VA - Freak Off-Latin Breakbeats, Basslines & Boogaloo

01. Pete Rodriguez - Oh That's Nice
02. Orchestra Harlow - Freak Off
03. Ismael Quinones - Control
04. Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound - Que Se Sepa
05. Eddie Palmieri - Condiciones Que Existen
06. Joe Quijano & His Conjunto Cachana - Fun City Shingaling
07. Joe Bataan - Es Tu Cosa
08. Willie Bobo - Psychedelic Blues
09. Johnny Colon - Descarga
10. El Gran Combo - Combolu
11. Cal Tjader - Cubano Chant
12. Chollo Rivera & The Latin Soul Drives - Black & Blues
13. El Chicano - Spanish Grease
14. Tito Puente - Para Los Rumberos

Various - Broasted Or Fried. Latin Breakbeats, Basslines & Boogaloo

01. Bobby Valentin Use It Before You Lose It (3:00)
02. Latinaires, The Creation (3:16)
03. Joey Pastrana And His Orchestra My Shingaling (3:03)
04. Joe Torres Get Out Of My Way (2:58)
05. Fire Flight To Cuba (3:08)
06. Harlem River Drive Seeds Of Life (5:04)
07. Monguito Santamaria Groovetime (4:41)
08. Joe Bataan So Fine (3:05)
09. Tito Puente Black Brothers (4:17)
10. Kako And His Orchestra Kako's Boogaloo (3:46)
11. Roberto Roena Canta Una Simple (Sing A Simple Song) (2:39)
12. Hector Rivera I Want A Chance For Romance (2:28)
13. Herbie Mann Jungle Fantasy (7:53)
14. St. Vincent Latinaires Broasted Or Fried (4:17

Dengue Fever - Escape from Dragon House

01 We Were Gonna
02 Sni Bong
03 Tip My Canoe
04 Tap Water
05 Sleepwalking Through the Mekong
06 One Thousand Tears Of A Tarantula
07 Escape From Dragon House
08 Made Of Steam
09 Lake Dolores
10 Saran Wrap
11 Hummingbird

Quantic Soul Orchestra - Pushin On (2005)

01 Introducing...the Quantic Soul Orchestra
02 West Pier Getdown
03 Pushin' On
04 That Goose on My Grave
05 Feeling Good
06 The Conspirator (Main Theme)
07 Hands of My Love
08 Hold On Tight
09 Get a Move On
10 Paintings and Journeys
11 End of the Road

The second full-length release by the Quantic Soul Orchestra, which organizer Will Holland uses for his live-band recordings (distinguished from his solo projects as Quantic), is another funk-fest that doesn't just consider James Brown's late-'60s unit a band to emulate, but apparently a body to have exhumed. There's no doubt that Quantic is successful -- very much so -- at re-creating the energy and flair, even the precise studio sound, of its intended target. When the author of the liner notes assures readers, however, that "this is strictly about live music all the way, no samples or studio tricknology allowed," how are they supposed to understand the credits stating that Will Holland played at least guitars and bass on all of these tracks, and often saxophone to boot? The question is strictly academic, because Pushin On is an excellent party record that would do the Godfather proud (to say nothing of Lyn Collins and Pretty Purdie). Alice Russell nails her shrieking soul vocal on the title track, and drummer Russell Knight again earns bucketfuls of praise for his unhinged drumming. (If it's true that the opener uses no "studio tricknology," he should rightly take his place alongside the best, and quickest, drummers of all time.) Russell's cover of the Anthony Newley/Leslie Bricusse film titles "Feelin Good" and "Hold On Tight" don't quite come together, and the second half of the album devolves into mere imitation, but Holland shows himself a master of the funk band. (As producer, he also deserves a mountain of credit for giving Pushin On exactly the upfront sound it needs to succeed.) ~ John Bush, Rovi

Modern Funk (Freestyle 2007)

01. The Dap Kings - Nervous Like Me - (4:07)
02. The Bamboos Feat Alice Russell - Bring It Home - (3:34)
03. Cookin On 3 Burners Feat Fallon Williams - Cook It - (3:49)
04. Speedometer Feat Ria Currie - Am I Your Woman? - (3:11)
05. Mark Ronson - Just - (3:25)
06. The Snugs - Strugglin - (3:48)
07. Sharon Jones And The Dap Kings - Pick It Up, Lay It In The Cut - (4:06)
08. Spanky Wilson And The Quantic Soul Orchestra - When You're Through - (4:36)
09. The Grits - Boom Boom - (2:56)
10. Martin Solveig Feat Lee Fields - Im' A Good Man - (6:10)
11. The Sound Stylistics - Shake And Hip Drop - (2:35)
12. The Apples - Killin' - (4:19)
13. DJ Aeon 7 - Funky Furious - (3:43)
14. Funkshone - Purification (Parts 1 & 2) - (7:53)
15. Robert Moore - Make It Alright - (2:57)
16. Charles Bradley And The Bullets - Now That I'm Gone - (3:21)
17. Queen Eve And The Kings - All Hail The Queen - (2:10)
18. The Sweet Vandals - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag - (2:49)
19. The Fantastics - Give It Up And Turnit A Loose - (3:58)
20. Lack Of Afro - When The Sun Goes Down - (3:31)

Various Artists - Batucada: The Sound of the Favelas

01. Paulinho Da Costa - Ritmo Number One (8:31)
02. Portinho - Batumata (4:35)
03. Padre Miguel - Só No Apito (4:48)
04. Nicos Jaritz - Otão E Eu (5:07)
05. Dom Um E Jadir De Castro - Repimar (5:20)
06. Verde Amarelo - Vibrando Com A Seleção (2:54)
07. Par Ney De Castro - Ba-Tu-Ca-Da (8:20)
08. Dom Um E Jadir De Castro - Comunic-Ritmo (2:43)
09. Padre Miguel - Mulata Faceira (3:13)
10. Portinho - Rápido (3:54)
11. Pontela - Pai Bene, Queimou O Pé (3:09)
12. Dom Um E Jadir De Castro - Ozônio (2:59)
13. Fernando - Quando O Couro Fala (4:02)

World's Rarest Funk 45' (Volume 2)

01. Clap Your Hands Reginald Milton & The Soul Jets
02. Just Take Your Time Innersouls
03. Deal With It Jimmy Lane & The Incredible Five
04. Monkey In A Sack Lil Buck & The Top Cats
05. Congestion The Devastation
06. Party Abraham & The Metronomes
07. Walking On The Moon Reverend Jamel & Bob Johnson
08. No Names Will Be Called Road Runners
09. Backtalk (Pts. I & II) The 2nd Amendmen Band
10. Right On Right Off The Afros Band
11. Funky Manuel Black On White Affair
12. Top Going Down, Bottom Going Up Nathan Bartell
13. Baby Don't Cry The Third Guitar
14. New Generation The Universals
15. Zambezi (Pts. I & II) The Fun Company
16. Simmerin' Weston Prim & Backlash

Some of the best and rarest Funk 45s never to be heard before for the first time on CD! Includes previously unreleased material and, As with Volume 1, Jazzman continue to champion the magnificent and near forgotten sounds of America’s finest and funkiest 45 releases. Four decades on, these releases still pack a dancefloor beside any modern music production and more than often eclipse their modern counterparts with the sheer style and soul they exude. As we as listeners propel ourselves further into an ever more uncertain musical future I feel it of unique importance to honor and rejoice the musical wealth of these past recordings. Jazzman. 2007.