This album was born from a rare session held in 2015 at Quatermass Sound Lab, led by Malcolm Catto. It was a rehearsal session in preparation for a performance at the Worldwide Awards hosted by Gilles Peterson, featuring improvisational, one-take reinterpretations of Sun Ra’s classic masterpieces. These recordings lay dormant in Malcolm Catto’s arc ...Read morehive for a decade, unheard by anyone, until they were finally released to the public.
This EP features the title track A1 (sample 1), a cover of “Nuclear War”—a song with a spiritual, profound groove and psychedelic, pitch-black atmosphere—sung by Barbora Patkova, vocalist of The Helliocentrics; a powerful cover of “Where Pathways Meet”—a meditative soul-jazz-funk masterpiece from the 1978 classic album *Lanquidity*—as track A2 (sample 2); a supple cover of Ronnie Boykin’s “Angels And Demons At Play,” originally recorded in 1960, as track B1; and a cover of “Astro Black” (B2; sample 3)—a 1972 dark funk/cosmic jazz masterpiece that mysteriously showcases Bilal’s astonishing, otherworldly vocals—is also a fantastic rendition.

Six tracks of exquisite grooves, crafted by a quartet of young musicians from Melbourne, Australia, who blend their longing for an analog aesthetic with sounds from Moog synthesizers, vocoders, Rhodes pianos, guitars, bass, drums, percussion, and open-reel tape. Be sure to check out the music video as well. MIDLIFE!!! Timeless, unflagging groove—so ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA) cool. I hope they come to Japan someday!!! If you haven’t experienced them yet, don’t miss this opportunity. Check out the tracklist below. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

The B-side features another track from the album *Windows*: the masterpiece “Canzona” (sample 2), a song with a breathtakingly beautiful harmony of thrilling interplay. This is a limited-edition 7-inch single with a hand-stamped sleeve. Since the original album is extremely rare and commands high prices even on the used market, I’m absolutely thril ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)led that this incredible track is now available on 7-inch vinyl!!! (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Enjoy the superb, top-notch groove of “Tighten Up”—the classic Archie & the Drells track, also well-known from the YMO cover—reimagined as an organic, elegant, and upbeat jazz-funk instrumental! ! Side A’s “Let The Light In” (sample 2), brimming with radiance like the sun pouring down and energetic dynamism, is also passionate and soulful.
New ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA) crossover soul-jazz from Casbah 73, led by Oli Stewart in Madrid, Spain; Afro-Latin fusion space disco; and two special tracks from the debut album by The Jade—a live ensemble project featuring outstanding musicians from Afro-Latin, Brazilian, Brit-funk, and street soul—as well as Spanish crossover fusion disco—active primarily in Spain but across Europe. This 7-inch single features two standout tracks from their debut album! (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Alfonso Soliano laid the foundations for broadcast and studio music in Malaysia, and it's often said that no one has shaped the sound of modern Malaysian music more than he did. This release unearths rare recordings pressed in editions of only a few dozen copies for radio broadcast, which essentially never circulated publicly. Drawing on the vocabu ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)lary of bebop and swing jazz as well as Latin music, and incorporating big band arrangements while tying them to elements of traditional Malay music, Soliano forged a uniquely Malaysian modern sound that is at once sophisticated and rooted in local tradition — his little-known work distilled into 11 tracks on this invaluable album. Every piece here is an original composition, with performances from leading Malaysian musicians of the era such as Johari Salleh and Ahmad Nawab. Includes liner notes documenting Soliano's life and achievements, plus previously unpublished archival photographs. Gatefold sleeve. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

Johari Salleh was a composer, arranger, conductor, and trumpeter whose wide-ranging career spanned Malaysian state broadcasting, film scores, popular song, and national hits — a maestro often credited with shaping the orchestral sound of modern Malaysia. As with the simultaneously released Alfonso Soliano title, most of these recordings were made f ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)or radio broadcast or pressed locally in runs of only a few dozen copies and barely circulated; from those rare sources, nine tracks have been selected to showcase jazz, the music he was most passionate about throughout his life. Weaving a spiritual air together with Malaysian folk motifs, it's a gem of a collection featuring deep modal slow grooves, fiery jazz-funk, and vivid proof of his gifts as a trumpet soloist. Gatefold sleeve with liner notes, previously unpublished archival photos, and a 12-page booklet. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

