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Posted: 08 Jul 2014 12:27 PM PDT
TOTAL REGGAE SUMMER VIBES (VARIOUS ARTISTS)
This edition to the Total Reggae series delivers cool vibes for the hot summer nights. Forty tracks of pure Jamaican reggae and dancehall including classic hits and unsung gems. Total Reggae: Summer Vibes is packed with 40 proved and tested Summer Vibes, hits songs 'The Tide Is High', 'Oh Carolina', 'Mr Lover Man', hit artists Shaggy, Gregory Isaacs, John Holt, and many more. Includes Carl Malcolm 'Fattie Bum Bum' as featured in this year's Paddy Power TV advertising campaign plus Sister Nancy 'Bam Bam' as featured in the brand new Reebok campaign with Miranda Kerr. Very attractive priced double CD set with 40 big summer hits. Real value for money. Includes also 8-page booklet with comprehensive liner notes by reggae expert Harry Wise. Includes: Everything I Own – Ken Boothe;. Money In My Pocket – Dennis Brown; Uptown Top Ranking – Althea & Donna; Fattie Bum Bum – Carl Malcolm; Dat – Pluto; O.K. Fred – Errol Dunkley; Pass The Kouchie - The Mighty Diamonds; Cottage In Negril – Tyrone Taylor; Stop That Train – Clint Eastwood & General Saint; Hello Darling – Tippa Irie and many others. ~ Groove Attack
ANDRE SOLOMKO - LE POLAROID
Andre Solomko is an artist who was born a few decades late – the kind of talent who would have been right at home in the CTI scene of the 70s – where he no doubt would have risen to great fame for his music! Yet we're also more than happy to have him working strong here in the 21st Century – where he's got a great ear for the kind of laidback electric jazz groove that few folks make this well anymore – a sort of spacious take on keyboard funk that features lots of Fender Rhodes, mellotron, clavichord, and other vintage instruments – mixed with some sweet sax solos from the leader, plus some occasional vocals from a few different female singers. There's a warm glow that pervades the whole record – like some of the best Japanese/American fusion projects of the 70s – and although the sound is tight, it's also laidback and never commercial at all. A real treasure through and through – with tracks that include "Teasing You", "Living In A Paper House", "Parafraser", "Last Day At Home/Melancolie", "Le Polaroid", and "Afternoon With Stiina". (Nice heavy vinyl and cover!) ~ Dusty Groove
LEAH WILLIAMS - RUN ON
Run On is artist Leah Williams' second solo project. This 12-track sophomore release features her signature lush harmonies, jazz-influenced vocals, and captivating musical arrangements. The title track "Run On" features a gritty vocal with a message that encourages and uplifts. Other stellar tracks includes the smooth jazz homage to George Benson "Come Away," the sultry "Tall & Fine" featuring poet Brooke Campbell, and the haunting fantasy "Fairy Tales", plus "I Am Free," "Spend My Life," "To All My Sistas," "All That I Want," "Not In Service," I Wonder," "My Shining Hour," and "What Is Love (Interlude)." ~ CD Universe
 
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Posted: 08 Jul 2014 07:43 AM PDT
JULIETTE GRECO - GRECO CHANTE BREL
One of the most striking albums we've ever heard from legendary French singer Juliette Greco – a beautiful tribute to the music of Jacques Brel, sung in a style that's quite different from her earlier work! Greco is quite advanced in years, and almost speaks more than sings – but with a commanding presence that brings a very different flavor to Brel's famous compositions – almost giving them the spirit of a small piece of dramatic work – which, in some way, was the original intention of the tunes! Backings are never overdone, and Greco's voice is stunningly upfront in the mix – really dominating the whole thing as she moves through songs that include "Amsterdam", "Ces Gens-La", "Ne Me Quitte Pas", "J'Arrive", "J'Amais", "Fils De", "Le Tango Funebre", and "Bruxelles". ~ Dusty Groove
CHUCK WEBB - NO SMOKE NO MIRRORS
"No Smoke No Mirrors" is Chuck Webb's first release as a solo artist! The music is a mixture of acoustic jazz, electric funk and R&B which represents the influences that have shaped his highly sought after bass style. Chuck has played with Ramsey Lewis, Stanley Turrentine, Joe Sample, Freddie Hubbard, McCoy Tyner, Willie Pickens, Henry Johnson, Phil Upchurch, Danny Barber, Ken Chaney, The Gerald Wilson Big Band, Dee Alexander, Barbara Morrison, Bobby Shiff & many others... Tracks include Song for Bilbao; Momo's Groove; Armando's Rhumba; Beatrice; Swank; Goodbye Pork Pie Hat; Epistrophy; Living For The City; and Get On the Good Foot (Pts 1, 2, & 3). ~ CD Universe
ROD TATE - LOVE
