The Mighty Diamonds In Liverpool 31/5/09

B.R.A.T.T.S. aka The Brotherhood for the Re-establishment of American Top Ten Supremacy.

Chris Radcliffe also posted the above:

A novelty record on Toiile by the B.R.A.T.T.S. aka The Brotherhood for the Re-establishment of American Top Ten Supremacy. Studio band fronted by the voices of Carl "Cover Girl" Spencer and Jimmy Radcliffe.

Carolyn Franklin Right On - Different Mix

Chris Radcliffe has posted the above on Youtube:

A funky soulful groove from Carolyn Franklin's second RCA Victor album, "Chain Reaction", Produced and co-written by Jimmy Radcliffe. The version included here is a mix of the slower unissued demo and the LP version.

Notations Feature In Sun Times

Clifford Curry (right), co-founder of the Notations, rehearses earlier this month with the group's current lineup: Marcus Gentry (from left), Bobby Thomas and Michael Thurman. The singers' biggest hit was "I'm Still Here," a ballad that peaked at No. 26 on the R&B chart. (Keith Hale/Sun-Times)

Check out a feature in the Sun Times on the Chicago group here.

New Jazzman Records Podcast From Jared Box

Jazzman Presents: Jared Boxx (Big City Records)

Podcast: Click here to download


1. El Green Hornet ~ Mauricio Smith (Mainstream) (Latin Jazz)
2. Cat Fish Bag ~ Johnny Zamot (Grande) (Latin Jazz)
3. Mia's Boogaloo ~ Ozzie Torrens (Decca) (Boogaloo)
4. Going Nowhere ~ Freddie Rodriguez (UA Latino) (Latin Soul)
5. Drag Sway ~ Jarito y Su Combo (True) (Shing-a-Ling)
6. Kush ~ Antonio (Chocolate) Diaz Mena (Audio Fidelity) (Latin Jazz)
7. De'se Mismo Trago ~ Pete Bonet & Louie Ramirez (Fania) (Salsa)
8. La Banda Llego ~ Orlando Marin (Fiesta) (Mambo)
9. Echa Pa' Aca ~ Gilberto Sextet (Ansonia) (Descarga)
10. Oh That's Nice ~ Pete Rodriguez (Alegre) (Boogaloo)
11. You've Been Talking About Me Baby ~ The Latin Souls (Kapp) (Latin Soul)
12. La Bruja Negra ~ Joe Torres (World Pacific) (Latin Jazz)
13. Wild Horses ~ Joe Cain (Time) (Latin Jazz)
14. Quiere ~ Jack Costanza (Clarion) (Mambo)
15. Congas Callejeras ~ Conjunto Sensacion (Tropical) (Conga)
16. Descarga A & J ~ Johnny Rodriguez & Angel Rene Orq. (Mardi Gras) (Descarga)
17. Cacumen ~ George Guzman (Fania) (Descarga)
18. Taste of Honey ~ Willie Rosario (Atco) (Boogaloo)

Nathan Davis '65-76

News from Jazzman Records:

Nathan Davis has been an internationally significant figure in jazz throughout the latter half of the 20th century, but to many his musical legacy remains little known. This album presents the music of Nathan Davis as it developed through the '60s and '70s, from bop through modal to world sounds and funk.

Having turned his back on the US he spent the '60s living in Europe, playing and recording with jazz luminaries such as Kenny Clarke, Art Blakey and Eric Dolphy, before returning at the end of the decade to take up a career in teaching in Pittsburgh. This collection includes recordings from his most significant albums as recorded in France, Germany, Yugoslavia, Turkey and the US. Our selection displays a variety of musical styles, with performances by Davis on tenor & soprano saxophone and flute.

The CD booklet contains previously unpublished photographs and detailed biographical information, documenting a career which has seen him forge an individual path through the history of postwar jazz and help to pioneer jazz education in the US at the University of Pittsburgh.

Astonishingly much of Davis' work never saw general release in the US or the UK, despite his albums being true gems of modern jazz. Less still has been re-released, and until now there has never been a representative compilation or career overview. And so it is with great pride that we at Jazzman present the first ever anthology of Nathan Davis.

