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MAR 086EP
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$19.00
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RELEASE DATE: 10/11/2024
By the end of the 1970s, Archie Bell and his crew had achieved enviable status in the Philly International organization. Strategy was one of the last LPs for the label and the line-up included the dancefloor anthem "Tighten Up At The Disco," which finally has its first ever release on 7" single. Way back in the 1970s, William DeVaughn, a Washington D.C. government worker and aspiring singer-songwriter saw an ad in a magazine for Philadelphia's Omega Sound. This record operation had a unique business model as they would seek out artists then charge them to record at the studio. DeVaughn sent Omega some demos and eventually paid $900 so he could record "Be Thankful for What You Got," a re-written version of his original "A Cadillac Don't Come Easy" in 1972. In the same year that the original was released The Intruders, another great Philly International group did a more up-tempo version of this classic song. It's the closing track on the LP Energy of Love LP by The Intruders. It has never been released on 7" either.
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MAR 088EP
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$19.00
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RELEASE DATE: 10/11/2024
"Tighten Up" was a summer 1968 number-one R&B and pop hit single by Archie Bell & the Drells. This Sonny Bravo cover is a blast. The son of a Cuban bassist with Conjunto Caney, Sonny Bravo had toured as a member of Tito Puente's Latin Jazz Ensemble, among other gigs. Like others, Bravo made boogaloo records in the late '60s. "We Got Latin Soul" by Mongo Santamaria is a cover of Dyke & the Blazers' "We Got More Soul." Mongo Santamaria introduced Afro-Cuban street music to the world. He later fused the music of his native Cuba with R&B and jazz to create a distinct sound that would be popular with audiences worldwide.
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MAR 098LP
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A tribute to a glorious and sophisticated era in Brazil music. Disco E Cultura: Vol. 2 brings 15 tracks of the funkiest Brazilian music from the '70s and '80s. Soul and funk were taking the world by storm in the 1970s. Brazilians developed their own sound by combining influences from funk and soul music from abroad to create something uniquely Brazilian. Featuring Jorge Ben, Almir Ricardi, Guilherme Arantes, Marcos Valle, Sandra Sá, Tony Bizarro, Viva Voz, Hanna, Marilia Barbosa, Tony Bizarro, Coral Som Livre, Ana Maria E Mauricio, Djalma Dias, Inema Trio, and Jeremias. 180g vinyl in deluxe hard-cardboard sleeve cover with obi.
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MAR 085LP
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Private pressings have always been objects of demand and research by record collectors. In most cases, print runs were no more than 300 copies, and despite the total lack of recognition, this movement can be seen as a countercurrent act to the mass music industry. Private presses are non-commercial print runs distributed as a promotion or sold at concerts. This was the case of Belair that, in 1980, recorded and sold the album Relax, You're Soaking In It at their own risk and distributed it in the San Francisco area. At the time, 1000 copies were pressed, which have become rare and highly desirable for collectors. Deluxe hard-cardboard sleeve cover. 180g vinyl, plus obi.
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MAR 099EP
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Both from Porto, keyboard wizard and Azar Azar mastermind -- Sérgio Alves -- and veteran and pioneer DJ -- Pedro Tenreiro -- join forces on The Bam Jam Band. Designed for the dancefloor without any worries about the bpm ruling the world, The Bam Jam Band celebrates disco, jazz, and funk fusion in a post-house way. Theme / Don't go away is the first single of this imaginary band, featuring local heroes Pedro Ferreira (bass) and Kiko (vocals). Download card included.
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MAR 095LP
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Mad About Records officially reissues super rare private press Quintessence's 1981 LP. With every famous jazz recording, many others remained on the shelf of oblivion without ever receiving the recognition they deserved, and this is the case of Quintessence. Ron Ancrum, with George Sovak, David Gaedeke, Winston Johnson, and Steve Muse recorded an exceptional and fundamental album of '80s jazz. If you are into Fender Rhodes, this is an LP to be collected. Deluxe hard-cardboard sleeve cover. 180g vinyl. Includes obi and download card.
