One of the most influential and underground Hammond organists of the 1960's was "Big" John Patton as he was then known. If it was the groove that you wanted Patton was your Man and he made several albums for the legendary Blue Note label, many of which went on to sell for eye watering prices. As his style went out of favor, some of the recordings never saw the light of day until almost 20 years later and at the same time Patton slipped into the background. He resurfaced in the 1980s and went into the studio. Among his albums Soul Connection, originally released in 1983 on Nilva Records has now been re-released on what many consider to be the Re-Issue Label of these times; Jazz Room Records.


Patton had a strong band with him on this record. Avant Garde trombonist Grachan Moncur III fits in just nicely with some funky lines and solo's. Acid jazz Guitar Hero Melvin Sparks rides in the all important funk grooves but the revelation has to be saxophonist Grant Reed, who you may know from the Jazz Room Release of "Shamek Farrah & Folks" and who was a mainstay of the Mongo Santamaria set up. Jazz Exile Alvin Queen has been part of the sound set ups of Junior Mance, Stanley Turrentine and Charles Tolliver, among others.
The whole album sounds as if it was laid down in a Rudy Van Gelder session in the mid 60's and then languished in a vault somewhere, waiting until the fan base had returned. That time is now, this is a Funky Organ Groove with a Spiritual Soul Swing!

JOHN PATTON - SOUL CONNECTION

AMPLITUDES - Dimanche Café n°025

Double header from Jazz Room Records with two superb jazzy versions of Club Classics by Japan's Cruisic:
Side A is the legendary Brazilian Club Jazz track by Azymuth given a cosmic keyboard revitalisation. Samba style heat and the cool of the contemporary jazz beat merge to breathe a whole new life into this Soul Boy classic.
The Flip is a Jazz Dance version of the 1989 release "Pacific" by Manchester Acid House ravers 808 State. Watch the dancefloor fill from the first jazzbeat!
The singles are now changing hands for 3 figures (if you can find one!), now put together on one fantastic release.

CRUISIC - JAZZ CARNIVAL

Tracklist
Jamael Dean - When There Is No Sun
Sven Wunder - Jazz At Night
Ryo Kawasaki - Joni
Donald Byrd - Chisto Redentor (Live in Detroit, 1978)
Greg Foat - The Dreaming Jewels
Teruo Nakamura Rising Sun Band - Gemini Rising
Masao Nakajima Quartet - Tell Me A Bedtime Story
Nicholas Payton - Fall
Greg Foat & Aleksi Heinola & Teemu Åkerblom - Catnip Dreams
Badge Époque Ensemble - Don’t Touch A Hair On His Head
Leland Whitty - Awake
September Sun – Morning Song

Image: Donald Byrd

Jazz at Night

Funky Beats Version of the B&G Rhythm Balearic Jazz Classic coming soon on a 45 from Jazz Room Records!

AFLEX COMBO - HIBAROS

Set to ignite dance floors and elevate spirits worldwide: "Umoja (Joaquin's Sacred Rhythm Dub)" is New York City house music royalty Joaquin Joe Claussell’s rework of the title track from Italian jazz maestro Nicola Conte’s latest album Umoja.

Claussell’s trademark brand of deep, afrofuturist house combines with the spiritual jazz dance magic of Conte’s original for an extended mix of ecstatic club music, teasing the wider release of Nicola Conte - Umoja (Joaquin Joe Claussell’s Sacred Rhythm Music & Cosmic Arts Dubs): 10 tracks of comprehensive rearrangements - featuring additional percussion, guitars, keyboards, synthesizers and drum programming - whereby Claussell excavates the source music, re-recording many of its parts under the auspices of his Sacred Music & Cosmic Arts banner.

Claussell's collaboration with Nicola Conte and Far Out Recordings helps mark the label’s 30th anniversary, as Claussell joins fellow producers such as Theo Parrish, Ron Trent, Kenny Dope and 4hero in remixing music from the label’s catalogue.

Nicola Conte - Umoja (Joaquin Joe Claussell Sacred Rhythm Music & Cosmic Arts Remixes) releases on double vinyl LP, CD and digitally on 28th June 2024 on Far Out Recordings.