The liner notes contain biographical detail and also details of the recordings themselves, as gleaned from our interviews with Nathan Davis and his professional colleagues. We include pictures of and information on the original LPs which are now coveted collectors items. We also answer questions as to why he turned his back on the US to develop a career in Europe, his love of ethnic music, and why he spurned the limelight and opportunity to achieve fame. We also reveal his current interests and reflect upon his life as professor of Ethnomusicology at the University of Pittsburgh, and we hope this album will be the first step toward the wider recognition that his contribution to jazz so richly deserves.

- An anthology of one of the greatest unsung jazz pioneers of the 20th century

- Carefully selected tracks from each of his LPs includes everything from deep spiritual jazz, haunting modal melodies, ethnic Turkish jazz and '70s funk

- 8 page colour CD booklet with in-depth liner notes from our original interviews and with previously unpublished photographs

- Original album artwork pictures

- Much of this music has never yet been reissued. Many of the original LPs are very rare and only available as a highly regarded LPs valued at very high prices on the collectors market


- The Rarest of the Rare - only with Jazzman because WE DIG DEEPER!

Sweet Vandals New Album

Check out the new album for the Sweet Vandals by dropping by their MySpace.


The Sweet Vandals are MAYKA EDJO: Lead Vocals / JOSE "Yusepe" HERRANZ: Guitar / SANTI "Sweetfingers" MARTÍN: Bass / JAVI "Skunk": Drums / SANTIAGO "diamond" VALLEJO: Hammond; Special Guest JULIAN MAESO: Hammond.

Here they are in action:

Bernard Purdie Article In NY Times

Check out article:

You’ve heard Bernard Purdie — better known as Pretty Purdie — perform his creation on Steely Dan’s “Home at Last,” from the 1977 album “Aja.” And you’ve heard variations on songs by Led Zeppelin (“Fool in the Rain”), Toto (“Rosanna”) and Death Cab for Cutie (“Grapevine Fires”).

Created with six bass, high-hat and snare tones, the Purdie Shuffle is a groove that seems to spin in concentric circles as it lopes forward. The result is a Tilt-a-Whirl of sound, and if you can listen without shaking your hips, you should probably see a doctor.

Read more here

Ted Jarrett RIP

We have has a lot of sad new in recent weeks and I hadn't mention the passing of Ted Jarrett:

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Songwriter and producer Ted Jarrett, whose 1957 hit "You Can Make It If You Try" turned him into a rhythm and blues icon, has died at 83, a hospice said on Monday.

Jarrett, who also numbered "Love Love Love" among his hits, died on Saturday of liver failure, officials at Nashville Alive Hospice said.

Jarrett wrote hits for singers Earl Gaines and Gene Allison and had No. 1 songs on both the country and R&B charts. "You Can Make It If You Try" crossed over to pop and wound up on the debut 1964 album by the Rolling Stones.

Jarrett was also credited as a writer, producer and label chief on songs from the Grammy-winning "Night Train to Nashville" album.
You can read more about Ted Jarrett here:

Ted Jarrett, Giant of Nashville R&B, Leaves Behind a Changed City
Ted Jarrett remembered as 'godfather' of Nashville R&B
Ted Jarrett You Can Make It If You Try

Marlynns On Sitting In The Park

Bob from Sitting In The Park has been in touch about his latest show:

Hi. Today on my radio show I interviewed members of the Chicago group the Marlynns. The Marlynns were from the South Side of Chicago and formed at Hirsch high school. The group was originally called the Norvells (named after the wife of the bass singer of the Soul Stirrers) and were an unusual Chicago group as they featured a woman on lead with male backing singers. After Richard Pegue's group the Belvederes took the name the Norvells, the group changed their name to the Marlynns. After a couple of years of playing in talent shows, the group got a record contract, via legendary Chicago engineer Ed Cody, with Tower records. The group released their first single on the Tower label in 1963. The A-side of the record, "The Break", was a novelty dance track that received radio play in Chicago. The flip, "My heart is yours", was a nice Miracles inspired ballad. The group appeared on the Jim Lounsbury TV show and, via Lounsbury, did record hops for White teenagers in the northwest suburbs.

