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This is my blogs

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Just noticed many of the links have mysteriously been pulled, have reposted the ones I'm aware of. I had to use blogger's spam filter to control the huge flood of rubbish in the comments & this seems to have removed nearly all of the real comments and many of the original links... go figure.If u need a repost & the file is still hosted I'll repost the link. Ta Kindly.

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Oleg Kutsenko Jazz-Ensemble (1979)Melodia C60-11769~70Very cool LP by Ukrainian altoist Kutsenko with the now Israeli painter Simion Lipkovich on rhodes stealing the show!1) Dedication2) Contrasts3) At About Midnight4) Kaleidoscope (Suite)O. Kutsenko - alto saxS. Lipkovich - Fender-pianoV. Litvinenko - guitarV. Sultanov - drums, percussionV. Anohin - bass-guitar

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Orchester Frank Pleyer - Topless (1969)Hippo 41 002Hugely flamboyant, bombastic jazzy "kitsch"  on the fly-by-night Hippo label - arrangements hint at Quincy Jones, Dankworth, Riddle, KPM etc. Hammond & horns tightly fired out by a swaggering but uncredited orchestra, drums are provided however by the inimitable Charly Antolini. Very Groovy...

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Jean Philippe Blin - What Matter Now? (1970)Futura GU.GER 21A beautiful & enduring jazz trio recorded live in Paris with Jean Philippe Blin on piano with François Méchali on bass and Jean Jacques Schnell on drums.Top Drawer!

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Gerry Weil - The Message (1971)Mercury 13.016A sizzling set by Austrian born pianist & Venezuelan emigre Gerry Weil.Recorded in Caracus - cracking!

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Ray Rivera Orchestra - The Now Sound Of... (1970)MGM LAT-10.001Mod El Barrio! A batch of short instrumentals arranged by Ray Maldonado & Mauricio Smith. Nothing ground-breaking but a solid listen.

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Michel Herr Trio - Ouverture Éclair (1977)MD 014Still very active on the music scene, I hope Monsieur Herr won't mind my posting this relative obscurity put out a year after the fusion bomb Solis Lacus in '76. Recorded at Michel Dickenscheid Studio and released in small quantity. Beautiful & timeless Belgian trio jazz.Michel Herr - pianoFreddie Deronde - double bassFélix Simtaine - drums

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Danny Long - She's Here At Last (1971)Hark 28Obscure privately pressed LP out of Chicago by singer/songwriter/pianist Danny Long. A quirky album of breezy tunes effortly blending jazz with folk. These indulgent albums sit uncomfortably in any one genre, which only adds to the appeal for me. He cut a double LP around the same time called 'Four Sides Of Love' - anybody?1) She's Here At Last2) Come

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Bryony James - Feeling Good (1969)Mercury 20139SMCLModerately unknown American songstress on a UK only pressing - backed by an incendiary Laurie Holloway Quartet, who after Harry Stoneham was the man who led the band and traded quips with Michael Parkinson on his BBC chat show.A solid listen but her motoring version of 'Our Day Will Come' and the bongo-driven 'Summertime' immediately leap out at

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Dieter Reith - Love And Fantasy (1978)Intercord 160116A wonderfully slinky set of grooves from ubermensch Reith with tracks originally recorded for the German thriller series 'Die Kette', in his own modest words "the waste-product of the soundtrack". I don't hear much waste product here, lots to be had in fact but the dreamy down-tempo funk of ''Uschi' complete with those slick ethereal backing

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Guess where I'm going for a fortnight? I leave you with a batch of French recordings suitably compiled for my journey. See you soon...

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Henny Vonk - Vonk's First!Philips 855838 XPY (1969)A great little album by songstress Henny Vonk on Dutch Philips. Her name crops up regularly for those Chris Hinze, John Lee/Gerry Brown albums of the 70s but she's hardly what I'd call prolific and you never see this one, her debut.What lifts this for me is the slick backing of the Rob van den Broek Trio and the arrangements of Tony Vos who

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Music Hall 60011 (mid 60s?)Been a while since I posted some bossa so (atrocious artwork aside) here's a rare Argentine EP of a subtly alternative vintage. Nothing earth-shattering but an authentic, laid back & cool listen.1) Solo2) El Barquito3) Ten Pena De Mi4) El Pato

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Waldo De Los Rios y su Quinteto ''Los Waldos'' - En EuropaHispavox/Music Hall MH-12.653 (1967)Altho' listed as a solo effort this LP features the Argentine band Los Waldos which was formed by and included Waldo de los Rios. Based in Spain they appear to have disbanded in the late sixties when Waldo started his solo career.Waldo de los Rios (arranger, piano)Cecar Gentili (keyboards)Willy Rubio (

