NATURAL FOUR – NATURAL FOUR/HEAVEN RIGHT HERE ON EARTH CD £12.95 (FROM MID MAR)
Two great albums of harmony group soul recorded for Curtom in 1974 and '75, produced by Leroy Hutson and Rich Tufo. 'Can This Be Real ' is a really good harmony ballad, 'You Bring Out The Best In Me' a mid tempo shuffler and 'Try Love Again' an orchestrated 2 stepper. 'What's Happening Now' and 'Things Will Be Better Tomorrow' are social commentary mid tempo's. 'Heaven Right Here On Earth'
is a quality Hutson track, 'Count On Me' a nice 2- stepper and 'Give Love A Try' a great ballad.
Bonus tracks incl their cover of Curtis 'Eddie Should Have Known Better' and the dancers 'I Think I Found That Girl' and 'Get it Over With'. Classic Sophisticated 70's soul.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS – PEOPLES POTENTIAL FAMILY ALBUM CD £12.95
The People’s Potential was a label from the Washington DC area.  Very little information on the label, but if you like late 70’s Discofied Funk/ Soul or early 80’s grooves, then this could be for you.  Highlights include Minority Band’s ‘Live’, the catchy ‘Get The Feelin’ from TMS.  Also check Ballplayers’ ‘Universal Language’.  Try Caprice’s ‘Candy Man’ and George Smallwood’s ‘You Know I Love You’.

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GEORGE SMALLWOOD – JUST FOUR YOU CD £13.95 LP £19.95 (very ltd)
Re-issue of an extremely rare soul album originally released privately in 1981 by the blind soul singer from Washington DC.. Inc the funky ‘Funk By The Pound’, the ballads ‘Best Love Of My life’ and ‘Listen To The Rain’ along with dancer ‘Lady Disco’. CD incl 4 bonus tracks incl the soul dancer ‘Hey Mama’ and the beautiful mid tempo ‘Touching Is My Thing’.

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JEWEL BASS/ DOROTHY MOORE – MALACO SOUL SISTERS CD £14.95
2 southern Soul sisters who recorded for Malaco.  Jewel Bass released a few singles for the label over a about 6 years including the ballad ‘All Good Things Must Come To An End’ plus the ‘Mr Big Stuff’ like ‘I Tried It And I Liked It’.  Try also the Discofied ‘Let Your Love Rain Down On Me’.  There are five unreleased performances including the mid-tempo ‘Seeing You Again’.  Dorothy Moore became famous for her ballads like ‘Misty Blue’ but she recorded several singles for Malaco released through Avco, GSF and for Chimneyville.  Southern gems like ‘Cry Like A Baby’ and the funky Soul of ‘I Know’.

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DON CHERRY – HEAR AND NOW CD £9.95
This album from 1976 recorded for Atlantic is surprising.  Unlike much of Cherry’s work, this album is not ‘out there’.  It is more of a mainstream Jazz Funk album produced by Narada Michael Walden and features a young Marcus Miller and Michael Brecker.  The album is renowned for the break ‘Universal Mother’ but try also the Africa tinged groove ‘Karmapa Chenno’ and the mellow ‘California’.   The opus ‘Journey Of Milarepa/ Dhanti/ The Ending Of Movement-Liberation’ is an Brazilian/ Airto inspired groove.

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ATLANTIC STARR – ATLANTIC STARR CD £15.95
Atlantic Starr’s debut album for A&M includes the hits ‘Stand Up’ and ‘Gimme Your Luvin’.  In later years, the album has been popularized among Rare Groove lovers for the sweet tune ‘With Your Love I Come Alive’.

Also on vinyl £15.

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ART WEBB – LOVE EYES CD £15.95
Flautist recorded this set in 1977 and it features a lovely version of Earth Wind And Fire’s ‘Can’t Hide Love’, plus the another EWF cover ‘Devotion’.  Also try the cover of Deniece Williams’ ‘Free’.

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CONFUNKSHUN – LOVESHINE CD £15.95
Good album features the popular mid tempo ‘So Easy’  the slower title track and the orchestrated 2 stepper ‘I Think I Found The answer’.

