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NOW JAZZ NOW - 100 Essential Free Jazz & Improvisation Recordings [1960-80]Writing from Thurston Moore, Byron Coley, Mats GustafssonPreface by Neneh Cherry. Afterword by Joe McPheeECSTATIC PEACE LIBRARY
The Bug vs Ghost DubsImplosionPressure
StargazersStargazersNight Dreamer
Carlos GarnettCosmos NucleusTime Traveler
Kenny BarronSunset To DawnTime Traveler
The Hamlins / Nora DeanTell Me That You Love Me / Mojo GirlStudio One
Roy BrooksThe Free SlaveTime Traveler
Trio TernuraA GiraVampisoul
Roland Alphonso with The Originals OrchestraABC RocksteadyKids Of Yesterday
Gladstone AndersonGlad SoundsKids Of Yesterday
Bebel GilbertoTanto Tempo (25th Anniversary)Crammed Discs
Manny Corchado & His Orchestra / Nelson Y Sus EstrellasChicken & Booze / Aguardiente Y PolloVampisoul
Elijah MinnelliClams As A Main MealBreadminster County Council
SanticFather Will Cut You OffMutual Life
Sis SanaeFree Jah ChildrenDeep Root
BabbajahFree Up The HerbsVibe Generator
Danny RedJah Beat ThemGuree Roots
Carlton LivingstonLonely ManDynamite Records
Kare / Infinite / Dub CreatorMarijuanaKing Shiloh Majestic Music
Susan CadoganMy Oh MyJump Up! Records
Sistah JahiaRebelFontoyard
Alpha & Omega meets Indica DubsRedeemer Dub / Inner SelfIndica Dubs
Earth-ToneRevelation Of The LightWisdom & Integrity
Linval ThompsonRun Ghetto YouthDubmill
Los Wembler's De IquitosSelvaVampisoul
Dixie Peach & The DiciplesTill Ah MorninBoom-Shacka-Lacka
Dixie Peach & The DisciplesWe Ah WarriorBoom-Shacka-Lacka
Flying VipersWorld InversionEasy Star Records
Vick Lavender ft. Ron CarrollAll I Got For You (Is Love)Cataleya Music
The PrizefightersCrazy in Love / Live ForeverJump Up! Records
Prince BusterFly Flying SkaKids Of Yesterday
Glenn DavisForma EPForma Music
Delroy WilsonHit After Hit After Hit (The Best Of)Lantern Rec.
E-DancerKMS Sampler Vol. 1KMS
The Mighty DiamondsLeft With A Broken HeartAC Music
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- The Ramsey Lewis Trio – If You've Got It, Flaunt It (Part 1)
- The Ramsey Lewis Trio – Do What You Wanna
- The Ramsey Lewis Trio – Bold And Black
- The Ramsey Lewis Trio – Uhuru
Amazing, super-funky album supervised by Charles Stepney with the classic trio line-up of bassist Cleveland Eaton and EWF's Maurice White on drums! Includes "If You've Got It, Flaunt It", "Do What You Wannna", "Uhuru", "Bold And Black" and more!
The Ramsey Lewis TrioA Hard Day's NightChess
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Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
Essential psychedelic soul/rock Rotary Connection album featuring the legendary "I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun", "Love Has Fallen On Me" and more! ...
- – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
- 3. – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
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The Soulful StringsGroovin' With The Soulful Strings (1967)Cadet
Includes the seminal 'Burning Spear'. Classic Chicago Chess deepness produced by the great Richard Evans in 1967.
- – Burning Spear
- 1. – Burning Spear
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Gene AmmonsEarly VisionsCadet
- Original LP 2CA 60038-1£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl, lower spine taped, cutoutIn stockAdd to Bag
Dorothy AshbyAfro-Harping (1968) NEW EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONCadet
Definitive deep funky album from harpist Dorothy Ashby. Excellent late 60's soulful jazz harp recorded for Chess with arrangements by Richard Evans and...
- – Soul Vibrations
- – Games
- – Action Line
- – Lonely Girl
- – Life Has Its Trials
- – Afro-Harping
- – Little Sunflower
- – Theme From Valley Of The Dolls
- – Come Live With Me
- – The Look Of Love
- 1. – Soul Vibrations
- 2. – Games
- 3. – Action Line
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Etta JamesSecurity / I'm Gonna Take What He's GotCadet
Boom tune recorded at Fame Studios, produced by Rick Hall
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James MoodyJames MoodyCadet
- Original LP CA-648£15.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl in great condition (GRT reissue copy)In stockAdd to Bag
Soulful StringsIn Concert (1969)Cadet
Live recording in Chicago arranged and conducted by Richard Evans!
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The Greig McRitchie BandFighting BackCadet
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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?!
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The DellsFreedom Means....(1971)Cadet
Fantastic album recorded at Chess, Chicago 1971. Produced by the legendary Charles Stepney. Includes five songs written by Terry Callier - including 'It's...
