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George And Glen MillerEasingJah Fingers
Eek-A-MouseTrying To Be Free / No WickedJah Fingers
Carlton And The ShoesWhat A DayJah Fingers
Dennis BovellAkoustikOld School
The 4th Street OrchestraRun Dem Out / Jah Chase ThemOld Hard Bread
Classics Volume 3: The Armand Van Helden MixesVarious Artists4 To The Floor
CoilLive At The London Convay Hall, October 12, 2002Planet Claire Records
Lost Souls Of SaturnThe Awakening (inc. James Holden remix)R&S
Josephine Jones / Raw SoulCandy Man / Just Walk FunkyTramp Records
Phoenix City All-StarsClash Version RockersHappy People
Stelvio CiprianiFemina RidensFour Flies
Los KeysMister T.C.B.Tramp Records
Jordan RakeiOriginNinja Tune
Pama InternationalThe Altruistic Soul Sound..Happy People
Rudie All AroundVolume 1Happy People
Headie One feat. Dave18 Hunna (feat. Four Tet remix)BMG
Auntie FloBrasil Novas FrequenciasAgainst Fascism Trax
Dead Man's ChestDiamond Life 07Diamond Life
Delroy EdwardsDubonnetApron Records
TelephonesFrom The Vaults 1998-2018 Vol.2European Carryall
Johnny GriffinIntroducing Johnny GriffinBlue Note
Liquid MaskJust A MomentErezioni
Cosmos Dwellerz ArkestraLove Thoughts / Interview with Sanifu Al Hall JrAljoni Music Company / Super Disco Edits
Abyss / Tommy The CatMyor Massiv 08Myor Massiv
KutimanSakla Beni (feat. Melike Sahin)Siyal Music
Levon VincentSeahorseNovel Sound
Marc PharoahSoul Sounds 3FXHE
ReblesSweetest TabooSoundway
Erik TravisTDM 365Otho / F.A.C.T
Zeal OnyiahTrumpet King Zeal Onyia ReturnsBBE
DJ Lil’ JohnUnda PressureAVA.Records
XOAWay WestFive Easy Pieces
Alan Parker & Alan HawkshawBlack PearlMusic De Wolfe
Suzanne CianniFlowers of EvilFinders Keepers
Johnny & The AttractionsI'm Moving OnDub Store
Tappa ZukieRaggy Joey BoyDub Store
The EmotionsYou Can't Stop MeDub Store
Stranger And PatsyYour PhotographDub Store
PixvaeCaliBongo Joe
HelmChemical FlowersPan
Derya Yıldırım & Grup ŞimşekKar YağarBongo Joe
HyperculteMassif OccidentalBongo Joe
Salim AbdullahNgoma TanzaniaDomino Sound
Winston Reedy & SaluteNone Shall Escape The JudgementRoom In The Sky
Derya Yıldırım & Grup ŞimşekOy Oy EmineBongo Joe
Tarika BlueRevolution / Blue NeptuneDynamite Cuts
The Mad GeezersThe DonkeySwing-A-Ling Now Sounds
Mavi Günes 693 Çember / YaftaZel Zele
PlanisphereVarious ArtistsNumero
MarnieSongs Hurt MeDiscos Transgénero
- Jack McDuff – Blue Monsoon
Includes the jazz dance killer 'Blue Monsoon'. Rare fusion on Cadet, 1975. Tough line-up includes George Benson (with his jazz hat on), Phil Upchurch, Grady Tate, Ray Mantilla on congas and Pee Wee Ellis. Rare album.
Jack McDuffSophisticated Funk (1976)Chess
Killer fusion. From boogie funk of Dit Da Dit to the Digwalls/Gilles Peterson jazz dancers Ju Ju.
- Jack McDuff – Dit Da Dit
- Jack McDuff – Ju Ju
- 1. Dit Da Dit
- 2. Ju Ju
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- Reissue LP£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Sonny StittMr.Bojangles (1973)Cadet
Includes the seminal rare groove classic "Blue Monsoon". Released on Cadet records.
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA Vinyl in shrink
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Shades Of BrownHo Hum World / Little Girl (1969)Cadet
Charles Stepney production
- Shades Of Brown – Ho Hum World
- 1. Ho Hum World
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 45In stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsAnother Exposure (1968)Cadet
Killer Charles Stepney and Richard Evans of the deep, deep orchestral house band at Chess studios, 1968. On fire - check out 'Soul Message'. Rare.