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SWITCH – THIS IS MY DREAM  CD £15.95
1980 album from Motown act formerly known as First Class. includes bright uptempo tracks like ‘Just Imagine’ and ‘What A Feeling’ and mid tempo ‘Love Over And over Again’.

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BILL WITHERS - + JUSTMENTS CD £14.95
First time on CD for this superb album from the unique singer/songwriter, recorded in 1974 his last for the Sussex label. The sound is fuller than his earlier work with great electric keyboards and strings and even the harp of Dorothy Ashby. 'You' has an incisent driving rhythm yet retains its melody, 'The Same Love That Made me Laugh', and 'Ruby lee' are more relaxed but still have a groove. 'Can We Pretend' is an excellent catchy string laden slow track ft Jose Feliciano , and 'Make A Smile For me' is even more gentle.
Bill is on point lyrically and vocally throughout. Classic 70's soul.

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SOUL CHILDREN – FINDERS KEEPERS/WHERE IS YOUR WOMAN TONIGHT CD £13.95
Two mid 70's albums from the great Soul Children recorded for Epic. 'Finders' prod by Don Davis incl the great uptempo southern soul 'Highway' and 'Finders Keepers', the marvellous modern soul ballad 'Midnight Sunshine' and the ballads 'We Got To Get Our Thing Together' and 'One Broken House For Sale'. Where is' from '77 was prod by David Porter contains the ballads 'If You Want A Woman This Time', 'You Got Me Over' and 'You Don't Need A Ring'.

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RANDY MULLER – PRESENTS UNRELEASED 1978-85 CD £14.95
Randy Muller is best known for his work with Brass Construction and Skyy, and these 9 unreleased tracks from his golden era epitomise his disco funk style. Raphael Cameron scores on the uptempo 'Nightlife', 'Start The Boogie', 'Tonight' and 'Song For You'. First Circle 'The Funk Is On' and 'Is This Party Hot' keep the disco funk /boogie vibes going. New recordings from Soul Biscuits incl the funky 'Come A You Are' and more laid back 'Beautiful Day' Very good album

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JAMES BROWN – THE SINGLES VOLUME 8 1972-1973 DOUBLE CD £13.95
This series has now reached James' zenith recording era. 40 tracks (A & B sides) from James and from the JBs – 'Hot Pants Road', 'King Heroin', Pass The Peas', 'There It Is', 'Giving Up Food For Funk'. 'Get On The Good Foot', 'I Got Ants In My Pants', 'Doing It To Death' and many more…limited edition.
Also available Volume 4 1966-67, Volume 5 1967-69, Volume 6 1969-70, Volume 7 1970-72 £13.95 each.

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GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE PIPS – TOUCH CD £11.95
From 1982, Ashford And Simpson primarily produced and wrote the material. Renowned for the catchy Modern Soul tune 'Baby Don't Waste My Time', check the early 80's groover 'Reach High' and the mid-tempo 'Love Made For Two'.
ORIGINAL LP £15

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GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE PIPS – VISIONS CD £11.95
This album from 1983 is part produced by Sam Dees and the quality shines on cuts like the cover of 'Seconds' and the 2 step gem 'Heaven Sent'. Also check the hit 'Save The Overtime' and 'When You're Far Away'. Quality set.
ORIGINAL LP £7

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MANHATTANS – MANHATTANS/ AFTER MIDNIGHT CD £13.95
2 classy albums on one CD, The self titled album from 1976 includes the million selling ballad 'Kiss And Say Goodbye' and 'Hurt'. What harmonies! 'After Midnight' has a host of great slow tracks like the 2 Step 'Shining Star' and the gorgeous 'Girl Of My Dream'. Ballads like 'Tired Of The Single Life' show the harmonies, arrangements and strings to perfection.

