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After some delay, here it is: Rotary Connection Volume 2.

Recorded with vinyl on Technics 1210s, Urei 1620 mixer, Pioneer EFX1000 and a couple of turntable weights courtesy of the good people at Mastersounds UK.
I've decided to make the download available only as a WAV file - to maintain the highest quality audio. Don't ask me for an mp3!!

The first volume of this focused on Disco, and it had always been my intention to change it up for this edition. I've been in reflective mode this week, due to the passing of the legendary Frankie Knuckles, so it seemed timely to put out a mix - a tribute to the enduring legacy he helped birth. House.

Big thanks & respect to all the artists featured on the mix: DJ Nature, Max Graef, Inkswel, Linkwood, Moodymann, Rick Wade, Skylevel crew, Eddie C, Meikbar, Glenn Astro, and any one I missed (not intentional!) 

Thanks! 
Frank Booker / April 2014

Rotary Connection Volume Two

In Space

Blue Mystic

Sourcing rare records to reissue can involve meticulous research and years of digging, but then occasionally, Lady Luck smiles upon you. We don't think we would have ever heard of the Medium Wave Band if Gary from Mr Bongo hadn't known Wolverhampton-based record dealer, Steve Ward. Whilst offering Gary some records for sale, he remembered he had a spare copy of an old 7" single that he thought Gary might like. Steve didn't know much about the release and it had never been sold on Discogs. Looking at the record itself, it was minimalist in appearance and information, there wasn't much to go on other than that it was from the Birmingham area. The mystery drew us in…

The A-side, 'So Tender’, is a late-night, jazzy slow-jam, with beautifully sultry, soulful female vocals which sounded vaguely familiar. On listening to the B side, 'Games (Instrumental)’, you are rewarded with a superb example of Britfunk / independent UK jazz-funk. The pulsating, bass-led dancefloor groove and sensibility is a sound reminiscent of productions usually found on labels such as Elite, but the 7” was not released on a label, it was a private press by the band themselves. So who are the enigmatic The Medium Wave Band?

After some fruitful internet digging and correspondence, we got the answers. The band lineup featured Elliot Browne on guitar (lead & rhythm), Ron Lyseight on guitar (rhythm), Andrew Proverbs on keyboards, Tony Peart on drums, Paul Snook on bass, Linton Levy on saxophone, and surprisingly, the beautiful vocals we had been enjoying were those of Jackie Graham, a.k.a the hugely successful UK vocalist, Jaki Graham. Maybe best known for her pop hit with David Grant, 'Could It Be I'm Falling In Love', but also featuring on the cult classic track 'Fire In My Heart' by Escape From New York.

Influenced by artists and bands including George Benson, Ronnie Laws, Weather Report, George Duke, Ramsey Lewis, Azimuth and Chick Corea to name a few, the guys booked into a studio near the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham and recorded the two tracks that make up this 7”. Only 200 copies of the original 7" were ever pressed and were sold mostly in Birmingham at Summit Records by the band’s friend DJ Frenchi , and also at live shows. Despite its limited distribution channels, the record received solid support from fans and those in the music industry, including Morgan Khan of the influential record label Street Sounds. DJ and journalist, Lindsay Wesker, reviewed the release and this led to the band travelling to London for several radio interviews. They played live shows across the country, including at the prestigious Ronnie Scott's in London, and they supported both Shakatak and Weapon of Peace in Birmingham.

Thanks to all those involved bringing this release into fruition and for solving the mystery behind a wonderful Britfunk and UK soul record that could have otherwise been lost in the mists of time. We are delighted to see this obscure gem get another chance to shine.

The Medium Wave Band - Games (Instrumental)

Part Of: Digger EP
Catalog: LISZT392
Release Date: 13.12.2024
Buy Link: https://lisztomaniarec.bandcamp.com/album/digger

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