Funk / Soul / Jazz CDs

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Nathan Haines is set to release his eighth studio album, The Poet’s Embrace on March 19 in New Zealand. The album is Nathan's first live analogue jazz record. This time there is no hiding place, just a straightforward quartet recorded live to tape in the time-ho...

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Nathan Haines is set to release his eighth studio album, The Poet’s Embrace on March 19 in New Zealand. The album is Nathan's first live analogue jazz record. This time there is no hiding place, just a straightforward quartet recorded live to tape in the time-ho...

In 2006 the notorious 'Hopepa' (aka Joe Lindsay trombonist extraordinaire) - eased his outlandish antics for a brief moment and formed his own group: The Yoots! He enlisted his younger brother Sam Lindsay along with collegues Ian Gordon and Toby Laing. Then he summoned Mike Fabulous, the Yeabley ...

Fly My Pretties - A Story is a conceptual extension of the previous two Fly My Pretties via a narrative that connects music, illustration, animation, charity and a message of change into one audiovisual experience.   The selections on the CD and DVD represent the best takes from the unfo...

Legendary and multi-award winning Drum & Bass/Dubstep DJ/Producer BULLETPROOF releases his new single ‘Dub Me Crazy’ featuring the stunning Jessie G out today. The track is an onslaught of bass that would satisfy all true Dubstep fans, it has already been picked as the 2011/2012 summer anthem. Click...

A sultry voice with razor sharp wit and a stage show to match, Ladi6 is New Zealand’s leading hip-hop soul artist and in her own right, an emerging international star. Ladi6’s career - beginning with seminal all-girl crew Sheelahroc - is embossed with industry awards, considered criti...

Benny Tones is a Wellington based producer, DJ and Audio Engineer.He is the official Sound Tech for future soul band Electric Wire Hustle and has also set up his own professional audio engineering facility in Wellington - Organik Muzik Workz - ww.omw.co.nz where he has recorded and engineered for ar...

The evening of April 23, 2008 was a watershed moment for LA Mitchell as she prepared to perform. This was no ordinary gig, nor was it an ordinary venue. It was a triumphant return to Wellington to play at the world famous Matterhorn, following in the giant footsteps of Fat Freddys Drop at the sa...

Having added the final touches of sweet and spice, Farmer Pimp is pleased to announce the release of their eagerly awaited debut album “Sweet Hot Pepper Pop”.   “Sweet Hot Pepper Pop” is the follow up to their widely applauded EP “Good Thing”, released...

Released on August 1, ‘Band Of Brothers, Vol: 1’ is the first in a series of musical projects spearheaded by Hollie Smith with the mind to experiment with different artists and aspects of production and collaboration.   In Volume 1 she joins acclaimed beat maker, vocalist and mu...

Fresh Taite prize winner! Now available on vinyl in time for NZ Music Month 2011.  A sultry voice with razor sharp wit and a stage show to match, Ladi6 is New Zealand’s leading hip-hop soul artist and in her own right, an emerging international star. Ladi6’s career - beginning wi...

A new project from the Wellington scene. Melodies is the debut solo release from Lord Echo (aka. Mike Fabulous aka. Mike August aka. guitarist and producer for such bands as The Black Seeds, The Scribes of Ra and The Recloose Band).The album is a roaring romp through his crazy world of sound; a magi...

New Zealand born, Sydney-based pianist Mike Nock has been one of the star fixtures on the international jazz piano scene for four decades. He's recorded and toured with the likes of Coleman Hawkins, Yusef Lateef, Dionne Warwick and Michael Brecker as well as leading the seminal 1970's jazz-rock grou...

After the success of their gold selling album Get It Together in 2009, Sola Rosa are pleased to announce the release of 'Get It Together - The Remixes'. The album has been over a year in the making and features remixes by international and local producers such as TM Juke, The Nextmen, DJ Vadim, J...

Eru Dangerspiel are a mesmeric 22-piece group (plus choir) led by TrinityRoots drummer and multi-instrumentalist, Riki Gooch, who guides this unique and artistic musical exploration. Gooch has lent his drumming talents to legendary artists such as Bic Runga, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Crowded House an...

For over a decade, the name Bulletproof has stood for nothing less than the very best in the futuristic “Neurofunk” style of dance floor drum & bass. A relentless passion & devotion to Drum & Bass has established Bulletproof as one of New Zealand’s leading D&B DJ&rs...

This 2 disc, solo piano album by New Zealand’s favourite classical musician both stretches and soothes. Inland realizes Michael Houstoun’s long-held goal to record the music of composers he has maintained a close relationship with. Looming large is the presence of NZ jazz expat Mike Nock...

The original Te Ku Te Whe was released in 1993, and was instantly recognised as a landmark in the history of Maori music - bringing the sounds of Nga Taonga (traditional Maori instruments) to the ears of a mainstream audience for the first time. Anyone familiar with the haunting musical sounds inter...

Ake, Ake, Kia Kaha E! is a recording of huge New Zealand importance. These recordings were performed by the New Zealand 28 (Maori) Battalion on location in the sands of Egypt, during gunfire in North Africa, and between green hills in Southern Italy during World War II. When the soldiers of the l...