- Soulful Strings – Soul Message
- Original LP£18.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA vinyl, cutout top right
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The DellsBelieve Me/ Oh What A Night (1969)Cadet
Wicked stormin' 60s Soul tune
Arr by Charles Stepney.
MINT UNPLAYED ORIG 45
- The Dells – Believe Me
- 1. Believe Me
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Etta JamesI Got You Babe (1967)Cadet
Great funky version of the Sonny & Cher classic ! Produced by Rick Hall at Etta's classic Muscle Shoals sessions.
UNPLAYED Original USA 7"Vinyl VG /Sleeve...
- Etta James – I Got You Babe
- 1. I Got You Babe
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£15.00In stockAdd to Bag
Don PattersonGoin Down Home (1963)Cadet
CHESS Records original USA copy organ trio soul jazz, 1963. RARE.
- Original LP£30.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA vinyl, First and only pressing, Cadet Records.
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Ramsey LewisDancing In The Street (1967)Cadet
- Original LP£9.99Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Original = Original USA Vinyl heavy gatefold
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Ramsey LewisUp Pops (1967)Cadet
Classic Richard Evans production at the mighty Chess Records from 1967. featuring mainstay of the label Ramsey Lewis in full flow along with Cleveland...
- Ramsey Lewis – Party Time
- Original LP£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA Vinyl, sleeve wear, back card part unglued, spine wear,
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Ray BryantQuizas, Quizas, Quizas/After Hours (1969)Cadet
Groovy Jazz instrumental produced by the great Richard Evans
Original Chess Records unplayed USA 45
- Ray Bryant – Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
- 1. Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Ramsey LewisThe Movie Album (1966)Cadet
Big all-star line-up of orchestra, strings and brass backing Ramsey Lewis, Cleveland Eaton and Maurice White. Classic Chess sound from 1966!
Original...
- Original LP£9.99In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsI Want My MommaCadet
- The Dells – I Want My Momma
- 1. I Want My Momma
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£8.99In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsHallways Of My Mind (1969)Cadet
Quality soul! Arranged by the great Charles Stepney, Chess Records (1969)
Mint unplayed original USA 45
- The Dells – Hallways Of My Mind
- 1. Hallways Of My Mind
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£10.00In stockAdd to Bag
Terry CallierWhat Color Is Love (1973)Cadet
Definitive collaboration between Terry Callier and Charles Stepney for Cadet. Features "Dancing Girl" and "You Goin Miss Your Candyman"
- LP (180 gram)£22.99In stockAdd to Bag
- LP£13.99
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Soulful StringsIn Concert (1969)Cadet
Live recording in Chicago arranged and conducted by Richard Evans!
- Original LP£19.99In stockAdd to Bag
Phil UpchurchYou Don't Have To KnowCadet
Arranged and produced by the great Charles Stepney!
- Phil Upchurch – You Don't Have To Know
- 1. You Don't Have To Know
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7"£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
The DellsThe Dells Sing Dionne Warwicke's Greatest Hits (1972)Cadet
Produced by Charles Stepney on Cadet with Phil Upchurch and members of The Pharoahs on backing...what higher recommendation do you need?!Original USA Vinyl...
- Original LP£15.00In stockAdd to Bag
Marlena ShawThe Spice Of Life (1969)Cadet
All-time seminal album from Marlena Shaw recorded for Chess in 1969, arranged and produced by the great Charles Stepney and Richard Evans, featuring the...
- Marlena Shaw – Woman of the ghetto
- 1. Woman of the ghetto
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- New LP £12.99
- CD£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
BACK IN PRINT - LONG OUT!Essential psychedelic soul/rock Rotary Connection album featuring the legendary "I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun", "Love Has Fallen...
- Rotary Connection – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- 3. I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
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- Reissue LP£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Bo DiddleyThe Black GladiatorCadet
On his 1970 album 'The Black Gladiator', Bo Diddley turns his trademark style on its head and ventures into the unknown with a swaggering psychedelic funk...
- Bo Diddley – Black Soul
- Bo Diddley – I've Got A Feeling
- 3. Black Soul
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- Reissue LP£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
- CD£13.99
Eddie FisherEddie Fisher & The Next One Hundred Years (1970)Cadet
Tripped out guitar funk, released on Chess, 1970 but recorded in St Louis under the direction of the great Oliver Sain.