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JIMMY HUGHES – WHY NOT TONIGHT CD £13.95
Jimmy Hughes has a distinctive vocal style. There is Soul, Blues with a hint of country to boot. Recorded for Atlantic, 'Why Not Tonight' has that 60's swagger, check the tongue in cheek 'I'm The Loving Physician'. His vocal stands out on the title song and understated take of 'I Stand Accused'.
ORIGINAL LP £50

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CHERYL LYNN – CHERYL LYNN CD £14.95
Breakthrough 1978 album featured the big club hit 'Got To Be real' that still sounds fresh today. 'Star Love' starts slow then build into a disco dancer, 'You Saved my Day' is another dancer. The mid tempo 'Give My Love To You' is a another strong track
also available Original Vinyl LP £15

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PHYLLIS HYMAN – GODDESS OF LOVE CD £14.95
From 1983, 'Goddess Of Love' is part produced by Narada Michael Walden. 'Riding The Tiger' was the hit, but it the slowies like 'Why Did You Turn Me On' and 'We Should Be Lovers' that stand out.
ORIGINAL LP £15

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CONTROLLERS – IF TOMMOROW NEVER COMES CD £14.95
20 tracks taken from the three LP's on Juana recorded from '75 to '81.featuring one of the best harmony groups of the late 70's Includes the 8 min version of their hit 'Somebody's Gotta Win. Somebody's Gotta Lose' and many other great ballads.

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CARL ANDERSON – PROTOCOL CD £11.95
Features 'Let's Talk' (written by Gary Taylor) reflects that 1984 sound plus the pleasant 2 Step 'Love On Ice'. Carl's voice carries the day however.
ORIGINAL LP £7

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BMP – LOC IT UP CD £11.95
Mid 80's album from three guys whose initials make up the group name, the album is groove driven and an underground favourite with those that adore the 80's Soul groove. The cover of 'Loc It Up' and 'Let me Show You (originally an in-demand 12”)', 'Joyful Occasion' and 'How Bad' all deliver as dancers.
ORIGINAL LP £25

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BARRY WHITE – UNLIMITED 4CD/1 DVD £59.95
Excellent collection featuring many alternative versions of Barry's greatest tracks incl 'I'm gonna love you just a little more', 'Never Never Gonna Give You Up' ,'Can't Get Enough of your love', 'You're The First The last my everything', 'What Am I Gonna Do', 'Let The Music Play' 'Playing Your Game baby' ,'It' s Ecstasy' etc. Also includes some of the love Unlimited Orchestra 'Midnight And You', 'My Sweet Summer Sweet' , 'Strange Games and things', etc plus some of his best productions Tom Brock , Gloria Scott.. DVD features videos and live clips, lavish booklet includes an essay from Barry.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS – KEB DARGE AND PAUL WELLER PRESENT LOST AND FOUND CD £13.95
Another fine selection of rare and obscure tracks from BBE that is compiled by legendary DJ Keb Darge and musician and collector Paul Weller.  28 tracks from the 50’s and 60’s that reflect a broad range of Soul and R&B.  There are some beautiful songs on this CD including The Creations ‘A Dream’, Brothers Of Soul ‘Come On Back’, the Flirtations’ Northern Soul flavoured ‘Stronger Than her Love’.  Other fine tracks include The Intruders’ Gamble/Huff produced ‘Hang On In There’ and Tammi Terrell’s ‘All I Do Is Think About You’.  But there is so much more…a testament to a much simpler and less produced musical heritage.

JOHN HEARTSMAN AND CIRCLES – MUSIC OF MY HEART CD £13.95 DBL LP £19.95
Reissue of extremely rare album from 1977. (Original recently sold for $5000) includes the jazz dancer killer ‘Talking About My Baby’ also includes a good vocal version of Mr. Magic’ ‘The Thrill |Is Gone’ and other covers and original material, it really swings.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - WESTBOUND DETROIT NORTHERN SOUL CD £13.95
Good compilation of uptempo 70’s Detroit soul from the Westbound label incl Denise LA Salle ‘Do Me Right’ Damon Shawn ‘Feel The Need’, plus the previously unreleased ‘Ain’t That Lovin’ by Denise with Detroit Emerald Abe. also features cult vocals Joe Matthews, Emanuel Lasky and Eddie Hill.

