too jamming, and there's a nice sense of space that definitely helps keep the soul of the record intact – on tracks that include "Some Downtime", "Daily Bulls", "Daily Valley", and "The Little Ones". CD
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Sony/
... CD
(Small cutout hole through case.)
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John Kirby —
John Kirby Sextet – 1939 to 1941 ... CD Columbia/
John Kirby on bass with Charlie Shavers on trumpet, Buster Bailey on clarinet, Russell Procope on alto saxophone, Billy Kyle on piano, O' Neil Spencer on drums & Maxine Sullivan on vocals. CD
(Out of print.)
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Sony, 2011. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Small cutout hole through case and artwork.)
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Yo Yo Ma —
Obrigado Brazil ... CD Sony, 2003. Used ... $4.99
Includes works by Villa-Lobos, Pixinguinha, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Egberto Gismonti, Jaco do Bandolim, Baden Powell and Guarnieri. CD
(Out of print.)
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Denon/
Japanese singer Carmen Maki works here with Blues Creation – on a set that's headier and heavier than just about anything she ever recorded! The group themselves are amazing – searing with guitar work that rivals the best of the Anglo blues-inspired hard rock combos of the period – and when Carmen comes into the mix, she uses an equally soulful approach, turned towards freakier styles that might have made Christine Perfect run away in fear! The combination is fantastic – the kind of special set that makes this period of the Japanese scene such a standout for collectors of this sort of material – on titles that include "I Can't Live For Today", "Motherless Child", "Understand", "Empty Heart", and "Lord I Can't Be Going No More". LP, Vinyl record album
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Sony (Brazil), 2006. Used ... $3.99
Live work by Marcelo D2 – the Brazilian beatmeister who's been breaking down plenty genres of late! The set was recorded for MTV Brazil's Acustico program, but has a much hipper approach than any MTV work here – and as an added bonus, the set also features guest appearances by Joao Donato and Will I Am! CD features 15 titles that include "Vai Vendo", "1967", "Batidas E Levadas", "Profizzao MC", "Samba De Primeira", and "Batucada". CD
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Sony (Brazil), 2006. Used ... $2.99
Marcelo's not lying with the title to this one – as the record bristles with a lot more Brazilian influences than some of his previous work – a brilliant blend of the classic and the modern, served up with plenty of hip hop touches! But while certainly in the hip hop camp, Marcelo's also deeply respectful to the sounds that influence his music – and he's got a subtle way of presenting his rhymes here that really moves away from a simplistic "beats with Brazilian" approach! The balance is hard to describe accurately, but it really comes off well here – and overall the record impresses us more than anything we've heard from Marcelo before, and over and above the Portuguese lyrics, the album's almost worth it alone for Marcelo's inventive production! Titles include "Sinistro", "E Assim Que Se Faz", "E Preciso Lutar", "Meu Samba E Assim", "Lada", "Pra Que Amor", and "Falador". CD
(Out of print.)
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Supraphon/
Czech rock from the end of the 60s – played by a groovy group with strong beat-heavy tendencies! Although they hail from behind the iron curtain, The Matadors sing in English – working with instrumentation that's heavy on the Hammond, and clearly influenced by mod work from the UK a few years before – especially given that there's a bit of a subcurrent of 60s soul than runs through some of these tunes! There's a near-perfect British sound going on here – but one that has some slightly odd twists and turns too – like seeing the Brit beat group years through a strange sort of prism, one that further abstracts their own interpretation of American musical influences. Titles include "Bad Bad Bird"," My Girl", "Get Down From The Tree", "Shotgun", "You'll Be Mine", "I Just Hope", and "Hate Everything Except Of Hatter". CD features four more bonus tracks too! CD
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Johnny Mathis —
Johnny Mathis ... CD Sony, 1956. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Johnny Mathis' self-titled debut from 1956 – an all-jazz album that's quite different than most of his other work! Mathis here is working in a decidedly modern style – none of the smooth, mellow pop of his hits – and instead awash in sharp edges, rich colors, and modern sounds served up by the charts of arrangers Gil Evans, Teo Macero, and John Lewis! Johnny's vocals have that familiar warm and smooth quality, but also a subtle sense of tension and drama too – one that really makes the tunes, even the familiar ones, come alive as miniature little portraits in sound – painted with a brush that's confident, but youthful enough to be fresh! Players include Phil Woods, Art Farmer, JJ Johnson, Tony Scott, Hal McKusick, and John Lewis – and titles include "Street Of Dreams", "Caravan", "Prelude To A Kiss", "Star Eyes", "Autumn In Rome", "Babalu", "Fly Me To The Moon", and "Angel Eyes". CD
(Out of print.)
