This is a classic slice of super-slinky 1980s jazz funk chugging, plodding electronic disco genius! The A side 'Rise' has the break that was sampled by Notorious BIG for 'Hypnotize'! Tip!
Another great 60s Bossa/pop crossover album from the great Sergio Mendes. Once again an all-star line-up reveals that there's some serious Brazilian musicianship...
Don't be put off by the cover - this is not cheesy! Includes heavyweight Brazil dance jazz tunes - 'Casa Forte', 'Upa Neguinho' and 'Laia Ladaia ('Reza')....
Their first album on A&M, an absolute classic example of 60's Brazillian music, every track a winner. Includes "Mas Que Nada", "Agua De Beber", "Berimbau"...
Double vinyl compilation featuring so many killer tracks it hurts! "For What It's Worth", "Yemele","Viramundo", "Chelsea Morning", "Zanzibar". Essential!
Classic Larry Levan mix! Awesome boogie with female vocals and ace dubby FX - expecially on the instrumental version, which is an ace slice of echo-laden...
Classic jazz funk album written and produced by the magnificent Mizell brothers! Includes 'Lansana's Priestess'.
Personnel playing on the album include...
Kstarke - the label based out of the Chicago record shop of same name, and responsible for essential reissiues of Phuture, Larry Heard, Adonis etc -...
Forget the wack cover - this is a serious compilation!! Similar to Soul Jazz Records Philadelphia Roots CDs with seriously obscure tracks.60s and early...
Heavyweight classic Jazz album from the tenor sax man Ramon Morris featuring Albert Dailey, Cecil Bridgewater and a great funky production by Sonny Lester...
SEMINAL MONSTER LP!!The definitive jazz funk album produced by the Mizell brothers. A classic all the way featuring the essential rare groove cuts 'Change',...
Killer party disco classic. A Philadelphia Disco classic - produced by Bobby Martin, recorded at Sigma Studios, mixed by Tom Moulton. 1976. ESSENTIAL!!
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