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Colin Curtis is back with another finely curated selection of the best jazz dance fusion records he could find. Volume 4 reflects a combination of new music unreleased music and tracks that have never been on vinyl before or not attained the recognition they deserve. Packed with great jazz dance music from the UK and all around the world. The whole purpose of these compilations is to introduce you to fantastic talent and allow you to then go and explore all their works and keep this movement moving! With brand new and exclusive releases, extremely rare tracks and many only available for the first time from Brazil, Cuba, Japan, Italy, USA, UK and beyond. Showcasing another insight into Colin Curtis's world of Jazz Dance Fusion and highlighting the sheer diversity and talent on offer from vocal jazz, salsa, Latin spoken word to sambas and fusion, it's all here! Featuring Bill Ortiz, Born 74 & Onj, GeeW, Mary Greer Mudiku, The Sultan's Swing, Stefano Di Santis, Charro Band De Emilio Guerrero, Somos Amigos, Telmo Fernandez & The Latin Soul Beat, Juju, Moreen Meriden, Alfredo Dias Gomes, Alonso Gonzalez & Jazz Latino, Venus Dodson, Jacques Schwarz-Bart, Guinu, Nova Vida, Lifetime, Tres-Men, Miho Nobuzane, and El Caballo Y Su Orquesta.
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ZEDD 060LP
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Double LP version. Part 1. Colin Curtis is back with another finely curated selection of the best jazz dance fusion records he could find. Volume 4 reflects a combination of new music unreleased music and tracks that have never been on vinyl before or not attained the recognition they deserve. Packed with great jazz dance music from the UK and all around the world. The whole purpose of these compilations is to introduce you to fantastic talent and allow you to then go and explore all their works and keep this movement moving! With brand new and exclusive releases, extremely rare tracks and many only available for the first time from Brazil, Cuba, Japan, Italy, USA, UK and beyond. Showcasing another insight into Colin Curtis's world of Jazz Dance Fusion and highlighting the sheer diversity and talent on offer from vocal jazz, salsa, Latin spoken word to sambas and fusion, it's all here! Featuring Bill Ortiz, Born 74 & Onj, GeeW, Mary Greer Mudiku, The Sultan's Swing, Stefano Di Santis, Charro Band De Emilio Guerrero, Somos Amigos, Telmo Fernandez & The Latin Soul Beat, Juju, Moreen Meriden, Alfredo Dias Gomes, Alonso Gonzalez & Jazz Latino, Venus Dodson, Jacques Schwarz-Bart, Guinu, Nova Vida, Lifetime, Tres-Men, Miho Nobuzane, and El Caballo Y Su Orquesta.
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Double LP version. Part 2. Colin Curtis is back with another finely curated selection of the best jazz dance fusion records he could find. Volume 4 reflects a combination of new music unreleased music and tracks that have never been on vinyl before or not attained the recognition they deserve. Packed with great jazz dance music from the UK and all around the world. The whole purpose of these compilations is to introduce you to fantastic talent and allow you to then go and explore all their works and keep this movement moving! With brand new and exclusive releases, extremely rare tracks and many only available for the first time from Brazil, Cuba, Japan, Italy, USA, UK and beyond. Showcasing another insight into Colin Curtis's world of Jazz Dance Fusion and highlighting the sheer diversity and talent on offer from vocal jazz, salsa, Latin spoken word to sambas and fusion, it's all here! Featuring Bill Ortiz, Born 74 & Onj, GeeW, Mary Greer Mudiku, The Sultan's Swing, Stefano Di Santis, Charro Band De Emilio Guerrero, Somos Amigos, Telmo Fernandez & The Latin Soul Beat, Juju, Moreen Meriden, Alfredo Dias Gomes, Alonso Gonzalez & Jazz Latino, Venus Dodson, Jacques Schwarz-Bart, Guinu, Nova Vida, Lifetime, Tres-Men, Miho Nobuzane, and El Caballo Y Su Orquesta.
