Organic Grooves Vinyl 11711 Items

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Medium Ambient Collection 2022 Black Edition

2LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Astrollage / Medium)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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"Medium Ambient Collection 2022", an exceptionally successful compilation CD of new ambient music mainly by Japanese artists, will be released on vinyl in two patterns, White and Black (2lp each). Black version includes Chihei Hatakeyama, miffrino, Minguss and more! "Medium Ambient Collection 2022" is the first highly acclaimed ambient compilation on the Medium label, run by electronic musician/producer Masanori Nozawa. The Black version starts with Japan's leading sound artist Chihei Hatakeyama, followed by Endurance from Muzan Editions, Takuya Yamashita, Minguss, AcidGelge (909state), Molelule Plane, miffrino, and many other musicians! Newly re-mastered for vinyl, this is a masterpiece of a gem of a disc that deserves to be called the 2020s version of "Kankyo Ongaku".

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Medium Ambient Collection 2022 White Edition

2LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Astrollage / Medium)

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Evo Sound)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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"Medium Ambient Collection 2022", an exceptionally successful compilation CD of new ambient music mainly by Japanese artists, will be released on vinyl in two patterns, White and Black (2lp each). The White version includes H.Takahashi (unknown ME, Kankyo Records), Hakobune and more! "Medium Ambient Collection 2022" is the first highly acclaimed ambient compilation on the Medium label, run by electronic musician/producer Masanori Nozawa. The White version includes tracks from well-known artists such as H.Takahashi (unknown ME, Kankyo Records), Hakobune, and Enitokwa, as well as Daisuke Matsuzaka, who runs the ambient festival Off-Tone (also in charge of mastering), Pollypraha, who has released music on 12k, and lyricist Yumi Iwaki. Newly re-mastered for vinyl, this is a masterpiece of a gem of a disc that deserves to be called the 2020s version of "Kankyo Ongaku".

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Rebecca Pidgeon

The Raven

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Footprints Live! Verve By Request

Wayne Shorter

2LP | 2023 | EU | Reissue (Verve)

Release: 2023 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The New Standard Verve By Request

Herbie Hancock

2LP | 2023 | EU | Reissue (Verve)

Release: 2023 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2024 | Original (Culture Factory)

John Lee Hooker

The Cream

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Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Jacqueline Humbert & David Rosenboom

Daytime Viewing

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Unseen Worlds)

LP | 2023 | CA | Original (Inner Ocean)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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40th Anniversary Edition - newly remastered from themaster tapes, with an additional bonus LP of instrumentalsand the previously unreleased "Narration Theme."Daytime Viewing (1979-80) is an extended narrative song,based on a casual analysis of daytime television drama andthe audience phenomena such programming addresses. Thepiece explores the use of fantasy as a survival mechanismagainst loneliness, illustrating the human compulsion toinate the mundane to mythological proportions. A centralfemale character weaves tales, using threads of personalexperience and the idea of TV as friend, as mantra, and astransformational window between imagined spectacle andthe pedestrian plane.Originally released as a private cassette edition [recorded,1982; Chez Hum-Boom release, 1983] documenting thecollaborative performance piece of the same name byJacqueline Humbert & David Rosenboom. This heady,thoroughly enjoyable work was rst made available on CDand LP in 2013 by Unseen Worlds. Jacqueline Humbert(aka J. Jasmine) is a songwriter of brains and wit on parwith Robert Ashley, with whom she's worked extensively.David Rosenboom's complex, harmonic electronicarrangements are accentuated brilliantly by percussionfrom William Winant. Daytime Viewing can happily beadded to a small but signicant group of work that,through lesser-known paths, engaged in an equallyrevelatory reexamination of the Great American Songbookas Minimalism did with 20th Century composition.

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Danny James

Heatwave

Release: 2023 / CA – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Hot off the press, Danny James’ debut full length album “Heatwave” is hitting the shelves on February 9th and warming our hearts with groovy neo-soul and r&b that we all need in our lives. Co-produced with long time friend and collaborator Es-k, a legendary beat maker in his own right, the two have delivered an album that’s a breath of fresh air; a revelation in the weight of lightness. Split equally between instrumental grooves and the buttery vocals of James and his friends Maari and Stephanie Wilson. Sprinkle on top a little extra sweetness with ultra smooth guitar licks by Max Bronstein-Paritz (aka Steen) and soulful trumpet by John Culbreth. The whole crew showed up on “Heatwave”, a debut album baked to perfection.

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DJ Muro presents Groove-Diggers Box

3x7" | 2022 | EU | Original (P-Vine)

2LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Verve)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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P-vine is thrilled to present the limited box set from our most proud reissue series "Groove Diggers''. All tracks selected by DJ Muro, who is one of the most known DJ/producer and vinyl diggers in Japan, will be pressed on 7 inch format for the first time. Erik Tagg "Living Off The Love" is first time pressed on vinyl format though it has been included just in the Japanese edition CD as a bonus track. Funky soulful gem “Summer Love” by Prince Billy Mahdi Wright, and 2 beloved tracks from Billy Wooten's album "In This World (1979)" are also finally available as 7"ep. From＜ULTIMATE TSG Survey＞ series, Spice and 1619 Bad Ass Band compiled with their finest tunes.