VARIOUS ARTISTS - GROOVESVILLE USA – DETROIT SOUL CLASSICS CD £12.95
24 underground 60’s tracks written, arranged or produced by the great Don Davis in Detroit. Highlights incl JJ Barnes ‘Baby Please Come Back Home’ and ‘Somebody (somewhere needs you) , Edwin Starr ‘Has It Happened To You’ , Steve Mancha ‘Friday Night’, O’Jays ‘I’ll Never Forget You’, Melvin Davis ‘I’m The One Who Needs You’ , Professionals ‘That’s Why I Love You’ , Pat Lewis ‘Genie’ , Joey Kingfish ‘Did My Baby Call’, Sam Ward ‘Sister Lee’ Willie Hatcher ‘Good Things Comes To Those Who Wait’ and Tokays ‘Baby Baby Baby’ Excellent comp of classic Detroit (Northern) Soul.

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DISCO LOVE 2CD £13.95 DLP £17.95
Mixed and unmixed CD features 14 underground up tempo soul, disco funk and disco tracks from the 70’s . Highlights are Black Rock ‘New York City Bump’ Sweet Daddy Floyd ’I Just Can’t Myself’, Tomorrows People ‘Lets Get With The Beat’ Crosstown Traffic ‘Love Your Family’ Bob Williams ‘I’m Alright’ Midas Touch ’Nitelife (Get It On’, Quinn Harris  I’ll Always Love You’,  JNB ‘I’ll Be The One’ Bad News Band  ‘Rockin On Down’ New Ghetto Express  ‘Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On’. Good comp.

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BOB BLANK – BLANK GENERATION CD £13.95
13 tracks from the legendary Bob Blank studios, recorded from the mid 70’s to mid 80’s. incl Debbie Blackwell ‘You Got Me Going’ ,Milton Hamilton ‘Crystalised’ and Gladys Knight ‘Better Than A Good Time (Walter Gibbons mix)

PETER YOUNG PRESENTS SOUL CELLAR DBL CD £13.95 (from mid feb)
The legendary Jazz FM DJ Pete Young (PY) compiled this excellent selection that reflects the music played on his show of the same name. 30 tracks including Ben E King 'Music Trance;, Buddy Miles 'Just A Kiss Away', Lou Bond ''Why Must Our Eyes', Pockets 'Come Go With Me', Detroit Spinners 'Love Is In Season', Salena Jones 'Am I The Same Girl' and Freddie Scott 'Am I Grooving You' etc great soul comp.

KELLEE PATTERSON – KELLEE CD £11.95
Second album from beauty queen Kellee produced by Gene Russell in 1976. Incl her great version of Barry White’s ‘I’m Gonna Love You Just A little More’, a vocal version of ‘Mr Magic’, a more uptempo cover of ‘I Love Music’ and the jazzier ‘Once Not Long Ago’. 4 bonus tracks from her ’79 album ‘All The Things You Are’.

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UBIQUITY – STARBOOTY CD £14.95
Roy Ayers’ band recorded this their only album for Elektra under this name (without Roy Ayers), though Roy produced the album and wrote four of the tracks.  Much of the music has that Ayers feel including ‘Starbooty’, ‘Midnight After Dark’ and the funky ‘Spread It’.  Mellow things out for ‘Simple And Sweet’ and the gorgeous ‘Love Is Love’.

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GEORGIE FAME –MOD CLASSICS 1964-66 CD £13.95
24 Mod classics for the dancefloor featuring many covers of soul tracks mixed with R&B and jazz, featuring top UK session players like Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott.

HONEY CONE – 4 ALBUMS ON DBL CD £9.95
Honey Cone's four Hot Wax albums on one double CD , Take Me With You', 'Sweet Replies', Soulful Tapestry' and 'Love Peace And Soul' incl 'Want Ads', 'Stick Up' 'Girlsd It Aint Easy' and 'Sunday Morning People'

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LAURA LEE – 3 ALBUMS ON DBL CD £9.95
Laura's two Hot Wax albums 'Laura Lee' and 'Woman's Love Rights plus her Invictus album 'I Can't Make It Alone' incl 'Rip Off', 'Wedlock Is A Padlock', 'Crumbs off The Table' 'I Need It Just As Bad As You'' featuring her gutsy soulful vocals.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS – MASTERPIECE VOLUME 9 CD £15.95
This popular series continues to deliver some of the most requested 80’s grooves.  Highlights include Tracy Weber ‘Sure Shot (Larry Levan mix)’, Willie Collins’ ‘Where You Gonna Be Tonight’, Ronnie McNeir Experience ‘Come Be With Me’.  Try also Bailey & Bridges’ catchy ‘Come And Get It (US version).

