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Namaz - Vom Regenbogen
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Namaz - Short Funky
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Namaz - Congress Of Dreams
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Namaz - For Making The Blue
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Namaz - Anticipated Joy
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Namaz - Movin’ Seconds
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Namaz - Mystic Latin
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Namaz - Take Me Away
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Namaz - Cyklus III
80g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI + DOWNLOAD CARD
“300 MPH” debut album by Namaz was originally released in 1981 by German group led by guitarist Werner Goos. Jazz Fusion at its best with a Latin-Brazilian touch.
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“300 MPH” debut album by Namaz was originally released in 1981 by German group led by guitarist Werner Goos. Jazz Fusion at its best with a Latin-Brazilian touch.
Licensed by Werner Goos More
More records from Mad About Records
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Jorge Ben - Solitário Surfista
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Almir Ricardi - São Paulo (High Society)
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Guilherme Arantes - Fio Da Navalha
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Marcos Valle - Bicicleta
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Sandra Sá - Pela Cidade
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Tony Bizarro - Apenas Uma Vez
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Viva Voz - Fugitivos De Azul
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Hanna - Deixa Rodar
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Marilia Barbosa - Manifesto
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Tony Bizarro - O Que Se Faz Da Vida
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Coral Som Livre - Fogo Sobre Terra
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Ana Maria E Mauricio - Figa De Guiné
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Djalma Dias - Nada Sei De Preconceito
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Inema Trio - Arué Pam
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Jeremias - A Vida É Um Buraco
DELUXE HARD-CARDBOARD SLEEVE COVER + 180g VINYL + OBI
A tribute to a glorious and sophisticated era in Brazil music.
"Disco é Cultura, vol. 2" brings 15 tracks of the funkiest Brazilian music from the 70s and 80s.
Soul and Funk were taking the world by storm in the 1970s. Brazilians developed their own sound by combining influences from Funk and Soul music from abroad to create something uniquely Brazilian.
80’s side
JORGE BEN – Solitário Surfista
ALMIR RICARDI – Sao Paulo (High Society)
GUILHERME ARANTES – Fio Da Navalha
MARCOS VALLE - Bicicleta
SANDRA SÁ – Pela Cidade
TONY BIZARRO – Apenas Uma Vez
VIVA VOZ – Fugitivos de Azul
70’s side
HANNA – Deixa Rodar
MARILIA BARBOSA – Manifesto
TONY BIZARRO – O Que Se Faz Da Vida
CORAL SOM LIVRE – Fogo Sobre Terra
ANA MARIA E MAURICIO – Figa de Guiné
DJALMA DIAS – Nada Sei de Preconceito
INEMA TRIO – Arué Pam
JEREMIAS – A Vida É Um Buraco More
A tribute to a glorious and sophisticated era in Brazil music.
"Disco é Cultura, vol. 2" brings 15 tracks of the funkiest Brazilian music from the 70s and 80s.
Soul and Funk were taking the world by storm in the 1970s. Brazilians developed their own sound by combining influences from Funk and Soul music from abroad to create something uniquely Brazilian.
80’s side
JORGE BEN – Solitário Surfista
ALMIR RICARDI – Sao Paulo (High Society)
GUILHERME ARANTES – Fio Da Navalha
MARCOS VALLE - Bicicleta
SANDRA SÁ – Pela Cidade
TONY BIZARRO – Apenas Uma Vez
VIVA VOZ – Fugitivos de Azul
70’s side
HANNA – Deixa Rodar
MARILIA BARBOSA – Manifesto
TONY BIZARRO – O Que Se Faz Da Vida
CORAL SOM LIVRE – Fogo Sobre Terra
ANA MARIA E MAURICIO – Figa de Guiné
DJALMA DIAS – Nada Sei de Preconceito
INEMA TRIO – Arué Pam
JEREMIAS – A Vida É Um Buraco More
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Webster Lewis - El Bobo
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The Spirit Of Atlanta - Freddie's Alive And Well
WEBSTER LEWIS – El Bobo
For the first time on 7” the reissue of rare groove masterpiece “El Bobo”.
Jazz-funk, Disco, Fusion and Soul sounds from lesser-known American producer, arranger and key player Webster Lewis.
His career started working alongside Stanton Davis, Tony Williams and George Russell – very much driven by super creative jazz piano playing. But, like many of his generation, he ended up in Europe as record deals in the US were getting harder to come by in the straight jazz world. So he ended in Oslo, where he made music for TV and one super cult album recorded live at Club 7.
Webster had broken through at a time when The Headhunters and the rise of disco were fusing... and as such, he became the go-to guy for arrangements, production and that magic coat of boogie jazz glitter!
Several albums were signed to Epic, and some classic work with Gwen McCrae, Merry Clayton, Lamont Dozier, and Alton McClain.
THE SPIRIT OF ATLANTA – Freddie’s Alive and Well
A cut from the album “The Burning of Atlanta” by The Spirit of Atlanta, a studio project produced by Tommy Stewart and Clarence Carter.
“Freddie’s Alive and Well” is the answer song to Curtis Mayfield's “Freddie’s Dead” and is a huge funk classic.
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For the first time on 7” the reissue of rare groove masterpiece “El Bobo”.
Jazz-funk, Disco, Fusion and Soul sounds from lesser-known American producer, arranger and key player Webster Lewis.
His career started working alongside Stanton Davis, Tony Williams and George Russell – very much driven by super creative jazz piano playing. But, like many of his generation, he ended up in Europe as record deals in the US were getting harder to come by in the straight jazz world. So he ended in Oslo, where he made music for TV and one super cult album recorded live at Club 7.
Webster had broken through at a time when The Headhunters and the rise of disco were fusing... and as such, he became the go-to guy for arrangements, production and that magic coat of boogie jazz glitter!
Several albums were signed to Epic, and some classic work with Gwen McCrae, Merry Clayton, Lamont Dozier, and Alton McClain.
THE SPIRIT OF ATLANTA – Freddie’s Alive and Well
A cut from the album “The Burning of Atlanta” by The Spirit of Atlanta, a studio project produced by Tommy Stewart and Clarence Carter.
“Freddie’s Alive and Well” is the answer song to Curtis Mayfield's “Freddie’s Dead” and is a huge funk classic.
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Quintessence - Between Thoughts
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Quintessence - Breeze
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Quintessence - In My Apartment
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Quintessence - Marketplace
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Quintessence - Can't Stop Now
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Quintessence - Moments Of Silence
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Quintessence - Why Must I Go (Through These Changes)
DELUXE HARD-CARDBOARD SLEEVE COVER + 180g VINYL + OBI + DOWNLOAD CARD
Mad About Records officially reissues super rare private press Quintessence’s 1981 LP. With every famous jazz recording, many others remained on the shelf of oblivion without ever receiving the recognition they deserved, and this is the case of Quintessence.
Led by Ron Ancrum, with George Sovak, David Gaedeke, Winston Johnson and Steve Muse recorded an exceptional and fundamental album of 80's jazz.
If you are into Fender Rhodes, this is an LP to be collected. More
Mad About Records officially reissues super rare private press Quintessence’s 1981 LP. With every famous jazz recording, many others remained on the shelf of oblivion without ever receiving the recognition they deserved, and this is the case of Quintessence.
Led by Ron Ancrum, with George Sovak, David Gaedeke, Winston Johnson and Steve Muse recorded an exceptional and fundamental album of 80's jazz.
If you are into Fender Rhodes, this is an LP to be collected. More
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Belair - Close Enough For Jazz
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Belair - Money Isn't Everything
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Belair - Debby Duck
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Belair - Samba For A Cold Warrior
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Belair - Cruisin' With Mr. B
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Belair - Morning Rainwalk
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Belair - Something's Cooking (& It Ain't A T-Bone)
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Belair - Caffeine
DELUXE HARD-CARDBOARD SLEEVE COVER + 180g VINYL + OBI
Private pressings have always been objects of demand and research by record collectors. In most cases, print runs were no more than 300 copies, and despite the total lack of recognition, this movement can be seen as a countercurrent act to the mass music industry. Private presses are non-commercial print runs distributed as a promotion or sold at concerts.