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Harry Connick Jr.

Alone With My Faith

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Human - The Complete Singles

Brief Encounter

2LP | 2021 | EU | Original (P-Vine)

Sounds From The Ancestors

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Brief Encounter is an 8 piece Soul/Funk group from North Wilkesboro who is widely known by vinyl collectors because of rariity of their records. After the successful reissue of their first album (plp-6843), P-vine presents the brand new compilation album which includes all of their singles released in the 70's! come with Japanaese OBI-strip.

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Kenny Garrett

LP | 2021 | US | Original (Mack Avenue)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Craft)

The Bill Evans Trio

On A Friday Evening

2LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Cuneiform)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A newly-discovered live performance by Bill Evans Trio, featuring Eddie Gómez on bass and Eliot Zigmund on drums. The previously unreleased concert took place on June 20, 1975, at Oil Can Harry’s, Vancouver, BC. Captured for radio host Gary Barclay, it was aired on his popular CHQM jazz show. For nearly half a century, the tapes lay forgotten – until now. Thanks to audio restoration by Plangent Processes and meticulous mastering by Paul Blakemore, it sounds just as fresh today as it did in 1975.

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Thumbscrew

Never Is Enough

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2020 | CZ | Original (Universal)

Rory Gallagher

Best Of

Release: 2020 / CZ – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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3LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Jazz Images)

Chet Baker

Young Chet

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 2020 | EU | Original (Nyami Nyam)

Forward Kwenda

Chawapiwa Deluxe Edition

2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Blue Note)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Forward Kwenda was born in the Buhera area of Manicaland, Zimbabwe. This area is known for its fierce resistance to colonial rulers and respect for Shona tradition. Forward Kwenda has always played Mbira, for the spirits, the ancestors, the land of Zimbabwe and the world around it. An undisputed master of this eminently spiritual instrument, he has developed a complex and unique melodic technique that has led him to perform and teach in the United States, Europe and Japan.
The EP Chawapiwa is the result of a collaboration with two of his students: Yann Dubois and Shiho Manabe.
The B-Side of this 12” is a remix and a loving tribute to Zimbabwe by Dj Oil, a french producer and dj, and a true veteran of the underground music and party scene in his native Marseille, Lionel Corsini, aka DJ Oil released his well-received solo debut as recently as 2012 (Black Notes for French label Discograph) but is probably better known as one part of The Troublemakers, who had the (probably unique?) distinction of being signed to both the legendary ‘90s house label Guidance and the most famous of all jazz labels, Blue Note.
The cover artwork is taken from Georgina Maxim's work: "Letters I wasn't supposed to read". Presented as textile sculptures like a diary made from second-hand clothes, the pieces bear the history and memory of the ghost corps that once wore them. Georgina Maxim lives and works in Zimbabwe where she founded the artistic collective, Village Unhu.
The visual adaptation and screen-printing was done by Vivien Le Jeune Durhin from PPP studio, Paris. This is a screenprinted limited edition release of 100 copies.

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Brian Blade

Brian Blade Fellowship

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2019 | US | Original (Intervention)

Joan Armatrading

LP | 2016 | US | Original (Blue Note)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Intervention Records is absolutely thrilled to RE-introduce another classic record in its (Re)Discover Series, Joan Armatrading. Produced and recorded by legend Glyn Johns, Joan Armatrading is the breakout record that saw Joan assume full command of her extraordinary talents and leap to the forefront of rock's great female stars. A soulful, soaring voice and a powerful and evocative songwriter. The smash hits include "Love and Affection," "Down to Zero," and "Somebody Who Loves You."

Joan Armatrading's 180-gram LP is 100% Analog Mastered by Kevin Gray at CoHEARent Audio from the best source available- phenomenal-sounding 1/2" safety copy of the original stereo master tape. The remastering is amazing! Thanks to Glyn Johns' recording and production work, Joan's vocals and guitar playing have never sounded so rich, resonant and dynamic. This is an audiophile demo disc all the way, with depth, realism and a breathing dimensionality.

The album art is beautifully restored by IR's Tom Vadakan and housed in a film-laminated, Old Style "Tip-On" single-gatefold jacket printed by Stoughton.

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Nels Cline

Lovers

Release: 2016 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2010 | EU | Reissue (ECM)

Nik Bärtsch's Ronin

Llyria

Release: 2010 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Universal Music)

