sonoras 54th digital release and 6th vinyl release *the remixers* was put together with selecting the best remixes of their past catalogue. each song selected has been chosen for its unique sound and with the best quality of production.

here comes the sun (1971) is an album by jazz singer-pianist nina simone, consisting of cover versions of songs by pop and rock musicians. it features songs recorded in the rca studios with a full orchestra and backing vocals. although simone covers songs by bob dylan and the beatles, among others, most of the versions feature arrangements substantially different from the original recordings. this is most clearly in the final song *my way*, which with its fast pacing rhythm deviates significantly from the usual interpretations. pressing on audiophile 180 gram vinyl.

top-remixes des 1990 er bleep-techno-klassikers -aftermath- von einem der derzeit besten produzentenduos der szene: ricardo villalobos & max loderbauer. das berliner duo schüttelt ein fast 20-minütiges minimal-bass-monster aus dem Ärmel und setzt mit der electro jazz version experimentell dort an, wo sein dub mix aufhört. limitierte 12- zum best-of-album -n.o.w is the time-, dessen ebenfalls limitiertes lp-boxset weitere remixes von lfo, morgen geist, special request, loco dice, mr scruff, u.v.a. enthält.

charles dickerson alias mono/poly veroeffentlicht endlich sein debuetalbum auf flying lotus angesagtem brainfeeder imprint. nach diversen kollaborationen mit thundercat oder dem hip hop-projekt flash bang grenada, zusammen mit busdriver und nocando, erscheint jetzt sein mit spannung erwartetes debuet *golden skies* eine fusion aus electronic, instrumentalem hip hop, jazz und bass. incl. thundercat, niki randa und mendee ichikawa von der band free moral agents. seit seiner 2011 veroeffentlichten ep manifestations zählen zu seinen fans auch radiohead und erykah badu, und zweifelsohne ist mono/poly einer der talentiertesten produzenten der vergangenen jahre. die vinyl-lp erscheint inklusive downloadcode.

soulful deep music. handstamped. mastered by salz. including protection cover. pettenhaeuser & ohlendorf celebrate their debut on 60hertz. as part of the live ensemble >open synth< they start their solo project with the >wechselwandler ep<. pat pettenhaeuser (aka biodub aka path) brings his knowhow as a producer and dj plus his deep understanding of grooves as drummer from noetics and delivers a deep pumping electronic basement. ole ohlendorf - the soundman - tweaks the keys as professional jazz piano player and adds melancholic soul and dub with his liveplayed rhodes and synthesizers. on the edge to dubtechno this ep enchants with its calm and hypnotic ambiences. wraped up in a handstamped cover each copy is unique.

if vocals of 90s acts like bjork and massive attack, to the choral of female crooners that came out of scandinavia in the 2000s hit a sweet spot, than the voice of gry bagoien will be a welcomed sound. here for scissors & thread, with the help of francis harris and jordan lieb (aka black light smoke), the danish singer debuts on the american label under her own name (rather than using her known gry alias). she delivers a four-track ep of smokey, abstract house music and throughout phantom power bagoien s voice sounds as though it s being projected through an oversized telephone speaker, either in a jazz club next to miles davis, a studio full of deep efdemin arrangements, in the wilderness at a swedish festival or lost in a cosmos of reverb and delay with fever ray.

drew lustman aka faltydl veröffentlicht sein neues album -in the wild- über ninja tune. aber es einfach -album- zu nennen, wäre zu kurz gegriffen. gemeinsam mit dem künstler chris shen versteht faltydl den namensgebenden begriff -in the wild- als katalysator zur räumlichen und technischen reproduzierbarkeit von sound und video

groove line records completes the summer schedule with the third 12” in our series of properly licensed rare disco / funk reissues. next up is another title from the collector’s holy grail, the brothers’ promo 12” for the 1976 album don t stop now. this features one of the most sought after instrumental tracks of the 1970 s, under the skin. a luscious disco orchestration with full horn and string sections playing alongside an infectious conga groove played and arranged by warren schatz and his band, the brothers. the second side has long versions of two tracks from the album, brothers theme and make love. both tracks have the same hallmark of luxurious string and brass sections as under the skin with the brothers providing the driving grooves and bhen lanzaroni coming to the fore with his keyboard skills. all groove line records releases are fully licensed and taken from the original master tapes, remastered by nick robbins at sound mastering, and cut by matt colton at alchemy (mastering engineer of the year 2013). all vinyl is heavy weight 180g manufactured optimal media in germany, one of the world’s finest pressing plants. groove line records cut no corners when making sure that each and every one of our releases has the highest quality performance possible. the next three 12s are due in the autumn. groove line records’ deluxe reissue of under the skin is an essential purchase for any serious disco, jazz or funk vinyl collector who demands the very best in quality vinyl pressings

