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Lonnie Smith Funk Reaction

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Jazz, Funk/Soul

LP MRBLP298£26.99
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Lonnie Smith – Funk Reaction
Lonnie Smith – For The Love Of It
Lonnie Smith – Babbitt's Other Song
Lonnie Smith – It's Changed
Lonnie Smith – When The Night Is Right
Lonnie Smith – All In My Mind

1. Funk Reaction
2. For The Love Of It
3. Babbitt's Other Song
4. It's Changed
5. When The Night Is Right
6. All In My Mind

Dripping with groove and swagger, this album skates between jazz-funk, cosmic disco radiance, beat-laden slow-jams and conscious psychedelic soul.

Having played with the likes of George Benson and Lou Donaldson in the '60s, alongside releasing a string of albums on Columbia and Blue Note, Funk Reaction sees Smith move into late '70s disco-funk-tinged territory.

Originally released on Sonny Lester's Groove Merchant Records successor, Lester Radio Corporation, the album feels more like a collaborative band orientated project as opposed to a solo artist outing. Featuring some elite session players of the time, including Steve Gadd on drums, guitarist Lance Quinn and bassist Bob Babbitt , the album is tied together expertly by songwriter, arranger and conductor Brad Baker.

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Lonnie Smith When The Night Is Right! (1980)Chiaroscuro Records

Released in 1980, heavyweight fusion and funk on the tiny Chiascuro label (same label as James Mason's Rhythm of Life)

Jazz

– Lean Meat

3. – Lean Meat
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Lonnie Smith Think!Blue Note

Classic funky organ jazz on Blue Note. Similar to Jimmy Smith's "Rootdown"!

Jazz

– Think
– Son Of Ice Bag

4. – Think
4. – Son Of Ice Bag
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New Regency Orchestra New Regency Orchestra Mr Bongo

An 18-piece Afro-Cuban big band, inspired by the musical melting pot of NYC in the 1950s, but with the punch and power of a whole host of London's best...

German Rock

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Juan Pablo Torres Algo Nuevo Mr Bongo

Released on Cuba's state-owned Areito imprint , Algo Nuevo showcases trombonist, bandleader, arranger and producer Juan Pablo Torres' unique scope of sound....

Latin Jazz World/Global Sounds

– Pan Caliente
– Son De Caramelo Para Ti
– Guajira 2001
– Cacao
– Tatagua
– Rumba De Cajon Op 1
– Mangle
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1. – Pan Caliente
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3. – Guajira 2001
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Juan Pablo Torres Y Algo Nuevo Super Son Mr Bongo

A wonderful record of tripped-out rumbas, psych-Afro-Latin funk and quirky orchestrated tracks with a big band horn section courtesy of Torres' band, Algo...

Latin Jazz World/Global Sounds

– Y Que Bien
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– A Luna Llena
– Con Aji Guaguao
– Son A Propulsion
– Si No Fuera Por Emiliana
– Ey!...Op.1
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1. – Y Que Bien
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3. – Pastel En Descarga
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Raul Gomez Instrumental Mr Bongo

Raul Gomez's entrancing 1977 instrumental album presents a unique blend of orchestral disco and jazz-funk, with Afro-Cuban favours and soundtrack influences.Presenting...

Jazz Funk/Soul Latin

– Preludio De Un Amor
– Tema De La Sierra
– Dacapo
– Marinero Quiero Ser
– Anatomia De Un Problema
– Mi Samba Carnaval
– Poema En La Playa
– 6 Son
– El Sonido De La Montaña
– Un Paseo A La Playa

1. – Preludio De Un Amor
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SOYUZ stole our hearts back in 2022 when we released their album Force Of The Wind to critical acclaim. Here we proudly present the predecessor to that...

Jazz Funk/Soul

– Верокай
– Тизита
– Мотив I
– Мируз
– ЕС-2 Джаз
– Лирическая
– Мотив II
– Партнёры По Бизнесу
– Коррида
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– Насименто

1. – Верокай
2. – Тизита
3. – Мотив I
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Marc Davis Chi Talo EP Vol. 2 Mr Bongo

Record label boss, producer / DJ, and revered collector Marc Davis returns to his Chi-Talo series with the much-anticipated second volume. A concept of...

Disco Funk/Soul

New Sound Quartet – Bass Construction (Marc Davis Edit)
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1. New Sound Quartet – Bass Construction (Marc Davis Edit)
2. The Saucer Planes – Straight To The Point (Marc Davis Edit)
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O' Donel Levy Simba Mr Bongo

Super funky soul jazz from guitarist O'Donel Levy. In a Phil Upchurch, Boogaloo Joe Jones and Grant Green vibe. Includes the jazz dance Dingwalls classic...

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Grupo Irakere Grupo Irakere Mr Bongo

It comes courtesy of one of Cuba's most influential acts, Grupo Irakere. Founded in 1973 by Chucho Valdes (son of the Cuban pianist and bandleader Bebo...

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Funk/Soul Jazz

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1. Dora Morelenbaum – Japao
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1. – Real Thing - Children of The Ghetto
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1. – Ana Frango Elétrico - Saudade
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15. – Ovo Ou Bicho - Moços
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– Warm
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1. – Warm
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1. – Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - "Eva
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1. – Pode Acreditar (Vers o Vocal)
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Funk/Soul

– Hanami
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1. – Hanami
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Funk/Soul

– Magnolia
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