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 Grandad Turner feat: Fred Hommond  /Frank McComb 
 “My love is for real” (F Hammond Family)
 
Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award winner Fred Hammond has been in the forefront of gospel music for over three amazing decades. The Detroit native began his journey as the bassist for legendary gospel group The Winans, founded the trendsetting sextet Commissioned as well as renowned group Radical for Christ and established himself as one of the industry's premier solo artists and producers.

At this point in Hammond's musical evolution this visionary has assembled a stellar cast of musicians to form the creatively soulful jazz group Grandad Turner, which is scheduled to release their debut project on July 26, 2011.

In memory of Hammond's grandfather who introduced him to and inspired his love of playing guitar, the group Grandad Turner consists of Hammond at the helm on bass, along with drummer Calvin Rodgers, keyboardist Phillip Feaster, guitarist Derek Horne and saxophonist Keith Anderson.

The highly anticipated studio project "My Friends, My Fam" boasts of several songs dedicated to Hammond's friends as well as jazz giants such as Wayman Tisdale "Wayman, My Friend", Marcus Miller "Marcus My Dude" and George Duke "I Remember George" along with a vocal appearance by Frank McComb on "My Love Is For Real". "It's All About the Crusade", the first single from the forthcoming CD gives listeners a glimpse into the unmistakable musical creativity of Fred Hommond and is sure to capture the avid jazz enthusiast.

Superior Edwards feat: Charles Lasell Williams
 “Let’s Chill” (S.I.N.G Productions)
 
Superior Edwards started playing piano when he was eight years old. He was brought up in a lineage of great musicians from his father and mothers side and was named Superior by his father as a self fulfilling prophecy. He started playing in church and by age 12 he was the minister of music for the youth department of Pilgrim Baptist Church. By the age of 16 he was touring around the world with well known artists like Father MC, Jodeci, Brandy, and Mary J. Bilge. Superior has gone on to share the stage with such greats as The Drifters, Nelly, Mariah Carey, Donnie McClurkin, Al Jerreau, Will Downing, Rev. Timothy Wright, the Winans family, and many other well known names in both R&B, gospel, and jazz.
 
 

HR 1510

WILLIE HIGHTOWER
Special Affair / Love Pains

Release date: 8 August 2011

Classic collectable artist with two tracks from the 1977 Nashville sessions which produced the Sound Stage 7 single. Written and produced by Jesse Boyce and Sanchez Harley, this is another strong coupling of mid-paced 'modern soul' dancers.

 

 

 

HR 1509

BOBBY PATTERSON
Let's Do Something Different / If Every Man Had A Woman Like You

Release date: 8 August 2011

Recorded at Sound/City in Shreveport, these tracks were featured on Bobby Patterson's Storyteller LP which he issued on Proud Records in 1982 under the name of 'Bobby Story'. The album has since been reissued on CD but these two tracks are now available on a 7" single to satisfy demand from DJs and soul fans.

 

HR 1505

TOMMY & THE DERBY'S
Don't Play The Role / Handy Andy

Release date: 8 August 2011

Recorded in Jackson, Mississippi, back in 1964 with veteran Tommy Tate on lead vocals, 'Don't Play The Role' was issued on Bob McRee's Swing label and and is now in huge demand on the 'northern soul' scene with original copies being so very hard to find.

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO Featuring Vince Broomfield, New Beginnings SJ5004

 

Release Date: 20th June 2011

 
 

Florida based recording artist Vince Broomfield first came to prominence through his 1987 release “Do You Really Want Me” which he recorded for the independent Mote label under the pseudonym of “Audio”. Do You Really Want Me went on to become a popular anthem with modern soul and rare groove aficionados alike. On the strength of the Mote 45 the acclaimed “Romantic” album was released in 1991 on John Anderson’s UK based Rare Groove Label. The album contained an extended version of “Do You Really Want Me” plus several other tracks that gained extensive club and radio play at the time. A further limited edition 45 “Berries On The Vine” was released in 1994.

 Vince is a multi-talented musician who also lists keyboards, piano and Saxophone amongst his performing repertoire. He continues to perform to this day as part of his sisters Dee Dee Wilde Band, alongside brothers Al, Benn and Eugene Broomfield. The entire Broomfield family have also been heavily involved with the recent Cool Millions project “Back For More” which features as a solo outing by Vince entitled “Sprinkle” a song he also co-wrote.

In 2009, Soul Junction records released a 45 single on Audio featuring two previously unissued tracks “Kisses Don’t Lie/I Can’t Take It” (SJ503).

A follow up album to the 45 release was always in the offing so finally for your delectation we would like to present you with “New Beginnings” the exciting new album release from Vince Broomfield.
 
