Funk Soul Classic

Incognito are without doubt one of the finest Soul-Jazz bands in the world. Led by Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick for more than 30 years, they are known for their trademark horns and a driving rhythm section, and an incredible line-up of vocalists including Maysa, Imaani, Tony Momrelle, Carleen Anderson, Kelli Sae, Joy Rose, Joy Malcolm and Vanessa Haynes, all of whom are featured on this stunning 3CD collection. The package comprises the first three albums recorded by the band after parting company with Talkin' Loud in 2003.

Robinsongs is so proud to be releasing the first Double CD Career Anthology of the R&B supergroup Con Funk Shun. Between January 1977 and October 1986, Con Funk Shun, a seven-piece group originating from Vallejo, a waterfront city in Northern California's Bay Area, racked up 25 R&B hits in their native USA, including the No. 1 R&B single, ‘Ffun’. They were renowned for serving up addictive slices of brassy, dance floor funk but also had a profoundly romantic side; excelling at slow, smooth, passionate ballads. The group was driven by the twin talents of vocalists and songwriters, Michael Cooper and Felton Pilate II, whose contrasting musical characteristics would come to define the group's distinctive sound and style.

Cyrus Pace - Straight From The Source (2004) {Bright Soul Records 1011} (ft. Dr. Lonnie Smith)
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© 2004 Bright Soul Records / Cyrus Pace | Bright Soul 1011
Jazz / Jazz Funk / Soul Jazz / Guitar / Organ Hammond B-3

An homage to the great jazz organ trios of the 60s and 70s. Part traditional, part jazz, part funk featuring master organist Dr. Lonnie Smith and vocalist Rene' Marie. This album is the best. It forces you to really listen to the music being created by the fantastic musicians playing together. There are songs on here for every mood as well, from the gorgeous and moving "Lullaby for Helene" to the modern sounding take on an old standard "Sort of Softly." Great music to listen to if you want to learn how to really play music from the heart. The album can be described with one word: Phenomenal.

Widely and rightly regarded as one of the best ever soul and funk bands, the now legendary Average White Band tore-up the rule book and conquered the US, UK and International charts with a series of soul and disco hits between 1974 and 1980. AWB’s repertoire has been a source of inspiration and influence for many R&B acts and they are one of the most sampled bands in history, remaining relevant today, continuing to reach new generations of younger audiences. Snoop Dogg, Fatboy Slim, Ice Cube, Puff Daddy, TLC, Rick Ross, will.i.am and Mark Ronson amongst countless others, have all borrowed sections of their grooves. Cover To Cover / Soul To Soul, is a collection showcasing their take on classic recordings, both Soul and otherwise and demonstrates why they were totally embraced as an authentic R&B band in the USA. Cover To Cover…. also includes for the first time on vinyl, their 2017 recording of The Isley Brothers ‘Harvest For The World’, which was produced by and features Chris Jasper. Average White Band remain highly influential and this collection, shows why they have remained so powerfully important.