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Discovered by BBC Introducing, Olly Toomey aka Tutankhamun is about to release his first album. The British multi-instrumentalist and singer gathered inspirations with a 70’s groove to create this new EP. ‘Ask Me again’ is a dreamy pop tune infused with psychedelic sounds. The blend of tropes of 60s/70s disco music added to the delayed singing explores surreal realms. Enter a captivating and colourful audio bubble where the mind can get lost to follow its purest fantasies.

Tutankhamun

Ask Me Again

Tutankhamun - Ask Me Again

Pierre Barouh - Samba Saravah

It is hard to believe we are now up to Volume 6 of our renowned Record Club series. Curating these compilations, where we share our latest musical discoveries and old favourites from the global stage, is always a labour of love. 

When one of our most revered artists offered us the chance to include a digital exclusive track we of course jumped at the chance. As expected, what we received blew us away and we knew it had to be the lead single from the compilation. 

Hearing the Swedish outfit Sven Wunder for the first time is as refreshing as an ice-cold Limoncello after an Italian meal. One of those artists that feel instantly familiar like an old friend, yet simultaneously fresh and new. Having released three stunning albums adored by a rapidly growing fanbase, and a host of critical acclaim from the likes of the New York Times, Pitchfork and the Quietus to name just a few, the expectation of what is to come next from this wonderfully unique artist is palpable. 

‘Easy Going’ is a digital exclusive for our Mr Bongo Record Club Vol.6 compilation. The track was previously pressed to a limited edition 7” on Piano Piano Records that sold out within 24hrs, so the demand for a digital version is high. ’Easy Going' sounds like it would be at home on a lost Brazilian Trilha Sonora Original Da Novela (original TV Soundtrack From The Novel). Sven has assembled beautifully orchestrated strings that swirl over bubbling keys, snappy drums, and calls on a harmonica to take the role as the lead instrument.

Sven Wunder - Easy Going

A little Edit low res  only 96kbps. Will be out on wax on the Record Store day Boxset for Moton Records Inc.

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Brian Bennett - Solstice

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Surfboard (1965 Version)

Kelenkye Band - Jungle Music

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Jacuzzi Jazz

Order on vinyl / CD or digital formats: https://bbemusic.lnk.to/J-Jazz
In the years following World War Two, Japan developed one of the most insatiable, dynamic and diverse markets for jazz. For a crucial period of little over a decade – from the late 1960s to the early 1980s – Japanese jazz culture progressed at an astonishing rate, producing an extraordinary array of artists, recordings and record labels that created some of the most forward thinking and impressive jazz to be committed to tape. This amazing journey is explored on ‘J Jazz’.
This compilation from BBE uncovers some of the most sought after and rare material from this period and pulls together key artists who shaped the post-war modern jazz scene in Japan.

‘J Jazz’ includes obscure and sought after rarities like the bass-driven power jazz of Koichi Matsukaze’s ‘Earth Mother’, the holy grail rarity of Aizawa Tohru Quartet’s ‘Dead Letter’ and the loping majesty of Takeo Moriyama’s ‘North Wind’. This collection takes the listener into deep spiritual jazz, post-modal impressionism and fierce dance-floor fusion with material from artists and composers whose names are generally only known to committed collectors of Japanese jazz. Fumio Karashima, Mitsuaki Katayama, Takeo Moriyama and Kiyoshi Sugimoto are among the names featured on an album aiming to shed a little light on the shadowy world of Japanese jazz clubs, tucked away in the neon backstreets. This music demands a wider audience and BBE are excited to deliver a landmark compilation, lifting the veil on this wonderful and mysterious area of the global jazz catalogue.

None of the tracks featured on ‘J Jazz’ have ever received an official release outside Japan before. The albums the tracks are taken from are extremely hard to find and often fetch huge sums on the collector’s circuit. Originally pressed in small numbers on independent and private labels such as Union, Johnny’s Disk, Whynot, ALM and VAP, these tracks are now available for everyone to enjoy.

Compiled by Tony Higgins and Mike Peden, both long-time collectors of Japanese jazz, ’J Jazz’ brings together the very best in modern jazz from Japan, recorded during a critical period of musical and cultural transition that saw composers and musicians not only assert a new artistic identity but also create a lasting musical legacy.

Eiji Nakayama – Aya’s Samba

Sean Gorham AKA Sean Innit has been a club and bar DJ since the very early 90's. 
His love of music has seen him work in various roles in the music industry through the years with releases on several labels including Moton and co-founding Midnight Riot alongside long term colleague Yam Who?.

During his time working with Yam Who? theyhave worked together on a large catalog of records including artists such as the legendary NYC band Odyssey and the godfather of Neo Soul; Amp Fiddler.

Sean is also well known as a vinyl head and was formerly a familiar face behind the counter at London's Love Vinyl record store in its early years, where he was often found spinning in-stores and club nights alongside some of the world's most prestigious DJs including Roger Sanchez, DJ Pierre, Gilles Peterson John Morales and UK's finest and much missed Phil Asher. 

You can mainly catch him playing eclectic sets on a selection of London's audiophile systems including his residency at Mad Cats in Shoreditch where his custom built Public Fidelity sound system resides, as well as regularly guesting at the world famous BBE store.

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