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Existing copy expands ATA as All Things Analogue, which fits a label that puts feel, groove and musicianship at the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-library-archive-vol-1","title":"The Library Archive, Vol. 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe funky, atmospheric, evocative and sometimes downright weird output of companies such as DeWolfe, Cavendish, Burton and the ubiquitous KPM have always been a guiding inspiration for ATA Records, as evidenced in the spooky soundtrack works of The Sorcerers, the big band brass of The Yorkshire Film and Television Orchestra and even in the soul-jazz of The Lewis Express ('Theme From The Watcher). Everything released on ATA is written and guided by the label heads Neil Innes and Pete Williams, who frequently dip their toes in the Library pond while working on other projects. These occasional one-off tracks have accumulated over the past few years and have now found a home on the first volume of an ongoing series : The Library Archive Ranging from heavy big band brass (Whack, Slap and Blow, Kaye Okay) to evocative thriller soundtrack (Midnight Heist, Wiretap, The Needlenose) via introspective ethereal soundscapes (Nuclear Wind, Siren's Sea) these 11 tracks faithfully recreate the feel of the Library music catalogues of the 60s and 70s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATA Records","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50389772992843,"sku":"2055973","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - Black (2025)","offer_id":55882917019979,"sku":"R1048-1274","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_dcfb44b3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726371423"},{"product_id":"the-library-archive-vol3","title":"The Library Archive Vol.3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe funky, atmospheric, evocative and sometimes downright weird output of companies such as DeWolfe, Cavendish, Burton and the ubiquitous KPM have always been a guiding inspiration for ATA Records, as evidenced in the spooky soundtrack vision of The Sorcerers, the big band brass of The Yorkshire Film \u0026amp; Television Orchestra and even in the soul-jazz of The Lewis Express \u0026amp; Outer Worlds Jazz Ensemble. It only seemed natural for the team at ATA Records to scratch their own Library itch and so \"The Library Archive Vol. 1\" was born in 2019. Recorded over a series of sessions in the Aladdin's Cave of vintage recording equipment that is ATA studios, it featured many of the ATA stable of performers. Released in 2021, \"The Library Archive Vol. 2\" still had the golden age of European Library music squarely in it's sights, but this time the focus was drawn more to the off-kilter soul organ sound of Italian quartet I Marc 4. These two volumes garnered praise from Library aficionado Shawn Lee (\"Holy F*$K this sounds great! ATA really smash the classic British Library sound. 10 out of 10\") and the Don of British Library Music himself, Alan Hawkshaw. And so to \"The Library Archive Vol. 3\": taking heavy inspiration from Jungle Obsession 9 by Roger Roger, and The Feed-back, as well as Blaxploitation era composers such as Willie Hutch and Melvin Van Peebles, and the masterful and ingenious Roy Budd, \"The Library Archive Vol. 3\" draws deeply from the well of library greatness. Each track has been lovingly crafted with a keen ear for authenticity and the same eye for detail shown on 'The Library Archive' Vol. 1 \u0026amp; 2, recorded on the same instruments and equipment and with the same techniques as the music that inspired it, with a focus throughout on stripped-back rhythm sections topped by flute, vibes and vintage synths. 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Featuring musicians from Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, Spain and the UK who are based in the north of England and have played with salsa, jazz, funk and soul artists such as Joe Bataan, Tito Allen, The New Mastersounds, Oscar D'Leon, Matthew Halsall, Snowboy \u0026amp; The Latin Section, Bobby Matos, Larry Harlow, Dave Valentin, Grupo X, Salsa Celtica and The Haggis Horns.\nFormed in 2022, Orchestra Mambo International have gigged regularly across the UK performing music from the Fania Records catalogue as well as their much loved \"Mambo King: A Musical Tribute To Tito Puente\" set. They have appeared live at such prestigious venues as the Blues Kitchen (Manchester), The Forge Camden (London), The Piece Hall (Halifax), Band On The Wall (Manchester), and Leeds venues Howard Assembly Room and Brudenell Social Club.\n\n\"Mambo Te Llama\" is an uptempo Latin dance track inspired by legendary New York Puerto Rican band leader\/percussionist Tito Puente. The mambo genre evolved in 1930s Cuba and spread to Mexico and New York in the 1940s via expat Cuban musicians such as Perez Prado and Mario Bauza. By the mid-1950s, the mambo music and dance craze had swept the world. The epicentre was New York and it's king was Tito Puente. Orchestra Mambo International keeps the flame alive for mambo with this fiery new single, a combination of punchy brass and Afro-Cuban rhythms and featuring great piano, trombone and conga solos.