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Milt Jackson with The Ray Brown Big Band - Memphis Jackson Impulse AS-9193 (1969)Here's a very groovy big band outing from Milt Jackson & Ray Brown, off the top of my head I can't think of another release by either of them that matches the sheer good-time funkiness this LP manages to generate without losing their jazz sensibilities.Featuring an all-star line up including Ernie Watts, Harold Land,

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B.J. Ward - Vocal Ease Catfish 5C 062-24323 (1974)Solo outing from Ms. Ward of 'Inner Dialogue' fame. A melange of jazzy, funky soft-rock musings out of Holland, highly sought after and fetching crazy money for an original - I'll let you believe the hype or otherwise. That said, what we do have are some groovy, upbeat covers of the likes of Neil Young, Tom Jones, Gerry Rafferty, The Beach Boys &

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Gianni Ferrio - Il Killer CAM SAG-9012 (1969)Colonna Sonora OriginaleHere's a kookie but infinitely groovy score to the Italian TV comedy "Il Killer". Here Ferrio blurs the edges of jazzy cool to sixties cheese and everything in between. Take some uptempo jazz, elegant lounge, soothing bossa, a hint of psychedelia - serve liberally with Hammond and horns and sprinkle with sitar. Voila, Molto

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Finnish Big Band Jazz - No Comments! Polarvox KJL-030 (1977)Hold on to your seats! The cream of Finland amass to lay down one hell of a big band outing with the support of The Foundation for the Promotion of Finnish Music.At the helm we have such luminaries as Heikki Sarmanto, Eino Virtanen, Kaj Backlund, Seppo Paakkunainen and Esa Pethman. Soloists include Juhani Aaltonen - saxophone; Olli

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Geraldine de Haas - Self Titled Elsa Progressive Records 5804 (1978)Geraldine de Haas, "The Jazz Lady" was born in Newark, New Jersey on January 16, 1935. As a young woman, de Haas sang and toured with her brother and sister as Andy and the Bey Sisters, initially starting out in the Miami club scene in 1958. When they returned to New York after several months, they went to several auditions

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Monica Zetterlund - Chicken Feathers Sveriges Radio SR-1151 (1972)OK so we all loved the last Steve Kuhn album - a hard act to follow. So let's stick with the majesty of Steve Kuhn and an LP that matches the previous post in quality with a groove quotient off the scale!Swedish songstress Monica Zetterlund and her finest hour in my opinion. All tracks written and arranged by Kuhn on a Swedish only

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Steve Kuhn - Steve Kuhn Buddah BDS-5098 (1971)This album is just so damn good - it hurts. Kuhn's tour de force and definitely his hardest to find - this deserves a huge audience and warrants a sorely needed reissue.Beauty, depth and weight in equal measure. Monster washes of fender rhodes, tender and soulful lyricism supported by a heavyweight cast which includes pumping bass by none other than

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Melodia Ensemble - The Works Of Duke Ellington Melodia C60-09261-2 (1978)More hip Russian big band nuttiness for you - and one that may well have The Duke spinning in his grave! A first rate LP of funky and progressive arrangements of evergreens with real stings in their tails - a real surprising play throughout. All killer... etc.I'll keep it short and sweet and let the music do the talking.1

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Melodia Ensemble - Concert In Bombay Melodia C60-14933-34 (1980)Russian State label Jazzers in India - whatever next!A killer LP of funky big band grooves. As is so often the case with Eastern European releases in the 70s & 80s, musical trends tended to lag behind their western equivalents, both technologically and stylistically and this release is no different - so don't let the year fool

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Rolando & Luiz Antonio - Meu Coração É Um Pandeiro Ou... RCA Victor FPL-1 0117 (Fra) (1976)Luiz Antonio was born in Tatui in the state of São Paulo and was in such bands as Pigalle, Som Okey 5 and Biriba Boys. Most notably, in 1972, he left for Barcelona and cut the immortal 'Brasil Aquarius y Luiz Antonio' LP. It was there in 1974, he met Rio born singer Rolando Faria, at that time in the

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Eliana Pittman - Estrela É Lua Nova RGE XRLP-5.334 (1969)Born Eliana Leite da Silva in Rio, 1945 and step-daughter to the great Saxophonist Booker Pittman. Eliana Pittman was not only a great beauty in her day but singer, actress and dancer who had an extraordinary rapport with her audiences, compared with the likes of Josephine Baker, Lena Horn and Carmen Miranda. She even hosted her own TV

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Fabiano Orchestra - Butterfly Island Franck R Records 8.8002 (1979)Cracking jazz fusion by the Jean-François Fabiano Orchestra out of Guadeloupe on a French only pressing. Deep spacey keyboard noodling and Rhodes solos courtesy Dominique Bérose, lively melodic horn lines, lyrical guitar licks and worldless females interspersed with tracks of a more West Indian bent. Top draw..!1) Half Moon

