Incredible work from the Japanese scene of the end of the 60s – a record that mixes together traditional instrumentation, bossa rhythms, and groovier jazz touches – all in a sublime blend that would have been a feather in the cap of A&M or Verve Records at the time! The work here is really unique – bits of koto and shakuhachi amidst the fuller, soaring backings of the New Herd of Toshiyuki Miyama – who themselves are supported by some extra Latin percussion! The mix of modes is wonderful – a strong bossa undercurrent that keeps the whole thing gliding along nicely – thanks in part also to a great array of tunes from Brazil, Europe, and the US. Titles include "Constant Rain", "Mas Que Nada", "Sunny", "Il Bacio", "Un Homme Et Une Femme", "Vivre Pour Vivre", and "Agua De Beber". ~ Dusty Groove
BAMALOVESOUL PRESENTS ON DECK (VARIOUS ARTISTS)
A wonderful compilation put together by BamaLoveSoul – who
are among the greatest champions of the best, deepest soul in the contemporary
landscape! This diverse set is 10 strong with excellent underground soul,
laidback instrumentals and otherwise solid sounds – all of which we're hearing
for the first time – and we'd like to thank our friends down in 'Bama for that!
On Deck has a global reach and a great ear for timeless, genuinely soulful music
– whether it's done with subtle electronics, acoustic instrumentation or a bit
of both. It's all good – which seems to be real impetus for inclusion here –
that, and everyone on it deserves to bust out to a wider audience. Let's help
make that happen! Includes "Lost In Memory" by Soia, "Fourteen" by Ta-Ku,
"Underestimated" by Diggs Duke and ProbCause, "When The Time Is Right" by Byron
The Aquarius, "Get On Through" by Mr Bird feat Greg Blackman, "Better" by
Nicholas Ryan Gant, "BrookLon (BK Meets UK)" by Ahmed Sirour, "Be Felt" by
Xolisa, "Run The Fantastic Race" by Tall Black Guy and "End Of The Universe" by
Freddie Joachim. ~ Dusty Groove
WILL DOWNING - TODAY
The warm soul sound of today – courtesy of the legendary Will
Downing! The set's the second in Downing's trilogy of soulful expression EPs,
and it's got a wicked sound that's even better than the Yesterday volume – all
original tunes by Will, co-written with Chris "Big Dog" Davis, who provides some
great production on the set – the kind of lush but tight groove that always
works perfectly with Will's vocals – mellow, but never too much so – and always
with this gentle rhythm that glides along wonderfully with the vocals! Downing's
never sounded better, and our hat's off to him for putting out such great music
on his own label. Titles include "One Step Closer", "Sexy", "Like Last Night",
and "The Blessing". (Tracks on CD pressed out of sequence.) ~ Dusty Groove
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