Shade of Soul - Sleep Easy / I'll Take The Hurt (Digital 45) - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Truly one of South Florida's great, relatively unknown funky soul bands of the 1960s, Frankie Seay & The Soul Riders were as good if not better than any of the nationally known acts of the day. A tight ensemble featuring a horn section, flute, and a killer rhythm section of guitar, bass and drums - this group was as good as it gets. Although the band didn't have many opportunities to record, the few singles they left behind are enough to cement their status in soul and funk music history. Their ultra rare late 1960's instrumental funk masterpiece, InchSoul FoodInch b/w InchBlack JackInch is one of those rare funk singles that really defines the era - this single has all of the elements one could possibly hope for. The mid-tempo InchSoul FoodInch starts off with a lone Herbie Mann style flute intro, then just the drums before the rest of the band kicks in with super funky guitar, horns and bass until it evolves into a funky psychedelic guitar solo that carries the piece out. The InchBInch side, InchBlack JackInch is more upbeat, laying down a James Brown style groove, but with more of a raw rock edge to it - a fine flute solo and some nice ensemble playing from the horn section, a blistering guitar solo, followed by soulful sax to help take the tune out. An apt descriptor would be Inchpositively groovy.Inch It is no wonder that individual copies of the original vinyl 45 RPM disc have sold for over a thousand dollars apiece on collector's sites. Originally released on the Tropical Record tag in 1969, this rare gem is presented here newly remastered.

The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble are definitely on a roll coming off of their third LP, Build Bridges, which debuted at #1 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Chart. Their new and fourth LP, Step Down, is a direct reflection of the heavy times they were written and recorded in. Covid-19, two Presidential impeachment trials, the George Floyd murder and resulting social unrest, a seditious attempt to subvert the democratic process at The Capitol... With titles like Step Down, The Other Side, Time To Rebuild, Omnificent, Love Age, and In Common, SFSE uses their music to beautifully paint a picture of societal woes, but also points toward the solution and a better world. Heavy Cinematic Soul, spiritual Jazz-Funk, upbeat Afro-Funk, and deeply introspective rare-groove cuts lace this ten-track transmission vessel. SFSE is deeply defined by the sum of their influences, but always have their eye focused beyond the horizon as well. We think this album will capture your heart immediately, but also provide the depth for discovery upon repeated listens. SFSE have made a true statement here, and we are very proud to present Step Down to the world. Album Tracks 1. Step Down 2. The Other Side 3. Time to Rebuild 4. Omnificent 5. Boardwalk 6. Gandys 7. High Times 8. Love Age 9. In Common 10. Thomas the Cat

This product is an authorized manufactured on demand CD-R Album Tracks 1. The Slide 2. Come on Home