Lonnie Smith - Afro-DesiaOriginally released in 1975, this much loved album was produced by Groove Merchant label owner Sonny Lester and features the mysterious 'Compliments Of A Friend' on guitar. Considering Smith was part of George Benson's quartet in the '60s, that not so discreet veil appears to have been lifted on who this 'friend' might be. However, presumably due to contractual reasons, Benson had to remain covert for this recording. The lineup doesn't stop there

E-Dancer - Heavenly (Juan Atkins Remix)

I open my eyes

with all profits going to the UN World Food Programme in Yemen

specialized in charming music who wanted to produce something other than slow and bolero (very popular music at the time)

Yards / Gardens 2:21

in particular 'Das Lied Von Der Erde' (The Song of the Earth) — a vast song cycle engaging with nature

bouncy broken beats and jungle energy come together - an uplifting cut you'll want to keep on loop

He joined his series with one of his most popular edits in a reworked and remastered version for this glorious 7" single

Chico Hamilton and Bobbi Humphrey

(aka Rhythm Section’s Contours) to start attending jam nights like ‘Jam Street’ and ‘Matt and Phreds’

Moans echo in the grimy humidity

Another never-before-released Jay Dee beat is 'Feelin' Good'