- Eddie Fisher – jeremiah pucket
- Eddie Fisher – either or
- 1. jeremiah pucket
- 3. either or
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- Reissue LP£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyThe Rubaiyat Of Dorothy AshbyCadet
Classic album from jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby, originally released in 1970 on the Cadet label, and produced by Richard Evans! Her funkiest album...
- Dorothy Ashby – The Moving Finger
- Reissue LP£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
Rotary ConnectionSongs / Hey LoveCadet
Essential psychedelic soul/rock! Loads of classic tracks here including Respect, I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun, The Weight, Sunshine Of Your Love, Love...
- Rotary Connection – Respect
- Rotary Connection – I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun
- Rotary Connection – Love Has Fallen On Me
- 1. Respect
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- CD£11.99In stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsAnother Exposure (1968)Cadet
Killer Charles Stepney and Richard Evans of the deep, deep orchestral house band at Chess studios, 1968. On fire - check out 'Soul Message'. Rare.
- Soulful Strings – Soul Message
- Original LP£18.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA vinyl, cutout top right
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Bossa NovaAnd the Rise of Brazilian Music In The 1960sSoul Jazz Records
This double-CD is a concise guide to the music of bossa nova and comes with an extensive 75-page photographic mini-book with stunning photographs of Brazilian...
- Elis Regina – Roda
- Roberto Menescal – Inverno
- Joao Gilberto – O Sapo
- Ginga Trio – Yemanja
- Jorge Ben – Lalari-Olala
- Dorival Caymmi – Berimbau
- Sergio Mendes & Bossa Rio – Primitivo
- Nara Leao – Birimbau
- Tamba Trio – Mas Que Nada
- Baden Powell & Vinicius Moraes – Canto de Ossanha
- Zimbo Trio – Zimbo Samba
- Gilberto Gil – Viramundo
- Elis Regina – Menino Das Laranjas
- Edu Lobo – Jogo De Roda
- Elizete Cardoso – Vida Bela
- Dom Um Romao – Jangal
- Wanda Sa – Adriana
- Elizete Cardoso – E De Lei
- Antonio Carlos Jobim – O Morro Nao Tem Vez
- Edu Lobo – Ponteio
- Tamba 4 – Samba Blim
- Pery Ribeiro – Canto Negro
- Maria Bethania – Ye-Mele
- Miltinho – Faca Como Eu
- Jorge Ben – Rosa, Menina Rosa
- Milton Nascimento – Tres Pontas
- Baden Powell & Vinicius De Moraes – Canto De Xango
- Zelia Barbosa – Carcara
- Tamba Trio – Boranda
- Geraldo Vandre – Hora De Lutar
- Elis Regina – Tereza Sabe Sambar
- Edu Lobo – Aguaverde
- Jorge Ben – Carnaval Triste
- Marilia Medalha – Maria Moita
- 1. Elis Regina – Roda
- 2. Roberto Menescal – Inverno
- 3. Joao Gilberto – O Sapo
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- Deluxe 2×CD£12.99In stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyThe Rubaiyat Of Dorothy AshbyCadet
Classic album from jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby, originally released in 1970 on the Cadet label, and produced by Richard Evans! Her funkiest album...
- Dorothy Ashby – The Moving Finger
- Reissue LP£13.99In stockAdd to Bag
Bossa Nova and the Rise of Brazilian Music in the 1960sBOOK Edited by Gilles Peterson and Stuart BakerSoul Jazz Books
Currently out of print!This is the first ever collection of bossa nova record cover artwork, featuring stunning modernist and revolutionary designs that...
Cal TjaderSoul Sauce (1964)Verve
Seminal Latin Jazz album including the seminal "Soul Sauce" (Guacha Guara), "Tanya", "Afro-Blue" and loads more. Essential!
- Cal Tjader – Soul Sauce
- Cal Tjader – Tanya
- 1. Soul Sauce
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- Original LP£40.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal = Original USA Vinyl, sleeve has name written on back and some damage at bottom back.
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WarWar (1976)Island
Heavweight funky jazz latin grooviness including the heavy 'War Drums'.
- War – War Drums
- 1. War Drums
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- Original LP£14.00
WarGalaxy (1977)MCA
It's a classic! This is the funky disco anthem "Galaxy" by War. Essential!
