ROY AYERS NO STRANGER TO LOVE CD £19.95 Original Vinyl LP £15
This 1979 album sees Roy in fine form with one of his most accessible albums. Check the wicked groove of 'Don't Let Our Love Slip Away' with its Jazz Funk sound and gorgeous bass line.. 'Don't Stop The Feeling' is a dance floor filler, whilst 'Shake Up Pack Up It's Up' is a typically infectious Roy Ayers groover. Personal favourite is the definitive (in our opinion) version of Bobby Caldwell's 'What You Won't Do For Love' awesome!



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ROY AYERS CHANGE UP THE GROOVE CD £11.95
Roy's excellent 1974 album from a time when he was better known from his vibes playing more than singing. 'Change Up The Groove' and the fantastic 'Fikisha' are great funky jazz instrumentals with some great musicianship. The struttin 'When Is Real Real' and 'Boogie Back' are mid tempo grooves. 'Senstize' is an atmospheric soul track featuring Wayne Garfield on vocals, and there are good instrumental covers of 'Feel Like Making Love' and Stevie's 'Don't You Worry About A Thing' . Good album



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DENNIS COFFEY LIVE WIRE: WESTBOUND YEARS 1975 78 CD £13.95
Detroit's Dennis Coffey is a guitarist who will always be associated with Motown and the Funk Brothers. He recorded several solo albums in the 70's, this compilation covers his Westbound recordings. 'Wings Of Fire' is an awesome jazzy groove, whilst 'Wild Child' has a breakbeat vibe. On the disco side check 'Gimme That Funk (7” version), and 'Give Me That Love'. 2 step fans will love 'Someone Special' a Rare Groove favourite and the lesser known instrumental 'High On Love'.

VARIOUS ARTISTS (MIGHTY) SUPERFUNK VOL 6 CD £13.95 DBL LP £16.95
This 20 track compilation delves into obscure volts and has a more soulful feel to it than its predecessors. It will appeal to Modern and late 60s/ 70s Soul fans e.g. Gloria Lucas' One Sweet Song' and Kim Tamanga's 60's style 'Groovy Baby'. Compiled by Dean Rutland, the album includes several unreleased cuts like the raw 'Moving Woman' by 87th Off Broadway and Eleanor Rigby's 'Queen Of Losers'. Try also Marie Franklin's sstroming 'Bad Bad Woman Pt 1' hints of James Brown to the groove.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS WELCOME TO THE PARTY CD £13.95
Another excellent compilation from Jazzman brings together twelve of the labels most popular vinyl single release on one CD. On the Latin tip Har-You Percussion Group 'Welcome To The Party' and Ricardo Marrero's 'Babalonia' are classics. Try also Noro Morales Quintet's beautiful shuffling 'Saona' and Al Escobar's soul Boogaloo take on 'Tighten Up'. On the Jazz vocal side Della Reese's flamboyant 'It Was A Very Good Year', whilst Bobby Williams' Soul Brother Party' is a joyfully exhuberant

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YOUNG DISCIPLES CD £15.95
21 rare and raw soul tracks from Allan merry's East St Louis grass roots Young Disciples projects, released on the Yodi and Merry labels in the late 60's and early 70's. Highlights are Lavel Moore string laden modern soul mid tempo 'The World Is Changing', Sharon Clark's ballad 'I'm Not Afraid Of Love' and semi funky 'That's A Good Reason' , Ames Harris modern 'Checking Myself' , Dauphin Williams horn and string backed mid tempo 'I Love You', Bobby McNair 'Country Loving Country Style', Georgettes funky soul 'Would You Rather' and Debonettes 'Tears'.

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SOUL MESSAGES FROM DIMONA CD £15.95 DBL LP £17.95
16 Spiritual soul tracks recorded in Israel between 1975 and 1981 by Chicago and Detroit musicians along with native Black Hebrews. Soul Messengers tracks from their rare album are great especially the disco funk of 'Our Lord Our Savior' and the instrumental 'Victory' , the Kool and the Gang infl funky inst 'Heaven Of Heaven', the funky soul semi instrumental 'Burn Devil Burn' , the mid tempo ballad 'Gotta Proclaim' and the horn backed 'Equilibrium' with its uplighting harmonies. Tonistics 'Dimona' is a joyful horn backed mid tempo floater and 'Holding On' good uptempo funky soul. Sons Of The Kingdom 'Hey There' and 'Prince Of Zeal' have great harmonies. Very Interesting comp of uplifting 70's soul music.



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FINAL SOLUTION BROTHERMAN (ost) CD £15.95 LP £16.95
The previously unreleased soundtrack from a Blaxploitation film that was cancelled before shooting, recorded by a Chicago harmony soul group Final Solution in a similar style of the Notations. 'Brotherman' is a typical upper mid tempo Blaxploitation title song. 'Gotta Get Through To You' is a great almost 2 step mid tempo ballad, I'm Ready For Love' shoes off their harmonies to best effect, 'Never Coming Back Again' and 'Girl In My Life' are semi funky soul tracks, 'Where There's A Will' a good mid tempo and 'I Don't Care' and 'We Can Work It Out' are nice ballads. 'No Place To Run' is the funky instrumental 'Chase Scene' backdrop. Good album
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GROVER WASHINGTON JR SOUL BOX CD £11.95 Original Vinyl DBL LP £15
This set from 1973 preceded his classic 'Mister Magic'; originally a luxury double vinyl box set, the album shows the growing maturity of Grover as an artist and sax player. Two elongated covers of Soul cuts Marvin's 'Trouble Man' and the Temps 'Masterpiece' are funky Jazz opuses with wonderful orchestrations arranged by Bob James. 'Taurian Matador' is a little more leftfield but is still a superb cut. On Billie Holiday's 'Don't Explain', Grover's playing is particularly soulful; he was honing that warm sound that he was to become renowned for. Brilliant.