 The album contains eight previously unissued tracks, which Vince cut during the period of 1989 to 1995. All the tracks are written and performed by Vince with the exception of “All My Love” which features additional vocals by Rick Washington.

Vince would also like to give credit to his brother Ben for the additional guitar work on “She’s Gone”.

 

For further information please contact

John Anderson or Dave Welding

Tel: +44 (0)121 602 8115

E-mail sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk

 
 

 ‘ Todays Soulful Sound Of Detroit’

Is a project we got involved in a couple of years ago in Detroit, the end result is the LP enclosed. This has been a labour of love for all parties involved, produced on a limited budget with many giving their time free, just to make it happen.

 

This LP show that Detroit still has ‘Soul’ and an abundance of talent in the city. The ‘Powerhouse behind this project has been song writer/arranger Tim King, who pulled together artists and musicians who live in the neighbour hoods near him on the westside of the city to record a cool selection of tracks. He also called upon the skills of legendary producer Clay McMurray (Thelma, Motown, Undisputed Truth) to assist in pulling all the elements together.

 

All the material on this set is new and never before released, with the exception of ‘Give It What Cha Got’, which did appear on an earlier CD incarnation of the project and was the single piece of music that got us hooked and involved. This track has already been getting rave reviews, from those we have sent demos to and killer dance floor reaction ever time it’s played out.

 

We lookforward to your support in the promotion of this ‘Labour Of Love’, which is our way of putting a little back into the a musical city that has given many of us so much.

 

‘So, DJ’s please play it, retailers please order it’

 

 

‘Our mission is to assist Indie artists in the promotion of their material to the soul loving european market’

 

Malayka & Dave

Roland Johnson is Soul!!

This Award winner has captivated audiences for years and now he shares his gift with the world. With a voice that’s reminisant of Johnny Taylor and Otis Redding, Roland reminds us what the essence of Soul music is all about. Raised in St.Louis, Mo, and driven by a passion to sing, Roland has shared the stage with countless performers like Albert King and The Temptations to name a few.”Baby I’m Ready”, is Roland’s first worldwide release. It’s been a long time coming but Baby….He’s Ready!!

All songs are written and produced and arranged by Al Caldwell
Baby I’m Ready:
Beau Shelby/lead guitar, Andrew Exum/live drums, Jerimiah Allen/Organ, Amos Brewer/sax, Al Caldwell/bass guitar, rhythm guitar, piano, percussion,bg vocals.Raquel Caldwell/bg vocals.
When I Hold your Hand:
Beau Shelby/guitar, Tim Cunningham/Sopsax,AlCaldwell/bass,guitar,piano,drum programming,percussion,bg vocals,Raquel Caldwell/bg vocals
Leaving You for Me:
Amos Brewer /Alto Sax, Al Caldwell/guitar,bass,drums,percussion,piano,bg vocals
In the Mood for Love:
Danny Dumaine/piano,Eugene Taylor/guitar,Al Caldwell,bass guitar,synth bass, strings,key synths,drum programming,bg vocals,Mary Whalum /bg vocals
Still in Love:
Kevin Kelley/drums,Beau Shelby/lead gutar,Eugene Taylor/rhythm guitar,Jerimiah Allen/organ,Al Caldwell/bass guitar,keys,synths,bg vocals,Rita Rene and Kim bg vocals.
Since I Met You:
Danny Dumaine/Piano,Eugene Taylor/guitar,Al Caldwell/bass guitar,bass synth,keys, Drum programming,bg vocals,Kwamina Walker/bg vocals
What Am I Gonna Do:
Jeff Taylor/Bass, Eugene Taylor/guitar, Danny Dumaine/piano, Al Caldwell/drum programming,synth keys,strings,synth bass,bg vocals,Mary Whalum/bg vocals
I Wish We Could Talk Again:
Danny Dumaine/piano,Eugene Taylor/guitar,Al Caldwell/bass guitar,key synths,drum programming,strings,bg vocals,Charlie Vaughn/bg vocals
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 Press Release:
Release Date: Monday 14th March 2011
Jesse James
“I GaveYou Love With An ‘A’ Plus"/ "Are You Gonna Leave Me"
Soul Junction 511


          
Soul Junction Records have once again dug deep into the Gunsmoke Records inventory to unearth a further
un-released 70’s gem from the one and only Mr Jesse James. So at last we present you with the sophisticated
Percy Smith and Harvey Scales penned “I Gave You Love With An A Plus” a great oldschool stepper with a wicked
organ break to boot! The flip side features Jesse’s perennial, 60’s soul anthem “Are Your Gonna Leave Me” which
he recorded for the US Shirley label in 1964.
Both the above songs can be heard live when Jesse returns to the UK after a 25 year absence to perform a full
1 hour show at the Prestatyn Soul Weekender.
Miss him at your peril!
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For further information please contact