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Doug Lucas - Niara RKM 97036 (1975)Spiritual funky fusion from Brussels, Belgium by trumpeter Doug Lucas in a 'Placebo' fashion. All tracks penned by Lucas with a band featuring Yvan DeSouter (Bass) and Frank Wuyts (Keyboards). The album was reissued in the same year on Shadybrook Records in the States and was produced by Bruno Castellucci who can be heard on percussion duties.1) Niara2) Home

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Diane Tell Pleiade 2424 165 (1977)Singer, songwriter, guitarist, b Quebec City, to a Canadian father and US mother, 24 Dec 1957. Her childhood was spent between Paris, Montreal and Val-d'Or, Que. She studied violin and classical guitar at the CMM, and jazz guitar at Saint-Laurent College.She hosted radio shows on Montreal station CKOI and, when she began singing, opened for Rick Derringer, Chris

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Nick Ayoub Jazz Quintet - The Music Of Nick Ayoub Radio Canada International RCI-455 (1977)Saxophonist, oboist, english hornist, composer, b Trois-Rivières, Que, of Lebanese parents, 7 Sep 1926, d Montreal, 2 May 1991. Raised in Montreal he took up in turn clarinet, tenor saxophone, oboe, english horn, and flute, and studied with Arthur Romano at the CMM. Studies in oboe followed with Harold

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Rupert Cobbett - Peaceful Morning Soul Deep DM-776 (1976)Another private press out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Eight original tracks - plenty of breezy beats and nice fender rhodes. You know the score..!If you like today's funky rhythms, but miss the sounds of legitimate jazz then relax and listen to Rupert Cobbett. Although there is a definate jazz "sound" to Cobbett's music the word doesn't begin to

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Stanton Davis' Ghetto-Mysticism - Brighter Days Outrageous Records #2 (1977)Any common musical adjective applies here - celestial, cosmic, spaced-out fusion, deep spiritual jazz, afro, poly-rhythmic funky soul, yada yada...Original private '77 press out of Somerville, Massachusetts although recorded a year or two earlier, trumpeter Stanton Davis assembles a whacked-out melting pot of good grooves

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Aquarius - Aquarius Continental 1.07-405-098 (1976)Here's a delicious slice of Bossa goodness, beautiful soulful vocals set to a dreamy backdrop of arrangements by Raymundo Bittencourt.This one commands high prices and it's easy to see why within moments of touching the needle down! You may recognise some of the tunes, although the arrangements differ from those on the Burnier & Cartier LP. No

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Dale Jacobs Group - Live At Puccini's Singwell SW-0003 (1971)Must remember not to neglect the blog - so my apologies for the lack of updates.This post goes out to Gary - I was prompted to remember this little treasure after seeing the cover art posted over at his blog 'El Reza'.Puccini's in Vancouver was one of those restaurants and clubs that seemed to flourish in the seventies - the

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Ambiance - Ebun DaMon DMRS-365 (1979)Ambiance was a little known jazz fusion group out of Los Angeles who recorded on the small independent DaMon label. Their style incorporates Brazilian and Latin flavours with a righteous and soulful afrocentric jazz edge. Members include Daoud (Alto Sax, lute, Shekere, Flexitone, Agogo, Soprano Sax, etc..), Bob Selvin (Keyboards), Peter Lainson (Guitar,

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Os 3 Do Rio - A Flight To Rio Guilde Internationale Du Disques/Concert Hall SVS-2431-2431 (1966)Time for some carnival rhythms!! Hip male harmonising drenched in samba and bossa beats. Both the French and German cover art is included for the completists.1) A Voz Do Morro2) A-B-C (Ragg Mopp)3) Batida Diferente4) Batucada5) Estrada Do Sol6) Fechei A Porta7) Folha Morta8) General Da Banda9) Menino

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Baron Von Ohlen Quartet featuring Mary Ann Moss - The Baron Creative World CW-3001 (1973)"John Von Ohlen is the aristocrat of the drums, and he consistently turns in the noblest performance of them all. I am so proud and pleased that Creative World could be the firm to release The Baron's first recording, because it is a milestone in the field of innovative jazz for small groups. The Baron

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Harold McNair - Flute & Nut RCA Camden INTS-1096 (UK) (1970)McNair started out at the Alpha Boys School under the tutelage of Victor Tulloch, whilst playing with Joe Harriott (a lifelong friend who considered McNair his de facto younger brother), Wilton 'Bogey' Gaynair, and Baba Motta's band. He spent the first decade of his musical career in The Bahamas, where he used the name Little G for