The group recorded their second single, "Come back" b/w "The very next time", a year later for James Shelton's Daran record label. Shelton was group member Terry Thompson's uncle and Marshall Thompson of the Chilites was Terry's cousin; the tracks were recorded at the same session as the Chi-Lites' "I'm so jealous". Despite both sides of the Marlynns record being excellent ballads, the track received little promotion in the wake of the Chi-lites' success. Although the Daran record was the last Marlynns single, the group did do some session work, backing Sheryl Swope on her first single, backing other Daran artists, and even doing backing
vocals for Ral Donner.

The Marlynns disbanded in the mid-to-late 60s after Thompson joined the military. A couple of the members formed a band called the Chi-TNTs that played around Chicago until 1973. Member Sheryl Henry joined the South Shore Commission, singing lead on tracks such as "We're on the right track". Terry Thompson started working as a session drummer in Chicago even in high school while with the Marlynns (he even was on staff at Vee Jay records). Thompson also worked at Chess, playing drums on a large number of Chicago soul records in the 60s and 70s. He also began producing and arranging music in the 60s, working with James Shelton, Richard Pegue, and Clarence Johnson. He continues to be involved with performing and producing music in Chicago.

You can listen to the interview on my webpage:

http://www.sittinginthepark.com/interviews.html

you can listen to previous music shows at:

http://www.sittinginthepark.com/shows.htm

thanks,
Bob

Soul Revolution @ The Basement

James Trouble has announced a change to the Soul Revolution nights:

I'm pleased to be hooking up with Kate Burrell again to put on a regular event in Chelmsford. It's the same place we did the "You Know You Got Soul" parties at, so if you went to those you'll know the score. Small basement club in the city center (160 capacity), low ceiling, mind your heads, hoofing sound system, wooden dance floor, quality underground soul sounds from the 60s and 70s. Definitely worth a look if you're in the area.

At The Bassment, Wells St, Chelmsford

9pm til 2am

£5 on the door. Ltd capacity, early arrival highly recommended.

Some quality guests lined up for this, including Soul Sam in April.

If you're on Facebook, the event is listed here if you want to hook up with other members who are coming along

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=48077272033&ref=mf

Lee Fields @ Dig Deeper Brooklyn 25/4/09

The Dig Deeper guys have been in touch:

Although some of you might have caught him on stage with Sharon Jones at the Apollo last year, we were thinking that the several years since Lee Fields did a solo show in NYC is far too long. From his classics on Angle 3 through to his more recent releases on Desco, Soul Fire, Daptone, and Truth & Soul, he's got an amazing catalog of work. We can't wait to welcome him back, this time backed by the lovely Sweet Divines and the Divine Soul Rhythm Band!

More details to follow, but we're excited to announce that he will be doing the first live performance of "Take me back" in...well...Lee couldn't remember the last time he played that song out, as well as his version of the Sonics classic "Shot Down". We can't wait.

Tickets now on sale here:

http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/4873.aspx

Still time to book a flight to NYC...we'd love to have you join us! By the way, did we mention that Bumpshop resident and New York Soul Recordings scholar Dave Griffiths will be joining us as guest DJ?

- honky

Photos and recordings of past shows - http://www.myspace.com/digdeepernyc

A FATHER FOREVER - Tribute to Norman: Norman Whitfield Unissued tracks

I picked up this message from Spyder Turner over at Soulful Detroit:

Hi Guys,

My friend Vinnie put up some of the last songs that Norman produced before he passed, including some songs from the Four Tops unreleased cd There are decisions to be made so Please check them out and let me know what you think. Here is the link:

http://www.reverbnation.com/producernormanwhitfield

Please drop over and take a listen to some great music from one of the masters.

