VARIOUS - MAESTRO "Blue Note Trip 10: Late Nights, Early Mornings" (2012)

Aren't you sick of the same Jazz compilations with the same (good of course) classics? Don't you want to discover something else in this big Jazz world? How about something more Funky? Add some groooooove to your Jazz collection with Netherland's D.J. Maestro and his brand new double album from his Trip serie. All of this on the best Jazz label ever; Blue Note. His Trip serie sold more than 250 000 units! In august 2011, Maestro played (or should I say spinned) his funky stuff in front of a sold out audience in Sydney, Australia. If you like Jazz, Funk and the 60's vibe, this is for you. I must admit that I have a strong preference for the first part "Late Nights", funkier than the smoother "Early Morning".



My favorite tracks in order:
Beatmaker - Doris
Lifetime Monologue - Marlena Shaw
Goin' Out Of My Head - Nancy Wilson
It's Been Done - Angela McCluskey
Blue For The Weepers - Lou Rawls

WILD FANTASY "Jungle Drums" (1978)

O.K., I was looking into this week's new releases page on Rdio streaming website when I saw this album with two women holding an african djembé. It really looked like a 70's album, indeed, this is a remastered version of 1978 Disco Wild Fantasy "Jungle Drums" album. And boy, I'm so happy I ran into this! Happy, funky, Stings, Groovy Disco sung by womens. It's hard to find informations about this group that seems to have released only one album. When we speak about Rare Disco gems, that is the perfect example. Go discover if you don't know them!
...Only one tiny disapointment, with a title like Jungle Drums and a Djembé on the cover...I would've wish to hear some of these African percussions. 



My favorite tracks in order:

• Jungle Drums
• Africa
• Get It On