This was the case of Belair that, in 1980, recorded and sold the album “Relax, You're Soaking In It” at their own risk and distributed it in the San Francisco area. At the time, 1000 copies were pressed, which have become rare and highly desirable for collectors.
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Private pressings have always been objects of demand and research by record collectors. In most cases, print runs were no more than 300 copies, and despite the total lack of recognition, this movement can be seen as a countercurrent act to the mass music industry. Private presses are non-commercial print runs distributed as a promotion or sold at concerts.
This was the case of Belair that, in 1980, recorded and sold the album “Relax, You're Soaking In It” at their own risk and distributed it in the San Francisco area. At the time, 1000 copies were pressed, which have become rare and highly desirable for collectors.
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The Bam Jam Band - Theme
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The Bam Jam Band - Don't Go Away
DOWNLOAD CARD INCLUDED
Both from Porto, keyboard wizard and Azar Azar mastermind – Sérgio Alves – and veteran and pioneer DJ – Pedro Tenreiro join forces on The Bam Jam Band.
Designed for the dancefloor without any worries about the bpm ruling the world, The Bam Jam Band celebrates Disco, Jazz, and Funk fusion in a post-house way.
“Theme / Don’t go away” is the first single of this imaginary band, featuring local heroes Pedro Ferreira (bass) and Kiko (vocals).
"I absolutely love it"
Darryn Jones (Dirty Truth Records / Chicago)
"Killer upcoming 45"
Waxist (SOL Discos / France)
"Jazzy Disco bomb"
Mike Shawe (Hot Buttered Soul / UK) More
Both from Porto, keyboard wizard and Azar Azar mastermind – Sérgio Alves – and veteran and pioneer DJ – Pedro Tenreiro join forces on The Bam Jam Band.
Designed for the dancefloor without any worries about the bpm ruling the world, The Bam Jam Band celebrates Disco, Jazz, and Funk fusion in a post-house way.
“Theme / Don’t go away” is the first single of this imaginary band, featuring local heroes Pedro Ferreira (bass) and Kiko (vocals).
"I absolutely love it"
Darryn Jones (Dirty Truth Records / Chicago)
"Killer upcoming 45"
Waxist (SOL Discos / France)
"Jazzy Disco bomb"
Mike Shawe (Hot Buttered Soul / UK) More
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Majoie Hajary - Prologue
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Majoie Hajary - Judas
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Majoie Hajary - Gethsemani
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Majoie Hajary - Piere
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Majoie Hajary - La Mort De Judas
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Majoie Hajary - Notre Pere
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Majoie Hajary - Le Verbe
DELUXE HARD-CARDBOARD SLEEVE COVER + 180g VINYL + OBI
Majoie Hajary is an atypical musician. Born in Paramaribo (Suriname) to Indian parents and raised in Amsterdam. In 1970, in France, accompanied by the best Jazz musicians and with arrangements by Roger Guerin, she recorded “La Passion Selon Judas”.
The result was an incredible fusion of Psych, Funk, Indian and Jazz elements – deep religious Jazz in the vein of Jef Gilson. More
Majoie Hajary is an atypical musician. Born in Paramaribo (Suriname) to Indian parents and raised in Amsterdam. In 1970, in France, accompanied by the best Jazz musicians and with arrangements by Roger Guerin, she recorded “La Passion Selon Judas”.
The result was an incredible fusion of Psych, Funk, Indian and Jazz elements – deep religious Jazz in the vein of Jef Gilson. More
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Fisher - Cosmic Blues
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Fisher - Do You Like It
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Fisher - I'll Be Good To You
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Fisher - Give Me Lend Me Loan Me Let Me Have
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Fisher - Energy
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Fisher - Good Old Days
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Fisher - The Sunrise
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Fisher - Music Makes Me Feel Good
DELUXE HARD-CARDBOARD SLEEVE COVER + 180g VINYL + OBI
A rare album, “Fisher” was originally released on the Nentu label in 1976.
Think Grant Green meets Eddie Hazel.
This LP has it all: gorgeous Soul Jazz, wahed-out fuzz Rock, dirty, head-nodding Funk Rhythms.
It's a monster psychedelic soul-funk instrumental album. This is less jazzy than the “Third Cup” and “The Next One Hundred Years”, released by Chicago’s Cadet label and more cosmic psych funk across both sides and gets super exploratory and trippy.
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A rare album, “Fisher” was originally released on the Nentu label in 1976.
Think Grant Green meets Eddie Hazel.
This LP has it all: gorgeous Soul Jazz, wahed-out fuzz Rock, dirty, head-nodding Funk Rhythms.
It's a monster psychedelic soul-funk instrumental album. This is less jazzy than the “Third Cup” and “The Next One Hundred Years”, released by Chicago’s Cadet label and more cosmic psych funk across both sides and gets super exploratory and trippy.
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Judy Freeman & Blackrock - Hold On
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Ted Taylor - Somebody's Always Trying
The 70s Funky Northern Soul masterpiece by New York-born soul singer Judy Freeman is reissued for the first time on 7"
Ted Taylor was chronically unappreciated throughout his career. "Somebody's Always Trying" by Ted Taylor is a magnificent uptempo dance floor filler with a pounding rhythm, powerful drums, rocking horns and a great frantic, exasperated vocal. This stuff makes you immediately say, “Who is this?”
Licensed by Sony Music Portugal More
Ted Taylor was chronically unappreciated throughout his career. "Somebody's Always Trying" by Ted Taylor is a magnificent uptempo dance floor filler with a pounding rhythm, powerful drums, rocking horns and a great frantic, exasperated vocal. This stuff makes you immediately say, “Who is this?”
Licensed by Sony Music Portugal More
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Bonita
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Travessia
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Das Tardes Mais Sós
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Homem Do Meu Mundo
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Bitucada
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Nem Precisou Mais Um Sol
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - No Brilho Da Faca
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Wave
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Très Pontas
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Paulo Moura Hepteto - Outubro
One of the greatest musicians in the history of Brazilian music. Conductor, composer, arranger, band leader and, without a doubt, one of Brazil's most brilliant sax and flute players.
In 68, Paulo Moura brought together a notable group from the country's jazz and instrumental music to record the album "Mensagem". He walked between African rhythm and American and European avant-garde, transforming the Brazilian soul.
Licensed by Halina Grynberg More
In 68, Paulo Moura brought together a notable group from the country's jazz and instrumental music to record the album "Mensagem". He walked between African rhythm and American and European avant-garde, transforming the Brazilian soul.
Licensed by Halina Grynberg More
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Sonny Bravo - Tighten Up
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Mongo Santamaria - We Got Latin Soul
“Tighten Up” was a summer 1968 number-one R&B and pop hit single by Archie Bell & the Drells. Sonny Bravo cover is a Blast.
The son of a Cuban bassist with Conjunto Caney, Sonny Bravo had toured as a member of Tito Puente’s Latin Jazz Ensemble, among other gigs. Like others, Bravo made boogaloo records in the late 60s.
"We Got Latin Soul" by Mongo Santamaria is a cover of Dyke & the Blazers' "We Got More Soul".
Mongo Santamaria introduced Afro-Cuban street music to the World. He later fused the music of his native Cuba with R&B and jazz to create a distinct sound that would be popular with audiences worldwide.
Licensed by Sony Music Portugal More
The son of a Cuban bassist with Conjunto Caney, Sonny Bravo had toured as a member of Tito Puente’s Latin Jazz Ensemble, among other gigs. Like others, Bravo made boogaloo records in the late 60s.
"We Got Latin Soul" by Mongo Santamaria is a cover of Dyke & the Blazers' "We Got More Soul".
Mongo Santamaria introduced Afro-Cuban street music to the World. He later fused the music of his native Cuba with R&B and jazz to create a distinct sound that would be popular with audiences worldwide.
