Ross Mc Henry: Child Of Somebody [First Word]
Ross Mc Henry is demonstrating that he is not only a monster bass player but a superb composer as well. “Child Of Somebody”, his latest solo release is a reflection of his thoughts on the events in the world today. This wonderful record filled with sublime yet ambitious compositions, brilliant soloing and a premiere lineup of musicians. “Sketch” displays elegant synergy between Mc Henry and guitarist Dylan Marshall playfully exchanging licks before creating a passage for flutist Tivon Pennicott. “Month Vortex” features warm chords from Pianist Mark De Clive Lowe and Duane Eubanks beautiful phrasings on Trumpet. “Clean Break”, an ode to Ornette Coleman once again finds Marshall out front accompanied by atmospheric horn arrangements. Pennicott featured throughout leads an impressive horn section that also includes NYC residents Corey King on Trombone and Marcus Strickland on tenor sax. As enjoyable as his last album was, Mc Henry has truly out done himself here.
Clara Moreno: Samba Esquema Novo [Far Out]
You can say that Clara Moreno’s career as a vocalist was destiny. She is after all the daughter of Joyce Moreno and Nelson Angelo are two of Brazil’s most treasured stars. Clara’s seventh lp “Samba Eequema Novo” is a reboot of Jorge Ben’s 1963 lp. Among the highlights are a down-tempo version of the classic “Mas Que Nada”. “Vem Moreno Vem”, is a sweet duet with Wilson Simoninha. Bassist Thiago Alves haunting bass sets the mood for Moreno’s sultry vocals on “Quero Esquecer Voce”. The musicians here are part of Moreno’s touring band and the familiarity pays dividends. Pianist Joao Cristal imposes a gentle and enchanting sound while Trombonist Paulo Malheiros horn arrangements are sublime. Moreno not only capture the spirit of Benoir’s work but breathes new life into these timeless recordings. Once again Far Out recordings has released a beautiful slice of Brazil that you need in your collection
After Altamont: An Animal Orchestra [After Altamont]
“An Animal Orchestra”, is the debut from the London based group After Altamont. The seven track disc is an amalgamation of dreamy folk, electronica and live instrumentation. Founder Stavros Potamitis experimentation with electronics began during his early DJ tenure across Europe. From there he moved to London and cut his teeth with production and sound engineering. His myriad of skills play dividends on this ambitious record. Among the highlights are “K-Band” featuring Shawni “Roots” featuring Kevin Davy White on vocals. “Yellow Circus” filled with haunting rhythms is spacious and dense. Potamitis’s ethereal compositions augmented by enchanting vocals result in deeply satisfying listen.
26 September 2016
Mooryc – One Day [Sonar Kollektiv]
Carmelita – Under The Trees [Tramp]
Resonators – Come Through [Wah Wah 45s]
Gee-O – Electro Hotel
Lost Midas feat. Rachel Geller – Nebula [Tru Thoughts]
Manatee Commune feat. Moorea Masa – The Garden Song [Bastard Jazz]
Robert Glasper Experiment – This Is Not Fear [Blue Note]
Bobbi Humphrey – Virtue [Blue Note]
Etienne de la Sayette – Maputo Queen [Paris DJs]
Resolution 88 – Raios Do Sol [Splash Blue]
Cesar Mariano & Cia – Metropole [Sony]
