VA – Freedom Power [SME001]

January 26, 2014April 26, 2018 hipodromecompilation, ducros, enrico pieranunzi, funk, gabriele ducros, jazz, mirot, sandro brugnolini, silvano chimenti, sonor music editionsLeave a comment

Amazing Funk Library LP featuring tones of Jazz-Funk and Psychedelic beats. The listener is constantly kept guessing as the music swings between Psych Funk, Esoteric Jazz and Cinematic/Love Themes then back again. Tracks like ”Love For Sale”, ”Privacy”, ”Metropolis Notte” and ”Dopping 2000” are simply timeless and go a long way to explaining why Cometa albums are so highly regarded. Sounds in here perfectly plunge in the universe of great 1970s music. Originally issued on Limited Edition serie for collectors, this gem has finally been repressed on HQ 180gr. vinyl with improved sound quality for the joy of audiophiles.

Kenny Dixon Jr. – Moodymann [KDJ044]

January 24, 2014October 30, 2019 hipodromealbum, andres, detroit, house, jazz, kdj records, kenny dixon jr., mahogani music, moodymannLeave a comment

New material from Kenny Dixon Jr. aka Moodymann along with two tracks produced by Andres. This long awaited album features twelve songs over 4 sides of vinyl, a poster, all in custom sleeve with the best album artwork since 1979. A journey further into the weird and wonderful world of the Moodymann…Straight from Detroit!

Theo Parrish – 71st And Exchange Used To Be [SSTTTPLC001]

January 24, 2014February 28, 2019 hipodromedetroit, house, jazz, palace skateboards, sound signature, the trilogy tapes, theo parrishLeave a comment

Theo Parrish presents a split release with Sound Signature and Palace Skateboards on the legendary TTT.

Theo Parrish – Black Jazz Signature [SDGBJ1303LP]

December 22, 2013February 28, 2019 hipodromeblack jazz records, calvin keys, compilation, doug carn, gene russell, jazz, rudolph jonson, snow dog records, the awakening, theo parrish, walter bishop jrLeave a comment

Arguably one of the world’s most important underground dance music producer/DJs lends his hands to selecting and mixing a set of jazz and funk records licensed from and originally released on the Black Jazz label 1971-1976. World renowned for his DJ sets, productions, and record label (Sound Signature), this Chicagoraised DJ is near impossible to pigeonhole. Revered by a wide spectrum of dedicated music fanatics, he is known for his edits of artists such as Minnie Ripperton, Roger Troutman, Nightlife Unlimited, as well as his otherworldly DJ sets, and his serious approach to DJ’ing as an art form. Theo gives special attention to fellow Chicago musicians The Awakening (3 consecutive tracks, 4 total on the mix), one of the best funk/fusion groups that the Black Jazz label released, and whose only output was on that label. The set itself is a masterful “2 turntables all vinyl” execution, a format that Theo is dedicated to – no mp3, no CDr, just the vinyl palette for the true aural experience. Sit back and be drawn into his world, hear things his way.

Theo Parrish – Long Walk In The Sun / Strawberry Dragon [SS050]

November 16, 2013November 15, 2021 hipodromedeep house, detroit, jazz, sound signature, theo parrishLeave a comment

PARRISH, Theo - Long Walk In Your Sun

New 2 track EP from Theo Parrish on his own Sound Signature. Slow-burning funk and rapid Jazz-tinged numbers on this monumental two-tracker.

Jazz & More Festival Sibiu 2013

September 22, 2013June 12, 2023 hipodromeatrium cafe, jazz, jazz & more festival, sibiu, teatrul gongLeave a comment

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The Fresh-Up Players – Blip Culture [FRESH011]

August 31, 2013October 15, 2015 hipodromeedward upton, fresh up records, funk, jazz, the fresh-up playersLeave a comment

New release from London-based funkateers Fresh Up Records, a label specializing in brand-new, old-sounding synth funk, Moog disco and library sounds.