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REAL SOUND OF CHICAGO DBL CD £13.95 3LP £17.95
Double CD featuring 24 underground obscure soulful disco tracks from Chicago. Loveship 'Love So New'
Billy Hinton 'A Challenge' , Maxx Traxx 'Don't Touch It' Bilalian Express 'Disco Nights', Ghalib Gallab 'School Days', Gregory James 'Happy Baby', Carmen Amez 'Never Gonna Fall In love' Lonnie Givens 'Running |To a Disco', Esquires 'What Good Is Love' and Cheryl Berdell''Fall In love' keep the tempo up, Tommorows People 'Open Soul' has a heavier groove and Martin Dumas' Attitude Beliefs and Determination' is slightly slower but has a rare groove feel to it.

GEORGE JACKSON – IN MEMPHIS 1972-77 CD £13.95
21 tracks from the cult southern soul singer/writer and arranger, recorded in Memphis in the mid 70's. ' Aretha Sing One For Me' and 'Let Them Know You Care' have that typical 'Hi' sound. 'All In My Mind' is a great mid tempo groover, 'How Can I Get Next To You' from 1974 is a great sax backed mid tempo highlighting George's vocals. 'Dear Abby' , 'I Don't Need You No More' and 'Macking On You' are really good ballads. Good selection from an under rated talent.
also available 'What Would Your Mama Say' and 'George Jackson in Muscle Shoals CD's £14.95 each

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JOE SIMON – SOUL FOR THE DANCEFLOOR CD £13.95
Like many in the UK I had regarded Joe as s country soul singer, but this excellent collection proves he made some great unheralded modern soul sides through the 70's to the early 80's. 'In My Baby's Arms' and 'Who was that lady' are excellent modern dancers. The bouncy 'Let Me Be The One' , 'It Must Be Love' and 'I.O.U' are good dancers. The Brassy 'Easy To Love', Moody 'I Can't Stand A Liar' and the finger snapping 'I Love you More Than anything 'are also great. 'I Don't Wanna Make Love' is a brilliant string laden mid tempo stepper from 1980 and ''Georgia Blue' a beautiful orchestrated ballad. Great comp.

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MTUME - KISS THE WORLD GOODBYE CD £24.95
Mtume's first Epic album is the one that established the sound that he and Reggie Lucas became renowned for. A mix of P Funk inspired tunes such as Funky Constellation' and 'Just Funnin' to the stronger mid-tempo tracks and slowies. The classic 'Closer I Get To You' (a hit for Roberta Flack) and the slow 2 Step of 'Closer To The End' vie with the rare groove gem 'Love Lock' to be the album's standout.
also available Original Vinyl LP £40

BOBBY BROOM – CLEAN SWEEP/ LIVIN FOR THE BEAT CD £12.95
Bobby Broom’s two albums from the early 80’s are released on one CD.  Clean sweep, originally out on Arista GRP is a fine Jazz Funk album include s the Benson like ‘Clean Sweep’, the gentle ‘She’s My Reason’ and the funky ‘Saturday Night’ ( a la ‘Funkin For Jamaica’).  ‘Livin for The Beat’ has more of an eighties groove feel with the big track being ‘Let It Go’ and similar type grooves such as ‘Give Me Your Love’ and ‘Find Yourself’.

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RODNEY FRANKLIN - ENDLESS FLIGHT £24.95
‘Endless Flight’ is renowned for the thumping Jazz Funk of the title song.  But try also his take on the ‘Hill Street Blues’ theme and the atmospheric ‘Return to The Source’ and upfront Soul groove of ‘Dance Tonight’.

RODNEY FRANKLIN - RODNEY FRANKLIN £24.95
Rodney Franklin’s self titled album appeared after the success of ‘The Groove’ and included re-worked versions of several tunes that first appeared on ‘In The Center’ including ‘I Like The Music Make It Hot’ featuring Freddie Hubbard and ‘On The Path’ Check also ‘Windy City’ and ‘In The Center’.

