Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZPLP06
Release Date: 28th February 2025
Format: LP Vinyl
Texas jazz, funk and soul group PHYREWORK were signed to Mercury Records in 1978 releasing an acclaimed self titled album. They measure up to the bands that inspired them: Sly and the Family Stone, Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power – to name a few.
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“Let’s Not Say Goodnight” / “Just Can Wait”
Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP-109
Release Date: 31st January 2025
Format: 7’ Vinyl
Excited to announce Julian Jonah’s JULIAN JONAH’s latest creations, Let’s Not Say Goodnight”and “Just Can’t Wait “We are blessed to feature American powerhouse singer – the truly fabulous Robbie Love (daughter of the late great Mary Love).
“Get Involved”
Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP-108
Release Date: 31st January 2025
Format: 7’ Vinyl
Stunning, ethereal deep gospel soul out of New York City – initially played and championed for years by ‘Gospel Guru’ Greg Belson on his Divine Chord Gospel Show.
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Extracts From The Last Note By Sharon McMahan
A Budding Songwriter
As I was growing up, I Started to take notice of the songs coming from the radio. One day when I came home from school, I was listening to the radio and one of the songs I liked came on. It was called Mother-in-law by Ernie K. Doe. I was twelve years old. I remember sitting at the piano and really talking time to concentrate on the beat and how the singing came in.
The more I listened, I began to think to myself that I should be able to copy that beat on to the piano. I started out by finding the note in bas and I began to play it with the left hand, to the beat. After playing the bass for a few bars, I tried to find the cord that would match with the right hand.Once I had both the bass and the chord, I started playing them back and forth like a drum and I was able to get the rhythm going as I played along with the song on the radio.
After the song was over, I sat there and thought about what I had just done. I was very surprised. I asked myself, “what just happened” ? After thinking about it for a minute or two, I concluded that I should be able to make up my own songs.
Continue reading Sharon SharesJoel Semper Brockman talking with Mr Ron Thatch
One such artist is Mr. Ron Thatch. A timeless and largely unsung Talent in his elder years, everybit of the Star he was in his youth. Ron, from Cleveland, Ohio was a child prodigy who went on to be the lead singer in the original incarnation of the Dazz Band. As destiny would have it the path to Ron’s MoJo recordings began with the lifelong collaborations of Semper and Jimmy Smith.
MoJo Records began in 1974 as a conduit for Jimmy Smiths solo and collaborative projects alongside recordings with BlueNote, Verve and other labels.
Releasing several 45s and LPs in the 70s MoJo laid dormant until their last recordings in 1987. George returned to San Diego his hometown for Family matters in 1983. Ever the music entrepreneur Semper connected with his old Friend Jimmy Smith and manager Wife Lola to reactivate the MoJo label. Joining as Vice President Semper A&Rd several up and coming local artists and recommendations. Nathaniel “Basey” Johnson founded and produced the band Pure Funk in 1976 with Ron on lead vocals. Basey recommended Thatch to George based on his unique R&B voice, writing ability and dynamic performances.
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“To Be Loved” / “Holding You Tight”
Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP107
Release Date: October 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl
zipho Soul Records are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Ray Hayden’s OPAZ. To Be Loved reawakens the soulful sounds of the 70s with a classic rare groove revival. This gem of a tune promises to transport listeners back to an era where music was defined by deep grooves, rich instrumentation and soulful vocals.
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The 6Ts Rhythm and Soul Society was co-founded in August 1979 by Randy Cozens and Ady Croasdell. The first dance was held in a function room called Henri’s at the Bedford Head pub in Maiden Lane in London’s Covent Garden. The first night was a great success with soul records, dancing, carousing and debauchery.
One more equally splendid night was held there before the management rebuilt the pub and kicked us out. By then we had a solid following and with the help of one of the first club mailing lists that we had established, sent out slightly amusing newsletters before each dance and got the crowd to follow us to our next venue. At this stage, Ian Clark’s graphics for the newsletter and membership card were very much a part of the set-up.
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Bernadine or Berna-Dean Washington recorded seven singles for producer Dave Bartholomew in New Orleans in the early 60s. A protégée of Earl King, her final single was released on Los Angeles’ GNP Crescendo label in 1964 and is stylistically similar to her previous Imperial and Post 45s. ‘Don’t Try To Tell Me’ and ‘Laughing On The Outside’ were cut for GNP but the company never followed up on her ‘This Is The City’ single.
Both tracks are in a more soulful style than her released sides and are attracting much attention on the current retro R&B scene and with the rare soul crowd also. This is their first public hearing.
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Emilia Sisco’s debut album on Timmion Records, “Introducing Emilia Sisco”, takes you on a smooth ride in the world of vintage soul, featuring 10 beautifully crafted original songs written by Sisco in collaboration with the renowned Cold Diamond & Mink band. The album showcases this young talent’s unique ability to blend classic soul influences with contemporary flair, building mesmerizing harmonies by layering her voice, and through these channeling a sound that is both timeless and fresh. From the opening track “Say Yes” – grooving like an independent gospel soul jam that somebody discovered in dank Midwest cellar – to the closing “Secretly,” each song is a testament to Sisco’s deep connection to the emotional core of soul music.
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THIS IS A PHENOMENAL CD BUT NOT ONE PERSON HAS PURCHASED IT FROM MY HOMETOWN OF OAKLAND AND LIKE THE MUSIC WRITER FROM EUROPE SAID” Most records he has ever heard that a hundred percent of the money goes into a fund to help struggling ARTISTS is usually the most raggedy record you could ever find. Then he turned and stated in his article “The Higher Power Project is a collectors item”.
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“There Wouldn’t Be A Me” / “Feels Good”
Label: Home Of The Good Groove Records
Catalogue Number: GG001
Release Date: 25th October 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl 45rpm
Home of The Good Groove Records would like to introduce Psalmist Shonda L. English , otherwise known as “The Gospel Diva”.
Every once in a while, an exceptional and incredible talent impacts the music industry and leaves an indelible impression. Shonda is one of those rapidly expanding outstanding musical virtuosos who has done just that in the gospel arena. Home of The Good Groove Records are more than jubilant to be able to announce that the label’s first release will also be Shonda’s first 7-inch vinyl single release.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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“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
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