Xxception To The Rule 

“The Sweeter The Juice” / “Angel In Disguise”


Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP-106
Release Date: Friday 11th October 2024 
Format:  7’ Vinyl

Daxwood Records out of North Carolina owned by music maestro Doyle Wood have recorded some real gems over the years. From the Daxwood Studios, Izipho Soul Records are proud to present Xxception To The Rule, a female duo consisting of Vanessia Mathis Holland and Daniela Curry. 

Continue reading Xxception To The Rule 

New and Jazzy Releases for September 2024

Jazz First by Tony Poole

So Tender / Games (instrumental) by The Medium Wave Band 45 (Mr Bongo)Rare UK jazz funk unearthed by Gary from Mr Bongo. The Birmingham-based band line-up was 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 the vocals of Jaki Graham. Private pressing with only 200 pressed and has never appeared on Discogs. It was sold mostly in Birmingham at Summit Records by the band’s friend DJ Frenchi. They played live shows across the country, including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, and supported both Shakatak and Weapon of Peace in Birmingham. Available to pre-order on limited edition 7in single, released on Nov 29.
https://mrbongo.bandcamp.com/album/so-tender-games-instrumental

Nao Sei by Marcos Valle from Tunel Acoustico (Far Out Recordings)A fabulous model-waltz like (think ‘Golden Brown’) MPB Marcos composition that features two members of the renowned Brazilian jazz-funk group Azymuth: Alex Malheiros on bass and Renato Massa on drums plus some nice trumpet c/o Jessé Sadoc. Percussion by Ian Moreira.

Continue reading New and Jazzy Releases for September 2024

Paul Murphy – Jazz Room

PAUL MURPHY PRESENTS:COPA SALVO コパサルーヴォ


JAZZ ROOM RECORDS – JAZZR 040 RELEASED 23/11/2024

I took a trip to the If Music Store, 2nd Floor, above the paint shop and that got me hooked on the sound of COPA SALVO.

“You NEED this!” said Jean-Claude. “They’re an amazing and unique Jazzy Combo from Japan!” But at the time I was stuck in some dead end Gulag job getting things together for the launch of a record label idea I’d been working on and the bobs were just not in abundance. Especially in the part of the wallet marked “Japanese Vinyl Import Department”. But he gave it a spin and I was pretty much hooked from that day on.

Continue reading Paul Murphy – Jazz Room

Chuck Overton

Chuck Overton’s remarkable 50-year career in the music and recording industry showcases his deep-rooted passion and talent, beginning at the age of five in Mexico, Missouri, in 1948. His early musical journey included studying the saxophone under the guidance of John Larry Johnson, a former saxophonist with the Lawrence band, in Vandalia, Missouri. Additionally, Dr. Levine from New York provided saxophone lessons at Overton’s home, further honing his skills.

Continue reading Chuck Overton

Marshall & Jones / Herbie Ross


“Sometime Maybe” / Don’t Try To Change Me”

Label: North Broad St. Records
Catalogue Number: NBS0010BL
Release Date: Thursday 19th September 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl

We finally made it to NBS0010BL. and what a release two wonderful unissued tracks from our Detroit renaissance series the masters of both tracks came back sounding  amazing.

Release date  Thursday 19th September limited edition 1/50 white promos  one per customer of the promos  only , and its as always  first come first bags a copy, these tend to go in min so be on it please, issues sold at same time. on the site www.northbroadst.co.uk

Continue reading Marshall & Jones / Herbie Ross

Lorraine Feather was born in Manhattan. Her parents named her Billie Jane Lee Lorraine after godmother Billie Holiday, her mother Jane formerly a big band singer, her mother’s ex room-mate Peggy Lee, and the song “Sweet Lorraine.” She is the daughter of the late jazz writer Leonard Feather. The Feathers moved to L.A. when Lorraine was 12 at 18, after two years as a theatre arts major at L.A. City College, she returned to New York to pursue an acting career.

Listen to  “Waiting Tables”
Some touring, off-Broadway work and the Broadway show Jesus Christ Superstar followed, interspersed with countless waitressing jobs up and down Manhattan’s West Side. Frequently out of work, and discouraged by more than one restaurateur from pursuing a career in the food service industry, Lorraine decided to try singing. She began working with various jazz and Top 40 bands in and around New York. She sang backup for Petula Clark and Grand Funk Railroad, and finally put her own act together, eventually moving back to L.A., where she sang at local jazz clubs. Soon after, she joined producer Richard Perry’s vocal trio Full Swing and recorded three albums with the group.

Continue reading

Emilia Sisco 

“Don’t Believe You Like That” / Trouble” / I’ll Get Better” / Lemon & Lime Sours” / “Love Can Carry Me” / “Let me in”

With her powerhouse vocals and a remarkable ability to weave narratives in her songs, Emilia Sisco effortlessly fuses soul, jazz and blues into a mesmerizing tapestry of sound. 
Her voice carries the weight of raw emotion, echoing the depths of the human experience.
Released on Timmion Records, Emilia Sisco made waves with her previous single, “Don’t Believe You Like That,” which quickly gained her plenty of worldwide admirers. 