- – It´s All Up To You
- 5. – It´s All Up To You
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The DellsI Want My MommaCadet
Funky Dells!
- – I Want My Momma
- 1. – I Want My Momma
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Dorothy AshbyDorothy's Harp (1969)Cadet
One of Dorothy Ashby's hardest records to find! Classic 1969 release produced by the legendary Richard Evans for Chess Records. Nice Brazilian cuts such...
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Shades Of BrownHo Hum World / Little Girl (1969)Cadet
Charles Stepney production
- – Ho Hum World
- 1. – Ho Hum World
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The DellsHallways Of My Mind (1969)Cadet
Quality soul! Arranged by the great Charles Stepney, Chess Records (1969)
- – Hallways Of My Mind
- 1. – Hallways Of My Mind
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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"
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The J.B.'sFood For Thought (1972)People
Probably the best J.B's album in the world ! Full of great tracks.Every track on this album is a funk classic - 'Pass the Peas', 'Gimme Some More' 'Hot...
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Ellen McIlwaineHonky Tonk AngelPolydor
Essential funky folk album!
Brilliant! You Need this!
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James BrownGet On The Good FootPolydor
Monster double-album from the Godfather of Soul!
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Lonnie Liston SmithAstral Travelling (1973)Flying Dutchman
Classic album of deep, deep, funky jazz......Includes 'Astral Travelling', as covered by Pharoah Sanders. Heavyweight line-up including Cecil McBee on...
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Lonnie SmithMove Your Hand (1969)Blue Note
Oh man, this is so heavy. The super-deep 'Move Your Hand' along with twisted vocals and hypnotic, incessant rhythm is one of the heaviest sounds of all...
- – Move Your Hand
- 3. – Move Your Hand
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The Voices Of East HarlemThe Voices Of East HarlemJust Sunshine
Cult favourite produced by Leroy Hutson and Curtis Mayfield - superb 70s soul and funk, including Cashing In and the mighty Wanted Dead Or Alive
- – cashing in
- – wanted, dead, or alive
- 1. – cashing in
- 5. – wanted, dead, or alive
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AirtoFree (1972)CTI
Tough Brazilian meets Jazz fusion from Airto Moreira, produced by Creed Taylor in 1972 for CTI! Line-up includes Flora Purim, Ron Carter, Chick Corea,...
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Weldon IrvineCosmic Vortex (1974)BMG
100% Stone-cold rare groove classic. "Walk that Walk" is a heavyweight monster tune. ESSENTIAL!By 1974, 31 year-old Weldon Irvine was ready for the next...
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Johnny HammondBreakout (1971)Kudu
KILLER - check the audio! Long out of print! Heavyweight organ funk. Soul jazz organ groover Hammond is joined by Grover Washington and...
- – breakout
- 5. – breakout
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Kool And The GangMusic Is The MessageMercury
Classic funk album! Check the title track, 'Funky Granny' and 'Soul Vibrations' - as sampled by J Walk.
- Reissue LP DELT2011£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Studio One Showcase 45 (Expanded Edition)Soul Jazz Records
Brand new expanded double album edition of Showcase 45 includes 8 bonus tracks!
Soul Jazz Records' Studio One Showcase 45 features a roll call of classic...
- Freddie McGregor – Beat Down Babylon
- Cornel Campbell – No Man's Land
- Judah Eskender Tafari – Danger In Your Eyes
- Tony & Howie – Fun It Up
- Liberation Group – Namibia
- Winston Francis – Love Me Today, Not Tomorrow
- Roland Alphonso – Jah Shakey
- Joe Higgs – Dinah
- Brown Eagle – Natural Living
- Freddie McKay – So Long, Farewell
- Jackie Mittoo – Mixing
- The Heptones – How Can I Leave You
- The Skatalites – Sudden Destruction
- Lone Ranger – Dance A Fe Cork
- Horace Andy – Mamie Blue
- Johnny Osbourne – Run Up Your Mouth
- Bob Marley and The Wailers – One Love
- The Cables – What Am I To Do
- 1. Freddie McGregor – Beat Down Babylon
- 2. Cornel Campbell – No Man's Land
- 3. Judah Eskender Tafari – Danger In Your Eyes
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Roy Ayers UbiquityMystic Voyage (1975)Polydor
Includes "Brother Green", "Evolution" and the killer "Life Is Just A Moment"
- – Brother Green (the Disco King)
- – Life Is Just A Moment - Part 1
- 1. – Brother Green (the Disco King)
- 6. – Life Is Just A Moment - Part 1
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Holy Church Of The Ecstatic SoulSoul Jazz Records
Originally available as a very limited-edition (sold out) coloured vinyl for RSD23 and now available as a black double vinyl edition (gatefold sleeve,...