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ELLA WASHINGTON HE CALLED ME BABY CD £14.95
28 tracks from the deep soul singer recorded for Sound Stage 7 between 1967 and 1972, including nine previously unreleased. Ella possesses one of those great unique and powerful soul voices and excelled on ballads. Highlights are the great Womack ballad 'I Can't Afford To Lose Him', the Paul Kelly 'Starving For Love' the dead slow 'He Called Me Baby' which earned her a grammy nomination. Also check the big ballad 'Sit Down And Cry' and southern 'I Want To Walk Through This Life With You' and the mid tempo 'Stop Giving You My Man Away'. Best of the unreleased tracks are the Willie Hale written 'I'm Losing This Feeling' and 'Deeper'.
also available Original Vinyl LP 'Ella Washington' LP £40.
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TY KARIM COMPLETE TY KARIM CD £13.95
Ty Karim is known both for her 60's Northern soul monsters and her 70's modern soul and 2 steppers, all are included here plus some previously unreleased tracks. 'Lighten Up' is a killer 70's modern soul mid tempo dancer, the duet with George Griffin 'Keep On Doin Whatcha Doin' from 1980 is two step classic that also appeals To Modern soul fans, and there's a good unreleased version of Johnny Bristol/CB Overton 'If I Can't Stop', whilst 'It Takes Money' is more 80's boogie. The 60's tracks include some fantastic Northern Soul dancers like 'Lighten Up Baby' , 'You Really Make It Good To Me', 'You Just Don't Know', 'Help Me Get That Feeling Back Again and the crossover 'Wear Your Natural Baby' (the latter two recorded as Towana and Total Destruction), and the prev unreleased 'Ain't That Love Enough' which really tear it up. Very good compilation and a fitting tribute to an underground legend.

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ORIGINAL EIGHT MILE WESTBOUND RECORDS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CD £13.95
20 Tracks documenting Detroit's Westbound label as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Inc great soul tracks like Denise La Salle 'Trapped By A Thing Called Love' , Erasmus Hall 'Your Love Is My Desire' Clark Sisters 'You Brought The Sunshine Into my Life', Detroit Emeralds 'Feel The Need In me', Fantastic Four 'Alvin Stone' and Unique Blend's sought after modern soul dancer 'Yes I'm In Love'. Also the funkier side of the label is represented by Funkadelic 'I'll Bet You', Ohio Players 'Funky Worm', Robert Lowe 'Back To Funk'etc.

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ECCENTRIC SOUL TRAGAR AND NOTE LABLES DBL CD £23.95
50 Obscure raw soul tracks heralding from Atlanta recorded from 1968-76. Highlights are the 70's modern dancers Four Tracks 'Charade' and Young Divines 'Ain't That Sharp' and 'Deep In Your Heart', Eula Cooper's dancers 'Let Our Love Grow Higher' and 'Shake Daddy Shake' and her floater 'Try' and Nathan Wilkes dancer 'Strange Feeling'. Also check Sonia Ross orchestrated ballads 'Let Me Be Free' and 'Breaking My Heart', Langston And French 'Tumbling Down' and Tee Fletcher 'All Because Of You', and JJ Jones instrumental cover of James Brown 'I Can't Stand It'. Very Interesting comp.

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FIVE SPECIAL FIVE SPECIAL CD £14.95 Original Vinyl LP £15
Nice 1979 album that featured their big track 'Why Leave Us Alone' an orchestrated uptempo soul dancer with good harmonies and a relentless rhythm. Also includes a mid tempo groover 'It's A Beautiful Day', another dancer 'It's Such A groove Pt 11', 'Baby' which starts off slow then builds into a dancer and a good slow stepper 'You're Something Special'.

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TAKE ME TO THE RIVER SOUTHERN SOUL STORY 1961-77 3CD BOX £34.95
75 tracks with a 72 page booklet documenting the golden era of Southern Soul. Incl many of the major hits like Percy Sledge 'Man Loves A Woman', James Carr 'Dark End Of The Street', Otis Redding 'Try A little Tenderness', Etta James 'I'd Rather Go Blind' William Bell 'I Forgot To Be Your Lover', Luther Ingram 'If Loving You Is Wrong' Mille Jackson 'Hurts So Good' etcd along with many less well known but equally good tracks. Really Nicely presented, a good Christmas gift.


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ROY AYERS YOU SEND ME CD £11.95 Original Vinyl LP £15
On CD at last Roy's brilliant soulful album from 1978 that introduced Carla Vaughn's incredible voice to us. 'You Send Me' is a fantastic mellow version of the Sam Cooke classic with great strings showing Carla's incredible vocal range. 'I Wanna Touch You Baby' is another jazzy soul mid tempo duet with Roy and Carla intertwining. The uplifting 'Can't You See me' an all time classic jazz funk dancer has pulsating rhythm with Roy singing and playing the Vibes. 'Get On Up Get On Down' is another great jazz funker whilst 'Everytime I See You' and 'And Don't You Say No' are mellow steppers. Great album that appeals to soul folk and jazz funkers.