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Philadelphia International/
Teddy Pendergrass and crew get a bit more political than on earlier releases, and adopt the righteous bubbling soul groove that had put the O'Jays over the top a few years earlier – with incredible results! The title cut – "Wake Up Everybody" – would prove to be a great example of the political Philly International hit formula applied to socially conscious themes, but the record probably scored even bigger with the club crossover hit "Don't Leave Me This Way". Other tracks include "Keep On Lovin You", "Tell The World How I Feel About Cha Baby", "I'm Searching For A Love", and "You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good" – the latter two of which also feature female vocals by Sharon Paige. Bobby Martin, Norman Harris, and Ronnie Baker did the arrangements – and this was Teddy's last LP with the group. Includes bonus track "Don't Leave Me This Way (Tom Moulton Mix)". CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
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Sony (Japan), 2002. Used ... $4.99
A groove happy single from Mondo Grosso! The track's one of their catchiest in years – a kicking two-step beat, strong use of acoustic guitar over the beats, and sweet English language vocals by Blu James. The track's an anthemic groover of the sort that's best heard blasting out of a car window on a hot summer night – and it's backed here by a wonderful instrumental reading of the tune! CD
(Out of print, includes obi!)
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Mark Mothersbaugh —
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ... CD Sony, 2009. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(On demand CDr release.)
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Sony (Japan), 1970. Used ... $14.99
Jammin! For heavy guitars and high-stepping vocals, Mountain couldn't be beat – and this early album was one of the group's best! The set kicks off with their stone classic "Mississippi Queen", then rolls into other heavy numbers like "Theme From An Imaginary Western", "To My Friend", "Sittin On A Rainbow", "Boys In The Band", "Sliver Paper", and "Never In My Life" – all served up with great guitars from Leslie West and heavy bass from Felix Pappalardi. CD includes a live bonus track of "For Yasgur's Farm". CD
(Includes obi, Blu spec CD.)
65
Windfall/
... CD
(Out of print.)
67
Sony, 1990. Used ... $3.99
Titles include "Txai", "Hoeiepereiga", "Estorias Da Floresta", "Awasi", "Yanomami E Nos", and "Bau Metoro". CD
(Out of print.)
68
Sony (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $16.99
A heck of a cool group – with a really cool sound! The Peddlers were a late 60s British trio, with a sound that was part soul, part jazz, part supper-club vocals – all done with a clean approach and a nice instrumental twist that often included a bit of Hammond organ! A big chunk of the work on this CD was arranged by Brit easy maestro Keith Mansfield, and as such, has a gently funky sound that really takes it miles from its original roots – as familiar numbers get transformed into nicely party-rocking tunes with a very hip groove. More than a few tracks by the group have become favorites of beatheads over the years, and listening to the whole set, we've got to say that there's a wealth of great tunes here – way more than we ever knew the group had recorded! The package features 42 cuts in all – 3 albums worth of material, plus bonus tracks – with titles that include "Sneakin Up On You", "Stormy Weather", "Smile", "Who Can I Turn To", "Southern Woman", "Ebb Tide", "Just A Pretty Song", "Lost Continent", "On A Clear Day", "Nobody Likes Me", "Wasting My Time", and "Say No More". CD
69
Supraphon/
Czech singer Marie Rotrova joins the instrumental group Plamenaci (aka Flamingo) for this really great set from the mid 70s – a jazz rock gem to match some of the grooviest work from the UK scene from a few years before! Instrumentation in the group is great – lots of strong work on saxes and flute, plus sharp lead guitar and organ mixed with a bit of added keyboards too – topped with vocals on most tracks, but still given more than enough room for the group to do their thing from an instrumental standpoint – which is often a nice approach to funky fusion, ala some of the best of the Eastern Bloc scene of the time! Titles include "Dvojite Salto", "Cas Motylu", "Quasimodo", "Malovana Kapela", "Lasky Zen", and "Posledni Okamzik". CD features two bonus tracks – "Zlom Vaz" and "Modre Oci Mladi". CD
70
Sony/
A dream of a record from Prince – up-close, intimate, and just the voice and piano promised in the title! As you'd guess from the setting, the record presents the mellower side of the man's mighty talents – but the whole thing is no less soulful than any of his previous records – and in fact maybe is even more so in the way that Prince lays down his vocals, with all these amazing inflections, long reaches, and very personal qualities throughout! Titles include "Pearls B4 The Swine", "Have A Heart", "Here On Earth", "One Nite Alone", "U're Gonna C Me", "Young & Beautiful", "Avalanche", "Objects In The Mirror", and "Arboretum". LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl! Limited edition purple vinyl pressing – includes download!)