\n\"Del Callejón\" is another mambo, this time a slower one and featuring vibes alongside solos on timbales, trombone and trumpet. In the 1950s, Tito Puente and West Coast USA Latin jazz musician Cal Tjader popularised the vibes in Latin music, where it often features in mambo music but also cha cha cha, Latin bugalu, Latin jazz and salsa music. This Orchestra Mambo International original tune pays homage to the classic mambo vibes style and is another composition written by band leader\/trombonist Jonny Enright, with words by lead singer Carlos \"Pachanga\" Peña.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATA Records","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50416090054987,"sku":"2197994","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_03433677_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726695423"},{"product_id":"kaunas-baltic-connect-baby-i-dont-care","title":"Kaunas Baltic Connect \/ Baby, I Don't Care","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Sounds like Lalo Schifrin and Quincy Jones on a night out\" DJ Smoove\nATA Records are proud to release their latest 7\" single, Kaunas Baltic Connect feat. 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Fans of Ennio Morricone's score to Pontecorvo's Battle of Algiers will also find a lot to enjoy here.\nBaby, I Don't Care is reminiscent of shamelessly groovy releases from The Lewis Express, featuring a joyful slice of Hammond organ blues dancing away over the funkiest drums this side of Clyde Stubblefield – replete with congas and bongos from ATA Studios stalwart, Danny Templeman. Intended in the tradition of upbeat Hammond tracks from KPM etc, this track just evolved into pure organ soul.\nBaby, I Don't Care has all the hallmarks of a new club favourite – will strongly appeal to all Jimmy Smith\/McGriff and Shirley Scott fans, as well as purveyors of the next wave of organ soul from The Filthy Six etc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATA Records","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50421675360587,"sku":"2223112","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_a9d5ebc6_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726759420"},{"product_id":"madvillain-vol-1","title":"Madvillain, Vol. 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eLed by Saxophonist Rob Mitchell, Abstract Orchestra have been a consistent presence on the u.k. music scene, touring constantly in promotion of their debut LP \u003cem\u003eDilla\u003c\/em\u003e and follow up 45 \"New Day feat. 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Continuing their investigations of Ethio-Jazz and 60s and 70s European library music, the group is now formed around Joost Hendrickx (Kefaya, Shatner's Bassoon, Abstract Orchestra), Richard Ormrod (saxes, flute \u0026amp; keys) and ATA label head, bassist Neil Innes. Exit Athens features a driving funk engine room with exotic percussion, vintage keyboards, and the classic Addis Ababa combination of vibes, flute and horns. The aim is to double-down on previous album successes The Sorcerers and In Search of The Lost City of The Monkey God, expanding their tonal palette whilst tightening their focus, with the intention of producing multiple albums of solid analog cuts, every one of which will appeal equally to DJs and audiophiles alike.\n\nOn the AA side, Beg, Borrow, Play marks the debut of The Outer Worlds Jazz Ensemble. The first in an ongoing series of 45s and LP issues, each Outer Worlds release will feature the immaculate grooves of the hard-working, unsung sidemen of the Leeds Funk, Latin and Ethio\/Afrobeat scenes. The Outer Worlds series was conceived to feature visiting soloists who have made a beeline to ATA in search of a specific setting for their material, and represents ATA's ambition to encompass the very best in contemporary jazz\/club\/rare groove\/exotica sounds.\n\nBeg, Borrow, Play kicks this off with ATA veteran Chip Wickham on baritone sax, and a slice of jazz exotica that owes as much to New Orleans Street Beat as to the Eastern moods of artists like Yusef Lateef and Ahmed Abdul-Malik. 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Recorded entirely on vintage analogue recording equipment packed into a disused garage in Leeds, the LP features the vocal talents of Gospel-Inspired soul singerRachel Modestwho has provided vocals for several releases on the label including her own debut single\"I Try\". The Magnificent Tape Band are the alter egos of ATA Records founders Neil Innes \u0026amp; Pete Williams, who were the creative driving force behind the debut album by The Sorcerers, for which they wrote and produced all the tracks as well as contributing bass and guitar performances. Sheffield born, Rachel Modest developed her unique vocal ability within the churches and gospel choirs of her local community. Now based in Leeds she has developed a powerful and soulful vocal style that takes inspiration from artists such as Madeleine Bell, Dee Dee Warwick, Dusty Springfield and at times delivers a performance that resembles the falsetto of The Delfonics William Hart. Taking inspiration from the more abstract end of the soul spectrum that has been a richly tapped vein for hip-hop producers, The Magnificent tape band aim to create an evocative tapestry of sound that pulls together psychedelic soul with British library music to create a distinctly dramatic sounding record. 