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Discover hidden gems and timeless classics as you delve into their carefully curated collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"substream","title":"Substream","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2001 legendary Japanese outfit Kyoto Jazz Massive put out the ' Spirit Of The Sun ' album for Munich based Compost Records. 22 years later Echoes Of A New Dawn Orchestra who have been the live international band members for Kyoto Jazz Massive over the last 2 years got to do their own rendition of this classic.\nIn this particular version, 3 members of Echoes Of A New Dawn Orchestra also happen to be part of Jéroboam who record for buzzing Dutch label Space Grapes and in this Mukatsuku release feature from Agyei Osei (vocals),Carel Cleril (bass), Kevin Le Bellec (guitar) from Jéroboam.\nIt's a funky slap bass jazz flex affair with seductive horns that make for an irresistible dancer. 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'It's So ' featured on the Mukatsuku Records feature on Gilles Peterson's Worldwide show in January of this year. 500 hand-numbered copies. Strictly no repress. As played by DJ Koco, Dom Servini, Rob Luis, Kevin Beadle, Shuya Okino, Smoove \u0026amp; more\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mukatsuku","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50413810123083,"sku":"2197958","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_a97e0f58_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726677542"},{"product_id":"quiet-music-under-the-moon-sampler","title":"Quiet Music Under The Moon Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited edition sampler from Japanese producer CALM. These two tracks have been taken from the Japan only Music Conception release 'Quiet Music Under The Moon' that came out early 2023 . Featuring his signature ambient musical meditations. 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With source material from one of five of Bazini's Spanish guitar debuts - 'Waterfallin'' having emerged from the affective foams and mistings-up of a friend, Connor, whose performance in front of him on the nylon guitar conjured images of a waterfall in Bazini's head - Peterson brings a folktronic verve to Bazini's originally vintage with a vibe more accentuated for the dancefloor . Upfront support from Gilles Peterson on his Worldwide FM show plus Kevin Beadle..Nicola Conte…DJ Koco….Cosmo Sofi.. 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Super smooth in its delivery, broad in its style and detailed with rich harmonies, soothing instrumentation and a yacht-meets-rare-groove sense of calm and warmth, it's been a cult release ever since fetching triple figures on auction sites... until now. Sitting somewhere between the classic sounds of the Doobie Brothers and the more contemporary sun-kissed charm of Paqua, there's a timelessness to this that will last another 40 years and beyond. 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This 45 features an exclusive version of 'Bakeren' showcased on a Mukatsuku label profile special on Gilles Peterson's recent Worldwide show in January this year.\n      On the flip is an instrumental version of 'Bergen Sunrays', here renamed 'Rory's Sunrays', and featuring some great organ work from London-based musician Rory More. 300 hand-numbered copies only. Strictly no repress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mukatsuku","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50434447245643,"sku":"2183161","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_c346d64c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726889132"},{"product_id":"vulcano-v-el-gato","title":"Vulcano V El Gato","description":"\u003cp\u003eHard-hitting latin-tinged super-group Grupo Magnético formed from backgrounds in funk, hip-hop \u0026amp; soul, united by a love of Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Fania and classic New York salsa. 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