Eddie Bo Tribute Mix

Gabe Vaughn from R&B45.com has posted the following tribute to Eddie Bo:

Download R&B45.com Tribute to Eddie Bo

Eddie Bo - From This Day On (Seven-B)
Roy Ward - Horse with a Freeze (Seven-B)
Art Neville - Hook, Line & Sinker (Instant)
Eddie Bo - S.G.B. (Seven-B)
Roger & The Gypsies - Pass The Hatchet (Seven-B)
Candy Phillips - Timber (Atlantic)
Eddie Bo - Falling In Love Again (Seven-B)
Eddie Bo - Shake, Rattle & Soul (Cinderella)
Eddie Bo - Hook & Sling (Scram)
James K. Nine - Live It Up (Federal)
Eddie Bo - Check Your Bucket (Bo-Sound)
Sonny Jones - Sissy Walk (Scram)
Eddie Bo & Inez Cheatham - Lover & A Friend (Seven-B)
Chuck Carbo - Can I Be Your Squeeze (Canyon)
The Vibrettes - Humpty Dump (Lujon)
Eddie Bo - We're Doing It (The Thang) pt. 2 (Bo-Sound)
Mary Jane Hooper - I've Got Reasons (Power)
Chris Kenner - Cinderella (Instant)
Eddie Bo - Fence of Love (Seven-B)
Barbara George - Something You Got (Seven-B)
Eddie Bo - Every Dog Got His Day (RIC)
Oliver Morgan - The La La Man (Seven-B)
Eddie Bo - Check Mr. Popeye (Swan)
Oliver Morgan - Roll Call (Seven-B)
Bobby Williams Group - Boogaloo Mardi Gras (Seven-B)
Betty Taylor - I'm Going Home (Nola)

Soul Discovery MixUp

As regular readers will know I have a lot of time for the the sterling work carried out by Mick O'Donnell to support soul music on his show Soul Discovery.

Mark Merry, a regular guest on Mick's show has mailed me to tell me about some additional music which is now available in support of Soul Discovery.

Hi Colin

As a supplement to the Soul Discovery Radio show which is every other week on 209 Radio we are putting out a Soul Discovery MixUp. So far we have 4 mixes that have been on Essential Modern Soul and they come out every Sunday that there isn’t a live show. I put them together in the spirit of Soul Discovery and Voices from the shadows magazine, the mixes being the best new independent and southern soul ,unissued 70s,80s & 90s,blues and some deep also some soulful R&B and Gospel they are different from the live shows.

Mark Merry

Show 1
Download

Rockin High On Your Love – Ben Gold - Rockin High On Your Love MP3. 2009
Candle In The Window – Rocky Benton – Let Them Talk – CD. 2003
Lord I’m Needing You – Dewayne Strong – Dreams CD.2008
I Can’t Stop – Ty Karim – Kent CD.2009 (Previously Unissued Version of CB OVERTON)
I Do Love You – The Down Five – Ward.12”.198?
Will You Be Here – The Ballads – Confessing The Feeling (Jap CD unissued late 80s/90s cut)
I’m Gonna Get There – Boss Pee – Boss Pee,s Best – MP3 (Artist is John Peagram) 2009 but obviously recorded earlier
Jesus On My Mind – The Sensational Revelators – Tradgedy In Oklahoma – Ace CD Early 2000s
Closer To Your Heart – Raging Storm – I Want To Serve You Lord CD 2006
Maybe Love – LJ Jaxon – Look CD 2009
Is There life After Love – JB Hendricks – Life After Love CD.2009
My Life’s A Song – M Dunn - My Life’s A Song – MP3 2009
It’s True - M.R.William T – Forever The Midnight Dreamer CD 2009
Love Goes Around – Maggie – 12” 198?
Do You Know Him – Raging Storm - I Want To Serve You Lord CD 2006
Making A Way Out Of No Way – Martha & The Heavenly Sounds - Making A Way Out Of No Way MP3 2009