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ZEDD 056CD
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After the immense success of Volume Two (ZEDD 051CD/LP), it was only right Z Records get Colin Curtis back. Here, Colin gathers the essence of the last 15 months, reflecting the positivity and feedback from his previous compilations for ZR and his Worldwide FM show. Jazz Dance Fusion Volume 3 is a combination of tracks that had previously evaded a release on vinyl and a reflection of the reaction that the new music was getting in his DJ sets and radio show. The whole purpose of these compilations is to introduce you to fantastic talent to allow you to then go and explore all their works and keep this movement moving. With exclusive releases, featured artists includes Idris Ackamoor, Martin Johnson B3, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, JuJu, Bellita & Jazztumbatá, GeeW, and JD73's ElecTrio. The UK has made a great musical contribution to this genre in 2020-2021. From London to Leeds from Wales to Scotland and beyond, quality emerging jazz talent which Colin hopes to showcase right here. "I hope you enjoy the selections and feel the flavor of jazz dance and fusion from Brazil, UK, Japan, Europe, Cuba and all around the globe in this pandemic world" --Colin Curtis. Many tracks available on vinyl for the first time. Also features: Andrea Brachfeld, Joshua Jaswon Octet, Jorge Degas & Marcelo Salazar, Papo Vázquez, Mark Paul Norton & Born74, Regis Molina, Joe Collado, The Drive, Born 74, Arema Arega, Joel Penner Sextet, and Tingvall Trio.
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ZEDD 056LP
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Double-LP version. Part one in a two-part vinyl release. After the immense success of Volume Two (ZEDD 051CD/LP), it was only right Z Records get Colin Curtis back. Here, Colin gathers the essence of the last 15 months, reflecting the positivity and feedback from his previous compilations for ZR and his Worldwide FM show. Jazz Dance Fusion Volume 3 is a combination of tracks that had previously evaded a release on vinyl and a reflection of the reaction that the new music was getting in his DJ sets and radio show. The whole purpose of these compilations is to introduce you to fantastic talent to allow you to then go and explore all their works and keep this movement moving. With exclusive releases, featured artists includes Idris Ackamoor, Martin Johnson B3, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, JuJu, Bellita & Jazztumbatá, and GeeW. The UK has made a great musical contribution to this genre in 2020-2021. From London to Leeds from Wales to Scotland and beyond, quality emerging jazz talent which Colin hopes to showcase right here. "I hope you enjoy the selections and feel the flavor of jazz dance and fusion from Brazil, UK, Japan, Europe, Cuba and all around the globe in this pandemic world" --Colin Curtis. Many tracks available on vinyl for the first time. Part One also features: Andrea Brachfeld, Joshua Jaswon Octet, Jorge Degas & Marcelo Salazar, and Tingvall Trio.