Licensed by Sony Music Portugal More
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Christian Gaubert - It
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Christian Gaubert - Man On A Wire
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Christian Gaubert - Sweet And Fool Like A Child
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Christian Gaubert - Going Ups And Coming Downs
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Christian Gaubert - Sweet Maryline
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Christian Gaubert - Keep On ! Keep On
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Christian Gaubert - We're Together
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Christian Gaubert - Running Wave
LP DELUXE EDITION
180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI
Killer French Boogie, Jazz-Funk album by the prolific arranger/composer Christian Gaubert, feat. Some of the key musicians of the French jazz scene of the 70s.
French Soul masterpiece with the Rare Groove classic “Sweet Maryline” and “Sweet and Fool Like a Child” beautifully reissued here and remastered from the original master tapes.
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released October 9, 2023
Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano, Synthesizer – Christian Gaubert
Arranged By – Christian Gaubert
Baritone Saxophone – Jean-Louis Chautemps, Romain Mayoral
Bass Guitar – Jannick Top
Drums – Dino Latore
Drums, Percussion – Jean Schultheis
Electric Guitar – Claude Engel, Raymond Gimenes
Percussion – Marc Chantereau
Tenor Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean Pierre De Barba, Patrick Bourgoin
Trombone – Christian Guizien, Hamid Belhocine, Jacques Bolognesi
Trumpet – André Lidli, Freddy Houseplan, Kako Bessot, Tony Brenes
Vocals – Last Exit
Licensed by GM Musipro More
180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI
Killer French Boogie, Jazz-Funk album by the prolific arranger/composer Christian Gaubert, feat. Some of the key musicians of the French jazz scene of the 70s.
French Soul masterpiece with the Rare Groove classic “Sweet Maryline” and “Sweet and Fool Like a Child” beautifully reissued here and remastered from the original master tapes.
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released October 9, 2023
Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano, Synthesizer – Christian Gaubert
Arranged By – Christian Gaubert
Baritone Saxophone – Jean-Louis Chautemps, Romain Mayoral
Bass Guitar – Jannick Top
Drums – Dino Latore
Drums, Percussion – Jean Schultheis
Electric Guitar – Claude Engel, Raymond Gimenes
Percussion – Marc Chantereau
Tenor Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean Pierre De Barba, Patrick Bourgoin
Trombone – Christian Guizien, Hamid Belhocine, Jacques Bolognesi
Trumpet – André Lidli, Freddy Houseplan, Kako Bessot, Tony Brenes
Vocals – Last Exit
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Fernando Oly - Chuva Da Montanha
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Fernando Oly - Cheiro De Romã
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Fernando Oly - No Reino Da Bicharada
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Fernando Oly - Birimbóca
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Fernando Oly - Pra Onde O Vento A Vela Levar
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Fernando Oly - Sonhos Claros
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Fernando Oly - Alto Mar
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Fernando Oly - Bárbara Bela
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Fernando Oly - Dona Baratinha
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Fernando Oly - Quand Os Beatles Voltarem...
LP DELUXE EDITION 180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI + REPLICA OF THE ORIGINAL INSERT + DOWNLOAD CARD
Fernando Oly is a musician who was part of Lô Borges' band and took part in the recording of the album "Via Láctea" in 1979. He placed one of his compositions among the album's tracks: "Chuva na Montanha", whose original version was also included on “Tempo Prá Tudo”
Licensed by Fernando Oly More
Fernando Oly is a musician who was part of Lô Borges' band and took part in the recording of the album "Via Láctea" in 1979. He placed one of his compositions among the album's tracks: "Chuva na Montanha", whose original version was also included on “Tempo Prá Tudo”
Licensed by Fernando Oly More
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Marcos Valle - A Paraíba Não É Chicago
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Marcos Valle - Bicho no cio
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Marcos Valle - Velhos Surfistas querendo voar
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Marcos Valle - Campina Grande
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Marcos Valle - Sei lá
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Marcos Valle - Pecados de Amor
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Marcos Valle - Garimpando
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Marcos Valle - Não pode ser qualquer mulher
LP DELUXE EDITION
180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI + DOWNLOAD CARD
An essential album for lovers of Brazilian boogie
During the 1970s, Marcos Valle moved to the US, tired of living under the repressive military dictatorship in Brazil. He collaborated with musicians like Leon Ware and Chicago in Los Angeles.
Upon returning to Brazil in the 1980s, he recorded “Vontade de Rever Você" where he explored all the musical influences he had received in the US, particularly Boogie, Soul, and Funk. For this recording, he collaborated with musicians such as Sivuca, Peter Cetera from Chicago, Robson Jorge, and Jose´ Roberto Bertrami from Azymuth.
Licensed by Som Livre
Tracklist:
Side A: A1. A Paraíba Não É Chicago – A2. Bicho no cio – A3. Velhos Surfistas querendo voar – A4. Campina Grande
Side B: B1. Sei lá – B2. Pecados de Amor – B3. Garimpando – B4. Não pode ser qualquer mulher More
180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI + DOWNLOAD CARD
An essential album for lovers of Brazilian boogie
During the 1970s, Marcos Valle moved to the US, tired of living under the repressive military dictatorship in Brazil. He collaborated with musicians like Leon Ware and Chicago in Los Angeles.
Upon returning to Brazil in the 1980s, he recorded “Vontade de Rever Você" where he explored all the musical influences he had received in the US, particularly Boogie, Soul, and Funk. For this recording, he collaborated with musicians such as Sivuca, Peter Cetera from Chicago, Robson Jorge, and Jose´ Roberto Bertrami from Azymuth.
Licensed by Som Livre
Tracklist:
Side A: A1. A Paraíba Não É Chicago – A2. Bicho no cio – A3. Velhos Surfistas querendo voar – A4. Campina Grande
Side B: B1. Sei lá – B2. Pecados de Amor – B3. Garimpando – B4. Não pode ser qualquer mulher More
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Leila Pinheiro - Tudo Em Cima
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Leila Pinheiro - Bons Amigos
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Leila Pinheiro - Vai Ficar No Ar
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Leila Pinheiro - Coração Vagabundo
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Leila Pinheiro - Falando De Amor
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Leila Pinheiro - A Porta
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Leila Pinheiro - Luca De Cetim
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Leila Pinheiro - Espelho Das Águas
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Leila Pinheiro - Mãos De Afeto
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Leila Pinheiro - Passarinha
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Leila Pinheiro - Cão Sem Dono
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Leila Pinheiro - Nossa Rua
GATEFOLD LP DELUXE EDITION
180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI
Leila Pinheiro is a legendary Brazilian singer, songwriter, and pianist. Over her 41-year career, she has released over 20 albums, showcasing her musical versatility and creativity. Her debut album, "Leila Pinheiro,” included the boogie anthem “Tudo em cima”, which featured the participation of renowned musicians such as Tom Jobim, Ivan Lins, Francis Hime, João Donato, and Lincoln Olivetti.
In 1970, Leila began her piano studies under the guidance of the legendary Guilherme Coutinho.
As part of celebrating the 40th anniversary of this important milestone in Brazilian music, Mad About Records presents a worldwide vinyl reissue for the first time.
Under exclusive License by Leila Pinheiro
Acoustic Guitar – Tunai, Toninho Horta, Alberto Arantes
Electric Guitar – Hélio Capucci
Electric Piano – Lincoln Olivetti
Guitar – Luiz Claudio, Hélio Capucci
Bass – Luiz Alves
Drums – João Cortez
Piano – Luís Avelar, Gilson Peranzzetta, Reinaldo Arias, Francis Hime, Antonio Carlos , Jobim Ivan Lins, João Donato
Bass – Jamil Joanes
Percussion – Ariovaldo
Bagpipes – Mauricio Einhorn
Producer [Direção de Produção] – Raymundo Bittencourt
Arranged By – Luís Avelar, Dori Caymmi
Technician [Técnicos de Gravação] – Eduardo Ramalho
Mixed By – Célio Martins, Max Pierre
Liner Notes – Billy Blanco
Gravado nos Estúdios da Sigla - RJ
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180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI
Leila Pinheiro is a legendary Brazilian singer, songwriter, and pianist. Over her 41-year career, she has released over 20 albums, showcasing her musical versatility and creativity. Her debut album, "Leila Pinheiro,” included the boogie anthem “Tudo em cima”, which featured the participation of renowned musicians such as Tom Jobim, Ivan Lins, Francis Hime, João Donato, and Lincoln Olivetti.