Neilo Feel – Havana [Favorite]
Kraak & Smaak feat. Cleopold – Alone With You (Knight One Remix) [Boogie Angst]
Om Unit – The Mirror [Cosmic Bridge]
Steve Spacek – Follow Me [Eglo]
Struction – Ai [R&S]
Diesler – Gold In Rio [A Little Something]
RüBA KPØ – We Are World (Simbad Suite) [Sonar Kollektiv]
Mehmet Aslan & Dario Rohrbach – Gazel [Fleeting Wax]
Earth Trax X Newborn Jr – Flute Track [Rhythm Section]
Giovanni Damico – Tanzania [Lumberjacks In Hell]
Fuminori Kagajo – Depths Of The Forest [Roots Underground]
Ytac – Cali Dust [Eis Haus]
Kaidi Tatham – Willow Of Winton [The Sound Of Everything]
Ross McHenry – Clean Break (For Ornate) [First Word]
19 September 2016
Denilen – Core 66 [Whirling Wolf]
Ade Alafia Adio – Aching Heart [Offering]
AfroDrum – Deep Sentiments [Sunclock]
Session Victim – Matching Half (Byron The Aquarious Remix) [Delusions Of Grandeur]
Jullian Gomes feat. Zion – Nothing Can Break Us [Atjazz Record Company]
Nils Penner feat. Emilie Nana – The One [Compost Black Label]
Ben Houghton – Market House [CDR X Dimensions]
Sampology feat. Noah Slee – Be There [Soul Has No Tempo]
Jorkes – Mindemania [Freeride Millenium]
Bogus Order – The Bullnose Step [Ahead Of Our Time]
Zerolex – Family Tree [Cascade]
Chrome Sparks – All Or Nothing [Counter]
MF Doom – Vomit (The ParanormL Remix)
Quiroga – Worst Gov [Really Swing]
Tall Black Guy feat. Moonchild – Will Never Know [First Word]
Pitto – When I Get You Alone [Sonar Kollektiv]
Air – Man Is Free [Be With]
Mike DiLorenzo – Pinot Nuevo [KeepTheGroove]
Banda de Pifanos de Caruaru – Cavalinho Cavalao (Tahira Re-edit) [Tiffs Joint]
Pedro Santos – Dual [Mr Bongo]
José Mauro – Obnóxius [Far Out Recordings]
O Quarteto – Vou Deitar e Rolar [Philips]
Lee Fields & The Expressions – Special Night (Parts 1 & 2) [Big Crown]
Linear John – A Night On The Town [Agogo]
Brian Auger – Sister Sadie [Freestyle]
Sam Fletcher – I’d Think It Over [Jazzman]
Cheyenne Fowler – Come Back To Me [Shaybrook]
12 September 2016
Rain Dog feat. Finn Ryder – A Scarecrow’s Heart Is Made Of Straw [Project Mooncircle]
After Altamont feat. Kevin Davy White – Roots
The Do Yo Thangs – Indecisive [Hope Street]
Lahun feat. JD73 – Mystic Jam Hands [Apollo]
Taxie – I Think I’m Falling In Love With You [Melodies]
Glenn Riccs – I’ve Been Waiting For You [Heavenly Sweetness]
AD Bourke & Raiders Of The Lost ARP – Traffic Jam [Really Swing]
Auntie Flo feat. Anbuley – Mandla In Space (Mark E Remix) [Highlife]
Benjamin Brunn – Plastic [Third Ear]
Krisztian Dobrocsi – Kaleidoscope [KX]
Fred Everything – Winter Tones [Drumpoet Community]
Chaos in the CBD – Invisible Spectrum [Rhythm Section]
Robert Glasper Experiment – Day To Day [Blue Note]
Dos Palos – Tear It Down [NuNorthern Soul]
Pional – Casualty [Counter]
Shafiq Husayn feat. Fatima & Jimetta Rose – On Our Way Home [Eglo]
K-Lone & Ill Chill – Dank [Wych]
Sporting Life – Space Jam Money [R&S Records]
Electric Wire Hustle – Go Slow [Bastard Jazz]
Joyce Moreno – Love For Sale [Far Out]
Rachel Modest – I Try [Ata]
Chain – Down and Wired [Perfect Toy]
A Plas Johnson – Downstairs [Jazzman]
Alex Puddu – Sex Bar [Schema]
Renegades Of Jazz – Jamboree [Agogo]
Woody Shaw With Tone Jansa Quartet – May [Timeless]
5 September 2016