This album has been re-issued in time and serves as a fitting collection to commemorate ANZAC day. Tracks include Last Post, Invercargill March, and God Defend New Zealand. 100% New Zealand Music Commonly known as the "Artillery" or "Arty" Band, this group has a history ...

This debut album from Opensouls has been five years in the making, with main-man Ota (aka Jeremy Toy) starting the process back in 2001 on his trusty MPC2000. He then enlisted the help of the extended Opensouls family to create this sumptuous and soulful album. And what an extended family it is, ...

The organ combo was a jazz movement that peaked in America in the mid-60s, combining the emotional intensity of gospel, sophistication of bebop and grooves of Afro funk and Latin boogaloo. In Wellington in the late '90s a trio of music school graduates stumbled upon this near-forgotten format and fo...

Iconic Kiwi band Ardijah releases the definitive collection of their distinctive classic hits with a twist – the addition of four timeless covers. “The Best Poly Fonk” features 18 tracks including ‘Watchin’u’, ‘Moonlighting’, ‘Love So Right&rs...

Departure Lounge's second release, "In Session", serves up ten crisp musical biscuits of psychedelic groove. “In Session” captures Departure Lounge’s solid reputation for soulful, mood-swinging melodies and a dynamic live performance that is a must-see for fans of progres...

Ardijah are a polynesian outfit formed in 1980 out of South Auckland. They specialised in soul and funk and were very successful on the Auckland club scene. It was in the late eighties when they were at their most popular. They had their first single in 1986, 'Give Me Your Number' on Pa...

Batucada Sound Machine’s reputation is unquestionably in their live performance. The band thrives in a festive atmosphere and is renowned for getting crowds moving whether they are performing in Europe, Asia or Oceania. The band’s percussion-heavy rhythm section, blazin horns, chunky guitars, and...

Eclectically and rather fittingly, Spartacus R consists of a builder, a logician, an electrical engineer as well as three professional musicians. Connoisseurs of fine instruments, the Wellington six-piece have an unquantifiable energy for crafting music; at times raw and wild, other times achingly b...

Hailing from disparate realms of the musical universe, Jame Milne (Lawrence Arabia/The Reduction Agents) and Mike Fabulous (The Black Seeds/Lord Echo) are two of New Zealand's young musical titans. The pair have been quietly collaborating since 2009 - their first and only physical correspondence ...

Will (Wild Bill) Ricketts is percussionist, keys player and backing vocalist in The Phoenix Foundation, and also a member of Wellington legends Scribes Of Ra, The Eggs and Hori Buzz. On West Wind – his second full length album as Wild Bill Rickets - he assembles a prodigious roll of guests includ...

Following in the giant footsteps of Fat Freddy's Drop and LA Mitchell, The Eggs have recorded live one special evening at the world famous Matterhorn. The scintillating, irrepressible and dance floor inducing The Eggs are Wellington’s true super group, featuring a scramble of musicians from Fat F...

Brand new from Amiria Grenell, Three Feathers, was recorded at the family farm at Whitecliffs, with brother Redford on drums and Brent Thompson on bass, and also at Ian McAllister's studio. Amiria's brother, Oakley, produced the album, as well as playing guitar and mandolin. There are many other gue...

“Raashi Malik EP” is the debut solo release from Raashi Malik. It represents a musical journey; a coming together of cultures.A journey which began where Malik, a New Zealander of Indian descent, travelled to India with husband, composer Rhian Sheehan, and recorded with prominent musicia...

One of Wellington’s best kept secrets, amazing soul singer Bella Kalolo releases her debut solo album ‘Without The Paper’ Christchurch born and bred Bella comes from a musical family and was encouraged to perform from an early age. Singing Samoan hymns in church she honed her skills and finely tune...

Buddhist Rain is the new album from Rattle Records, showcasing a collaboration between two NZ creative powerhouses: poet & writer Bill Manhire & jazz musician Norman Meehan. This new recording sees Meehan presenting Manhire’s lyrics in jazz settings, with Meehan, Colin Hem...

Loop translated to Maori can mean Kono: “To weave the handle of a basket to carry”. Loop Recordings Aot(ear)oa are proud to present another basket full to the megabyte max of conscious content. Music, short films, motion graphics, music videos and live concerts. A fresh crop of musical t...

The title of this highly anticipated new album is a meeting of two ideas: synth, meaning synthetic or artificial, & theology refers to organic or philosophical ideas. This plays out on the album as the noted sax player McCallum uses a plethora of old & new synths & other computer generat...

Sacha Vee is a unique vocalist making waves in the New Zealand music scene. The gutsy sound emerging from the blonde 24-year-old is that of the classic black soul divas of the day, being commonly likened to Jill Scott and Billie Holiday. With her Dutch / West Indian background, Sacha was surround...

With six solo albums under his belt and numerous local & international guest appearances and international releases, Nathan Haines has been at the forefront of modern soul, jazz and electronic music for over 20 years.    The multi-instrumentalist returns with his self-produced, se...

The recording includes compositions from John Coltrane, Cole Porter, Bacharach and David, Jacques Brel, and of course original compositions from Nathan's last two albums, as well as from brother Joel. You've never heard Nathan sing so well either.