Gărâna Jazz Festival @ Poiana Lupului (Gărâna) 11-14.07.2013

July 1, 2013June 30, 2013 hipodromearild andersen, bill frisell, bugge wesseltoft, charles lloyd, gărâna, gărâna jazz festival, jazz, joe claussell, john surman, magnus öström, morten qvenild, pawel kaczmarczyk, peter wertheimer, wolf's meadow, wolfsbergLeave a comment

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Rabih Beaini ‎– Albidaya [END07]

June 1, 2013November 10, 2017 hipodromealbum, annihaya records, donato dozzy, eko tiger duo, electronics, experimental, folk, jazz, mike huckaby, morphosis, piero bittolo bon, psych rock, rabih beaini, tommaso cappellatoLeave a comment

Exploratory Lebanese imprint Annihaya presents a stunning debut album opus by Rabih Beaini aka Morphosis under his birth name. As Rabih was born in Lebanon it is fitting he shares ‘Albidaya’ – meaning “The Beginning” in Arabic – with a label from his home country, who provide acute context for its mixture of electronics, psych rock, folk and jazz. Impressively it was mostly recorded over the course of one day in 2012, wrangling myriad rhythms, tones and shapes from Rabih’s famous collection of vintage analog synthesizers and sequencers meshed with Eko Tiger Duo organ and guitar, and some assistance from Tommaso Cappellato on drums and Piero Bittolo Bon on woodwind and electronics (with additional credits to both Mike Huckaby and Donato Dozzy), and post-production done in Berlin and Rome.

Renato Figoli – Funkoholic [AMAM025CD]

March 10, 2013March 27, 2018 hipodromeamam, ambient, deep house, funk, italy, jazz, renato figoliLeave a comment

‘Ladies and gentlemen, we are going through an area of turbulence, we ask all passengers to remain seated, with your seatbelts fastened…’ Anyone who’s ever experienced the treacherous descent to Cagliari airport will totally understand Renato Figoli’s fear of flying, but in contrast to the loudspeaker announcement that introduces Funkoholic, the Sardinian producer’s album is anything but turbulent – the smoothest of takeoffs, superb in-flight entertainment and controlled touchdown make it an early contender for one of 2013’s most rewarding listens. Funkoholic allowings Renato the scope to fully realize his potential while setting out a musical doctrine that merges deep techno, funk, dub, jazz and ambience in a truly idiosyncratic manner. The album consists of nine tracks, each linked by elegantly crafted ambient transitions that leave the listener in a state of suspended animation. This constant alternation between inner space and outer space is one of the album’s defining features, balancing style and content in equal measures.

Paul Hill / Nikki O – Need Me Some U / Music [MM033]

March 10, 2013March 9, 2013 hipodromedeep house, jazz, mahogani music, nikki o, paul hill, soulLeave a comment

Split 12” on Mahogani Music featuring two of Detroit’s hidden gems: Paul Hill and Nikki O aka Sky Covington, a talented vocalist who has shared the stage with many of Detroit’s known jazz musicians and has sang vocals on past KDJ works.

Gmos27 – African Space Programme Mix

February 17, 2013February 5, 2016 hipodromeafrican, funk, gmos27, house, infinite state machine, jazzLeave a comment

This is the soundtrack to the top secret African Space Programme, cosmic sounds for a funky exploration of deep space. Or something like that….

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Hannibal Marvin Peterson – The Tribe [KSFS04NLP]

February 17, 2013January 15, 2014 hipodromehannibal marvin peterson, jazz, kindred spirits, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

The official release of the 1976 recording ‘The Tribe’. Finally after more than 35 years, this essential Spiritual Jazz recording is made available again. Hannibal Marvin Peterson’s unreleased album The Tribe is a sacred collection of blistering jazz assaults and deep reflective spirituals from Hannibal’s ten-piece group. The five tracks on The Tribe fluctuate from propulsive ensemble stampedes supporting Hannibal’s wild solos, to peaceful dreamy hymns. ‘Now Stand’ opens the album, the rest of the group playing catch-up to Hannibal and Billy Hart’s trumpet and drum intro. ‘A Sacred Multitude’ and ‘Of Life And Love And God’ both tap into the deeper, contemplative side of things, Branice McKenzie’s sanctified vocal and Diedre Murray’s cello coming to the fore. ‘Returning To The Ways’ powers along with an uptempo charge not unlike Carlos Garnett’s ‘Mother Of The Future’, but it’s The Tribe’s title track that steals the show and closes the record. Kicking off in exuberant spirit, the track blends heavy riffs and chants with the kind of bluesy changes that characterize Harry Whitaker’s ‘Black Renaissance’, before ending in a foreboding metallic conclusion.

CCO – In Memoriam [DIAR030]

January 2, 2013March 27, 2018 hipodromealbum, cantamos saltamos, cco, diamond rec, funk, house, jazz, tommy ro, vincenzo battaglia, vinicio melisLeave a comment

Diamond Rec present the album “In Memoriam” by Italian artist CCO aka Cantamos Saltamos. The album includes 6 original Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul/House tracks and 2 remixes by Vincenzo Battaglia & Vinicio Melis and Tommy Ro.