in the six years since the release of their last full-length record, naomi shelton & the gospel queens have toured extensively, playing main stages at some of the most prestigious festivals in the world, including bonnaroo, the monterey jazz festival, montreal pop, and the ottawa blues festival. though seasoned veterans, these years of touring played a major role in the creation of the twelve songs that we are so delighted to offer to you, our beloved daptone family. presenting: cold world. the vinyl lp comes with download code included.

the shag edits hits volume 4 welcoming david glass, timmy p and twos tones to the roots for bloom roster. david brings a big hitter with tape deck with its mc sampled vocal, timmy s is drenched in sunshine for all the day parties this is sure to go off at and two s tones takes things on a jazz twist, with clever sampling but always that underlying groove that the roots for bloom label is known for. fans of the previous releases wont be dissapointed.

all it takes to distinguish a deep house release from all the others these days is the people involved behind it. in this case, and.id who has proven to be as comfortable as making techno for mobilee, viva music and 2020vision, as he is to produce elaborate jazz arrangements, covering electronic music songs with his jazz trio, is the man behind the first two original tracks for the taverna tracks imprint.

sold out -deleted - comprised of dego, kaidi tatham and bembe segue, the soulful sound of london s progressive musical brain center, this trio guides us towards a new dimension for modern soul music. their distinctive london-esque flair - a touch of melancholy in tone, contemplative yet hopeful lyrics, has enough groove to make every brain cell vibe. deborah jordan provides lead vocals. jordan is best known for her work with london-based avant garde jazz band, panacea. we trust you ll find the entire journey worth staying.

this is matthias vogts third installment on polytone recordings! with maintain he proves distinct feeling for musicality once more: as vogt is an accomplished jazz pianist, he is able to move easily between uplifting drive and harmonic substructures. the flip side deals with the welcoming of two illustrious remix artists to polytones roster: bleak and vince watson. bleak is renowned for having his musical output released on labels like delsin and deeply rooted house.

breathtaking contemporary spiritual jazz from south africa ... when tumi mogorosi composed this suite for jazz musicians and opera vocalists he had never heard the previous successful attempts by donald byrd, max roach or mary lou williams to combine these seemingly unfriendly aesthetics. tumi, born in 1987 and already an accomplished drummer on the joburg scene, was at the time studying music at the tshwane university of pretoria where he became close friends with opera singers working on the same campus. so unlike some of his us peers tumis beliefs are not religious.

welcome vinyl reissue of the rare and in-demand boogie classic *summer groove* by the joneses. originally released in 1981 on tiny us label good records, the 12 inch features the full eight and a half minute long moving on version of this magnificent soulful disco burner. big on the uks jazz-funk scene at the time as well as in the us, this super-cool grooving track still fills floors today with its soaring strings and vocals, hi-voltage guitars and pumping heavy bass. essential summer party jam - dont miss!

superb 12” reissue featuring three of trinidadian soul legend billy ocean’s greatest dancefloor tracks from the early 80s. side a features the six and half minute special disco version of ‘stay the night’ - a bass-heavy grooving funk monster with punchy horns and billy’s smooth vocals over the top. flip over for big frankie knuckles play ‘nights (feel like getting down)’, a pedigree jazz-funk cut often considered one of his finest. and last but not least is the long 12” version of the massive disco classic and studio 54 staple ‘are you ready’. with every track a guaranteed floorfiller, don’t miss this chance to own them all on one loud-pressed 12”.

detroit master of technosoul eddie fowlkes follows his hot something special tune with a great mix, cutting the original vocals and synth parts and delivering a strong version, that sounds already hot for the summer days. the moscow-based dj and produce lay-far is on the b side showing again his talent for deep n slow disco vibe fusing deep rhythms, jazz, funk and soul

dj raw sugar is a native of berlin, but has done a 6 year stint in new zealand and now resides in perth. his productions are deep and raw house beats mixed with jazz, boogie, disco, funk and soul. over the years he has put out music via other peoples labels like gazeebo international, midnight riot and ism, but is now taking matters into his own hands via love sexy records - a label he has just started. the debut release kicks off with a piece from the man himself! it s a sweet and sultry slice of disco. inkswel, also australian based, takes up remix duty taking the track in a more club-ready direction. slow goodness all over!

