The Best of The Jimmy Castor Bunch: The Everything Man (1995)

Artist: The Jimmy Castor Bunch
Title Of Album: The Everything Man: The Best Of The Jimmy Castor Bunch
Year Of Release: November 21, 1995
Label: Rhino / Wea
Genre: Funk,Soul,R & B
Quality: mp3
Bitrate: 192 kbps
Total Size: 101.07 Mb

Some music is just so immediately full of the groove and desire to dance that anyone who doesn't or can't must be dead, if still breathing. Jimmy Castor is a master of same, and if the slightly overheated claims in the knowledgeable and appreciative liner notes for this excellent compilation making him second only to James Brown might be a bit much in cold print, the music is its own best argument for his quality. Starting with his great Latin/soul hit "Hey Leroy, Your Mama's Callin' You" and concluding with an item from his doo wop days in the '50s, "I Promise to Remember," Everything Man covers whole eras of American popular music with style and skill. The two numbers that sealed his fame and reputation into the hip-hop era are unsurprisingly here: the Latin funk monster "It's Just Begun," with one of the deepest basslines in creation and a fantastic mid-song percussion breakdown, and "Troglodyte," with its freakish, wigged-out spoken word intro. Bertha Butt of the Butt Sisters makes her first legendary appearance here, while the snarling guitar and grunting bass perfectly match Castor's rasped, hilarious shaggy dog tale about caveman love. Those are just two highlights of a well-chosen and brilliantly mastered set, with many guest appearances from Bertha and Leroy both (the deep grunt of "Bertha Butt Boogie," "The Return of Leroy, Pt. 1," and so forth). Castor's penchant for bizarro covers is discussed but not included among the cuts -- presumably all for the better, given selections like "You Light Up My Life" -- but his sharp take on Redbone's "Maggie" does make the grade. Other great cuts include the vocal tradeoffs on "Potential" between Castor and his bandmembers, the monster stomp and shake of "Supersound," and the upbeat, salsa-tinged "Bom Bom." ~ Ned Raggett

Tracklist :

1 - Hey Leroy, Your Mama's Callin' You 2:27
2 - Southern Fried Frijoles 2:05
3 - It's Just Begun 3:43
4 - Troglodyte (Cave Man) 3:39
5 - Say Leroy (The Creature From The Black Lagoon Is Your Father) 6:39
6 - Jimmy Castor & Jimmy Castor Bunch, The - Maggie 6:04
7 - Bertha Butt Boogie 6:11
8 - Potential 5:09
9 - Supersound 5:27
10 - King Kong 5:14
11 - Bom Bom 4:05
12 - Space Age 3:23
13 - The Return Of Leroy Pt. I 2:54
14 - Maximum Stimulation 5:33
15 - Don't Do That! (Single Edit) 3:17
16 - Let It Out 5:29
17 - Jimmy Castor & The Juniors - I Promise 2:38

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Sly & The Family Stone - The Best Of (1992)

Artist: Sly & The Family Stone
Title Of Album: The Best Of
Year Of Release: 1992
Label: Sony
Genre: Soul Funk
Format: MP3
Quality: 320 kbps I 44.1 Khz I Joint Stereo
Total Time: 01:10:53
Total Size: 166 mb

Tracks:

01. Dance To The Music
02. I Want To Take You Higher
03. Family Affair
04. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)
05. I Get High On You
06. Stand
07. M\'lady
08. Skin I\'m In
09. Everyday People
10. Sing A Simple Song
11. Hot Fun In The Summertime
12. Don\'t Call Me Nigger, Whitey
13. Brave & Strong
14. Life
15. Everybody Is A Star
16. If You Want Me To Stay
17. (You Caught Me) Smilin\'
18. Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)
19. Runnin\' Away
20. Family Affair (Remix)

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VA - Bossa Nova & the Story of Elenco Records: Brazil 2011

Artist: VA
Title Of Album: Bossa Nova & the Story of Elenco Records: Brazil
Year Of Release: March 8, 2011
Label: Soul Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Bossa Nova, Brazilian jazz
Quality: MP-3 Joint Stereo
Bitrate: VBR 172 kb/sec
Length: 63:33 min
Total Size: 80 MB
WebSite: amazon.com

2011 release, an incredible collection of Bossa Nova tracks from Brazil's infamous Elenco Records, the legendary record label whose releases represent a who's who of Bossa Nova artists in Brazil in the 1960s. Elenco Records' iconic output represented the pinnacle of Bossa Nova music in Brazil during this celebrated era. The best artists, the best designs, the best music, the best everything! Elenco is the definitive Bossa Nova label (the equivalent of Studio One in Reggae, Blue Note in Jazz etc). None of these tracks have ever before been released outside of Brazil, and, over the years, Elenco releases have become the holy grail for fans and collectors alike of Brazilian music. Essential for anyone interested in Bossa Nova and the music of Brazil! Soul Jazz Records. ~ amazon.com

Tracklist

1. Edu Lobo - Resolucao (2.10)
2. Baden Powell - Consolacao (2.27)
3. Quarteto em Cy - Canto de Ossanha (2.59)
4. Sergio Ricardo - A Fabrica (1.49)
5. Edu Lobo - Zanzibar (3.13)
6. Vinicius and Odetta - Berimbau (3.08)
7. MPB-4 - Beco do Mota (3.39)
8. Roberto Menescal - Cinco Por Oito (1.34)
9. Nara Leao - Maria Moita (2.36)
10. Sergio Ricardo - Enquanto a Tristeza Nao Vem (3.55)
11. Edu Lobo - Upa Neguinho (2.20)
12. Nara Leao - Nana (2.03)
13. Baden Powell - Candomble (4.34)
14. Edu Lobo - Reza (2.55)
15. Quarteto em Cy - Amaralina (2.11)
16. Lennie Dale - Sambar de Mudar (3.12)
17. Nara Leao - Consolacao (2.42)
18. MPB-4 - Cravo e Canela (2.10)
19. Lucio Alves - Negro (2.25)
20. Baden Powell - Coisa No.1 (3.02)
21. Roberto Menescal - Adriana (1.55)
22. Sylvia Telles - Samba de Uma Nota So (2.16)
23. MPB-4 - Sentinela (3.26)

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VA - Latino Fiesta (14 Cool & Funky Latino Grooves) 1998

Artist: VA
Title Of Album: Latino Fiesta (14 Cool & Funky Latino Grooves)
Year Of Release: 1998
Label: Nascente
Genre: Latin, Funk, Jazz
Format: MP3
Quality: 320 kbps I 44.1 Khz I Joint Stereo
Total Time: 01:15:54
Total Size: 218 mb


Tracks:

01. Tania Maria - Come With Me
02. Tito Puente - Oye Como Va
03. Poncho Sanchez - Bien Sabroso
04. Cal Tjader - Guachi Guaro (Soul Sauce)
05. Mongo Santamaria - Smooth Operator
06. Tito Puente - On Broadway
07. Ray Barretto - Work Song
08. Cal Tjader & Carmen McRae - Besame Mucho
09. Tania Maria - Funky Tamborin
10. Poncho Sanchez - Sonando
11. Cal Tjader - Good Vibes
12. Tania Maria - Vem P'ra Roda
13. Tito Puente - Ran Kan Kan
14. Poncho Sanchez - Keeper Of The Flame

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Carl Cox - Back To Mine (2004)

Performer: Carl Cox
Album: Back To Mine
Label: DMC Publishing
Catalog #: BACKCD19
Style: House, Downtempo, Disco, Funk, Jazz, Electronic
Year: 2004
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 320kbps
Covers: in archive
Amount of tracks: 17
Size RAR: ~ 171 mb



Tracklist:
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01. Ramsey Lewis - Spring High (1977)
02. Diana Ross - No One Gets The Prize (1979)
03. Harvey Mason - Groovin' You (1979)
04. Sounds Of Blackness - Everything Is Gonna Be Alright (1994)
05. The Black Science Orchestra - New Jersey Deep (1995)
06. Bill Summers - Feel The Heat (1977)
07. John Handy - Hard Work (1976)
08. Loose Ends - Stay A Little While Child (1986)
09. Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together (1972)
10. The Style Council - Long Hot Summer (1983)
11. Leftfield - 21St Century Poem (1995)
12. Jodeci - You Got It (1993)
13. Groove Armada - Dan Solo (1999)
14. Coco Steel And Lovebomb - Summer Rain (1994)
15. Carl Cox - Give Me Your Love (2004)
16. 808 State - Pacific (justin strauss mix) (1989)
17. Jesus Loves You - After The Love (1989)
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Total time [72:21]

