Mankunku Quartet Yakhal' Inkomo

Jazzman delves deep into the catalogue of legendary label, Impulse! for the 12th release in their crucial 'Spiritual Jazz' series. This compilation features celebrated masterpieces from Alice Coltrane and Pharaoh Sanders into the arena, together with lesser known cuts from Phil Woods and John Klemmer as well as straight-up classics such from Yusef Lateef and Elvin Jones! ESSENTIAL!

Vibration Black Finger return with their Jazzman debut, 'Can You See What I'm Trying to Say'. A unique album that crosses over jazz, electronic and afro-trance styles - stunning release from this constantly, evolving band! RIYL Comet Is Coming and Melt Yourself Down!

This Jazzman release draws a selection from the jazz saxophonist's 2016 album 'Natural Time' ('Your Pace', 'Peace For All') and from 2017's 'Momentum' ('Elevation', 'Chant' and 'Rising'). Featuring her regular quartet of Radomir Milojkovic (guitar) Uros Stamenkovic (drums) and Gina Schwarz (bass), the music on Elevation is pure sound, soul and spirit!

U.K. jazz saxophonist and Jazzman mainstay Nat Birchall delivers 'The Storyteller', his album that pays tribute to the late, great, Yusef Lateef. Includes interpretations of Lateef classics, as well as original compositions inspired by the great man.

Jazzman continue their 'holy grail' series with this incredible rare album from Texas based jazz outfit, Forty Seven Times Its Own Weight. Obscure and sought after album with originals exchanging hands for large sums online. Another essential reissue!

Reissue of The Don Rendell / Ian Carr Quintet "Live" LP. A classic from British jazz and the Lansdowne catalogue. Exact replica reissue!

Here we go - Jazzman come up with the goods and reissue a British jazz classic from the Lansdowne catalogue. Exact replica, taken from original analogue master tapes, re-mastered at Abbey Road Studios to produce audiophile quality 180g vinyl. deeply melodic, post-bop British jazz compositions, UK jazz at it's absolute finest!

First time reissue for this unbelievably rare, gospel jazz and funky soul obscurity. 'Two Sisters From Bagdad' was composed and orchestrated by two precocious young talents, E.J. Garrison and Rhodia McAdoo. It's an album full of surprises, and is notorious for the heavy funk workout 'Though's Were The Days' - don't sleep!

James Tatum's stunning, spiritualised Contemporary Jazz Mass is one of the only true jazz masses ever released. Inspired by Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts, Tatum's masterwork was recorded on its first ever performance at St Cecilia Church in Detroit, and released on his own private label in 1974. 

N.B. The CD version of this release also includes Tatum's independent second release 'Live at the Orchestra Hall & Paradise Theater'.

Ezra Collective finally drop their highly anticipated debut! The hotly tipped collective play a tight mix of spiritual jazz, influenced by traditional african rhythm and melody. 'Juan Pablo: The Philosopher' has been receiving a LOT of praise and getting support from the likes of Gilles Peterson and more. Mixed by Floating Points and features a guest spot by the superb Nubya Garcia - plus a stunning version of the Sun Ra classic, 'Space Is The Place'! Essential release!

Hot, fuzzy Afro-psych-funk rubdown from the legendary, Hamad Kalkaba! Analog Africa do it again and focus in on the entire discography of the artist. Neglected for decades by all but the most devoted collectors of Afro music, Hamad Kalkaba and the Golden Sounds at long last gathers together the body of work of one of Cameroon’s forgotten geniuses!

Now-Again's 'Reserve' series focuses on Michael Cosmic's 'Peace In The World' and Phill Musra Group's 'Creator Spaces'. 

The 70s Boston underground brought twin brothers Phill Musra and Michael Cosmic together with Turkish-born drummer Hüseyin Ertunç; as a trio, and with other Boston jazzers (John Jamyll Jones of Worlds Experience Orchestra), the twins each privately issued an album. Potent mixes of spirituality, expressionist fire and electrified newness, these rare LPs are mastered from the original tapes. 

Deluxe limited numbered gatefold vinyl LP (with obi strip, booklet and WAV download code) and deluxe 3xCD versions which both include extensive liner notes featuring rare photos and more.