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Answer To Remember

Answer To Remember II

2LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Universal Music)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Renowned as Japan's No. 1 drummer, Shun Ishiwaka has gained immense popularity and recognition through various sessions and recordings with artists across genres, including millennium parade, Quruli, Ringo Sheena, Kenshi Yonezu, and KID Fresino. His musical base is Answer to Remember (commonly known as Anrime). Following their critically acclaimed debut album "Answer to Remember," praised by Thundercat and released in 2019, the band now presents their long-awaited second album after a 4.5-year hiatus. This new album captures the band's spirit cultivated through live performances, exploring unprecedented sounds with a spirit of adventure and intuition. The band features a powerful lineup: Yusuke Sase (trumpet), Melraw (alto sax, guitar), Akina Nakajima (alto sax), Tomoaki Baba (tenor sax), Yuya Wakai (piano, keyboard), Kota Umihori (piano, keyboard), Marty Holoubek (bass), and Taikimen (percussion), most of whom are prominent leaders in their own right. Guest artists include KID Fresino, Himi, Mahiru Koda, ermhoi, Jua, Tomoki Sanders, Karai, and Akira Inoue. Answer to Remember will perform as the host band at Shun Ishiwaka's 20th anniversary live event, "Live Natalie Shun Ishiwaka 20th Anniversary What's Up Festival ~ At That Time I Was 11 Years Old ~," held at Ebisu Garden Hall on September 2nd (Monday) and 3rd (Tuesday).

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Mami Kakudo

Contact

Yashiro Aki To Suteki Na Shinshi No Ongakukai

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Music that connects to "someday, somewhere." Percussionist and singer-songwriter Mami Kakudo returns with a new album after four years. In addition to her solo career, Kakudo is known for her work supporting cero and as a member of Shun Ishiwaka's Songbook Project. This highly anticipated new album is her first since the critically acclaimed "oar" in 2020. The recording features her current band, including Mugi Furukawa (guitar, chorus), Goldman Akita (bass), Wataru Mitsunaga (drums), and Yumiko Iwao (cello), along with a variety of guest musicians. This album showcases Kakudo's beautiful and ephemeral whispering voice, her unique lyrical world that evokes nostalgic yet unfamiliar landscapes, and her playful sound production, further blooming her immense talent. The album cover is an original artwork by Mexican artist Gerardo Vargas, with whom Kakudo has a long-standing relationship.

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Aki Yashiro

2LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Nippon Columbia)

511 Transparent Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First-time Analog Release. Recorded during her first jazz live performance, " Yashiro Aki to Suteki na Shinshi no Ongakukai （Aki Yashiro and the Wonderful Gentlemen's Concert） ~live IN QUEST~," released in 1998, captures Aki Yashiro's debut in the jazz world. Featuring performances by legends of the Japanese jazz scene such as Eiji Kitamura (Clarinet), Yuzuru Sera (Piano), George Otsuka (Drums), and Takashi Mizuhashi (Bass), Yashiro elegantly swings through jazz standards and her iconic songs like "Funauta," "Ame no Bojo," and "Ai no Shuchakueki." This album marks the beginning of "Yashiro Jazz." Luxurious A-Style Double Jacket Edition

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Susan Wong

LP | 2024 | WW | Original (Evo Sound)

Release: 2024 / WW – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Special 10)

Muchamucham

Qantikala

Halfway Somewhere Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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MuchaMuchaM, an Asian exotic band based in Fukuoka, has been unveiled in March 2024 with the release of their first 7inch album and a digital album. This album, "Qantikala," has been attracting attention not only in Japan but also overseas. Although all the songs are instrumental, the "soulful" guitar tone evokes a sense of nostalgia and takes the listener on a journey to the seaside of Okinawa, the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, or the jungles of Malay Island.

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Galliano

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Brownswood)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Red)

Chet Baker

Signature

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2024 | NL | Original (Red)

Art Pepper

Art Of Art

Release: 2024 / NL – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Getting Ready 200g Edition

Freddie King

LP | 2015 | US | Reissue (Analogue Productions)

Release: 2015 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2024 | JP | Original (P-Vine)

Underground Canopy

Uncut Gems

LP | 2023 | HK | Original (Evosound)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Underground Canopy is Hip-hop fed, Groove infused, Jazz band based in Paris, France. Uncut Gems is a raw exploration of what makes the cornerstone of our world. Dug up from a year long of free playing and experimentations at the Uchq, these pieces were brought to the surface, like diamonds in the rough, through the direct and spontaneous energy connecting us. These precious moments, these ‘gems’, were invented and collected during the sessions attended by all the members of Underground Canopy. They are now presented to you, in the form of this authentic record, illustrated by the heartfelt imagery of Davor Gromilovic’s artwork which perfectly synthesizes the visual incarnation of the project.

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Bob James

Jazz Hands

Release: 2023 / HK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2015 | HK | Original (Evosound)

Chantal Chamberland

Autobiography

Release: 2015 / HK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Black Stamp Music)

Jean Vernheres

Heritages Melodies

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The story of a passion distilled between saxophonist/composer Jean Vernheres and the label of instrumentalists with Hip Hop accents "Black Stamp Music", "Héritage Mélodies" is the 1st Ethno-Jazz opus from the label and its saxophonist, a signature of openness and "So Cool" blends at the crossroads of Groove and timeless Jazz.Rodney Lager

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Fresh From Finland-Now's The Time Vol.4-Best O

2LP | 2023 | Original (Cadillac)

Release: 2023 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The World's Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings Vol. 3

LP | 2023 | HK | Original (Evosound)

Release: 2023 / HK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The World's Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings Vol. 2

LP | 2023 | HK | Original (Evosound)

Release: 2023 / HK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (SteepleChase)

Paul Bley

Notes On Ornette

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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When Losing A Dream To Reality Grey Marble Edition

Hannes Bennich

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Second)

3LP | 2023 | EU | Original (New Dawn)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP - 180 Gram, Grey Marble Vinyl / Handnumbered Edition limited to 200 UnitsWhen Losing A Dream To Reality is the debut album from Swedish alto saxophonist and composer Hannes Bennich. Bennich is one of the most interesting new voices on the Scandinavian scene and presents all-original compositions for his first outing written for his band of pianist Britta Virves, double bassist Tomas Sjödell and drummer Emil Norman. Special guest vocalist Helen Salim joins for one track. The album is based around dream narratives: "I wrote music with different versions of dreams ending up perhaps not the way you want to. Like a winding path that can go in any direction," explains Bennich.

