NEW RELEASES: CAMERA SOUL, SOUNDS FROM THE SOUL UNDERGROUND, FANIA ALL-STARS

CAMERA SOUL - WORDS DON'T SPEAK

If you like the sound of European jazz, then you will truly enjoy this release from Camera Soul entitled Words Don’t Speak. It’s from the same team that brought us Italian Bossa Bar by Marchio Bossa. This is an Italian release which features a total of 11 songs, 8 of which are original composutions. The overall sound of this release reminds us of the sou/jazz sounds from latter 70s to the early 80s. Keyboardist and producer Pippo Lombardo has enlisted a top notch group of musicians for this album, which features vocals by Serena Brancale. Top tracks include , “Born to Be (Forever Mine),” “Bossanova,” the Maurice White-penned, “Miracles," and the cover of Lionel Ritchie’s “Love Will Conquer All.”

Camera Soul – Words Don’t Speak Tracklist
1. Words Don’t Speak
2. Again
3. Born To Be (Forever Mine)
4. Love Will Conquer All
5. All Dark
6. Bossanova
7. Miracles
8. I Am
9. Zigzags
10. Whereabouts
11. Suddenly

SOUNDS FROM THE SOUL UNDERGROUND – A FRESH MIX OF CONTEMPORARY SOUL, FUNK, JAZZ, LATIN & AFROBEAT FROM AROUND THE WORLD


The soul underground of today – proof that there's still some amazingly deep music being made in the 21st Century, as long as you know where to look! The groups here are all contemporary, but they work strongly in the sounds of the 60s and 70s – the best funk and soul modes from that classic generation, put together faithfully, but with a fresh approach too – given the youthful energy that most of these artists bring to their recordings! There's just a few contemporary touches here and there, but overall most of the production and instrumentation is very much in the best vintage mode – on these cuts pulled from hard to find imports and rare 7" single releases of the past few years. But hardly just take our word for it – there's plenty to please your ears the moment you jump into the set – cuts that include "You What" by The Andy Tolman Cartel, "Poker Nights Theme" by The Delicious Allstars, "Shaft In Africa" by The Mighty Showstoppers, "Put Leg To Road" by Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra, "Mr G" by Jessica Lauren Four, "Cockroach Grind" by The Haggis Horns, "Kekfeny" by The Qualitons, "Cramp Your Style" by The Killer Meters, "Cascade" by Renegades Of Jazz, "Hey Girl" by Jo Stance, and "Something's Gotta Give" by Nick Van Gelder.
Source: Dusty Groove

FANIA ALL-STARS – LIVE AT THE RED GARTER VOl. 2

A Latin soul party – beyond compare! The album's a completely wonderful live set that really captures the energy, excitement, and warm sociability of the hip New York scene at the end of the 60s. The music is stunning – a freewheeling blend of jazz, soul, and Latin themes – played with effortless ease by a lineup that includes Joe Bataan, Ray Barretto, Willie Colon, Larry Harlow, Bobby Quesada, Louie Ramirez, Ralph Robles, and some of the other heavy-hitters of the Latin soul years. (Just imagine trying to get so many jazz or rock talents together on one stage – it would never happen!) The album's incredible – and even the spoken introductions and crowd noise really help set the feel of the era's mighty magic power! Titles on this second volume include "Kikapoo Joy Juice", "If This World Were Mine", "Richie's Bag", "Red Garter Strut", and "Son Cuero Y Boogaloo". Firey stuff, and one of their best records!
Source: Dusty Groove