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VA - Rare Funk 10 - Mo' Female Funk (1999)

Artist: Various Artists
Title Of Album: Rare Funk 10 - Mo' Female Funk
Year Of Release: 1999
Label: Cobalt Records
Genre: Funk
Quality: 192kbs
Total Time: 00:46:39
Total Size: 64mb

Tracks:

01. Wally Badarou — Mambo
02. Sandra, Fela Kuti & Africa '70 — Upside Down
03. Vibrettes — Humpty Dump
04. Erma Franklin — Light My Fire
05. J.B.S — Use Me
06. Betty Davis — Anti Love Song
07. Christine Mcvie — That's Saying A Lot
08. Jane Birkin — Love For Sale
09. A Taste Of Honey — Rescue Me
10. Dawn Penn — No No No
11. Armando Trovaioli — Sesso Matto
12. Clarence Wheeler — Right On

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VA - Detroit Funk: Rare & Unreleased Twisted Funk 1967-75 (2006)

Tracks:

01. Brand New Girl Part 1 - BILLY GARNER
02. The Grown Folks Thing - OC TOLBERT
03. Party Time - JAMES CARPENTER
04. Funky Trip - JOHNNY WALKER
05. Because I Love You - THE DAVE HAMILTON VOICES
06. Going To The Moon - DAVE HAMILTON
07. You’re Waisting My Time Part 1 - BILLY GARNER
08. You’re Waisting My Time Part 2 - BILLY GARNER
09. Sweet Thing Part 1 - BOBBY DEE
10. Can You Dig It? - CHICO AND BUDDY
11. Just A Mistake - THE BARINOS
12. The Devil Is Gonna Get You - THE FUTURE KIND
13. Pisces Pace - DAVE HAMILTON
14. Highland Sound - DAVE HAMILTON
15. Message To Mankind - OC TOLBERT
16. I Got Some Part 1 - BILLY GARNER
17. I Got Some Part 2 - BILLY GARNER
18. Bump With Me - THE WEBB PEOPLE
19. Hunchin’ - GIP ROBERTS
20. The Deacons - DAVE HAMILTON

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A killer little set that's as heavy as it sounds from the title – a wealth of rare material pulled from the studio of Detroit producer Dave Hamilton – a good deal of it previously unreleased! Hearing this set is like finding a pile of rare 45s stuffed in the back corner of a long-lost record shop – because although much of the work was never issued, it crackles with the intensity of the best funky 45s – lots of funky drums, offbeat guitar, and raspy soul vocals – produced with a real edge to all the work, so that all of the hardest elements of the tunes really come through in the mix! The work that was issued here came out on the TCB, Tayster, and New Day labels – and although the artists are often not well known, the work's got a really unified feel – thanks to the funky vision of Dave Hamilton. CD features 20 tracks in all – including "Brand New Girl (part 1)", "You're Wasting My Time (parts 1 & 2)", and "I Got Some (parts 1 & 2)" by Billy Garner; "The Grown Folks Thing" by OC Tolbert, "Party Time" by James Carpenter, "Going To The Moon" by Dave Hamilton, "Funky Trip" by Johnny Walker, "The Devil Is Gonna Get You" by The Future Kind, "Just A Mistake" by The Barrino Brothers, "Hunchin" by Gip Roberts, "Bump With Me" by The Webb People, "Sweet Thing (part 1)" by Bobby Dee, and "Can You Dig It" by Chico & Buddy. © 1996-2011, Dusty Groove America, Inc.

VA — Southern Funkin': Louisiana Funk and Soul 1967-1975 (2008)

Artist: VA
Title Of Album: Southern Funkin': Louisiana Funk and Soul 1967-1975
Year Of Release: 2008
Label: BGP
Genre: Funk, Soul
Format: MP3
Quality: 192 kbps I 44.1 Khz I Joint Stereo
Total Time: 00:57:38
Total Size: 78 mb


Tracks:

1 Eddy “G” Giles* Soul Feeling (Part 1) (2:07)
2 Chester Randle’s Soul Senders* Soul Brothers Testify (Part 1) (2:09)
3 Abraham & The Casanovas Soul Power (2:19)
4 Dynamic Adam & His Excitements Be A Man (2:40)
5 Camille Bob Stop (2:25)
6 Dennis Landry Miss Hard To Get (2:59)
7 Freddie Love Everybody’s Doing It (2:51)
8 Tabby Thomas One Day (2:14)
9 African Music Machine Black Water Gold (2:59)
10 Dennis Landry Concentration (2:43)
11 Johnny Truit No Sad Times (2:43)
12 Katie Webster (2) Hell Or High Water (2:39)
13 JJ Cailler I Got A Groove (3:26)
14 Freddie Love Crazy Girl (Part 1) (3:05)
15 Donnie Jacobs Proud Man (2:43)
16 Count Rockin’ Sydney* Put It On (2:11)
17 Ernest Thomas Soul Time (2:37)
18 Clifton White & His Royal Knights Fix It (2:19)
19 Bill Parker Gonna Put My Foot Down (2:40)
20 Count Rockin’ Sydney* Bury The Hatchet (2:44)
21 Leroy Soileau Wish You Were Here (2:07)
22 Eddy “G” Giles* Soul Feeling (Part 2) (2:13)

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Isaac Hayes - Shaft: Music From The Soundtrack (Remastered) (2008)

Artist: Isaac Hayes
Title Of Album: Shaft: Music From The Soundtrack (Remastered)
Year Of Release: 2008
Label: Stax / Universal Japan
Genre: Funk / Soul
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR
Total Time: 69:33
Total Size: 101.32 MB

Tracklist

1. Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft (4:39)
2. Isaac Hayes - Bumpys Lament (1:51)
3. Isaac Hayes - Walk From Regios (2:24)
4. Isaac Hayes - Ellies Love Theme (3:18)
5. Isaac Hayes - Shafts Cab Ride (1:08)
6. Isaac Hayes - Cafe Regios (5:59)
7. Isaac Hayes - Early Sunday Morning (3:49)
8. Isaac Hayes - Be Yourself (4:30)
9. Isaac Hayes - A Friends Place (3:22)
10. Isaac Hayes - Soulsville (3:48)
11. Isaac Hayes - No Name Bar (6:11)
12. Isaac Hayes - Bumpys Blues (4:04)
13. Isaac Hayes - Shaft Strikes Again (3:04)
14. Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing (19:30)
15. Isaac Hayes - The End Theme (1:56)

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Isaac Hayes - Chocolate Chip (Remastered) (2008)

Artist: Isaac Hayes
Title Of Album: Chocolate Chip (Remastered)
Year Of Release: 2008
Label: Stax / Universal Japan
Genre: Soul, Funk, Disco
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR
Total Time: 40:34
Total Size: 57.73 MB

Tracklist

1. Isaac Hayes - That Loving Feeling (6:36)
2. Isaac Hayes - Body Language (5:32)
3. Isaac Hayes - Chocolate Chip (Vocal) (5:32)
4. Isaac Hayes - Chocolate Chip (Instrumental) (5:34)
5. Isaac Hayes - I Want To Make Love To You So Bad (4:17)
6. Isaac Hayes - Come Live With Me (6:32)
7. Isaac Hayes - I Cant Turn Around (6:31)

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Isaac Hayes - Black Moses (Remastered) (2008)

Title Of Album: Black Moses (Remastered)
Year Of Release: 2008
Label: Stax / Universal Japan
Genre: Soul, Funk
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR
Total Time: 93:38
Total Size: 137.04 MB

Tracklist

CD 1
1. Isaac Hayes - Never Can Say Goodbye (5:10)
2. Isaac Hayes - Close To You (9:05)
3. Isaac Hayes - Nothing Takes The Place of You (5:31)
4. Isaac Hayes - Mans Temptation (5:03)
5. Isaac Hayes - Part Time Love (8:34)
6. Isaac Hayes - Medley Ikes Rap Bw A Brand New Me (9:43)
7. Isaac Hayes - Going In Circles (7:01)
CD 2
1. Isaac Hayes - Never Gonna Give You Up (5:47)
2. Isaac Hayes - Medley Ikes Rap 2 Bw Help Me Love (7:33)
3. Isaac Hayes - Need To Belong To Someone (5:16)
4. Isaac Hayes - Good Love (5:18)
5. Isaac Hayes - Medley Ikes Rap 3 Bw Your Love Is So Doggone Good (9:18)
6. Isaac Hayes - For The Good Times (5:24)
7. Isaac Hayes - Ill Never Fall In Love Again (4:55)