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Build An Ark

Revision - An Anthology

Vibes From The Tribe - Alternate Album

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Triple edition, packaged in thick PVC cover with a foldable double sided poster and download card.

Celebrating the 20 year anniversary of highly revered Jazz collective, Build An Ark from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2003 and releasing albums between 2004 and 2010, the Carlos Niño co-ordinated project included contributions from luminaries such Phil Ranelin, Big Black, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Adam Rudolph, Derf Reklaw, Dexter Story, Dwight Trible, Gaby Hernandez, Mia Doi Todd, Munyungo Jackson, Nate Morgan (R.I.P.), Peter Jacobson & many more.

This set was compiled by band leader Carlos Niño with recordings from 2001 to 2008 that have previously been released on Kindred Spirits.

Gilles Peterson says "It's a beauty!"

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Phil Ranelin

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (P-Vine)

Kristjan Randalu And New Wind Jazz Orchestra

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Vibes From The Tribe" is, along with "Message From The Tribe", one of the most iconic albums of the legendary spiritual jazz label Tribe. The alternate album contains different versions of all the tracks with the original album and P-vine is proud of releasing it on vinyl for the first time as double LP set!

Trombonist Phil Ranelin, who co-founded the legendary spiritual jazz label "Tribe" with Wendell Harrison, released "Vibes From The Tribe" in 1976 as the label's final release. It is known as one of the defining albums of "Tribe," along with the label's early release, "Message From The Tribe." Now, all of the alternate takes from the historical masterpiece will be released as a new album. The album is a double LP that includes multiple alternate versions of the album's most popular songs, such as the jazz-funk groove "Sounds From The Village," which features a brilliant horn ensemble, and a killer break beat tune"Vibes From The Tribe". This is the first time to be released on vinyl of the alternative album!

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Sisu Grey Marble Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Second)

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Seismic Shift Grey Marble Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP - 180 Gram Vinyl / Handnumbered Edition limited to 300 Units, grey marble vinyl.Sisu marks the beginning of a new chapter for esteemed Estonian pianist and composer Kristjan Randalu - as his first large ensemble project recording with the New Wind Jazz Orchestra conducted by Wolf Kerschek, featuring special guest trumpeter Ingrid Jensen and guitarist Ben Monder. This nine-track record combines brand new, large ensemble arrangements of original compositions by Randalu, as well as reworkings of established pieces from the Estonian canon. Mixed and mastered by the multi-Grammy-Award winning engineers Klaus Genuit and Tyler McDiarmid.

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John Escreet

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Second)

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2LP | 2020 | EU | Reissue (Round Hill Music)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP - 180 Gram Vinyl / Handnumbered Edition limited to 300 Units, grey marble vinyl.Pianist John Escreet, hailed by Time Out London as a "transatlantic jazz genius," continues his artistic ascent with the bold, exploratory new album Seismic Shift. The UK native teams up with Eric Revis (bass) and Damion Reid (drums) for a set brimming with fire and invention. Seismic Shift offers ground-shaking evidence that Escreet ranks as one of the top pianist-auteurs of our time. The album gives what the title implies: it involves tumult, rupture, earthquake. Escreet and his colleagues unleash a lot of power, whether freely improvising, sculpting sound with extended techniques, or for that matter playing elegant tonal harmony.

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Lettuce

Resonate

Release: 2020 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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3LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Act Music)

Nils Landgren

3 Generations

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Paul Ortiz Y La Orquesta Son

Los Que Son Splatter Record Store Day 2021 Edition

LP | 2021 (Nature Sounds)

The L.A. Session Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 2021

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2021 Release.

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Paul Kuhn

LP | 2021 (In+Out)

Midnight In Europe Record Store Day 2021 Edition

Release: 2021

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2021 Release.

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Zz Quartet

2LP | 2021 (In+Out)

Flow State Yellow Vinyl Edition

Release: 2021

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Record Store Day 2021 Release. First vinyl release ever from this charismatic world jazz ensemble, co-led by guitarist Ratko Zjaca and accordionist Simone Zanchini, and joined by bassist Martin Gjakonovski and US drummer Adam Nussbaum. Zjaca and Zanchini present an eclectic set of music that organically blends aspects of jazz, classical, folkloric, world music and rock, with just a touch of humour along the way from the fertile imaginations of these stellar improvisors. Deluxe gatefold sleeve, hand signed by both leaders, hand numbered and limited to 999 copies.

