"Better Days" was recorded in 1971 by renowned jazz guitarist Joe Pass with a group of talented West Coast musicians, and was highly acclaimed by listeners of jazz guitar, acid jazz, and soul. There is a rare studio session recorded at the same time with Carol Kaye on bass and Paul Humphrey on drums, who also participated in "Better Days."For Joe Pass, whose guitar playing is sharp and incisive, the simplicity of a trio was the perfect way for him to express his skills and talent as a guitarist. These sessions were previously only included as bonus tracks on P-VINE's CD release "Better Days," but this is the first time they have been released on VINYL!

We curate the finest sounds in funk, soul, psychedelic, and acid jazz, blending rare vintage gems with the freshest new tracks. Forget the algorithms—we’re here to unearth those hidden musical pearls that truly define a genre. Whether you're a seasoned crate-digger or just beginning your journey, The Mood Mosaic offers a sonic landscape for everyone. Tune in to find the perfect groove to elevate your mood and expand your taste.

William Alan Hawkshaw BEM was a British composer and performer, particularly of library music used as themes for films and television programs. Hawkshaw worked extensively for the KPM production music company in the 1950s to the 1970s, composing and recording many stock tracks that have been used extensively in film and TV.

Jeff Lorber's funkiest album yet, featuring an amazing allstar lineup including Grammy winning jazz greats Jimmy Haslip, Paul Jackson, Jr, Snarky Puppy's Marc Lettieri, Gary Novak, David Mann and more! Grammy winning superstar keyboardist, writer, producer Jeff Lorber is renowned as a pioneer in the Jazz-Fusion movement. Scoring #1 radio hits with Jeff Lorber Fusion and as afounding member of Smooth Jazz super-group Jazz Funk Soul, Lorber performs constantly before his dedicated fans from coast to coast!! Highlights include the uber-funky "The Drop," the warm, intimate "Hang Tight," the bright, uplifting "Reception," and more Lorber originals.

Black Sugar's first self-titled album is filled with the band's own original songs, hot percussion, excellent brass arrangements, superb keyboards, and great guitar work with a psychedelic shade. If Latin funk exists, it's thanks to pioneering bands like Black Sugar, a Peruvian group created in the early seventies that recorded two fundamental albums for the Afro-American and Latin genre. The roots of this band come from the Far-Fen (syllables for Farfisa and Fender), formed in the late sixties by guitarist Víctor "Coco" Salazar and Miguel "Chino" Figueroa on keyboards. One night they were spontaneously joined by the sensational voice of Carlos "Pacho" Mejía.

Strut Records proudly presents a new reissue of the original Afrobeat classic Low Profile (Not For The Blacks), recorded and composed by Afrika 70 saxophonist and bandleader Lekan Animashaun and produced by Fela Kuti.

Black Sugar's first self-titled album is filled with the band's own original songs, hot percussion, excellent brass arrangements, superb keyboards, and great guitar work with a psychedelic shade. If Latin funk exists, it's thanks to pioneering bands like Black Sugar, a Peruvian group created in the early seventies that recorded two fundamental albums for the Afro-American and Latin genre. The roots of this band come from the Far-Fen (syllables for Farfisa and Fender), formed in the late sixties by guitarist Víctor "Coco" Salazar and Miguel "Chino" Figueroa on keyboards. One night they were spontaneously joined by the sensational voice of Carlos "Pacho" Mejía. In the seventies, in the Peruvian capital there was a shortage of "white" sugar and the darker cane sugar was consumed.

Golden Flower is an improvising quintet from Orlando, Florida… violin, trumpet/flugelhorn, Rhodes/piano, upright and electric bass, and drums, whose debut studio album “Are You Even Awake?” releases June 12, 2026, on Romantic Poker Records.

The Mood Mosaic is a compilation series widely known for it's eye-catching cover art (I wonder why?), but believe us when we say they are jam-packed with hard to find classics in the funk, jazz-funk, soul and rare groove genres.

After a long-awaited return, a fresh chapter in this iconic compilation series is here! A cornerstone of B-movie soundtracks, library, sexploitation and psychedelic music. This new one delves into a deeper psychedelic groove, seamlessly weaving the familiar jazz, funk, and cinematic elements with a distinct Italian touch. Discover a collection of exceptionally rare gems, offering a distinct atmosphere compared to the classic Italian soundscapes of the 1970s. This is a bold, fresh chapter in a storied saga!

“Eternal Almost” is a collaborative album by Japanese musician Tomo Katsurada and Estonian composer Misha Panfilov. Born from the simple joy of songwriting and creative exchange, Tomo and Misha had long admired each other’s music from afar.

"High On The Groove" is a spectacular, dazzlingly psychedelic time capsule that captures the absolute zenith of late-1960s and early-1970s Lounge, Mod-Jazz, Euro-Funk, and Exotica. Operating more as a high-concept studio orchestra rather than a traditional touring band, The Mood Mosaic delivers a sonic landscape drenched in cinematic glamour, swinging rhythms, and infectious mid-century optimism.

Broc Recordz is thrilled to announce the imminent release of our latest album, Cosmos Giants! This cosmic fusion is the result of an epic collaboration between maestro Janko Nilovic, JJ Whitefield of the Poets of Rhythm, and Igor Zhukovsky of the Soul Surfers. Together, they've crafted a musical universe where genre boundaries blur, giving way to a transcendent sonic experience. Immerse yourself in a musical journey where funk, psyche, and soul intertwine to create something truly magical!

The borderless, tropical band “of Tropique,” whose core sound blends funk and rock-infused exotica, releases a 12-track full-length album on vinyl LP! This work maximizes their core lineup as a guitar-less trio, featuring a diverse array of 14 guest musicians to construct a rich sonic landscape. This landmark release in the history of domestic exotica and tropical music features Mutsumi Kobayashi of the Minyo Crusaders, Rockin' Enocky of Jackie & The Cedrics, to global talents like Joshua Camp of CHICHA LIBRE and MIRAMAR, the standard-bearer of US new wave Latin bands, and more! It's a masterpiece that delivers the full thrill, excitement, and pleasure of encountering unknown music.

The black butterfly is a symbol of hope, renewal and inevitable change. Brooklyn Funk Essentials’ eighth studio album marks the band’s continued groove r-evolution. Black Butterfly - the album - is a group collaboration highlighting and expanding BFE’s signature style and musical prowess. Recorded live-in-the-studio, Black Butterfly finds the cadre of stellar musicians exploring a bounty of multi-rhythms, analog instrumentation, funky jams and winsome arrangements. Brooklyn Funk Essentials once again deliver a full length journey of songs within a lyrical framework of love, respect, inclusion, hopefulness and dreams.