Show 2
Download

She Don't Love Me No More - Lonne - Standing In The Crossroad - G&G Records - 2009
Talking About Your Mind - Richie Beasley - Tha Four Essence Of Love - 2006
Love Love Love - Charles Beverly - Ladies Of The Nineties - Torrid Records - 1996
Someone Special - Muzz Marshall - 2009
One On One Party - Ten-63 The Browns - Facing The Music
If You Can't Help Me (REMIX) - Carl Sims - Ecko Sampler -Ecko - 2009
How Can I Make You Mine - Vel Omar & The Pzazz Band -2008
Ordinary Woman - Common Folk - Home Grown Mamma Made - 2009
Change - Ment 2B - 2009
Just For The Moment - U-mynd - Prove My Love - 1993 - Gibbo's Selection
Someday - Ronnie Walker - (Unissued 70s)
Do You Know ? - Phillip Townsend - Beautiful Black Lady -2005
Who Can Define Love - Ron Thatch - Mojo - 198?
Call Me - Dorothy Moore - Winner - Mark Houghtons Selection
Livin For Your Love - Frank Graves - Unissued (well thats what it said on the tape)
Your Love Completes Me - The Holden Brothers - One Family Under God - 2009
Doorkeeper - Jeremias Antonetty - Doorkeeper - 2009 - Kev Oxberrys Selection

Show 3
Download

When The Party's Over - Little Willie G - Heaven Bound Christian Oldies - Joshua Records - 2007
Only You - Hannah Jones - TMRC - CD Single - 1992 - Brian Gouchers Choice
Lets Fall In Love - Platinum Oak Productions - A Night For Lovers - 2009
Forever Last - Rides & Styles - The Ride Is On - 2009
Hang On - Juss Bill - The Journey - 2009
Don't Fight The Feeling - The Truth - Previously Unissued 70s - PVine Japanese Issue 2009
Now We Know - Tony Delgado - A Better Place - 2009 - Inspired by JohnS on EMS
Falling In Love Again - Tina Davis - Falling In Love Again - 2009
Lonely Hearts - Consonance - See The Light - WNFO - 2005
That's My Story (And I'm Sticking To It) - The Chairman Of The Board - Surfside - 2009
Can't Keep A Good Man Down - Louis Jones - The Church Is Flying High - 2009
Unspoken - TONEX - Unspoken - 2009 - Inspired By JohnS on EMS
Calling Your Name - M.A.R.E.E. - Six For One - Gamma Records - 1995
With Your Love - Byrd Pressley - With Your Love EP - 2008
Bright Shining Angel - Dennis Rogers & Universal - Philadelphia Rarities Vol II - Previously Unissued 70s
Open Your Eyes - Seville - Millenium 45 - 1981
Closer - Platinum Oak Productions - A Night For Lovers - 2009
Tender Hooks - Candi Staton - Nitelites - Sugarhill - 1982
Go Through Something - Platinum Oak Productions - A Night For Lovers – 2009


Show 4
Download

Let Me Show You - Big LJ - Its About Time - 2009
Sleep With You - Will Thompson - Soul Brother #1 - 2009
Oh Lord - Tone Walters - Quickstar Productions Presents Unified By Grace - 2009
Positive - Krista Alston - Keep On Keeping On - 2005
Keep Pressing On - Kenton Rogers - Alive & Pressing On - 1996 - Johns Edit (Thanks Mate)
Heaven Sent Angel - Oscar Perry - Unissued 70s
Get Better - PC & The Final Verdict - Control Of Me - 2009
When I Hear Your Name - Shirley Brown - Unleashed - 2009
Purpose - Skrilla - Didn't Hear This Coming - 2009
We Got To Go On From Here - Bishop Larry Montgomery - In My Fathers House - 2009
Forever - Makeda (Tiffany Purnell) - Escape From Egypt - 2009
Your Way My Way - Sweet William (Actually William Stuckey Remember Him?)- Menagerie - 2009
If You Only Knew - Cal Benett,Jimmy Hamilton,Victor Hill - John Swansons Rent Party (Actually Half of Sai Whatt) - 2009
Love Is All we Need - Ten 63 The Browns - Facing The Music
Look In Your Eyes - Zarack feat Ernest Wilson - All Tone 45 - 198?
Stay - Art Wilson - Tabu 45 - 199?
Before You Go - Will Thompson - Soul Brother #1
Cant Stop - PC The Final Verdict - Control Of Me - 2009
Lets Be Friends - Waltei - It Is What It Is – 2009

Don't forget to listen to Soul Discovery every fortnight - next show 5/4/09 and is available as a podcast for 14 days.