This album also includes Side B2, “There Are Other Worlds” (sample 3), a mysterious space-funk masterpiece featuring Sun Ra’s spacey, spiritual, meditative Fender Rhodes, organ, ARP synthesizer, and Moog, all blending together in layers. The original is extremely rare. It’s one of the masterpieces that’s hugely popular among DJs. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

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『On Last Night At Marienbad's latest, the imprint brings together three of the brightest souls found within the realms of Jazz, namely Mauricesax, 9ick and Milan93, with their collective talents synergising effortlessly on 'A Garden Between Us', alongside a stellar cast of remixers who add even further delight betw ...Read moreeen the grooves…. As a genre, Jazz has perhaps lent itself the most to other musical universes, in that its curious heart, endlessly experimental nature, and parameter-defying spirit have wrapped itself deep within the core of countless albums, scenes, and music makers. It's a genre that welcomes reinvention, consistently defying its contents and always reaching out to find new methods of expressionism. Electronic music, in its many forms, has truly embraced Jazz perhaps like no other movement of music has, with a truly astonishing array of records surfacing in the past 40 years which have blended Jazz's unique motifs with grooves, chords, and emotive excellence. From 90s Jazz house and UR Techno, through to Future Jazz, downtempo, and Hip Hop, and around many other suns, there remains such an intrinsic and symbiotic relationship between the two musical realms that caters to those who wish to live music both within and out with themselves. As practitioners of blending electronica and Jazz, few do it like the trio of Mauricesax, 9ick, and Milan93. All three are known for their distinctive soundscapes, yet share commonalities in terms of musical language, feel, and sense of progression. Bringing them together allows for overlaps in their sounds to emerge, and just like Jazz itself, this is where the intrinsicness of sound begins to blossom. 9ick brings his softly evolving vibe to the table, one which was so prevalent and celebrated on his 2025 album 'SMIL'; Milan93 draws from his focal point of exploring fill-laden grooves and a myriad of emotive sensibilities; and Mauricesax draws up his extensive musicality that exists at the corner of jazz, electronic, and experimental music, along with running musical workshops all over the globe. 'A Garden Between Us' represents the trio's core tenets, with this immediately obvious from the record's opener, 'Rhodora'. A gentle solo piano quickly evolves into a series of powerful rhythmic pulses, with brass lines bringing vitality and feel to proceedings. The track shifts gears with purpose, transitioning between musical vignettes of the highest order, with the synth work doing much to bind the transitions together. 'Tulip' emerges slightly differently, with glossy Rhodes tones and an unravelling rhythmic undercurrent setting an enthralling stage. The track flourishes amongst sweeping textures, coming up for air amongst a deeply hypnotic rhythmic section that holds on and never lets up. 'Honeysuckle' lands next, which sees the trio emerge with a boundless, dynamic soundscape. The drums shift within the undertones, as keys, chords, horns and hip-hop vocal samples dance around the pulse, capturing the imagination with their narrative-like placement. Wrapping up the A side comes 'Camellia'. A dazzling array of harmonic sounds converges around the transfixing rhythm section, which emerges from deep below to lavishly roll out over the midsection, with the delicateness of the instrumentation a real highlight here. The B side features two exquisite remixes, with Pacific Coliseum's version of 'Tulip' landing first. Beginning with a signature four to the floor to get things going, his careful handling of the source material is seen in the tactful introduction of the blissful elements that made the original cut so impactful, with great focus placed on emotive fidelity. The result is a summer-bound house number that reimagines the original in all the right ways, flipping it into a euphoria-driven jazz-laden pacer that reaches for the heavens as much as it drives right into the heart. Teuteu then showcases their take on 'Honeysuckle', and at 9 minutes long, represents the longest cut on the record - and the experience is all the richer for it. Leaning heavily into dance music flavours, Teuteu shifts perspective totally into the realm of the club, with the walls beating hard to the kicks. The sax lines that drift ethereally up top keep eyes closed and souls full, as the dance shifts into the next phase. An experience that drifts from the daydreaming, to soul-warming through to the club shaking - what else is left to experience, except for 'A Garden Between Us' and how it will brighten up life itself….』

