Category: DIGGIN’ IN
London’s Far Out Recordings has recently reissued the first and only album from mysterious Brazilian vocalist Dila, who sadly died in a car accident shortly after the release of the record in 1971.
We take a closer look at one of the most legendary jazz collectives of the seventies in Detroit’s Tribe, and some of their classic recordings from members like Wendell Harrison, Phil Ranelin, Marcus Belgrave, and others.
The French-based Le Très Jazz Club label reissues, for the first time, Naosuke Myiamoto Sextet’s brilliant modal jazz recording Step!.
The London-based Melodies International label, run by Floating Points and Mafalda, have released a new 7inch single featuring the previously under-the-radar early 2000s boogie gem “Just Can’t Stay Away” from jazz-funk legend Don Blackman.
Originally released in 1983 by Nimbus West Records (formally Nimbus Records), Outernational Sounds reissues the deep spiritual jazz gem, titled Journey Into Nigritia from iconic Los Angeles pianist Nate Morgan.
Originally released on the independent Manhattan-based label Montuno in 1989, Soul Jazz Records has recently reissued Airto Moreira’s rarely scene album Samba De Flora.
Sun Ra was one of the most originally unique and forward-thinking composers and bandleaders of the last century. Claiming that he came to Earth from Saturn to spread the message of peace, the experimental pianist/ keyboardist and his ever-evolving ensemble the Arkestra fused together 40s era big band swing with bebop, the blues, free improvisation, spacey electronics, call-and-response chants, and psyched-out jazz-funk grooves to create a signature sound that always seemed to push the boundaries.
As Mr Bongo continues to celebrate 30 years (!!!), the label/record shop’s latest 7inch reissue of Zé Roberto’s 1973 Brazilian holy grail Lotus 72 D might be their best so far of the year.
Composer, vibraphonist, and vocalist Roy Ayers is one of the greatest jazz-funk musicians of our time. During the seventies and early eighties, the legendary artist released a string of groundbreaking recordings that defined any genre, fusing jazz, funk, and soul together to create his own signature sound which some have labeled “neo-soul.” Regardless of the label, his music can be heard across a wide diverse of settings, anywhere from the disco dance floor to a jazz nightclub.
Soul Jazz Records reissues flautist and composer Lloyd McNeill’s obscure 1976 spiritual jazz gem Treasures. This represents the latest in a string of welcomed reissues by the London-based label of McNeill’s past recordings.