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MAR 080LP
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Majoie Hajary is an atypical musician, born in Paramaribo (Suriname) to Indian parents and raised in Amsterdam. In 1970, in France, accompanied by the best jazz musicians and with arrangements by Roger Guerin, she recorded La Passion Selon Judas. The result was an incredible fusion of psych, funk, Indian and jazz elements -- deep religious jazz in the vein of Jef Gilson. Deluxe hard-cardboard sleeve cover. 180g-vinyl with obi.
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MAR 087EP
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For the first time on 7", the reissue of rare groove masterpiece "El Bobo." Jazz-funk, disco, fusion and soul sounds from lesser-known American producer, arranger and key player Webster Lewis. His career started working alongside Stanton Davis, Tony Williams, and George Russell -- very much driven by super creative jazz piano playing. But, like many of his generation, he ended up in Europe as record deals in the US were getting harder to come by in the straight jazz world. So he ended in Oslo, where he made music for TV and one super cult album recorded live at Club 7. Webster had broken through at a time when The Headhunters and the rise of disco were fusing -- and as such, he became the go-to guy for arrangements, production and that magic coat of boogie jazz glitter! Several albums were signed to Epic, and some classic work with Gwen McCrae, Merry Clayton, Lamont Dozier, and Alton McClain. On the B-side is The Spirit Of Atlanta's "Freddie's Alive and Well." A cut from the album The Burning of Atlanta by The Spirit of Atlanta, a studio project produced by Tommy Stewart and Clarence Carter. "Freddie's Alive and Well" is the answer song to Curtis Mayfield's "Freddie's Dead" and is a huge funk classic.
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MAR 096LP
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A rare album, Fisher was originally released on the Nentu label in 1976. Think Grant Green meets Eddie Hazel. This LP has it all: gorgeous soul jazz, wahed-out fuzz rock, dirty, head-nodding funk rhythms. It's a monster psychedelic soul-funk instrumental album. This is less jazzy than the Third Cup and The Next One Hundred Years, released by Chicago's Cadet label and more cosmic psych funk across both sides and gets super exploratory and trippy. 180g vinyl in deluxe hard-cardboard sleeve cover with obi.
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MAR 089EP
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The '70s funky Northern soul masterpiece by New York-born soul singer Judy Freeman is reissued for the first time on 7". Ted Taylor was chronically unappreciated throughout his career. "Somebody's Always Trying" is a magnificent uptempo dance floor filler with a pounding rhythm, powerful drums, rocking horns and a great frantic, exasperated vocal.
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MAR 077LP
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One of the greatest musicians in the history of Brazilian music. Conductor, composer, arranger, band leader and, without a doubt, one of Brazil's most brilliant sax and flute players. In 1968, Paulo Moura brought together a notable group from the country's jazz and instrumental music to record the album Mensagem. He walked between African rhythm and American and European avant-garde, transforming the Brazilian soul. Licensed by Halina Grynberg. LP deluxe edition, 180g vinyl. Features hard cardboard cover and obi. Download card included.
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MAR 091EP
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Los Sonidos De FM's "Tema De Los Adolescentes," one of the all-time grooviest slices of Latin soul, was buried as the B-side of a very lightweight and downright forgettable instrumental. Los Sonidos De FM was a studio group that was the official house backing band for RCA Mexico, who released a few instrumental LPs between 1969 and 1975. Sola was a Mexican singer who released the Un Muñeco de Madera LP, but sadly, there isn't much information about her. However, this track was written and arranged by the Spaniard Manuel Alejandro, who explores funky Afro-Cuban rhythm. Sola's vocals are the most powerful here, seeing this track into psychedelic territory.
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MAR 079LP
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Killer French boogie, jazz-funk album by the prolific arranger/composer Christian Gaubert, featuring some of the key musicians of the French jazz scene of the '70s. French soul masterpiece with the rare groove classic "Sweet Maryline" and "Sweet and Fool Like a Child" is beautifully reissued here and remastered from the original master tapes. LP deluxe edition on 180g vinyl. Includes hard cardboard cover plus obi.
