Artist: Tito Wun & Lorenzo Merluzzo
Format: 12" + digial
Released: February 2014

Tracklist:
1. Blessed By Tambourine 
2. Let Your Light Shine feat. Max Cole 
3. Sgt. Hermeto*
4. Drugs 
5. Mulsanne*
6. Rum Jam

*Additional Keys by Ruoy Yaw

Recorded at Treehouse Cologne

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Run - JamboAbi

Africa 45, number 9 - http://www.mrbongo.com/products/rail-band-mariba-yassah-les-ambassadeurs-du-motel-de-bamako-get-up-james-7

A. Rail Band - Mariba Yassah ft. Mory Kanté

One of Mali’s best known outfits, also known as Super Rail Band and the Bamako Rail Band. Led by the legendary Salif Keita. Their unique style came about as a result of the fusion of Afro-Latin-Jazz and traditional styles.

This track is super funky and tight from the first beat, with a catchy trumpet line running over the top and throughout. Mory Kanté features here on lead vocals.

Originally released on their album entitled ‘Super Rail Band Of The Buffet Hotel Del La Gare De Bamako, Mali - Rail Band’, in 1973 on RCAM. 

B. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako - Get Up James

Salif Keita becomes the subject of some unusual A-side/B-side drama here - he left Rail Band to join Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako! Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako are considered to be one of Africa’s greatest bands, assembled in the early 70’s in Mali.

This record is a James Brown cover with a psychedelic-West African twist. Loud and proud JB style call-and-response vocals, driving organ, drums and guitar.

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Mariba - Yasa

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cover artwork by Anne Isensee
http://www.anneisenseeanimation.com/

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For their second release @tiffs-joints look to Deoke a.k.a @daveexpansions, London DJ, producer and keys player in Andrew Ashong's live band. A Gregory Porter-esque bassline combines with driving percussion and soft jazz flute.

Read more & buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2017/03/22/premiere-deoke-kamby-version/
Listen on Youtube: bit.ly/kamby-version

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Deoke - Kamby Version (STW Premiere)

Recorded entirely on vintage analogue recording equipment packed into a disused garage in Leeds, the LP features the vocal talents of Gospel-inspired Soul singer Rachel Modest. Taken from The Magnificent Tape Band's forthcoming debut LP “The Subtle Art Of Distraction”, 'Danger' lays down an ominous groove with tuff hooks and a powerful vocal performance from Rachel Modest. 

The Magnificent Tape Band are the alter egos of ATA Records founders Neil Innes & Pete Williams, who were the creative driving force behind the debut album by The Sorcerers, for which they wrote and produced all the tracks as well as contributing bass and guitar performances. Sheffield born, Rachel Modest developed her unique vocal ability within the churches and gospel choirs of her local community. Now based in Leeds, she has developed a powerful and soulful vocal style that takes inspiration from artists such as Madeleine Bell, Dee Dee Warwick, Dusty Springfield and at times delivers a performance that resembles the falsetto of The Delfonics' William Hart.

Taking inspiration from the more abstract end of the Soul spectrum that has been a richly tapped vein for Hip-Hop producers, The Magnificent Tape Band aim to create an evocative tapestry of sound that pulls together Psychedelic Soul with British Library Music to create a distinctly dramatic sounding record. Recorded on original '60s equipment, using vintage instruments, "The Subtle Art Of Distraction" immediately brings to mind the more experimental Psychedelic Soul records of the late '60s and early '70s by incorporating a driving clavinet, loping drums, swirling organ, and vintage Mellotron alongside Rachel Modest's ethereal and powerful vocals.

The record is definitely one to watch out for if you're a fan of the Big Crown Records catalogue, The Sorcerers, Mulatu Astatke, or any form of Soul-inspired Hip-Hop.

“The Subtle Art Of Distraction” releases physically & digitally May 25, 2018 on ATA Records

Preorder Album: https://bit.ly/2LjGco1

The Subtle Art Of Distraction

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Exclusive Premiere: The Magnificent Tape Band "Danger" (ATA Records)

German DJ/producer David Hanke (best known for his long-standing work as Renegades Of Jazz) returns next week with a brand new 12"! Out 19th October via South London label Shapes of Rhythm, 'Der Kugelkreis' is home to two slices of what Hanke calls "Krauthaus" - deep, winding, psychedelic house music for the afterparty crew. Pure in conception and thoughtful in execution, both of these tracks are sure to be picked up by discerning DJs. Our pick is 'Permutation', a slow burner that dazzles with yearning chords, organic percussion and kaleidoscopic vocal cut ups.