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EDDIE RUSS SEE THE LIGHT/TAKE A LOOK AT YOURSELF CD £12.95
2 FOR £25
These two great jazz funk albums from Keyboardist Eddie are on CD for the first time. 'Zaius' is a magical track that has retained it popularity and one of the genre's best ever track. The uptempo cover of EWF 'See The light' really kicks and 'Poko Nose' is another funk groove oriented track, whilst 'Stop It now' is a disco dancer. 'Take A Look At Yourself' is a powerhouse j/f dancer fr Jackie Holiday , who also does a great job of 'Don't Ask My Neighbours'. 'I Heard That' is a rare groove monster cover of Quincy's track, and 'Tea Leaves' and 'I Want To Be Somebody' are also j/f dancers. Great to have them available again
also available 'See The Light' Original Vinyl LP £35, 'Take A Look At Yourself' Original LP £30.


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LIGHT OF THE WORLD ROUND TRIP (PLUS BONUS) CD £6.95
5 for £25
Light Of The World's classic 1981 album on CD for the first time. The album was recorded in LA with Side Effect's Augie
Johnson at the helm the sound is more like a West coast US band than UK, it is an acknowledged Jazz Funk Classic and quite probably the best album ever recorded by a UK Funk band. 'Time' is an urgent uptempo JF dancer with a great driving bassline and horns, the delightful 'London Town' an all time classic a mid tempo stepper that has a Mizell feel to it on which the trumpet sounds like Donald Byrd and great Vibes as well. 'I'm So Happy' and 'I Walk The Streets Alone' are dreamy downtempo tracks. 'The soulful uptempo 'More Of Myself' has great vocals from Miki Howard, whilst 'Visualize Yourself' and 'Pete's Crusade' are great instrumental jazz funk groover's, and 'Something For Nothing'is another good uptempo number. This album still sounds fresh and is augmented by tracks from the recent Beggar & Co live at the Jazz Café inc a great version of 'Bahia De Palma'. Fantastic.

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PHYLLIS HYMAN CAN'T WE FALL IN LOVE AGAIN CD £12.95 (FROM MID OCT)
Classicx Phyllis album from 1982. The albyum includes two great Rare Groove/ 2 Steppers in 'Don't Tell Me tell Her' and 'You Sure Looked Good To Me'. On the upswing check 'I Ain't Asking' and the single 'You Sure Look Good To Me. Includes bonus tracks. Part produced by Norman Connors and part produced by Chuck Jackson.

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SOUL ECSTASY CD £12.95
Ralph Tee indulges with some of his favourite tracks from the late 70's and early 80's putting many of them on CD for the first time and making a really good compilation. Highlights are Patti Labelle's breezy modern dancer 'Alright With Me', Gayle Adams string laden 'Let's Go All The Way' , Damaris version of 'What About My Love' and Breakwater's 'Say You Love Me Girl' are the most instantly recognisable. Ronnie McNeir's good rare dancer 'Good Side Of Your Love' , Ronnie Dyson's 'I Want To Be Where You Are', Beau Williams 'If Youre ready' and Champaign 'Can You Find The Time' are also good dancers. For the two steppers Isley Brothers 'Here We Go Again' , Major Harris 'How Do You take your Love will appeal. Great comp.
also available Ronnie McNeir 'Good Side Of your love' 7” £6


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WEE YOU CAN FLY MY AREOPLANE CD £14.95
Reissue of an extremely rare soul album recorded in Columbus Ohio in 1976/7, with extra tracks. .Considering it obscurity it is an incredibly sophisticated well produced and recorded album that has shades of Stevie all over it, which are especially evident on the melodic mid tempo title track, 'I'm All Changed' and 'We Could Get it Together'. The outstanding track is 'Try Me' presented in both the original modern soul dancer 45 and the more melodic album versions. 'I Luv You' is another dancer and the mid tempo 'Leavin You Alone' and ballads 'Alone', 'Find Me Love Me' and 'I Want To Show You' are good ballads.
A real Find.

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DENISE LASALLE A LITTLE BIT NAUGHTY ABC/MCA YEARS DBL CD £13.95
This excellent 24 track comp is drawn from her 6 albums she recorded for ABC and MCA from 1976 to 1981, after she left Westbound. Highlights are the brilliant mid tempo modern soul dancer 'Tighten Up On Your Good Thing', the modern dancer 'I Get What I Want', and the string laden mid tempo shufflers 'I'm Back To Collect' and 'Before You Take it To The Streets' and the heavily orchestrated 'Got Myself A Handyman.. Denise always excelled on the ballads and 'Sit Down And Hurt Awhile', 'Love Me Right', 'One Life To Live', 'Feet Don't Fail Me', 'You Ought'a Thank Me', 'Too little In Common To Be Lovers', 'You'll Never Get My man' and 'Fool Me Good' (similar rhythm to sexual healing) won't disappoint.

