Soft Machine – Virtually (1971)

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Elton Dean, alto sax, saxello, electric piano; Mike Ratledge, orfan; Hugh Hopper, bass; Robert Wyatt, drums, vocals

One of the last recordings of SM with  Wyatt in the Band (being soon replaced by Phil Howard), Virtually is an album recorded live , broadcast by Radio Bremen, with interpretations of songs from the albums Third and Fourth, where Elton Dean’s evident influence leading the group towards experimental jazz grounds can be clearly seen.

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Cuneiform Records

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Track List

1. Facelift
2. Virtually
3. Slightly All The Time
4. Fletcher’s Blemish
5. Neo-Caliban Grides
6. Out-Bloody-Rageous
7. Eamonn Andrews
8. All White
9. Kings And Queens
10. Teeth
11. Pigling  Bland

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Virtually on Cd

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Jimmy Castor Bunch – It’s Just Begun

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Funky R&B group led by singer/ saxophonist/ composer/ arranger Jimmy Castor.  The album includes the hits, “Troglodyte (Cave Man) and It’s Just Begun.

Jimmy Castor Official Site

Track List

1. Creation
2.It’s Just Begun
3. Troglodyte (Cave Man)
5. You Better Be Good (Or The Devil Gon’ Getcha)
6. L.T.D. (Life, Truth & Death)
7. My Brightest Day
8. Bad
9. I Promise To Remember
10. Creation (Epilogue)

Begin Now

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(this song is not included in the album but it is the only live performance I’ve found online)

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Despite her short-lived career due to drug addiction and health problems, this amazing overlooked Jazz and R&B  singer and once pianist, holds true to her  position on the top of the list of  my  all-time favorite singers among Nina Simone, “Big Mama” Thornton, Dina Washington, Ella, Bessie, Aretha, Etta and Billie. Big Maybelle, whose name was given after she was signed by Okeh Records, was a huge influence to Aretha Franklin among others. At her best, she was so strong that Billie Holiday once refused to follow her opening act.  She had hits such as “Gabbin Blues”, “Candy” and “96 Tears”. Although being a chartmaker, Maybelle was never able to achieve the stardom that her talent deserved.

The Story Of Big Maybelle

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If you don’t know Shuggie Otis, here’s your chance to.  A “must have” album in everyone’s collection.

Wikipedia

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Track List

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Midsummer Rock – June 13, 1970

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The Cincinnati Pop Festival, “Midsummer Rock” , featured bands like,  The Stooges, Grandfunk Railroad, Alice Cooper, Traffic, Mountain, Bob Seger,

Mott The Hopple, Mighty Quick, Ten Years After , Bloodrock, Savage Grace, Brownsville Station, Zephyr, Damnation Of Adam Blessing , John Drake’s Shakedown.

Highlights of the show are the famous peanut butter incident with Iggy Pop and Alice Cooper getting cake thrown into his face while he tries to hypnotize the crowd.

Songs included in the video:   Grand Funk Railroad: “Drum Solo,” “T.N.U.C.,” “Inside Looking Out.” Mountain: “Theme from an Imaginary Western,” “Guitar Solo,” “Dreams Of Milk and Honey.” Alice Cooper: “Black Juju.” Iggy Pop and the Stooges: “TVEye,” “1970,” “Feel Alright.” Traffic: “John Barleycorn,” “Pearly Queen,” “Stranger to Himself.”

Running time, 1hr 15 mins

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Midsummer torrent (whatever works best)

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The Budos Band – The Budos Band II (2007)

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With a very balanced combination of afrobeat, ethio-jazz, latin , funk and jazz , The Budos Band (originally called Los Barbudos) is what you can call, one of the disciples of Fela Kuti and Mulatu Astatke. Even with its undeniable influence, the Budos were very much capable of creating their own sound. Signed by the Brooklyn based label, Daptone Records ( also responsible for releasing the music of great bands such as Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Poets of Rhythm and Menahan Street Band, among others), they return for a second album in 2007 , topping expectations since their self-titled debut in 2005.

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Track List

This is what you get when  Eno and Byrne get together once again.

Both geniuses in music, I can never get enough of what they do.

Keep ‘em coming!

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Website

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Track List

If you’re a fan of  Marcos Valle,  Azymuth, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, it’s definitely worth checking this album out.

Cesar Bio

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Track List

1. Metrópole
2. Estação do Norte
3. Fábrica
4. Poluição
5. Imigrantes
6. Metrô
7. Litoral
8. Futebol de Bar

Credits:

Cesar C. Mariano: Keyboards
Natan Marques: Electric & Acoustic Guitars
Crispim Del Cistia: Guitars, Keyboards
Wilson Gomes: Electric Bass
Dudu Portes: Drums

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Sharing some good  ‘ol music!!! The cream of the crop for your delight!!!

Enjoy!

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Track List

1. Granfunk Railroad – We’re an American Band
2. Badfinger – Hey, Mr. Manager
3. The Byrds – Mr. Spaceman
4. Grapefruit – Universal Party
5. The Coasters – Down In Mexico
6. Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Titch – Hold Tight
7. The Small Faces – Song Of A Baker
8. April March – Chick Habit
9. Les Baxter – Hogin Machine
10. Redbone – Come and get your love
11. The Spencer Davis Group – Keep On Running1. The Longest Night
12. Apple – Doctor Rock
13. Bobby Womack – You’re welcome, stop on by
14. T.Rex – Jeepster
15. Rose McGowan – You Belong To Me

Noise

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