In 1970, Leila began her piano studies under the guidance of the legendary Guilherme Coutinho.
As part of celebrating the 40th anniversary of this important milestone in Brazilian music, Mad About Records presents a worldwide vinyl reissue for the first time.
Under exclusive License by Leila Pinheiro
Acoustic Guitar – Tunai, Toninho Horta, Alberto Arantes
Electric Guitar – Hélio Capucci
Electric Piano – Lincoln Olivetti
Guitar – Luiz Claudio, Hélio Capucci
Bass – Luiz Alves
Drums – João Cortez
Piano – Luís Avelar, Gilson Peranzzetta, Reinaldo Arias, Francis Hime, Antonio Carlos , Jobim Ivan Lins, João Donato
Bass – Jamil Joanes
Percussion – Ariovaldo
Bagpipes – Mauricio Einhorn
Producer [Direção de Produção] – Raymundo Bittencourt
Arranged By – Luís Avelar, Dori Caymmi
Technician [Técnicos de Gravação] – Eduardo Ramalho
Mixed By – Célio Martins, Max Pierre
Liner Notes – Billy Blanco
Gravado nos Estúdios da Sigla - RJ
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Grupo Medusa was one of the best instrumental bands in Brazil during the 70s and 80s, blending Jazz, African Influences, and traditional Brazilian Rhythms.
Formed By Chico Medori, Claudio Bertrami, Amilson Godoy and Heraldo do Monte.
Original release in 1981, reissued for the first time Worldwide.
Tracklist:
A1. Baiana – A2. Zeby – A3. Caminhos – A4. Medusa
B1. Pé No Ch?ão – B2. Asa Delta – B3. Uma Viagem – B4. Ponto de Fusão More
Formed By Chico Medori, Claudio Bertrami, Amilson Godoy and Heraldo do Monte.
Original release in 1981, reissued for the first time Worldwide.
Tracklist:
A1. Baiana – A2. Zeby – A3. Caminhos – A4. Medusa
B1. Pé No Ch?ão – B2. Asa Delta – B3. Uma Viagem – B4. Ponto de Fusão More
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Dana Kaproff - Brownstones
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Dana Kaproff - Piranha
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Dana Kaproff - China White
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Dana Kaproff - Snowdrift
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Dana Kaproff - Strawberry Canyon
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Dana Kaproff - Sandcastle
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Dana Kaproff - Mariposa
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Dana Kaproff - Aviary
LP DELUXE EDITION
180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI + DOWNLOAD CARD
Jazz Funk Masterpiece reissued for the first time Worldwide.
For every celebrated record in jazz, soul, and related music, there are probably thousands more with all the genius for which widespread recognition never came or was delayed.
In 1976, Dana Kaproff released one of the most wanted jazz-funk albums recorded in Los Angeles.
A jazz fusion record for the discerning connoisseur. Tight drums and well-programmed synths. Excellent production and recording. Fans of 70s Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Weather Report, funky library records... heads up.
Tracklist:
A1. Brownstones – A2. Piranha – A3. China White – A4. Snowdrift
B1. Strawberry Canyon – B2. Sandcastle – B3. Mariposa – B4. Aviary More
180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI + DOWNLOAD CARD
Jazz Funk Masterpiece reissued for the first time Worldwide.
For every celebrated record in jazz, soul, and related music, there are probably thousands more with all the genius for which widespread recognition never came or was delayed.
In 1976, Dana Kaproff released one of the most wanted jazz-funk albums recorded in Los Angeles.
A jazz fusion record for the discerning connoisseur. Tight drums and well-programmed synths. Excellent production and recording. Fans of 70s Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Weather Report, funky library records... heads up.
Tracklist:
A1. Brownstones – A2. Piranha – A3. China White – A4. Snowdrift
B1. Strawberry Canyon – B2. Sandcastle – B3. Mariposa – B4. Aviary More
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Daniel Bechet - Sweet Stuff
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Daniel Bechet - Woodcutters' Lullaby
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Daniel Bechet - Night Clouds
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Daniel Bechet - Oui De Song
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Daniel Bechet - Brother Jacques
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Daniel Bechet - Saturday Night Flavour
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Daniel Bechet - Don't Be Shy
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Daniel Bechet - Jacqueline's Mood
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Daniel Bechet - Astral Dance
180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI
Tracklist:
A1. Sweet Stuff – A2. Woodcutters’ Lullaby – A3. Night Clouds – A4. Oui de Song – A5. Brothers Jacques
B1. Saturday Night Flavour – B2. Don’t Be Shy – B3. Jacqueline’s Mood – B4. Astral Dance
French drummer and Jazz musician/composer Daniel Bechet dedicated 1979 “Song to My Father” to his father, the famous Sax/Clarinet player Sydney Bechet
Sydney Bechet’s son-only LP is a hidden treasure we are proud to reissue.
The base is a solid Fusion and Jazz Funk sound. Still, the mellow and soulful moment is wonderfully groovy with arrangements reminding George Duke’s albums, or Cortex plenty of funky Fender Rhodes.
Under exclusive license by Daniel Bechet
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credits
released April 28, 2023
Composed By, Arranged By – Daniel Bechet
Executive-Producer – André Clergeat
Recorded at Studio Sidney Bechet - March 1979 More
Tracklist:
A1. Sweet Stuff – A2. Woodcutters’ Lullaby – A3. Night Clouds – A4. Oui de Song – A5. Brothers Jacques
B1. Saturday Night Flavour – B2. Don’t Be Shy – B3. Jacqueline’s Mood – B4. Astral Dance
French drummer and Jazz musician/composer Daniel Bechet dedicated 1979 “Song to My Father” to his father, the famous Sax/Clarinet player Sydney Bechet
Sydney Bechet’s son-only LP is a hidden treasure we are proud to reissue.
The base is a solid Fusion and Jazz Funk sound. Still, the mellow and soulful moment is wonderfully groovy with arrangements reminding George Duke’s albums, or Cortex plenty of funky Fender Rhodes.
Under exclusive license by Daniel Bechet
__________________________________________________________
credits
released April 28, 2023
Composed By, Arranged By – Daniel Bechet
Executive-Producer – André Clergeat
Recorded at Studio Sidney Bechet - March 1979 More
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Colinda P
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Spirale
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Duminica Dupa Masa
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Blues-ul Trenului
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Cautari
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Reportajul Timpului
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Plutire
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Colinda H
180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI
Tracklist:
A1. Colinda P – A2. Spirale – A3. Duminica Dupa Masa – A4. Blues-Ul Trenului
B1. Cautari – B2. Reportajul Timpului – B3. Plutire – B4. Colinda H
“Spirale”, initially released in 1976, is one of the essential recordings of Eastern European modal Jazz. The masterpiece recorded by Paul Weiner, a pianist from Timisoara, a city in Romania, has been transformed into a cult LP and not just because it is a source of samples.
Under exclusive license by Paul Weiner
_________________________________________________
credits
released April 28, 2023
Piano [Pian], Music By [Muzica] – Paul Weiner
Bass Guitar [Chitara Bas] – Béla Kamocsa
Drums [Baterie], Percussion [Percu?ie] – Gheorghe Hromadka
Flute [Flaut], Oboe [Oboi] – Liviu Butoi More
Tracklist:
A1. Colinda P – A2. Spirale – A3. Duminica Dupa Masa – A4. Blues-Ul Trenului
B1. Cautari – B2. Reportajul Timpului – B3. Plutire – B4. Colinda H
“Spirale”, initially released in 1976, is one of the essential recordings of Eastern European modal Jazz. The masterpiece recorded by Paul Weiner, a pianist from Timisoara, a city in Romania, has been transformed into a cult LP and not just because it is a source of samples.