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TYRONE DAVIS DO YOU FEEL IT- THE REAL SOUL OF TYRONE DAVIS CD £12.95 2 cds for £25
15 classic Tyrone Davis tracks (many on CD for the first time) recorded 1977-85 primarily for Columbia. .Tyrone always excelled on the mid tempo two steppers and included here are his classics 'In The Mood', 'Never Stop Loving You', 'Overdue', 'Aint Nothing I Can Do' and 'I Just Can't Keep On Going' and slower 'Be With Me' 'Love Ain't Over There', and 'I'm Still in Love With You'. The modern soul dancers 'Just My Luck', 'I'm Gonna Satisfy You , 'I Wont Let Go' and 'Do You Feel It' are also quality tracks. Great Timeless Soul from a great soul singer. Essential.


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LAMONT DOZIER WORKING ON YOU CD £12.95 LP £9.95 2 cds for £25
Lamont's 1981 Columbia album has been often overshadowed by his classic 70's recordings, but is actually a really good album. 'Starting Over' is a great mid tempo track that must rank amongst his best, 'I'm A Believer' is a classic rare groove 2 stepper and 'Why' a good slower 2 stepper. 'You Got Me Wired Up' is another rare groove floater, , 'Nobody Told Me' a modern soul dancer, 'Working On You' a mellow mid tempo and 'Too Little Too Long' a good ballad. Really Solid Soul album.


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FABULOUS COUNTS JAN JAN CD £14.95 LP £9.95
This rare late 60's instrumental Funk album defines its era raw, powerful and full-on. The title cut (covered by Grant Green) is a Funk classic with its Hammond, catchy riffs and phat drum beat. A gritty organ led take of James Brown 'It's A Mans Mans Mans World' is followed by a swinging jazzy Funk spin on Sly's 'Simple Song'. Try also Johnnie Taylor's 'Who's Making Love' and a breezy version of Young Holt's hit 'Soulful Strut'. The original cuts like the ultra quick 'Dirty Red', the heavier 'Scrambled Eggs' and the Afro tinged 'Girl From Kenya' sound like early Kool And The Gang or a rougher Funk Inc.


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TEENA MARIE WILD AND PEACEFUL LTD ED CD £11.95
Teena's debut album from 1979 with bonus tracks. The album featuring Rick James and the Stone City Band and includes her big hit and typically James funky disco dancer 'I'm Just A Sucker For Your Love', and 'Don't Look Back' which is in a similar vien. The killer track is 'Déjà vu' a beautiful tracks that starts slow and builds to mid tempo on which Teena really stretches her voice. 'I'm Gonna Have My Cake And Eat It Too' is a little jazzier with nice sax backing on which Teena also excels vocally. 'I |Can't Love Anymore' is a good ballad. The unreleased bonus tracks incl another funky dancer 'You Got The Love' and a version of Brenda Holloway's 'Every Little Bit Hurts' a great ballad ft Rick James.


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ARETHA FRANKLIN LIVE IN PHILLY 1972 LTD ED CD £14.95
To hear Aretha live at the peak of her career on this previously unreleased album is a privilege and underlines how powerful her voice was and why she was crowned 'Queen Of Soul', its pretty awesome stuff. The full brassy band are very together, it must have been some show. All the classics are here 'Rock Steady', 'Day Dreamin', 'Think', 'Spanish Harlem', 'Respect', 'Don't Play That Song' 'Chain Of Fools', 'Oh Me Oh My', 'April Fools' and a great version of Womack's 'That's The Way I feel About You'. The show was part of an industry concert thank you to black DJ's, it makes you wish you'd been there.

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HANK BALLARD - YOU CANT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN- JAMES BROWN SESSIONS CD £12.95 ltd LP £12.95
First time on CD or Reissue Vinyl for this rare 1969 album augmented by six non album sinlges to give the complete James brown productions of Hank. The funkier album tracks 'How You Gonna Get Respect' , 'With Your Sweet Lovin Self', 'Unwind Yourself' , 'Come on Wit It' and 'Funky Soul Train are typical JB late 60's grooves backed by The Dapps. The singles 'Butter Your Popcorn' , 'Blackenized' a brilliant jazzy soul floater with soical commentary lyrics, 'Annie Had A baby' , 'Finger Poppin Time' and his rare groove classic 'From The Love Side' complete the special limited Vinyl Edition and enchance the CD. The CD also includes the alternative take 7" version of 'Gonna Get Respect', the funky 'You're So Sexy' and the ballads 'Teardrops on Your Letter' , 'Slip Away' ,' Which Way Should I Turn' 'Are You Lonely Tonight' and 'Woman is a Man'sBest Friend' showing off Hank's bluesy soulful vocals. The remastering from the original tapes makes these songs sound incredibly fresh. A must for all JB and Funk fans.


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NIGHTIME LOVERS VOL 8 CD £14.95
The eight volume of this popular 80's boogie series features some good in demand tracks. The highlights are Krystol 'After The Dance Is Through' , Legion's slave inspired 'Guarantee', Charades 'Gimme The Funk', Cool Runners 'Play The game', Margie Joseph 'Knockout' , Carl Anderson 'Magic' and best of all Rome Jefferies 'Good Love'. other artists incl Caviar, Karen Young, Direct Drive, Mona Raye and Black Ivory. one of the best in the series.
also available Nightime Lovers Vol 1 - 7 CD £14.95 each


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DISCO GIANTS VOL 3 DBL CD £15.95
Another 20 80's club tracks. highlights are Ritchie Family 'I'll Do My Best', Gwen Guthrie 'It Should Have Been You' . Manhattans 'Crazy', Odyssey 'inside Out', Lisa Lsia And Cult Jam ' I Wonder If i Take You Home', David Joseph 'You Cant Hide Love', High Fashion 'Feelin Lucky Lately' , Billy Ocean 'Nights' , One Way 'Mr Groove' and Yarborough and Peoples 'Dont Stop The Music' . good comp
also available Disco Giants Vol 1 & 2 £15.95 each.


