UNIVERSE CITY - "Universe City" (Midland International 1976)

 

While I'm at it - here's another gem from the mid 70's for you. In the new millennium I was fortunate to see D'angelos premier "Voodoo" show at the Radio City Music Hall in N.Y. City. The Twin Towers were still reaching through the mist (when I was at ground zero) of the Manhattan skyline, and the hustle and the bustle of the Big Apple was just like it always had been prior the shock of 9/11. Record hunting in the Village one day lead me to Bleeker Bob's 118 W 3rd Street to find a minty fresh copy of this Jazzy Disco monster. "Can You Get Down With Me" is one of those tracks that will never stay out of any serious DJ bag for long - it's simply that strong a track. The 12" is super expensive these days, but I'll recommend tracking down the whole album at a more reasonable price as there are some more tunes for the serious collector. All basic tracks were recorded in N.Y. while strings, horns and mixing was done at Sigma Sound, Philadelphia. This is emerging as one of my all time favourite Disco records.

EDDIE RUSS - "See The Light" (Monument 1976)

 

I have to confess I've been in the Fusion/Jazz mood quite often lately which brings me into posting this classic. Again an album that's great throughout. Just take your pick! "Zaius" being the obvious choice here, my recommendation goes to the title track which is a combination of the intense and mellow. Starting out with an infectious groove that turns into a mellow delightful floater, a perfect example of what more to expect if you allow this jewel of a record to work it's way through your turntable at one point - an absolute classic! A perfect original copy shouldn't set you back more than about £20 - £30. Enjoy!

ALLSPICE - "Allspice" (At-Home 1977)

  

Ace Wayne Henderson production on a group put together on his own label At-Home, a subsidiary of Fantasy Records. Just can't believe they only managed to record one album. With high quality support from members of Pleasure, Side Effect and class studio musicians like Bobby Lyle it just couldn't go wrong. Superb blend of jazzy arrangements over some ultra soulful melodies delivered by the groups different members. A must have record that's going up in price as copies seem to dry up these days. I could have picked any of the 4 tracks on side A depending on the mood of the day. Just as a taste for you I'll go with the opener "Love Fire" since most people tend to mention the equally great " Destiny", "Slipped Away" or the gorgeous ballad "She's a Lady".

APERITIVOSOUL@BOLIVAR - New Sound System 9th March 2012

The Aperitivo Crew is in seventh heaven due to the new Martin Audio speakers and general improvement of sound with power amps and Allen&Heath mixer thanks to the expertise and guidance from Paal@Ljudia. Come and celebrate with us Friday March 9th and every Friday from 4PM 'till way past Midnight! In case you didn't know - we're @  Bolivar, Vibes gate 11B, Majorstua, Oslo, Norway.
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