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Tash Sultana

2LP | 2021 | US | Original (Mom & Pop)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (In & Out)

Ron Carter

Foursight-Stockholm

LP | 2020 | US | Original (Blue Note)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dopppel LP, 2 bisher unveröffentlichte Bonus Tracks (über 20 Minuten).

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Herbie Hancock

Prisoner

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Etcetera Tone Poets Vinyl

Wayne Shorter

LP | 2019 | US | Original (Blue Note)

Release: 2019 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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3LP | 2015 | US | Original (Stones Throw)

Dam-Funk

Invite The Light

LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Flower)

Release: 2015 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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As always, D_m flexes his multi-instrumentalist talents by handling all the production but still makes time for guests including rapper Q-Tip, the father-son duo of Leon Sylvers III & IV, and funk giant Junie
Morrison of the Ohio Players, who opens and closes the album with
dire warnings of what could happen in a world without funk. Rest
assured, D_m is here to make sure that never comes to pass. As he
puts it, "funk is the underdog, the black sheep of black music," and if
that's true, D_m-Funk is its shepherd.

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Cruisic

Euphoria

Jazz Is Back In Grand Rapids

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Cruisic develops a one-of-a-kind sound, mainly based on live drums and sequences. Their debut song, a cover of Azymuth's "Jazz Carnival," and a cover of 808 State's "Pacific 707" were released in the UK as well and attracted a great deal of attention. Cruisic's unique interpretation of the essence of house, Brazilian, jazz, acid jazz, and other major influences is expressed in a jazzy, groovy, and Balearic worldview. Their previous 7-inch releases, most of which sold out immediately, are now included as full-length versions, finally revealing their entire body of work!!

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Louis Armstrong

2LP | 2017 | US | Reissue (ORG Music)

Release: 2017 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2024 | Original (Evo Sound)

Sara K.

The Chesky Collection

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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7" | 2024 | AT | Original (Record Shack)

Stefanie & Orf Big Band

Feelin' It Test Press

Release: 2024 / AT – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Stefanie & Orf Big Band

7" | 2024 | AT | Original (Record Shack)

Release: 2024 / AT – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Umberto Fiorentino / Claudio Quartarone

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Birdbox)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sensational Jazz 70 Vols. 1-2

LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Nippon Columbia)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Pietropaoli / Lena / Sigurta'

La Notte

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Fone')

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2024 | Original (Ubuntu Music)

Equal Spirits

Wise And Waiting

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Toka)

Petrolz

Ranhansha

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Toshiyuki Miyama & The New Herd

Nio & Pigeon Clear Green Color Vinyl Edition

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Columbia Japan)

Moan Snake Moan Part I, Part Ii & Part Iii

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Japanese jazz and big band masterpieces re-released on clear green color vinyl!

Nio dances and pigeons dance. A mysterious melody that flows in a strong groove. Pursuing the possibilities of big band sound, this is the true essence of new hard and its climax.

New Hard, led by Toshiyuki Miyama, is one of Japan's leading big bands. Since the release of ``Perspective'' in 1969, they have opened up new horizons in big band jazz with their cutting-edge sound. This work "Niou to Hato" is one of the representative works of new hard released in 1972. Kozaburo Yamaki was in charge of the entire composition and arrangement, and deeply pursued one of his long-standing themes: "Japan." Japanese features, traditions, and scenes expressed through elaborate, multi-layered arrangements and performances. A profound and dynamic melody with a Japanese atmosphere that can be described as mysterious. Starting with "Seijinshiki," which is led by a strong groove, the album is lined up with songs full of deep flavor and great excitement. This is the true essence of new hard work and its climax. text by Yusuke Ogawa (universounds/Deep Jazz Reality)

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Bror Gunnar Jansson

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Playground Music)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP, comes in a single sleeve, 5mm spine. Printed inner bags, insert card.Bror Gunnar Jansson's second album "Moan Snake Moan" celebrates a decade with a special anniversary double 12" vinyl edition with lots of extra and previously unreleased material plus a new design. The original album has sold more than 10 000 physical copies, millions of streams and several songs have been featured in various TV series and movies.

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Rebirth Of TBM The Japanese Deep Jazz Compiled By Tatsuo Sunaga

2LP | 2023 | US | Original (Sony Music Japan)

LP | 2023 | CZ | Original (Tlr Music Group)

Release: 2023 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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* Exceptional compilation about legendary Japanese jazz label Three Blind Mice! * Compiled & supervised by DJ, producer and recording artist Tatsuo Sunaga (Sunaga T Experience) * Liner Notes by Japanese jazz producer and writer Takao Ogawa * Mastering Engineer: Isao Kikuchi (Warner Music Mastering) * Cutting Engineer: Katsutoshi Kitamura (Warner Music Mastering) * Gatefold 2xLP with obi strip and liner notes in Japanese and English.