- War – Galaxy
- 1. Galaxy
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original LP£12.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA Vinyl with inner
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WarYoungblood (1978)MCA
Killer Latin Funk Disco ! 'Junkyard' is heavyweight funk and 'Flying Machine' is a Jazz Dance classic - bad album !
- War – Junk Yard
- War – Flying Machine (The Chase)
- Original LP£12.00
WarPlatinum Jazz (1977)United Artists
- War – War Is Coming! War Is Coming!
- 1. War Is Coming! War Is Coming!
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 2×LP£20.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original = Original USA Vinyl in original shrink
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WarThe Music Band (1979)MCA
Includes the original uncut disco mix of "Good Good Feelin". This is a heavy tune! Check it out.
- War – Good Good Feelin'
- Original LP£10.00
WarLive (1973)United Artists
Double live album with monster 20-minute versions of "Slippin' Into Darkness" and "Get Down"
- Original 2×LP£15.00
WarAll Day Music (1971)United Artists
Includes classic tracks such as "Nappy Head", "Slipping Into Darkness" and a live version of "Baby Brother"!
Original = USA Vinyl VG+ /Sleeve VG 100%...
- War – nappy head
- War – slipping into darkness
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Loft ClassicsCD Volume TwoMusic For Those Who Know
First time on CD! The Loft Classics series of reissue 12" singles have spread the magical music that makes David Mancuso's legendary Loft parties so special...
- Brass Construction – Movin On
- Gil Scott Heron – Home is Where The Hatred Is
- Fela Kuti – Shakara
- Don Ray – Standing in the Rain
- Risco Connection – Ain't No Stopping Us Now
- Mandre – Solar Flight
- 2. Brass Construction – Movin On
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD£12.99
Loft ClassicsCD Volume OneMusic For Those Who Know
First time on CD! The Loft Classics series of reissue 12" singles have spread the magical music that makes David Mancuso's legendary Loft parties so special...
- Deodato – Whistle Bump
- Dennis Coffey – Wings of Fire
- Johnny Hammond – Los Conquistadores Chocolates
- Lonnie Liston Smith – Space Princess
- Dexter Wansell – Life On Mars
- Powerline – Double Journey
- Sun Palace – Rude Movements
- 2. Deodato – Whistle Bump
- 3. Dennis Coffey – Wings of Fire
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- CD£12.99
Count BasieBasie's Beatle Bag (1966)Verve EMI
Basie does the Beatles in a big band late 60s style.
Mono copy
- Original LP£15.00
Roy BuddPick Yourself Up!! (1967)Marble Arch Records
Rare UK jazz from Roy Budd. His first LP recorded in early 1965 with Peter McGurk on bass with the orchestra and Dave Holland on bass with the trio and...
- Original LP£14.99
Brazil 70After Tropicalia: New Directions in Brazilian MusicSoul Jazz Records
This is our follow up to “Tropicalia: A Revolution in Sound” and takes up exactly where the first volume took off mixing up styles and featuring killer...
- Secos e Molhados – Amor
- Alceu Valenca – Punhal de Prata
- Novos Baianos – Tinindo-Trincado
- Jaimie Alem – Passara
- Gilberto Gil – Sai Do Serno
- Raul Seixas – Mosca no Soba
- Erasmo Carlos – Mane Joao
- Gilberto Gil – O Canto Da Ema
- Nelson Angelo and Joyce – Vivo Ou Morto
- Gal Costa – Pontos De Luz
- Raul Sexias – As Aventures De Raul Seixas Na Cidade De Thor
- Nelson Angelo & Joyce – Sete Cahorros
- Rita Lee – Corista De Rock
- Novos Baianos – America Tropical
- Mar Revolto – Contendas De Sincora
- 1. Secos e Molhados – Amor
- 2. Alceu Valenca – Punhal de Prata
- 3. Novos Baianos – Tinindo-Trincado
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD£11.99
Eddie HarrisE.H In The U.K. (1974)Atlantic
Eddie Harris recorded in the UK by Nesuhi Ertegun. Lots of UK jazz/rock groovers - Jeff Beck, Ian Paice, Steve Winwood, Chris Squire
- Eddie Harris – Baby
- 1. Baby
- View full info and tracklisting
- CD Obi Strip£7.99