SOUL JAZZ RECORDS PRESENTS INNER CITY BEAT!: DETECTIVE, SPY MUSIC AND IMAGINARY THRILLERS
A killer collection
of sound library funk from the UK – a scene that served up some of the rarest
grooves of the 70s! The music is every bit as funky as American work from the
early 70s – like records from CTI, or blacksploitation soundtracks – but most
of it was never issued on vinyl at the time, as it was circulated only for use
in film and television – recorded by an elite group of players for very limited
use. The rarity is only part of the appeal, though – as the overall vibe is
great – and the record has the same instantly appealing feel as other jazz,
funk, and soul collections from the always-great Soul Jazz label. This time
around, they do a great job of turning their ear towards the rich sound
libraries of companies like KPM, DeWolfe, and Conroy – and come up with a double-length
batch of funky instrumentals that includes "The Hell Raisers" and
"Danger Musicians At Work" by Syd Dale, "Fuel Injection"
and "Crossflow" by Ernest Copley, "Superformance" and
"Men Of Action" by David Lindup, "Cross Talk" and
"Funky Chimes" by Francis Coppieters, "Theme From New Scotland
Yard" by Norrie Paramour, "Come One Come All" by Brass
Incorporated, "Sparks" by Peter Reno & Barry Stoller, "Gotta
Getaway" by Dave Richmond, "Transit" by Clive Hicks, "The
Ratcatchers" by Tilsley Orchestral, "Grand Prix" by Johnny
Pearson, and "Conveyer Belt" and "Workshop" by Johnny
Hawksworth. (Limited edition CD includes 60-page graphic novel!) ~ Dusty Groove
RC AND THE GRITZ - PAY YOUR TAB
A cool Texas combo
who are perhaps best known for their work as the backing band for Erykah Badu –
but who sound pretty darn great hear on their own! The album's a unique hybrid
of deep funk and contemporary soul modes – fused with core energy that feels
like a live group working through funky rhythms, but served up with more of an
electric vibe overall – that fusion of old and new that Erykah brought to her
best early work, and which comes through wonderfully in the indie spirit of the
band! The groove goes deep, and the record's got some great vocals to match –
on titles that include "Summer Boo", "Hush", "Leave Me
Alone", "That Kinda Girl", "Melodies", "Love Love
Love", and "Pay Your Tab". ~ Dusty Groove
JAZZ ON FILM 3 - THE NEW WAVE (6-CD)
A wonderful
collection of work from the French scene of the late 50s – a special package
that brings together a whole host of jazz-based soundtracks, all written for
some of the best films of the nouvelle vague generation! The box features 6CDs,
and a special 72 page book with notes on the music and a special essay – and
the collection of music is mighty nice, and includes some classic favorites,
and a few lesser-known gems that really add a lot to the collection! Includes
the soundtracks for Les Cousins and God Created Woman by Paul Misraki, A Bout
De Souffle by Martial Solal, Shoot The Pianist by Georges Delerue, Bob Le
Flambeur by Eddie Barclay, Ascensceur Por L'Echafaud by Miles Davis, Un Temoin
Dans La Ville by Barney Wilen, Les Liaisons Dangereuses and Des Femmes
Disparaissent by Art Blakey, La Bride Sur La Cou by Georges Arvanitas, No Sun
In Venice by Modern Jazz Quartet, Knife In Water by Krzystof Komeda, and Black
Orpheus by Luiz Bonfa and Antonio Carlos Jobim. ~ Dusty Groove
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