once again, the sunkissed camp get it spot on with this loud-pressed 12 inch collection of balearic classics from brazilian songstress astrud gilberto. opens with the original version of mesmerising dancer *black magic*, a great dj weapon that got the tangoterje edit seal of approval a few years back. followed by balearic favourite *beginnings*, a jazzy take on chicago s classic hit which spins out into eight minutes of sensual bliss. turn over for big daniel wang play, the obscure lp track *all i ve got*, a glorious low-slung floor-filling gem produced by none other than salsoul orchestra founder vince montana who also supplies the sublime disco version of the song that made astrud a household name *the girl from ipanema*. lastly comes her cool and breezy version of the bossanova jazz standard *agua de beber*. beautiful stuff.

jaunt records is the new project from the team behind the jaunt parties. for their first release, they call on two of their residents, blackhall and bookless, who bring the heat in their own inimitable way. the se7en ep is a release thats every bit as refined as youd hope for, while the remixes - from none other than fred p aka black jazz consortium and ostgut tons always reliable virginia - both neatly compliment the merits of the originals.

limitierte ep mit vier tracks des labels von diesler und alan gubby (jung collective), zwei uk-produzenten mit renommee im bereich funk, edits, remixes und electro-grooves, die bereits für labels wie tru thoughts, soul jazz, freestyle und andere produziert haben.

ltd to 200 copies, anthonys fourth album is simply called ** four ** and features 11 masterpieces of deephouse music. every track is a masterful lesson in the art of this genre. they are beautiful and originally composed, including elements of jazz, garage, disco, rnb and classic house. anthony nicholson clearly shows that he is gifted with an amazing imagination and also a proper knowledge of musicality.

nice price deal !!! moonlite bunny ranch is a saxophone player and two dj/producers, born from the spine of the dark jazz ensemble macelleria mobile di mezzanotte: freeform techno with improvised patterns and no real clue where the music would go, like a rough jazz band playing slow techno. their first effort, downer, is a 3-track ep combining analog synthetizers, digital effects, saxophone, hang drum. mixed at the subsound studio in rome by luciano lamanna and mastered by andrea merlini, downer gets inspiration from the illegal brothels in no mans land in the south of the united states, the jazz funerals in new orleans, the goat and the old lady.

familiar friends of the label, french duo jules & moss return to tiefschwarzs ever-reliable souvenir imprint with another stomping two-tracker designed for those late nights and early mornings. situated at the very centre of a musical centrifuge, french duo jules & moss find themselves drawing upon an array of different influences spanning rock, jazz, classical but landing somewhere firmly rooted in the electronic spectrum.

teranga beat proudly presents dexter johnson & le super star de dakar in their last performance before their departure to abidjan in 1969. mastered from the original tape this recording captures the energy and quality of these most spectacular performers. the group was led by the inimitable dexter johnson, a saxophonist whose unique timbre influenced generations of horn players in senegal and who can stand with pride next to the great jazz musicians.
the 2x12 inch lp comes out in a deluxe 60s style cover with a bonus track & mp3 download code and a booklet including photos & liner notes outlining dexters musical career.

lambs musical style is a distinctive mixture of jazz, dub, breaks and drum & bass, with a strong vocal element and, in their later works especially, some acoustic influences. consisting of producer andy barlow, and singer-songwriter lou rhodes, they achieved commercial success with two hit singles *górecki* and *gabriel*, the first one being included on their eponymous debut album (1996).
the music on vinyl reissue features an insert with exclusive liner notes written by lou rhodes, giving a unique inside perspective on the production of the album. apart from the *cotton wool* fila brazilia mix, we have included 2 exclusive bonus tracks that have not been issued on vinyl before. a remix of *trans fatty acid* by acclaimed producing duo kruder & dorfmeister, and the *górecki* global communication mix are featured on the d-side.

population one returns on metroplex. first appearing on juan atkins legendary imprint, way back in 96, and continuing to drop a stream of top notch releases for them ever since - it seems these tracks were made especially with the label in mind. less reduced than his work on his own label, terrence dixon delivers 4 amazing tracks on this firing ep.

