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Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse - Drowning In Her
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Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse - Drowning In Her (Sonar's Ghost Remix)
The near mythical Drowning in Her gets a repress courtesy of a Tone Def Records and Over/Shadow collaboration. The flip is complimented by an awesome remix from the one and only Sonar's Ghost. Say no More...............
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Arcane - Execute
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Arcane - Minotaur
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Arcane - Warriah
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Arcane - Spiritchaser
Bristol based Arcane makes a thunderous debut on Over/Shadow with 4 tracks that have been creating a stir on dancefloors worldwide....
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Outrage - Goodbye
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Outrage - In The Dark
Outrage debuts on Over/Shadow with Goodbye and In the Dark. 2 awesome cuts that perfectly display Andrews unique ability to dip into jungle and DnB with both finesse and dance floor killers.
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DJ Trax - Point To Prove
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DJ Trax - Always (Ricky Force Remix)
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DJ Trax - Soul Fire (Nookie / Binary State Remix)
After the huge success of the Break from Reality album, DJ Trax gets 2 of his favourite producers to remix a couple of the tracks. Ricky Force goes in hard on Always and Nookie gives Soulfire a Binary State spin. A bonus track by DJ Trax - 'Point to Prove' completes the 12….
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VROMM - Molecular
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VROMM - Prism
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VROMM - Molecular (Kid Drama Remix)
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VROMM - Zoom
VROMM returns to Over/Shadow with a second helping of cosmic electronica and this time Kid Drama jumps on the buttons of lead track Molecular to provide a rolling, stomper of a remix.
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Mixrace - Myosphere
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Mixrace - Stillness
Paradox and DJ Trax reunite for the first time in over 25 years to produce 2 signature jungle tracks.
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DJ Trax - Always
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DJ Trax - The Feeling
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DJ Trax - Flame
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DJ Trax - Long Rhode Home
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DJ Trax - The Void
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DJ Trax - Soul Fire
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DJ Trax - Reflections
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DJ Trax - Connection
Described by Goldie as 'a breath of fresh air…' DJ Trax delivers one of the best jungle / DnB albums in years...
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Technical Itch - Another Life
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Technical Itch - Melt
180g Translucent Green Vinyl from one of the masters of the darker side of drum and bass / jungle.
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Sully - 5ives
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Sully - Sliding
Sully debuts on Over/Shadow with one of the most anticipated 12's of the year... 180g Ltd Edition Black Vinyl
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ASC - Slow Down
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ASC - Lucid Dream
Ltd Edition 180g White Vinyl. James Clements debuts on 2 Bad Mice's Over/Shadow with 2 tracks showcasing just why he is a pure alchemist when it comes to creating atmospheric DnB
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DJ Trax - Lost in You
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DJ Trax - Stronger
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DJ Trax - Time for Change
DJ Trax returns with 3 slabs of funked up deep jungle!!
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Blame - Lift Off
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Blame - Star Traveller
From the vaults of the legendary Blame. Conrad kicks off the debut release from Over/Shadow with 2 signature tracks. Mastered by Simon the Exchange.
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Dom & Roland - Gasoline
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Dom & Roland - Sundown
Dom reunites with his old label buddies to unleash Gasoline and Sundown on Over/Shadow.
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Various Artists - A2. Belgian Mambo (Unison Apollo Edit)
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Various Artists - B1. Sea Urchin (Black Pomade Edit)
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Various Artists - B2. Ferramenta N20 (Digei De Bairro Edit)
Manzo's new drop is a volume packed with four shamelessly pleasurable edits, a ray of sun shining brightly over the green pastures ready to bring summer vibes to every farm and ranch! Ici C'est Toujours Les Vacances opens with a wheel of french- roquefort-house that is all smiles and grooves. Then, Belgian Mambo slows down the beat, swaying into a mystic acid trip. We shake horns and cowbells like there's no tomorrow on the alluring beat of Sea Urchin before the final epic ride of Ferramenta nº20, an interstellar tractor that shoots you straight into a disco-infused outer space.
