Flora Purim Stories To Tell (1974)

Milestone, 78. Low end theory with bassist Carter joined by Kenny Barron, Buster Williams, Ben Riley et al. Funky but deep

Great Original still-sealed cassette tape !!!

Two great late 70s sessions both produced by Orrin Keepnews. One featuring Tyner alongside Ron Carter and Tony Williams, the other Eddie Gomez and Jack De Johnette.

Produced by Orrin Keepnews. 1967 album on Milestone Records - rare.

Funky groovy album includes top version of Cubano Chant

Heavyweight deep, deep jazz.

Theo Parrish curates his own, unique volume in the series following DJ Mitsu and Gilles Peterson; collecting his favourite records on the label from 1971-6. This compilation features material from Chicago hard-bop sextet The Awakening, plus music from Doug Carn, Gene Russell, Calvin Keys, Rudolph Johnson and Walter Bishop Jr.

Exclusive live mix full of cherry-picked tunes from one of our favourite DJ's (as heard on Ben UFO's Rinse Fm show). Excellent sequencing of little-known soul bullets, brazilian and more - flawlessly mixed with killer EQ drop-outs!   As mixes go this is something special and we can't recommend this enough!   Numbered, embossed sleeves. 

First ever reissue of this private Dutch album from 1979: a latin-funk-psych-prog trip featuring groovy jazzy flute, superb acoustic / electric guitars, funky rhythm section,exotic percussion and some cool Oriental / Thai / Brazilian vibes.

There's a reason this album is called Soul Reggae instead of "Reggae Soul." Soul gets top billing because the emphasis is on seductive crooning and beautifully orchestrated '70s R&B, with occasional reggae sprinkled throughout. Gifted vocalist Beres Hammond establishes himself as one of the most soulful Jamaicans this side of Toots Hibbert, yet where Hibbert evokes the gritty style of Otis Redding, Hammond is more reminiscent of the languid yearning of Marvin Gaye and the Isley Brothers.

His counterpart on Soul Reggae, guitarist/producer/arranger Willie Lindo, crafts several impressive faux-Philly soul backdrops worthy of the O'Jays (such as the excellent "Don't Wait Too Long") and provides the perfect settings for Hammond's romantic ballads.

Amazing jazz/rock featuring Alice Coltrane! Seriously, this is one of the funkiest, jazziest rock records ever made. "Mother Nature Land", "Sky Trane" and loads more. Absolutely essential!!

BACK IN STOCK! Rotating Assembly are a band put together by Theo Parrish. This loose Detroit outfit evolves around 21 people, who exchange talents and energy. All tracks are written and produced and masterminded by Theo Parrish, who has given them his (sound) signature sound A true Sound Signature release. Artists included in the band are: Genevieve (known for vocals with Recloose), Maat Lo (aka Billy Lo), Marcellus Pittman (recorded/DJs for/with 3 Chairs), Rick Wilhite (3 Chairs), Warren Harris (recorded with Dan Curtin), Andres. Also newcomers such as Karen Bosco (most vocals) John Dougalas (trumpet), King Sunshine & Trent Mitchell (double bass) put in incredible effort to make this release a top Sound Signature title. From the laidback vocal tune Naturally to the instrumental emotions of Melt its all there to make this album an allround one. From strength to strength, Theo Parrish takes it to the next level, once again.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Can you imagine a Dutch band playing top-notch 60s-70s sounding Brazilian music? Originally released as a private pressing in 1983, Palmeira’s only album is for any lover of bossa, jazzy and latin-fusion sounds.

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Mr Bongo reissue this stunning soul album from 1974. Produced by Barry White and sampled by the likes of Jay-Z, Mos Def, C.L. Smooth, and others.

Seminal jazz dance classic from vibes genius Johnny Lytle. 'Kiliano' was a well-worn cut at Gilles Peterson's Dingwalls club in the 90s.

Explosive dancefloor action from SOTU fav Delroy Edwards...the one we've been waiting for! TURN IT UP!

Breathtaking, full of life bass heavy tropical music from the Amazon - courtesy of amazing worldwide diggers Analog Africa! Introducing here a very little explored genre, Siria; a cross pollination between the music of the inhabitants of the Quilombos, (a Brazilian hinterland settlement founded by escaped slaves of African origins) and the Indigenous People of the Amazon Rainforest.  Mestre Cupijo brings a refreshing "street party" twist to the sound over these infectious, pulsing set of tracks.  Hand-picked from six Mestre Cupijo albums, recorded between 1975 - 1982. 

Seminal Brazilian jazz fusion album with George Duke, Airto, Ndugu and Hermeto Pascoal in vocalist Flora's group. Produced by Orrin Keepnews. Heavyweight!

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Two super hot and sweaty disco-ish house jams, right out of the school of MCDE courtesy of Rye Wax's FYI Chris! "No Hurry' is our JAM!

Brazillian jazz fusion masterpiece from 1976 produced by Airto Moreira

Essential Roy Ayers album. Includes the classic 'Running Away'.

MF DOOM is the man in the iron mask. The most mysterious figure in hip-hop has also become one of the most popular, supplying beats and rhymes for Gorillaz, De La Soul, Madlib, Danger Mouse, and Wu-Tang Clan, and drawing praise from heavyweights like Just Blaze, Nas, and Mos Def. Since 2002, DOOM has released numerous volumes of Special Herbs, one of the longest-running instrumental series in hip-hop history.

Now, the seventh and eighth volumes in the acclaimed series are available on vinyl for the first time in years. With obscure loops and dusty samples galore, Special Herbs Vol. 7 and 8 is a must-have for any DOOM fan or hip-hop head. Also includes a limited-edition bonus 7”

This classic Brazilian LP was originally released in 1972 featuring an all star line up including Arthur Verocai, Erasmo Carlos, Roberto Carlos, Marcos Valle, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Nonato Buzar and Vinicius de Moraes amongst others. Another essential reissue via Mr Bongo!

Wicked psych-y cosmic latin jazz funk from Brooklyn's Mandrill. Includes the seminal Nuyorican latin fave 'Solid'

Charles Stepney production of early EWF that includes latin-tinged funker "Evil", Brazilian jazz cut "Zanzibar" and the inspirational title-track.

ORIGINAL USA gatefold vinyl

One half of Binker & Moses, Binker Golding, releases his album debut, the idiosyncratically titled, 'Abstractions of Reality Past and Incredible Feathers'. Expect some bold, melodic jazz licks from this talented tenor saxophonist and his quartet, featuring Joe Armon-Jones on piano.

Tough Dingwalls-era jazz dancers fusion from Barry Miles. Like Chick Corea on speed.

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Rarely seen Jacksons album from 1973 with contributions from Gene Page and the Mizell brothers, amongst others.

Smokin' soul jazz on fire...literally! Funky organ, groovy sax, drum breaks from Idris Muhammad...check the audio!

Impossibly rare LP previously issued once in 1958 as part of Miecio Askanasy’s 1950s touring “Braziliana” show! Notoriety for the LP heightened once Gilles Peterson announced that it was on his most wanted list - OG copies tipping the £1000 + mark amongst collectors This amazing LP features the origins of Mas-Que-Nada!

The original music was written and produced with José Prates and as an album it stands out as a keystone in the development of the Brazilian sound that was to explode around the world in the decade to follow. Excellent reissue work, Trunk Records! 

The mighty MFSB join forces with Dexter Wansel on the outstanding disco/funk/jazz cuts "Manhattan Skyline" and "Mysteries Of The World"!

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