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Sony/
A really fantastic live moment from Prince – a set that's even groovier and funkier than the standard One Nite Alone material – as the tracks here are nice and long, feature guest work from Musiq and George Clinton, and really feature Prince jamming with a group that features Maceo Parker and Candy Dulfer on saxes, plus the legendary Larry Graham on bass! The tunes stretch out nice and long, and feel very spontaneous – like you're certainly being let into some special aftershow event – and titles include "The Everlasting Now", "Peach (xtended jam)", "Dorothy Parker", "Just Friends (Sunny)/
(First time on vinyl! Limited edition purple vinyl pressing – with download!)
72
Supraphon/
Early work from singer Michal Prokop – later to become a famous politician in the Czech Republic, but here working with his early combo Framus 5! The music has this majestic quality that's kind of post-beat group – still some organ in the mix, but used in loftier ways – yet never really prog, either – as Michal's got these surprisingly soulful Czech vocals that make for a really great match with the instrumentation – almost like some Iron Curtain take on mod modes from London from a few years before. Titles include "Placu", "Tys Kamen", "Mesto Er", "Kapela", and "Perceptua". CD features the bonus tracks "Modra Ryba" and "Co Zbude Z Lasky". CD
73
Sony, 1958/
Two excellent albums from Jimmy Rushing – packed together on one CD, with extra tracks and great liner notes! Rushing Lullabies is a killer album by Jimmy – and certainly one of his best later records! The album includes the amazing track "Russian Lullaby", done in a totally swinging jazz version with Ray Bryant, Buddy Tate, and Sir Charles Thompson on organ. The track's incredible, and still sends shivers down our spines when we hear it – even though we've owned it for years! Other material's pretty darn great, too – including "Three Long Years", "Did You Ever", "I Cried for You", and "You Can't Run Around". Great organ by Thompson really makes the set swing! Jimmy & The Big Brass is another excellent session – and his approach to the material is extremely thoughtful, and always tinged with a good sense of jazz, making it swing a bit more than on earlier recordings. On this album, he's singing to a set of arrangements by Jimmy Mundy, Buck Clayton, and Nat Pierce – and titles include "Jimmy's Blues", "It's A Sin To Tell A Lie", "I'm Coming Virginia", and "Knock Me A Kiss". 25 tracks in all! CD
(Out of print. Cutout hole through rear case and tray card.)
74
Sony, 1997. Used ... $0.99
album, Strobe's Drum & Bass mix, DJ Spooky's Isomorphic Flux mix, Strobe's Goa NRG mix, Strobe's Deep dub, Grooverider mix, Strobe's One Flute Over The Cukoo's Nest mix CD
(Punch through barcode.)
75
Sony, 1980s/
... CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
76
Sony/
A set that's maybe a bit more straightforward than some of the other work from Ryuichi Sakamoto from the time – warmly crafted with lots of jazzy touches, thanks to work on the record from Katuougi Session! The approach is almost city pop, but there's still some of the quirkier touches we love in Sakamoto's music – as you might guess from the cover – including a bit of vocoder, and a relatively understated way that often has the lyrics stepping around right down in the grooves! Titles include "Sweet Illusion", "Time Trip", "You're Friend To Me", "Sleep On My Baby", "Summer Nerves", and "Gonna Go To I Colony". LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy yellow vinyl pressing – with obi!)