Dez Andres – Culture Shock [AUDI004]

January 2, 2013November 2, 2021 hipodromeandres, compilation, detroit, dez andres, disco, dj dez, funk, jazz, mago recordings, mix cdLeave a comment

ANDRES, Dez/VARIOUS - Culture Shock

Although he started his career back in the early 2000s and has links with Moodymann’s Mahogani Music label, Andres’ profile has increased of late thanks to a string of brilliant EPs for M1 Sessions and his own La Vida . The time is surely right, then, to drop his first commercially available mix CD. As you’d expect, it’s firmly rooted in soul, effortlessly joining the dots between disco-funk, jazz, slow jams, global beats and summery Latin flavas. Opening with the Universal Robot Band’s impeccable “Dance and Shake Your Tambourine”, Culture Shock sits somewhere between a particularly good radio show and a dancefloor-bating mix-up, making it perfect for home listening. It also includes Gilberto Gil’s disco era samba classic “Toda Menina Baiana”, which is never a bad thing.

DopeGems – Journey To The Shore [TRA023]

December 9, 2012October 18, 2023 hipodromedopegems, funk, gary gritness, jazz, slikk tim, traveller records2 Comments

Created in 2011 by drummer and arranger Slikk Tim, DopeGems is a five piece band dedicated to that gritty, raw instrumental sound of the 70s music lovers. That special blend of jazz, funk, and classic soundtracks, but so rarely performed live: there comes the idea of DopeGems. By combining vibraphone, guitar and vintage keys on top of a rock-solid rythm section, the band is able to sound bigger than the sum of it parts, enabling the unit to be very versatile, from searing improvisations to heavy, deep grooves, all the way to full-on symphonic movie charts. “Journey To The Shore” is paired with an equally inspired rendition of “Quasar”, originally recorded on Herbie Hancock’s The Crossing but rather taking its cues from the 1977 version by Bennie Maupin, featuring its sophisticated arrangement by Onaje Allen Grubs. DopeGems manages to squeeze out a darkly shimmering diamond of tune from this sacred rare groove nugget, while respecting all the details of the symphonic original with only 5 musicians.

Mala – Mala In Cuba [BWOOD090CD]

November 11, 2012August 30, 2023 hipodromealbum, brownswood, caribbean, danay suarez, downbeat, dreiser, dubstep, jazz, mala, outernational, sexto sentidoLeave a comment

Cover art - Mala: Mala In Cuba

Vinyl Boxset includes 4 x 180g vinyl, including free download code with bonus tracks. Album sampler BWOOD089 also fits in to complete the boxset. The results of a true culture clash, ‘Mala in Cuba’ marries the intricate rhythms and deep, spiritual roots of Cuba with Mala’s own roots in South London and his dedication to bass culture.

Machine Drum / Sun Ra – Views Of Saturn Vol 3 [ACSR12X3]

November 11, 2012February 8, 2018 hipodromeall city records, beats, jazz, machine drum, sun raLeave a comment

Machine Drum applies his spur of the moment style to the 1979 Sun Ra classic Door Of The Cosmos. A slightly different take from the previous two, but equally as experimental in its own right, his trademark frenetic psychedelic high speed beats are at work here for a truly unique interpretation of one of Sun Ra’s most recognizable works. All the covers come with bespoke cover art via Stephen Serrato and photographer Simon Wald-Lasowski and this looks like their best yet.

Jamie 3:26 / Boogie Nite – Do The Mickey [LIH007]

November 11, 2012October 11, 2023 hipodromeboogie nite, disco, house, jamie 326, jazz, lumberjacks in hellLeave a comment

This latest missive from the Lumberjacks label features a mixed bag of reliably groovesome oddities. There’s the disco-jazz madness of Jamie 3:26’s “Can You Feel It”, and three wide-eyed bangers from the unknown Boogie Nite. Of these, the most obviously upbeat is the loopy funk/soul strut of “Do Your Thang” and James Brown-ish “Sexy Sexy Sexy”. Most interesting of all, though is “Earth Calling Mickey”, a Balearic disco weird-out that sits somewhere between oddball house and head-nodding disco.

Peabody & Sherman ‎– James Baldwin [SB12001]

November 11, 2012March 27, 2018 hipodromedownbeat, experimental, house, james baldwin, jazz, peabody & sherman, super broLeave a comment

This project features extracts from the audio portion of a documentary film shot of a discussion led by James Baldwin and Dick Gregory at the West Indian Student Centre in London in 1968.