Tried and tested method for a bit of December romance, flip this Ramsey Lewis and flip a few pancakes to go with it. Job done, guaranteed! US Cadet original with punchhole, vinyl is solid EX.

If you favour Bad Santa to Frosty the Snowman this is your X-mas pick. Including the famous Run DMC sample of Back Door Santa. Love the bluesy southern soul sound mixed with christmas bells. Hard to find original US c...

Mega rare Brasilian 60s release with some fine spiritual vibes from carnival season but not the typical soundscape of carneval in Rio. Pretty unique stuff on a label (Mocambo) I have never seen before. Writing on labe...

Mastermind composer and arranger Lalo Schifrin is back in Rio and the result is an exceptional bossa nova / bossa jazz record. Highlight are a brilliant version of Jobim's Samba De Uma Nota So, Ouca and Boato but it i...

Essential Jorge Ben release with Pais Tropical, Taj Mahal, Os Alquimistas and obviously his famous dancer Mas Que Nada. Plenty of goodies for playing out. Rare US original on Island in strong VG+ condition.

Rare eighties MPB release by one of Sao Paolo's most underrated singers. Really liking the jazzy Deus Ta Vendo. Brazilian original with unplayed vinyl, cover with the lightest of edge wear from NM.

Very popular European Bossa Nova / Latin Jazz record with a lovely upbeat version of Tristeza, drum break action on Funky Experience and batucada heat on Samba Blim. Nicest condition with unplayed vinyl.

Minty copy of this essential recording that holds what I rate as one of the best Ramsey Lewis compositions ever, Collage. Samped notoriously but it just is a wonderful jazz funk piece. Great version of Slippin Into Da...

Whenever Dieter Reith is involved expect a slice of funkyness and this one is no different. Other hot names involved here are Mats Björklund and Bill Ramsey. Check There's Nothing New. Strong EX condition.

The rarest Stereo Gold Award Soul Hits release with Leo Muller's self penned Cyclone Blues and Two Hour Night Rider. Both are good but I am really hearing the smooth soul cover of Woman's Gotta Have It.

European / Canadian only disco release with massive dancefloor fun in Feel The Need / Fa La La that sounds ace played out. Near mint condition vinyl, cover with sticker remains but still looks fresh. German 1st pressi...

Minty fresh copy f this in-demand US disco / boogie classic with Do A Dance For Love and I Don't Know What I'd Do (If You Ever Left Me) both massive tunes. Yet another Shadybrook masterpiece. NM condition vinyl and co...

Whenever famed jazzmen takes on big classical compositions you never know what to expect. Half the time you are in for an average productions but I must state that is not one of them. Dutchman Jan Huydts is backed by ...

Fans of funky experimental jazz, this is a must have item. Paying dues to Bud Powell there are a few straight jazz pieces but the real winners in my ears are the abstract Hallucinations and Un Poco Loco. Fantastic stu...

Recommende ECM release used by Dilla for Slum Village Reunion but pretty much an overall enjoyable listen that moves from experimental to mellow jazz. Abercrombie is backed by Jan Hammer and Jack De Johnette so little...

Must have Dutch funk dancer on brilliant extended version that will win you over for sure. Take a listen to the synth solos on this baby. Rare and recommended.

Scarce 5 track Italo / Disco EP packed with heat for the dancefloor. Dutch only release that always was a pretty hard record to turn over. Listen to Worlds Tine for a feel of the direction here. Cover is solid EX, rec...

Cracking affair by the Australian vibes player Jack Brokensha including the in-demand Boogaloo and a great version of A Taste Of Honey. Original Contrast Mono pressing in decent EX condition. Cover with promo sticker ...

Off the radar big band funkster with great takes of Hancock's Maiden Voyage and Chick Corea's Spain but don't miss Koopmann's own compositions. Check the funky Snow White Wing. Near perfect NM condition vinyl and cover.

Another rare indie label big band recording out of Germany keeping thing funky. Some renowned names in Frank Loef (MPS) and Jürgen Seefelder (Azymuth) taking part. Listen to Guajira In My Soul for starters. NM conditi...