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MAR 093EP
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Recorded in 1980, only 500 copies of this 7" were pressed, making the original extremely rare -- finally, Mad About Records presents this reissue.
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MAR 092LP
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Space Trip is a cult record released in 1973 on the legendary Amigo catalog, the longest-running independent label in Sweden. This amazing spiritual jazz-funk/fusion LP was very hard to find. Finally available again, fully licensed and remastered, with original artwork. This album is a killer one in its entirety, with no fillers. Some of the best spiritual jazz on record! 180g vinyl with hard cardboard cover and OBI.
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MAR 073LP
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300 MPH is the debut album by Namaz. It was originally released in 1981 by the German group led by guitarist Werner Goos. Jazz fusion at its best with a Latin-Brazilian touch. 180 gram vinyl. Includes OBI and digital download card.
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MAR 082LP
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Stunning private press album from 1981 by Minas Gerais singer-songwriter. Fernando Oly is a musician who was part of Lô Borges' band and took part in the recording of the album Via Láctea in 1979. He placed one of his compositions among the album's tracks: "Chuva na Montanha," whose original version was also included on Tempo Prá Tudo. 180 gram vinyl. Includes OBI as well as replica of the original insert and download card.
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MAR 084LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1983. Leila Pinheiro is a legendary Brazilian singer, songwriter, and pianist. Over her 41-year career, she has released over 20 albums, showcasing her musical versatility and creativity. Her debut album, Leila Pinheiro, included the boogie anthem "Tudo em cima," which featured the participation of renowned musicians such as Tom Jobim, Ivan Lins, Francis Hime, João Donato, and Lincoln Olivetti. In 1970, Leila began her piano studies under the guidance of the legendary Guilherme Coutinho. As part of celebrating the 40th anniversary of this important milestone in Brazilian music, Mad About Records presents a worldwide vinyl reissue for the first time. Gatefold LP deluxe edition 180g. Vinyl plus hard cardboard cover and obi.
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MAR 070LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1981. An essential album for lovers of Brazilian boogie. During the 1970s, Marcos Valle moved to the US, tired of living under the repressive military dictatorship in Brazil. He collaborated with musicians like Leon Ware and Chicago in Los Angeles. Upon returning to Brazil in the 1980s, he recorded Vontade de Rever Você where he explored all the musical influences he had received in the US, particularly boogie, soul, and funk. For this recording, he collaborated with musicians such as Sivuca, Peter Cetera from Chicago, Robson Jorge, and José Roberto Bertrami from Azymuth. LP deluxe edition 180g. Vinyl plus hard cardboard cover, obi, and download card.
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MAR 074LP
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Reissue for the first time worldwide, originally released in 1981. Grupo Medusa was one of the best instrumental bands in Brazil during the '70s and '80s, blending jazz, African influences, and traditional Brazilian rhythms. Formed by Chico Medori, Claudio Bertrami, Amilson Godoy, and Heraldo do Monte. Gatefold; 180 gram vinyl; hard cardboard cover + obi.
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MAR 075LP
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Reissue for the first time worldwide, originally released in 1976. Jazz funk masterpiece. For every celebrated record in jazz, soul, and related music, there are probably thousands more with all the genius for which widespread recognition never came or was delayed. In 1976, Dana Kaproff released one of the most wanted jazz-funk albums recorded in Los Angeles. A jazz fusion record for the discerning connoisseur. Tight drums and well-programmed synths. Excellent production and recording. Fans of '70s Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Weather Report, funky library records... heads up. 180 gram vinyl; hard cardboard cover + obi; includes download card.
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MAR 076LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1976. Spirale is one of the essential recordings of Eastern European modal jazz. The masterpiece recorded by Paul Weiner, a pianist from Timisoara, a city in Romania, has been transformed into a cult LP and not just because it is a source of samples. 180 gram vinyl; hard cardboard cover + OBI.