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Gabor Szabo - High Contrast (2003)

Artist: Gabor Szabo
Title Of Album: High Contrast
Original Year: 1971
Year Of Release: 2003
Label: Blue Thumb (Mini LP, 2003)
Genre: Jazz
Quality:MP3
Bitrate: lossless 320kbps
Total Time: 40:11 min
Total Size: 282 mb/103 mb (+%rec)

TRACKLIST
1. Breezin' (Bobby Womack) 3:13
2. Amazon (Gabor Szabo) 4:58
3. Fingers (Wolfhang Melz/Gabor Szabo) 7:35
4. Azure Blue (Gabor Szabo) 4:17
5. Just A Little Communication (Bobby Womack/Gabor Szabo) 7:52
6. If You Don't Want My Love (Bobby Womack) 4:39
7. I Remember When (Bobby Womack) 7:33



Personnel:
Gabor Szabo (Electric and Acoustic Guitar)
Bobby Womack (Rhythm Electric Guitar)
Wolfgang Melz (Bass)
Jim Keltner (Drums)
Felix Falcon (Congas)
Phil Upchurch (Bass ) - 1,3,6,7
Carmelo Garcia (Percussion) - 1-3,6,7
Mark Levine (Piano) - 3

This unlikely collaboration with R&B star Bobby Womack is surprisingly successful as an instrumental smooth-jazz guitar session. Womack uncharacteristically takes no vocals, and proves himself a very competent and sympathetic rhythm guitarist. This album feature's Womack's original recording of his composition "Breezin'", which was a smash crossover hit for George Benson. Szabo interprets the melody in his staccato voice, his approach more restrained than Benson's, but captivating in it's own way. "Amazon" has a dark tropical feel. Wolfgang Melz plays solid yet interesting basslines, and his co-composition "Fingers" provides another fine vehicle for extended guitar improvisation. The finale, "I Remember When" features a well-arranged string section that serves as a fine foil for Szabo's take on the country-style melody. - J. Levinson, Amazon.com

VA - Bossa Nova and The Rise Of Brazilian Music (2011)

Title Of Album: Bossa Nova and The Rise Of Brazilian Music
Year Of Release: 2011
Label: Soul Jazz Records
Genre: Jazz
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: VBR
Total Time: 92:02
Total Size: 102.88 MB

Tracklist

Cd1

01 02:36 Elis Regina - Roda
02 01:57 Roberto Menescal - Inverno
03 01:54 Joao Gilberto - O Sapo
04 02:09 Ginga Trio - Yemanja
05 02:59 Jorge Ben - Lalari-Olala
06 02:59 Dorival Caymmi - Berimbau
07 03:56 Sergio Mendes Bossa Rio - Primitivo
08 02:53 Nara Leao - Birimbau (Ritmo De Capoeira)
09 02:37 Tamba Trio - Mas, Que Nada
10 03:27 Baden Powell Vinicius De Moraes - Canto De
Ossanha
11 02:07 Zimbo Trio - Zimbo Samba
12 02:20 Gilberto Gil - Viramundo
13 02:16 Elis Regina - Menino Das Laranjas
14 02:52 Edu Lobo - Jogo De Roda
15 02:08 Elizete Cardoso - Vida Bela
16 02:01 Dom Um Romao - Jangal
17 01:50 Wanda Sa - Adriana

Cd2

01 03:44 Elizete Cardoso - E De Lei
02 02:36 Antonio Carlos Jobim - O Morro Nao Tem Vez
03 03:16 Edu Lobo - Ponteio
04 02:38 Tamba 4 - Samba Blim
05 01:52 Pery Ribeiro - Canto Negro
06 01:45 Maria Bethania - Ye-Mele
07 02:19 Miltinho - Faca Como Eu
08 02:16 Jorge Ben - Rosa, Menina Rosa
09 02:46 Milton Nascimento - Tres Pontas
10 06:30 Baden Powell Vinicius De Moraes - Canto De Xango
11 01:53 Zelia Barbosa - Carcara
12 03:18 Tamba Trio - Boranda
13 02:43 Geraldo Vandre - Hora De Lutar
14 03:29 Elis Regina - Tereza Sabe Sambar
15 04:12 Edu Lobo - Aguaverde
16 02:35 Jorge Ben - Carnaval Triste
17 01:28 Marilia Medalha - Maria Moita

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Elis Regina - Poema de Amor (1962)

Não costumo postar discos de artistas brasileiros no blog,mas este tem um valor histórico importante, por se tratar de um dos primeiros,senão o primeiro disco de Elis Regina, Note que o nome dela se escrevia com dois " L ".

Artist: Elis Regina
Title Of Album: Poema de Amor
Year Of Release: 1962
Label: Continental
Genre: Bossa Nova, Vocal Jazz, Latin
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 256kbps
Total Time: 32:34
Total Size: 66MB (Covers)

Tracklist:

01. Poema (Fernando Dias) (3:11)
02. Pororó-popó (João Roberto Kelly) (1:54)
03. Dá-me um beijo (Trovajoli - Danell - Vrs. Romeo Nunes) (3:19)
04. Nos teus lábios (A.Santos - Haroldo Eiras) (2:22)
05. Vou comprar um coração (Paulo Tito - Romeo Nunes) (1:47)
06. Meu pequeno mundo de ilusão (Pockriss - Hilliard - Vrs. Mauro Pires) (2:30)
07. A secretаria (P.Luiz - Vrs. Martha de Almeida) (2:47)
08. Saudade é recordar (Vera Falcão - Renan França) (2:54)
09. Pizzicati-Pizzicato (Stern - Marnay - Vrs. Fred Jorge) (3:07)
10. Canção de enganar despedida (Joluz - Walter) (3:21)
11. Confissão (Paulo Aguiar - Umberto Silva - Luiz Mergulhão) (1:57)
12. Podes voltar (Othon Russo - Nazareno de Brito) (3:25)

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Chico Hamilton - The Dealer (1999)

Artist: Chico Hamilton
Title Of Album: The Dealer
Year Of Release: 1999
Label: Impulse (20-bit version)
Original Year: 1966
Genre: Jazz
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: lossless 320kbps
Total Time: 55:03 min
Total Size: 360 mb/141 mb (+%rec)

TRACKLIST

1. The Dealer (Chico Hamilton/Jimmy Cheatham) 6:21
2. For Mods Only (Archie Shepp) 4:25
3. A Trip (Chico Hamilton/Jimmy Cheatham) 6:35
4. Baby, You Know (Chico Hamilton/Jimmy Cheatham) 3:56
5. Larry of Arabia (Larry Coryell) 5:09
6. Thoughts (Chico Hamilton) 9:20
7. Jim-Jeannie (Chico Hamilton) 5:48
8. Chic Chic Chico (Manny Albam) 2:49
9. Big Noise from Winnetka (Ray Bauduc/Bob Haggart/Bob Crosby/Gil Rodin) 2:49
10. The Second Time Around (Jimmy Van Heusen/Sammy Cahn) 3:12
11. El Toro (Chico Hamilton/Charles Lloyd/Gabor Szabo) 4:39

Personnel:
Chico Hamilton (Drums and Percussion, Vocals)
Arnie Lawrence (Alto Saxophone) - 1-4,6,7
Larry Coryell (Guitar) - 1-7
Richard Davis (Double Bass) - 1-7
Ernie Hayes (Organ) - 4,5
Archie Shepp (Piano) - 2
Charles Lloyd (Tenor Saxophone and Flute) - 8,10,11
Gabor Szabo (Guitar) - 8,10,11
Jimmy Woods (Tenor Saxophone) - 8
Albert Stinson (Double Bass and Vocals) - 8-11
Willie Bobo (Maracas, Cowbells) - 8,9
George Bohanon (Trombone) - 10

Digitally remastered using 20-bit technology by Erick Labson (MCA Music Media Studios).

As a drummer, Chico Hamilton probably never got the full recognition he deserved. However, his ability to recognize and hire young talent kept him in the limelight throughout much of the 1950s and '60s. THE DEALER is a good example of Hamilton's musical vision. The most significant aspect of this release is the introduction of a 23-year-old Larry Coryell, who went on to become one of the foremost jazz guitarists in the world.