The Seshen – Distant Heart [Tru Thoughts]
Air – Realize [Be With]
Feiertag feat. Okke Punt – The Innocence [Boogie Angst]
Crayon – Flee [Roche Musique]
Kutiman – She’s A Revolution [Siyal Music]
Nick Waterhouse – Straight Love [Innovative Leisure]
Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – 8th Wonder [Big Crown]
Cotton Claw – Gems Grape [Cascade]
Jazz Chronicles – Black Bounce [Futuristica Music]
Ross McHenry – 3-Month Vortex [First Word]
Candeias – Palmeiras [Sonar Kollektiv]
The Jeff Lobber Fusion – Black Ice [Inner City]
Raphael Attar – Murphy’s Law [Wah Wah 45s]
Kool Keith feat. MF Doom – Super Hero [Mello Music]
Aged In Harmony – I Feel Like Dancin’ [Melodies International]
Sorry Bamba – Mayel [Africa Seven]
Angel Love – Yeda Mo Ase (Neoplan Drivers) [BBE]
Pedro Santos – Ritual Negro [Mr Bongo]
Outboxx feat. Naomi Jeremy – Rumours [Hypercolour]
Toto Chiavetta feat. Moby Ngom – Nagnu Jubo [Yoruba]
Jullian Gomes feat. Zion – Nothing Can Break Us [Atjazz Record Company]
Freddy Da Stupid feat. Syd – Ouija [Offering]
Thabiso Muzi Mbatha – The Patriot [Phat Elephant]
Roots Manuva – Don’t Breathe Out (Pinch Remix) [Big Dada]
Paul Woolford – Heaven & Earth Part 2 [Aus Music]
The Black 80s – Wake Up [Sonar Kollektiv]
Various Artists: The Boogie Vol. 5 [Tokyo Dawn]
Tokyo Dawn, the Munich based record label has become a boogie wonderland for today’s forward thinking artists around the globe for delivering futuristic funk and infectious boogie grooves. Volume five from the long running compilation doesn’t disappoint as it features an eclectic lineup. One of the exciting newcomers on the scene today is Teeko. The creative turntablist displays his wizardry on the thumping bass and funk tune “The Hot”. If you like your funk with a heavy serving of grit and grime then you’ll definitely enjoy “Databan” from Reggie B. Kaidi Tatham brings his twisted brand of funk and electronica to the remix of Ruth Koleva’s “What Am I supposed To Do”.Other notable mentions include Matt Matix, Soulpersona and Steve Arrington. Is there any wonder that year after year, “The Boogie” ranks in the upper echelon as one of the best long running compilations to date? There shouldn’t be.
Nick Pride And The Pimptones: Go Deep [Legere Recordings]
“Go Deep” is the third overall album and second on Legere recordings from Nick Pride & The Pimptones. Their impressive debut displayed a band heavy on instrumentation and capable of bridging the gap between jazz and soul. On this release they’ve totally focused on funk and soul grooves with impressive results. Beth Macari, who appeared on one track from their previous release “Reduced Phat Shake” has become the full time vocalist on all tracks here and that proves to be a great move. Her sultry vocals make an impact right from the start with “What The Heart Wants”. a slow grinding soul tune made to order for a dim light basement party. “Give It To Me” kicks off with a seductive bass groove complemented by funky horns. “Good Day” is a sun drenched feel good tune certain to lift your spirits.Pride, who arranged all ten tracks sought for a deep soul recording and hits the mark.A deeply satisfying record for funk and soul lovers to play again and again.