77
Sony/
A sweet little record from Caiphus Semenya – a South African singer, but one who works here with backings from some top-shelf studio talents in LA – a mix of jazz and fusion players who really bring a great sense of groove to the material! Tracks include two originals co-written with Letta Mbulu – and the mix of South African roots and Cali soul is a bit similar to some of Letta's late 70s work – maybe a bit more upbeat than the political climate in SA warranted at the time, but that sometimes happens when an overseas artist spends a bit of time on the west coast. Titles include "Gumba Boogie", "Play With Fire", "Umoya", "Angelina", "Without You", and "Ziph'Inkomo". LP, Vinyl record album
78
Sly & The Family Stone —
Whole New Thing ... CD Epic/
A Whole New Thing, indeed – the first album ever from Sly &The Family Stone – and a record that would forever change the face of pop, funk, and soul music! Even at this early point, all the group's best energy is firmly in place – a mad mix of raw funky roots with righteous late 60s energy – all served up with a lot more focus than most of the indie acts of the time, with enough of a punch to cross the group over to a much wider audience! Most tunes are short, hard, and tight – and the album features few familiar hits – which almost makes it a new discovery if you've only ever heard Sly's work from a "greatest hits" perspective. Titles include "Dog", "Bad Risk", "Underdog", "Run Run Run", "Turn Me Loose", and "That Kind Of Person". Also, as a special bonus, this CD includes the previously unreleased track "What Would I Do". CD
(Out of print.)
80
Columbia/
The electrifying debut of Bruce Springsteen – flying the flag for earnest souls in the strange years of the early 70s, and busting right out of the gets in prime form! Loads of classics – including "For You", "Blinded By The Light", "Mary Queen Of Arkansas", "Growing Up", "Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street?" and "It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City". CD
(Small cutout hole through case.)
81
Sony (Japan), 2006. Used ... $9.99
Marcos Valle revisits a host of his older tunes – and re-presents the work in a quirky electronic mode! The album's less a remix album than it is a "remake" one – as Marcos is collaborating here with Marcio Menescal of Bossacucanova, in a groove that's quite similar to the sound of that group! As with some of Bossacucanova's best work, most of the tunes here are older ones either penned by Valle or made famous by him – recorded here with Fender Rhodes and vocals from Marcos, plenty of keyboards and rhythms from Marcio, and additional flutes from Renato Franco and extra vocals from Patricia Alvi. The sound's quite different than most of Valle's other recent recordings – a fair bit more abstract overall – and titles include "A Ra", "Samba De Verao", "Veio Veio Vai Vai", "Nova Bossa Nova", "Os Grilos", "Mentiras", and "O Que Eu Gosto De Voce". CD
Also available Marcos Valle – The Remix Album Vol 1 ... CD 14.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
82
Sony (Japan), 2001. Used ... $14.99
Dear Tokyo is something throwback to an earlier era of jazz plus orchestra records and a pleasant surprise from a guitarist who is probably better known for his late 70's fusion records. Tracks include "Magic Land", "Lonesome Cat", "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat", and "For Tokyo". CD
(Out of print, HQ-CD pressing.)
83
Sony (Japan), 2001. Used 2CD ... $19.99
Includes 23 tracks recorded between 1977 and 1981. This collection is exclusive to the Kazumi Watanabe Early Years box set. Tracks include "Tokyo Joe", "End Of Asia", "Dragoon", "Hip Cruiser", "Not Ethiopia", "To Chi Ka", "Mountain", "Mwsik – Parts 1 & 2", and "Boogie Man Lives In Tokyo". CD
(Out of print, HQ-CD pressing in a nice gatefold sleeve.)
84
Sony (Japan), 1977. Used ... $14.99
A really unique session for guitarist Kazumi Watanabe – one that's co-led with American vocalist Jimmy Hopps! Hopps' work on the record is really wonderful – poetic and soulful, with a deep-voiced quality that sets the mood of the album from the very first tune. Vocal and instrumental numbers alternate – and Watanabe's playing in an introspective style that's relatively airy, and has a really evocative tone. Tenor sax player Joe Jacson's also on the record, and sings a bit – as does guest vocalist Reiko Aoki. Titles include "Handle Me Gently", "Brothers & Sisters", "Blues Africaine", "Lonesome Cat", "Ann", "Poem", and "Salute To Papa". CD
(Out of print, HQ-CD pressing.)
