04 Jan 2021
Esther Phillips ‎- 1974 – Performance

Originally released in 1974, Performance is the fourth of seven albums that vocalist Esther Phillips recorded for Kudu, an offshoot of Creed Taylor’s CTI label. Arranged and conducted by Pee Wee Ellis with assistance from Eugene McDaniels and Taylor, the session assembles a celebrated choice of soul, fusion, and mainstream jazz musicians including, Bob James, Richard Tee, Hubert...
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20 Oct 2021
Various – 1968 – This is Soul

This Is Soul (Atlantic 643 301UK Edition)  This compilation album was originally released in the UK by Atlantic Records in 1968 and has been much loved by soul fans around the world for the past 50+ years.  This official 50th anniversary edition was released in...
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20 Jul 2015
Lonnie Smith – 1977 – Funk Reaction

Great Jazz funk album, ‘Funk Reaction’ was one of the best albums released on LRC. Relaxed Jazz Funk grooves such as ‘When The Night Is Right’ and ‘It’s Changed’ vie with funkier instrumentals like ‘For The Love Of It’ and ‘Babbitt’s Other Song’. ‘Funk Reaction’...
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25 Apr 2015
Johnny Adams – 1969 – Heart & Soul

 Of all great singers of southern soul one of the most forgotten is Johnny Adams and this album is his best. Produced by Shelby Singleton for SSS International Records, show the warm, baritone’s voice of Adams in a heartbreakers ballads and raw mid-tempos. Wonderful “Release...
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