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Smokey Robinson

Gasms Limited Edition

Release: 2023 / CZ – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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J Jazz Volume 4: Deep Modern Jazz From Japan - The Nippon Columbia Label 1968 -1981

3LP | 2023 | EU | Original (BBE Music)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Yebo! Rare Mzansi Party Beats From Apartheid's Twilight Years

3LP | 2023 | EU | Original (BBE Africa)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Dedikasjon Til Inspirasjon

Flammer Dance Band

12" | 2023 | NO | Original (Lyskestrekk)

The Movement Revisited: A Music Portrait of Four Icons

Release: 2023 / NO – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Easily one of our favourite exclusive labels, Lyskestrekk return with the sensational new long player from Flammer Dance Band.

Incendiary live shows, a dedication to their unique sound and a series of instant sell-out releases have insured this superb outfit have won fans the world over, with DJ royalty like Gilles Peterson & Harvey getting on board too. We're only getting 300 of this fIrst press for the world, so we'll split as evenly as possible - but expect rationing !

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Christian McBride

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Mack Avenue)

Live 1978 Black Friday Record Store Day Edition 2022

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Christian McBride's 'The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons' is culminating documentation of a richly inspired piece " lauding four key figures of the Civil Rights Movement: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and Muhammad Ali.

Marshalling his ever-sharpening skills as a composer, arranger, conductor, musician and lyricist, McBride has created a historically and culturally illuminating five-part suite for an 18-piece big band, chorus and narrators that places the motivating forces as well as the goals of the Civil Rights Movement within a powerfully relevant artistic context. It is a one-from-the-heart project McBride was, apparently, destined to undertake.

This recording of The Movement Revisited marks the addition of a fifth movement, Apotheosis, which acknowledges the election of Barack Obama as the first African American President of the United States.

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Mose Allison

LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Wienerworld)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (High Jazz)

Sass

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Orchestra Gold)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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San Francisco-based R&B / Funk / Rock group Sass was formed in 1974 by lead singer Fred Ross and producer, guitarist, vocalist Andy “Andro” Ernst. During the mid 70s Sass recorded three now rare demo singles released on San Francisco’s INS label. The group performed live alongside well-known artists such as Lionel Ritchie & The Commodores, Esther Philips, The Main Ingredient, Brass Construction and Tower Of Power. In 1976 Sass got signed to 20th Century Records which released remixed versions of their demo songs “I Only Wanted To Love You” and “Do It” on a 45. A full-length album was later recorded in 1977 but none of these songs ever saw the light of day...until now. The unreleased tracks featured on this present issue were the last songs recorded by the band for their major label album project that was unfortunately abandoned. Transferred directly from the only existing 2 track master tape of the sessions, these never before heard songs can now be listened to in their full glory. At long last, High Jazz Records is happy to present the complete recordings from Sass.

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Orchestra Gold

African Psychedelic Rock

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Fantastic Oakland, California-based ensemble Orchestra Gold offers up a kaleidoscope of sound deeply rooted in the Malian tradition while introducing a genre-bending nod to the future through their rare and artful fusion of African Psychedelic Rock. Spearheaded by the dynamic Mariam Diakite, whose raw and hypnotic vocal stylings deliver heartfelt and thought-provoking lyrics in the highly symbolic Bambara language. While paying homage to Malian musical traditions, this fierce new sound is supported by heavy swinging rhythms, a funky fresh brass section and cosmic guitar licks.

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Tatsuo Hayashi

Super Percussion Vol.1

LP | 2022 (Crown)

LP | 2022 | EU | Reissue (Real Gone Music)

Release: 2022

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A highly coveted record! A reissue of instructional records by talented studio musicians!

Super Percussion Vol.1 is the only solo album released by Tatsuo Hayashi, who played drums for Tin Pan Alley and Caramel Mama.

This album, which has historically been famous as a drum break album by Japanese DJs, has an A-side that extracts only the rhythm section from drums to percussion, and a B-side that features a fusion instrumental mix of performances by Masaki Matsubara and Tsuyoshi Kon.

The tight disco track, 'sucha Roca' and the light mellow fusion funk track, 'hi-g', as well as the iconic beat collection on the record's A side, are recommended for track makers everywhere.

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James Horner

Field Of Dreams

Release: 2022 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Spiritmuse)

Spirit Of France

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Akale Wube & Manu Dibango

Anbessa Glitter Vinyl Record Store Day 2022 Gold Colored Edition

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Diggers Factory / Soul Makossa)

At The Carnegie Hall Record Store Day 2022 Opaque White & Opaque Pink Vinyl Edition

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Edition for Record Store Day 2022.

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Makowicz Vs. Mozdzer

2LP | 2022 | US | Original (Warner Music Poland)

Merci, Miles! Live At Vienne

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited Edition for Record Store Day 2022.

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Miles Davis

2LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Rhino)

The Best Of Ray Charles: The Atlantic Years Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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By 1991, the world’s most celebrated trumpeter could look back on five decades of musical evolution – his own, and that of the world around him. Miles Davis had found ways of marrying jazz with classical ideas, then later R&B, rock and funk, producing hybrid offspring that shaped the course of popular music and had come to define his legend. In 1985, he’d left Columbia after thirty years to sign to Warner Bros. Records, a label riding high with best-selling artists like Madonna, Van Halen and Prince, with whom he had a mutual admiration and friendship.