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Curt Cress Clan Atlantic ATL-50079 (1975)So sorry for the lack of updates, I've been unwell and recovery has been slow. There's much I'd like to post in the forthcoming weeks (work & health permitting) so stay tuned.Anyhow, time to get back into the swing of things with Curt Cress' funky debut LP.Along with Udo Lindenberg, Mani Neumeier, Harald Grosskopf and Carsten Bohn, Curt Cress belongs to

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Ronald Snijders - Natural Sources Private Pressing 6812 245 (Holl) (1977)Ronald Snijders is considered to be the most swinging flutist in the Netherlands (Jazz magazine Jazz nu), and the inventor of African Surinam kawinajazz. He was born in Paramaribo, Suriname in 1951 and started to play the flute at the age of seven, influenced by his professionally flute playing father. In his youth he also

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Nelsinho e Sua Orquestra - Explosivo London LLB-1060 (1970)An ultra-hip and incendiary big band bossa and samba blast courtesy Maestro and trombonista Nelsinho with suitably exploded cover art!Lots of groovy uptempo and well selected tracks makes this a very solid listen. Dance orientated beats with punchy horns and slick rhythm guitar in the mix, punctuated by vocals on some tracks. Light the

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Melvyn Price - Rhythm and Blues Mel-Dor PR-1003 Sweden (1974)"Melvyn Price? Sounds familiar but I can't quite place him". Not surprising really as Detroit born Price is virtually unknown outside of Sweden where he made his home in the late sixties.His debut LP release in 1970 entitled "Jazzbalettrytmer" or Jazz Ballet Rhythms was pressed on his own private label "Price" after requests from Jazz

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Rogerio Duprat - The Brazilian Suite KPM-1071 (1970)"A modern theme suite written in filmic style by the highly acclaimed Brazilian composer Rogerio Duprat".Mainly notable for forging the Tropicalia movement and his associations with Caetano Veloso, Gilbert Gil, Tom Zé, Gal Costa, Nara Leão and Os Mutantes. Rogerio Duprat was to abandon the commercial market following problems with deafness

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Rildo Hora - A Vez e A Hora De Rildo Hora RCA Victor SBB-0435 (1971)If you find Brasilian choro and frevo a little too ethnic or hardcore for your tastes, may I suggest this small offering as a way in. Samba legend Rildo Hora constructs this perfectly realised album of styles that for me encapsulates the sound of Brazil. The sound may derive from homegrown and regional musical styles but in

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Tatsuya Takahashi & The Tokyo Union - Scandinavian Suite TBM-1005 (Jpn) (1977)Big band pyrotechnics by the 20-piece Tokyo Union. This is no sleepy Scandinavian voyage, more a groovy collection of orchestra and electronics in the shape of six varied stormers written by legendary Japanese bandsman Bingo Miki and perhaps a little more accessable and funky then some of the big band outings

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Le London All Star - British Percussion Barclay BB-86 (1965)It's always nice to share a rare record but what about an album that many cite as not existing at all!Picture the scene, February 1965 and Eddie Barclay, the millionaire playboy owner of Eddy Mitchell's label, the eponimous French Barclay asked Bob Graham, the most prolific and often uncredited session drummer to emerge from the UK pop

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Waltel Branco - Assim Na Terra Como No Céu Fermata FB-298 (1970)Here's an oddity perhaps someone can throw a little light on. Massively groovy soundtrack work by Waltel Branco from TV novelas made in 1970. The bulk is lifted off the classic 'Assim Na Terra Como No Céu' however it features titles that were not on the original soundtrack release.All tunes are penned by Branco but musicians include

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Carlos Piper Orquestra - O Som Espetacular Da... Continental PPL-12.196 (1965)A huge barnstorming orchestral affair courtesy the enigmatic trumpeter and bandleader Carlos Piper. If you're a fan of in-your-face big band blow-outs then this is for you. A great selection of Brasilian, international and movie hits of the day given the 'off the scale' Piper treatment. Who's heard a better Hava

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Arnaud Rodrigues - Tilim Copacabana CLP-11621 Soundtrack (1970)I had planned to post this next week - but what the hell! There's no time like the present.A rare score to a bittersweet black and white Brasilian telenovela about a pitiful young orphan boy, written by Dulce Santucci and directed by Wanda Kosmo - I bet you're excited now!But wait, this is a lovely soundtrack full of wonderful

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Bossa Brass - Apresenta A Música Maravilhosa De Antonio Carlos Jobim Plaza PZ-13002 (196x)I don't know a great deal about this set up but it's a fun ride while it lasts. A catchy, jaunty hommage to Jobim with a veritable cornucopia of stellar artists participating.Recorded at Estudio CBS e Rio Som, produced and directed by Henrique Gandelman and arranged by Clelio Ribeiro. The band features no