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ZEDD 056X-LP
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Double-LP version. Part two in a two-part vinyl release. After the immense success of Volume Two (ZEDD 051CD/LP), it was only right Z Records get Colin Curtis back. Here, Colin gathers the essence of the last 15 months, reflecting the positivity and feedback from his previous compilations for ZR and his Worldwide FM show. Jazz Dance Fusion Volume 3 is a combination of tracks that had previously evaded a release on vinyl and a reflection of the reaction that the new music was getting in his DJ sets and radio show. The whole purpose of these compilations is to introduce you to fantastic talent to allow you to then go and explore all their works and keep this movement moving. With exclusive releases, featured artists includes Martin Johnson B3, GeeW, and JD73's ElecTrio. The UK has made a great musical contribution to this genre in 2020-2021. From London to Leeds from Wales to Scotland and beyond, quality emerging jazz talent which Colin hopes to showcase right here. "I hope you enjoy the selections and feel the flavor of jazz dance and fusion from Brazil, UK, Japan, Europe, Cuba and all around the globe in this pandemic world" --Colin Curtis. Many tracks available on vinyl for the first time. Part Two also features: Andrea Brachfeld, Papo Vázquez, Mark Paul Norton & Born74, Regis Molina, Joe Collado, The Drive, Siya Makuzeni Sextet, Born 74, Arema Arega, and Joel Penner Sextet
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ZEDD 051LP
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Double LP version. Gatefold sleeve. Welcome to the second instalment of Colin Curtis's Jazz Dance Fusion compilation series for Z Records. Curtis looks back into the story and history of the UK jazz dance and jazz music scene; a movement that started, according to Curtis, back in the '70s. The sounds of funk and soul mixed with jazz, influences from Brazil, Africa, Europe, and all over the globe, textures of instrumental sounds and voices fuse to create the much-loved "jazz fusion" sound. Here we are in 2020 when interest in all forms of jazz is growing fast as DJ pioneers such as Gilles Peterson, Patrick Forge, Perry Louis, Snowboy, Nick Hosier, Alan McKinnon, Jim Bernardi, Kev Beadle, Harv Nagi, Shuya Okino, and David Patterson continue to push all aspects of jazz to converted and new audiences. So, to this compilation where Curtis showcases unreleased material and offers tracks up for the first time ever on CD or vinyl. The track listing covers Curtis's addiction to dancefloor jazz, coupled with his passion for vocal and percussive jazz, with his usual trademark Latin touches. Features Paoli Mejias, Leslie Lewis & Gerard Hagen Trio, Curtis Lundy, 8VB, Marita Albán Juárez Quartet, JD Walter, Steven Kroon, Hajime Yoshizawa, Navasha Daya, Raffaela Renzulli Ensemble, Carmen Lundy, Tino Gonzales, Grady Tate, and Jam Session Goes Latino.
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ZEDD 051CD
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Welcome to the second instalment of Colin Curtis's Jazz Dance Fusion compilation series for Z Records. Curtis looks back into the story and history of the UK jazz dance and jazz music scene; a movement that started, according to Curtis, back in the '70s. The sounds of funk and soul mixed with jazz, influences from Brazil, Africa, Europe, and all over the globe, textures of instrumental sounds and voices fuse to create the much-loved "jazz fusion" sound. Here we are in 2020 when interest in all forms of jazz is growing fast as DJ pioneers such as Gilles Peterson, Patrick Forge, Perry Louis, Snowboy, Nick Hosier, Alan McKinnon, Jim Bernardi, Kev Beadle, Harv Nagi, Shuya Okino, and David Patterson continue to push all aspects of jazz to converted and new audiences. So, to this compilation where Curtis showcases unreleased material and offers tracks up for the first time ever on CD or vinyl. The track listing covers Curtis's addiction to dancefloor jazz, coupled with his passion for vocal and percussive jazz, with his usual trademark Latin touches. Features Paoli Mejias, Leslie Lewis & Gerard Hagen Trio, Curtis Lundy, 8VB, Marita Albán Juárez Quartet, JD Walter, Steven Kroon, Hajime Yoshizawa, Navasha Daya, Raffaela Renzulli Ensemble, Carmen Lundy, Tino Gonzales, Grady Tate, and Jam Session Goes Latino.
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ZEDD 042CD
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2017 saw Colin Curtis celebrate his 50th anniversary as a DJ. He is one of the scene's leading figures as a result of his legendary '70s partnership with Ian Levine at the Blackpool Mecca.
