Library Music Rarities

6/16/2009

Thanks for all your nice comments, that keeps me busy ripping vinyls...

6/15/2009

Altaxon Library

These four albums, released on the small German library label Altaxon must have been recorded between the mid to end 70ies, no year is indicated, so we can't say for sure.
All four volumes are quite similar in style and sound: The a-sides (Kenny Bird Orchestra) usually feature some funky stuff, the b-sides (Lado's Latin Combination) vary styles between disco, orchestral, easy listening, latin, jazz and some funky moments as well. The man who is the mastermind behind these recordings and most probably the founder of the label as well is the German jazz legend Fritz Maldener.

Altaxon AL 1010 - The Kenny Bird Orchestra / Lado's Latin Combination Vol. 1

Altaxon AL 1010 - The Kenny Bird Orchestra / Lado's Latin Combination Vol. 2

Altaxon AL 1010 - The Kenny Bird Orchestra / Lado's Latin Combination Vol. 3

Altaxon AL 1020 - The Kenny Bird Orchestra / Lado's Latin Combination Vol. 4

A real unknown Library Gem...

BTW 102 - Impulse
(Various Artists, 1976)

A funky jazz diamond, most of you might not have heard from... Composers include Brian Miller and Frank Ricotti (well known for his work for Themes International). Not much is known about this obscure library label, but one thing is for sure, that this here is a great album, no fillers!
Check it out and let me know what you think...

6/11/2009

From the JW emporium: Geoff Bastow...

JW Theme Music JW 414 - Flavour Of The Month

(Geoff Bastow, 1977)

Smooth, laid back jazz funk & disco grooves from Mr. Geoff Bastow! For the 1st time in 320kbit in perfect quality! Enjoy!

Programme Music PM 11 - Music To Varnish Owls By
(Goeff Bastow, 1975)

You might have found this one in the internet, but not in that perfect quality you get here. The album is really worth it and in my opinion one of the best jazz funk albums from Geoff Bastow and also one of the best Programme Music libraries...

Selected Sound

Selected Sound 9014 - Rhythm On The Rocks

(Roland Kovac, 1970)

A super rare one and one of the most sought after library albums from the hamburg based Selected Sound label. Mastermind Roland Kovac is responsible for this jazz rockin' smasher. Just piano, bass & drums.

Selected Sound 9031 - Phasing Drums & Electronic Sounds
(Joe Ufer / Gerhard Trede, 1973)

Another sought after library from Selected Sound's 9000 series which usually reaches high prices over 100US dollars on eBay. Gerhard Trede and Joe Ufer share the compositions on this LP. Trede is known for his early psych electronic sounds, Joe Ufer presents pure - phased out - solo drums, with lots of nice breaks! Enjoy...