WINNERS – WINNERS CD £11.95
From 1978, this Disco Funk album has a Brass Construction feel to it.  Standout is ‘Get Ready For The Future’, but also check ‘Get On Up And Do It’ and ‘Eternal Revenue’.  Try also the midtempo groove of ‘Love Is Free’ and the finale ‘Music’.

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TEMPTATIONS – TRULY FOR YOU CD £15.95
In-demand 80’s Temptations album, include the mega hit ‘Truly For You’ and the popular Soul tune ‘I’ll Keep A Light In My Window’.

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SUTTONS – SO GOOD CD £11.95
 Mid 80’s set from Mike and Brenda and includes two 80’s 2 steppers in ‘So good’ and ‘Give It To Me.  Also try the Aurra like ‘A Whole Lot Of Love’ and funky ‘Excuse Me’ and quirky electro ‘Kraazy’.

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JIMMY BRISCOE AND THE BEAVERS – THE FLAME STILL BURNS CD £14.95
Jimmy Briscoe & The Beavers had a huge following in the 1970s. The Flame Still Burns contains 22 tracks produced by Paul Kyser, three of which are previously unissued masters from their early days. Liner notes by John Ridley.

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SOIREE – SOIREE CD £11.95
This intriguing album finds some of the finest session musicians and singers from the late 70’s collaborating on a selection of Disco inspired songs.  Contributors include Luther Vandross who sings an uptempo take of ‘You Are The Sunshine Of My Life’ plus backing vocals and Woody Cunningham and Norman Durham of Kleeer who provide the rhythm section.  Nice covers of ‘You Keep Me Hangin On’ and ‘Everlasting Love’ keep the good time grooves flowing.
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SAM AND DAVE – BACK AT CHA CD £13.95
This album was released on United Artists in 1974.  The kings of 60’s Soul got back together for this project produced by Steve Cropper and featuring the cream of Memphis session men.  Their raw style still shines on songs like ‘When my Love Comes Down’, Betty Wright’s ‘Shoorah Shoorah’ and the funky ‘Blinded By Love’.  As you would expect the musicianship and the vocals are sublime.

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DOC SEVERINSEN – NIGHT JOURNEY CD £14.95
Trumpeter Doc Severinsen delivers a set of Disco influenced jazz grooves, the standout is the vocal Disco Funk of ‘I Wanna Be With You’.  Also check ‘Spanish Dreams’ with its Maynard Ferguson mid 70’s era tinge.

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DOC SEVERINSEN – NIGHT JOURNEY CD £14.95
Trumpeter Doc Severinsen delivers a set of Disco influenced jazz grooves, the standout is the vocal Disco Funk of ‘I Wanna Be With You’.  Also check ‘Spanish Dreams’ with its Maynard Ferguson mid 70’s era tinge.

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RAMSEY LEWIS – LES FLEURS CD £15.95
From 1983, this early 80’s style Fusion album provides Ramsey with a subtle backdrop to his delicate and distinctive piano.  Highlights of the album are the updated version of ‘Les Fleurs’, the cover of Stevie’s ‘Superwoman’ and of Earth Wind And Fire’s ‘Reasons’.  The mid-tempo ‘Essence Of Love’ is another strong track.  The supporting cast includes Ronnie Laws, Paul Jackson and Eldee Young guesting on specific tracks.

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CARL ANDERSON – ABSENCE WITH OUT LOVE/ ON AND ON CD £12.95
Courtesy of Expansion records, the late Carl Anderson’s first two albums from 1982 and 1984 respectively are now on CD.  Includes the classic ‘Buttercup’, the Teena Marie penned ‘AWOL’ and ‘C’est La Vie’.   ‘On And On’ features the duet with Vanesse Thomas ‘It’s The Love’, the infectious mid-tempo ‘Keep It Alive’

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BOBBI HUMPHREY- TAILOR MADE £24.95
BOBBI HUMPHREY- TAILOR MADE £24.95
This 1977 album is primarily written by the legendary Skip Scarborough and includes the classic 2 stepper ‘Lover To Lover’ also recorded by Maxi.  ‘Dancin To Keep From Cryin’ is a more Disco orientated dance Jazz, whilst ‘Fajehzo’ is a fine slice of funky Fusion, whilst ‘Jealousy’ has more of Mizell like feeling on this classy set.