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VARIOUS ARTISTS VARIATIONS IN TIME CD £13.95 LP £14.95
This excellent Jazz compilation comprises of largely unknown artists and tracks. It is a voyage of discovery; 13 tracks that document some of the underground and Spiritual Jazz from the last 25 years or so. The Avram Fefer Trio's 'Loss For Flo' is a eclectic and quirky 8 minute opus. The hypnotic Eastern flavoured 'Forks Of The Wa' from Follow Follow is a real masterpiece with Afro tinges too. Leftfield Funk Jazz drives The Medusas' 'Son Of Mr Bulldog'. On the Latin side, check the infectious 'Yoyo from Ric'key Pageot & Jazzma. The spoken word 'Nightmare Bush It Whirl' by Amina and Amiri Baraka is an understated groove using the melody of Stevie's 'All I Do' but is inspirational. Also on the spoken word tip Return Of The Medicine Men 'We Need Love' has a message for us all. Compiled by DJ Andy Williams, proceeds of this release will go to The Tyndale ST George's Community Centre in Montreal.


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VARIOUS ARTISTS ON THE SPOT VOL 2 CD £13.95 LP £13.95
This excellent compilation documents 60's Danish Jazz. Most of the album is in the Hard Bop/ modal vein and will appeal to lovers of Blue Note from that period especially on Jazz Kvintet 60's 'Vacker Flicker'. Finn Savery's 'Night And Day' has an eastern flavour and the delightful 'B's Waltz' by Bent Jaedig is another highlight. US exile Sahib Shihab contributes 'Charade', which is typically evocative of his work. 11 tracks in total which echo the breezy 60's Jazz sound.

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KON AND AMIR PRESENT OFF TRACK VOL 2 DBL CD £14.95
11 rare and obscure underground disco funk tracks from the late 70's on CD1 are matched with 12 even rarer afrobeat/funk tracks. CD1 is stronger and includes many tracks i'd never heard but was impressed with. Angelo Tinsley 'Get Down With Me', Fabulous Conti Family 'You Got Me Goin Baby', Venise 'Dont Think About it', Jay W MacGhee 'Turn me On' , Phillip And Lloyd 'Keep on Moving' , Sparkle 'Let Yourself Go' and the latin infl Eddie Benitez 'We Are The Same' are the highlights and are good underground tracks that probably didnt circulate much out of Queens NY when originally released. If yuo liked the recent Amercian Boogie Down cmop youll love these. Best of the afrobeat tracks are Super Boire Band 'Samba' and Earl Rodney 'Midnight Man'.



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JEFF LORBER FUSION JEFF LORBER FUSION CD £14.95
JEFF LORBER FUSION SOFT SPACE CD £14.95
Jazz Funk/ Smooth Jazz legend's first two funky sets recorded originally for Inner City are now out on CD. 'Jeff Lorber Fusion' includes the bright 'Deva Samba' and the slower, more deliberate 'Glisten'. Try also the Jazz Funk of 'Lift Off' and the interestingly tempo 'River Winds'. 'Poppin' is a fine slice of funky Jazz that appeared on only the original version of the LP.
On 'Soft Space', check 'The Samba' a self explanatory slice of Latin tinged Fusion. 'Black Ice', 'Swing Funk' and subtler riff laden 'Curtains' are all brilliant examples of Jazz Funk (from 1978). The oft sampled 'Proteus' is a driving groove laden piece, possibly Jeff's finest cut!


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TOMMY TATE HOLD ON JACKSON SESSIONS AND UNRELEASED CD £14.95
Tommy is one of those great soul singers who cut many great southern soul sides but never achieved the fame or acclaim he deserved. His deep soulful voice is at home on this collection of tracks mainly recorded in 1979 although there are a few 60's and early 70's tracks thrown in. 'Friend Of Mine' is a great bluesy soul mid tempo with nice Rhodes, 'Little Boy' is an uplifting dancer, and the modern soul mid tempo 'I Cant Do Enough For Ya Baby' and 'Do You Think There's A Chance' are also highlights. The ballads 'Get It Over Anyway' and 'Hold On' and the emotive 'Peace Is All We Need' and mid tempo 'I'd Really Like To Know' are also strong. Best of the unreleased tracks are the gutsy 'Solid Straight And Sound' and 'So Hard To Let A Good Thing Go'
also recommended 'I'm So Satisifed -Complete Koko recordings CD £13.95


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MAIN INGREDIENT I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU/SHAME ON THE WORLD CD £13.95
First time on CD for these two Main Ingredient albums. 'I only' produced by Patrick Adams in 1981 incl the Boogie dancers 'Evening Of love' (popular on the 'modern soul scene', 'Party People', 'Save Me' and 'Only' plus the mid tempo 'All Because Of You'. 'Shame from 1975 incl the 70's modern dance 'Shame On The World' and 'Put Your Love In My Hands', the ballad 'Let Me Prove My love To You' (sampled by Alicia Keys), and 'Over You' a nice mid tempo with spoken word intro. The bonus track 'Spoiled' is a good version of Ben E King's 2 stepper .
also highly recommended 'Spinning Around The hits CD £13.95


