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Alphonse Mouzon (who is an African American mixed with French and Blackfoot Indian) was born on November 21st in Charleston, South Carolina. Chairman/CEO of Tenacious Records, composer, arranger, producer, multi-instrumentalist and actor Alphonse Mouzon has been composing and producing beautiful music that has captivated and enthralled audiences throughout the world for over two decades. In this album entitled " Love Fantasy " in 1987 on Tenacious Records, he collaborated with many great artists like Ray Parker Jr. and Paul Jackson Jr. on guitar, Nathan East on bass, Brandon Fields on sax. Lead vocals by Carolyn Dennis. Background vocals by Maxine and Julia Waters. Produced by himself. I chose a track entitled " Give it up ".

This album was recorded on Polydor Records in 1978. Jazz Funk album by Donnie Beck on bass and Steve Gutierrez on drums. They participated some guests like Roland Bautista on guitar, Bobby Lyle on piano, Joel Peskin on tenor sax, Harry Kim on trumpet (later was member of the group Mighty Fire). Produced by Wayne Henderson. I have chosen a track entitled " Friends you and I ". Note: The above posted track is not played in full

Leo Robinson was born in Arkansas, USA and his other name is J.J. Jackson. He moved to Brazil in 1980 and lived there for many years using that name. He released a single entitled " Out off common /  To my hearth "   in 1981 on Star Music, in a small indie label of Sao Pablo, Brazil. I chose to present the song " To my hearth ". Composed by himself. This song was included on original International Soundtrack entitled " Jogo da vida " in 1981-82 which released by Som Livre in January of 1982. For more info about J.J. Jackson you can see here below http://www.jjjackson.com.br/index.asp Note: The above posted single is not played in full

This 45 is an ultra rare vinyl from Los Angeles. Jerri C. Carroll was an obscure artist. It was released on Bel -Ad records in 1977. Produced by Don Fletcher & Miles Grayson. It sounds like Sylvia. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

A Louisiana native transplanted to Chicago, Bobby Jonz aka Bobby Jones ( Not to be confused with the gospel singer Bobby Jones ) is a black country soul singer known for quirky answer songs and laid back reinterpretations of songs made famous by other artists. He broke into the music business with Chicago southside blues act The Aces circa 1960 but his own solo album entitled “ Thought You Were Loving Me ” wasn’t released until today. However he recorded single entitled “ Thought You Were Loving Me ” in 1984 on Expansion Records. The next year he released another single entitled “ Special ” on Solv Records. In 1997 he resurfaced again with his well-received album, “ In the Mood for Love ” on the now defunct Ace Records label. He followed it up with Bobby Jonz Sings Country on Avanti in 1998 and Your Freak Is Here on Big Bidness in 1999 and Lee Shot Stole My Freak(circa 2003 on Red Dot). Jones is also a featured vocalist with Delta Groove recording artists The Mannish Boys. N...

Detroit vocalist Sandra Richardson earned a good local reputation. She has recorded for a variety of labels, including Venture, Krisma, Catawba, Grandstand, and Robbins. Sandra Richardson recorded some songs in decade 70. She began in 1971 when she released a single “ I feel a song (in my heart) / The ring ” for Buddah records. Then in 1974 she released another single entitled “ Stay here with me / Don’t let me down ” on Inter Soul records. In 1978 she collaborated once again with Tony Camillo and released a single on Dellwood Records for Venture productions entitled “ Love to be your woman / Waiting for the last goodbye ”. Produced, arranged and conducted by Tony Camillo. In fact the collaboration of Sandra and Tony Camillo began when she released a single “ I feel a song (in my heart) / The ring ” in 1971. The first song as recorded by Gladys Knight & The Pips. Then she changed her name to Sandra Feva. Sandra released her first album as Sandra Feva...