Love is Rod Tate's latest musical offering. This CD is Rod's Smooth/Contemporary Jazz musical interpretation of the various joyous aspects of Love. From the moment of seeing the person for the first time and the journey to falling in love. Is the music all slow ? No. Because love has moments of romance, heart pounding, laughter, joy, excitement, happiness, etc. Love is a milestone CD release for Rod. It has been 20 years since his first CD release, "A Taste Of Eternity" in 1994. We invite you to get your copy of "Love" today. Hopefully this CD will bring up great memories in your love relationship and that the music will be the backdrop as you create more great love moments and memories. ~ CD Universe
 
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Posted: 08 Jul 2014 07:23 AM PDT
LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY - DREAMIN': THE LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY ANTHOLOGY 1976-1982
A great range of work from the legendary Loleatta Holloway – a singer who started out in southern soul, then brought a deep soul style to the disco dancefloor – where she was easily one of the most righteous vocalists of the time! The package does a great job of showing Loleatta at all her depth – and not only includes key club hits, but also some wicked mellower tracks that we almost love even more – plus projects with other artists like Salsoul Orchestra, Dan Hartman, Bunny Sigler, and Bobby Womack! The 2CD set features 23 tracks in all – including "I'm In Love", "Dreamin", "Worn Out Broken Heart", "Run Away", "Only You", "I May Not Be There When You Want Me (12" version)", "Vertigo/Relight My Fire", "That's What You Said (12" mix)", "Baby It's You", "Seconds (12" mix)", "Hit & Run (12" rmx)", "Short End Of The Stick", "Love Sensation (12" version", "I've Been Loving You Too Long", and "Two Became A Crowd". ~ Dusty Groove
WILLIE JONES - FIRE IN MY SOUL
New recordings from Willie Jones – a singer who's been working in soul music since the late 50s – first as a key member of The Royal Jokers, and more recently as a solo artist on his own! Willie got his start in Detroit, but the style here is more deep soul overall – done with a southern tinge that recalls some of the recent revival work by Bettye LaVette or Mavis Staples. Bettye actually makes a guest appearance here – singing with Willie on the track "Without Redemption" – and the set also features guest work from Steve Cropper and Black Francis – on titles that include "Fire In My Soul", "Don't Mean A Damn", "Rollin & Smokin", "Troubled World", "In The Wind", "Reasons", and "The Road From Rags To Riches". ~ Dusty Groove
BOBBY HUTCHERSON - TOTAL ECLIPSE (75TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION)
A brilliant collaboration between vibist Bobby Hutcherson and reedman Harold Land – the first Blue Note album to feature the talents of the pair together, and a stone classic from the very first note! Hutcherson had already been making big waves for the label with his earlier sides – some avant, some soulful, all great – but adding Land's magical tenor and flute to the mix really opens his sound up a lot, and unlocks a lyrical quality in Bobby's music that really points the way to his flourishing years in the 70s! Yet all is not totally sweet – as both Land and Hutcherson maintain an edginess on the record that makes it more of a progression from the "new thing" years than a break – and pianist Chick Corea is on hand, moving through a very similar path in his own music too. Other players include Reggie Johnson on bass and Joe Chambers on drums – and the tracks are nice and long, with that free-wheeling soulful sound that Land seemed to nicely bring to Hutcherson's playing. Titles include "Herzog", "Same Shame", "Maxtrix", "Total Eclipse", and "Pompeian". ~ Dusty Groove
 
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Posted: 08 Jul 2014 07:18 AM PDT
A massive batch of music – and almost as worth it for the overall package as it is for the great tunes inside! Like other volumes in this series, this set is beautifully put together – not only stuffed with an amazing array of classic soul from a key year in the 70s – but also done with a full color booklet that's over 60 pages long – filled with track-by-track notes on the tunes, and filled with great photos, images, and historical data – an overall package put together by liner note giant Bill Dahl! The whole thing's a perfect soul music time capsule – with the depth of production that we've always loved in Bear Family releases for other genres. 25 tracks that include "Starting All Over Again" by Mel & Tim, "I Gotcha" by Joe Tex, "Hearsay" by The Soul Children, "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers, "Rip Off" by Laura Lee, "Outa Space" by Billy Preston, "In The Rain" by The Dramatics, "Gimme Some More" by The JBs, "Think" by Lyn Collins, "Too Late To Turn Back Now" by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose, "Trying To Live My Life Without You" by Otis Clay, "Use Me" by Bill Withers, "Baby Sitter" by Betty Wright, "Power Of Lover" by Joe Simon, "Still In Love With You" by Al Green, and "Woman's Gotta Have It" by Bobby Womack.
