Where elements of classic jazz, funk, soul, hiphop, dub, rock steady rhythms, latin, afro-beat and brazilian grooves connect with tomorrows sound.

1. Manu Dibango New Bell [White.]

2. New Cool Collective Feat. Tony Allen One More Time [Freestyle.]

3. Arts The Beat Doctor Crazy Times [Unexpected.]

4. Troubleman O.S.T ’T’ Plays It Cool [Tamla Mowtown.]

5. Tower Of Power Don’t Change Horses (In The Middle Of A Stream) [Warner.]

6. Labi Siffre The Vulture [EMI.]

7. Allen Toussaint Last Train [Warner.]

8. The Equals Funky Like A Train [Phonogram.]

9. The Bamboos Golden Rough [Tru Thoughts.]

10. The Bamboos In The Bamboo’s Groove [Tru Thoughts.]

11. Lee McDonald We’ve Only Just Begun [Favorite.]

12. Steve Reid Ensemble For Coltrane [Soul Jazz.]

As for the music, well I’ve dug up some sweet vocal nuggets from the Tower Of Power, Labi Siffre, Allen Toussaint, Eddy Grant & The Equals that should put a smile to your face. Plus more funking bombs from The Bamboos, guaranteed to cure all aches and pains…. B-B-Back to the selection then ;-)