Umoja (Joaquin Joe Claussell Sacred Rhythm Music & Cosmic Arts Remixes)

Nicola Conte - Umoja (Joaquin's Sacred Rhythm Dub)

Announcing the lead single from Dora Morelenbaum’s forthcoming debut solo album, Pique. ‘Caco’ is a perfect representation of the musical vibrancy and creativity that has reached a new boiling point in Brazil. Tapping into the country’s long lineage of musical brilliance, Dora explores new sounds, colours and textures to build bridges between tradition and modernity. Fuelled by funk, guided by MPB, with jazz roots and indie pop energy, ‘Caco’ is the embodiment of everything that is exciting about Rio’s new generation of artists.

A member of the Latin Grammy award-winning band, Bala Desejo, Dora’s previous solo single and EP have laid the foundations for this hotly anticipated debut album. Imaginative, animated yet intrinsically soulful, ‘Caco’ became one of the favourites from her recent solo tour and is a taste of what to expect on the LP. A record that features a whole host of this new generation of Brazilian artists with an injection of Ana Frango Elétrico magic on co-production.

The track sweeps in with a swell of hazy Rhodes stabs and filtered choral harmonies led by Dora’s enchanting vocal prowess. Breaking into a sparkling jazz-funk groove, the pace soon reduces to a simmer as Dora strides across the seafront with the swagger of summer. A voice that washes away any lingering discontent as each new phrase laps up over you. Whistles carry across the wind, guitars strut alongside, with a backdrop of horns to add further colour to the palette. As the track reaches its climax, the energy builds from bubbling to boiling, entrancing to electrifying, fused with an indie pop sentiment that firmly places ‘Caco’ in the here and now.

A collage of musical references across eras and genres, ‘Caco’ pieces together the puzzle with a bright new picture at play.

Dora Morelenbaum - Caco

Soaring further forth into the stratosphere of contemporary Brazilian jazz-funk, Caixa Cubo's newest single "Jureta" gives us another glimpse into the mystical realm of their new album "Modo Avião" (Airplane Mode).

On “Jureta” Caixa Cubo’s infectious joy of playing acts as a kind of jazz ‘gamification’. A dreamy 90’s video game-esque world, in which João Donato and Azymuth watch on approvingly from the grand castle of Brazilian groove. 

Born from over 14 years of musical camaraderie, “Jureta” features the Fender Rhodes and synth wizardry of Henrique Gomide, Noa Stroeter’s swinging Brazilian bass magic and João Fideles’ intricate drum and percussion mastery.

Modo Avião, featuring "Jureta," releases on 15th November, 2024, via Far Out Recordings. Available on vinyl LP, CD, and digital platforms.
This November Caixa Cubo embark on a European tour, with performances in the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands and France.

Caixa Cubo - Jureta

Bridging past and future, and blending nostalgia with modernity, Julia Mestre’s musical universe expands with the first single ‘Sou Fera’ from her upcoming album. The Brazilian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music producer, who won a Latin Grammy as part of the brilliant Bala Desejo, is gearing up to unveil a new project that reaffirms her distinctive sound and aesthetics. Embarking on a new road trip, Julia ventures into uncharted territories with this new single. The track, infused with a road-inspired rhythm, was produced by Julia herself alongside Gabriel Quinto, Gabriel Quirino, and João Moreira.

Sun-drenched Balearic airiness mixed with a relaxed Brazilian boogie groove and city pop sensibilities, ‘Sou Fera’ is rich in the halcyon warmth of a beloved ‘80s mixtape. Julia’s breezy vocal timbre navigates a fusion of inﬂuences, including Brazilian icons Rita Lee and Marina Lima, British singer-songwriter Sade and contemporary Brazilian artist, Ana Frango Elétrico. Synth-laden melodies and walking bass, alongside Julia's light and sensual vocal delivery are a sweet taster to the magic of the forthcoming long player.