Under exclusive license by Paul Weiner
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credits
released April 28, 2023
Piano [Pian], Music By [Muzica] – Paul Weiner
Bass Guitar [Chitara Bas] – Béla Kamocsa
Drums [Baterie], Percussion [Percu?ie] – Gheorghe Hromadka
Flute [Flaut], Oboe [Oboi] – Liviu Butoi More
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MAD ABOUT RECORDS is honored to present the official reissue of the legendary LP by Sam Sanders & Visions for the first time worldwide “The Gift of Love.”
Highly recommended 80s Detroit Spiritual Jazz Masterpiece.
Classic Detroit Jazz in the Tribe Records, Strata East jazz vein.
Official Reissue under exclusive license by Viola Vaughn
Although most of the sessions with Sanders from the 60s or 70s are either nowhere to be found or still unreleased, 'The Gift of Love' - perhaps the only release of Sanders as a leader during his lifetime and privately pressed by what I presume to be his own label That African Lady - offers a document of this Detroit great's music with his band Visions. Fellow Strata musician Kenny Cox, even sits in on keys on a few tracks.
Sam Sanders, a unique saxophonist whose approach to music made him a legend in Detroit Jazz.
While sometimes likened to John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, or Joe Henderson, Sanders had an unmistakably unique style. His group, Sam Sanders and Visions - for many years with bassist Ed Pickens and drummer Jimmy Allen, was known for extremely aggressive post-bebop jazz bordering on the Avant-Garde.
Sanders was also active as an educator and concert producer. He was an instructor at the Detroit Metro Arts complex and at Oakland University. He was instrumental in creating the Detroit Jazz Center - an open jazz school and concert venue presenting artists such as Jackie MacLean, Donald Byrd, and Woody Shaw, with local artists Kenn Cox, Marcus Belgrave, Roy Brooks, Charles Boles, and Danny Spencer, among many others.
Sanders began playing while attending Northeastern High School in the 50s with fellow classmates Alice Coltrane, Kenn Cox, and Bennie Maupin. He later attended the Teal music school and studied privately with Detroit Jazz Legend: Yusef Lateef. During his career, Sanders performed with various artists, including: Milt Jackson, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, James Blood Ulmer, Sonny Stitt, Pharoah Sanders. Before forming Visions, Sanders and trumpeter Marcus Belgrave fronted a band with pianist Harold McKinney called the Creative Profile. Belgrave and Sanders would continue to perform together, often with Sander's big band, the Pioneer Orchestra.
During the last decades of his life, Sanders traveled often to Senegal and eventually settled there with his wife, Viola Vaughn. More
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A2. Slightly Anxious
A3. Day After Yesterday
A4. Un-Stable
B1. Free Fall
B2. Mickey’s Tune
B3. Fantasy
MAD ABOUT RECORDS is honored to present the official reissue of the legendary LP by Sam Sanders & Visions for the first time worldwide “The Gift of Love.”
Highly recommended 80s Detroit Spiritual Jazz Masterpiece.
Classic Detroit Jazz in the Tribe Records, Strata East jazz vein.
Official Reissue under exclusive license by Viola Vaughn
Although most of the sessions with Sanders from the 60s or 70s are either nowhere to be found or still unreleased, 'The Gift of Love' - perhaps the only release of Sanders as a leader during his lifetime and privately pressed by what I presume to be his own label That African Lady - offers a document of this Detroit great's music with his band Visions. Fellow Strata musician Kenny Cox, even sits in on keys on a few tracks.
Sam Sanders, a unique saxophonist whose approach to music made him a legend in Detroit Jazz.
While sometimes likened to John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, or Joe Henderson, Sanders had an unmistakably unique style. His group, Sam Sanders and Visions - for many years with bassist Ed Pickens and drummer Jimmy Allen, was known for extremely aggressive post-bebop jazz bordering on the Avant-Garde.
Sanders was also active as an educator and concert producer. He was an instructor at the Detroit Metro Arts complex and at Oakland University. He was instrumental in creating the Detroit Jazz Center - an open jazz school and concert venue presenting artists such as Jackie MacLean, Donald Byrd, and Woody Shaw, with local artists Kenn Cox, Marcus Belgrave, Roy Brooks, Charles Boles, and Danny Spencer, among many others.
Sanders began playing while attending Northeastern High School in the 50s with fellow classmates Alice Coltrane, Kenn Cox, and Bennie Maupin. He later attended the Teal music school and studied privately with Detroit Jazz Legend: Yusef Lateef. During his career, Sanders performed with various artists, including: Milt Jackson, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, James Blood Ulmer, Sonny Stitt, Pharoah Sanders. Before forming Visions, Sanders and trumpeter Marcus Belgrave fronted a band with pianist Harold McKinney called the Creative Profile. Belgrave and Sanders would continue to perform together, often with Sander's big band, the Pioneer Orchestra.
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"The Seventh Son" was originally release in 1980 on RA Records and became a true Jazz Holy Grail.
For anyone collecting Spiritual Jazz this reissue is simply not to be missed.
Malachi Thompson moved to Chicago as a child and credited his interest in the trumpet when he was 11 years old. Malachi worked in the rhythm and blues scene on Chicago’s South Side as a teen. In 1968, he joined the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), spending some time in the AACM big band.
Thompson worked with saxophonists Joe Henderson, Jackie McLean, Frank Foster, and Archie Shepp among other musicians while living in New York City. He formed his Freebop band in 1978, and eventually relocated to Washington, D.C. Thompson also worked with Lester Bowie's Hot Trumpets Repertory Company and formed Africa Brass, a group inspired by traditional New Orleans brass bands.
With a goal of preserving the Sutherland Theater on Chicago's South Side, Thompson founded the Sutherland Community Arts Initiative, a non-profit corporation, in 1991. He also wrote incidental music for a play about the theater.
Informed in 1989 that he suffered from T-cell lymphoma and had one year to live, Thompson claimed he was healed by radiation and reading about jazz. He died in Chicago, Illinois from a relapse of his cancer in 2006.
Under exclusive license : Morris D. Green, Michael McClinton
Special thanks to Sutherland Community Arts Initiative, Inc.
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Composed By, Mixed By, Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Liner Notes – Malachi Thompson
Bass – Curtis Robinson, Jr.
Drums – Billy Salter
Piano, Electric Piano – Kirk Brown
Tenor Saxophone – Jesse Taylor More
For anyone collecting Spiritual Jazz this reissue is simply not to be missed.
Malachi Thompson moved to Chicago as a child and credited his interest in the trumpet when he was 11 years old. Malachi worked in the rhythm and blues scene on Chicago’s South Side as a teen. In 1968, he joined the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), spending some time in the AACM big band.
Thompson worked with saxophonists Joe Henderson, Jackie McLean, Frank Foster, and Archie Shepp among other musicians while living in New York City. He formed his Freebop band in 1978, and eventually relocated to Washington, D.C. Thompson also worked with Lester Bowie's Hot Trumpets Repertory Company and formed Africa Brass, a group inspired by traditional New Orleans brass bands.
With a goal of preserving the Sutherland Theater on Chicago's South Side, Thompson founded the Sutherland Community Arts Initiative, a non-profit corporation, in 1991. He also wrote incidental music for a play about the theater.
Informed in 1989 that he suffered from T-cell lymphoma and had one year to live, Thompson claimed he was healed by radiation and reading about jazz. He died in Chicago, Illinois from a relapse of his cancer in 2006.
Under exclusive license : Morris D. Green, Michael McClinton
Special thanks to Sutherland Community Arts Initiative, Inc.
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Composed By, Mixed By, Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Liner Notes – Malachi Thompson
Bass – Curtis Robinson, Jr.