brooklyn-based producer, composer, pianist, dj and live musician taylor mcferrin is set to release his first full length lp, early riser, in june 2014 on flying lotus brainfeeder record label. taylors musical style is equally influenced by the legends of 60s/70s soul, the kings of the modern beat generation, golden era hip hop, free form jazz and electronic music. by playing all of the instruments on his productions, while also relying heavily on sampling and chopping up his live takes, he has found a sound that seamlessly bridges myriad musical worlds and draws the listener into a constantly shifting audio soundscape. the vinyl lp comes with digital download code.

played by patrick luca (saft/pulp), mark forshaw, owain kimber (owain k), dnart (shift ltd), james ornate, alkalino, fred p aka black jazz consortium, anaxander

after ipoly mates bracing ignition worlds are colliding on ipoly mate 002, just as alec troniq loves it. strong voices and discreet acoustic instruments meet electronic grooves. electronica hits rock music, pop strikes tech house. alec involves rock, jazz and pop musicians here.

exklusive 12- vinyl mit zwei exzellenten reinterpretationen von roedelius tracks von den peaking lights (domino) und hieroglyphic being (mathematics/soul jazz)

graham luckhurst, aka greymatter is one of the core producers of wolf music alongside medlar and krl. with a love for deep cuts, booming sonics and an amalgamation of influences that incorporates everything from jazz and world, garage to hip hop, luckhurst has developed progressive production and dj-ing styles that are uniquely his own. with a list of collaborative remixes the length of your arm, his experience as a producer is not to be overlooked and describing his output as prolific would be an understatement. greymatters sound is fine-tuned for cutting edge sound-systems and modern clubbing ears.

around7 follows up his two laidback funk/jazz albums for robsoul jazz with his first ever venture into house music. his double crossing ep released through the main robsoul recordings imprint on 4th april 2014. the parisian, who previously delivered the back to basics and soul on wire lps to critical acclaim, continues his production style of sampling complemented by live, organic sounds. producer influences such as j dilla and dj premier continue to be in evidence, alongside the jazz of miles davis, bill evans and the legendary blue note records, all given a 4/4 twist.the result is four stripped back tracks with a low slung, smoky atmosphere, packed pull of acoustic sounds and live instrumentation. those who remember joss moogs early outings on robsoul will also find parallels here around7s music career began as a bassist and trumpet player in a jazz/funk band. after learning to play keyboard and discovering the akai mpc sampler and software such as cubase, he merged all of his skills together to create his own tracks based around live instrumentation and samples.

considering the combined talents of detroit veteran terrence dixon and black jazz consortium man fred p, you d expect this split ep for finale sessions to be a lesson in warm, soul-flecked depth. pleasingly, that s exactly what it delivers. dixon excels with the sub-sporting alien futurism of -to the bridge- - the aural equivalent of staring into space while dancing to electronic jazz - and the sumptuous, minor key bliss of the casual deep house jam -starting over-. fred p, meanwhile, delivers two contrasting cuts. there s some acid-fuelled deep house futurism in the shape of -circuit-, and a chunk of bongo-laden dancefloor humidity in -the road-, whose rising strings and sweet melodies are arguably the highlight of a superb ep.

tiagos interzona 13 label has two sold out and superb eps to its name already and we are very happy to present their third. tiagos unique reputation as a dj is matched by the distinctive quality of his productions primeira visao sounds like a track that might emerge in the mix on a vintage chicago cassette, iberican jazz-funk top lines and raw, snapping drum machines beneath. segunda visao could quite easily be a vintage black cock or noid release, a wonderfully psychedelic disco rewire, that goes way beyond the world of ten a penny edits finally cruzar facas takes a tougher path to dancefloor emancipation, marrying a fierce, pitched down techno groove to some seriously heady soundscape and tonal effects another beauty then from this outstanding, diverse and incomparable imprint.

despite making a impression with rough-hewn techno records on taanstafl and his own tallmen imprint, brian mitchell aka tallmen.785 is a relative newcomer to the genre. arriving in berlin to continue studying jazz guitar – a craft he’d been learning in new york from legendary jazz musicians ornette coleman and lawrence d. ‘butch’ morris – it was a long night in berghain that steered him toward electronic music

chris mcwaynes productions tie in his hip hop & jazz themes then pushed to the outer realms much like his friend afrikan sciences. includes the title track, and the gorgeous winding islands of dust. afrikan sciences chimes in with a remix for islands of dust.

