Tag: Reissue
2019 is already turning into an extremely active year for the UK-based Mr. Bongo label, as they have recently released another essential reissue in Rob’s 1977 West African funk classic Funky Rob Way.
This month, Mr. Bongo released a very welcomed reissue of Trio Mocotó’s 1977 obscure Brazilian self-titled classic.
Soul Jazz Records has just reissued (for the second time), legendary drummer Steve Reid’s 1976 spiritual jazz-funk masterpiece Nova.
The UK-based Pure Pleasure label continues it’s recent series of essential Tribe Records reissues with the re-release of Phil Ranelin’s 1974 avant-jazz masterpiece The Time Is Now!.
This month, Bay Area’s Superior Viaduct label (who also run Stranded Records in Oakland & SF) has reissued saxophonist Joe McPhee’s 1971 free-willing jazz classic Nation Time.
It seems like each year, there are many great rare recordings that get reissued for the first time, providing an opportunity for collectors and music fans of all generations an opportunity to enjoy music that was previously extremely hard-to-find.
