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Toquinho - Coisas Do Coracao (LP)
Barclay 831 233-1, 1986 Brazil Such a fine album that should appeal to Brazil, Jazz and Balearic fans alike. Caso Serio and La No Ceu stand out but obviously don't expect any poor playing by the master himself. The jazzy instrumental piece Hotel De...
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Luiz Caldas - La Vem O Quarda (LP)
Polydor 833997, 1987 Brazil Rare and recommended Luiz Caldas album release with lots of clubby boogie and MPB tunes plus the brilliant instrumental Classicaxe that you get in two different styled versions. There are open percussion breaks on a f...
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Sandra Sa - Sandra Sa (LP)
RCA Victor 103.0689, 1986 Brazil Great and untapped 80s MPB / Boogie by the Brazilian femme fatale. Joga Fora and Felix are both good but Olhos Coloridos is in simple terms fantastico. Give it a listen. Brazilian original with solid EX vinyl grade ap...
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Chico Curzio - Alpendre (LP)
Alpendre 992804, 1991 Brazil Ultra rare Brazilian jazz on private Alprende Music label, this is not a record that surface outside of Brazil all to often. Led by Chico's mellow guitar and the backing is exceptional. Listen to Luar Do Cacador for a...
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Various - Brazil's Greatest Hits (LP)
Philips 9299 416, 1970 Germany Quality compilation on Philips with a great mix of classic Bossa Nova / MPB pieces by Joao Gilberto, Elis Regina, Caetano Veloso and some rare picks by Wilson Simonal and MPB-4 of their respective hard to catch albums...
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Otto Weiss & Kitty Winter - Cocktail Intern.. (LP)
Intercord 27 886-1, 1979 Germany Who would have thought that Kitty Winter provides the vocals on this cheesy looking Cocktail International release. Adding to that a musical backing by Kuno Schmid, Ringo Hirth and Willi Gärtner from Gypsy Nova you kn...
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Various - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto (LP)
Telefunken 6.22496, 1976 Germany Top choice producer record with lush arrangements and lots of open guitar loops. Nice Brazil / Bossa vibes on Manha De Carneval. All the contributors are excellent with Siegfried Schwab, Martin Böttcher and Harald Win...
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Charles Iwegbue - Lagos Highlife (10")
Decca WAL 1016, 196? United Kingdom Holy grail highlife Decca 10" release that is up there with the Stargazers Dance Band and E.T. Mensah when it comes to rarity. Give Waya Waya a listen for a feel of an early African jazz soundscape. Marks and scuffs o...
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E.C. Arinze - Highlife Of Nigeria (10")
Decca WAL 1017, 195? United Kingdom Big rarity with E.C. Arinze and His Music on best of form. If you dig the early African Highlife grooves this is a prime pick. Sisi, Sisi, Yadiba an Nne Buu Nne stand out but just quality stuff from start to finish. C...
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Various - Dance Nights In Nigeria (10")
Decca WAL 1005, 1960 United Kingdom Ultra rare Decca 10" with pioneering jazz / highlife recorded in Lagos. Charles Iwegbue, E.C. Arinze, Ojindo and much more on offer. Copy looks BAD with LOTS of marks but still plays through so if you don't mind the c...
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Miriam Makeba - Miriam Makeba (LP)
London HA 2332, United Kingdom Debut album release by the South African superstar regarded as Mama Africa by many. I like her authentic stuff like Iya Gaduza, Mbube or Novame most but an enjoayble listen throughout. UK mono pressing from 1960 in fl...
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Orchestre Mode Succes - Innovation Vol. 3 (LP)
Innovation INLP 003, 1981 Zaire All killer material on this rare Zairean release with several hard hitting pieces like Marie Jeanne or Naboyi Amour Ya Sene Unique but had to run with the midtempo groover Mystere De Popol. Something wonderful spiritu...
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Olatunji - Drums Of Passion (LP)
Columbia CS 8210, 1959 United States Debut album release by Michael Olatunji including the famous Jin-Go-Lo-Ba lated ripped by Santana for his huge smasher Jingo. Lots of authentic drum breaks that should work wonders in the right hands. Both record and ...
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Daley Diggers - I Can Dig It (7")
Marmaduke M-001, 1969 United States One of the very best Philly funk instrumentals. Heavy lowrider sound that will win you over for sure. One of those records that ones in your box it will never leave. Stunning NM condition. We dig...
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Rough & Ready - Music Man (7")
Rhythm RR142128, 197? United States Brilliant indie production with two untapped sides. Music Man is a brilliant offbeat piano paved disco soul groove and the flip with Bump & Wind a heavy funk tune. Rare and recommended. Faint inaudible lines.
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Hokis Pokis - Nowhere (7")
Shield 6101, 1975 United States Finding it a little hard to choose what to play first as Can't Wait For Love is almost as good as Nowhere. Uptempo synthy modern soul that has turned to become a real Miami classic. Flawless EX++ condition. Rare find ...
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The Dynamics - Funkey Key (7")
Black Gold BG WWS 9, 1973 United States Heavy funkster with great head nodding effect. Brass section is real tight. Seldom seen Black Gold original in top shape, few pen marks on label.
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Sheila Ross - Miracle Of Miracles (7")
Kwanza KWA 7685, 1973 United States Mega rare Chicago soul slice on the collectable Kwanza label. Flip is You Hold My Life In Your Hands and both sides have massive sample potential.
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N.F. Porter - Keep On Keeping On (7")
Lizard 45-1010, 1971 United States Brilliant psych funk stomper by Nolan Porter that was always a popular Northern Soul dancer. Near perfect copy!
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Betty Wright - Show Your Girl (7")
Alston 3719, 1976 United States Flipside to Everybody Was Rockin from her great Danger High Voltage album. Alston original in crispy clean EX condition however there is a light crackle at intro turns.
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