This single is an obscure and ultra rare 45. It was recorded in the late 70s and released on Ad-Class records probably in 1978. Gabriel James Maciocia was born 1948. He was an unknown singer. He was more known as songwriter and producer. He wrote songs for Four Tops and Gloria Gaynor. He was also writer of music score and screen play for film, Hearts of Bounty . He had nominated in the first round of Grammy Awards in 1999. Composed by himself. Produced by Bill Goodman. On vocals The Bob Dylan Singers. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

Philippe Wynne grew up in a gospel environment, later becoming a member of the Bootsy Collins group The Pacesetters in 1968. The following year he became a member of James's Brown group The JB's where he stayed for two years. In 1971 he became the lead singer of THE DETROIT SPINNERS, taking the group on to a string of hits including ' I'll Be Around ' and ' Could It Be I'm Falling In Love '. He remained with them until 1977 when he signed to the Cotillion label as a solo artist. Here he released ' Starting All Over ' (1977) before teaming up with George Clinton to tour and record with Funkadelic on '(Not Just) Knee Deep'. The album was not promoted. Produced and rhythm arrangements by himself. Philippe Wynne - Think of your thoughts as children 1977 (Sample) Philippe Wynne - Lisa 1977 (Sample) In 1980, Philippe released ' Wynne Jammin ' on the Uncle Jam label. Produced by George Clinton and Ron Dunbar. Stri...

Sadao Watanabe is one of my favourite sax players. He recorded this album at Rosebud Recording Studio, New York in February-April 1984. In this album he collaborated with many classy artists like Marcus Miller on bass, Richard Tee on fender Rhodes, Eric Gale on guitar, Steve Gadd on drums, Ralph McDonald on percussion. Guest vocal performance by Roberta Flack. Arranged by William Eaton & Ralph McDonald. Conducted by William Eaton. Produced by Ralph MacDonald. I chose two tracks entitled " Here's to love " and " Maraval ". Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full This post is dedicated to my friend sax player Mr.George Katsakis. He was an original member of the Royaltones.

This song was sung by many artists (over 170). Original recording by Billy Joel in 1977. Les McCann recorded this song in 1978 on A&M records. It was included on the album entitled “ The Man ”. Les McCann said for this song “ The first moment I heard Billy Joel sing this song, I knew I had to do it, but also wanted to look at it from a new angle ”. Produced, conducted and orchestrated by Paul Riser. Arranged by Paul Riser and Les McCann. Executive producer by Herb Albert. Enjoy it. Note : The above posted track is not played in fu ll This post is dedicated to my friend (G.Poly) George Polychroniou a huge collector in Greece .

I have never seen other release by Louis Dyer . This single was released in 1976 on Little Star records. Composed by Walter Johnson and H.B.Barnum . Produced by H.B. Barnum abd Melvin Smith. However one year ago this song was written by H.B.Barnum and W.Johnson for Jimmy Norman . Jimmy Norman released this song on Buddah records in 1975. Note : The above posted single is not played in full

The Dynamic Upsetters was another soul group from North Carolina on the “Beach Music” scene like “ The Entertainers ” and “ Clifford Curry ” as they were also presented previously on this blog. The group was formed in 1963. Until 1978 the group remained a live touring band. The Dynamic Upsetters released some singles in the late 70s. One of them is entitled “ Try me / Make myself clear ” in 1979 on Mega Sound Studios. On the same label, it was released another single called " Tricky Chic /  Love changes ". Here today I’m posting another 7” single entitled “ Once or twice / I want a man to shag with me ” on CPI records. In fact the song “ Once or twice ”, was also re-recorded by Dorothy Moore in 1979 and Clifford Curry in 1980. In the 80s the group appeared in various clubs and recorded a few singles under the name W.J.Moore & The Dynamic Upsetters. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

True Image was an obscure soul group. Clarence Mann was the band leader as singer. The group released a few ultra rare singles for the labels Super Smash, T.K, Glades, Juana and Wilkerr records. They collaborated with the producers Frederick Knight and  James Terry . James Terry was their manager. This great dance song " Different kind of love " was released in 1980 on Juana records. Produced by Frederick Knight. Original recording by Ronnie McNeir and Rena Scott in 1978 on Tortoise International. This track was also included on Clarence Mann album in 1983 on Spirit Inc records. Note: The above posted single is not played in full True Image probably recorded an album in 1981 on Juana records but it was never released .