Paper Tiger: Blast Off [Wah Wah 45s]
Paper Tiger is a six piece band out of Leeds that made quite a splash with their 2013 debut “Laptop Suntan”. Their second LP entitled “Blast Off” picks up where they left off with funky futuristic hip-hop beats and layered electronic production augmented by edgy lyrics from the band’s leader and lyricist Raphael Attar. In addition the group has enlisted an eclectic array of guests whose talents mesh seamlessly with their sound. Among the highlights are the intergalactic funk gem “Weight In Space” featuring Shafiq Husayn. “Same Mistakes” is filled with off kilter beats and synths. “Ooh” features heralded Stones Throw member Pyramid Vritra spitting over an obscure beat.The disc closes with “Ongami Sessions”, featuring red hot rapper Chester Watson displaying his monotone flow over laid back moody rhythms. The expansive layers of beats and synths will make you move and doesn’t let up. You won’t complain, instead you’ll just keep coming back for more. Another impressive release from the superb Wah Wah 45s label.
Various Artists: Chris Sullivan presents: The Wag Iconic tunes 1983-1987 [Harmless Records]
“Iconic tunes from the Wag Club 1983-1987” pays homage to legendary London nightclub. A collection of funk, Disco and rare grooves has been spread across four discs by Wag founder Chris Sullivan. For those who may not have had the pleasure of gracing the club’s dance floor will certainly recognize a number of these prime cuts. Gil Scott Heron’s “17th Street” and James Brown’s “The Boss” are some of the funky selections from disc one. “Life On Mars” and “Hijack”,are two sizzling Disco tracks from the seventies from Dexter Wansel and Herbie Mann respectively. There’s a few notable soul jazz gems such as Listen Here” by Eddie Harris and Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s “Making Love After Hours”. “Go Bang” by Dinosaur L (Arthur Russell) is a timeless classic that still fills a dance floor. A compilation packed with well over fifty tunes will transport you to a time and place where a diverse group of people gathered for good vibes and good music. You may not ever attended the club but after listening you will wish you did.
29 August 2016
Jose Mauro – Talismã [Far Out]
TJ – Reach For The Sky [BBE]
Dolly – Added Efforts
Sinead Harnett feat. JD Reid – Love To Lose [Rinse]
JP Moregun – Street Signs [Brainfeeder]
Bajka – Invisible Joy [Philophon]
Dele Sosimi – Na My Turn (Dub) feat. Prince Fatty & Nostalgia 77 [Wah Wah 45s]
Nikakoi – Raise Your Head And Smell The Air (HVL Remix) [Transfigured Time]
Bobby Hutcherson – Even Later [Blue Note]
Bobby Hutcherson & Harold Land – Ummh [Blue Note]
Bobby Hutcherson – Aquarian Moon [Blue Note]
Ross McHenry – Stateless [First Word]
Steely Dan – Peg [ABC]
Thundercat – Bus In These Streets [Brainfeeder]
Resolution 88 – Raios Do Sol [Splash Blue]
Da Lata – Asking Eyes [Agogo]
Selda – Dane Dane Benleri Var (Fattish’s Summer Rework)
The Invisible – Life’s Dancers (Floating Points Remix) [Ninja Tune]
Bruce Trail – Silver II [Magicwire]
Andres Aguirre – Pillow Human [Forbidden Colours]
Pirahnahead – Inner Turmoil [Lumberjacks in Hell]
Brit Manor – Wheels Of Eternity (Whatever/Whatever Remix) [Bastard Jazz]
Doc Daneeka feat. Seven Davis Jr – I Promise (Kon Rework) [BBE]
22 August 2016
Don Cherry – Body And Soul [A&M]
Modern Jazz Quartet – How High the Moon (In Concert) [M.C.R.]