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JERRY RAGAVOY STORY – TIME IS ON MY SIDE CD £13.95
Many of the best songs from Songwriter arranger and producer Ragovoy ‘s 50 year career. Lorraine Ellison ‘Stay With Me’ is an acknowledged classic a featuring Jerry’s trademark strings, horns and ‘big’sound. Garnett Mimms ‘Cry Baby’ is another mid 60’s ballad and Pat Thomas ‘I Cant Wait Until I See my Baby’s face’ another 60’s gem. Carl Hall is represented by two tracks his ’67 beat ballad ‘You Don’t Know Nothing About Love’ and his ’73 mid tempo classic ‘What About You’ showing what a great singer he was. Lou Courtney’s great ‘What Do You Want Me To Do’ is from his ’74 album, possibly the best Jerry produced. Dionne Warwick ‘Move Me No Mountain’ from ’75 and Major Harris lesser known ‘Pretty Red Lips’ are also classy tracks. There’s enough great tracks on this comp for everyone.
also highly recommended Lou Courtney ‘I’m In Need Of love CD £12.95 LP £12.95


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BOBBY WOMACK BEST OF THE SOUL YEARS £11.95
Bobby is one of the all time great soul singers and this superb compilation of arguable his most productive period from 1968-75 recorded in Muscle Shoals defines his soul and creativity. Tracks like the uptempo 'Across 110th street' , 'I Can Understand It', 'Looking For A Love' and Check It Out' are classics. Womack excels on the mid tempo and ballads and 'Woman's Got To Have it', 'That's The Way I Feel About Cha', 'You're Welcome Stop On By', 'im In Love', 'Harry Hippie', 'Im Through Trying To Prove My Love For You' , Daylight' and the fantastic 'Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out' are testimony to that. Also check it it when he gets funky on 'Communication' .Excellent
also highly recommended 'Home Is Where The Heart Is/Pieces' CD £12.95 Roads Of Life CD £12.95


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VARIOUS - ON THE CORNER: Covers the Jazz Funk 70's period, 20 tracks including Gene Harris 'Losalamatolovesong', Donald Byrd 'Love's So Far Away', Bobbi Humphrey 'Chicago Damn' and 'Fun House', Ronnie Laws 'Always There' and Bobby Hutcherson's 'People Make The World Go Round'. This era often gets overlooked in the history of Blue Note; that would be a big mistake as the the Mizell Brothers produced tracks sound especially fresh in 2008.

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VARIOUS - FUNK JAZZ BROTHERS: Focuses on the period between 60's Hard Bop and 70's Jazz Fusion. The funky Soul Jazz includes many organ Jazz workouts such as Lou Donaldson 'Hot Dog', Lonnie Smith 'I Can't Stand It' and Jack McDuff 'Butter For You Popcorn'. Also includes 3 Grant Green cuts 'In The Middle', 'Let The Music Take Your Mind' and 'I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing' and 2 unreleased Bobby Hutcherson tunes 'Inner City Blues' and 'Family Affair'.



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VARIOUS - AFRICAN RHYTHMS: Africa influenced many of Blue Note's greatest names in the Hard Bop/ Modal period. These 17 tracks document some of the most inspired including Jackie McLean 'Appointment In Ghana', Lee Morgan 'Afreaka' and 'Mr Kenyatta', Art Blakey 'Africaine' and Solomon Ilori 'Yaba E'. Also check the latter Donald Byrd cut 'Kofi' only released in the 90's, though recorded 25 years earlier.



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VARIOUS - NEW YORK IS OUR HOME: Hardcore 50's Hard Bop prvided the foundation for the label's greatness and the Blue Note sound. Whilst the music sounds more raw than the 60's Bop, it has an edgy quality that the more better produced latter albums sometimes overpowered. Includes classic like Kenny Dorham 'Minor Holiday', Sonny Rollins 'Misterioso' and Horace Silver 'Doodlin' alongside lesser known contributions from Kenny Burrell, Elmo hope, Louis Smith 20 cuts in all


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SUNBURST BAND HERE COMES THE SUNBURST BAND CD £13.95
SUNBURST BAND UNTIL THE END OF TIME CD £13.95
The first two in demand Sunburst Band CD's are available again for a short time. 'Here Comes' incl the upbeat 'New York City Woman' and 'Master Rocker' and the mid tempo grooves 'U Make Me So Hot', 'Do You really Love Me' and 'What's Your Sign'. The superior 'Until' inc the uptempo 'We Will Turn You On', 'Twinkle', 'Fly Away' , 'Just Do It' and title track plus the modern soul dancer 'Everyday'.
Many of the songs use riffs from jazz funk classics so sound familiar but fresh.
UNTIL THE END OF TIME
HERE COMES THE SUNBURST BAND

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also available our biggest selling album of 2008 'Moving With The Shakers'

SUNBURST BAND- MOVING WITH THE SHAKERS CD £11.95
Fantastic mainly uptempo album combining 70's and early 80's influences with a contemporary sound, featuring the vocals of Leroy Burgess, Taka Boom, Pete Simpson and others. Highlights are the disco/funk of 'Our Lives Are Shaped', 'Sitting On Top Of The World', 'Days Gone By' and 'Put A Lyric In it' (which could have been recorded on prelude circa 79-80). 80's boogie style is represented by 'Survivin' and 'Fashion', the 4 Hero-esq 'Journey To The Sun' and 'Turn It Out' also score well. There's some good instrumentals 'Dusk' , 'Monterey' and 'Free Bass', and the 2 step title track. Best of all though is the Norman Whitfield influenced shifter 'Man Of War'. Probably the best retro-sounding album of recent times and one of the albums of the year.