Drums – Billy Salter
Piano, Electric Piano – Kirk Brown
Tenor Saxophone – Jesse Taylor More
With J Jazz volume 4, the BBE J Jazz Bullet Train continues its journey traversing the expansive landscape of modern Japanese jazz. Volume 4 is the latest in the universally praised compilation series exploring the best, rarest and most innovative jazz to emerge from the Far East. Please take your seats for a first-class ticket to J Jazz central.
This latest station stop off is with the famed Nippon Columbia label, one of the biggest labels in Japan, whose jazz output embraces every possible style imaginable. Focussing on the key years 1968-1981, J Jazz volume 4 sees compilers Tony Higgins and Mike Peden dig even deeper into their record collections and pull-out tracks that span styles ranging from solo to big band, jazz classical interpretations and heavy jazz rock, to febrile post-bop, white hot samba fusion, and modal psychedelic wig-outs.
J Jazz volume 4 features icons such as drum master Takeo Moriyama, keyboard magi Hiromasa Suzuki, Fumio Itabashi, and Masahiko Satoh, and guitar wizards Kazumi Watanabe and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, alongside big band maestros and innovators Nobuo Hara and his Sharps and Flats, and Toshiyuki Miyama’s New Herd. Thunderous basslines nestle alongside glistening runs of electric piano, bubbling synths and air-tight drumming as the heavy psychedelic modal blues of Jiro Inagaki flows with the infectious samba grooves of Takashi Mizuhashi featuring Herbie Hancock; Shigeharu Mukai’s fusion funk epics take the music to another level and Mikio Masuda’s driving keyboard rhythms brings the heat to an incendiary dancefloor zone.
With 7,000 words of extensive sleeve notes, J Jazz vol 4 comes in a triple 180g vinyl set inside a deluxe gatefold sleeve with obi strip plus a 4 page insert. The double CD features two bonus tracks not on the vinyl edition. Mastered at the Grammy-nominated Carvery Studio by Frank Merritt, this latest collection is a worthy successor to the preceding three volumes that have set the bar so high.
J Jazz is curated for BBE Music by Tony Higgins and Mike Peden.
Tracklist LP:
1. Exchange – Takeo Moriyama
2. The Ground For Peace – Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media
3. Chakkiri Bushi – Nobuo Hara and his Sharps & Flats, Hozan Yamamoto
4. Trial Road – Tomoki Takahashi
5. A Muddy Muffin – Masahiko Sato
6. Samba de Negrito – Takashi Mizuhashi & Herbie Hancock
7. Scramble – Hiromasa Suzuki
9. Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun – Nobuo Hara and His Sharps & Flats
10. Jones Street – Kiyoshi Sugimoto
11. By The Red Stream – Hiromasa Suzuki, Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media
12. Kaleidoscope (Edit) – Mickie Yoshino & Kazumi Watanabe
13. Ougi Denju-shiki – Toshiyuki Miyama and His New Herd
14. Toppu – Shigeharu Mukai
15. Mickey’s Samba – Mikio Masuda
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This latest station stop off is with the famed Nippon Columbia label, one of the biggest labels in Japan, whose jazz output embraces every possible style imaginable. Focussing on the key years 1968-1981, J Jazz volume 4 sees compilers Tony Higgins and Mike Peden dig even deeper into their record collections and pull-out tracks that span styles ranging from solo to big band, jazz classical interpretations and heavy jazz rock, to febrile post-bop, white hot samba fusion, and modal psychedelic wig-outs.
J Jazz volume 4 features icons such as drum master Takeo Moriyama, keyboard magi Hiromasa Suzuki, Fumio Itabashi, and Masahiko Satoh, and guitar wizards Kazumi Watanabe and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, alongside big band maestros and innovators Nobuo Hara and his Sharps and Flats, and Toshiyuki Miyama’s New Herd. Thunderous basslines nestle alongside glistening runs of electric piano, bubbling synths and air-tight drumming as the heavy psychedelic modal blues of Jiro Inagaki flows with the infectious samba grooves of Takashi Mizuhashi featuring Herbie Hancock; Shigeharu Mukai’s fusion funk epics take the music to another level and Mikio Masuda’s driving keyboard rhythms brings the heat to an incendiary dancefloor zone.
With 7,000 words of extensive sleeve notes, J Jazz vol 4 comes in a triple 180g vinyl set inside a deluxe gatefold sleeve with obi strip plus a 4 page insert. The double CD features two bonus tracks not on the vinyl edition. Mastered at the Grammy-nominated Carvery Studio by Frank Merritt, this latest collection is a worthy successor to the preceding three volumes that have set the bar so high.
J Jazz is curated for BBE Music by Tony Higgins and Mike Peden.
Tracklist LP:
1. Exchange – Takeo Moriyama
2. The Ground For Peace – Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media
3. Chakkiri Bushi – Nobuo Hara and his Sharps & Flats, Hozan Yamamoto
4. Trial Road – Tomoki Takahashi
5. A Muddy Muffin – Masahiko Sato
6. Samba de Negrito – Takashi Mizuhashi & Herbie Hancock
7. Scramble – Hiromasa Suzuki
9. Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun – Nobuo Hara and His Sharps & Flats
10. Jones Street – Kiyoshi Sugimoto
11. By The Red Stream – Hiromasa Suzuki, Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media
12. Kaleidoscope (Edit) – Mickie Yoshino & Kazumi Watanabe
13. Ougi Denju-shiki – Toshiyuki Miyama and His New Herd
14. Toppu – Shigeharu Mukai
15. Mickey’s Samba – Mikio Masuda
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To be far ahead of your time sometimes means that you have to wait a while for the right moment to be understood. The visionary approach of multi-instrumentalist Johnny Lamas led him to experiment with a world of hybrid jazz-funk, ambient and electronic sounds while keeping the rhythms of Venezuelan traditional music alive. From 1993 to today, small recognition has grown into true admiration for this so specific sound and his "Danza Cósmica" masterpiece. TrueClass Records are pleased to present as their second release a complete restoration of this gem, beautifully remastered and redesigned, making it available now for the first time in fine audio quality on vinyl and digital formats.
A1 Noches En Caracas
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A3 Piña Colada
B1 Arpas Eternas
B2 Danza Cosmica
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B4 No Me Olvides Niña Punk
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A1 Noches En Caracas
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This compilation from BBE uncovers some of the most sought after and rare material from this period and pulls together key artists who shaped the post-war modern jazz scene in Japan.
‘J Jazz’ includes obscure and sought after rarities like the bass-driven power jazz of Koichi Matsukaze’s ‘Earth Mother’, the holy grail rarity of Aizawa Tohru Quartet’s ‘Dead Letter’ and the loping majesty of Takeo Moriyama’s ‘North Wind’. This collection takes the listener into deep spiritual jazz, post-modal impressionism and fierce dance-floor fusion with material from artists and composers whose names are generally only known to committed collectors of Japanese jazz. Fumio Karashima, Mitsuaki Katayama, Takeo Moriyama and Kiyoshi Sugimoto are among the names featured on an album aiming to shed a little light on the shadowy world of Japanese jazz clubs, tucked away in the neon backstreets. This music demands a wider audience and BBE are excited to deliver a landmark compilation, lifting the veil on this wonderful and mysterious area of the global jazz catalogue.