This is Colin's own story: "By 1979, the development of Jazz rooms at major soul/funk all-dayers was providing a much-needed outlet for the more discerning collectors and the fanatical jazz dancers. . . . I had started to experiment with the jazzier side of dance tracks at Blackpool Mecca in around 1976 with artists like Patrice Rushen, Bill Summers, Azar Lawrence, Charles Earland, Johnny Hammond, Donald Byrd, etc., all artists I had discovered using the inner sleeves of Blue Note, Fantasy, Prestige, and Mercury labels. . . . [As a collector] I was thriving on searching out more of this amalgamation of jazz styles adding fusion, percussion, vocals and tempo to this burgeoning genre. As the jazz room identity increased within this environment for me Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester all became prominent in their enthusiasm for jazz dance. . . . Baz Fe Jazz, Chris Reed, Shaun Williams, Simon Mansell, Jonathan Woodliffe, Paul Murphy, Eric & Floyd, Hewan Clarke, and many others were willing to push the barriers. This jazz dance explosion spread across the country with DJs like Dr Bob Jones, Colin Parnell, and Boo Sylvester adding to the London connection via clubs like The Electric Ballroom and The Horseshoe. . . . [This] compilation acts as an introduction to this electric, cool and uplifting music that was affecting so many enthusiastic dancers and DJ/collectors. All the tracks on here are taken from one of the most prolific and emerging labels for this genre, Muse Records, that offered the complete spectrum of styles to fit in with this emerging scene crossing over with jazz fusion, be bop, vocals, electric keyboards, and percussion."
Double-CD version features Michele Hendricks, Richie Cole, Emanuel K. Rahim & The Kahliqs, Dom Um Romao, Dave Pike, Mark Murphy, Viva Brasil, Walt Barr, Ron Eschete, Eric Kloss, Charlie Earland, David Schnitter, Dom Salvador, Dave Matthews' Big Band, Harold Ousley, Michael Carvin, and Bill Hardman.
Further reading in this interview by Greg Wilson: http://blog.gregwilson.co.uk/2017/05/50-years-colin-curtis-uk-mancuso/
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ZEDD 042LP
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Double LP version. 2017 saw Colin Curtis celebrate his 50th anniversary as a DJ. He is one of the scene's leading figures as a result of his legendary '70s partnership with Ian Levine at the Blackpool Mecca.
This is Colin's own story: "By 1979, the development of Jazz rooms at major soul/funk all-dayers was providing a much-needed outlet for the more discerning collectors and the fanatical jazz dancers. . . . I had started to experiment with the jazzier side of dance tracks at Blackpool Mecca in around 1976 with artists like Patrice Rushen, Bill Summers, Azar Lawrence, Charles Earland, Johnny Hammond, Donald Byrd, etc., all artists I had discovered using the inner sleeves of Blue Note, Fantasy, Prestige, and Mercury labels. . . . [As a collector] I was thriving on searching out more of this amalgamation of jazz styles adding fusion, percussion, vocals and tempo to this burgeoning genre. As the jazz room identity increased within this environment for me Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester all became prominent in their enthusiasm for jazz dance. . . . Baz Fe Jazz, Chris Reed, Shaun Williams, Simon Mansell, Jonathan Woodliffe, Paul Murphy, Eric & Floyd, Hewan Clarke, and many others were willing to push the barriers. This jazz dance explosion spread across the country with DJs like Dr Bob Jones, Colin Parnell, and Boo Sylvester adding to the London connection via clubs like The Electric Ballroom and The Horseshoe. . . . [This] compilation acts as an introduction to this electric, cool and uplifting music that was affecting so many enthusiastic dancers and DJ/collectors. All the tracks on here are taken from one of the most prolific and emerging labels for this genre, Muse Records, that offered the complete spectrum of styles to fit in with this emerging scene crossing over with jazz fusion, be bop, vocals, electric keyboards, and percussion."
Double-CD version features Michele Hendricks, Richie Cole, Emanuel K. Rahim & The Kahliqs, Dom Um Romao, Dave Pike, Mark Murphy, Viva Brasil, Walt Barr, Ron Eschete, Eric Kloss, Charlie Earland, David Schnitter, Dom Salvador, Dave Matthews' Big Band, Harold Ousley, Michael Carvin, and Bill Hardman.
Further reading in this interview by Greg Wilson: http://blog.gregwilson.co.uk/2017/05/50-years-colin-curtis-uk-mancuso/
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