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Psychemagik - I Feel Love
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Psychemagik - I Can't Go For That
The 1st of 2 singles from the wizards of editing, with lysergic renderings of some well-known pop/dance classics, just not as you might expect.
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Jamiroquai - Canned Heat (Dimitri From Paris Remix)
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Jamiroquai - Canned Heat (Dimitri From Paris Remix Dubstrumental)
After a brief hiatus, the illustrious Dimitri From Paris' Le Edits imprint makes a triumphant return. By now, we trust you're familiar with the hallmark of this label: a curated collection of sumptuous, fresh renditions of deep soulful disco and timeless club classics. Each track is meticulously remixed, remastered, and pressed onto virgin vinyl plates by the industry's finest, encased in top-tier old-school tip-on heavyweight sleeves adorned with captivating artwork. It's a level of care and attention to detail that sets Le Edits apart. Once again, Dimitri From Paris and Le Edits infuse "a little Chic" into the music landscape. True to form, Dimitri scours the archives to deliver essential new mixes. This latest offering continues his streak of hits, as the French maestro revisits one of his beloved acts, the UK's own purveyors of jazz-funk grooves, Jamiroquai. This time, their 1999 hit 'Canned Heat,' from the album 'Synkronized,' undergoes a transformative journey deeper into the funkmosphere, emerging as a euphoric disco odyssey of epic proportions. Utilizing only the original studio master tapes, this reimagining showcases both the band's unparalleled talent and Dimitri's knack for crafting dancefloor sensations from classic records. The A-side boasts an extended, nearly 9-minute vocal version of 'Canned Heat,' complemented by a stellar Dubstrumental rendition on the B-side. Rest assured, all mixes are fully authorised and developed in collaboration with the artists, rights holders, and Above Board Distribution. These releases are unequivocally official and, therefore, indispensable. This isn't an underground operation; Dimitri and Le Edits are dedicated to restoring quality and sophistication to the re-edit game with unwavering integrity. With a no re-press guarantee, each Le Edits release is a testament to uncompromising quality. From the highest-grade tip-on heavy-duty sleeves to outer protective covers, every detail is meticulously crafted, affirming our commitment to prioritising quality over quantity.
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D. Apal - Har Varmen Pa
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D. Apal - Heng
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D. Apal - Var
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'Bra Tid' marks the vibrant debut LP from D. Apal, a playful exploration of dance music characterized by creamy synths, dub-infused rhythms and soulful melodies.
The album showcases a fusion of 70's and 80's influences alongside nods to modern music, resulting in a captivating blend of funk, disco and electronica. More
The album showcases a fusion of 70's and 80's influences alongside nods to modern music, resulting in a captivating blend of funk, disco and electronica. More
Label:Mo-Jazz Records
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John Lemon Quartet - Afro Bossa Nova
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John Lemon Quartet - Beatle Shuffle
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John Lemon Quartet - African Twist
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John Lemon Quartet - La Wanda
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John Lemon Quartet - Chilly Willy
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John Lemon Quartet - Check Yourself
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John Lemon Quartet - San Francisco
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John Lemon Quartet - Chillie Willie
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John Lemon Quartet - Yes Baby
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John Lemon Quartet - Cute
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John Lemon Quartet - Big Mamma
*** STUNNING EXOTICA-MOD-JAZZ FROM THE 1960s ***
John Lemon was a versatile Louisiana-born reeds and flute player who lent his deep, sonorous tenor to everything from exotica to R&B to bebop jazz and everything in between. The following statement is taken verbatim from the liner notes of his "Yes Baby" album, his only known full-length as bandleader: "Beginning with the "Coot" Lewis band in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana, snowballed him through bands such as, George Williams, of New Orleans, Big Joe Turner of the west coast, Pee Wee Crayton, the Cloves, and from Memphis to Omaha with Nat Towles. From East to West with Sam Cook Rotundun John Lemons perpetually strived on progressive effect for good contemporary listening music. Since '54, John has made most of the Jazz Clubs up and down the West Coast. A recent hold over engagement at the Celebrity Room, of Woody Lewis' Sportsman Bowl, was interrupted by an engagement at the Las Vegas Hotel Riviera on the same show with Frankie Lane, and then to Reubins Super Club of Las Vegas, where he and organist Jimmy Scott stayed for weeks. But Los Angeles has got something that everyone calls home, even John couldn't break the feeling."
