Speedometer (JPN) - Private (2002)

(Toys Factory)

The second full-length album by this Japanese ensemble, Speedometer (not the UK Funk band) and as with their debut album "...Or Not" they continue to explore the limits of downtempo electronica. Seasoned with the occasional pinch of sweetly layered female vocals and turntablism, the result nudge the traditional downtempo envelope by combining elements of smooth jazz (as on "Walk"), and experimental electronica (as on "Wake Up Afternoon," with its Japanese talk-radio samples). Fans of Kruder & Dorfmeister and Zero 7 will feel at home with Private.


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William Parker & Hamid Drake

I. Piercing the Veil (2001)


(AUM Fidelity)

At first you may consider this release as a bunch of kooky-crazy out-jazz because—“What?! Just drums and acoustic bass and no ‘real’ instruments!?” And then you listen and what you hear is: swing, groove, excitement, melody, and beauty. And you thought you didn’t like “free jazz”; Piercing The Veil by bassist William Parker and percussionist Hamid Drake was originally issued in 2001 and gave rise to giant amounts of praise and attention. it is considered among the finest and most accessible recordings made by “free players” in recent years.


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II. Organic Grooves - Black Cherry (2002)


(Aum Fidelity)

Maintaining the philosophy that accompanied PIERCING THE VEIL, This release By ORGANIC GROOVES (a collective of DJ’s and instrumentalists) is a remix of the original PIERCING THE VEIL and far from being remixed out , William Parker & Hamid Drake both participated in this release and demonstrate their mastery of the pulse and the driving force that surrounds it. All of the cuts relate one to one to the cuts on PIERCING THE VEIL.

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Afronaught - Shapin' Fluid (2001)

(Apollon)

Afronaught - Orin Walters (Bugz in The Atic) is fusing soul-jazz experimentation with leftfield dance techniques, Walter explores the range of styles that influence the fractured beat movement in this release. Don Ricardo takes a vocal turn on "Take U There," a late-1970s soul capsule , then a sound set off by Loretta Heywood on the downtempo number "Just A'nutha Day." The title track wraps a mellow uptempo vibe before leading in to a call to dance by Tittla on "Work It." (URB Magz)


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Speedometer

I. Speedometer - This Is Speedometer Vol. 1 (2003)



The first 2 full length albums of the UK's Jazz funk band released in 2003 and 2005.

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II. Speedometer - This Is Speedometer Vol. 2 (2005)



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The James Taylor Quartet - Don't Mess With Mr. T : JTQ Plays Motown

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Keb Darge Presents - Funk For The 21St Century (2002)

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Nortec Collective - Tijuana Sound Machine

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Yosuke Onuma - Jazz 'N' Pop (2003)

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Grupo Fantasma - Sonidos Gold

Latin/Funk Grupo Fantasma's third album

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Osunlade

I. Paradigm (2001)



Down tempo deep house with Brazilian, funk, and Latin colors. Featuring vocals from Wummi (Masters At Work), Fiona Apple & Socrates

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II. El Primer Ano (2001)



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Moses Mayes - Needle To The Groove (2004)

Thanks to Flava & this is for Joaquino

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Dubtribe Sound System

I. Baggage (2005)



Sunshine Jones and Moonbeam Jones are Dubtribe Sound System a San Francisco based group who were active performing live world wide between 1991 and 2005 . Known for their stamina in performing live for many hours they have a devoted following amid the West Coast House scene at the time. The group performed for the last time at the end of 2005.

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II. Bryant Street



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Aqua Bassino - Beat´s n Bobs (2001)

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Alex Cortiz - Magnifico! (2005)

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Naoki Kenji - Downtown Tokyo (2001)

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Naoki Kenji - Tozai (2000)

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Greyboy - Soul Mosaic (2004)

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Gota - It's So Different Here (1997)

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Gazzara

I. Grand Central Boogie (2000)



Francesco Gazzara

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II. The Spirit Of Summer



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Bobby Hughes Experience - Fusa Riot (1999)

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Greyboy - Freestylin (1994)

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The James Taylor Quartet - Do Your Own Thing (1993)

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Exodus Quartet

I. Way Out There (1996)


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II. Tribute To Mr.Cool

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Pacha Massive - All Good Things

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The Quiet Boys - BOSH! (1996)

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Black & Brown - File Under Funk (1997)

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Povo - We Are Povo (2005)

Lars Vissing and Anders Peter Andreasen are Povo and they deliver pure Jazz with touch of house, drum 'n' bass and club beats.

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Llorca - New Comer (2002)

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Weekend Players

I. Pursuit Of Happiness



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II. 21st Century (Ep)



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Intuit - Intuit (2004)

" An incredible album from Intuit -- not only for the solid work by the group itself, but even more so for the wonderful range of guest stars that includes Doug Carn, Flora Purim, Airto, and Andy Bey. The groove is a mix of soul jazz, Brazilian rhythms, and some modern electric work"

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Soul Bossa Trio - Dolphins (2003)

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Papa Grows Funk

I. Papa Grows Funk - Mr. Patterson's Hat



Papa Grows Funk got the chops to be voted as the funkiest act in the world’s funkiest town New Orleans.

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II. Papa Grows Funk - Shakin'


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Soundscape UK - Life Force (1996)

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Soundscape UK - Uptown Groove (2000)

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Uriel - Under Compulsion (1997)

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Moses Mayes - Second Ring (2006)

Second Ring is the third full album of Moses Mayes offering plenty of funk grooves, guitar riffs plus punchy horn lines and turntable cuts.

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Les Gammas - Exercices De Styles (2000)

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Uriel - Exploits (2000)

"Uriel mixes jazz, funk and electronica in equal proportion and Exploits is their second album released in 2000 under Beau Monde label.

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Almadrava - Northern Winds (2002)

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Smoke City - Flying Away (1997)

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Smoke City - Heroes Of Nature (2002)

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Sergio Mendes - The Swinger From Rio. Favourites (2004)

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