DJ Nori's got some mighty hip roots – a rich array of funky inspiration provided by the legendary Salsoul label – served up here by Nori in a collection that includes a good number of rare mixes from the vaults! Nori leaves most tracks intact – never cuts them up too much, and allows some of these brilliant club mixes to really run their course before sliding into another tune – a good thing, too – given that some of these versions are ones you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere! The set features 13 cuts in all – including "Step Out Of My Dream (Shep Pettibone 12" dream version)" by The Strangers, "You've Got That Something (Greg Carmichael & John Morales 12" version)" by Logg, "Here's To You (12" version)" by Skyy, "By The Way You Dance (unreleased Larry Levan 12" mix)" by Bunny Sigler, "Sweet Dynamite (Tom Moulton version)" by Claudja Barry, ""We're Getting Stronger (Walter Gibbons 12" rmx)" by Loleatta Holloway, "Love Is Still Blue (orig 12" version)" by Paul Mauriat, "212 North 12th" by Salsoul Orchestra, "How High (orig 12") by Salsoul Orchestra, and "Boogie's Gonna Get Ya (Francois K 12" inst)" by Rafael Cameron. ~ Dusty Groove
Sublime sounds from the Philly master – a fantastic set of new mixes by the legendary Tom Moulton – all done with older tunes from the 70s, in a way that take the grooves even farther than before! Moulton was on hand when most of these tracks were released, so he's already got a mighty keen knowledge of their changes and charms – and here, he goes back to the tapes and completely recuts things in a way that almost offers up an alternate version of the 70s – not schlocky contemporary mixes, or attempts to modernize the music – but instead a style that makes you feel like you've unearthed a whole box of unissued tapes from the Sigma Sound Studios. The massive 2CD set features 18 gems that include new mixes of "Got To Get You Back" by Sons Of Robin Stone, "I'm Doin Fine Now" by New York City, "Making Love Ain't No Fun" by The Ebonys, "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" by The Spinners, "I Just Can't Say Goodbye" by Philly Devotions, "When The Game Is Played On You" by Bettye Swann, "I Can't Fight Your Love" by The Modulations, "Look Me Up" by Blue Magic, "Babe" by Loose Change, and "Jack In The Box" by David Morris Jr. ~ Dusty Groove
Ron Baker, Norman Harris, and Earl Young – one of the greatest rhythm sections in Philly soul of the 70s – stepping out here on an amazing album of their own! The record's got a great pedigree right out of the gate – given that Norman Harris had already arranged some of the best Philly grooves for other singers – and that the trio had played on countless sessions at Sigma Sound – and the group really live up to the strength of their legend by serving up some of the funkiest club of the Salsoul generation – tracks that really bristle strongly with all the right instrumental touches. There's a bit of vocals on the records, but mostly in a chorus mode – and the main focus is on the way the rhythms and instrumentation step and soar strongly. Titles include "Come As You Are", "Handle Me With Love & Care", "Touch Me While I'm Touching You", and "Opus BHY". CD features a bonus track – "Come As You Are (12" disco mix)". ~ Dusty Groove
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