Burkina Faso may be one of the least well-known parts of West Africa but it has a deep history and musical pedigree. A few years before President Thomas Sankara changed his country’s name from Upper Volta to its current one, a new sound emerged to soundtrack a cultural revolution. Featuring music by Abdoulaye Cisse, Amadou Balake, Pierre Sandwidi & Super Volta, Tidiani Coulibaly & Dafra Star, Bozambo, Youssouf Diarra and more. Available as deluxe 2-LP gatefold vinyl and CD. Includes a booklet with extensive liner notes and photography.

Fourth instalment in the excellent 'Africa Airways' series from Africa Seven! This time around all tunes have the exotic disco flavour, featuring dancefloor killers from Tala A.M., Manu Dibango, Jake Sollo and more!

The return of the broken beat king, Kaidi Tatham! Another killer 4-tracker of soulful, broken dancefloor cuts on the superb, First Word label!

In late 1966 Herbie Hancock, together with Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Ron Carter and Jack De Johnette, entered a New York studio to capture the vibe of 'swinging London' in a jazz mode with grooves that create effective bluesy moods on the slow pieces and funky ones on the up-tempo tracks. Meanwhile in London, the Yardbirds (with Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page) were recording additional material for use in the movie soundtrack. Totally groovy!

First official reissue of Nigerian disco-boogie, holy-grail LP produced by Grotto for EMI Nigeria and originally released in 1978. Contains disco gem ‘Bad city Girl’. Don't sleep on this one - you'll have to remortgage your house to get an original!

In this album Sun Ra blends elements of free jazz, off-key synth explorations, and experimental theatre into an other-worldly concoction that doesn’t crop up anywhere else in the Arkestra’s massive discography.

Although Sun Ra wouldn’t have called Earth home, there were a couple of cities that proved to have considerable significance on him and his music, and Philadelphia was one of the places that he really felt in his element. The vitality you can hear on Antique Blacks is a testament to the unique energy of the community around The Foxhole Cafe in Philly.

Young Marco's Safe Trip drop another limited release from Satoshi & Makoto - this time around the Japanese experimental synth duo try their hand and deep, dream house music....Killer release!

Third instalment in the essential 'Disco Hamam' series with edits of Turkish disco and bellydancing sleaze from edit specialists, Ozerbey and FOC Edits!

Jazz titan Kamasi Washington’s EP, the deep and spiritual, 'Harmony of Difference', the first new music from Washington since his universally acclaimed 2015 debut album 'The Epic'. Essential release!

N.B. Inc a download code that is redeemable from the label.

Young Marco's Safe Trip label issues this lush, ambient, electronic synth opus from Japanese duo, Satoshi & Makoto. Big recommendation from us!

A rather fruity Brazilian, French spoken erotic version of Painel De Controle single that sits somewhere between euro disco and the original vibe. Killer, club-ready 45 on AOTN!

Absolutely KILLER very rare independent label Nathan Davis LP, 1971. Deep, deep jazz reissued for the first time ever! ESSENTIAL!

John Morales goes back in on some of his favourite disco for BBE - This Part A of the fourth volume delves into some of his favourite mixes of classic tracks from Lenny Williams, Dan Hartman, Level 42 and Barry White.

Seminal sensual seventies soul!

Self produced set By Lloyd Parks. Recorded at Joe Gibbs with a stellar support cast. The CD comes with 6 bonus tracks and the vinyl single vinyl LP is as it was on its original release. Sleeve notes by Diggory Kenrick and comes with the usual booklet and photos. * CD bonus Tracks Please note: VINYL NOW IN STOCK..

A fine selection of Linval Thompson 12" productions from the early 80s featuring Earl 16, Freddy McKay, Barry Brown, Freddie McGregor, Al Campbell, Roman Stewart and Wayne Wade. Most of the tracks are extended dubs.

John Morales compiles some of his favourite disco for BBE - This Part B fourth volume he offers up his own mixes of some classic tracks from Barry White, Teena Marie and MFSB.

Sexy mellow soul masterpiece, produced by Leon Ware

Vinyl now in stock!

'Yes Lawd! Remixes' is a new reworking of the critically acclaimed debut album from NxWorries. Knxwledge continues a Stones Throw tradition started by Madlib, by remixing his own album, adding a new interpretation to the tracks featuring Anderson .Paak’s vocals.

It's a funky/disco classic!

Original USA 7"Vinyl VG+ /Sleeve VG+ Unplayed few minor pops etc
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Deluxe reissue via Superior Viaduct of this sought-after Sun Ra gem that was originally release on El Saturn back in 1976. Features the talents of Pharoah Sanders on the a-side and Black Harold, on flute, on the b-side. Features the classic 'Rocket Number Nine'.