THE DEALER finds its groove on the fourth track, "Baby, You Know," which is a beautiful, laidback ballad. On this tune, Coryell plays with all the heart and soul of a seasoned bluesman. He also intersperses Wes Montgomery-like bop lines in between the saxophone melody, proving that he's more than just a blues enthusiast. Coryell's own composition "Larry of Arabia" is another slow blues that highlights the fiery young guitarist. Overall, Coryell's creative mix of blues and bebop complements Hamilton's understated drumming, as well as alto player Arnie Lawrence's hard-bop style. This is definitely a fascinating listen, and one of Hamilton's finest albums.

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Maceo Parker - Mo' Roots

Artist: Maceo Parker
Title Of Album: Mo' Roots
Year Of Release: 1991
Label: Verve
Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul-Jazz
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 01:04:09
Total Size: 154MB (Covers)

Tracklist:

01. Hallelujah, I love Her So 03:58
02. Chicken 08:20
03. Let's Get It On 07:46
04. Hamp's Boogie Woogie 06:17
05. Fa Fa Fa (The Sad Song) 04:50
06. Jack's Back 05:43
07. Sister Sadie 05:28
08. Daddy's Home 06:03
09. Down By The Riverside 06:36
10. Southwick 09:0

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Maceo Parker - Southers Exposure ( 1993)

Artist: Maceo Parker
Title Of Album: Southern Exposure
Year Of Release: 1993
Label: Novus
Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul-Jazz
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 55:44
Total Size: 132MB

Tracklist:

01. Blues For Shorty Bill 06:48
02. Keep On Marching 06:31
03. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy 06:28
04. Every Saturday Night 05:19
05. The Way You Look Tonight 06:11
06. Splashin' 07:00
07. Walkin’ Home Together 04:57
08. Sister Sanctified 06:40
09. Fun In The Sun 05:50

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Maceo Parker - US (1973)

Artist: Maceo Parker
Title Of Album: Us
Year Of Release: 1973
Label: Victor Intertainment
Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul-Jazz
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 36:11
Total Size: 121MB (Scans)

Tracklist:

01. Soul Power 74 04:08
02. Parrty 05:49
03. Show And Tell 03:30
04. Drowning In The Sea Of Love 03:58
05. I Can Play For (Just You And Me) 03:57
06. Doing It To Death 04:10
07. The Soul Of A Black Man 10:39

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Maceo Parker - Roots Revisited 1990

Artist: Maceo Parker
Title Of Album: Roots Revisited
Year Of Release: 1990 (2006)
Label: Minor Music
Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul-Jazz
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 01:05:02
Total Size: 172MB (Covers)

Tracklist:

01. Them That Got 03:59
02. Children's World 10:50
03. Better Get Hit In Yo' Soul 05:45
04. People Get Ready 05:57
05. Up And Down East Street (For Ulysee Hardy) 08:16
06. Over The Rainbow 04:16
07. Jumpin' The Blues 06:20
08. In Time 05:32
09. Them That Got (Alternative Master) 03:58
10. Funky Christmas 10:09

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Maceo Parker - Doin' Their Own Thing 1970

Artist: Maceo Parker (as Maceo & All The King's Men)
Title Of Album: Doin' Their Own Thing
Year Of Release: 1970 (Rem. 1996)
Label: Charly Records
Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul-Jazz
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 48:26
Total Size: 153MB (Covers)

Tracklist:

01. Maceo 07:46
02. Got To Getcha 02:50
03. Southwick 03:29
04. Funky Women 05:44
05. Shake It Baby (Keep on Shakin’ It) 02:12
06. Better Half 04:56
07. Don't Waste This World Away 06:20
08. Mag-Poo 03:21
09. (I Remember) Mr. Banks 05:28
10. Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself Again 06:20

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Maceo Parker - Funky Music Machine 1972

Artist: Maceo Parker (as Maceo & All The King's Men)
Title Of Album: Funky Music Machine
Year Of Release: 1972 (1993)
Label: Southbound
Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul-Jazz
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 33:38
Total Size: 84MB (Cover)

Tracklist:

01. Funky Music Machine 03:04
02. I Want To Sing 02:46
03. Dreams 02:36
04. Feeling Alright 02:40
05. Something 05:25
06. Born To Wander 03:03
07. T.S.U. (Aristocrat Of Bands) 03:15
08. For No One 03:37
09. Make It With You 03:10
10. A Funky Tale To Tell 04:02

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Maceo Parker - Funk Overload 1998

Artist: Maceo Parker
Title Of Album: Funk Overload
Year Of Release: What Are Records?
Label: 1998
Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul-Jazz
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 48:18
Total Size: 116MB (Covers)

Tracklist:

01. Uptown Up 04:17
02. Sing A Simple Song 03:38
03. Maceo's Groove 05:24
04. Elephant's Foot 04:20
05. Let's Get It On 03:37
06. Tell Me Something Good 03:40
07. Youth of The World 03:49
08. We're on The Move 04:15
09. Inner City Blues 04:24
10. Do You Love Me 04:00
11. Going In Circles 06:54

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Fred Wesley - Funk For Your Ass (A Tribute to The Godfather Of Soul) (2008)

Artist: Fred Wesley
Title Of Album: Funk For Your Ass (A Tribute to The Godfather Of Soul)
Year Of Release: 2008
Label: Fujipacific Music Entertainment
Genre: Funk / Jazz
Format: MP3
Bitrate: V2 VBR Kbps
Tracks: 16
Total Time: 01:08:31
Total Size: 101 MB
WebSite: myspace.com

Tracklist:

01. Funk For Your Ass
02. Livin' in America (feat. ICandi)
03. Get On The Good Foot
04. I'm Gonna Getcha
05. Man's World (feat. Ms. Candice)
06. Hippity Hobbit
07. Crazy
08. I Got The Feelin'
09. Lap Dancer (feat. Sugarfoot of the Ohio Players)
10. Sex Machine
11. Scoot Your Bootie
12. Out Of Sight (feat. DJizzle)
13. The Big Payback
14. Love For Sale
15. Making It Up
16. Let It Flow (feat. The Late Great Bobby Byrd)

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Personnel:

Fred Wesley - trombone, vocals
Bootsy Collins - bass, vocals
Jabo Starks - drums
Clyde Stubblefield - drums
Bruce Cox - drums
Dwayne Dolphin - bass
Reggie Ward - bass
Bill Dickens - bass
Catfish Collins - guitar
Bob Both - guitar
Johnny Griggs - percussion
Keith Cheatham - keyboards
Morris Mingo – keyboards

Album Notes
Most of the material here was produced by Fred Wesley and it is classic old-school J.B.'s sound at their best. All them guys are here, including both funky drummers.
And of top of it we have a few tracks produced by Bootsy Collins which of course sound typical recent Bootsy and add contemporary R&B-ish flavor to the whole album.

Elis Regina - Sem Limite [2CD] 2004

Artist: Elis Regina
Title Of Album: Sem Limite (compilation)
Year Of Release: 2004
Label: Universal
Genre: Bossa Nova, Vocal Jazz, Latin
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 224kbps
Total Time: 01:50:22
Total Size: 183MB (Covers)

Tracklist:

cd1
01. O Bebado e o Equilibrista (3:41)
02. Como Nossos Pais (4:21)
03. Corsario (4:20)
04. So Tinha de Ser Com Voce (3:46)
05. Saudosa Maloca (4:37)
06. Atras da Porta (2:49)
07. O Mestre Sala dos Mares (3:07)
08. Tatuagem (4:22)
09. Cartomente (3:14)
10. Preciso Aprender a Ser So (4:17)
11. E Com Essa Que Eu Vou (2:42)
12. Querelas do Brasil (3:48)
13. Retrato Em Branco e Preto (3:03)
14. Vou Deitar e Rolas (3:28)
15. Tiradentes (2:55)

cd2
01. Velha Roupa Colorida (4:13)
02. Casa no Campo (2:51)
03. Aguas de Marco (3:31)
04. Fascinacao (3:01)
05. Dois Pra La, Dois Pra Ca (4:24)
06. Romaria (4:03)
07. Folhas Secas (3:30)
08. Nada Sera Como Antes (2:42)
09. Travessia (5:28)
10. How Insensitive (Insesatez) (2:20)
11. Carinhoso (3:56)
12. Canto de Ossanha (3:11)
13. Me Deixas Louca (3:07)
14. O Rancho da Goiabada / Construcao (5:37)
15. Alo, Alo, Carmen Miranda (3:58)

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Elis Regina - Personalidade (1993)

Artist: Elis Regina
Title Of Album: Personalidade (compilation)
Year Of Release: 1993
Label: Verve
Genre: Bossa Nova, Vocal Jazz, Latin
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 49:59
Total Size: 118MB

Tracklist:

01. Casa No Campo (2:56)
02. Dois Pra La, Dois Pra Ca (4:26)
03. Madalena (2:43)
04. Atras Da Porta (2:52)
05. Triste (2:41)
06. Aguas De Marco (2:59)
07. Mucuripe (2:29)
08. Romaria (4:08)
09. Folhas Secas (3:34)
10. Como Nossos Pais (4:25)
11. Me Deixa Em Paz (2:14)
12. Nada Sera Como Antes (2:46)
13. E Com Esse Que Eu Vou (2:46)
14. Voce (2:24)
15. Fascinacao (Fascination) (3:06)
16. Vou Deitar E Rolar (Quaquaraquaqua) (3:30)

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Walter Wanderley - Hammond Bossa From Brasil

Artist: Walter Wanderley
Title Of Album: Hammond Bossa From Brasil
Year Of Release: 2007
Label: Jazzclub, Verve
Genre: Latin Jazz / Bossa Nova
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 48:46
Total Size: 129MB (Covers)

Tracklist:

01. Cried, Cried 2:24
02. Take A Chance With Me 2:40
03. A Different Beat 3:21 (Feat. Luiz Henrique)
04. Mar Amar 2:35
05. So Nice (Summer Samba) 2:39 (Feat. Astrud Gilberto)
06. Beloved Melancholy 2:38
07. Errinho Atoa 2:45
08. Here's That Rainy Day 2:40 (Feat. Astrud Gilberto)
09. Voce E Eu 2:54
10. In My Automobile 2:03 (Feat. Luiz Henrique)
11. It Hurts To Say Goodbye 2:08
12. It's A Lovely Day Today 2:39 (Feat. Astrud Gilberto)
13. Sensuous 3:07
14. O Menino Desce O Morro 3:16
15. Cabaret 3:10 (Feat. Luiz Henrique)
16. On The South Side Of Chicago 2:39
17. Menino Das Laranjas 2:24
18. Minha Saudade 2:44

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The Essential Airto feat. Flora Purim ( 1971)

Artist:Airto Moreira & Friends
Title Of Album:Seeds on the ground
Year Of Release:1971
Genre:jazz; bossa-nova
Quality:mp3
Bitrate:CBR 192kbps
Total Size:105 mb

Tracklist:

01. Andei
02. O Sonho
03. Uri
04. Papo Furado (Jive Talking)
05. Juntos
06. O Galho da Roseira
07. O Galho da Roseira
08. Alue09.Xibaba
10. Terror
11. Bebe
12. Andei13.Mixing
14. The tunnel
15. Frevo
16.Liamba

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Sivuca - Accordion
Airto Moreira - Percussion, Drums, Vocals, Berimbau
Hermeto Pascoal - Bass, Flute, Piano, Harpsichord, Keyboards, Viola
Flora Purim - Vocals
Dom Um Romao - Percussion
Severino de Oliveira - Organ, Accordion, Viola
Ron Carter - Bass, Cello

FEITA PRA DANCAR VOL. 1 - MIXED BY DJ UILSON

Lino Crizz & Gueto Jam – Zamba Bem (Marku Ribas)
Walter Queiroz – Bahianita (Walter Queiroz)
Tim Maia – Meu Samba (Tim Maia)
Trama e os Pagodeiros do Largo do Estácio – Mangione – Balanço do Navio (Sonia Amaral – Piteira)
Bebeto – Água Marinha (Bebeto/Aluisio/Rubens)
Bebeto - A Beleza e Você Menina ( Bebeto/ Rubens)
Bebeto - Menina Carolina (Bedeu / Leleco Telles )
Bebeto – Flamengão – (Bebeto/Ney Velloso)
Bebeto – Segura a Nega – (Luiz Wagner/ Bebeto )
Bebeto – Princesa Negra de Angola ( Bebeto/Dhema)
Sambasonics – Balança a Pema (Jorge Bem )
Marku Ribas e Erasmo Carlos – Beira d´Agua ( A Festa ) – ( Marku Ribas / Erasmo Carlos)
Chocolate da Bahia – Roda de Samba ( Nelson Balão/Israel Miranda/Chocolate da Bahia)
Aparecida – Tereza Aragão –( Aparecida )
Diplomatas do Samba – Tocador Quer Beber – ( Jorge Costa )
Aparecida – Se Segura Zé – (Zeca Melodia/ Kacik )
Grupo Favela – Mamão Com Açúcar ( Wilson Moreira )
A Fantástica Bateria – Ritmo Manhoso ( Ritinho e Rivinha )
Jorge Ben – Katarina, Katarina (Jorge Ben)
Mestre Carlão- To Doidão ( Mestre Carlão )
Jorge Ben e Gilberto Gil – Quem Mandou (Pé Na Estrada) (Jorge Ben e Gilberto Gil)
Airto Moreira – Circo Marimbondo ( Airto Moreira)
Trio Mocotó e Jorge Ben – Coisa Nostra (Jorge Ben)
Trio Melodia - Cobra Má
Bolão e Seus Rocketes - Midnighter ( Dave Burgees)
Oliveira e Seus Black Boys – Dang-Dang ( Jean Rolle-Guy Dovan)
Brenda Lee – It´s Not Usual
Nelson Riddle - Uptown Dance ( Claus Ogerman)

Sessioni Fuori, Una in Casa e Qualcosa da Chiederti...

Tracklist:

Defacto - Finger Trap
Antibalas - Beat & Metal
Okay Temiz - Denizalti Rüzgarlari
Selda - Niye Cattin Kaslarini
Magma - Kobaia
Euphone - Fallout
Pedro Santos - Sem Sombra
Petrus Castrus - Batucada Vulgaris
Julio Pereira & Carlos Cavalheiro - Cordas
Janko Nilovic - Xenos Cosmos
Oshinoko Bunker Orchestra - Mr. Lansdowne
O Terço - Imagem
Perfume Azul Do Sol - A Ceia
Marconi Notaro - Antropológica
A Tribo - Kyrie
Can - Spray
Osmundi - It's All There
Aquila - Provincia 12 HRS.
Traffic Sound - Those Days Have Gone
Tribo Massahi - Timolo, Timode
White Noise - Love Without Sound
Zao - Maroc
Laghonia - Neighbor
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez & John Frusciante - 0=2
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez & John Frusciante - VTA
Embryo - Forgotten Sea
Nucleus & Ian Carr - Elements I and II
Nucleus & Ian Carr - Changing Times
Injun Joe - Someone
Injun Joe - Indian Priest
Demon Fuzz - Disillusioned
Agua de Regaliz - Waiting in the Munster's Garden
La Kabala - El Cumbanchero
Pele - The Mind of Minolta
Phluph - Girl In Tears
Popera Cosmic - Metropolitain
Anti-Trip Ceremony - Pale Shades Of Gray
Owls - For Nate's Brother Whose Name I Never Knew or Can't Remember
Karma - Epilogo
Jose Mauro - Tarde De Nupcias
Pavel Dovgal - Ahu Tongariki (Road to...)
Jade Warrior - Memories Of A Distant Sea

Biga - 2 Sessioni Fuori, Una in Casa e Qualcosa da Chiederti... [ARCHIVE.ORG]

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BLU buff at the MOCA / Context is everything

A lot of people are up in arms, because the MOCA‘s new director Jeffrey Deitch had a commissioned mural by Italian street artist BLU buffed. The mural was created for an upcoming “Art in the Streets” exhibition, but was taken down due to the sensitive anti-war message it portrayed. Politics aside, I think having a mural buffed before the show even opens is a perfect testament to the fragility of street art.
While it sucks it happened, it happens around the world every day. Amazing work is buffed before anyone beyond the artist has seen it. Under bridges, down alleyways and on roof tops. At least this BLU mural was documented, and will be a part of the MOCA event in printed materials and of course around the internet on blogs.
Will this buffing start a bigger dialog with politicians and art critiques about the value of street art? Probably not. But will this upcoming show? More than likely. And thankfully this buffed mural will be a part of that story. Context is everything.
Photo & story via the La Times via Artfagcity.