EMOTIONS SINCERELY CD £12.95
Reissue of 1984 album recorded for the Red Label, plus 3 tracks from their 1985 Motown album 'If I Only Knew'. 'All Things Come in Time' is a nice mid tempo dancer and typical of their earlier EWF produced material. The 2 step ballads 'You're The One (prod by Osborne And Giles), 'You Know I'm The One' , 'I Can Do Anything' and 'Eternally' are the other highlights. The ballads 'Good Times' and 'Giving You All I Got' and the 80's boogie 'You're The Best' are also worth checking.

BARKAYS NIGHTCRUSIN CD £14.95
One of their best albums, this boogie outing comes from 1981. Barkays always reflected the sound of the time and on this album they were heavily influenced by Rick James. 'Nightcrusin' , 'Hit And Run', 'Freaky behaviour' and 'Traffic Jammer' are all typically RJ uptempo numbers. But it's the two steppers that this album is best known for , 'the horn backed 'Feels Like Im Fallin In Love' is a classic mid tempo stepper, whilst the slower 'Unforgetable Dream' has a Commodores influence.
Also available original Nightcrusin Vinyl Lp £15 , Injoy CD £13.95

MILLIE JACKSON SOUL FOR THE DANCEFLOOR CD £13.95
22 of Millie's more dancefloor oriented tracks inc the unreleased mixes 'If That Don't Turn You On', 'You Cant Stand The Thought Of Another Man Loving Me' along with classics like 'Breakaway', 'House For Sale', 'Don't Send Nobody Else', 'My Man A Sweet Man', 'Love Doctor', 'Ask Me What You Want', 'Something Bout Cha' and lesser known 'How Can I Make Sweet Love To You', 'Were Gonna Make It' ,
'I Miss Ya'. Also incl the mid tempo 'Rising Cost Of love' , 'Put Something Down On It' and 'You Cant Turn Me Off'. Classic uptempo 70's soul
Also recommended 'Caught Up','Still Caught Up' ,'Feels So Good' and 'Feelin Bitchy' CD £9.95 each

HAROLD MELVIN/BLUENOTES BLACK AND BLUE CD £16.95
Classic 1973 album that helped establish the Philadelphia International label. It features the fantastic voice of Teddy Pendergrass and Inc the up tempo hits 'The Love I Lost' and 'Satisfaction Guaranteed' along with the less known typically Philly mid tempo 'Is There A Place For Me' that builds and builds. The ballads 'I'm Weak For You', It All Depends On You' and 'Concentrate On Me' are also strong.

NEW JAP JAZZ ALBUMS - £16.95 each
RODNEY FRANKLIN IN THE CENTRE
RODNEY FRANKLIN YOU'LL NEVER KNOW
RONNIE FOSTER- LOVE SATELLITE
BOBBI HUMPHREY FREESTYLE
CHOCOLATE JAM CO SPREAD OF THE FUTURE
WAHWAH WATSON ELEMENTARY

Six nice Japanese reissues include two of Rodney Franklin's finest pieces of work. 'In The Center' includes the wonderful 'I Like The Music Make It Hot' featuring Freddie Hubbard, and the latin ‘Spanish Flight’. 'You'll Never Know' features the Jazz Funk classic 'The Groove' and a wonderful atmospheric mid-tempo tune 'Felix Leo'.
Ronnie Foster's ‘Love Satellite ' was his first album for Columbia and includes 'Midnight Plane' and his version of 'Nassau Bay'. Bobbi Humphrey's 'Freestyle' was her second Epic album from 1978 and features the Jazz Funk of 'Home Made Jam' on which STevie Wonder guests on Harminica, 'Freestyle' and 'Sunset Burgundy'. Wah Wah Watson's only set 'Elementary' features his take on Herbie Hancock's 'Bubbles'. Ndugu's Chocolate Jam Co's album is under-rated and has three especially strong tracks the uptempo 'This Time' plus the mid-tempo 'Just As You Are' and 'Don't Leave Me Now, Stay With Me'.

MARGIE JOSEPH - FEELING MY WAY £12.95
MARGIE JOSEPH- SWEET SURRENDER CD £12.95
MARGIE JOSEPH- HEAR THE WORDS FEEL THE FEELING CD £12.95
MARGIE JOSEPH MARGIE CD £12.95
MARGIE JOSEPH- MARGIE JOSEPH CD £12.95
MARGIE JOSEPH READY FOR THE NIGHT CD £12.95

Margie made some really good albums in the mid 70's but stood in the shadow of Aretha at Atlantic and didn't get the exposure she deserved.
Johnny Bristol prod 'Feeling My Way' is a great album inc the modern soul 'Come On Back To Me Lover' and 'He Came Into My Life' and the floater 'I Feel My Love Getting Stronger'. Arif Mardin prod 'Sweet Surrender' inc the great floater 'Riding High' and the mid tempo dancer 'Come With me', Margie feat the killer two step 'Stay Still' and 'I Cant Move No Mountains' and Margie Joseph feat the ballad 'I'm So Glad I'm Your Woman' and a good cover of 'Lets Stay Together'.
Lamont Dozier prod 'Hear The Words' inc the dancer 'Turn The Light Off' , the upper mid tempo 'Why'D You Lie' and the ballad title track. The 80's 'Ready For The Night' prod by Narada Michael Walden inc the boogie 'Midnight Lover' and 2-stepper 'Its Gonna Be Me and You'.

