Jazzman Records Releases New Compilation of Obscure 70s & 80s British Jazz
For about three decades, the London-based Jazzman label, ran by vinyl digger ‘Jazzman’ Gerald, has probably been one of the top labels in bringing forth rare and obscure jazz titles from all over the world. The record label’s Spiritual Jazz series is now in it’s eighth volume, and has become one of the greatest ongoing jazz compilation series ever to be established.
Three years ago, while it was in between two Spiritual Jazz releases, the label released another incredible compilation titled A New Life. This release, compiled by crate digger Duncan Brooker and writer/author Francis Gooding, featured British jazz selections from private and independent albums released during 1966-1990. This compilation quickly sold out and received high praise from both jazz fans and record collectors.
With the help again from both Brooker and Gooding, Jazzman has just released volume two of A New Life. Where the Spiritual Jazz series has different sub-themes with every release, volume two follows right where the first one left off, highlighting choice selections of obscure British jazz from 1968-1988. From the album’s great vocal jazz opener “Come, Listen To Me” by Gerry McClelland to Hotpoints’ 1980 jazz-funk “Put The Wood On The Fire,” and Billy Jenkins’ spiritual tribute to Pharoah Sanders, this brilliant new double gatefold compilation uncovers some of the most rare and often overlooked recordings in British jazz history.
By continuing to dig deeper into the vaults, the Jazzman label has put together and released another essential compilation of must-hear jazz gems.
Various Artists
A New Life, Vol. 2
(Jazzman)