VA - Summer In The City (The Soul Jazz Grooves of Quincy Jones) (2007)

Tracklist:

1. Killer Joe
2. I Never Told You
3. Walkin
4. Brown Ballad - Quincy Jones, Toots Thielemans
5. Cast Your Fate To The Wind
6. Summer In The City
7. Eyes Of Love
8. You've Got It Bad Girl
9. Everything Must Change
10. Along Came Betty
11. Tell Me A Bedtime Story
12. Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)
13. Velas - Quincy Jones, Toots Thielemans
14. Stuff Like That - Quincy Jones, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Chaka Khan

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Gap Band - Early in the Morning .You Dropped a Bomb on me

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Deodato - First Cuckoo (1975)

Artist: Deodato
Title Of Album: First Cuckoo
Year Of Release: 1975
Label: MCA Records
Genre: Jazz-Funk, Disco, Latin
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 256kbps
Total Time: 30:27
Total Size: 77MB

Tracklist:

01. Funk Yourself (4:13)
02. Black Dog (4:19)
03. Crabwalk (7:45)
04. Adam's Hotel (3:38)
05. Caravan / Watusi Strut (2:00)
06. Speak Low (4:32)
07. First Cuckoo (4:00)

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Happy New Year !!!!

VA - Blue Brazil Vol 3: Blue Note in a Latin Groove (2000)

Artist: VA
Title Of Album: Blue Brazil Vol 3: Blue Note in a Latin Groove
Year Of Release: 2000
Label: Blue Note
Genre: Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz
Quality: 320kbs
Total Time: 01:02:24
Total Size: 140mb



Continuing its reputation for releasing excellent jazz and world music, the Blue Note label has issued the third volume of Blue Brazil. Although many of the traditional Brazilian artists on this compilation might be unknown to North American audiences, the bossa nova sound will always be familiar. For Blue Brazil, Vol. 3, Mark Taylor dove deep into the archives to pull together a unique collection of rare and obscure music in the bossa nova tradition. None of the tracks have been previously released on compilations or LP reissues in Japan or Europe, making this album even more of a gem. The Brazilian sound is made complete with a touch of samba, compliments of a Monsueto track from the early '60s. For fans of Brazilian music or just beginners looking to learn, Blue Brazil, Vol. 3 comes highly recommended. ~ Diana Potts

The album is good! If you enjoy Blue Note or Brazilian music then its more than worth the small price. Blue Note fans will particularly enjoy this album as the fusion of styles is well suited and executed.
The album starts off in high spirits of the Samba then meanders through the Blue notes of Brazil, excellent for dinner parties or nights in.

However the only point of caution would be to those of you who would be into hard core Brazilian Music, then this might not be your favorite cup of tea, all be it one to which you may wish to experience. ~ John Duff


Tracks:

01 Taiguara – Samba Das Cinco
02 Formula 7 – Ponteio
03 Nelsinho E Sua Orquestra – Upa Neguinho
04 Claudia – Deixa Eu Dizer
05 Elza Soares & Roberto Ribeiro – O Que Vem De Baixo Nao Me Atinge
06 Wilson Simonal – Tudo De Voce
07 Monsueto – Bateria E Solo De Percurssao
08 Leny Andrade – Nao Adianta
09 Luiz Gonzaga Jr. – Galope
10 Som Imaginario – Mar Azul
11 Golden Boys – Berimbau
12 Leny Andrade – Alvoroco
13 Milton Banana Trio- Vou Deitar E Rolar
14 Nelsinho E Sua Orquestra – Chove Chuva
15 Taiguara – A Volta Do Passaro Amerindio
16 Wanderlea – Antes Que A Cidade Durma
17 Danilo Caymmi – Ponta Negra
18 Elza Soares E Miltinho – Mal De Amor
19 Egberto Gismonte – Educacao Sentimental
20 Os Borges – Em Familia
21 Marcos Valle – Os Grilos

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VA - Blue Brazil Vol 2: Blue Note in a Latin Groove (1997)

VA - Blue Brazil Vol 2: Blue Note in a Latin Groove
Release - 1997
Label: Blue Note Records
Audio CD: November 22, 1997
Quality: CBR 320 kbps

... I grew to appreciate this one more. At first listen, you're thrown off because it's so much different from the first one, released a few years earlier in the mid 90s (this one's from 1997). Featuring Brazilian tracks with a pretty "blue note" type of vibe, but really loaded with funk & some soul, this is a sampler of some pretty sweet clasics from the 60's and 70's (give or take a few). The funny thing is that today, I listened to a few albums I hadn't heard in a long time, so I felt like comparing Blue Brazil 2 with Beleza Tropical and Brazilian Beats.

Starting out with Antonio & Adolofo's "Transamazonica", you know you're in for a pretty sweet, jazzed up trip. While you've got some original glory featured here, do note that in early 07', it was featured on Far Out's "Brazilika", given a Daz-I-Que edit under the title "Luizao". Wilson Simonal had a nice rendition of a Moacir Santos classic here with "Nana". And how about Elza Soares' "Deixa A Negar Gingar". Once married to the "Joy of the People" (Garrincha), Elza had so much power and spirit in her voice, and was so popular the same could also be said of her. Milton Banana which his distinct sound, light bossa and gentle sway chipped in with a few great songs too. Also check out the Quarteto Em Cy version of "Tudo Que Voce Podia Ser" - nice. It's been done quite a few times, maybe more notably recent versions by fusion legends Azymuth. But I think the real cool track here is the pretty emotional "Libera Nos" by Edu Lobo. The intro's so cool - in about 1996 or so, a French jazz group featuring Salome De Bahia named "Reminiscence Quartet" released a song titled "Inspiration" which featured the beginning of this song. Fitting, really considering Edu Lobo's sometimes overlooked musical genius.

All in all, this was a very good compilation of songs. Not all of the songs I liked now or back when I first got this several years ago ("Also Sprach Zarathustra" being one, even though it was a very influential song. But listening to it now, I can appreciate more of the songs. There's some real quality here and some really cool, funky and groovy old sounds and auras from Brasil from 30-40 years ago. The politics, the poverty, the crime and desparation but still the breath-taking beauty and art in such an amazing place. Check it out! And it placed a bit above Brazilian Beats (vol 1) and Beleza Tropical to me. Different concepts, but altogether different quality too. The good thing with this compilation is that they proudly trumpet that Brazilian music is much more than "The Girl from Ipanema" and they do a great job showing it. ~ bordersj2

Fantastic! And every bit as wonderful as volume one. Put together by the guys at Mr. Bongo, this volume 2 features more rare Brazilian gems from the Brazilian EMI/Odeon catalog. The selection is stunning, and filled with material that will make your jaw drop! Way beyond the usual bossa stuff, this one includes amazing fusion, cool grooy sounding stuff, and haunting cuts that are beyond description. Great stuff, and a fantastic introduction to the kind of grooves that have been driving the international Brazilian scene. ~ Dusty Groove

VA - Blue Brazil Vol 2: Blue Note in a Latin Groove Tracks:
01 Antonio Adolfo & A Brazuca - Transamazonica 3:17
02 Silvio Cezar & Meirelles - Sambo Do Carioca 1:59
03 Wilson Simonal - Nana 2:53
04 Os Tres Morais - Freio Aerodinamico 2:41
05 Quinteto Villa Lobos & Luiz Eça - Reflexos 2:21
06 Elza Soares - Deixa A Nega Gingar 2:21
07 Quarteto Em Cy - Tudo Que Você Podia Ser 2:43
08 Di Melo - A Vida Em Seus Metodos Diz Calma 3:46
09 Luiz Gonzaga Jnr - Moleque 4:28
10 Milton Banana - Ladeira Da Preguice 2:30
11 Milton Banana - Procissao 2:13
12 Elza Soares - Mas Que Nada 2:27
13 Som Três - Jungle 3:27
14 Edu Lobo - Vento Bravo 3:30
15 Meirelles - Also Sprach Zarathustra 3:59
16 Leny Andrade - Estamos Al 3:08
17 Quarteto Novo - Ponteio 2:41
18 Edu Lobo - Libera Nos 3:41

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VA - Blue Brazil Vol 1: Blue Note in a Latin Groove (1994)

VA - Blue Brazil Vol 1: Blue Note in a Latin Groove
Label: Blue Note Records
Audio CD: January 26, 1999
Release: 1994
Quality: CBR 320 kbps

I cannot believe it took me this long to "discover" this CD. It is remarkable with terrific tracks and a seemingly natural flowing feel about it. From the opening track, you are transported to Brazil and have the feel of the music and the inspiration of the new movement and the next generation of Brazilian musicians and stars.
The biggest standout track to me is Joyce's "Aldeia de Ogum". It displays her range and the shows how she could use her voice as an instrument just like the other top divas of Sarah Vaugh and Flora Purim. Other notable artists were Edu Lobo, Marcos Valle, Eumir Deodoto and Milton Banana Trio.