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The unique nature of this recording is apparent in not only its content but also in its production; a combination of electro-acoustic music , jazz and contemporary classical sounds. A one-take improvised recording may not be as polished as a meticulously rehearsed studio recording, but it has a raw, genuine, immediacy that you just can't get out of a more artificial process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATA Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50435810459979,"sku":"1164013","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"feel-it-for-yourself","title":"Feel It for Yourself","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing ATA's latest Disco sensation: \"United Disco Organisation's 'Feel It For Yourself'\". Following the success of \"Send The Rain\/Funky Thing,\" this release features Kweku Sackey and his phenomenal backing singers, delivering a sun-soaked 70s afrobeat hit perfect for those endless Summer nights!\nCrafted during a creative session for an upcoming United Disco Organisation project, bassist Neil Innes conceived a captivating Afro-Disco concept. Picture a rhythmic journey, laden with percussion, reminiscent of Manu Dibango with a dash of Tony Allen's flair. With the UDO lineup of Neil on bass, Chris Dawkins on guitar, Joost Hendrickx on drums, and Danny Templeman on percussion, the foundation was set.\nAdding a distinctive touch, ATA regular Richard Ormrod contributed a mesmerizing alto sax solo, steering the track towards instrumental brilliance. However, it didn't quite align with the album's theme, so it took a brief hiatus.\nEnter Kweku Sackey (K.O.G.), who, during a studio visit for another project, was intrigued by Neil's Afro-Disco creation. Neil mentioned that loads of the old tracks have hooks that seemed to feature useful nuggets of great personal advice, Kweku said, \"You mean something like don't let anybody tell you - feel it for yourself\". Inspired by the track's vibe, Kweku injected his signature style, along with his backing vocalists, infusing the piece with an Ebo Taylor Love and Death essence. The result? A fusion of infectious rhythms and profound lyrical wisdom is encapsulated in the phrase \"feel it for yourself.\"\nTo cater to diverse tastes, we offer a shorter vocal version for those seeking immediate gratification, and a DJ Smoove (Smoove and Turell) dance floor rework for extended groove sessions. Whether you're vibing to the extended afrobeat hit, the classic vocal rendition, or the electrifying dance floor remix, this 12\" release has something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATA Records","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\"","offer_id":50442801545547,"sku":"2207400","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_dbbfeac4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727004926"},{"product_id":"the-library-archive-vol-2","title":"The Library Archive, Vol. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe funky, atmospheric, evocative and sometimes downright weird output of companies such as DeWolfe, Cavendish, Burton and the ubiquitous KPM have always been a guiding inspiration for ATA Records, as evidenced in the spooky soundtrack works of The Sorcerers, the big band brass of The Yorkshire Film \u0026amp; Television Orchestra and even in the soul-jazz of The Lewis Express ('Theme From The Watcher').\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt only seemed natural for the team at ATA Records to scratch their own Library itch and so last year's \u003ci\u003eThe Library Archive Vol. 1\u003c\/i\u003e was born. 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Recorded during the Autumn of 2020, \u003ci\u003eThe Library Archive Vol. 2\u003c\/i\u003e still has the golden age of European Library music squarely in it's sights, but this time the focus is drawn more to the wonky organ work of Italian quartet I Marc 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach track has been lovingly crafted with a keen ear for authenticity and the same eye for detail shown on \u003ci\u003eThe Library Archive Vol. 1\u003c\/i\u003e, recorded on the same instruments and equipment and with the same techniques as the music that inspired it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Library Archive is a labour of love for the label with more volumes planned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATA Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50454459810123,"sku":"1128473","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"madvillain-vol-2","title":"Madvillain, Vol. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eLed by Saxophonist Rob Mitchell, Abstract Orchestra have been a consistent presence on the u.k. music scene, touring constantly in the promotion of their debut LP \"Dilla\" and follow up 45 \"New Day feat. 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