Friday, December 29, 2017

Let The Sun Shine In !!

Here's an album that I haven't shared
in a while. I was recently requested to
re-up this. So, here it is ...

With the reissue in 2000 of Let the Sun Shine In, Ubiquity's Luv N' Haight imprint managed to unearth yet another gem from the diminishing frontier of out of print rare groove. Originally released by California's Bay Area act Sons and Daughters of Lite during the early '70s, the album had long been a desirable item for music fans who like their jazz, funk, and world styles all tossed into one category-free pot. Rare groove may be the descriptive catch phrase, but the boundaries are blurred on Let the Sun Shine In, with a variety of influences intermingling and informing one another. Marc Smith's thick, supple bass continually dips and bobs around the dense textures mapped out by his bandmates. Distinguished percussionist Babatunde and bandleader Basuki Bala pepper the rhythmic foundations with sparkling vibes and chattering congas and bongos that can often drive the music into Latin territory. Not everything here works. The cheery vocal choir that caps many of the songs, for instance, may dissuade those averse to '70s fusion, whatever the shade. Any faults are easily forgivable, however, when you consider the quality of the solos delivered by Babatunde, Bala, and trumpeter Marty Payne on songs like "Operation Feed Yourself," "A Real Thing," and album closer "Darkuman Junktion." Most of this music sounds entirely fresh, even upon reissue nearly 30 years after the fact. -Allmusic

Sons and
Daughters of Lite
1978

Saturday, December 23, 2017

Krampusnacht !!

There is an interesting sub-genre that I
have taken a strong liking to. Dungeon
Synth! It's a real hit-or-miss genre, with
most people. If you're interested, here
is an intro article about it. Now, what
does this genre have to do with recent
X-mas posts? This Dungeon Synth
Christmas album from Greenland,
that's what. Give it a listen and let
me know if it strikes your interest.
I'm posting a direct link to the
artist's Bandcamp page. Enjoy :)

Krampusnacht
2017


A Merry Christmas !!

What a frustrating situation with Dropbox.
I'm not too happy with their "daily limit".
I'm sure I'll still use DB every other post
but it'll be Sendspace for now, until I find
a better site. Maybe Zippy or Mega.nz
Does anyone know which of the two is
best? Anyway, here's more music ...

Stan Kenton
1961


Thursday, December 21, 2017

70 OZ. of Christmas !!

A pretty damn decent compilation album
of Xmas songs by various well known
artists. Enjoy ...

Various Artists
1940's - 90's

RE-UP: Black Jazz Records Discography !!

NEW LINKS ARE UP!!

As requested, here is the entire original
records from the acclaimed label ...

(Sometimes, when I upload a couple
files of this size, Dropbox suspends
access to downloading if traffic is
too heavy. If this happens, just give
it a day or two, and retry)

Gene Russell - New Direction 1971
Walter Bishop, Jr. - Coral Keys 1971
Doug Carn - Infant Eyes 1971
Rudolph Johnson - Spring Rain 1971
Calvin Keys - Shawn-Neeq 1971
Chester Thompson - Powerhouse 1971
Henry Franklin - The Skipper 1972
Doug Carn - Spirit Of The New Land 1972
The Awakening - Hear, Sense And Feel 1972
Gene Russell - Talk To My Lady 1973
Rudolph Johnson - The Second Coming 1973
Kellee Patterson - Maiden Voyage 1973
Walter Bishop, Jr. - Keeper Of My Soul 1973
Doug Carn - Revelation 1973
The Awakening - Mirage 1973
Doug Carn - Adam's Apple 1974
Henry Franklin - The Skipper At Home 1974
Calvin Keys - Proceed With Caution! 1974
Roland Haynes - The Second Wave 1975
Cleveland Eaton - Plenty Good Eaton 1975

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Stink ...Stank ...Stunk !!

Who doesn't love this classic animated Christmas
movie? Who doesn't love its soundtrack?
Served with "arsenic sauce" ...Enjoy ...

Albert Hague, Boris Karloff,
Thurl Ravenscroft, and
of course Dr. Seuss
1966

Friday, December 15, 2017

Les Baxter + Moog Christmas !!

We'll start off with a bonafide Orchestral
Library classic. I came upon African Blue
recently for a measly $4.99. After hearing
the tune 'Yellow Sun', I went and bought a
digital copy to enjoy while on the run. The
great thing is that said digital copy also
includes another of Baxter's great albums.
Last, we have, of course, a Christmas
album that I share every year on this 
blog. Please, enjoy the music!

Les Baxter
African Blue
1969


Les Baxter
The Colors of Brazil
(aka Brazil Now)
1967


The Moog Machine
Christmas Becomes Electric
1969

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Old Yule Songs !!

This is a collection of eclectic vintage
Christmas songs that I own and love.
I'm giving no other hint of its content.
Enjoy the Warhol cover art!

Various Artists
30's - 60's

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Christmas !!

Let's start off this Holiday Season with a certified classic.
There's no doubt that both the movie and the soundtrack are
fantastic, and worth a listen every year.

Burl Ives
(among others)
1964