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)

A mysterious and sexy atmosphere created by a unique sound that blends exotica, Latin and Brazilian rhythms, jazz, and easy listening—all distinct from the mainstream jazz of the time. Saxophone, vibraphone, marimba, various percussion instruments, and vocals—Don Cunningham’s virtuoso-like performance, in which he single-handedly switches between a ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM) vast array of percussion and keyboard instruments, is a must-hear.
This self-released album, limited to 500 copies and sold only locally and at the club, was recorded while performing at “The Living Room” inside the Playboy Club—a members-only nightclub and restaurant in St. Louis, Missouri, founded by Hugh Hefner, the creator of *Playboy* magazine. Years later, “Tabu” (sample_1) received heavy rotation at the legendary UK event “Talkin’ Loud And Saying Something,” hosted by Gilles Peterson and Patrick Forge, and in the late ’80s&# x301C;90s. It also spread throughout Japan’s rare groove and jazz DJ scene. The album features a tropical jazz arrangement of the classic exotica track “Quiet Village” (sample_2)—a cover of Martin Denny’s well-known song— “Quiet Village” (sample_2), and the refreshing jazz-dance track “Samba De Orpheu” (sample_3)—a cover of a samba song by Brazil’s Luiz Bonfá that runs over seven minutes—are among the seven tracks included on this album. Now that the boom has died down, this is your chance to get your hands on it. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

A super-rare Latin Young Soul classic that opens the 1968 masterpiece album Viva Soul by Maestro Harvey Averne—a renowned producer and pianist who worked with artists like Eddie Palmieri and was a leading figure in the New York Latin soul/boogaloo scene of the 1960s and 1970s "You're No Good" (sample 1) is featured on Side A, while Side B showcases ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA) the legendary New York salsa and Latin jazz percussionist and vibraphonist Louie Ramirez & His Orchestra, with their dynamic percussion and sharp brass section. The arrangement is elegant yet spirited, with wonderful spark and dynamism—a must-have 1965 boogaloo-Latin-funky track "Mueve La Cadera" (sample 2), a 1965 boogaloo-Latin-funky masterpiece. This is a powerful split release from the trusted label Matasuna, which has been consistently putting out strong releases focused on reissuing rare Latin funk and jazz groove treasures. Don’t miss out! (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

On Side B, the track “Lindeza” (sample 2)—a futuristic jazz and tropical funk gem in the Brazilian batucada style, clocking in at around 110 BPM—offers an elegant, jazzy, and supremely pleasant listening experience. Both sides feature organic, meticulous production that works perfectly for both the dance floor and listening sessions, and the sound quality and arrangements are simply delightful. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Be sure to start with Side B! This is an exquisite cover of Dorival Caymmi’s timeless classic “A lenda do Abaete,” featuring elegant and immersive percussion rhythms and grooves from Bahia in northeastern Brazil that are incredibly soothing (sample 1), followed by a double A-side featuring two tracks: a samba/ bossa nova-Balearic soul track “Meu Ca ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)nto” (sample 2), which is brimming with Luzia’s affection for her hometown of Bahia in northeastern Brazil. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Vol. 9 features an opening track that’s both frustratingly unsettling and dangerous, blending old-time jazz, oldies, Caribbean jazz, and an exotic soundscape—a ghostly, echo-drenched soundscape that’s abstract, dangerous, unsettling, and laid-back. Mastering is by Hacchi (Urban Volcano Sounds), and the artwork is by 2YANG—a familiar and reliable li ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)neup.
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With a ghostly, echo-drenched soundscape, the album draws you straight into a dreamlike state with sweet ballroom music and Caribbean jazz, then takes you through melting Latin soul ballads, steel guitar, and slow-down cumbia, before moving on to the gem-like golden rocksteady and Treasure Isle dub (the origin of the SIDE.C sensibility) that we’ve cherished and played for years, modern bolero, sexy Latin jazz, salsa meets dub, and ballads infused with Asian allure—this 72-minute journey unfolds with a Caribbean dandy & gentle vibe, a tropical mellow atmosphere, and a laid-back, festive downtown feel, all wrapped in a dreamlike, slightly more humid ambiance than usual. Killer cover versions of “Sleepwalk,” “Breezin’,” and “Smooth Operator” also shine at key moments.
The view from the train window, the scenery slowly shifting by. While the perspective remains the same, the scenery continues to grow more diverse—and now, we’ve finally reached Chapter 9.
We hope you enjoy this as if it were a “movie for the ears.”
Text by NOOLIO (ARRROUND Wicked Sound Maker)
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Side A, “Passion Dance,” features the lightness of Latin jazz house racing through a crossover, dreamy sound, with poetry adding a special touch. On Side B, “Space In Time,” Francesca Sortino’s vocals shine with an exotic and spiritual flair, and the live performance of keyboards, baritone saxophone, double bass, and percussion, creating an atmosph ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)eric blend of New York-style crossover deep house, Latin jazz, and funk. This release comes highly recommended. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