A timeless masterpiece. German label *The Outer Edge*—which has been releasing remixes and reworks in recent years—is reissuing this track with the same B-side as the *Backatcha Records* reissue, offering two versions featuring the best possible sound quality. Although the original master for the US Hithouse Version has been lost, the label takes p ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)ride in this reissue, which features the best sound quality of any previous reissue. The instrumental section by BODY HEAT in the second half is a highlight, so I’ve embedded the full YouTube video below. Be sure to check it out.

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『Following the success of the rework releases of Trip To Your Mind by Delfonic, LTJ Xperience, and DJ Friction, the time has finally come to reissue the original mixes of this essential and still highly sought-after Disco Funk classic. Both the original Hithouse Mix and the re-mix by Chris Hill & Robbie Vincent were released in 1979. However, newly uncovered evidence has revealed that the track was actually recorded much earlier. After extensive research, including the rediscovery of Reginald Hudson's original flight ticket dated September 7, 1976, from Los Angeles to London, proof has emerged that the recording sessions took place in late 1976. Due to unfortunate circumstances, the track remained shelved for several years and did not see release until 1979. By that time, the original backing band, Body Heat-a group of U.S. Army musicians stationed in Germany-had already disbanded. As a result, the record was released under the project name Hudson People. Reg Hudson has since shared additional photographs and previously unknown information, which will be revealed in the coming months. To further celebrate the record's legacy, an official music video is currently in production and is scheduled for release this summer, marking the track's 50th anniversary. As the original master tapes have unfortunately been lost, the audio has been transferred and restored using highest end equipment from the best available sources. In particular, the original Hithouse Mix now sounds better than ever before. The 12-inch release will be presented in a faithful reproduction of its rare original "Disco 45" sleeve, believed to have been included only with the earliest pressings. The Story Behind the Record For decades, Trip To Your Mind was celebrated as a Brit Funk classic, although its true origins remained largely unknown. While the track was recorded at London's Advision Studios, Hudson People were neither a British group nor a London-based project-a fact first brought to light through the official 2022 reissue on Backatcha Records. In interviews with label owner DJ Scientist, songwriter and producer Reg Hudson revealed that the musicians behind the recording were actually members of Body Heat, a GI band based in Germany. Like Hudson himself, most of the musicians originally came from the Chicago area. "The band included Tony Palmer on guitar, Herva Middleton on drums and lead vocals, Charles Walker on saxophone, Harvey Perry on trumpet and trombone, and Rickey on bass-a five-man lineup," Hudson recalls. Recorded in late 1976, the track remained unreleased for several years. By the time it finally appeared in 1979, Body Heat was already on the verge of breaking up, prompting the decision to release it under the Hudson People name. Since the late 1990s, Trip To Your Mind has been heavily bootlegged, widely compiled, and continuously championed by DJs and collectors

worldwide, cementing its reputation as one of the most enduring and indemand Disco Funk records of its era. 50 year anniversary edition! Recorded in 1976, first released in 1979. - Essential and classic Disco Funk / Dancefloor Jazz-Funk masterpiece - Contains the original full length Hithouse version as well as the remix version by Chris Hill & Robbie Vincent - Comes with original "Disco 45" label sleeve - Fully licenced from composer Reginald Hudson - Quality lacquer cut by SST Side A Trip To Your Mind Side B Trip To Your Mind (Remix)』 (Original Japanese text by Saito)

GEMINI, a new band formed around Shigeto Otake (cro-magnon), has released its first full-length album, *GEMINI:zed*, on limited-edition vinyl via Jazzy Sport.

Centered around cro-magnon drummer Shigeto Otake, the lineup features Inushiki bassist Shoji Ishiguro, Razoku guitarist Ryuta Koshino, keyboardist Shota Hishiyama (known for his work ...Read morewith urb and the Kyoto Jazz Massive Live Set), percussionist Yohei Takada, known for his work with Hotel New Tokyo and stim; and Taiga Tanimoto, saxophonist and flutist for SANABAGUN.—a super session band bringing together a lineup of talented musicians who have long been pillars of the Japanese music scene.