- Andrae Crouch & The Disciples – Satisfied
- Shirley Caesar – Jesus Children Of America
- The Meditation Singers – Trouble's Brewin'
- The Clark Sisters – You Brought The Sunshine
- Dorothy Norwood – Let Your Feet Down Easy
- Shirley Caesar – Jesus Is Coming
- Swan Silvertones – If You Believe Your God Is Dead
- The Alvin Darling Ensemble – Is There Anybody Here ?
- Roscoe Robinson – There's A Creator
- Destiny – Nothing Can Stop Me Now
- The Meditation Singers – Good Old Gospel Music
- Keith Barrow – Everything Is Gonna Be Alright
- Roscoe Robinson – Elijah
- Dyson's Faces – Till I've Got This Feelin' Of Love
- The Violinaires – The Upper Way
- Leomia Boyd and The Gospel Music Makers – Higher in Jesus' Love
- Keith Barrow – The Right Road Now
- 1. Andrae Crouch & The Disciples – Satisfied
- 2. Shirley Caesar – Jesus Children Of America
- 3. The Meditation Singers – Trouble's Brewin'
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CandidoBeautiful (1970)Blue Note
Seriously funky album by Cuban jazz percussionist Candido Camero recorded in 1970 for Blue Note. Check the audio!
- – I'm On My Way
- 1. – I'm On My Way
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Ramsey LewisBack To The Roots (1971)Cadet
Ramsey Lewis trio get back to their roots on this 1971 album for Chess/Cadet.
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Secret Superstar SoundsSoul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new Secret Superstar Sounds brings together a wealth of punk/power pop tunes from late-70s/early-80s British group’s that you have...
- Gobblinz – London
- Plummet Airlines – It's Hard
- Xdreamysts – Right Way Home
- Tours – Language School
- The Squares – No Fear
- The Monitors – Compulsory Fun
- The Meanies – It's True
- Jeff Hill Band – Something’s Wrong With My Baby
- The Squad – 24 Hours
- Krypton Tunes – Limited Vision
- The Zeros – Hungry
- The Wardens – Do So Well
- The Letters – Nobody Loves Me
- The Tunnelrunners – Forever Crying At Love Songs
- Comic Romance – Cry Myself To Sleep
- 1. Gobblinz – London
- 2. Plummet Airlines – It's Hard
- 3. Xdreamysts – Right Way Home
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Cannonball AdderleySoul Of The BibleCapitol
Superb early 70's deep jazz produced by Cannonball Adderley and David Axelrod! Will appeal to fans of Harry Whitaker's Black Renaissance! Check 'Space...
- – Obeah
- 3. – Obeah
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- Reissue 2×LP CAP11120£21.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Nick WaltersPadmāsanaD.O.T. Records
Trumpeter, composer, bandleader & producer, Nick Walters delivers his 2nd studio album within the last year for his D.O.T. Records imprint. Padmāsana...
- – Namas Karam
- – Nilgiri Hills
- – Goa
- – Blue City Busker
- – Road To Munnar
- – Udaipur
- – Prayer
- 1. – Namas Karam
- 2. – Nilgiri Hills
- 3. – Goa
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The Nite-LitersThe Nite-LitersRCA
Originally released on RCA Records in 1970, The Nite-Liters is a raw, soulful masterpiece that has been sampled by KMD, Ghostface Killah and others.
- – Get Back Buddy
- – Stuff-n-it
- – Con-Funk-Shun
- – The Heckler
- – Cherish Every Precious Moment
- – Pretty Words Don't Mean A Thing (Lie To Me)
- – Down And Dirty
- – Nothing (Can Make Me Love You More Than I Do)
- – Itchy Brother
- – Horny Man
- – Snap Your Twig
- – Eleanor Rigby
- 1. – Get Back Buddy
- 2. – Stuff-n-it
- 3. – Con-Funk-Shun
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James BrownIt's A Mother (1969)King
Must-have JB album featuring the monster funk classic "Mother Popcorn"and many more !
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Roy Ayers UbiquityA Tear To A SmilePolydor (1970)
Classic Ubiquity line-up featuring Bernard Purdy, Jimmy Owens, Harry Whitaker and Dee Dee Bridgewater on the original version of "2000 Black", "The Old...
- – 2000 Black
- 1. – 2000 Black
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The Soul Fox StringsBlowing My Mind To PiecesSoul Galore
Simon Soussan produced early 70s Northern stylee. MINT UNPLAYED COPY
- – Blowing My Mind To Pieces
- – Mountain Top Theme
- 1. – Blowing My Mind To Pieces
- 2. – Mountain Top Theme
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HazeHazeASI Records
Wicked latin/funk album independent release c. 1974. "Waiting For The Moment" is a seriously uplifting percussive groove monster of a tune!
- LP ASI198£18.00In stockAdd to Bag
The Ramsey Lewis Trio Hang On Ramsey! (1965)Cadet
Ramsey, Eldee Young and Red Holt in the zone on this mid-sixties Cadet album.
- Original LP£8.00Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA vinyl
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