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Rino De Filippi - Riflessi Edi-Pan MPS-3017 (1975)A slick, stand-out Italian library LP for your delectation. I'm a little pressed right now so I'll let the tunes speak for themselves - this one's choc-a-block full of summery, keyboard-laden moods and grooves.1) Riflessivita2) Iconoteca3) Club4) Viaggio Del Mondo5) Ultime Luci6) Collettivita7) Laguna Borroca8) Galleria Borroca9) Burlesco10)

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Larry Bright - Solar Visions Crosswind CWR-301 (1978)Larry Bright's brilliant fusion drumming has earned him a place as one of the hottest jazz performers around, he now coaches drummers and has become somewhat of a celebrity recently with the release of a video drumming tutorial. His advanced rhythm patterns and explosive style have gained him acclaim as the preferred drummer for progressive

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Steve Kuhn - Live In New York Cobblestone CST-9020 (1972)Brooklyn-born Steve Kuhn was fascinated with jazz very early in his life. He began classical piano lessons at age five and soon began to "improvise and syncopate the classical repertoire."In his early teens, Kuhn studied with legendary teacher Margaret Chaloff who schooled him in the "Russian Technique", an invaluable tool for tone

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Guilherme Coutinho e Seu Conjunto - Procura-Se Chantecler CMGS-9040 (1971)Here's another genre blurring recording courtesy organist Guilherme Coutinho. A mammoth melange of groovy, funky club tunes just ripe for dancing. Infectious samba flavoured afro-latin cuts give way to funky breakbeats and easy jazzy ballads, all in all a little known and catchy tour de force. Miss this one at your peril

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Mike Nock Underground - Between Or Beyond MPS/BASF CRM 722 (1970)Mike Nock has long been one of the top modern jazz keyboardists to emerge from New Zealand. He began taking piano lessons from his father when he was 11 and began gigging four years later and at 18 moved to Australia. After heading a trio that toured England in 1961, Nock went to the U.S. to attend the Berklee College of Music.

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Bossa 70 - Bossa 70 Philips 6350-003 (Peru) (1970)Bossa 70 was the brainchild of Nilo Espinoza, a Peruvian musician with a Brazilian heart. Nilo, a classically trained musician, was the top flute player in Peru in 1960. In 1961 he was honored with a scholarship to Austria to study advance classes of his instrument as well as other kinds of wind instruments. He lived in Europe for five years. It

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Manu Dibango - African Voodoo PSI PSI-3036 (1972)It is almost impossible to find a fitting description for a musician such as Manu Dibango who has made such an enormous contribution to African music as a whole. He is a saxophonist, nicknamed 'The lion of Cameroon'.Originally trained in classical piano, his musical career began in Brussels and Paris in the 1950s. 1960 finds him in Congo as a

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Ronie & Central Do Brasil -S/T Tapecar LP-X.27 1975Ronie Mesquita is most known for his stint as the replacement drummer of Bossa Tres, the group led by the great Luis Carlos Vinhas. Tempted by the lures of the bossa nova boom in America, and partly to escape the newly installed, US funded military regime, he along with many of his contemporaries went abroad to ply their trade. Playing in groups

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Formiga e Sua Orquestra - Big Parada Elenco ME-59 (1970)Lots of cool Brasilian funkiness courtesy the legendary trombonista Formiga. One of the harder Elenco pressings to find, this LP features covers of the day done to a backdrop of blaring horns, organ, electric guitar and fat drums. Enjoy...1) Pout-Pourri: I'm A Man - Looky, Looky2) Teletema3) Spinning Wheel4) Chi Non Lavora Non Fa l'Amore5)

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O Grupo - O Grupo Odeon MOFB-3533 (1968)Here's the rare debut album by O Grupo featuring a young Jayme Além of 'Jayme & Nair' fame. Truly gorgeous harmonising by this vocal quartet and a beautiful listen all the way through.Stellar production talent in the form of Antonio Adolfo, Nelsinho & Ugo Marotta lend this recording some real class.1) Alegria De Carnaval2) Januaria3) Passa Por Mim4) Pelas

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OK - until further notice I'm ditching the radio folks!A more user friendly version is in the pipeline & will be incorporated into the new site at some point in the near future.

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McGill Clan - McGill Clan Orfeo 90526 (Uruguay) (1969)No! Not some kilted Highland bagpipe troop but the exotic, psychedelic, Uruguayan jazz combo. This great LP is stuffed with fresh sounding cover versions and original arrangements, featurings the most obscure, groovy (and funky!) cover version of I'M A MAN (aka SOY UN HOMBRE). This particular psychedelic hammond version is propelled by

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Reg Wilson - 88 Keys And A Girl United Artists UAS-6692 (1968)Reg Wilson moves in many directions, but the music always comes out in good taste. I like his originals. Another big asset here, I feel , is the voice of Corinna Manetto, a girl who is obviously a good musician. In the past, I have frequently indulged a taste for wordless vocalizing when capable voices have been avaliable to me,