John Anderson or Dave Welding

Tel: +44 (0)121 602 8115

E-mail sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk

 

  
Following the success of our recent singles by Sandra Wright, Eddie Floyd, Sam Dees and Sir Ted Ford, we are pleased to announce news of another great single which is scheduled for release on Shotgun Records in March:

RHETTA HUGHES
Cry Myself To Sleep / Giving Up My Heartaches
Shotgun SHOT 107
Release date: 21 March 2011
Distribution: SELREC

Award-winning actress and soul singer Rhetta Hughes recorded these tracks for her acclaimed 1969 album Re-Light My Fire. The sessions were produced at Terra Sherma in Detroit by Jo Armstead and Mike Terry, two veterans of soul music whose songs are published by our sister company Millbrand Music Ltd. ‘Cry Myself To Sleep’ has long been acknowledged as a soul classic, even though it wasn’t released as a single.
 
Surprisingly, the Motown-flavoured ‘Giving Up My Heartaches’ has yet to receive the same amount of attention but that will change very soon. Advance copies are now being circulated to selected club and radio DJs.
This release is also a testimony to the talents of writer, singer and producer Jo Armsted and arranger Mike Terry (deceased October 2008). They are two of the most admired names in the history of soul music.

All enquiries: info@selectarecords.com

Website: SELREC
 
TOMMY & THE DERBY’S - HR 1505
 
One of the best ‘finds’ of the last few years –
a real quality Northern dancer from everybody’s favourite Tommy Tate. Recorded in Jackson
Mississippi 1966 featuring Dorothy Moore on backing vocals, this is one being heard across the
country at discerning dance venues. Very strong boogaloo dancer flip completes what is a great 45.
 Originally played by Butch covered up as ‘Little Jerry Williams’, only a handful of copies of the
 ultra-rare original Swing release are known.
 
 
MARJORIE INGRAM - HR 1506
Another Woman Involved / Love Vibrations Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound in 1977, we have here
 a coupling of strong George Jackson songs and productions. Great vocals from this Memphis belle
on 2 very nice dancefloor winners. Both sides previously unreleased - and now available on vinyl 45
 for the very first time.
 
 Earlier releases – still available to order online :
(soundclips available on the website)
HR 1501 : MARY GRESHAM - You’ve Never Really Lived / I’ll Never Let You Walk Alone
 HR 1502 : DORIS ALLEN – Candy From A Baby / Let’s Walk Down The Street Together
 HR 1503 : BOBBY SHEEN – Too Many To Fight / I’m Not Strong Enough
 HR 1504 : THE TRUTHS INC – If I Had A Love / Waiting For Your Love
 
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Due for release in March 2011, two Wishbone Productions
from Clayton Ivey and Terry Woodford including the original
version of Mel and Tim's hit record.
Due for release in March 2011, another coupling
of great George Jackson songs and productions on
another of his favourite Memphis singers.
 Garry Gape
 
Soul Junction Records
 
Press Release:
Bill Spoon
"A Spoonful Of Soul Soul"
Junction SJLP 5003
Release Date: Monday 14th February 2011


As a follow up to Bill Spoons highly successful 45 release of 2010 “I Can’t Wait (Until The Weekend)” we at
Soul Junction have decided to release a vinyl only album of some of Bills other previously unissued material.
The album features two takes of “I Can’t Wait”, the 45 cut and the equally soulful but alternative take which on
first hearing gives you the impression that it’s a duo before you realise itsBill singing both parts!
An excellent version of Al Wilson’s “Be Concerned” is also featured which Bill claims to have recorded in 1974
which means it predates Al’s version by some two years? Two re-mixed tracks “Watcha Doin’ With
Your Time” and “Kick Back” which first appeared on Bill’s highly acclaimed Henceforth album, are also
featured have been re-worked to great effect. Also featured is the previously unissued full length studio cut of
Bill’s modern soul dance anthem “Love Is On The Way” coming in at almost five minutes long.More previously
unissued materialmake up the remainder of the album with ”I’ll Always Love You” and “After All We’ve Been
Through” showcasing Bill’s expertise in the delivery of a soulful ballad.So while your listening, you can also
peruse the back cover which features a detailed self penned résume of Bill’s recording
career.........Enjoy !
 
For furtherinformation please contact
John Anderson or Dave Welding
Tel: +44 (0)121 602 8115
 
 
 
 
I was born William Bell-Weatherspoon on November 6th 1942 in Bessemer, Alabama. My greatest childhood mentor was our next door neighbour, the renowned 50’s gospel singer Alex Bradford. Mr Bradford would often bring his piano out onto his front porch during warm summer nights and invite all the kids in the neighbourhood to join him in song. During high school I continued to sing in several different groups with my friend Richard Fisher (a later member of the Jive Five).I lost contact with Richard albeit for just a short time when his family moved to Cleveland Ohio.
 