Der Kugelkreis

PREMIERE: David Hanke - Permutation [Shapes of Rhythm]

Buy / stream the album 'Topology': https://orcd.co/topology

BBE Music presents the fourth release in their acclaimed J Jazz Masterclass Series: Topology by Makoto Terashita and Harold Land. Originally released in 1983 on the cult Aketa’s Disk label, Topology captures a surprising yet fascinating and engaging collaboration between a young Japanese jazz pianist and an elder American statesman of jazz.

Reissued by BBE Music for the first time since original release 36 years ago, Topology showcases the extraordinary compositional and playing skill of Makoto Terashita, the young pianist responsible for five of the album’s six tracks, alongside the confident and seasoned tones of Harold Land, respected US veteran sax player and former colleague of some of the leading jazz artists of the 50s, 60s and 70s including Max Roach, Clifford Brown, Gerald Wilson and Bobby Hutcherson.

By the time he came to record with Terashita in 1983, Land was in his mid-50s and had numerous album credits under his belt, including some twelve albums as leader. In contrast, Terashita was in his early 30s with just one album to his name, his stunning 1978 debut Great Harvest. Notwithstanding the apparent disparity in experience, the creative relationship they fostered is audibly evident in the wonderful music that was captured during the recording session.

Topology kicks off with ‘Dragon Dance’, an epic spiritual jazz tour de force elegantly ushered in by an extended solo piano introduction from Terashita. This track was chosen to open volume 2 of BBE’s universally praised ‘J Jazz’ compilation. The energy and impact of tracks like ‘Dragon Dance’ and the powerful bop of ‘Crossing’- both Terashitsa-penned numbers – is balanced by more nuanced and reflective tracks like Land’s own composition ‘World Peace’. In total, Topology presents the listener with a complete experience of two musicians from different generations and countries united in musical spirit.

A long out of print rarity known only to a handful of Japanese jazz collectors, Topology is now available once more, reissued for the first time as a 45rpm double 180g LP, featuring exact reproductions of the original artwork, obi strip and insert. It also comes with the original notes fully translated plus a new extended 3700 word essay by Tony Higgins. Topology is also available as a CD and across digital formats.

The J Jazz Masterclass Series is personally curated by Tony Higgins and Mike Peden and is dedicated to presenting the very finest in Japanese jazz. The series features rare and unreleased material presented in the highest quality reproductions of the original releases, fully licensed and authorised.

Makoto Terashita Meets Harold Land - World Peace

Two years after an acclaimed first album, Al Sunny and Favorite Recordings proudly present "Planets", carrying on their collaboration and bringing it to another level. 
Al Sunny is a young and talented singer/musician/composer emerging from the French soul music scene.

During his conservatory studies, he refined his knowledge and confirmed his desire to write and compose. He quickly matured the music that he truly loves, inspired by artists such as Tim Maia, America, Al Green, and Al Jarreau. Giving birth to the majority of his compositions through his guitar, he always seeks to bring his songs’ melody to the forefront.  
During his studies he kept experiencing live performing on different scenes and confirmed his choice for a musical career, while also meeting many brilliant musicians, including Florian  Pellissier, who later introduced him to Pascal Rioux and Favorite Recordings.

It resulted in 2017 in "Time to Decide" release, a dazzling first album establishing Al Sunny’s music and writing style, looking towards the 70s and 80s Westcoast movement, infused with Blue-Eyed-Soul, Pop and Folk flavors. Built on the same influences, "Planets" is made of 8 new  compositions  (including a  CD  and  digital  bonus), and is clearly a continuation of  its cadet, asserting Al Sunny’s talent and singing skills. Fully recorded live and analogic in  Paris, this  new  albumalso  stands  out  by  an impressivelevel  of  production, faithful to some  classics of the genre.
Mixing catchy melodies, soulful vocals, warm and heavy bass, strong beat and beautiful guitars and keyboards harmonies, "Planets" just perfectly meets the AOR and Modern-Soul golden era standards.

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Planets

[PREMIERE] Al Sunny - Should I

#006 - Friday 24th April 2020
Pt. 1 : Ramadan Special with Dangdut Banget (Basa Bongo/Zudrangma Records)
Recording from home : Bangkok, Thailand

Links: https://soundcloud.com/dangdut-banget


As Zudrangma Records HQ Store and Studio Lam both have to be closed due to COVID-19, we have decided to start up an online radio platform. From the forces of these two businesses combined comes "ZudrangLam Radio!"

This initiative is brought to life for all to still be able to listen to music from your favorite parties, DJs, bands, and friends of the Studio Lam and Zudrangma Records HQ Store. The radio show will be online as a mix every Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 6 PM Bangkok time, and will also be added to our archive to listen back at a later time ..
Enjoy and stay safe!

ZudRangLam Radio 006/1 : Ramadan Special with Dangdut Banget (Basa Bongo/Zudrangma) [24.04.20] part1

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