"Hey Baby" by the John Lemon Quartet is exotica-mod-soul-jazz at its very best! A stunning treasure rarely to be found - unless it's on Mo-Jazz!
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John Lemon was a versatile Louisiana-born reeds and flute player who lent his deep, sonorous tenor to everything from exotica to R&B to bebop jazz and everything in between. The following statement is taken verbatim from the liner notes of his "Yes Baby" album, his only known full-length as bandleader: "Beginning with the "Coot" Lewis band in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana, snowballed him through bands such as, George Williams, of New Orleans, Big Joe Turner of the west coast, Pee Wee Crayton, the Cloves, and from Memphis to Omaha with Nat Towles. From East to West with Sam Cook Rotundun John Lemons perpetually strived on progressive effect for good contemporary listening music. Since '54, John has made most of the Jazz Clubs up and down the West Coast. A recent hold over engagement at the Celebrity Room, of Woody Lewis' Sportsman Bowl, was interrupted by an engagement at the Las Vegas Hotel Riviera on the same show with Frankie Lane, and then to Reubins Super Club of Las Vegas, where he and organist Jimmy Scott stayed for weeks. But Los Angeles has got something that everyone calls home, even John couldn't break the feeling."
"Hey Baby" by the John Lemon Quartet is exotica-mod-soul-jazz at its very best! A stunning treasure rarely to be found - unless it's on Mo-Jazz!
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Label:On High Records
Cat-No:OHR007
Release-Date:07.06.2024
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Leroy Vinnegar - Twila
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Leroy Vinnegar - Funny Time
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Leroy Vinnegar - Glass Of Water
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Leroy Vinnegar - Damn! Somebody Stole My Pants
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Leroy Vinnegar - My Romance
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Leroy Vinnegar - Muffin Man
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Leroy Vinnegar - Hey Mon
Bassist Leroy Vinnegar has gone down in history as the person who popularised the "walking bass" style in jazz. He was worked with Chet Baker, Eddie Harris, Les McCann, Lee Konitz, and Stan Getz. His milestone 1973 album 'Glass Of Water' featuring Dwight Dickerson on the rhodes and wurlitzer slipped into obscurity shortly after release. However, in recent years it has been rediscovered and has become highly coveted as a grail for crate diggers and jazz collectors worldwide.
On High is proud to present the first ever reissue of this long forgotten classic. Remastered and pressed on audiophile virgin vinyl to fully capture the wonderful spacey emotion of Vinnegar's classic LP. More
On High is proud to present the first ever reissue of this long forgotten classic. Remastered and pressed on audiophile virgin vinyl to fully capture the wonderful spacey emotion of Vinnegar's classic LP. More
Label:Cat In The Bag
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Alley Cats - Walking Down Memorylane
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TTC - What Iz It
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Alley Cats - Starbase
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Alley Cats - Gone
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TTC - Word On The Street
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Alley Cats - Sunflower Morning
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A1 Alley Cats - Walking Down Memorylane
A2 TTC - What Iz It
A3 Alley Cats - Starbase
B1 Alley Cats - Gone
B2 TTC - Word On The Street
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Label:Jazz N Palms
Cat-No:JNP7S1
Release-Date:31.05.2024
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Jazz N Palms - Between
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Jazz N Palms - 4ever
Straight Outta Soul N Palms, soulful re-edits for the more discerning ear.