Miles Davis’s lifelong love for France is well-documented, and in July 1991, he became a Knight of their Legion of Honour. Davis received the award from French culture minister Jack Lang, who described him as: "The Picasso of jazz." A few days before, he played this electrifying set at the Vienne Jazz Festival with the Miles Davis Group. He passed away two months later in September 1991.

Miles Davis’ performance at Jazz a Vienne on July 1, 1991 became one of his final live performances before he passed away on September 28, 1991, and this previously unreleased set includes two songs written by Prince, “Penetration” and “Jailbait”. The package features liner notes from music historian, journalist, and producer Ashley Kahn, with art designed by Bruno Tilley.

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Ray Charles

2LP | 2021 | US | Original (Atlantic)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Donny Hathaway Collection Colored Vinyl Edition

Donny Hathaway

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Atlantic)

Ashram Sun Deluxe Edition

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Presenting the platinum certified (RIAA) “Best Of” that has never before been released on vinyl. Includes the Holiday favourite “This Christmas” as well as his famous duets with Roberta Flack “The Closer I Get to You” and “Where Is The Love”. This collection been the go-to for Donny Hathaway fans old and new for 30 years, now pressed here on Dark Purple Vinyl.

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Surya Botofasina

2LP | 2024 | Original (Spiritmuse)

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Avex)

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Katsushika Trio

M.R.I._mirai

Lee Ritenour And Dave Grusin

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Three former early members of Japan's leading fusion band "Casiopea" - Tetsuo Sakurai (bass), Akira Jinbo (drums), and Minoru Mukaiya (keyboard) - have come together to form "Katsushika Trio" and started their activities in 2021. They performed live in five locations: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Yokohama, captivating audiences of all ages, from long-time fans to younger generations. Their highly anticipated debut original full album "M.R.I_ Mirai," released amidst this excitement, has garnered significant acclaim.

This album, with the slogan "Music for Adults Who Won’t Grow Up," features eight meticulously selected tracks from their first album showcasing the trio's fiery ensemble that defines "Katsushika Trio." To provide the superior sound quality unique to vinyl, the album is released as a "heavyweight" edition, which offers greater thickness and stability for high-quality playback.

This must-have record allows fans to experience the unique pleasure of analog sound.

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Brasil

LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Pony Canyon)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kicking Dust: The Goa Way, A Full Circle Compilation

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Full Circle)

Where? Original Jazz Classic Series Limited Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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This one has been in the works for quite some time. A statement compilation showing what Full Circle is about, paying homage to the very roots of psychedelic dance music. A little town in India, which was a haven to a bunch of hippie outcasts, was throwing freeform outdoor parties since the day those freaks put their flag down. What was once a gathering around live music blew up into a rave as electronic music started to appear, paving the way to what would eventually become Goa Trance.

Full Circle, the duo project of Alexis Le-Tan and Joakim, started 10 years ago when Alexis accidentally discovered that some of his old Goa Trance records he was about to sell sounded great when played at the wrong speed : 33rpm instead of 45rpm. He called his long-time friend and collaborator Joakim to work on edits of those tracks that became the sound signature of this DJ duo : a slow, heavy and trippy sound that would eventually infiltrate the fringes of the underground club scene via like-minded DJs such as Vladimir Ivkovic, Jane Fitz, Ivan Smagghe and many more.

10 years later and a bunch of releases and remixes behind them, Full Circle decided to tell the story of how this Goa sound came to life. At a time when Trance has made a major

comeback and infiltrated pretty much all the sub-genres of club music, it felt right to look back at where it all started - going full circle, when Trance was not Trance, Goa was not Goa but the seeds of tripped out dance music were being sown.

After all, there are countless compilations about Balearism, the Italian Cosmic scene,The Loft, The Paradise Garage etc but none about the roots of this Goa sound.

This is a compilation of the best tunes played by the pioneer Goa DJs like Laurent, Goa Gil, Mike Maguire amongst others, between the late 80s and early 90s. Proto House, New Beat, early Techno, Industrial, with a distinct psychedelic tone, a few arpeggios here and there, acid lines, chopped up vocals, all elements of what would later constitute a genre of its own.

This beautifully packaged compilation includes liner notes by Tom Colebrooke and excerpts from Tom and Alexis’ interview of Mike Maguire of Juno Reactor fame, one of the pioneers of Goa Trance.

Check the liner notes for more info about the early Goa history !

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Carte / Dolphy / Waldron

LP | 2024 | Original (Craft)

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Inside The Light World: Sun Ra Meets The Ovc Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Sun Ra

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Strut)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Salsa Con Estilo - Dance Floor Gems From The Vault

2LP | 2024 | US | Original (Ansonia)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Havanna Meets Kingston Live At The Royal Albert Hall

Mista Savona Presents

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Baco)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sun Ra & His Intergalactic Research Arkestra

Paradiso Amsterdam 1970

2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Nederlands Jazz Archief)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Space is the place! That classic piece - in a historically early version without lyrics - opens the album Paradiso Amsterdam 1970, which shows how the Netherlands was first introduced to Afrofuturism. A pivotal moment in the Dutch jazz experience.

