Record Shopping Etiquette
The do’s, the don’ts, and best practices when it comes to shopping for vinyl.
Experimental electro-acoustic London trio Still Moving releases debut EP
The London-based trio Still Moving featuring saxophonist Nat Philipps, drummer Pike Ogilvy, and keyboardist Sam Bates have just released a brilliant debut self-titled EP on Lanquidity Records.
Soul Jazz Records reissues Steve Reid’s 1976 spiritual jazz masterpiece ‘Rhythmatism’
For the second time in two decades, Soul Jazz Records has reissued legendary drummer Steve Reid’s 1976 spiritual jazz masterpiece Rhythmatism, which is one of the most sought-after and adventurous recordings of it’s time.
UK label Pressure Makes Diamonds reissues rare 1980 jazz dance groover ‘Paradise Island’
Respected vinyl collector, selector, and Mr Bongo family member Gary Johnson has started a new label Pressure Makes Diamonds, focusing on making obscure and pricey recordings available to the masses. This UK-based record label’s first reissue release is the impossible-to-find 1980 jazz-funk twelve-inch single Paradise Island from Florida’s Azwon.
Ghanaian Frafra-gospel singers Alogte Oho & His Sounds Of Joy release full-length album
After a string of standout 7inch releases, Berlin-based Philophon label has released the long-awaited and much anticipated full-length album from Ghanaian Frafra-gospel singers Alogte Oho & His Sounds Of Joy.
More Vibes: Strut releases compilation of modern era recordings from Detroit’s Tribe collective
Even though the group of musicians were very much ignored by the mainstream at the time, Detroit’s Tribe is now considered one of the most legendary collectives and jazz labels during the seventies, featuring jazz greats like Wendell Harrison, Phil Ranelin, Marcus Belgrave, Harold McKinney, and others. Now, labels Strut and Art Yard have teamed up to release the first compilation celebrating the modern era recordings from this collection of artists.
Rare Turkish-inspired jazz fusion recording, ‘Oriental Groove’ reissued
This month, the French-based Hot Mule label will be reissuing the highly obscure mid-eighties jazz fusion album, titled Oriental Groove from the short-lived ensemble Gülistan.
Manchester trio GoGo Penguin create original score to ‘Koyaanisqatsi’ on new EP
This past month, Manchester’s electro-acoustic trio GoGo Penguin released a brilliant new EP on Blue Note Records, titled Ocean In A Drop featuring music excerpts from their original score to Godfrey Reggio’s 1983 cult film, Koyaanisqatsi.
Soul Jazz Records releases new compilation celebrating 70s Nigerian soul, funk & disco
The London-based Soul Jazz Records has released a great new compilation, titled Nigeria Soul Power 70 that highlights the influence of funk, rock and disco on the African region’s music during the 1970s.
London-based group Natural Lateral releases cosmic jazz-funk debut
Every year their are a number of highly-anticipated releases that vinyl collectors and music fans cannot wait to listen in full, however some of my favorite releases are the ones that I didn’t see coming, and completely blow me away. This is certainly the case with the debut recording from the London-based cosmic groove quintet Natural Lateral.
Athens Of The North release incredible new compilation ‘Disco With A Feeling’
Edinburgh’s Athens Of The North have put out a brand new double vinyl compilation titled Disco With A Feeling featuring many of the label’s most sought after 7inch reissue releases and highly obscure dancefloor gems.
Mark de Clive-Lowe celebrates 9 years of his jazz-dance club party CHURCH with new album
It’s been quite a busy year for Mark de Clive-Lowe. Already he has released two recordings with his brand new Japanese cosmic jazz group Rōnin Arkestra, and two additional albums that made up his Heritage project. For his final release of 2019, the Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and producer presents his CHURCH Sessions, which MdCL describes as “equal parts jazz club, dance party and live remix experiment.”
Far Out Recordings reissues two classic Brazilian fusion albums by Ana Mazzotti
Recently, Far Out Recordings has reissued two obscure mid-seventies Brazilian jazz fusion recordings from multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ana Mazzotti, who fellow Brazilian musician icon Hermeto Pascoal dubbed a “super-musician.” These were unfortunately Mazzotti’s only two studio recordings, as she unfortunately passed away in her mid-thirties due to losing her battle with cancer.
Sun Ra Arkestra’s 1986 live Poland show released on vinyl for the first time
This month, the London-based label Lanquidity Records will be releasing on vinyl for the first time ever, Sun Ra Arkestra’s, now considered, legendary 1986 performance in Kalisz, Poland.