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Gibson Brothers - Harlem Bound (The Reflex Revision)
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Gibson Brothers - Dancin' The Mambo (The Reflex Revision)
Welcome to the first instalment of a new collaboration between The Reflex’ DISCOLIDAYS label and Because Music in Paris, remixing gems from the Zagora catalogue.Created in 1975 by producer Daniel Vangarde (father of Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter), the Zagora label created some of the most exciting disco music in France, ranging from cult underground artists Who’s Who and Starbow, to massive international hits by the Gibson Brothers, la Compagnie Créole and Black Blood. Unearthing the multitrack for obscure cuts, The Reflex shifts the focus on the great studio musicians involved in these recordings (Wally Badarou amongst others) and delivers stunning revisions of ‘Harlem Bound’, a131bpm jazz-funk disco powerhouse cut (1977) and ‘Dancin’ The Mambo’, a 122bpm Chic-esque meets early piano House monster laced with that unmistakable French sound, originally released in 1980.Both first time-ever remixes from the stems, released on 180g vinyl with custom artwork on card sleeve designed by Al Kent / Million Dollar Disco.Three more releases will follow, to complete the 4 x 12” vinyl and digital package spread over several months in 2024.
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Label:STY TRU BITS
Cat-No:STB026LP
Release-Date:07.06.2024
Genre:Soul/Funk
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Sio - Speak With it
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Sio - Olympus
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Sio - Stay Near
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Sio - Debut
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Sio - Hey Lover (Interulde Pt. 1)
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Sio - Air Lumes
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Sio - Twilight
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Sio - Hey Lover (Interulde Pt. 2)
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Sio - Autumn
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Sio - No Lymyt
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Sio - Hey Lover
Out on STY TRU BTS, ‘Sarang /???’ is the latest album offering from South Africa’s?multi-hyphenate star Sio. Presenting 11 heart-felt and deeply personal tracks, Sio presents ‘Sarang /???’, an album packed with impeccable storytelling and soul-stirring lyricism. Unveiling a vulnerability like never before, Sio’s latest project is a joint venture between herself and long-time collaborator, producer Daev Martian. Stand out tracks include ‘Twilight’, a celebration of the journey that is life where Sio invites listeners to delve into introspection and legacy. Neo-soul erupts into Amapiano on ‘No Lymyt’, while closing track ‘Hey Lover’ is finally given the spotlight 16 years after its inception. Featuring two interludes, Sio’s spoken-word glides over soundscapes, further drawing you into her poetic magic.
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Release-Date:21.06.2024
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Bosq & Kaleta - No Be Today
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Bosq & Kaleta - I No Dey Play
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Bosq & Kaleta - Ose
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Bosq & Kaleta - Sonayon
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Bosq & Kaleta - Mifon
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Bosq & Kaleta - Ipade
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Bosq & Kaleta - Miselou
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Bosq & Kaleta - Ariya Tide
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Bosq & Kaleta - Robojiyan
Sounds as diverse as Tropical Disco, Afro Funk, Highlife, Juju, Disco, Soukous & more combine effortlessly on the Debut full LP from Bosq & Kaleta. Brilliant songwriter and former member of legendary African groups like Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80 & King Sunny Ade’s African Beats, Kaleta helms the vocal duties with his signature chants in a mixture of Yoruba, Goun, French, English & Fon.
Bosq brings his renowned balance of organic & electronic production to give the album a current but timeless feel. A fantastic cast of guest musicians from as far and wide as Colombias Choco region on the Pacific Coast, to Brooklyn, to Port Novo, Benin & Lagos Nigeria bring a depth of musicianship & musical histories to the beautiful group of tracks. More
Bosq brings his renowned balance of organic & electronic production to give the album a current but timeless feel. A fantastic cast of guest musicians from as far and wide as Colombias Choco region on the Pacific Coast, to Brooklyn, to Port Novo, Benin & Lagos Nigeria bring a depth of musicianship & musical histories to the beautiful group of tracks. More
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O’Donel Levy - Bad, Bad, Simba
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O’Donel Levy - Kilimanjaro Cookout
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O’Donel Levy - Playhouse
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Proudly presenting a new series of Mr Bongo reissues exploring the incredible back catalogue of Sonny Lester’s iconic Groove Merchant record label. First up, the spellbinding funk-fuelled, soul jazz album ‘Simba’, by guitar maestro O'Donel Levy.