SCHEMA’s atmospheric, crossover percussion-driven Latin & Brazilian New Jazz House is absolutely explosive. The exotic flute melodies are simply mesmerizing. All five tracks are instant hits. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

With its Latin jazz, ’70s rare groove sensibility, and Deodato-esque Fender Rhodes tones, this album transports listeners into a cosmic realm of spacey crossover, modern jazz-funk, and electronica. These seven tracks feature meticulous production down to the finest details, along with superb sound quality and arrangements. And best of all, this alb ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)um includes the previously unreleased instrumental version of “Samba Skindim” (sample 3)—the title track and a true classic from the 2009 10-inch EP—which is an absolute delight. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

With its Latin jazz, ’70s rare groove sensibility, and Deodato-esque Fender Rhodes tones, this album transports listeners into a cosmic realm of spacey crossover, modern jazz-funk, and electronica. Featuring seven gem-like tracks with meticulous production down to the finest details, superb sound quality, and arrangements that work perfectly on the ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA) dance floor.
On “In Sight Vol. 2,” the band constructs a sound world with new dimensions—blending new jazz, psychedelic, minimal, and dubby dance music—with a more intricate spatial composition than on previous works.
It’s also a delight that “Mindoro,” “Tarab,” and “Mystical Funk”—previously released as 45s—are included here in new versions. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

A gathering of remarkable players active across Spain and the rest of Europe, spanning Afro-Latin, Brazilian, Brit-funk and street soul through to Spanish crossover fusion disco. Rhythms and melodies woven from genuine musicianly dialogue, with heartfelt, soulful chill-out grooves unfolding in dazzling, refreshing fashion. All 12 tracks, including two interludes, spread across two LPs. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

世界同時リリースされたこちらは、DJ NORIとMUROによるDJユニット、CAPTAIN VINYL選曲監修による日本限定7インチとなっております！
アルバム「Rare Groove Spectrum, Vol.3」収録曲の中でも印象深いカバー曲にして、アース・ウィンド・アンド・ファイアーの疾走感溢れるワイドレンジなサウンドを見事に再構築、スキャットも最高に心地いい、DJ NORIがセレクトしたSide-A「Runnin’ 」（sample1）、Gene Harris、1974年のラテンフュージョン名曲をボサノヴァ軽やかグルーヴィンに再構築カバーした、MUROによるセレクト曲、B3「Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong 」（sample2）を収録。 (コンピューマ)

コロンビア・ボゴタのネオトロピカル・ムーブメントJazztropicanteを代表するオールスター・キャスト3名、ボーカル、ラップ、ガイタ、パーカッションのKaren Nerak 、キーボードのIvan Medellin、ベースのPelango、ドラムのPedro Ojedaと、現行フランス・ジャズ・シーンを牽引する3人、トロンボーンのStéphane Montigny、トランペットのAntoine Berjeaut、そして新世代ジャズマンの先鋒であるサックス奏者のLéon Phalによるスペシャル・セッションCombo EfectivoによるデビューEP7インチ！Casa Maguey Recordsからの記念すべき第一弾リリース。
キューバ・サンテリア・パーカッション・レゲエなトロ ...Read more (コンピューマ)ピカル・オルタナティヴ・グルーヴのSide-B「Picada de culebra」（sample2）もかっこいい。 (コンピューマ)

Jocelyn Virapin’s Gwo Ka pays homage to the traditional combination of call-and-response in Guadeloupean Creole, the rhythms of the Ka drum, and dance—a traditional combination—while preserving African traditions. It is a tribute to the masterful performance featured on Side A of the album, which was released in 1994 but had since become a rarity: ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)“Pasyon” (sample 1)—which had become a rarity—is now included as a powerful new edited version featuring an improvised Rhodes piano solo added to the original take. This was produced in consultation with the artist himself, featuring Florian Pellissier, a leading artist at Hot Casa and a master keyboardist at the forefront of France’s current modern jazz scene.
Furthermore, this album includes “Pasyon,” a track originally released in 2010 as a CD-only release in extremely limited quantities under the name of his band Beloka. It features a hypnotic bassline, a jazz ensemble featuring the Rhodes piano, Ka percussion grooves and timbres, call-and-response with sublime, spiritual Creole chants, and lyrics brimming with the joy of life—a masterpiece that was originally released in 2010 as a limited-edition CD-only release under the name of his band, Beloka. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

ダンスフロア・ジャズの古典としても愛されてきたアート・ブレイキーの名演や、マーティン・デニー、カル・ジェイダーなどによる演奏でも知られる「Cubano Chant」と、B-SIDEはアントニオ・カルロス・ジョビン作曲の「O Morro Não Tem Vez」。英国のTVタレントでもあったというピアニストPeggy O' Keefe。彼女が率いるビックバンドの演奏。ビックバンド・ラテン・ジャズ。エキゾ感と、じっくり演奏の良さが滲み出ている。 (サイトウ)

