“Too Cold” Collectors have been searching for the club blazing dance music album since 1981 when Cold Fire burst on the scene and disappeared just as quickly. Coming out of Vallejo, California, the Northern California hometown of Con Funk Shun and rapper E-40, Cold Fire was poised to break into the music scene with just as much of a splash. The band had a reputation as a tireless touring band, and scored a local single “Party Harty / Badder than Bad” that got the group some Bay Area radio play in 1977. Their original sound was more horn and guitar driven, but by 1981 the R&B standards had changed. When promoter Lewis Gray brought Cold Fire to Capitol Records’ Vice President of Artists and Repertoire Dr Cecil Hale, they were still a work in progress.

Do It ('Til You're Satisfied) features two million sellers by the New York natives; the title track and "Express" are funky, irresistible disco gems. Produced by Jeff Lane and mixed by Tom Moulton, the two dancefloor classics features hypnotic basslines, handclaps on alternate beats, and the coolest congas on the planet, all combined with masterfully mixed guitars, saxophones, flutes, strings, Barbara Joyce Lomas' blaring lead, Louis Risbrooks' bass vocal retorts, and Richard Thompson's support vocals. Lane was never able to repeat the tightness of the two tracks on subsequent albums or even on this one. "If I Don't Turn You On" and "Do You Like It" come close, but "Once You Get It," "Do It," "This House Is Smoking," and "Mental Telepathy" do not. Good, because of the two classics, but a greatest-hits collection would be even better.

From their first hit in 1974 through their heyday in the '80s, Daryl Hall and John Oates' smooth, catchy take on Philly soul brought them enormous commercial success – including six number one singles and six platinum albums. Hall & Oates' music was remarkably well constructed and produced; at their best, their songs were filled with strong hooks and melodies that adhered to soul traditions without being a slave to them, incorporating elements of new wave and hard rock.

Niccolò Paganini was an Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer. He was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time, and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique. His 24 Caprices for Solo Violin Op. 1 are among the best known of his compositions, and have served as an inspiration for many prominent composers.

Modena, Italy-based power metal band Trick Or Treat will issue their sixth full-length studio album The Legend Of The XII Saints on April 24th, 2020 through Scarlet Records. The Legend Of The XII Saints is a concept album freely inspired by the anime Saint Seya, created in 1985 by Masami Kurumada, and more precisely on The Legend of the 12 Gold Saints of the Zodiac saga. The outing features 12 main compositions, one for every zodiac sign, with each track a monographic work that delves into the personality of the knights and the compelling plot that binds all the characters to the goddess Athena. The song ‘Gemini: Another Dimension’ features guest vocals from Beast In Black singer Yannis Papadopoulos. The Legend Of The XII Saints was produced by Eddy Cavazza and Trick Or Treat. Cavazza was also responsible for mixing and mastering duties. Cover artwork was once again created by vocalist Alessandro Conti.

This is a very good CD played by an awesome German band . Musically is great and compositions are very catchy-all of them-. The sound is often heavy but never disturbing with good harmonic Jazz imports played mostly by the Keyboardist/Pianist- Mat Junior. I give very good credit to Alex Gunia (guitar) for his hot and passionate playing , interesting phrasing and the sound also is something researched. The rhythm section (Arnd Greise bass & Jost Nickel drums) does an excellent job by playing strong, steady and accurate with great moments during unison parts or different or more complicated time signature than 4/4. I think that the name "JazzGrunge" is very appropriate for the mix of heavy and jazzy sound provided. Plus you have some extra guests such Randy Brecker (trumpet) and Steve Smith (drums) in 2 different tracks which is valuable for the listener.

Lars Lach'n Jonsson is a quintessential "renaissance man" from Sweden whose creative inspiration leads him in a seemingly infinite number of different directions. He is a multi-instrumentalist who sings, plays strings, keyboards, guitar, drums, tuned percussion and so on. He is a composer and producer, a teacher of soundculture, a music critic, and an arranger concerts and festivals in his native region of Östergötland. He owns The Forest Studio and runs Bauta Records. Lach'n Jonsson has released two solo albums and is also a member of the groups Ur Kaos, Zut Un Feu Rouge, Songs Between and Prima Virga, an ensemble for medieval music. Lach'n Jonsson's solo albums, Music For The Dying Forest released in 1985, and Songs From Cities Of Decay in 1989, have an exceeding distinct voice all their own…

Based on Gogol’s fantastical and comic story of the Devil’s antics on Christmas Eve, this magical blend of opera and ballet is brought to vivid life in Francesca Zambello’s colourful production. Magnificent set designs (Mikhail Mokrov) and costumes (Tatiana Noginova), and an excellent, largely Russian cast provide authenticity. Splendid dancing by The Royal Ballet and Cossack dancers completes the spectacle.

The Sugarman 3 - What The World Needs Now (2012) {Daptone DAP026}
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© 2012 Daptone Recording | DAP-026
Soul Jazz / Funk / Acid Jazz

Given the sound of What the World Needs Now, it's difficult to believe that the Sugarman 3 haven't released an album since 2002. After the widely acclaimed Pure Cane Sugar – the trio did the tour thing, and then went on to work on various individual projects – Neal Sugarman (also a member of the Dap-Kings and co-founder of Daptone with Gabriel Roth aka Bosco Mann here) – called organist Adam Scone and drummer Rudy Albin, asking if they were interested in recording. They booked five days in the studio without tunes or expectations. With Daptone family members (especially bassist Mann, trumpeter Dave Guy, conguero Fernando Velez, and guitarist Jospeh Crispiano) joining these loose, kinetic sessions – produced by Mann and recorded on eight tracks by Mann– these cats simply picked up where they left off.