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Greg Alper Band - Fat Doggie Adelphi AD-5009 (1978)A happy & healthy 2007 to you all. Have been a little quiet on the posting front but am remedying that with this prize peice of groovy jazziness.This is a quirky but strong album full of surprises. Heaven knows why it isn't more sought after considering the pedigree of the musicians and the quality of the tunes.A very mixed bag this - a couple

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Floral Pops 70 - Drum Christmas Para Bailar DIM Serie Especial E-108 (Spa) (197?)A festive diversion - normal service will be resumed shortly!I'm not a big fan of the Christmas record but this novelty is worth a listen. An obscure Spanish release with a groovy loungecore edge complimented by wordless 'Barbara Moore' style vocals. Might raise an eyebrow or two at the Christmas party.1) Jingle

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Franko Xavier - Same Odeon SMOFB-3845 (1974)Here's a gem. A high calibre funky samba soul LP you shouldn't be without...1) Eu Sou Marinheiro2) Di Bambue3) Nana4) Maria, Mariazinha5) Linda6) O Chamante7) Antes Pouco Que Nenhum8) Mane Joao9) Somos Todos Irmaos10) Canto Sul11) Chuva Miuda12) Tema Do Amor Amado

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Mario Castro Neves - Stop, Look & Listen Canadian Talent Library CTL S-5211 (1977)An obscure Canadian library release by an artist who needs little introduction. So I won't, except to say any fans of that female led Sergio Mendes sound should not go without this little gem.1) Sometime Love Affair2) Feelings3) Subtle Chemistry4) All You Get From Love Is A Lovesong5) Boca Grande6) Stop, Look &

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Lars Färnlöf, Staffan Abeléens Kvintett & Radiojazzgruppen - Svit Caçhasa SR Records RELP-1152 (Swe) (1973)“Caçhasa” is singularly impressive, showing that while trumpeter and composer Färnlöf was quite comfortable writing for a larger group, he kept the musical landscape reasonably uncluttered and gave the ensemble and its component parts ample room to swing. Besides the members of the

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Marius Cultier - Ouelele...Souskai Fiesta 360 066 (1975)This famed pianist was born in Martinique and when as a teenager he began touring the Caribbean & French Antilles participating in various events & contests it wasn't long before he gained notoriety from his peers. At 20 he shifts to Canada where his fame there allows him to promote the young jazz talents of the Antilles.This album, cut

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Werther - Werther Stylo SSLP-1 (1970)Here's one you don't see too often. A rare slice of jazzy bossa on the obscure Stylo label.Werther (acoustic guitar &,vocals); Tranka (acoustic bass, tenor sax, piano); Luiz Roberto (drums); Bill Horne (flute, trumpet, melophone); Wanda, Helo, Malu, Carreteiro and Rupp (male/female chorus) with guest musicians featuring Edison Machado (drums); Naná

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With the jukebox you can control which song you want to hear! I have kept the file quality to size ratio to a happy medium to ensure decent sound whilst download pauses are connection speed dependent. The selection will be updated frequently so remember to tune in. Enjoy...

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Bong Penera - A Samba Song Penny Rose TSP-5190 (Phil) (1974)A SAMBA SONG is Bong Penera’s debut album. A Samba Song – as bright as the sunny weather of Manila, is one of the earliest compositions of Bong Penera with the Batucadas. This tune is further given an infectious flow with Brazilian guest Singer Maria Dulce Soares Da Silva singing it in her native language. Copyright is 1974 and produced

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Elek Bacsik - Bossa Nova Fontana 460.112 TE (Fra) (1962)Hungarian guitarist Elek Bacisk was a cousin of Django Reinhardt, but as Bacsik reminded Leonard Feather "we gypsies are all related!" and continued his tradition of blending swing and gypsy elements into a coherent, expressive jazz mode.Bacsik initially studied classical violin and played gypsy songs in Budapest, then switched to jazz

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Am playing around with various audio extras to offer u guys. You should hear a brief preliminary sample as this page loads (don't worry - it won't loop you to insanity!). What say you? On-demand sound samples from forthcoming posts/regularly updated background music? All feedback gratefully received. My regards to you all...