A massive batch of music – and almost as worth it for the overall package as it is for the great tunes inside! Like other volumes in this series, this set is beautifully put together – not only stuffed with an amazing array of classic soul from a key year in the 70s – but also done with a full color booklet that's over 60 pages long – filled with track-by-track notes on the tunes, and filled with great photos, images, and historical data – an overall package put together by liner note giant Bill Dahl! The whole thing's a perfect soul music time capsule – with the depth of production that we've always loved in Bear Family releases for other genres. 23 tracks that include "I Can't Stand The Rain" by Ann Peebles, "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" by The Spinners, "Why Can't We Live Together" by Timmy Thomas, "The Message" by Cymande, "Pillow Talk" by Sylvia, "Ain't No Woman" by The Four Tops, "Love Train" by The O'Jays, "Cheaper To Keep Her" by Johnnie Taylor, "Hurts So Good" by Mille Jackson, "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye, "I Was Checkin Out She Was Checkin In" by Don Covay, and "Back For A Taste Of Your Love" by Syl Johnson.
A massive batch of music – and almost as worth it for the overall package as it is for the great tunes inside! Like other volumes in this series, this set is beautifully put together – not only stuffed with an amazing array of classic soul from a key year in the 70s – but also done with a full color booklet that's over 60 pages long – filled with track-by-track notes on the tunes, and filled with great photos, images, and historical data – an overall package put together by liner note giant Bill Dahl! The whole thing's a perfect soul music time capsule – with the depth of production that we've always loved in Bear Family releases for other genres. 23 tracks that include "Boogie Down" by Eddie Kendricks, "You Little Trustmaker" by The Tymes, "I Wouldn't Treat A Dog" by Bobby Bland, "Hang On In There Baby" by Johnny Bristol, "Mighty Mighty" by Earth Wind & Fire, "Sideshow" by Blue Magic, "The Payback (part 1)" by James Brown, "Dancing Machine" by Jackson 5, "Be Thankful For What You Got" by William De Vaughn, "Woman To Woman" by Shirley Brown, "Everlasting Love" by Carl Carlton, "As Long As He Takes Care Of Home" by Candi Staton, "Fire" by Ohio Players, and "Lookin For A Love" by Bobby Womack.
A massive batch of music – and almost as worth it for the overall package as it is for the great tunes inside! Like other volumes in this series, this set is beautifully put together – not only stuffed with an amazing array of classic soul from a key year in the 70s – but also done with a full color booklet that's over 60 pages long – filled with track-by-track notes on the tunes, and filled with great photos, images, and historical data – an overall package put together by liner note giant Bill Dahl! The whole thing's a perfect soul music time capsule – with the depth of production that we've always loved in Bear Family releases for other genres. 24 tracks that include "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle, "Shackin Up" by Barbara Mason, "This Will Be" by Natalie Cole, "Rockin Chair" by Gwen McCrae, "Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players, "Fight The Power (part 1)" by Isley Brothers, "Boogie Fever" by The Sylvers, "Hold Back The Night" by The Trammps, "Sweet Thing" by Rufus, "Love Machine (part 1)" by The Miracles, and "It Only Takes A Minute" by Tavares.
~ Dusty Groove
 
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