It was always thought that the recordings of the long-awaited first concert that the Sun Ra Arkestra gave in the Netherlands were useless for an album release. After all, the entire Arkestra, booked by Hans Dulfer, marched among the massive crowd at pop temple Paradiso on 18 November 1970. As was their custom, they were rarely on stage where the microphones were neatly set up.

The Nederlands Jazz Archief traced the complete set of recording tapes and compiled an album on which the atmosphere of 53 years ago is immediately tangible.

Available on vinyl and CD, with many photos, documents and extensive liner notes by Saturnite Rudie Kagie.

Published in association with Sun Ra LLC.

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The Soul Of Congo - Treasures Of The Ngoma Label

3LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Planet Ilunga)

Moog Grooves Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The Soul of Congo is a compilation that spans the years from 1948 to 1963 as the Belgian Congo emerged from colonial subjugation into the first flower of Independence. Singers and players came to Congo’s capital Léopoldville, from all over Central Africa — from the streets of Brazzaville on the opposite shore of the Congo river to the vast plateau of Mbanza Congo in Angola, from the mineral rich areas of Lubumbashi (Elizabethville) in the Deep South to the lively docks of Kisangani (Stanleyville) in the northeast, from the rocky wastes of Mbandaka (Coquilhatville) in the West to the majestic forests of Bukavu (Costermansville) in the East.

Léopoldville became a cauldron of musical syncretism between the African rhythms that arrived with these musicians and the European, Caribbean and Cuban tunes that were popular in the big city. The new sounds were recorded for one of the big five Congo labels: Opika, Loningisa, Esengo, Olympia or Ngoma. None of the other Congolese labels better showcased the energy, variety & spirit of this era than the Ngoma label. The label was founded by the Greek Nicolas Jéronimidis in 1948. After his early death in 1951, it was further developed by Nikis Cavvadias and Alexandros Jéronimidis. During its existence, from 1948 until 1971, Ngoma made over 4500 recordings, creating a crucial cultural legacy. Now with Unesco declaring Congolese Rumba as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity as of December 2021, it is fitting they are restored to the ears of the world.

As the Ngoma label flourished, so too did the first big stars of this new sound: Manuel d’Oliveira from San Salvador, Antoine Kolosoy “Wendo’’ from Bandundu and Léon Bukasa from Katanga. The three of them are heavily featured in the Ngoma catalogue and in this compilation. Ngoma also provided a way for female singers, such as Martha Badibala, to rise to fame and inspire other women to dream of a life beyond taking care of the kids and husband. Futhermore, the label was keen to record traditional folkloric music, such as the songs by likembe player Antoine Mundanda. It also looked for fresh talent as far away as Brussels where they recorded Camerounian heartthrob Charles Lembe fronting a fierce quartet on some flashy adapted Cuban Guaracha rhythms. Instrumentalists like Antoine Kasongo (clarinet), Albino Kalombo (sax) and Tino Baroza (guitar) also made their mark through the Ngoma recordings.

Ngoma is also known for releasing Adou Elenga’s hit “Ata Ndele,” that criticized the white colonists. It led to his imprisonment and the song being quickly deleted from the catalogue after its release in 1954 (long sought after, a rare original copy has been found for this compilation). Angolan Paul Mwanga, too, was unstinting in his criticism of the colonials, and he was also active with authors’ rights associations. Frank Lassan was a singer who brought the romantic style of French crooners to Congolese popular culture, while guitar wizard Manoka De Saïo or “Maitre Colon Gentil” were flamboyant popular figures in the nightclub scene, captured on disc. Guitar prodigies like Antoine Nedule “Papa Noel” or Mose Se Sengo “Fan Fan” cut their teeth as teenagers in studio bands. The band names changed rapidly — Beguen Band, Jazz Mango, Jazz Venus, Dynamic Jazz, Affeinta Jazz, Mysterieux Jazz, Orchstre Novelty, Rumbanella Bande, Vedette Jazz, La Palma, Negrita Jazz — all of them are heard here.

Dedicated record collectors came together to make this compilation possible. From the USA, Belgium, Japan, Germany, France, Morocco, and The Netherlands, these generous fans of the music have pooled their collections for the compilation, assembled and annotated by Alastair Johnston who runs the Muzikifan website from California. He dedicates this release to Flemming Harrev from the reference website afrodisc.com who passed away in 2020. Legendary but unheard songs were tracked down, some emerging from dead stock in a forgotten Tanzanian record store. Experts who have made previous compilations were solicited for their advice and recommendations; liner notes, graduate theses, African periodicals, blogs and documents by authorities such as Jean-Pierre Nimy Nzonga, Sylvain Konko, Gary Stewart, Manda Tchebwa, and Michel Lonoh were scoured for clues.

There are 69 songs on the 3CD set and 42 on the 3LP set. Two of the LPs are distilled from the 3CD set, while the third “bonus” LP" has a different selection of songs by Léon Bukasa and others. While this is unusual, we felt there was so much great material, the vinyl collectors would enjoy an extra album of out-takes from the shortlist that was originally over four hours in length.

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Edd Kalehoff

LP | 2023 | Original (Sifted Sand)