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Filó Machado - Filó Chantecler 2.08.404.102 (1978)Singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer Filó Machado was born in Ribeirão Preto (São Paulo) in 1951, on February 3rd. He started working as a singer in clubs when he was ten years old.He has appeared with the most illustrious artists in international music such as Michel Legrand, Paul Mauriat, Jon Hendricks, Jane Duboc,

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Jayme Marques RCA SPL1-2453 Spain (1976)Jayme Marques was born in Campo Grande, capital of Mato Grosso del Sur, Brazil on June 12th 1936. After moving to Sao Paulo at 20, he arrives in Europe and soon to be homeland of Spain where he becomes musical director of La Orquesta Orfeo.Notable jazz guitarist, composer and singer, Jayme Marques has collaborated with the likes of Augusto Algueró, Pedro

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Martin Kratochvil's Jazz Q - Tidings Supraphon 1115 2450 (1977)Czechoslovak organist, pianist, composer and successful owner of the BONTON label was a pioneer in the use of electronic keyboards and computers in music. In 1965, he founded his first amateur jazz group, the Jazz Q, a member of which was the well known flutist Jiri Stivin. But Jiri left the formation in 1970, when Martin changed his

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Johnny Mandel - Harper Mainstream S-6078 (1966)This is a different kind of cat named Harper... and excitement clings to him like a dame!Private eye Lew Harper shows up early at the Southern California estate of Elain Sampson. She offers a drink, he declines, "I thought you were a detective," she says. "New type," Harper answers. Paul Newman memorably plays that new type in Harper, based on Ross

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Nova Bossa 4 - 'Self Titled' Odeon LDF-4378 (1969)Download now, ask questions later! Some terrific bossa vocals here courtesy the obscure Nova Bossa 4 out of Argentina. Groovy harmonies with the odd psyche touch, dig the infectious organ led 'Muchacho De Moda'. Quality all the way...1) Asegura Este Samba (Ogunhe)2) Insensatez3) Mi Bien (Meu Bem)4) Muchacho De Moda (Rapaz De Moda)5) Andante (Si

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Wlodzimierz Nahorny - Jej Portret Muza SXL-0703 (1970)Pianist, saxophonist, flautist, arranger and film composer, Polish Jazz legend Wlodzimierz Nahorny was born in 1941 and made his debut on stage in 1959. The ubiquitous Nahorny is to be found on many of the most important Polish jazz recordings and similarly graced many a star-studded festival line-up throughout Europe, U.S. & Asia during the

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Sorry for the lack of updates recently I have been out of the country. Stay tuned for more of the good stuff...

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Eduardo Prates e Seu Conjunto & Fernando Martins e Seu Conjunto - Uma Noite No 706 Philips 6349.336 (1977)This will satisfy lovers of Fender Rhodes led jazzy bossa. Lots of funky tunes here awash with groovy male & female vocals.This session was recorded live at the "706" club in Rio and features a side each by Eduardo Prates & Fernando Martins with their respective groups.Side A - Eduardo Prates

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Os Tatuis - Os Tatuis Farroupilha LPFA-410 (1965)Yet another early Bertrami brothers project, also known as Azymuth!. Here's a the slickest bossa jazz, the group's forward thinking arrangements are already self-evident on this perfectly realised album.Os Tatuis are led by Jose or Ze Roberto on piano & Claudio Henrique on bass, the remainder of the group comprising Og Vasconcelos on Sax, Ivo

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José Briamonte - Sambeco, A Musica De Briamonte RCA Victor BBL-1449 (1968)Probably the rarest LP by this legendary songwriter, arranger & pianist. His talents often grace the grooviest sixties' bossa releases and this album is no exception.Joined by the likes of Papudinho on trumpet, Raulzinho on trombone, Heraldo do Monte on acoustic guitar, Capacete & Guará on acoustic bass, Garoto on

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Here's a compilation of lesser known summery jazz fusion tunes all taken from the U.S. Inner City label and are of a late seventies vintage. I did this one for personal consumption but thought you might enjoy it, so here it is with suitable cover art.If there are enough takers, I'll post the second volume at a later date.1) Sam Morrison - Song Of Landa2) Arn Evans + Tradewinds - Song For The

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Sebastião Tapajós - ... E Sua Guitarra Cósmica Forma VDL-114 (1969)Sebastião Tapajós is a renowned Brazilian musician with over 50 recorded albums. A classically-trained violonista (acoustic guitar player), he soon awakened to his own musical expression, which bridges the gap between the rich Brazilian tradition and the delicacy, subtlety, and sophistication of the classical tradition. He

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Paz - Kandeen Love Song Spotlite SPJ-507 (1977)In 1974 keyboard player Geoff Castle joined Latin fusion band PAZ and started a Sunday night residency at the Kensington pub in Holland Park, which ran for 8 years. The band, led by the late Dick Crouch, who wrote most of the material, built a huge following and in 1976 recorded the first of many BBC broadcasts. The band’s first album “Kandeen Love

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Oscar Brown Jr. & Luiz Henrique - Finding A New Friend Fontana SRF-67549 (1966)Here's two artists who need no introduction. A rare coming-together by these great vocalists and friends who met at Greenwich Village's Cafe Au Go Go in August 1965. If truth be told, Brown's sly, sardonic vocal style isn't an exact fit for bossa nova; he has to rein himself in for this subtle, almost whispering

