B-Side of Life

  Groovy and amazing compilation of funk tunes compiled by Ace Records that includes album tracks, rare 45s and some unreleased treasures of hard-hitting, heavy yet danceable funk that are authentic sonic vignettes for the 70s in the US. 

Beautiful and breathtaking live album recorded in France by Dizzy Gillespie with arrangments by Lalo Schifrin who also plays the piano in this album. Musicians from all over the world accompany the band leader and trumpeter in this magic odissey through popular and not so popular tunes from composers like Antonio Carlos Jobim. "Long, long summer" remains as wonderful as ever and in this rendition almost magical. An album that charms and makes you fall in love with it. 

 Leroy Holmes was one of the most popular arrangers and conductors of instrumental covers for some major studios like MGM and United Artists. Leroy was born in 1913 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA)and in his long career managed to conduct a vast array of compilations of movie themes, most notably Ennio Morricone's compositions from several spaghetti westerns.  This compilation of tunes released by United Artists depicts some of Leroy Holmes's most popular covers. 

  A very under-appreciated album by of Montreal but that I enjoy quite a lot due to its adventurous and experimental nature. Quite distant from of Montreal's trademark indie pop sound, this album is hard to define while crisscrossing several genres like psychedelic pop and experimental rock.  Very confessional album by Kevin Barnes that does not skip a beat in being experimental yet melodic and compelling. 

Vibrant and filled with catchy melodies, "African Carnival"   is a very illustrative compilation that takes some of the most popular songs from Fred Fisher's first albums: "Say the truth"(1979), "No way" (1981), "Wahala dey for town" (1988) and "Ogiza" (1990). Fred Fisher also is credited by creating the sound known as Asolo Rock, a blend of afro funk-rock with soul melodies. Very sunny and good vibey compilation. 

  Maravilhosa compilação de música caipira pelas mãos da talentosa Helena Meirelles que com a sua viola nos transporta para territórios ora inóspitos, ora nostálgicos ao longo dos 25 temas do álbum. As suas composições são tão ricas e intensas como foi a sua vida. Mãe de 11 e iniciada na gravação aos 68 anos quando gravou o seu primeiro disco a solo. Nascida em 1924 e falecida em 2004, foi considerada uma das 100 melhores guitarristas pela publicação Guitar Player Magazine.  Uma boa oportunidade para conhecer a música caipira, com a sua forte tradição e raízes assentes no folk. 

  Addictive and enjoyable grooves from Black Children Sledge Funk. A delicious blend of funk, R'n'B and rock. The band originated in Lagos (Nigeria) in 1976 and was commited to bring the good vibes up front.  Smooth and danceable funk that relishes on excellent musicianship and irresistible grooves. Even though it is not included in this volume, do not forget to listen to the amazing song "Love is fair".  peace.