Roy Lee Johnson When A Guitar Plays The Blues

This is a fabulous new release from the Bear Family on Roy Lee Johnson which compiles his early recordings with unissued tracks from the can.

From left: Dr. Felgood (Willie Perryman), Curtis Smith, Bobby Lee Tuggle, Roy Lee Johnson, Beverly Watkins, Howard Hobbs

The first, long overdue, collection of rare but sought-after singles by Roy Lee Johnson, the underground hero of guitar freaks and deep soul fans. Includes 'Mister Moonlight', known to millions by the Beatles but originally by Dr Feelgood and the Interns (vocal: Roy Lee Johnson) and the first version of 'When A Guitar Plays The Blues', since revived by Albert Collins and Roy Buchanan. Eleven previously unissued tracks including four by underrated soul man, Curtis Smith, Johnson's fellow singer-guitarist in the Interns. The most soulful of Sixties soul packaged with all Bear Family's meticulous attention to detail including a lavishly illustrated essay by über-fan and soul authority, Martin Goggin. -- Roy Lee Johnson first came to attention as the occasional vocalist with the Interns, a R&B band led by blues shouter Dr Feelgood, aka Piano Red. But there's a whole lot more to this songwriter, guitarist and singer of soul with a capital 'S'. Johnson's little heard treasures of Southern soul are finally served up on one CD. Everything he recorded for Okeh, Columbia, Josie and Philips is here; records you'd never own without spending months on e- bay and trunkloads of cash. -- There are gritty dance workouts, lilting soul ballads, ferocious instrumentals and devastating deep wrist-slashers from Muscle Shoals. Sixties soul reissues may be coin of the realm these days but few are quite as essential as this scorching collection of Roy Lee Johnson's best performances.

CD content:

1. Mister Moonlight - Johnson, Roy Lee
2. Love Is Amazing - Johnson, Roy Lee
3. Sea Breeze - Johnson, Roy Lee
4. Black Pepper Will Make You Sneeze - Johnson, Roy Lee
5. Too Many Tears - Johnson, Roy Lee
6. Nobody Does Something For Nothing - Johnson, Roy Lee
7. Busybody - Johnson, Roy Lee
8. I'm So Happy - Johnson, Roy Lee
9. My Best Just Ain't Good Enough - Johnson, Roy Lee
10. Love Birds - Johnson, Roy Lee
11. When A Guitar Plays The Blues - Johnson, Roy Lee
12. Plowing Playboy - Johnson, Roy Lee
13. That's All I Need - Johnson, Roy Lee
14. Slowly I'm Falling In Love With You - Johnson, Roy Lee
15. Two Doors Down - Johnson, Roy Lee
16. Stanback Headache Powder - Johnson, Roy Lee
17. It's All Over - Johnson, Roy Lee
18. Busybody - Johnson, Roy Lee
19. So Anna Just Love Me - Johnson, Roy Lee
20. Boogaloo No. 3 - Johnson, Roy Lee
21. Cheer Up Daddy's Comin' Home - Johnson, Roy Lee
22. Guitar Man - Johnson, Roy Lee
23. Can You Handle It - Johnson, Roy Lee
24. Chunk Some Love - Johnson, Roy Lee
25. Take Me Back And Try Me - Johnson, Roy Lee
26. She Put The Whammy To Me - Johnson, Roy Lee
27. Don't Do This To Me - Smith, Curtis
28. Two Wrongs (Won't Make It Right) - Smith, Curtis
29. Come Here Baby - Smith, Curtis
30. I've Got A Feeling - Smith, Curtis

Martin Goggin has recently informed the Southern Soul list that Roy Lee Johnson is working on new material so watch this space!