Released in 1983, Star People is Miles Davis’ electric blues-fusion album. It often sounds like musicians playing past each other in a room without a clear destination because it is so disjointed rather than adventurous. It’s Davis’ most polarizing and frankly frustrating album. #vinyl #audiophile

Released in 1977 on Hi Records, O.V. Wright's Into Something (Can't Shake Loose) is late 70s Deep/Southern Soul & remains a fine example of analog studio craftsmanship, all the while catching Wright's voice with a gritty intensity that few soul vocalists have ever matched. #vinyl #soul #audiophile

No review, just my view- some Shirley Scott jazz with Stanley Turrentine on the turntable with coffee and the ceiling fan blowing full blast

Released on Hi Records in 1979, We’re Still Together was the final studio album O.V. Wright, released before his death in 1980 at 41 Y.O. Produced by Willie Mitchell in Memphis, the album bridges the gap between deep, raw Southern soul and the smoother production trends of the late '70s. #vinyl

The 1976 Charles Earland Odyssey is a full embrace of mid-70s cosmic jazz-funk, space-age fusion and heavy synth textures. The production is warm, atmospheric & chock-full of polyrhythmic percussion. Despite being a crate digger favorite, this album has never been released on CD or streaming. #vinyl

“The Nat Pierce-Dick Collins Nonet / The Charlie Mariano Sextet” was originally released by Fantasy Records in 1956 and is a split album featuring two distinct West Coast #jazz ensembles. It captures a specific era of "Cool Jazz" and Bop, recorded in San Francisco during the mid-1950s. #vinyl

Communards “Red” was released on October 5, 1987 blends high-energy dance music with poignant social and political commentary. The title Red itself was a nod to the duo’s socialist political leanings and their active involvement in #LGBTQ+ and labor rights activism. #vinyl #audiophile

George Winston’s “December” is a thematic tribute to the winter season; capturing both the cozy warmth of a fireplace & the stark, lonely beauty of a Montana landscape. Its spaciousness is created using silence & ringing overtones to create a chilled & contemplative atmosphere. #vinyl #audiophile

The Bob James and Earl Klugh’s “One on One” helped define the Smooth Jazz and Crossover Jazz movement of the late 70s and early 80s. It’s a masterclass in the less is more philosophy, focusing on the melodic interplay between James’s keyboards and Klugh’s nylon-string acoustic guitar. #jazz #vinyl

Released in 1977, Eye of the Beholder marks a pivotal and experimental moment in Ray Barretto’s career. Barretto moved to Atlantic Records to explore a sophisticated blend of Latin Jazz, Funk, and Fusion. The album is notable for its collaboration with members of The Crusaders. #vinyl #audiophile

Recorded on May 24, 1965 and released in 1966, Monday Night at the Village Gate (MONO Atlantic 1462) captures Herbie Mann at a transitional point, moving toward more laid-back, soul-influenced grooves while maintaining the Latin jazz foundation that made him a star. #vinyl #audiophile #jazz

The Gene Ammons album Angel Eyes, released in 1965 on the Prestige label, is a compilation of tracks recorded during two separate sessions in 1960 and 1962. The album was released while Ammons was serving a long prison sentence and utilized previously unreleased material. #vinyl #audiophile #jazz

Here’s a bit of Double Barrelled Soul #jazz #soul-jazz #vinyl #audiophile

Double Barrelled Soul - a Soul-Jazz collaboration pairing Brother Jack McDuff and David Newman. It blends McDuff's gritty gospel-tinged organ with Newman's bluesy soulful saxophone resulting in music that’s full of deep grooves, danceable rhythms, and the "greasy" sound of late 60s #soul-jazz era.

Here’s a bit of the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio directly from my #turntable played on homemade speakers I picked up on Facebook Marketplace and powered by my #Sansui Model 2000 passing thru a #McIntosh C26 preamp. #coleminerecords #vinyl

Cold as Weiss is the 3rd studio album by the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, released in 2022 on Colemine Records. It's a powerhouse of soul-jazz and funky instrumental jams building on the classic organ trio tradition established by legends like Jimmy Smith and Booker T. & The M.G.'s. #vinyl #audiophile

Magnolia is the debut solo album by jazz pianist Steve Okonski of Durand Jones & The Indications. The tracks emerged from late-night, live & improvised recording sessions, resulting in a sound that feels spontaneous and full of collective intuition. Perfect late-night tunes #jazz #vinyl #audiophile

The 1973 Power of Joe Simon is the eighth studio album by soul and R&B singer Joe Simon. Showcasing his smooth soulful style, it includes "Power of Love" which was a number one hit on the Hot Soul Singles chart. The album features Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff & Raeford Gerald. #vinyl #soul #audiophile

This sealed album exchanged hands several times until it ended up at La Segunda Bartique & Gallery where I picked it up. The merchant at La Segunda was Ryan of Brainwave Records. I love finds like this. Anyone can buy new. But NOS is something else. #Direstraits #vinyl

Broke the seal on a 1979 new old stock Dire Straits album “Communiqué”. I’m literally the first person to play this vintage album and I think that’s pretty cool. It’s playing on my Fisher 501 Ala PE 2020 #vinyl #audiophile

My mood tonight. No review, no commentary or analysis just listening for pure pleasure #vinyl #audiophile #steelydan

“Charles Lloyd in the Soviet Union” captures the Quartet's groundbreaking performance behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War in 1967. They were one of the first modern #jazz groups to successfully tour the Soviet Union when jazz was still discouraged by the communist regime. #vinyl #audiophile

The 1955 Bethlehem Records K + J.J. featuring the innovative trombone duo of Kai Winding ("K") and J. J. Johnson (“J.J.”) is straight-ahead Jazz and Bop, showcasing Winding and Johnson's mastery in redefining the trombone in a modern #jazz context, with precise harmonization and lively solos. #vinyl

Johnny Hammond's 1971 “Breakout” is considered a foundational piece of the #soul-jazz and #jazz-funk genres. The first release on the Kudu label, it features a stellar lineup of session musicians & blends hard-hitting grooves with extended, soulful solos, covering popular tunes of the day. #vinyl

The 1976 The Main Attraction by #jazz guitarist Grant Green was on the Kudu label. Firmly rooted in the soul-jazz and jazz-funk styles of the mid-70s, it features flutist Hubert Laws. While some not considered Green's best work, it is a solid example of the era's funky jazz. #vinyl #audiophile

The 1963 Any Number Can Win by the legendary #jazz organist Jimmy Smith was released on Verve. Notable for its mix of soul-jazz/hard bop organ style with a fuller big band sound, it balances his deep-groove blues-drenched organ playing with sophisticated polished production #vinyl #audiophile

Something Tender by Bud Freeman and Two Guitars was released in 1962 on United Artists Jazz. The “two guitars” refer to #jazz guitarists Carl Kress and George Barnes & The unique sound of the album comes from the combination of Freeman's tenor saxophone with the interplay of the two guitars. #vinyl

Finishing up the listening session with Carol King’s Fantasy on the #Pioneer 707 reel to reel #audiophile #analogue

Been giving the Pioneer 707 reel to reel a workout today. Started with Ramsey Lewis and moved on to Chicago III #audiophile #analogue #reeltoreel #Jazz #Rock

Did a light service on the receiver and got the turntable going for my friend’s shop La Segunda. Receiver has good sound, nice bass response and pulls in stations very well. This will make someone very happy. #Magnavox #turntable #audiophile