Julian “Cannonball” Adderley – Somethin’ Else [Blue Note]
Joe Isaac Henderson – Out Side Loving [Tramp]
After Altamont – Yellow Circus
Throwing Shade – Dream Scene [Beating Heart]
Morgendugg – Lykkerus
Il Complesso di Tadà – Movimentato [Record Kicks]
The New Mastersounds – Nervous [Deep Funk]
Ebo Taylor – My Love and Music [Mr Bongo]
Clara Moreno – Balança Pema [Far Out]
Asta Hiroki feat. Kathrin deBoer – Her Image In Focus [Jalapeno]
Morris Dow & Eastern Sound – Black Child [Tramp]
The Sisters Love – Give Me Your Love [MoWest]
Herman Harris – Give yourself To Jesus [Cultures Of Soul]
V.B.Kühl – Leaf
sauce81 – Nothing Solved [Endless Flight/Mule Musiq]
Gwen McCrae – All This Love That I’m Giving [Cat]
Hiatus Kaiyote – Breathing Underwater (DJ Spinna Galactic Soul Remix) [BBE]
C.9ine feat. Kholi – Chasing (Atjazz Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Boddhi Satva feat. DJ Satelite & Fredy Massamba- Xe Mana Bella [Offering]
Don Pascal – Deep Throw (Beyond Tone Remix) [Broadcite]
D-Ren 1 – Afroflow [Low Pressings]
15 August 2016
Contours – Gato [Tru Thoughts]Banda Black Rio – Leblon Via Vaz Lobo [Mr Bongo]NY*AK feat. Franc Syx – How I Fell [Intimate Friends]Steven Julien – Marie [Apron] Chew – I Like It [EMI]Y-Bayani – Obar No Ni [Philophon] Futuristica Music 10 Mix by DJ Simon SRise – Shine A LightMarc Rapson – Dark vs LightDeborah Jordan – Nothing LastsElectric Conversation – Melodie ZigSixteen – Abstract LullabyLow Budget Soul – I Warned You (Electric Conversation Remix)Replife – Put It Down (Domu Remix)Emanative – When On Earth (Wahchuku Mtronix Bassled Dub)Electric Conversation – Fly AwayJazz Chronicles – Bologna (Rise Spiritual Edit)Rise – Psalm 64J.Mcfysian – For You (K15 Remix)Stark – NaritaOz – The RainDeborah Jordan – Want It Back (Marc Rapson Remix)Rapson – Mystery Of ManJazz Chronicles – Our Lost Brother+++++ End Of Mix +++++Synkro – Your Heart [Appllo]Seahawks – Valparaiso [Ocean Moon]Courtney Pine – I’ve Known Rivers [Talkin’ Loud]Nick Pride & The Pimptones – If You Ain’t [Légère]San Lazaro – Descarga Soledad [Hope Street]Vicki Anderson – You’re Welcome, Stop On By [Polydor]Feathers – Trips [Be Free]N-Side – Problem Or Solution
8 August 2016
Terry Callier – Trance On Sedgewick Street [MCA]
Badbadnotgood feat. Charlotte Day Wilson – In Your Eyes [Innovative Leisure]
The Smoke Clears feat. Cian Finn – Oh My Days [All City]
Blutch – A (Melodiesinfonie [r]emix) [Barbecue]
Gang Starr – Riot Akt [Virgin]
Sadat X – Freeze [Tommy Boy]
Roots Manuva – Juggle Tings Proper [Big Dada]
LL Cool J – Mama Said Knock You Out (12” Remix) [Def Jam]
Public Enemy – Don’t Believe The Hype [Def Jam]
Mala – The Calling [Brownswood]
Anchorsong – Last Feast (V.B Kühl Remix) [Tru Thoughts]
Unknown Artist – Bet Your Life [Banoffee Pies]
Spooky-J – Limbo Yam [Blip Discs]
Rapson feat. Nathan Thomas – Heat [Friday Fox]
Atjazz & Zano – Truth (Nuno (SEA) Dub Of Sorts Mix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Highfield Casuals – Highfield Daze [Craigie Knowes]
Sonar’s Ghost – Purest Dope [Sector 12/12]
Macadam Mambo – Lady Samba [Passport To Paradise]
Ralph MacDonald - East Dry River [T.K.]
Sheila Landis – Secret Lover [SheLan]
Fora Purim – Silver Sword [Milestone]
Ojiji – Forgotten Dream [Music De Wolfe]