A down-to-earth modern jazz trio featuring just drums, bass, and piano—jazz samba with a spiritual avant-garde edge, tight and hard-hitting, fresh, danceable, and elegantly funky. A truly magnificent masterpiece. All five tracks are originals. I highly recommend this album. Please check out the track list below. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Aster Aweke, Mahmoud Ahmed, Tilahun Gessesse, and Muluken Melesse.
Tilaye等のミュージシャン兼アレンジャーとして、引く手あまたの存在で、1970年代のエチオピア・ポピュラーミュージックへ多大なる影響を与えた名手サックス奏者/アレンジャーであった、Tilaye Gebre（ティラエ・ゲブラ）の1970年代後半に録音された貴重な素晴らしきアルバムが、エチオピア/アディス・アベバとスウェーデン/ストックホルムを拠点にする期待の新興レーベルMuzikawiから入魂リリース。
1960年代後半から1970年代にかけて、ダフラク・バンドは、ジェームス・ブラウンやウィルソン・ピケットの曲、リズム・アンド・ブルース、ソウル、 ...Read more (コンピューマ)ファンク、ディスコ時代のサウンドに現代のエチオピアのスタイルを融合させた音楽で、トランペット、オルガン、キーボード、サックス、ベース、ドラム、ギターを含むフルレンジの楽器による演奏を繰り広げて、時折サイケデッリック・アンビエントな領域へと揺らぎ揺らがれながら、EQもリバーヴもなし、マイク1本録り、ディレイのみで紡がれた、唯一無二のムーディーでゆっくりと醸し出される望郷エチオジャズ慕情サウンドスケープ。ブルージー演歌レゲエ・ファンキー・ソウルフル・グルーヴィンにゆるやかにじんわりと魅了される。全9曲。 (コンピューマ)

Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), located on the south bank of the Congo River—a mecca for African music—and Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo on the north bank of the Congo River, which has played a key role in spreading Congolese music across the continent: Congo Funk! was born in ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)these two cities between 1969 and 1982. A labor of love from Analog Africa, which carefully selected 14 tracks from a pool of approximately 2,000 songs.
In 1974, James Brown’s performance at the “Zaire 74” music festival—organized to build excitement for the Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman boxing match—had a powerful impact on the youth of Zaire at the time. This inspired young people to take up electric guitars, and from then on, African Rumba evolved into a movement—centered on the younger generation—seeking a new, psychedelic, and funky sound. This album is a valuable record of Congo Funk!, which emerged and developed independently through these circumstances, and serves as a powerful collection of African Rumba, psychedelic funk, and Afro grooves. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Produced by Nigerian boogie master Odion Iruoje, the album begins with A1 "Yoga" (sample 1), a laid-back, highlife reggae-tinged Afrofunk disco with an oriental flavor that focuses on the benefits of yoga. A2 "Adura" (sample 2), with its funky synthesizers and minyo-minyo, and A3 "Akoba Adaba" (sample 3), with its fluffy, Apala-flavored percussion ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ensemble at the beginning that evolves into a ZURU jive, are also cute and lovely. A4 "Animal Doctor" (sample 3), a psychedelic masterpiece for Afrodisco maniacs, B1 "Dancing Mood", a funky Afrodisco sparkler, B2 "Ose", a highlife disco, and P-FUN with horns, guitar, percussion and synths. The P-FUNK-esque interplay of horns, guitars, percussion, and synths on B3 "Homo-Sapiens III" is also great in its own right!
A great reissue from ODION LIVINGSTONE, a UK label that has released many African treasures, including Livy Ekemezie's "Friday Night", the best of Nigeria's rare disco boogie. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

From the Caribbean, Guadeloupe—a Creole salsa pioneer and nephew of the legendary Joseph Lacides—Alex Dorothée presents Afro-Latin, salsa, beguine, and zouk fused with Creole and funk—a rare groove masterpiece that celebrates Caribbean cultural heritage. Side A features “Kadence Kadence” (sample 1), and Side B’s “Dimba Tine Raison” (sample 2)—a slo ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)w-motion Creole boogie-funk disco track featuring euphoric choruses in the latter half and a dreamy, floating synth sound that’s sure to move you—is also uniquely cool.
A heartfelt label release dedicated to Creole roots. The meticulous packaging is also beautiful. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Idris Muhammad’s 1977 jazz-funk classic A1 “Dominoes,” a rich re-arrangement of Billie Eilish’s 2020 hit A2 “My Future feat. Rita Satch” (sample 1), and A4, a jazz-funk classic by Billy Brooks—known for being sampled by A Tribe Called Quest "Forty Days" (sample 2), and B3 "Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong" (sample 3), a bossa nova-infused reimagining o ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)f Gene Harris’s Latin fusion classic—this collection features a variety of compelling, lesser-known tracks from 1970s Australia, including jazz-funk, big band, soul, Latin fusion, rare groove, and Brazilian jazz—each track is a gem. While paying homage to the original compositions, these masterful reworks—created through a fresh approach and featuring a gathering of top-notch local musicians—are truly thrilling. The album features a total of 10 tracks. Be sure to check out the track list as well. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Cuban composer and singer Raúl Gómez is known as a member of groups such as Mirtha Y Raul and Los Bucaneros, and also produced the classic Cuban salsa album 'Los Reyes 73.' On this record, released on Cuba's state label Areito, Raúl Gómez shines not only as an instrumentalist and writer but also as producer and arranger. Floating somewhere between ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)mood music and library/soundtrack fare while adding a dose of Afro-Cuban magic, this is a one-of-a-kind Latin jazz masterpiece. "Un Paseo A La Playa" (sample_1), which echoes the orchestrated disco coming out of America around 1974-75 from the likes of the Love Unlimited Orchestra and MFSB, brings things to a dramatic close. A rich output of music born in post-revolution Cuba. First-ever vinyl reissue — don't miss it! (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