Baltimore-born, Levy was already well regarded as one of the best up-and-coming jazz guitarists at the time of Simba’s release. Having toured with George Benson and Jimmy McGriff, as well as featuring on McGriff’s Black Pearl album on Blue Note, he went on to sign with Sonny Lester’s Groove Merchant. Produced by Lester himself and recorded over two back-to-back days of sessions in 1973, Simba features a who's who of ‘70s session players. The album features the legendary studio drummer Steve Gadd, Cecil Bridgewater on Flugelhorn, bass by Tony Levin and arrangements by Manny Albam.
A masterclass in tight yet effortlessly funk-driven rhythms, the tracks showcase these musicians at their zenith. Album opener 'Bad, Bad, Simba' wouldn’t have been out of place on a Lalo Schifrin ‘70s car chase soundtrack. Levy's playing is brilliant, bright and slick, with an infectiously exuberant energy that is complimented perfectly by Gadd's supreme drumming. ‘Playhouse' serves up another vibrant offering, Wah Wah guitars, horns and flutes duelling it out in a fast-paced fashion.
The cinematic thread continues throughout, yet with the tempo taken down a notch. 'Sierra Lonely' and ‘Sad, Sad, Simba’ head into lush ballad territory, with superb arrangements by Albam and beautiful playing by Collins and Bridgewater on Flugelhorn. Here Levy shines without taking any limelight, as the players synergize to a relaxed perfection. ‘Nigerian Knights’ closes the album flawlessly, showcasing once more Levy’s understated yet magnetic flow on the guitar.
Every track on ‘Simba’ is a winner. As with CTI Recordings of the same era, the feel and textures of Sonny Lester's productions have that pre-emptive, hip-hop aesthetic, which later producers would rework and reimagine. This album is expertly balanced, deftly arranged and magically executed, ebbing and flowing with a cool buoyancy that just grooves and grooves. More
Baltimore-born, Levy was already well regarded as one of the best up-and-coming jazz guitarists at the time of Simba’s release. Having toured with George Benson and Jimmy McGriff, as well as featuring on McGriff’s Black Pearl album on Blue Note, he went on to sign with Sonny Lester’s Groove Merchant. Produced by Lester himself and recorded over two back-to-back days of sessions in 1973, Simba features a who's who of ‘70s session players. The album features the legendary studio drummer Steve Gadd, Cecil Bridgewater on Flugelhorn, bass by Tony Levin and arrangements by Manny Albam.
A masterclass in tight yet effortlessly funk-driven rhythms, the tracks showcase these musicians at their zenith. Album opener 'Bad, Bad, Simba' wouldn’t have been out of place on a Lalo Schifrin ‘70s car chase soundtrack. Levy's playing is brilliant, bright and slick, with an infectiously exuberant energy that is complimented perfectly by Gadd's supreme drumming. ‘Playhouse' serves up another vibrant offering, Wah Wah guitars, horns and flutes duelling it out in a fast-paced fashion.
The cinematic thread continues throughout, yet with the tempo taken down a notch. 'Sierra Lonely' and ‘Sad, Sad, Simba’ head into lush ballad territory, with superb arrangements by Albam and beautiful playing by Collins and Bridgewater on Flugelhorn. Here Levy shines without taking any limelight, as the players synergize to a relaxed perfection. ‘Nigerian Knights’ closes the album flawlessly, showcasing once more Levy’s understated yet magnetic flow on the guitar.
Every track on ‘Simba’ is a winner. As with CTI Recordings of the same era, the feel and textures of Sonny Lester's productions have that pre-emptive, hip-hop aesthetic, which later producers would rework and reimagine. This album is expertly balanced, deftly arranged and magically executed, ebbing and flowing with a cool buoyancy that just grooves and grooves. More