this volume caribbean rare groove is an invitation to discover music from the cultural mix of the islands and countries located on the caribbean sea. from haiti to the bahamas via the french west indies, this journey explores the traditional rhythms of soca, calypso or biguine that musicians such as gordon henderson, max cilla or the group skah-shah have skilfully blended with soul, funk or disco influences, creating a unique groove with multiple facets. have a good trip!

the esence from gut’s dj sets compiled on double vinyl.

the esence from gutÕs dj sets compiled on cd.

it was 1975 and a mere 24 years since ike turner lit the blue touch paper on rock n roll with the incendiary rocket 88 , when a small independent record company emerged from a couple of second-hand record stores in london. it was just before the fuse was lit on another stage in the rock n roll story with the emergence of punk rock and chiswick records helped strike the match - commencing with the release of the count bishops speedball ep. with the same people at its head, the label evolved into ace records and they are proud to be celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2005. ace has become the leading in-depth catalogue company in the world and has issued a vast amount of the best and most important music released in the us from the time of that first ike turner recording to the launch of their own company. that crucial period forms the core of the extensive ace catalogue. they have often wandered off this central path, with excursions into world music, some home-made recordings of local acts and have investigated beat music from belfast to tokyo. but it is at the heart and soul of rock n roll that you will find ace putting out that wild and frantic, deep and romantic, funky and punky music that will sure nuff turn you on!