An instrumental jazz-funk sound that fuses 1970s jazz and soul with the beat and groove sensibilities of hip-hop and beyond, the dynamism of Latin American music, the essence of smoky reggae and dub, and the thrill of improvisation and jam sessions.

From the Latin-percussive, mellow jazz groove of “Kalavinka” to the jazz-funk track “Glowin’” that will appeal even to hip-hop fans, the warm and groovy “Shadow of the Tiger,” “Kind of Green,” which lets you savor reggae/dub grooves, and even a cover of “Recorda-Me” from Joe Henderson’s *Page One*, brimming with ’70s jazz-funk flavor—for a total of 9 tracks.

The vinyl mastering was handled by Taiji Okuda (Studio MSR), who has also worked with cro-magnon, Tabito Nanao, Tempalay, and cero.

Beloved by Giles Peterson, Coco Maria, and Tina Edwards, and often featured on numerous compilations and bootlegs, this track is hailed as a “lost masterpiece of the acid jazz era”— The masterpiece “Foot In The Door” (sample 1)—a light, percussive fusion jazz-funk and boogie track that served as a prototype for Brit-funk, with listeners drawn in an ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)d guided by its soaring horn intro— and the Brazilian boogie track B1, “Samba Doo Bonnay” (sample 2)—which incorporates a percussive batucada beat reminiscent of Airto Moreira’s style—is also great!!! And the intense, killer mambo-jazz track B2, “21st Floor Mambo” (sample 3), is simply spectacular!!!
This album features three tracks reportedly recorded in the same studio and around the same time as SADE’s “Diamond Life.” (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

This release pairs the thrilling “Houdini,” driven by a roll drum and piano, with “Miss Neptune feat. Elizabeth Steiner,” a unique track featuring a reggae bass and harp—a combination that offers a sensual, rich groove that feels both familiar yet fresh, sprinkled with reverse playback and echoes. A stellar lineup of guest musicians—including Molly ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM) Lewis, Dave Guy, and harpist Elizabeth Steiner—enhances the cinematic atmosphere. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

Greece's own musical culture — the Arabic-European melodic lines of ancient traditional music rooted in Greek mythology, fused with Byzantine chant — meets Greg Foat's talent to superb effect, yielding a supple modern sensibility and jazz-funk approach that wraps you in a strangely addictive, wondrous ease, odd scales and shifting meters and all. A ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA) Greek Balearic chill-out ambient modern jazz title worth watching. Nine captivating tracks that faintly evoke the Penguin Cafe Orchestra and post-rock-tinged modern jazz. Alongside the plaintive tones of the duduk, which somewhat recall the late Djivan Gasparyan, the nostalgic, homesick Greek ambient pieces are deeply flavorful.
The long-awaited new album from maverick keyboardist Greg Foat, whose energetic run of releases explores a rich musical sensibility beyond the confines of jazz and pushes UK jazz into new territory. Limited-edition black vinyl LP. Highly recommended. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Opening with the mellow groove “Synchronize Vibration” (sample_1)—which could be seen as a sequel to Roy Ayers’ anthem “Everybody Loves The Sunshine” (’76)—this album treats listeners to eight tracks of exquisite mellow jazz-funk that shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. All tracks are original compositions co-written by the three artists. Top-notch. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

"ACTION REACTION," the new album by Horatio Luna—a talented bassist, composer, and producer who was formerly a member of the nine-piece hip-hop/crossover group 30/70 from Melbourne, Australia—was recorded between 2022 and 2025 at two studios in Melbourne: Nick Herrera’s studio in Coburg and Drew Parsons’ studio in South Melbourne, and appears to be ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA) a work that documents his experiences in both composition and life.
Featuring himself on bass, keyboards, and synthesizers, along with three other keyboardists, synthesizer players, a guitarist, a tenor saxophonist, drums & samples, percussion, and piano. Marking a sharp departure from the dark textures of his previous album "Yes Doctor," the sound has evolved into crystal-clear synthesizers and funk-heavy tracks. Centered on jazz-based interplay, the album fully explores the space between crossover, jazz-funk, beatdown, and deep house through hip-hop sampling, beatmaking techniques, and psychedelic sessions steeped in the raw spirit of black music, fully exploring the space between crossover, jazz-funk, beatdown, and deep house. The album features 14 tracks, including several interludes. As expected, the bass interplay—which was likely heavily influenced by Jaco Pastorius—is truly impressive. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

