The floorJIVERS develop their music like a movie sound track, taking the listener on a journey through different landscapes of sound. To Marseille for instance where french style accordion sound mixes with arabesque melody lines of the saxophone. Relaxed Dubs and Lounge sounds merge into soulful brass moments and fulminant grooves rooted in funky deep house tradition meets the dancefloor.

The Crusaders hail from Houston in Texas. Since 1961, the group (under various names) have released more than forty albums, 19 of which were recorded under the name 'The Jazz Crusaders' (in betweeen 1961 and 1970). In 1954, keyboards player, Joe Sample teamed up with high-school friends, tenor saxophonist Wilton Felder and drummer Stix Hooper to, originally, form the Swingsters.

A surprisingly great set from Chris Joss – much harder and funkier than most of his other work, with a strong deep funk component in the mix! The drums are hard, and instrumentation includes bits of Hammond, sitar, and lots of riffing guitar – all stripped down nicely in ways that remind us much more of the hipper funky 45 labels out there than the usual grooves on ESL!

Already having dropped a stellar pair of albums on ESL Music, international producer and instrumentalist Chris Joss returns with his third effort entitled Sticks! Where You've Been Spiked explored dirty blaxploitation funk and Teraphonic Overdubs explored quirky game-show themes, Sticks is a smoky sonic journey through the Asian sub-continent.

Welcome to the new and relaxing but also adventurous dope beat ambient trip hop funk soul experience by the two great germans Oliver Bondzio and Ramon Zenker.

Marlena Shaw (born Marlina Burgess, September 22, 1942, New Rochelle, New York) is an American singer. Shaw began her singing career in the 1960s and is still singing today. Her strongest fan base was in the African American community. Her music has reached out and touched all forms of music, and is still seen today as samples in hip hop songs, and in commercials on TV.

A fresh look at a classic musical collaboration of over 78 world-class musicians and artists paying tribute to the late great drummer Jeff Porcaro. This new remastered cd includes a couple of new vocal versions of tracks that were originally instrumental on the original release, as well as a couple of bonus tracks and surprises!Jeff Porcaro was adored by fans all over the world, and sought out by the very best musicians and artists in the music business.

"BLUE SAVANNAH" from British smooth jazz/funk group Shakatak features 12 tracks including "Summer of Love", "Tortola Sunset", and the title cut, and guest vocals from Lee John of British sould group Imagination.