With its strong ‘80s inﬂuence balanced by contemporary elements, ‘Sou Fera’ captures the transition between the aesthetics of ARREPIADA and the new directions explored in the upcoming album. “The single embodies duality: outwardly, we exude strength and resilience, while inwardly, we are constantly healing and reinventing ourselves. I wanted to reﬂect this ‘wild woman’ spirit—her sensitivity and determination, always chasing dreams,” Julia explains.

“‘Sou Fera’ was created on the road, living the touring life. It reﬂects the present moment—the experience of being constantly in motion, discovering new cultures and places, but also dealing with the solitude and introspection that this lifestyle brings”, Julia elaborates.

Julia Mestre - Sou Fera

check out the tracklist and more info here: http://www.waxpoetics.com/music/mixtape/lincoln-olivetti-2-brazilian-disco-don-aor-ace-1975-1997/

Lincoln Olivetti 2  Brazilian Disco Don & A.O.R. Ace 1975 - 1997

Mama Pe'ela Su'ure

Mam Pe'ela Su'ure

Florence Adooni - Mam Pe'ela Su'ure

Far Out Recordings was founded in 1994 by London DJ and record producer Joe Davis. His longstanding and insatiable passion for Brazilian music, fuelled by his initial love of the jazz, funk and soul ubiquitous on the Rare Groove scene in 1980s London, took him to Brazil first as a teenager. It was there that his enthusiasm for record-collecting led him to some of his musical heroes and the eventual formation of musical bonds and close friendships. Joe’s early discoveries led to him becoming the UK’s foremost authority on Brazilian music, much of it little-known here before his enthusiastic endorsements began to ring out across the music scene. This led to the inevitable, and the keen young music fan and DJ with an entrepreneurial flair founded Far Out Recordings.

The label’s aim from the start has been to bring the sound of Brazil to the world – to showcase the history and culture of a land bursting with creativity and energy – from the classic to the cutting edge. There have been numerous releases from both new and established Brazilian artists including legends such as Azymuth, Joyce, Marcos Valle, Arthur Verocai, The Ipanemas, Sabrina Malheiros, Clara Moreno and Binario, to name a few. 

Far Out also releases music from musicians and producers around the world who share the label’s appreciation for Brazilian music and culture. Alongside Brazilian music, the label is also well known for its longstanding association with underground dance music, having collaborated with some of the most acclaimed and accomplished electronic producers of our times. This had led to a rich plethora of pioneering and innovative dance and beats music, forging a future for the oft-neglected role of Brazil and its rhythms in the complex dance music diaspora of the UK and US, with 12" remixes and original productions from the likes of Theo Parrish, Mark Pritchard, 4hero, Dego, Andres, Marcellus Pittman, Kirk Degiorgio, Nicola Conte, A.D. Bourke, Henry Wu and Rick Willhite among many others.

Joe's crate-digging mentality has also been the driving force behind another crucial aspect of Far Out's work - unearthing forgotten masterpieces and once impossible to find records. This has led to reissues from the likes of Milton Nascimento and Roberto Quartin’s catalogue of lost gems, resulting in some of the finest Brazilian reissues you’re likely to find. While this remains a relatively small percentage of the label's output, every release is brought to you with the utmost love and care, ensuring painstaking perfection in the realms of sound, aesthetic and physicality.

Many of the artists on the Far Out roster regularly tour worldwide, playing across Europe, the USA and the Far East. Look out for them in your town, spreading the joy, the warmth and the restless creativity of Brazilian music and all that Far Out seeks to represent. “After more than twenty years of Far Out, we are only just beginning to realise our ambitions” surmises Joe. “We are still learning about production, recording and music, always.. and we are fortunate to be surrounded by the most exciting group of musicians and producers who are making consistently brilliant music. We are still intent on finding new stars, but we are immensely proud of what we have achieved so far and our formidable artist roster.”

"Brilliant British-Brazilian label" Daily Telegraph
"15 years of the excellent Far Out" Word
"The original and the best, Far Out has never faltered" Gilles Peterson
"Excellent London-based Brazilian label" The Independent
"UK's leading Brazilian label" The Observer
"UK's foremost Brazilian record label" Clash

Nicola Conte - Umoja (Joaquin's Sacred Rhythm Dub)

Far Out Recordings

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