I have a pretty decent grasp of certain artists and releases from various parts of the world, my main taste hovers around the funk/soul/psych/jazz spectrum, usually its a fusion of a number of these styles that I really enjoy but I do like the occasional folk and disco stuff.
I usually try and hunt down some of the lesser known stuff or releases that aren't so highly priced (as you might have gathered from my Prog Jazz Rock that doesnt cost an arm and a leg thread) from former soviet states, Japan, China, South America and so on and so forth.
When I use the term holy grail im not referring to those albums that have been given this name by certain collectors or certain record books that document the recommended reselling price, but rather something you consider to be one of those albums that you think "oh my god this blows my mind"
Im going to just name some of my personal favourites that maybe others on here might not know of or they might be already well regarded by everyone on here, because i've never really done a post like this, I usually just ask for something from others, so here it goes:
Noboo Hara/Nobou Hara and his Sharps & Flats http://www.discogs.com/%D0%A8%D0%B0%...elease/2732725 I think this is a self titled release, early 70's bop with some spiritual vibes released on the russian label Melody/Melodia, love this record so much.
Los Humahuacas – Altiplano - El Canto Indoamericano http://www.discogs.com/Altiplano-El-...elease/1608460 South American folk fusion with a whole host of head nodding numbers, beautiful music. Released on the Belgian label Arcade Records.
Bappi Lahiri – Toote Khilone http://www.discogs.com/Bappi-Lahiri-...elease/4354494 Not sure how to define this one, its a bit of a mish mash of traditional styles with jazzy/funky instrumentation. Pretty damn good.
Brooklyn Skyways – Without God's Love http://www.discogs.com/Brooklyn-Skyw...elease/4606759 killer gospel sounds, love this one too.
Various – April Orchestra Vol. 28 - Présente Florilege De La Musique Contemporaine Tchecoslovaque http://www.discogs.com/Various-April...elease/4224430 Prog funk rock, some weird orchestral stuff on here too, just brilliant.
Masabumi Kikuchi - Wishes/Kochi http://www.discogs.com/Kochi-Wishes/release/3583068 One of my favourite Jazz records that i've ever heard, sickly fusion.
Yuji Ohno & His Project – Proof Of The Man http://www.discogs.com/Yuji-Ohno-His...elease/2117132 Killer jazz disco funk, one of his best projects imo.
Soft Rock – Invention http://www.discogs.com/Soft-Rock-Inv...elease/1918628 a golden release arranged by non other than Nick Ingman, some amazing renditions of popular classics with brilliant interpretations and some of my favourite production.
I usually try and hunt down some of the lesser known stuff or releases that aren't so highly priced (as you might have gathered from my Prog Jazz Rock that doesnt cost an arm and a leg thread) from former soviet states, Japan, China, South America and so on and so forth.
When I use the term holy grail im not referring to those albums that have been given this name by certain collectors or certain record books that document the recommended reselling price, but rather something you consider to be one of those albums that you think "oh my god this blows my mind"
Im going to just name some of my personal favourites that maybe others on here might not know of or they might be already well regarded by everyone on here, because i've never really done a post like this, I usually just ask for something from others, so here it goes:
Noboo Hara/Nobou Hara and his Sharps & Flats http://www.discogs.com/%D0%A8%D0%B0%...elease/2732725 I think this is a self titled release, early 70's bop with some spiritual vibes released on the russian label Melody/Melodia, love this record so much.
Los Humahuacas – Altiplano - El Canto Indoamericano http://www.discogs.com/Altiplano-El-...elease/1608460 South American folk fusion with a whole host of head nodding numbers, beautiful music. Released on the Belgian label Arcade Records.
Bappi Lahiri – Toote Khilone http://www.discogs.com/Bappi-Lahiri-...elease/4354494 Not sure how to define this one, its a bit of a mish mash of traditional styles with jazzy/funky instrumentation. Pretty damn good.
Brooklyn Skyways – Without God's Love http://www.discogs.com/Brooklyn-Skyw...elease/4606759 killer gospel sounds, love this one too.
Various – April Orchestra Vol. 28 - Présente Florilege De La Musique Contemporaine Tchecoslovaque http://www.discogs.com/Various-April...elease/4224430 Prog funk rock, some weird orchestral stuff on here too, just brilliant.
Masabumi Kikuchi - Wishes/Kochi http://www.discogs.com/Kochi-Wishes/release/3583068 One of my favourite Jazz records that i've ever heard, sickly fusion.
Yuji Ohno & His Project – Proof Of The Man http://www.discogs.com/Yuji-Ohno-His...elease/2117132 Killer jazz disco funk, one of his best projects imo.
Soft Rock – Invention http://www.discogs.com/Soft-Rock-Inv...elease/1918628 a golden release arranged by non other than Nick Ingman, some amazing renditions of popular classics with brilliant interpretations and some of my favourite production.
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