ナイジェリア・アフロビート・レジェンドDele Sosimi、ブラジル人SSW、Carolina Lelis、ナイジェリア人トランペッターEtuk Ubongが参加、アフロビートとオリエンタル・アラビック・テクスチャー、ボサノヴァ、ジャズ・ハーモニー、エレクトロニカ、クラブサウンズ等々が、北欧ならではの鋭いメロディ感覚、陽光のようなアフロ/ラテン/ブラジリアン・クロスオーバー・グルーヴ10トラックが目眩く繰り広げられている。
Jazz FMのRobbie (コンピューマ)

初めてレコード化された楽曲、未発表曲、ヴァイナルのみ収録の楽曲バージョン、現時点でアナログ入手が困難な楽曲などなど14トラックを収録。視聴sampleは、A1「QUASIMODE - HI TECH JAZZ (PAUL MURPHY SINGLE EDIT) (GALAXY TO GALAXY) 」（sample1）、A2「CHRISTIAN PROMMERS DRUMLESSON - TRANS EUROPA EXPRESS (KRAFTWERK) 」（sample２）、C3. VERSION CITY SESSION - RIOT IN LAGOS (SLOWLY VERSION)（坂本龍一） 」（sample3）となっております。トラックリストからも是非！！！注目の話題作コンピレーション！！！newtoneにも入荷いたしました。お見逃しなくどうぞ。 (コンピューマ)

Giles Peterson（BBC 6 Music）、Jamie Cullum（BBC Radio 2）、Jordan Rakei（BBC 6 Music）、Robert Elms（BBC Radio London）、Mark Sampson（Sound and Colours）Robbie Vincent（Jazz FM）、Kate Hutchinson（Worldwide FM）などなど、ロンドン・ラジオ局の名ディスクジョッキー達が大絶賛する噂のアルバムが遂にリリース！入荷いたしました。
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Terry Callier, Sade, Working Week, Dom Um Romãoとの共演歴を持ち、London School Of Sambaの創設者で ...Read more (コンピューマ)もある父Bosco De Oliveiraの影響や、Egberto GismontiやHermeto Pascoalなど先人達の影響を強く受けながら、彼自身へのブラジル人としてのルーツへの賛歌、喜び、サウダージ郷愁、アイデンティティを表現した、ブラジル北東部ノルデスチの伝統音楽（フォホー、イジェシャ、マラカトゥなど独自のリズムを持つ音楽ダンス、アフロ・ブラジル文化の音楽やリズム）と現在の英国音楽を洗練見事に融合させることで、新たな時代を感じさせてくれる唯一無二の独自のブラジリアン・モダン・ノルデステ・ニュージャズなニューサウンズを見事に作り出してくれている。密林ジャングル・エキゾチカも感じさせてくれる8曲を収録。
アルバムには、Dennis Rollins（Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis, Monty Alexander）、2023年マーキュリー賞受賞者でもあるIfe Ogunjobi (Ezra Collective, WizKid, Burna Boy)、 Gilli Lopes (Dom Salvador, Duduka Da Fonseca)、 Tamar Osborn (Dele Sosimi, Collocutor, Sarathy Korwar) といった一流ミュージシャン達が参加、ロンドン拠点のボーカリスト/パーカッショニスト・グループ、Baque Luarも特別参加している。Livingston StudiosとFish Factory Studioでの録音。Greg Sandersが共同作曲、共同アレンジを担当、Fabio De Oliveiraによるプロデュース、Benedic Lamdin (Nostalgia 77) がエンジニアリングとミキシングを担当、Caspar Sutton-Jones がGearbox Recordsでマスタリングを施した。 (コンピューマ)

昨年末、自身名義初となる7インチ"World's Famous"を発表し、特大級のヒットを放ったDJ KOCO aka SHIMOKITAが、早くも新作をRSD 2025アイテムとしてドロップ！！
今作ではブラジリアン・ファンク/ジャズの世界的なピアニスト、タニア・マリアが1985年に発表した名曲「Made In New Yorkを、DJ KOCOならではのHip Hop愛が溢れるアイデアでカヴァー（sample1）！前作同様に盟友45trioを迎え、サックスには”King TJ (DA-Dee-MiX)”も加わり、BPM118、ブレイクビーツ・ラテンジャズファンクに華麗に再構築。グルーヴィかつスリリングな展開が魅力的な作品となっている。ヒップホップ愛満載のSide-B「Re-Create #2」(sample2)もエレガント素敵な仕上がり。 (コンピューマ)

Afro-Cuban, Latin Jazz, Boogaloo, Funk & Soul!! ! The intensely cool and rousing A1 “Hasta la Victoria Siempre” (sample 1), A2 “The Deserted Town” (sample 2), the oriental and exotic rocksteady Latin jazz track A3 “Eastern Folktale,” the melancholic A4 “Moonlight & Shade,” the Kung Fu-meets-rock A5 “Tong King Rock,” and the Cuban descargo B1 “Boliv ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ia ’67”—all of which seep deep into your soul. The Second Line, Mardi Gras-style, funky B3 “Jump Up Life” is also a blast. The masterful Latin jazz performance B4 “Period Especial,” which sparks with energy, is also fantastic! Features a total of 9 tracks. Highly recommended. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)