After giving it a listen, you wonder why Sergio Mendes version of Ponteio wasn't included. But it doesn't stop you from enjoying it. I recommend this CD. ~ bordersj2

To talk about Brazil is to evoke the musical paradise per excellence, the untiring joy, the delirious football, its dreamy beaches, its eternal sun. that successful cornucopia has allowed to nourish an intense musicality as well musical styles, including Joven Guarda in the 50?s, samba and MPB in the 60's and 70's. That impressive crossroads of cultures; European, African and Indian. Furthermore, Brazil has inspired the jazz and vice versa with fabulous results.

This album incorporates a very valuable set of singers, ensembles between 1965 and 1980, and it constitutes an admirable tour de force throughout the Brazilian music: Quarteto Novo, Joyce, Milton banana Trio, Eumir Deodato and the delirious singer Elza Soares

If you go for this album, you will make a wise choice. ~ Hiram Gomez Pardo

This inspiring, romp of an album never let's up! The corny cover of a Carmen Miranda with fruit bowl hat is not a good indication of the quality of the music which is seriously brilliant (and there are no Carmen Miranda songs). Joyce's dazzling, virtuosic, "Aldea de ogum" is a standout track but this collection of rare material from the 1960s to the 1990s is remarkable for its consistent high quality. "Blue Brazil" belongs with other essential Brazilian compilation CDs like "Canta Brazil -The Great Brazilian Songbook" and "Beleza Tropical 1". ~ Jeff Burgess

VA - Blue Brazil Vol 1: Blue Note in a Latin Groove Tracks:
01 Luiz Arruda Paez - Upa Neguinho 2:36
02 Alaide Costa - Catavento 2:42
03 Mandrake Som - Berimbau 4:06
04 Quarteto Novo - Vim De Santana 5:13
05 Perry Ribiero / Bossa 3 - Deus Brasiliero 1:55
06 Milton Banana Trio - Primitivo 2:41
07 Milton Banana Trio - Noa Noa 1:59
08 Edu Lobo - Viola Fora De Moda 2:51
09 Bossa 3 - Nao Me Diga Adeus 3:33
10 Marcos Valle - Batucada Sergiu 2:18
11 Joyce - Aldeia De Ogum 4:35
12 Lo Borges - Tudo Que Voce Podia Ser 3:48
13 Som Três - Homenagem A Mongo 4:23
14 Elza Soares - Deixa Isso Pra La 2:31
15 Quarteto Novo - Misturada 4:19
16 Eumir Deodato - Bebe 2:31
17 Johnny Alf Um Tema P'ro Simon 3:09

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Fiesta Del Funk Naciente ( Buenos Aires ) Argentina

Idéia mas que acertada do meu amigo de Buenos Aires Dj Lenni,a festa " Funk Naciente " de Natal,grande Dj produtor e agitador cultural portenho Dj Lenni produz e toca na festa que ele idealizou a 8 anos,neste ano resolveu fazer essa festa especial de Natal que contara alés de mim varios outros artistas como " Brow Sugar" grande nome do R&B portenho, Hermano Del Spacio outro grande Baixista e também exelente Dj estara presente.
Se algun amigo estiver em Buenos aires nesse mes de dezembro convido a estar conosco nesse comemoração de Natal com muito Funk.

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VA - The Ultimate Motown Christmas Collection (2CD) 2009

Artist: VA
Title Of Album: The Ultimate Motown Christmas Collection
Year Of Release: October 13, 2009
Label: Motown / Universal
Genre: Pop, Soul, R&B
Quality: MP3 / Joint Stereo
Bitrate: VBR kbit/s / 44.1 Khz
Total Time: 115:15 min
Total Size: 164,8 MB

Product Description
The first 2-CD Motown Christmas collection! This album features classic Motown renditions of seasonal favorites, from just about every great Motown artist, from Smokey Robinson to Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5 to The Supremes, Marvin Gaye to Johnny Gill, the Temptations to Boyz II Men. Plus, the album includes over a dozen rare SEASON'S GREETINGS MESSAGES from Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, Jr. Walker, The Commodores, and more! Bonus tracks are two beautifully rendered "stripped mixes" of Silent Night and A Child Is Waiting.

TRACKLIST

Disc 1
01. The Jackson 5 - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 02:23
02. Stevie Wonder - What Christmas Means To Me 02:28
03. Eddie Kendricks - Season's Greetings From Eddie Kendricks 00:10
04. The Temptations - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer 02:57
05. The Supremes - Season's Greetings From The Supremes 00:08
06. The Supremes - My Favorite Things 02:47
07. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Deck The Halls / Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella 04:02
08. Stevie Wonder - Ave Maria 03:57
09. Thelma Houston - Season's Greetings From Thelma Houston 00:08
10. The Supremes - Joy To The World 02:09
11. Smokey Robinson - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 03:09
12. The Supremes - Silver Bells 02:59
13. Stevie Wonder - Someday At Christmas 02:50
14. Jr. Walker - Season's Greetings From Jr. Walker 00:28
15. The Funk Brothers - Winter Wonderland 02:01
16. Smokey Robinson - Jingle Bells 02:46
17. Commodores - Season's Greetings From The Commodores 00:16
18. The Temptations - My Christmas Tree 03:15
19. The Supremes - White Christmas 03:53
20. The Velvelettes - Season's Greetings From The Velvelettes 00:07
21. Four Tops - Merry Christmas Baby 05:05
22. Johnny Gill - Give Love On Christmas Day 04:31
23. Marvin Gaye - Christmas In The City 03:16
24. The Temptations - Season's Greetings From The Temptations 00:07
25. The Temptations - Silent Night 02:23

Disc 2
01. Smokey Robinson - Season's Greetings From Smokey Robinson 00:08
02. Smokey Robinson & The Temptations - The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) 02:55
03. The Supremes - Children's Christmas Song 02:50
04. David Ruffin - Season's Greetings From David Ruffin 00:08
05. The Temptations - The Little Drummer Boy 03:22
06. The Jackson 5 - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 02:56
07. Four Tops - Season's Greetings From The Four Tops 00:08
08. Four Tops - Christmas Here With You 05:07
09. Diana Ross - This Christmas 04:07
10. Willie Hutch - Season's Greetings From Willie Hutch 00:13
11. The Boys - Christmas Cheer 04:14
12. Boyz II Men - Let It Snow 04:11
13. The Spinners - Season's Greetings From The Spinners 00:08
14. Smokey Robinson - Christmas Everyday 02:39
15. Stevie Wonder - One Little Christmas Tree 02:48
16. Martha & The Vandellas - Season's Greetings From Martha & The Vandellas 00:07
17. Smokey Robinson - Noel 02:24
18. Marvin Gaye - Purple Snowflakes 02:55
19. The Elgins - Season's Greetings From The Elgins 00:05
20. Kim Weston - Wish You A Merry Christmas 02:48
21. Smokey Robinson - It's Christmas Time 03:28
22. Shorty Long - Season's Greetings From Shorty Long 00:07
23. The Twistin' Kings - Xmas Twist 02:44
24. Marvin Gaye - I Want To Come Home For Christmas 03:24
25. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Season's Greetings From Smokey Robinson & The Miracles 00:08
26. Smokey Robinson - A Child Is Waiting 02:56

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VA - Funky Christmas (1976)

Artist: VA
Title Of Album: Funky Christmas
Year Of Release: 1976
Label: Cotillion Rec.
Genre: Funk
Quality: 128kbs
Total Time: 00:48:11
Total Size: 45mb


Tracks:

01 - Luther - May Christmas Bring You Happiness
02 - John Edwards - The Christmas Song
03 - Willis Jackson - I'll Be Home For Christmas
04 - Margie Joseph - Christmas Gift
05 - Lou Donaldson - Jingle Bells
06 - Impressions - Silent Night
07 - Impressions - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
08 - John Edwards - White Christmas
09 - Lou Donaldson - What Are You Doing New Year's Eve
10 - Luther - At Christmas Time
11 - Margie Joseph - Feeling Like Christmas
12 - Willis Jackson - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

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Tom Tom Club - Tom Tom Club (1981)

Artist: Tom Tom Club
Title Of Album: Tom Tom Club
Year Of Release: June 23, 1981
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Genre: Electronic, Dub, Synth-pop, Disco, Funk, Soul, Pop Rock
Quality: mp3
Bitrate: VBR kbps
Total Time: 63:03 min
Total Size: 94.1 mb
WebSite: Tom Tom Club

::Tracklist::

01. Wordy Rappinghood
02. Genius Of Love
03. Tom Tom Theme
04. L' lphant
05. As Above, So Below
06. Lorelei
07. On, On, On, On...
08. Booming And Zooming
09. Under The Boardwalk
10. Lorelei (Remix)
11. Wordy Rappinghood (Remix)
12. Genius Of Love (Long Version)

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U.S. group formed at the start of the '80's by Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz of Talking Heads. Other members of the group were Steve Scales, Alex Weir, Tyrone Downie and Tina's sisters Loric, Lani and Laura.

