‘Synchro Sound System & Power’ features the music of Nigeria Fuji Machine, which includes some of Nigeria's finest ‘Fuji’ master drummers and singers, and is newly recorded by Soul Jazz Records in Lagos. Fuji is the heavily percussive and improvisational style of Nigerian popular music, at once… Read more

Vinyl now in stock!!!!Official reissue of legendary album 'KI-Motion' by Japanese percussionist Midori Takada’s Mkwaju Ensemble. A highly creative and transcendental fusion of marimba, vibraphone, bamboo percussion and synthesizers, 'KI-Motion' was recorded in 1981 and captures the birth of Midori… Read more

MASSIVE new book (300+ pages!) A lavish, fully illustrated deluxe book, an official history, from the label’s archivist, historian Laurence Cane-Honeysett Includes hundreds of photographs, record sleeves, labels and archive material, much of it not seen for many years. It's the boom! (this book… Read more

HUGE!!!! All time classic underground anthem, Bô'vel's 1996 street soul holy grailer "Check 4 U". Features the 2-step Metrodome Gee Mix on the flip. Serious summer heater! Don't sleep!

New fully remastered re-release of Soul Jazz Records’ ‘The World of Arthur Russell’, the seminal collection of Arthur Russell’s essential music is being released on limited-edition heavy deluxe triple vinyl and deluxe CD edition. This album brings together some of Russell’s best-loved and… Read more

On March 6, 1963, John Coltrane and his classic quartet - McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones - recorded an entire studio album at the legendary Van Gelder Studios. This music, which features unheard originals, is finally released, 55 years later. This is, in short, the holy grail of jazz… Read more

The mighty Soundway Records present a new compilation, this time turning their attention to South America, specifically Brazil. This is a treasure trove of synth jams, pop, samba boogie, balearic and electro from 1980 & ‘90s Brazil - the tracks are picked by Millos Kaiser, one half of the Brazilian… Read more

Big KDJ style house belters that have been getting major support from Motor City Drum Ensemble, Bradley Zero and Glenn Astro to name a few. This one will fly - Don't sleep!!!

Raw, lo-fi electronic soul music from 22a affiliate, Mo Kolours! Layered up from vocal loops, percussion and primitive drum machine sequences before being skewed up into fascinating musical directions.

First Word Records continue their rich vein of form with a brand new album from Kaidi Tatham. Following on from two EPs released on First Word last year ('Changing Times' and 'Hard Times'), Kaidi delivers thirteen tracks that deftly illustrate his various talents as a multi-instrumentalist, effortlessly… Read more

Here it is, folks! The highly anticipated follow-up to to 'The Epic' the two and a half hours concept jazz odyssey, 'Heaven & Earth'! Features Thundercat, Terrace Martin, Ronald Bruner, Jr., Cameron Graves, Brandon Coleman, Ryan Porter, Miles Mosley, Patrice Quinn, Tony Austin and many more who contribute… Read more

Wicked debut release from the 8 man, south east London based brass band - Don't Problem. This EP features all original compositions of heavy funk, psychedelic jazz and ferocious grime-inspired improvisation, aimed squarely at the dance floor. A definite shift away from the pop cover and marching band… Read more

Velvet Season & The Hearts of Gold remix these two early 80s UK disco gems! Javaroo's impossibly rare 'Breakin In' which has been a mainstay in DJ Harvey's box and one from light entertainment queen, Marti Caine who mid tempo 'Love The Way You Love Me' gets the extended disco adjustment!

Just landed! - Super deep jazz from Cecil McBee on Strata-East vinyl new vinyl - boom! Includes the seminal heavy cut 'Tulsa Black' w/ Dee Dee Bridgewater, Cecil McBee, Michael Carvin, Jimmy Hopps, Billy Hart & more. The real deal!

Upfront exclusive at Sounds Of The Universe! Following up on last year’s excellent LP 'Song's For Knotty', after the evolution from solo Ishmael to the expanded Ensemble, the Severn Songs series marks the most full-bodied and ambitious project yet from multi-instrumentalist and DJ, Pete Cunningham.… Read more

Their third album in as many years, Binker Golding and Moses Boyd are trailblazers in arguably the most exciting jazz explosion London has ever witnessed. 10 new tracks featuring a giant wealth of talent alongside Binker and Moses themselves, (including UK free jazz legend Evan Parker and one half of… Read more

Mr. Bongo reissue the group's only album album, originally released in 1976. Includes the massive rare-groove classic, 'I Believe In Miracles'! ESSENTIAL REISSUE!

Long awaited debut LP from Tenderlonious featuring the 22archestra! Listeners are exposed to the full breadth of the 22a leaders technical and compositional skills, ranging from subtly meandering jazz, to hip-hop, afrobeat, latin and exhilarating free form jazz. If you picked up any of the limited 7"… Read more

Reissue of this 'island disco' gem that's been sought-after by many since it's release in the late 80s! Following the monster 'What You Won’t Do For Love' (1980), this release saw Boothman change musical direction somewhat, incorporating the sound of Calypso and other Caribbean style into this breezy… Read more

Limited vinyl reissue of both sold out and now sought-after volumes of the jazz troupe's energetic live performance at The Crypt! Double vinyl format housed in a gatefold sleeve. Don't miss!

Blawan's anticipated album debut is a smouldering, moody melange of propulsive techno rhythm and futurist sound design mapped with alien melody and atmosphere. Killer release!

Limited Edition first copies bought directly from us here only come with free poster (with 3x LP edition) + free badge and sticker (with Deluxe 2xCD edition )!!!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soul Jazz Records’ new Boombox 3 continues… Read more

SOTU favourite K15 continues his run of prolific form with another killer 12", this time returning to blossoming London imprint WotNot Music after successful outings on Eglo, Wild Oats and Tiff's Joints. Signature, soulful, hypnotic house grooves, with a bonus hip hop instrumental to wash it down with.… Read more

Albert's Favourites have pulled some blinding releases out the bag for 2018, The Expansions and Modified Man are the pick of the bunch for us here so far. Next up is a 7" album sampler from Jonny Drop. Melancholic, wistful Rhodes chords float beneath Sarah Williams White's trademark vocal harmonics before… Read more