Music From Memory reissue the three key, percussive-heavy jazz-rock workouts from his 1983 solo album ‘Avanti’. The EP also features two of his forays in house music by Curt with alternate versions of the inspired drum track ‘Dschung Tek’. Released in 1991 under his ‘C.C’ moniker. Essential… Read more

Domino Records reissue Nerija's 2016, self-titled, breakout release. Lead by Nubya Garcia, the ensemble also includes more of the UK's best young jazz musicians such as Rosie Turton, Shirley Teteh and Sheila Maurice-Grey.

Futurist jazz voyagers (lead by Shabaka Hutchings) The Comet Is Coming release their anticipated 2nd album via Impulse! A propulsive, kaleidoscopic trip deep into the cosmos - another essential release!

Soul Brother reissue this CLASSIC modern soul cut from 1976. Originals go for big money online - don't sleep!

Dexter Story's 'Bahir' album is inspired by East Africa, with the help of an all-star cast from the USA and people he met on his journey through Africa. 'Bahir' is a melting pot of sounds and styles, incorporating Ethiopian jazz tonalities, Tuareg grooves, ekista dance rhythms, afro-funk, Somalian soul,… Read more

First-time-on-vinyl edition of Smith & Mudd's mid-2000s album debut, 'Blue River'. Warm Balearic tones with touches of folk, soft rock and AOR touches. Big SOTU recommendation!

Tandy is swiftly rising to become one of the most in-demand keys players of her generation. On 'Infection in the Sentence', Tandy's showcase a fearless approach to her own individual brand of piano-led jazz. An absolute killer, must hear album that comes highly recommended from us!

Reissue one of the most essential spiritual jazz albums in the Strata East canon! Clifford Jordan's 'Glass Bead Games' features the classics ‘John Coltrane’, Maimoun' and 'Eddie Harris'. Essential!

The adventure continues as Czarface now faces off with Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah! Strictly mind melting beats and bars as three MCs clash like villains vs. heroes in hip hop's savage fontier!

Perky new jazz release from new septet, Ebi Soda via new imprint, Sola Terra Records. A strong four track EP with tough, floor-friendly tunes adeptly performed by this promising sounding group! Highly recommended for the fans of Kamaal Williams, Ruby Rushton etc.

August Greene are made up of none other than Common, Karriem Riggins, and Robert Glasper, a leading 'supergroup' featuring the cream of US's hip hop and jazz musicians.

Kolida Babo is the collaboration between two woodwind musicians from separate regions of Greece. Released via SOTU favourite, MIC records, the duo improvised sessions beginning on the night of the “Kolida Babo” folk rituals of music and dance in northern Greece. Their self-titled debut, takes the… Read more

Light In The Attic’s 'Japan Archival Series' continues with 'Kankyo Ongaku: Japanese Ambient, Environmental & New Age Music 1980-1990', an unprecedented overview of the country’s vital minimal, ambient, avant-garde, and New Age music – or kankyo ongaku (environmental music). This compilation features… Read more

Jazzman continue their spiritual jazz series, turning to the legendary Blue Note archives. Featuring tracks from Bobby Hutcherson, Booker Ervin, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Duke Pearson, Joe Henderson and many more. Highly recommended!

Wicked, cinematic funk 45 that finally sees the light of day! Abrahams explores the sound of 60's india, 70's funk and oddball, euro-cinema on these two break-heavy hitters!

Essential reissue! Originally privately released on a small independent, Pittsburgh-based label back in 1978. ‘Steel City Disco' has become one of the most sought-after disco records, searched for by most and treasured possession of but only a few fortunate DJs and collectors. A grail in the truest… Read more

‘Bunny Lee, the Hit Maker from Jamaica.’ Soul Jazz Records presents this new collection featuring the heavy 70s roots reggae of Bunny Lee – a living legend, one of the last of the great Jamaican record producers who helped shape and define reggae music in the 1970s from a small island sound into… Read more

Brand new, limited, 7” single from the Tenderlonious-led jazz quartet Ruby Rushton. The music is rooted in the spiritual concepts of jazz heroes such as John Coltrane and Yusef Lateef, whilst adopting influences from hip hop, Afrobeat and the UK underground culture. “Eleven Grapes” is a song… Read more

Debut release from DJ / MC, Pinty - the new voice of the South London boroughs who drops sage The Streets style rhymes over UKG and house beats. Features production from DJ JD Sports aka King Krule and Joe Armon-Jones on keys!

HEAVY, HEAVY, HEAVYWEIGHT funk-jazz fusion from the mid-seventies golden era of the Headhunters on this super-rare live double album featuring amazing psychedelic cover art from Nobuyuki Nakanishi that was previously only ever released in Japan in 1975 - making the original one of the hardest Herbie… Read more

Over the course of 3 days in London, drummer/producer Makaya McCraven connected with first time collaborators (Theon Cross, Nubya Garcia, Emma-Jean Thackray, Joe Armon-Jones, Soweto Kinch, Ashley Henry, Daniel Casimir and Kamaal Williams) to record two improvised performances as part of a showcase called… Read more

Due to popular demand, 22a presents the out of print Ruby Rushton LP’s from 2017, in a deluxe gatefold vinyl format. Tenderlonious led jazz quartet Ruby Rushton and their 22a imprint have been at the forefront of the UK jazz scene since the release of their debut album ‘Two For Joy’ in 2015. The… Read more

Brownswood's hugely talented vocalist, Zara McFarlane returns with the help of legendary producer, Dennis Bovell to deliver four different reinterpretations of the title cut from Augustus Pablo’s 1977 classic album, ‘East of the River Nile’. Wild dub style!

**Limited to 300 copies only!** A brilliantly curated selection of tracks from the SA underground in the decade recorded between the early 70s to the early 80s! Expect a wild combination of Sax Jive, Zulu Soul, Xhosa, Zulu Disco, Kwela, Bump Jive, and Sotho Soul from the likes of Soweto Boys, Golden… Read more