WEBSTER LEWIS CDS £12.95 EACH
ON THE TOWN
TOUCH MY LOVE
8 FOR THE 80'S
LET ME BE THE ONE
All of Webster's Epic albums are now out on CD. His 1976 debut 'On The Town' includes the brilliant floater 'Do It With Style' bassline! Also check the instrumental Disco Jazz of 'On The Town' and tHe Love Unlimited Orchestra like 'Saturday Night Steppin Out'.
'Touch My Love', probably the strongest of the four features the legendary Latin Jazz Funk opus 'Barbara Ann' plus the haunting 'Hideaway', the 14 min symphonic 'seasons' and the beautiful title song. 4 bonus cuts include a wicked slice of Jazz Funk 'Japanese Umbrella' and the enticing 2 Step groove of 'Spirit Of Love'. The EWF sounding 'Give Me Some Emotion' is stand out from '8 For The 80's, but check the bass led mid-tempo groover 'The Love You Give To Me'. Dancers 'Go For It', 'I Want To Blow' and 'You Deserve To Dance' are perfect illustrations of the sound of 1980.
The following year 'Let Me Be The One' was released and includes another Latin tinged masterpiece 'El Bobo'. The upbeat 'Flying High', 'You Are My Life' and 'Dancer' will move your feet, whilst the early 80's Soul of 'Love won't Harm No One' will appeal to lovers of that era's music. But it is the two bonus cuts that feature an unnamed vocalist sounding uncaanily like Phyllis Hyman on the exquisite 'Boston' and the upbeat 'Reach Out'.

MARY GRESHAM VOICE FROM THE SHADOWS CD £14.95
Mary released a few 45's for Abet in the late 60's like the stompers 'Going Thru The Changes' and 'Motivation' but its her unreleased material from 72-73 for Wishbone that really makes this album so good.  The modern soul 'I'll Never Let You Walk Alone' , the modern dancers 'You've Never Really Lived' and 'So Many Ways' and the southern-ish 'You've Been Doing Wrong For So Long' are top drawer stuff.  The ballads 'Leaving Me', 'I Want To Be Loved' , Color Of Man'and the mid tempo 'Just Me And You' are also strong and there's a  good cover of Bill Withers 'Use Me'.  A Real Find.

SOUL SURVIVORS  SOUL SURVIVORS CD £16.95
Renowned for the 2 Step classic 'City Of Brotherly Love', this Gamble-Huff production is full of Latino style Soul .  Upbeat cuts like 'Everything's Changing' and 'and 'What It Takes' vie with the typically Philly sounding 'Soul To Soul'.  Try also the funky 'Beedo', the jazzy 'Your Love' and the lilting ballad 'Lover To Me'.  The band includes Neil Larsen on keyboards.

DORIS DUKE WOMAN CD £9.95
This albvum was recorded in London for Contempo in 1974 , backed by Ultrafunk and The Armada Orchestra. Deep Soulful voiced Doris is perfectly suited to the cover of Marlena's 'Woman Of The Ghetto' the mid tempo modern soul 'Pick Up The Pieces' and the southern 'Hey Lady' and 'Full Time Woman'. She also turns the Supremes 'Love Is Here Now You're Gone' into a poignant ballad and has a philly dancer in Gamble/Huff's 'A Little Bit \Of Your Love' on this diverse album.
Also recommended 'Im A Loser/A Legend In Her Own Time' CD £13.95

SOUL CHILDREN FINDERS KEEPERS CD £16.95
1976 album on Epic from the ever reliable Soul Children includes the uptempo stomper's 'Highway', 'A Little Understanding' and 'Finders Keepers', and the modern soul mid tempo 'Merry Go Round' and even better 'We Got To Get Our Thing Together. The Soul Children have always recorded great ballads and this album includes the midtempo 'Midnight Sunshine'and more gentle 'If You Move I'll Fall', 'Im Just A Shoulder To Cry On' and 'One Broken Home For Sale' also check the bonus cut 'Where Is Your Woman Tonight'. classic 70's soul
Also recommended Friction/Best of Both Worlds and Genesis/Soul Children CD's £13.95 .

O'JAYS  VERY BEST OF CD £6.95 
15 classics inc 'Love Train' 'Now That We've Found Love' 'Backstabbers', 'Time To Get Dwon', 'Deeper In love' , 'Put your Hands Together', 'Give the People What They Want' and full length versions of 'I Love Music' , 'For the Love Of Money' and 'Living For The Weekend'.
All time classic O'jays albums BACKSTABBERS,  'SHIP AHOY and FAMILY REUNION £9.95 each

LOU RAGLAND – UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER CD £12.95 LP £12.95
Excellent and extremely rare 1977 raw soul album incl the great mid tempo ‘Understand Each Other’ that really builds with wailing sax’s at the end. The Willie Mitchell style ‘What Happened To The Feeling’ and the mid tempo ballad ‘Its Got To Change’ are also good and the in demand 70’s northern dancers ‘Since You Said You’d Be Mine’ and ‘What Should I Do’  will keep the feet moving.

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