frankfurts frank heinrich aka reboot was raised on a diet of real techno, gorging on many nights at sven väths legendary omen club. today he gathers influence far and wide for his own productions, often delving into the realms of world music and jazz, and combining them with his unique and relentless dancefloor rhythms. now one of the most in demand producers on the scene, reboots music regularly features on labels such as supplement facts, moon harbour, cadenza and cocoon.
reboot makes his circus recordings debut with two new cuts that encompass a desire to own the dancefloor, coupled with his micro-particular drum programming and relentless demonised funk. label mate harry romero returns to lend a hand on remix duties, stripping samson of his locks and replacing it with loopy techno. another huge ep from circus recordings.
pressing on translucent blue vinyl.

detroit dancer is back! this time its the dutch master >orlando voorn< behind the gidgets. 313 theory features 4 excellent detroit cuts, from soulful to phunk and electro to ghetto. no commercial top 10 beatport bullshit stuff on here, this is the real authentic techno deal folks!

unxpozd presents the 7th project from dj aakmael, the rise ep. the lead tune -rise- is a blissful, relaxed string based track with playful keys thats perfect for any chill lounge or dance floor. jazz piece is a sampled piece of art, where aak cuts and chops a vintage groove for the 2014 crowd. many have already hailed it as something that has that old nj deep house feel! on the flip side, aak gives two more untitled gems. untitled 105 is a dope club thumper that takes you back to that headknod feeling, perfect for any dance floor who liked to groove! last is untitled 101, thumping beat with dramatic horns and strings to conclude a well-packaged project!

this is essential house music. the 2nd ep by the obscure · n s y d e · family members project01. on the flipside africaine 808 is evolving the groove into a mesmerising floorpiece of an extraordinary quality and challenging the best jazz&house dancers out there on the dancefloor.
support by: simbad, isoul8 aka volcov, ... and many more!

japanese label ragrange with japanese jazz funk house cuts from no milk that got a remix treatment. kez ym goes deep and gives some nasty funky grooves.

tip! thee afterdark, a 6 piece ensemble that hails from los angeles, presents their self titled debut ep

after kicking off with a delightfully classy deep house ep from chicago s strong souls, d3 elements - the label run by the same person as vibes and pepper records - presents it s second ep from brian harden. this long anticipated ep is reminiscent of his upbeat, melodic style that is his trademark. known best known by his affiliations with relief records, underground therapy, nitelife collective, moods and groove and house 4 life records. brian was also affiliated with the well strictly jazz unit as well as wavelength and aura 9. the black 3 ep opens with a1. qunu - a rhythmic homage to south africa s nelson mandela. a complex piece filled with tribal percussions and vibrant melodic sounds that will keep you dancing. qunu creates an addictive rhythm of warmth and color. definitely a club banger! a2. - days of days - is a euphoric affair with lush chords, enticing percussions with ariose bass line. light and airy with a compelling groove. it s a masterful example of genuine house. b1. - the black 3 ep brings the ep to climax with chicago to detroit. this one is a brilliant rendition of original chicago house. the chords are hypnotic, drums are truly crafted to make you move your body. chicago to detroit will truly be onsidered a classic.

marco latrach from chile, prepared a fantastic ep with four solid originals. in them we will find several mixtures of deep house, house and tech. vision is driven by a very powerful string bass that makes the base for the rest of the elements and helps create an incredible vibe

scenes from our classic future is the realization of three songs and two projects that came together as one. as young aspiring musicians since the early age of 12, greg paulus and john camp practiced playing jazz standards into the wee small hours of the morning together. eventually the two would find themselves both in new york under new and more electronic circumstances. deeply indebted to the mastery of herbie hancock, paulus and camp would reconnect, this time with synthesizers, and continue on their musical journey together.

remastered 2014 edition of the ac/dc album form 2000.

das album loda von belp untersucht eine verbindung zwischen jazz und elektronischer musik, die noch nicht ausreichend bzw. erschoepfend betrieben worden ist. gehen wir einmal davon aus, dass elektronische musik als musikrichtung langfristig bestand haben und sich weiterentwickeln wird. dann stellen wir fest, dass cross-over versuche zwischen jazz und elektronischer musik bislang so gut wie nie echte schnittmengen gebildet haben, sondern versatzstuecke des einen im anderen einsetzten, ohne die beiden zugrundeliegenden philosophien zu verschmelzen.

ann arbors trees drops this wicked ep, six slices of lush, each on their own planet but part of the same galaxy, where techno, hip-hop and house rub up against jazz, kraut-rock and african percussion.