Although originally established as a side project, the Tom Tom Club enjoyed early success with hits such as "Genius of Love" and "Wordy Rappinghood", which were taken from their self-titled first album which was released on Sire in the US and Island Records elsewhere in 1981.

"Genius of Love" has been sampled or reinterpreted by many artists, including rapper Redman, Funkdoobiest and Mariah Carey in her hit single "Fantasy". "It's Nasty" (1982) by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five was one of the early rap versions of the song - however, the sample was re-recorded by a live band, as was common practice at the time. Another version, "Genius Rap" (1981), by Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde was the first version.

VA - How Many Roads: Black America Sings Bob Dylan (2010)

Bob Dylan is not a black artist; not thought of as an R&B/soul/blues artist; and not even especially thought of as a songwriter often covered by African Americans. Yet his compositions have garnered their share of interpretations by black musicians, and 20 such covers from 1964-1990 were assembled for this unusual compilation. The Ace label excels at putting together imaginative, cross-licensed anthologies bridging different eras and styles, as well as combining material by stars and unknowns, and How Many Roads: Black America Sings Bob Dylan is no exception. None of these tracks were hits, but the majority of the performers were either very popular (Nina Simone, Solomon Burke, Gary "U.S." Bonds, Booker T. Jones, Esther Phillips, Brook Benton, the Isley Brothers, the Neville Brothers, the O'Jays, the Staple Singers, Patti LaBelle) or had a solid level of niche popularity (the Persuasions, Howard Tate, Freddie Scott, Bobby Womack). Most of the songs date from the '60s, but a couple post-'60s compositions do dot the program.

But while there's no faulting this CD on packaging grounds (including Ace's usual excellent liner notes), the music isn't quite as exciting as it is historically interesting. For the most part, these don't rate among either the best or more inventive Dylan covers. They're often simply competent tracks done in a more soul-oriented style than these items usually are. Highlights are naturally the cuts where performers strongly imprint their own personalities or come up with a particularly effective arrangement, like Nina Simone's impassioned "Just Like a Woman"; the Isley Brothers' SPAMisingly restrained and heartfelt "Lay Lady Lay"; the Persuasions' a cappella "The Man in Me"; and the Staple Singers' "Masters of War," which with a 1964 recording date goes back to their folk days. It might be a little harsh to suggest that some of the lesser efforts verge on forced novelty, but certainly Solomon Burke's strange 1965 version of "Maggie's Farm" does not play to that great soul singer's strengths. Other items are not so much worthy of praise or criticism as they are fairly perfunctory or unremarkable. It's also undeniable that this is missing some of the best and most famous African American Dylan covers, like Jimi Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower," Richie Havens' "Just Like a Woman," Stevie Wonder's "Blowin' in the Wind," or (to dig a little deeper) anything from Odetta's fine Odetta Sings Dylan album. There might be room for such selections on subsequent volumes, however, and overall this does a commendable job of putting an eclectic mix of lesser-celebrated Dylan covers in one place.

01. Blowin' In the Wind - O.V. Wright
02. Girl From the North Country - Howard Tate
03. I Pity the Poor Immigrant - Marion Williams
04. Maggie's Farm - Solomon Burke
05. Don't Think Twice, It's Alright - Brook Benton
06. From a Buick 6 - Gary "U.S." Bonds
07. Man In Me, The - The Persuasions
08. Like a Rolling Stone - Major Harris
09. With God On Our Side - Neville Brothers
10. Mr Tambourine Man - Con Funk Shun
11. Masters of War - The Staple Singers
12. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight - Bill Brandon
13. Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine - Patti LaBelle
14. Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Booker T. Jones
15. All Along the Watchtower - Bobby Womack
16. Just Like a Woman - Nina Simone
17. I Shall Be Released - Freddie Scott
18. Lay Lady Lay - The Isley Brothers
19. Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You - Esther Phillips
20. Emotionally Yours - The O'Jays

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Indigo Jam Unit & Flexlife - Vintage Black (2009)

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Track list:
01. Love love love (Donny Hathaway)
02. I believe in miracles (Jackson Sisters)
03. My cherie amour (Stevie Wonder)
04. Never can say goodbye (The Jackson Five)
05. The makings of you (Curtis Mayfield)
06. Lady day & John Coltrane (Gil Scott-Heron)
07. It's a shame (The Spinners)

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Vintage Black is the second of three releases in successive months from Indigo Jam Unit. December 2008 saw the release of the superb Pirates, and this album sees them embarking on a slightly different project, working with label mates Flexlife - an acoustic soul duo consisting of Rie Aoqi on vocals and Ken Okura on guitar.
Given the success that Indigo Jam Unit have had, imagine that this album is intended to show a different side to their music and also raise the profile of Flexlife. For this collaboration, the musicians decide to cover some classic soul songs from the sixties and seventies, and given that they have dipped into the songbooks of Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, Gil Scott-Heron and Curtis Mayfield, you could say that they have set themselves up for a fall. It's almost as if someone has raided their collection of Free Soul compilations and selected their favourite songs.

Parliament - P.Funk Earth Tour (1977)

Artist: Parliament
Title Of Album: P.Funk Earth Tour
Year Of Release: 1977 (1991)
Label: Casablanca Records
Genre: P.Funk, Soul
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 01:15:47
Total Size: 180MB (Covers)

Tracklist:

01. P. Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up) (6:13)
02. Dr. Funkenstein's Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication Medley (4:58)
03. Do That Stuff (5:14)
04. The Landing (Of The Holy Mothership) (3:04)
05. The Undisco Kidd (The Girl Is Bad!) (7:02)
06. Children Of Productions (2:50)
07. Mothership Connection (Star Child) (5:51)
08. Swing Down, Sweet Chariot (5:06)
09. This Is The Way We Funk With You (5:03)
10. Dr. Funkenstein (15:07)
11. Gamin' On Ya! (4:09)
12. Tear The Roof Off The Sucker Medley (4:57)
13. Night Of The Thumpasorus Peoples (6:13)

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Fatback - Gigolo (1981)

Artist: Fatback
Title Of Album: Gigolo
Year Of Release: 1981
Label: Spring Records
Genre: Soul, Funk, Disco
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 40:39
Total Size: 100MB

Tracklist:

1. Rockin' To The Beat (5:26)
2. Rub Down (5:48)
3. I'm So In Love (4:25)
4. Higher (4:12)
5. Do It ('Til The Feelin' Runs Out) (4:09)
6. Gigolo (6:07)
7. Oh Girl (5:12)
8. Na Na, Hey, Hey, Kiss Her Goodbye (5:20)

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Sun - Wanna Make Love (1976)

Artist: Sun
Title Of Album: Wanna Make Love
Year Of Release: 1976
Label: Toshiba EMI Ltd
Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 256kbps
Total Time: 41:01
Total Size: 78MB

Tracklist:

01. Live On, Dream On (4:49)
02. Tell The People (3:11)
03. My Woman (5:10)
04. They're Calling For Me (7:05)
05. Wanna Make Love (3:36)
06. Love Is Never Sure (4:52)
07. The Show Is Over (3:59)
08. It's Killing Me (4:18)
09. Give Your Love To Me (4:01)

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B.T. Express - The Best Of B.T. Express (1997)

Artist:

B.T. Express
Title Of Album: The Best Of B.T. Express
Year Of Release: 1997
Label: Rhino
Genre: Disco, Funk
Quality: Mp3
Bitrate: CBR 320kbps
Total Time: 01:18:34
Total Size: 187MB

Tracklist:

01. Do It ('Til You're Satisfied) (5:54)
02. This House Is Smokin' (2:16)
03. Express (5:08)
04. If It Don't Turn You On (You Oughta' Leave It Alone) (5:30)
05. Once You Get It (3:20)
06. Mental Telepathy (4:03)
07. Give It What You Got (4:20)
08. Peace Pipe (6:06)
09. Close To You (5:40)
10. Can't Stop Groovin' Now, Wanna Do It Some More (5:56)
11. Energy To Burn (6:05)
12. Shout It Out (5:56)
13. Give Up The Funk (Let's Dance) (6:18)
14. Does It Feel Good (6:25)
15. Stretch (5:37)

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