Tracklist:
Side A
Koichi Matsukaze Trio – Earth Mother
Takeo Moriyama Quartet with Shigeharu Mukai – North Wind*
Side B
Tohru Aizawa Quartet – Dead Letter
Eiji Nakayama – Aya’s Samba
Side C
Takao Uematsu – White Fire
George Otsuka Quintet – Sea Breeze*
Side D
Shintaro Quintet – A Blind Man
Mitsuaki Katayama – Unknown Point
Side E
Fumio Karashima – Little Island
Kiyoshi Sugimoto – Long Neal
Side F
Takeo Moriyama – Kaze
Terumasa Hino Meets Reggie Workman – Ode to Workman*
*These tracks are vinyl only, not on CD. More
‘J Jazz’ includes obscure and sought after rarities like the bass-driven power jazz of Koichi Matsukaze’s ‘Earth Mother’, the holy grail rarity of Aizawa Tohru Quartet’s ‘Dead Letter’ and the loping majesty of Takeo Moriyama’s ‘North Wind’. This collection takes the listener into deep spiritual jazz, post-modal impressionism and fierce dance-floor fusion with material from artists and composers whose names are generally only known to committed collectors of Japanese jazz. Fumio Karashima, Mitsuaki Katayama, Takeo Moriyama and Kiyoshi Sugimoto are among the names featured on an album aiming to shed a little light on the shadowy world of Japanese jazz clubs, tucked away in the neon backstreets. This music demands a wider audience and BBE are excited to deliver a landmark compilation, lifting the veil on this wonderful and mysterious area of the global jazz catalogue.
Tracklist:
Side A
Koichi Matsukaze Trio – Earth Mother
Takeo Moriyama Quartet with Shigeharu Mukai – North Wind*
Side B
Tohru Aizawa Quartet – Dead Letter
Eiji Nakayama – Aya’s Samba
Side C
Takao Uematsu – White Fire
George Otsuka Quintet – Sea Breeze*
Side D
Shintaro Quintet – A Blind Man
Mitsuaki Katayama – Unknown Point
Side E
Fumio Karashima – Little Island
Kiyoshi Sugimoto – Long Neal
Side F
Takeo Moriyama – Kaze
Terumasa Hino Meets Reggie Workman – Ode to Workman*
*These tracks are vinyl only, not on CD. More
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Colinda P
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Spirale
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Duminica Dupa Masa
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Blues-ul Trenului
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Cautari
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Reportajul Timpului
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Plutire
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Cvartetul De Jazz Paul Weiner - Colinda H
180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI
Tracklist:
A1. Colinda P – A2. Spirale – A3. Duminica Dupa Masa – A4. Blues-Ul Trenului
B1. Cautari – B2. Reportajul Timpului – B3. Plutire – B4. Colinda H
“Spirale”, initially released in 1976, is one of the essential recordings of Eastern European modal Jazz. The masterpiece recorded by Paul Weiner, a pianist from Timisoara, a city in Romania, has been transformed into a cult LP and not just because it is a source of samples.
Under exclusive license by Paul Weiner
_________________________________________________
credits
released April 28, 2023
Piano [Pian], Music By [Muzica] – Paul Weiner
Bass Guitar [Chitara Bas] – Béla Kamocsa
Drums [Baterie], Percussion [Percu?ie] – Gheorghe Hromadka
Flute [Flaut], Oboe [Oboi] – Liviu Butoi More
Tracklist:
A1. Colinda P – A2. Spirale – A3. Duminica Dupa Masa – A4. Blues-Ul Trenului
B1. Cautari – B2. Reportajul Timpului – B3. Plutire – B4. Colinda H
“Spirale”, initially released in 1976, is one of the essential recordings of Eastern European modal Jazz. The masterpiece recorded by Paul Weiner, a pianist from Timisoara, a city in Romania, has been transformed into a cult LP and not just because it is a source of samples.
Under exclusive license by Paul Weiner
_________________________________________________
credits
released April 28, 2023
Piano [Pian], Music By [Muzica] – Paul Weiner
Bass Guitar [Chitara Bas] – Béla Kamocsa
Drums [Baterie], Percussion [Percu?ie] – Gheorghe Hromadka
Flute [Flaut], Oboe [Oboi] – Liviu Butoi More
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Ronie & Central Do Brasil - Remelexo
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Ronie & Central Do Brasil - Atoa Atoa
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Ronie & Central Do Brasil - Albatroz
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Ronie & Central Do Brasil - Voce Nao Ser
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Ronie & Central Do Brasil - Falsa Baiana
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Ronie & Central Do Brasil - Visgo De Jaca
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Ronie & Central Do Brasil - Somente O Samba
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Ronie & Central Do Brasil - Madeira De Lei
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Ronie & Central Do Brasil - Deus Te Acompanhe
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Ronie & Central Do Brasil - Essa Mare
Sweet Soul Funk from 70s Brazil. Ronie aka Ronaldo Mesquita, the drummer of Bossa Três Combo! This album's got a smoother groove and luxurious use of Fender Rhodes, gliding alongside sweet samba soul arrangements in a mode that's a bit like some of the funkier 70s work by João Donato. Reissue on vinyl for the first time in a 180 gram heavyweight vinyl.
Licensed courtesy Ronaldo Mesquita
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Drums, Percussion – Ronie
Bass – Décio
Chorus – Raymundo Bittencourt, Sonia Burnier
Electric Piano – Jorjao
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Zé Carlos
Lead Vocals – Jayme Rocha, Loalwa
Percussion – Chacal
Producer – Raymundo Bittencourt More
Licensed courtesy Ronaldo Mesquita
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Drums, Percussion – Ronie
Bass – Décio
Chorus – Raymundo Bittencourt, Sonia Burnier
Electric Piano – Jorjao
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Zé Carlos
Lead Vocals – Jayme Rocha, Loalwa
Percussion – Chacal
Producer – Raymundo Bittencourt More
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Vecchio - Megaton (5:01)
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Vecchio - Renegade (5:05)
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Vecchio - Facade (3:18)
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Vecchio - Chabati (3:11)
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Vecchio - Green Hell (6:41)
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Vecchio - Boss (3:55)
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Vecchio - Nsambei (4:00)
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Vecchio - Waboco (3:29)
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Vecchio - Cult (4:37)
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Vecchio - Ngoma-ku (7:04)
Territories: Worldwide no restrictions
Format Notes:
Part of Music De Wolfe Reissue Campaign, 2023 first time reissue, 140g vinyl
Track List:
SIDE ONE
Megaton 5:01
Renegade 5:05
Facade 3:18
Chabati 3:11
Green Hell 6:41
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SIDE TWO
Boss 3:55
Nsambei 4:00
Waboco 3:29
Cult 4:37
Ngoma-ku 7:04
Release Notes:
Vecchio's Afro-Rock is one big horn-heavy, bass-blasting, Latin groove funk-rock party. Only now, you're all invited because this, ladies and gentleman, is officially...a grail no more. With copies currently starting at 400 Euros for an original, this beautifully presented reissue, part of Be With's fresh campaign with Music De Wolfe, is well overdue. A magnificent and somewhat obscure library set that's just a total, cohesive joy from start to finish, this here is the soundtrack to all your smokin' summer BBQs and communal cookouts.
Afro-Rock is the debut album by Argentine keyboardist Luis Vecchio. Recorded for the sound library label De Wolfe, the album is frequently mentioned in hushed reverence among the beat digger DJ collecting crowd. It features fiery brass charts, funky bass lines, fluttering flute, choppy organ and additional hand tribal percussion. The band let loose too and jam hard; yet there's a certain thread of solidity that runs throughout, the tracks just belong together, not disparate sound and rhythm experiments like some library records; this is just straight up, no messin', consistent funk-rock FIRE! Hips will sway, heads will nod to the steady vibes. It's insanely good.
The humid, building funk of the appropriately titled "Megaton" is a dramatic explosion of swirling, dazzling organ lines, ferocious beats and heavy horns throughout. It just don't stop. The tempo slows slightly for the deep and deeply addictive "Renegade". It's all heavy jazz horn refrains, always triumphant, coupled with devastating percussive breakdowns and killer guitar riffing. It's an insistent organ-led juggernaut. The frenetic "Facade", up next, is no less driving, horns high up in the mix over rattling percussion and brilliant organs lines. Just sensational. The bright "Chabati" is another glorious extension of the optimistic Vecchio sound, the organs wilder than ever before. The moody "Green Hell" is a real highlight and closes out the A-Side with some outrageously funky refrains - be it horns, organ or guitars - and is complimented by gorgeous flute work that galvanises the piece, elevating it to downright heavenly status.