RONNIE FOSTER – DELIGHT £24.95
RONNIE FOSTER – DELIGHT £24.95
Ronnie’s second album for Columbia includes the hugely popular and catchy ‘Argentina’, the upbeat ‘Feet’ plus the slow groove of ‘When Will I Write You A Song’ and the funkier ‘Delight’ for which he switches back to the Hammond organ.

FREDDIE HUBBARD – LOVE CONNECTION CD £15.95
Album made famous by the gorgeous re-working of Freddie’s own ‘Little Sunflower’ with rich vocals supplied by Al Jarreau. Try also the Jazz Funk groove of the title cut and smouldering ‘Lazy Afternoon’ that builds to a crescendo. Forgot how good this album is to be honest.


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DAVE SANBORN – TAKING OFF CD £14.95
'Taking Off' is Dave Sanborn's solo debut from 1975 includes the outstanding funky Fusion of 'Butterfat', the jazzier 'Funky Banana' and the slightly slower 'Duck Ankles'. 'Black Light' adds a more atmospheric tone, whereas 'Flight' almost has a Whitfield like feel to it. The supporting musicians includes the Brecker Brothers, Steve Khan, Ralph MacDonald amongst others – a veritable who's who of Jazz Funk! Original Vinyl LP £7


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HANK MOBLEY JAPANESE LIMITED EDITION CDs £14.95 EACH
3 classic mid 50’s Hank Mobley albums that epitomize the ‘Blue Note sound’ of the era. The Quartet album features Art Blakey and Horace Silver, the highlights are the fast, driving ‘Hank’s Prank’ and the finger popping ‘Avila And Tequila’ with its gorgeous melody, plus the kicking blues of ‘Walkin The Fence’ and a fast take on ‘Love For Sale’.
The album with Donald Byrd and Lee Morgan is a prime example of the infamous ‘Blue Note jam session’ with the front line horns plus Horace Silver on fire. All 4 tracks are winners, but check the pulsating ‘Double Whammy’, the racy ‘Mobleymania’ and the swinging ‘Barrel Of Funk’.
The All Stars set is a more lyrical affair, less driven by groove although ‘Reunion’ has a fair pace to it. Tracks like ‘Mobley’s Musings’ and ‘Lower Stratosphere’

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Hank Mobley with Donald Byrd and Lee Morgan

Hank Mobley And His All-Stars

Hank Mobley Quartet

MARVIN GAYE, DIANA ROSS & RICK JAMES RARITIES EDITIONS
Strangely titled collections of obscure tracks from Motown as they contain few if any tracks from the original albums. Marvin's has 16 tracks mainly live versions of 'Whats going On', 'Right On' 'Inner City Blues' etc plus non album bonus tracks 'God IS lOve' , 'Sad Tomorrow' and Head Titles (aka Distant lover). Rick James is 12 live tracks incl 'Ghetto Life' ,'Big Time', 'Superfreak 'I'm Just A Sucker' ,'Square Biz'. Diana has an extended alt take of 'Love Hangover', many 12” versions inlc '\your Love is Good For me' 'I Ain't Been Licked' and 'No One Gets the Prize' plus unreleased ? 'Top Of The World' 'Fire Don't Burn' 'Sweet Lovin Sometimes' etc.

MARVIN GAYE –WHATS GOING ON (RARITIES EDITION) CD £14.95

RICK JAMES –STREET SONGS (RARITIES EDITION) CD £14.95

DIANA ROSS – DIANA (RARITIES EDITION) CD £14.95

JACKSON 5 REMASTERED
Remastered editions of these six classic Jackson 5 Motown albums from the 70's.

JACKSON 5 – DANCING MACHINE CD £12.95

JACKSON 5 – SKYWRITER CD £12.95

JACKSON 5 – GET IT TOGETHER CD £12.95

JACKSON 5 – MOVING VIOLATION CD £12.95

JACKSON 5 – LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOWS CD £12.95

JACKSON 5 – GOIN BACK TO INDIANA CD £12.95