85
Sony (Japan), 1970. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A pivotal record in the career of this brilliant Japanese saxophonist – a set recorded in New York with a trio players from the American scene – done in a style that's even more freewheeling than most of Sadao Watanabe's previous work! Watanabe had always worked with unusual tones and phrasing from the start – but this album has him really stretching out on long long tracks – working on both soprano sax and flute, with Chick Corea on acoustic and electric piano, Miroslav Vitous on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums! The title track is an open-ended jam that takes up all of side one – and Watanabe balances things out with a bit of lyricism from time to time, showing him to be as rich in conception as the regular sort of reed players who might have worked with a trio like this. Titles include "Round Trip – Going & Coming", "Sao Paolo", and "Pastoral". LP, Vinyl record album
(Japanese pressing, includes the insert.)
86
Sony, 2002. Near Mint- 2LP ... $149.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(2016 I Am Shark test pressing in a clear PVC sleeve, with a small split in the right seam.)
88
Columbia/
An excellent live outing from pianist Denny Zeitlin – recorded at the height of his early powers! The session's got a fresly new conception to piano-based jazz – a style that resonates nicely with the best 60s work of Steve Kuhn or Keith Jarrett, sharing some of the tenderness of the former and the sense of color of the latter. Rhythm is from the team of Charlie Haden on bass and Jerry Granelli on drums – and Haden's bass is an especially powerful force in the set, pushing out the tunes with a flowing quality that pulsates nicely even on the more gentle numbers. Titles include "Lonely Woman", "Where Does It Lead", "My Shining Hour", "Spur Of The Moment", and "Carole's Waltz". CD
(Includes obi.)
89
Sony, 1980s/
Includes music by Vivaldi, Purcell, Stanley, Handel, Mouret, Bach, Charpentier, Mozart, Haydn, Hummel, Arban and more – 20 tracks in all. CD
(BMG music club pressing.)
90
Days Of Delight/
A really special slice of Japanese jazz from the 70s – tracks from the sorts of records that make that scene so different than any others we can think of – especially in the way the musicians evolved familiar styles into personal grooves of their own! Instrumentation varies with each track, and often includes a fusing of acoustic elements with a few slight electric touches – almost never in familiar fusion ways, but instead with this organic energy that's really wonderful – and which gives almost all of these tunes a really special sort of glow! The quality of the music is a bit hard to sum up in words, but the package provides a perfect introduction to the range of great Japanese jazz albums issued by Columbia in the 70s – with titles that include "Shrimp Dance" by Hiroshi Suzuki, "On The Horizon" by Kazumi Watanabe, "Love More Train" by Terumasa Hino, "Breeze" by Hiromasa Suzuki, "Up Into The Sky" by Fumio Itabashi, "Babylonia Wind" by Kiyoshi Sugimoto, and "For My Little Bird" by Shigeru Mukai. CD
91
Sony (Mexico), 2003. Used 3 CDs ... $11.99
Music from Includes tracks from Bebel Gilberto, Suba, Bossacucanova, Celso Fonseca, Trio Mocoto, Zuco 103, Cibelle, Bucovina Club vs Taraf De Haidouks, by Lightning Head vs Kocani Orkestar, Juryman vs Taraf De Haidouks, Shantel vs Mahala Rai Banda, Gaetano Fabri vs Kocani Orkestar, DJ Dolores vs Taraf De Haidouks, Modern Quartet vs Kocani Orkestar & Montefiori Cocktail. CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
92
Various —
One Love, One Rhythm – The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Album ... CD Sony (Brazil), 2014. Used ... $4.99
Features music from Pitbull, Santana & Wyclef, Aloe Blacc, Sergio Mendes, the Isley Brothers, Adelen, Bebel Gilberto and more. CD
(Brazilian pressing in a cool hardbound book that comes with photos and brief bios of all the host cities.)