In early 1960 my own family followed the same path as The Fishers with us too moving to Cleveland. Once again reunited with Richard we formed a street corner group whose fellow members where David Peoples and Walter “Ricki” Dannison also known as Ricki Sonda. The group never had a formal name we just enjoyed singing on various street corners in the Kinsman area of Cleveland.
 
In 1962 I was drafted into the Army. During my time in the service I continued to sing firstly with the Soul Masters while stationed in Korea and later with the Uniques when stationed in Germany.
After my return from the Army in June 1965 I was reunited with Riki Sonda and he introduced me to Leroy Elie, with whom he had been singing with during my absence. The three of us soon realized that we the gist of a competent vocal outfit if only we could add a fourth voice. So in August 1965, John ”Cornbread” Berry became the fourth member of our group. Because we all had day jobs our performances were limited to nightclubs at the weekend only. Riki was a quality control foreman at the Cleveland, Chrysler Automotive Plant, Leroy was a commercial electrical and mechanical architect. John was a manager at a metal photo processing plant and I was a criminal investigator for the state of Ohio.
 
 
In November 1965 with the help of Lou Ragland, the four of us now using the name of the “Soul Notes” signed for Lester Johnson’s Way-Out label. Although several tracks were recorded only two 45’s were released “How Long Will It Last/Don’t Make Me Beg “(Way-Out 101) and “How Long Will It Last/I Got Everything You Need” (Way-Out 106). The intended flip to “I Got Everything you need” was a song entitled “I’ve Been Waiting For Love” which had been by written by myself, John Washington and “Riki” Dannison. We had even gone as far as recording it but for reasons which remained unknown to us the song was pulled and replaced with a re-release of “How Long Will It Last”.
“I’ve Been Waiting For Love” was later released under the different title of “Your Not Loving A Beginner” being recorded by Richard Fishers younger brother Jesse, and with some of the song original Lyric’s having been reworked by James Calloway.
 
In 1969, John Berry left the group and was briefly replaced by Avon Wells before he too left to join the “Imperial Wonders”. Riki, Leroy and I continued as a trio until 1970, but by now Way-Out records had become embroiled in a internal power struggle and it was around this time that the “Soul Notes” disbanded.
 
As a solo artist I followed my dream to Stax records in Memphis this was to prove a very short lived and unproductive experience for me. I then returned to Cleveland where once again with Ricki Dannison We formed the “Hot Ice” production company. This too was a short lived affair when a fire at the studio we were using destroyed what masters we had.
 
In 1972 I travelled to Los Angeles, signing for the late Tom Wilson’s Angel City Records. Tom was a black producer with a proven track record with white artists such as Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel and Joan Baez amongst others. I held the distinction of being the first black artist that Tom had signed. Tom subsequently negotiating a deal with Jerry Shamberg of Polydor records to sign me as both a songwriter and a recording artist.
 
We cut several tracks during this period but there were no releases, although one particular track a cover version of Al Wilson’s “Be Concerned” was thought of highly enough to have been the one track that would open the door for Angel City productions at Polydor, sadly this never materialized due to Toms untimely death.
 
So once again I returned Home to Cleveland.The “Be Concerned” sessions did introduce me to Gene Dozier who in 1979 along with myself and former Way-out stable mate Lou Ragland collaborated on my most successful recording. The 1979 “Love Is On The Way” release for Highland records.In 1981 I headed west again moving to Pasadena and taking up employment with the Los Angeles County Coroners Office. Where I worked as a Investigator until my retirement in 2007.
 
During this time I entered into a partnership with some of my former friends and associates from my previous time on the west coast. Collaborating with Hense Powell and Herbert Santifer on a project which yielded the”Talk To Me”Album in 1990 a further 4 track 12” single followed as well as a re-release of my “Love Is On The Way” 45 which all appeared on the Hense Forth Label.
The album was marginally well received in the USA but the real success came from overseas especially the UK.
 
My last recording project came while in Pasadena in 2002 where with two of my former Cleveland buddies, Lou Ragland and John Wilson (formerly of Sly, Slick and the Wicked) I recorded several new tracks none of which were released.
In 2008 I was contacted by UK DJ Dave Thorley, and it was through Dave that I was introduced to the UK Soul Junction Records label. Subsequently My “I Can’t Wait (Until The Weekend)” was released in the UK as a 45 in February of 2010.
A follow up album deal was also signed the results of which you have before you, a selection of unissued and re-mixed songs, selected from my many years as a writer and performer.
 
Peace, Love & Music
Bill Spoon
 
  
 
 

 
 
 
 

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