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Osmar Milito - Na Trilha De Osmar Milito SOMA 409.6002 (1974)Noted pianist Osmar Milito is owner of a strong harmonic sense, and has collaborated with amongst others Liza Minelli, Sammy Davis Jr., Pat Metheny, Cláudio Roditi, Hendrik Meurkens, Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughan, Benny Golson, Spanky Wilson, Mark Murphy and Hermeto Pascoal.Brother of Hélcio Milito (from the Tamba Trio), Osmar became a

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Edgar e Os Tais - Cantárida RGE XRLP-5.350 (1970)Great jazzy vocal bossa led and arranged by Edgar Gianullo and supremely groovy to boot!Edgar Gianullo (vocal, guitar, bass); Toniquinho (drums); Vicente (bass, piano, organ, percussion); Neneco (vocal, percussion); Nelsinho (vocal, percussion, mouth tuba); Rosely (vocal); Sergio (organ, celeste, bass); Felpudo (trombone, trumpet); Vidal (

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Aquarius Producoes Artisticas - Brazil By Music 'Fly Cruzeiro' (1972)Here's an absurdly rare promotional record for Brasil's Cruzeiro Airlines on their own label. Mellow yet groovy jazz fusion courtesy Marcos Valle and an early Azimuth incarnation.1) Jingle Cruzeiro2) Esta Fazendo Um Ano - Aquarela Do Brasil3) Zazueira - Mas Que Nada4) Tristeza5) Aqui E O Pais Do Futebol6) Ate Pensei7) Zanzibar8)

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Here's a personal compilation of ultra-hip vocalese-jazz recordings by Estonian group Collage culled from their impossible-to-find Russian Melodiya albums from the seventies. Legendary stuff this, impossible to adequately put into words and incomparable in form & delivery to anything I can immediately think of. Try Estonian Novi Singers & you'll have some idea!This seven-piece consists of three

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Rodolfo Alchourron - Sanata Y Clarificación Vol. 2 Prodisa 47005 (Arg) (1974)Rodolfo Alchourron - composer, arranger, director and guitarist has built an enviable reputation in many areas including television, cinema and theatre as well as many sought after studio and concert recordings.After having received notoriety with 'classic' compositional prizes he turned toward more popular music styles

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Trio Irakitan - Os Sambas Que Gostamos De Cantar Odeon MOFB-3010 (1964)The original vocal set of Gilvan, João, Toni, Edinho, Odilon & Irakitan Brito aren't my favorite group by any means, concentrating on sedate bolero sambas and mariachi-style folk songs for the majority of their early years. However, syrupy romantic stylings aside, this LP is a true winner. Ultra-tight vocalese renditions of

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Tete Montoliu - Temas Brasileños Ensayo ENY-303 (1974)The outstanding Catalan jazz pianist, whose real name was Vicenç Montoliu i Massana was born blind in the Eixample district of Barcelona, and died in the same city. He was the only son of Vicenç Montoliu (a professional musician) and Àngela Massana, a jazz enthusiast, who encouraged her son to study piano and in 1944 engaged his piano

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Various Artists - Dancing Party Odeon SMOBQ 9013 (Italy)Here's an Italian library LP notable for some dreamy bossas in particular by Angel Pocho Gatti, who I have a soft spot for. No date given on the record but sounding like a late sixties/early seventies release.Some premiere league Italian jazzmen are featured on this one playing a varied partly orchestral & beaty selection of tunes. Perhaps

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Roberto Avila & Cachoeiras - Come To Brasil Plainis Phare CH-1267 (Swi) (1987)Sorry for the the late update, I have just returned from Barcelona and am now renewed and ready for some special Easter shares.Blogger has just wiped my not too inconsiderable introduction to this album and I don't really have the inclination at this time to repeat myself.Don't let the year put you off with this one,

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Quinteplus - Quinteplus EMI S-10055 (1972)More jazz from Buenos Aires this time and a killer batch of funky instrumentals from Quinteplus. Drum beats, fat strident basslines awash with warm fender rhodes and tight horns. There's all-round virtuosity on this rare Argentine set that rewards the listener with repeated listening.Joining tenor sax superstar Jorge Anders are Carlos "Pocho" Lapouble on

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Quarteto Sambacana - Muito Pra Frente Odeon MOFB 3443 (1965)Milton Nascimento & Pacifico Mascarenhas (vocals); Geraldo Vespar (guitar); J.T. Meirelles (alto sax & flute); Tião Marinho (bass); Wilson das Neves (drums); Ubirajara Cabral (piano); Ed Maciel & Joao Luis (trombone); Mauricio (trumpet); Moacir Marques (tenor sax); J. Claudio (vibes) and others...1) Tom Da Canção2) O Vento Que Soprou3)

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