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MAR 066LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1979. French drummer and jazz musician/composer Daniel Bechet dedicated Songs To My Father to his father, the famous sax/clarinet player Sydney Bechet. The only LP from Sydney Bechet's son is a hidden treasure. The base is a solid fusion and jazz funk sound. Still, the mellow and soulful moment is wonderfully groovy with arrangements reminding George Duke's albums, or Cortex plenty of funky Fender Rhodes. 180 gram vinyl; hard cardboard cover + OBI.
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MAR 078LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1983. A lost '80s groover from Bay Area soulster Fats Gaines is stepping out here with vocalist Zorina London. Fats Gaines was a jazz musician and orchestra leader born in Kansas, who had a significant presence in the San Francisco Bay music scene from the early 1950s to the first half of the 1980s. He experimented with various musical genres throughout his career, including rhythm and blues, soul, funk, and disco, but he always maintained the guiding presence of jazz in his music. His debut on record occurred in 1952, and although he had a prolific career as a live musician, his discography output was relatively limited and scattered. He recorded only half a dozen singles until 1983, which can be attributed to various reasons, including the volatile nature of the music industry and the difficulty in finding record labels willing to record jazz and other less popular musical genres. Despite his lack of commercial recognition, Fats Gaines is remembered by many as a talented saxophonist and orchestra leader who significantly contributed to the San Francisco Bay music scene. His music and legacy continue to be appreciated by jazz fans worldwide. Louisiana born and creed: Zorina spent her formative years in San Francisco Hunter Point district. She aspired to be an all-around entertainer; though her parents couldn't afford dance lessons, she hung around dance schools until the opportunity arose to show her dancing ability. Soon thereafter, she began dancing with various troupes and graduated as a leading dancer-choreographer for KEMO channel 20's variety program. She also began modelling professionally and won the Top Bay Area Model Award and the Knights of Honor Beauty Pageant in 1972. Also, during this time, she began working at San Francisco's Playboy Club, hoping for more opportunities and exposure. Besides her dancing ability, she exhibited her singing and acting abilities as well, with notables Carol Channing, comedian Prof. Irwin Corey and songstress Randy Crawford. Currently, Zorina continues her career as a singer, actress, and human rights activist in Taiwan. Under exclusive license by Carolyn London.
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2024 repress, blue vinyl. Reissue, originally released in 1971. This isn't just a seminal album. It is an estuary. All the black rivers that would form Brazilian funk/hip-hop flow through it. Led by Paulista pianist Salvador Silva Filho -- Dom Salvador -- Som, Sangue, e Raça from 1971, one year after the explosion of Tim Maia on the scene, catalyzed the bossa nova and jazz background of its leader with the rhythm and blues of its members like saxophonist Oberdã Magalhães, nephew of samba-enredo master Silas de Oliveira and future leader of Banda Black Rio, who since the group Impacto 8 (which had, among others, Robertinho Silva on drums and Raul de Souza on trombone) had already been trying to reconcile MPB with Stevie Wonder and James Brown. Add to all this a mixture of samba, Nordestino accent, and even the black side of the Jovem Guarda represented by the authorial presence of Getúlio Cortes (older brother of Gerson King Combo, the James Brown "cover") in "Hei! Você". Alongside these elements and the presence of Rubão Sabino (bass), who still called himself "Rubens", drummer Luis Carlos (another member of Black Rio), the record enlists the trumpet and flugelhorn of symphonic musician Darcy in place of the original Barrosinho (yet one more founder of Black Rio), who was traveling during the recording but would end up being a leading force of the band. The album Som, Sangue e Raça paves the way for future generations of musicians and producers of the Carioca scene at the beginning of the 1970s. The lyrics that dealt with the question of race and the explosive fusion of samba, soul, jazz, and funk, elaborated by Dom Salvador and his troupe, Abolição, established the bases for the development of new sounds and tendencies in Brazilian music. 180 gram vinyl; deluxe hard-cardboard sleeve; OBI; resealable outer sleeve.
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