Continue reading Emilia Sisco 

MicCulture Robbie Love

Robbie Love’s musical journey began the day she was born. Growing up in a rock & roll household, Robbie is no stranger to the music industry. It wasn’t unusual for her and her brothers to go shoot billiards at the home of front man Dennis Edwards of the Temptations or to spend weekends over Uncle Charles Wright of the Watts 103 Street Rhythm band’s house, or even get a knock on the door from Mr. Willie Hutch. Robbie’s first photo shoot was at the tender age of 4 months by Mr. Lamont Mc Lemore, one of the founding members of the acclaimed musical group
The Fifth Dimensions. 

Continue reading MicCulture Robbie Love

New and Jazzy Releases for August 2024

Jazz First by Tony Poole

Here’s another set of ten new jazz track recommendations worth checking out released during August 2024.

Being There by Andy Hay from Polaris (Andy Hay Music)
From Andy’s sixth album and following on from ‘’Children Of The Sun’ which featured the jazz dance monster ‘I Believe In Love’. The welsh drummer provides another spiritual set from the heart. Included is this modal groover that’s sure to receive plenty of air-play.

Palo de Oros (Suit of Coins) by Patricia Brennan Septet from Breaking Stretch (Pyroclastic Records)
Vibraphonist, marimbist and composer Patriocia Brennan has been widely feted as one of the instrument’s newer leaders. On this, the lead single, following an extended bass solo intro by Kim Cass, the band launches into an ‘on the edge’, almost chaotic, jazz attack with wild horns and electronic zings. Brennan gives a dynamic solo between drums and percussion…Boom!

Continue reading New and Jazzy Releases for August 2024

Black Girl Singer LM

“I Do Love You” / “Heart Of Hearts”

Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP103
Release Date: Friday 30th August 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl

Black Girl Singer LM formerly known as Lillie Nicole McCloud is a singer of exceptional ability. Having had a sparkling career with a discography spanning seven albums. Worth noting that in 1986 as Nicole, she had the smash hit ‘New York Eyes’ – a duet with the late great Timmy Thomas. Her musical collaborations include Melissa Morgan, Keith Sweat, Angie Stone to name just a few!

Continue reading Black Girl Singer LM

Romero Bros 

“Samba de Flora”

Label: Echo Chamber Recordings
Catalogue Number: ECRXX001
Release Date: September 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl 45rpm

We are flying headlong into the second year of Echo Chamber Recordings with this brilliant version of the jazz-dance club anthem  : Airto’s “Samba de Flora” – revisited by the Romero Bros – which is in process to be pressed as  a “rush release “ 45 to get this out into the world as soon as possible …

Following a tip-off from a South American customer of previous ECR 45 releases – I hooked up with the band who are based in Rosario, Santa Fe in the North of Argentina.   
What I hadn’t realised was that the vocals on the original version are actually sung in Spanish (I’d always presumed it was Portuguese due to Airto’s Brazilian background).
This was a big reason for it becoming a popular tune in certain clubs in Argentina over the last few decades – hence the band performing this many times before even recording it.

Continue reading Romero Bros 

William Kooly Scott

“I’m Satisfied” / “Count- 2-3” / “Love Gone Bad” / “If U Let Me In” / “Love Ballad”


“I’m Satisfied,” William is bringing to you a touch of funk for your listening and dancing pleasure. This is somewhat of a different twist from his smooth jazz track “Twelve O Five,” which was reproduced by legendary bassist Brian Bromberg. William Kooly Scott is a vocalist, songwriter, producer, musician, recording artist, and entertainer. His incredible music career has sanctioned him to perform in several states across the United States, the Caribbean, and around the globe.

Including Germany, Spain, and South Korea. Most notably, he performed annually in Norway for more than 10 years. He was also the lead vocalist for the Norwegian-American supergroup “Transatlantic Express,” which had very successful tours of multiple cities in Norway.

Continue reading William Kooly Scott

The Ellis Hall Group

“Music, Sweet Music” / “Forward Motion”

Label: Ellis Hall Records
Catalogue Number: SDE69
Release Date: September 2024
Format: 7’Vinyl

Welcome to our second release by the Talented Ellis Hall Jr and his band out of Boston from 1978. The group caught our attention a few years ago when we spotted a lengthy performance they did for a show called “Night Shift”. These two songs the summer “Music , Sweet Music” and “Forward Motion” didn’t make that tv show reel but we dug deep to get these cuts out for you. 

Continue reading The Ellis Hall Group

Chris Bangs ‘Dream World’

“My Soul”

Label: Acid Jazz Records
Catalogue Number: AJXLP802 / AJXCD802
Release Date: Friday 20th  September 2024  
Format:  LP/CD

Acid jazz pioneer Chris Bangs returns with a brand new album for 2024, following his early-2023 release ‘Firebird’, and 2022’s collaboration with Mick Talbot ‘Back To Business’. His latest long-player ‘Dream World’ is set for release on the Acid Jazz label on 20 September – a characteristic font of latin jazz from the maestro producer.

Continue reading Chris Bangs ‘Dream World’