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2010 collection, an in-depth look at the Bob Shad's legendary Mainstream label. Jazz in the '70s was in the depths of an economic recession, with clubs and record labels closing. Yet in lofts and in...

A very limited pressing for a group that were produced by Bill Curtis of the Fatback Band, the Love Experience's 'Are You Together for the New Day' is an amazing funk-soul blast that is not only...

Vibes player Johnny Lytle was one of the heroes of the early acid jazz club circuit, with his cuts 'Selim' and 'The Man' being anthems of the scene. The Ohio-born player's first album as a leader was...

Contains two 1966 LPs produced by Orrin Keepnews on one CD by vibist Lytle.1. Loop 2. More I See You 3. Man 4. Time After Me 5. Big Bill 6. Possum Grease 7. Cristo Redentor 8. Shysler 9. My Romance...

The first ever CD release of this 60s Jamaican funk classic. A rare record in it's original form - it's been a big favorite with collectors since the late 80s. Ten tracks. Ace. 2003.1. Bustin Otta...

First time on CD for these two albums from 1966 by the Chet Baker-fronted studio outfit The Mariachi Brass, essentially a hipper version of the Tijuana Brass! These recordings, arranged by the...

Esther Marrow began singing professionally in the early 60s. Her big break came in 1965 when she was asked by Duke Ellington to take part in his ground-breaking Concert of Sacred Music at the Grace...

One of the world's leading gospel singers started out singing jazz with Ellington. She made two LPs of her own before leaving secular music, both highly sought after. Sister Woman was reissued last...

Digitally remastered edition of the second album from the Gospel/Soul vocalist. Nowadays known as "Queen" Esther Marrow, her Gospel and stage performances have made her a worldwide concert draw. She...

It's been a few years since BGP unleashed a batch of 45s from it's bag, and we felt it was about time. We would like to think that this is the finest set that we have ever issued: A real mix of...

Digitally re-mastered edition of this 1973 album. South African singer Letta Mbulu had come to the United States in the mid '60 's as an exile from the apartheid regime in her home country of South...

The original 7-inch versions of these two tracks by the cult vibes man. The A-side is a long-time jazz dance favourite, whilst it's flip is a furious soul dancer.1. Spiderman - Freddie McCoy 2. Soul...