Knowing full well that he's on to a surefire thing, Vecchio opens the flipside in much the same vein. Indeed, "Boss" is yet another uptempo highlight, a sensual orgy of proud horns, hand percussion and melodic flute playing over driving organ and guitars. It's followed by "Nsambei", which is rightly adored for its briefly open drum break, fantastically propulsive percussion breakdowns throughout and the jazzy, loose organ and guitar shreds. The bright "Waboco" ups the tempo and the pressure, hanging on one hell of a guitar hook and infectious horn refrain. Perhaps foreseeing how this album would come to be viewed, the aptly-titled "Cult" is possibly the finest song on the record. Which is saying something, because this record is insanely good. Riding a steady, confident organ groove straight out the gate, the kinda melancholic flute line over the top serves as a beautiful counterpoint which the horns often come in and imitate/riff off. Goddamn this is so so good, it needs to be played everywhere. The overwhelmingly mighty 7-minute jam "Ngoma-ku" rounds out this quite staggering record brilliantly in its heavy, mid-tempo blues with countless extended solos.
The audio for Afro Rock has been meticulously remastered by Be With regular Simon Francis, ensuring this release sounds better than ever. Cicely Balston's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry in Holland. The original, iconic sleeve has been restored here at Be With HQ as the finishing touch to this long overdue re-issue. More
Format Notes:
Part of Music De Wolfe Reissue Campaign, 2023 first time reissue, 140g vinyl
Track List:
SIDE ONE
Megaton 5:01
Renegade 5:05
Facade 3:18
Chabati 3:11
Green Hell 6:41
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SIDE TWO
Boss 3:55
Nsambei 4:00
Waboco 3:29
Cult 4:37
Ngoma-ku 7:04
Release Notes:
Vecchio's Afro-Rock is one big horn-heavy, bass-blasting, Latin groove funk-rock party. Only now, you're all invited because this, ladies and gentleman, is officially...a grail no more. With copies currently starting at 400 Euros for an original, this beautifully presented reissue, part of Be With's fresh campaign with Music De Wolfe, is well overdue. A magnificent and somewhat obscure library set that's just a total, cohesive joy from start to finish, this here is the soundtrack to all your smokin' summer BBQs and communal cookouts.
Afro-Rock is the debut album by Argentine keyboardist Luis Vecchio. Recorded for the sound library label De Wolfe, the album is frequently mentioned in hushed reverence among the beat digger DJ collecting crowd. It features fiery brass charts, funky bass lines, fluttering flute, choppy organ and additional hand tribal percussion. The band let loose too and jam hard; yet there's a certain thread of solidity that runs throughout, the tracks just belong together, not disparate sound and rhythm experiments like some library records; this is just straight up, no messin', consistent funk-rock FIRE! Hips will sway, heads will nod to the steady vibes. It's insanely good.
The humid, building funk of the appropriately titled "Megaton" is a dramatic explosion of swirling, dazzling organ lines, ferocious beats and heavy horns throughout. It just don't stop. The tempo slows slightly for the deep and deeply addictive "Renegade". It's all heavy jazz horn refrains, always triumphant, coupled with devastating percussive breakdowns and killer guitar riffing. It's an insistent organ-led juggernaut. The frenetic "Facade", up next, is no less driving, horns high up in the mix over rattling percussion and brilliant organs lines. Just sensational. The bright "Chabati" is another glorious extension of the optimistic Vecchio sound, the organs wilder than ever before. The moody "Green Hell" is a real highlight and closes out the A-Side with some outrageously funky refrains - be it horns, organ or guitars - and is complimented by gorgeous flute work that galvanises the piece, elevating it to downright heavenly status.
Knowing full well that he's on to a surefire thing, Vecchio opens the flipside in much the same vein. Indeed, "Boss" is yet another uptempo highlight, a sensual orgy of proud horns, hand percussion and melodic flute playing over driving organ and guitars. It's followed by "Nsambei", which is rightly adored for its briefly open drum break, fantastically propulsive percussion breakdowns throughout and the jazzy, loose organ and guitar shreds. The bright "Waboco" ups the tempo and the pressure, hanging on one hell of a guitar hook and infectious horn refrain. Perhaps foreseeing how this album would come to be viewed, the aptly-titled "Cult" is possibly the finest song on the record. Which is saying something, because this record is insanely good. Riding a steady, confident organ groove straight out the gate, the kinda melancholic flute line over the top serves as a beautiful counterpoint which the horns often come in and imitate/riff off. Goddamn this is so so good, it needs to be played everywhere. The overwhelmingly mighty 7-minute jam "Ngoma-ku" rounds out this quite staggering record brilliantly in its heavy, mid-tempo blues with countless extended solos.
The audio for Afro Rock has been meticulously remastered by Be With regular Simon Francis, ensuring this release sounds better than ever. Cicely Balston's expert skills have made sure nothing is lost in the cut whilst the records have been pressed to the highest possible standard at Record Industry in Holland. The original, iconic sleeve has been restored here at Be With HQ as the finishing touch to this long overdue re-issue. More
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Under exclusive License by Leila Pinheiro
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Electric Guitar – Hélio Capucci
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Bass – Luiz Alves
Drums – João Cortez
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Bass – Jamil Joanes
Percussion – Ariovaldo
Bagpipes – Mauricio Einhorn
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Arranged By – Luís Avelar, Dori Caymmi
Technician [Técnicos de Gravação] – Eduardo Ramalho
Mixed By – Célio Martins, Max Pierre
Liner Notes – Billy Blanco
Gravado nos Estúdios da Sigla - RJ
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180g. VINYL + HARD CARDBOARD COVER + OBI
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In 1970, Leila began her piano studies under the guidance of the legendary Guilherme Coutinho.
As part of celebrating the 40th anniversary of this important milestone in Brazilian music, Mad About Records presents a worldwide vinyl reissue for the first time.
Under exclusive License by Leila Pinheiro
Acoustic Guitar – Tunai, Toninho Horta, Alberto Arantes
Electric Guitar – Hélio Capucci
Electric Piano – Lincoln Olivetti
Guitar – Luiz Claudio, Hélio Capucci
Bass – Luiz Alves
Drums – João Cortez
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Bass – Jamil Joanes
Percussion – Ariovaldo
Bagpipes – Mauricio Einhorn
Producer [Direção de Produção] – Raymundo Bittencourt
Arranged By – Luís Avelar, Dori Caymmi
Technician [Técnicos de Gravação] – Eduardo Ramalho
Mixed By – Célio Martins, Max Pierre
Liner Notes – Billy Blanco
Gravado nos Estúdios da Sigla - RJ
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Joyce Hurley - How Are You Dreaming
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Side A:
A1. Left Alone
A2. What Would I Do If I Could Feel
A3. How Are You Dreaming
A4. Threedom Street
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B1. Maiden Voyage
B2. Blues For Joyce
B3. Sunbath
B4. Sambolé
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The first album was recorded in Sydney in 1978 by Joyce Hurley, who learned piano basics in the United States and is currently a European singer, pianist, and composer. Although it has been featured in many record guides and reviews as one of the coveted DJs for a long time, it was, for a long time, a rare LP much sought after by collectors. In addition to the standard number, it is composed of instrumental songs by David Martin Group, who serves as a backing, and Afro-Cuban numbers such as "Sambole'" and "Here and now” are the highlights and killer version of Herbie Hancock's “Maiden Voyage.
Joyce Hurley's first full-length release. Joyce was a Detroit-born singer who came to Sydney to study at the NSW Conservatorium and recorded this album with the David Martin Group while she was here. The album was recorded at Earth Media Studios in late 1977 and 1978.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Left Alone
A2. What Would I Do If I Could Feel
A3. How Are You Dreaming
A4. Threedom Street
Side B:
B1. Maiden Voyage
B2. Blues For Joyce
B3. Sunbath
B4. Sambolé
B5. Here And Now More
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