The latest 7-inch release from NAUTILUS—a trio led by drummer Toshiyuki Sasaki, who has built a strong relationship of trust with the renowned AGOGO label while spearheading Japan’s rare groove and jazz-funk scene through hip-hop—is an elegant jazz-funk cover of “Take Me to the Mardi Gras” by Bob James—an indispensable sampling classic in the histo ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ry of hip-hop—with the A-side (sample 1) delivering an elegant jazz-funk cover brimming with crisp, upbeat funk that makes the most of the original track’s brilliance, and, needless to say, a B-side (sample 2) that takes Kool & The Gang’s mellow classic “Summer Madness”—a track that intoxicates listeners with its dreamy, soulful synthesizer sounds—and transforms it into a more danceable, disco- and boogie soulful groove—all while preserving the original’s brilliance (sample 2). This exquisite 7-inch, which effortlessly blends hip-hop, rare groove, jazz-funk, and crossover-fusion disco and boogie—shining a light on NAUTILUS’s impeccable taste—has quietly emerged as an exquisite 7-inch release. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

From Japan, there's even George Yanagi's "Matsuribayashi ga Kikoeru no Theme" (sample2), the theme song to the drama starring the late Kenichi Hagiwara. Despite the selection spanning wildly different tracks from across the world and across eras, the exotic, soulful ease and just-right feel that only they could pull off comes through beautifully — ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)as you'd expect. Courtesy of the label, an original poster is included on a first-come, first-served basis (offer ends once supplies run out). Black vinyl, 180g heavyweight 2LP, with mixed/unmixed download code. Please check out the tracklist as well. It's great that each of the 14 tracks comes with download data too. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

A legendary cover that masterfully embodies Quintetto X’s musical identity—featuring sophisticated rhythms, jazz harmonies, and a melodic sensibility that fuses inspiration from Brazilian music with elements of acid jazz, which was also a major trend in the European club music scene at the time. Originally released in 1994 as a rare EP, this excell ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ent cover has been remastered and released for the first time on 7-inch vinyl as a two-part set on the A and B sides. A 2026 remastered reissue of a key track from the era just before Schema! (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Side A features “Senza Paura” (sample 1), a classic by Brazilian legends Tocinho and Vinícius Moraes—best known for Italian singer Ornella Vanoni’s iconic rendition—reimagined as a fusion of Brazilian music and Italian pop, reconstructed with delicate jazz harmonies and an elegant groove Side B features a superb cover of a classic by Jorge Ben, whi ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ch perfectly embodies Quintetto X’s musical identity through a masterful fusion of sophisticated rhythms, jazz harmonies, inspiration from Brazilian music, and elements of acid jazz—a trend prevalent in the European club music scene at the time “Balança Pema” (sample 2)—a superb cover of a classic by Jorge Ben that perfectly embodies Quintetto X’s musical identity through its sophisticated rhythms, jazz harmonies, and inspiration drawn from Brazilian music, along with elements of acid jazz, which was also a trend in the European club music scene at the time. A 2026 remastered reissue of a key track from the era leading up to *Schema*! Released for the first time on 7-inch vinyl. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

On the eve of SCHEMA’s founding, a bossa nova-jazz-funk masterpiece from Mediterranean Italy during the heyday of acid jazz! This classic track is released on 7-inch vinyl for the first time!! Wonderful.
In the early ’90s, the Bari, Italy-based “Fez” collective—led by Nicola Conte—redefined contemporary jazz by fusing groove, an experimental sp ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)irit, and a distinctly Mediterranean sensibility. It was in this environment that the early recordings of the project—which would later evolve into “Schema Records”—were born, initially released on the “Right Tempo” label. Now, Schema Records looks back on these pioneering works with the release of three 7-inch singles (45s).
Each release has been newly remastered from the original masters. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)