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Lonnie Liston Smith was one of the most important musicians to emerge in jazz in the 1970s. His 1975 album 'Expansions' is one of the foundation stones of modern dance music and his recordings have... more

Leon Thomas is of course famed as one of the most important voices to have emerged from the 1960s jazz scene. He worked alongside Pharoah Sanders and Lonnie Liston Smith, co-composing 'The Creator... more

Originally released in 1970, "Black, Brown and Beautiful" saw legendary composer and arranger Oliver Nelson musically address the state of black America in the wake of the assassination of Martin... more

Dave Hamilton held a unique place in Detroit music. His success as a session musician allowed him to gather players together at his studio to recreate the sounds he heard elsewhere. In the late '60s... more

Blues artists in the late '60s and '70s couldn't help but absorb the funk and soul around them—and express longing for an era that was ending. Here are 21 such expressions: Mellow Together Lowell... more

Digitally remastered and expanded edition. By the time that John Gary Williams recorded this album for Stax he was one of the label's veterans, having been signed as a member of the Mad Lads since... more

2003 compilation offers up a mixture of rare, much sought-after, & classic soul tracks recorded by female artists such as Millie Jackson & Fontella Bass as well as the terminally obscure. 20 high... more