The Nairobi Sisters were a duo of singers Terrie Nairobi and Judy Mowatt (later a member of the I-Threes alongside Rita Marley and Marcia Griffiths). The song was written by producer/songwriter Winston Jones, who moved from Jamaica to New York and was the original singer and composer of "Stop That Train" (later made world-famous by the Keith ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)& Tex cover version). It was released on Flames Records, the Brooklyn label he founded and ran from the mid-1970s to the early 1990s, a central hub of that city's reggae scene. The 333 label appears to have licensed a range of material from Jones, who is now based in Texas, so future releases are something to look forward to. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Brooklyn People, who have released music on Prelude Records under the production of Boo Frazier. This is a collaboration with producer Henry Ellerbee—who has also worked with FATBACK—and saxophonist Warren Daniels. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

"Tema de Baby" from 1974, recorded by Marcio Lott — who was later invited to guest on vocals for Azimuth and Sergio Mendes — for the film "O Mau Caráter." The original is said to be a super-rare piece. Jazzy samba funk with mellow vocals and chorus. An astonishing track. The B-side is a 1977 cut by Silvio Cesar, the singer and composer who made his ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito) name at ODEON. It's a co-write with Azymuth's legendary keyboardist José Roberto Bertrami — another masterpiece, laced with crowd noise. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

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)

With crisp drum breaks, a funky bassline, psychedelic wah-wah guitar, and a frenetic organ interlude, this highly addictive, blood-pumping, high-energy Latin/Salsa-Funk track from 1970s Miami builds to a thrilling climax as it progresses! The B-side features a delightful instrumental version, “La Inflacion De Ofelia (Instrumental)” (sample 2).
...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA) A great release from the trusted label Matasuna, which has been consistently putting out strong releases focused on reissues of rare Latin funk and jazz groove treasures. The smoky, muffled tone is also superb. (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)

ラテンアフロなパーカッション、シンセベース、素っ頓狂なヴォーカルも絶妙なるグルーヴを醸し出している。
BPM117、DJ向けに再構築された、より力強いドラム、フロアを沸かせるキラーなイントロ/アウトロ、伸ばされたブレイク、ギタリストJose Barranqueroをフィーチャーしての艶やかなギターカッティング、後半には極上シンセソロをフィーチャーして施された、バルセロナ職人GarcyNoiseによるフロア効能ディスコ・リワークSide-B「Hey Hey - Garcy Noise Rework」(sample2）も絶妙なる仕上がり。
コロンビア沿岸の隠れた名盤がついに復刻！1979年に伝説のレーベルSonoluxからリリースされ、オリジナル盤は入手困難、長らくコレクター垂涎の的 ...Read more (コンピューマ)だったNemessioの「Hey Hey」の、Nemessio本人から直接ライセンスを受けた正式リイシュー盤7インチ。（2026年リプレス盤） (コンピューマ)

ODION LIVINGSTONE — the celebrated Afro-treasure excavation label formed by the tight partnership of Mr Odion Iruoje, the legendary producer at EMI Nigeria who introduced the world to a wealth of African music from Fela Kuti's Koola Lobitos and Africa 70 to King Sunny Ade, and African vintage music collector Temitope Kogbe — first released this in ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)2017: a compilation 2LP carefully curated from 11 tracks by 11 artists of Afro-funk, disco and reggae treasures from DUOMO SOUNDS, the cult Lagos label founded by Humphrey Aniakor to create a new African sound for a new generation. Now finally given a welcome limited repress after several years. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

上記のWu Tang ClanのRaekwon「The Sky」、Masta Killa「OGs Told Me」や、Damso「Amnésie」、Blockhead、Sopico等にてサンプリング使用された、エレピの艶やかメロウな響きもエレガントなヨーロピアン・ミッドテンポ美麗ファンク、A1「I Heard A Sigh」（sample1）を筆頭に、ほぼ全トラックがミッドテンポ極上の心地よさCortexならでは軽快で気品のジャズファンク、ディスコAORメロウ・ソウル＆ファンク11トラックを収録。1977年に古い農家の納戸をスタジオとして使用していた時期の貴重な録音。
1973年に彼らの友人のグラフィックデザイナーJean-Jacques Grandが制作したCortex初公演オリジナルポスターを基に新装ジャケット・アートワークでめでたく復刻LPリリースされた。 (コンピューマ)

世界同時リリースされたこちらには、ロンドンのフューチャー・ディスコ・ユニットJungleによる快活な開放感あふれるホーン隊、オルガンの響き、コーラスも最高な2023年のヒット曲のジャズファンク・ブレイクビーツ・マナーに仕上げたSide-A「Dominoes」（sample1）、Side-Bには、1971年ニューオリンズ・ファンクThe Gatursによる名曲「Cold Bear」のカバー（sample2）を収録。
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インチのもう一枚「Runnin’/Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong」もお見逃しなくどうぞ。 (コンピューマ)

In 1976, while still playing football for NFL teams, they recorded and released this crazed debut single! Side A, "Shake and Bake Pt. 1" (sample 1), woven from conga, bass, guitar, harmonica, percussion and drums, runs 4:30 (45 rpm), while Side B, "Shake and Bake Part 2" (sample 2) — with Area Code 615-style harmonica bringing killer swamp/country ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)funk — stretches out to 5:20 (33 rpm)! Limited to 500 copies. Deluxe picture sleeve edition! (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Great news for fans: the long version is included. A 7-inch cut lifted from Tramp's celebrated "Movements" compilation series. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)