93
Sony, 2009. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Featuring selections by Glasvegas, Raphael Saadiq, MGMT, Franz Ferdinand, Q-Tip, Charles Mingus, Willie Nelson, and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo.)
94
Sony/
A great dip into the wide world of Japanese pop in the early 80s – a set that does a nice job of bringing in some elements from the world of jazz, and showing just how much a range of electric modes flowed together in Tokyo at the time! Some of these artists were doing more offbeat work, others straighter jazz – but the tunes here are all catchy and have a nice current of soul – but without some of the more polished commercial modes of the city pop era too! The balance is a special one – with a quality that really makes this collection a great one – put together with a thoughtful ear that really takes you on a long journey through the catalog of Sony/
95
Sony (Germany), Late 70s/
A much-needed look at the huge legacy of female singers in Turkish music during the 70s – one that stands as a great complement to so much of the recent reissues of male artists from the same time! Much of this music shares qualities with reissues on labels like Pharaway Sounds or Finders Keepers – in that the singers often have a strong sense of drama, mixed with a really evocative blend of modern and older instrumentation – electric and acoustic, Western and Eastern, all served up as a way of pulling folk roots into a more urban milieu! The package is very well-done, and not only features detailed notes, but also English translations of the lyrics – for songs that include "Var Oy" by Ferda Gul, "Vamyorum" by Gulden Karabocek, "Ara Leyli" by Gul Sorgun, "Vikilla Koyler" by Dilber Dogan, "Bir Sans Daha Ver" by Huri Sapan, "Tut Kalbimi Tut" by Nese Alkan, "Olmeden De Vasamak" by Esmeray, and "Sen Bir Vana" by Gonul Vazar. CD
96
Sony (Portugal), 2013. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
Music from Sara Tavares, Luisa Sobral, Nuno Prata, Moz Carrapa, Tim, Carlos Nobre, Marisa Liz, Ana Bacalhau, Ana Deus, Samuel Uria & more. CD
(Out of print, packaged in a nice hardcover booklet.)
97
Sony, 2000. Used ... $3.99
Features a fair bit of Brazilian work – in a collection that includes tracks by Moraes Moreira, Paulinho Moska, Baden Powell, Lenine, Maria Creusa, Dori Caymmi, Geraldo Azevedo, and Norma Bengell! CD
(Out of print. Artwork has a small cutout mark.)
98
Ruben Blades —
La Rosa De Los Vientos ... CD Sony, 1996. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
99
Cherrelle —
Affair ... CD Tabu/
A Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis classic – and key proof that their pairing with singer Cherrelle was a mighty good thing! Cherrelle's got a voice that's perfect for the beat-heavy approach of the pair – light enough to dance around the rhythms, but bold enough with a presence all its own, too – a quality that helps keep most of these tunes pretty darn catchy, while still staying in front of some of the blander mainstream soul of the time. The groove here is practically early new jack at times – with some great influences from hip hop and electro in the mix – and titles include "Looks Aren't Everything", "Affair", "Discreet", "Everything I Miss At Home", "Keep It Inside", "My Friend", and "What More Can I Do For You". CD
Also available Affair ... CD 5.99(Out of print, includes obi.)
100
Clash —
Clash (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD Sony (Japan), 1977. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the most stunning debut albums of the 70s – and a set that burst on the scene with a sound that summed up a generation, but which had never been heard this clearly before! This self-titled Clash album was different from other landmarks of the time – work by the Sex Pistols, Ramones, and others – as the group had a sense of raw power, but also a tunefulness too – a way of pushing their message into territory that others wouldn't have reached – with tunes that were as surprisingly hummable as they were politically correct! There's a bit less Jamaican influence here than in later Clash years, but that quality is still present somewhat – and over the years, this is definitely a set we can return to again and again – with no sense of apology or outdated ideals at all. Nearly every cut's a classic – and titles include "Janie Jones", "Career Opportunities", "Police & Thieves", "Garageland", "Clash City Rockers", "I Fought The Law", "White Riot", "London's Burning", "White Man In Hammersmith Palais", and "I'm So Bored With The USA". CD
Also available Clash ... CD 2.99(Out of print blu-spec 2 pressing – with obi!)
