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A collection of clips from Mattew Warren featuring interviews for a forthcoming documentary that he is working on all about Latin music in New York from 1965-70 featuring Joe Bataan, Larry Harlow, Johnny Colon, Joey Pastrana, Richie Ray, Harvey Averne, Jimmy Sabater, Pucho Brown, Bobby Marin, Nicky Marrero, Kent Gomez and Jose Mangual Jr. http://vimeo.com/11226223 view in full screen for best effect http://mathewwarren.com/

News and a mini-doc video of a upcoming cd release from Concord featuring a wide range of unreleased tracks from Ray Charles Due out 26th Oct looks like one for Ray Charles fans Rare Genius: The Undiscovered Masters -- Ray Charles press release below Concord Records is celebrating the 80th birthday of the legendary Ray Charles with a special gift for his legions of fans: Rare Genius: The Undiscovered Masters. This treasure trove of newly discovered recordings, highlighted by a duet with fellow icon Johnny Cash, will become available on October 26th, 2010. Culled from four decades worth of demos and other previously unreleased material, Rare Genius showcases the remarkable artistic vision, stylistic range and emotionally rich vocals that crafted Charles enduring legacy. Listening to the ten gems from the '70s, '80s and '90s that comprise this CD, fans will have no trouble envisioning the late singer rocking back and forth at the piano as he effortlessly segues between R&B/soul, pop, country and gospel. "Ray would always get inside the meaning of a lyric and make the listener believe every word," says Concord Music Group Chief Creative Officer, John Burk. "His vocals carried incredible emotion and intensity, even on demo tapes. What we have here with Rare Genius is on par with some of his greatest works." And that's crystal clear right from the album's sparkling opener, "Love's Gonna Bite You Back." The March 1980 session track features an upbeat horn arrangement behind what Rare Genius liner notes author Bill Dahl calls "a Charles vocal that's a signature mixture of sandpaper grit and heavenly goodness." Up next is the stunning ballad "It Hurts to Be in Love," which underscores the album's main thematic focus and one of Charles' favorite subjects: the ups and down of romance. Another compelling standout is the gospel-stirred Charles and Cash duet on Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me, Lord?" Discovered in the Sony vaults, the song was produced by Billy Sherrill in Nashville and recorded in 1981 for an anticipated release on a CBS album. For unknown reasons, that didn't come to pass. What's more important, however, is the emotional charge you get listening to these two powerful voices come together in this spirited and inspired pairing. Except for "Lord," the nine other Rare Genius tracks including the soul-drenched "I Don't Want No One But You," a blues-infused cover of songwriter Hank Cochran's country classic "A Little Bitty Tear" and the joyous "I'm Gonna Keep on Singin'" were found in the vault at Charles' R.P.M. International Studios in Los Angeles. Adding a little sweetening to some of the sparse, stripped-down tracks was a team of top-notch musicians and artists: guitarists Keb' Mo' and George Doering, organist Bobby Sparks, trumpeter Gray Grant, trombonist Alan Kaplan, bassists Trey Henry and Chuck Berghofer, drummers Gregg Field and Ray Brinker and background vocalist Eric Benet. As with its Concord predecessor, 2004's Grammy-winning Album of the Year Genius Loves Company, Rare Genius: The Undiscovered Masters is another fitting tribute to Charles, who would have turned 80 on September 23, 2010. It's a fresh, vibrant reaffirmation of the music icon's unparalleled artistry and legacy.

Thanks to Paul Rice for the words below charting the story of what till now may not have been a well known story. Also many thanks to Nick Risi for the use of the photos from his own personal archives PAT POWDRILL AND NICK RISI By Paul Rice Pat Powdrill's mother and Nick Risi's father worked for the same company in Los Angeles. They started talking about Pat and Nick's interest in music and came to the conclusion that it would be beneficial for them to meet each other. At that time, Pat was under contract to Frank Sinatra's Label, Reprise. Pat Powdrill was born in Birmingham Alabama and moved to Los Angeles with her family. Pat was about eight years old. Nick Risi was born in Great Britain during the Second World War, who came from a family of musicians and enjoyed all kinds of music, his paternal grandmother and her two brothers migrated to Great Britain from Cassino, Italy. They were Street entertainers in the winter and Ice Cream vendors in the summer. Nick Risi LA 1964 © Nick's family migrated to the USA in 1957, at first living in Detroit and later moving to Los Angeles, where Nick became an independent record producer. He worked with various artists in Los Angeles during the 1960's. Pat invited Nick to her recording session of "Breaking Point" b/w "Luckiest Girl in Town" which was Pat's third and final single released by Reprise? Record City Dec 1964 © Pat was a young and talented singer, vibrant and full of enthusiasm. Pat was always interested in listening to other people's music. Pat and Nick became friends and she occasionally attended rehearsals of other artists. In December 1964 Pat attended Jane Canada's rehearsal and later a practice session of 'The Togas' at Record City, owned by Nick's friend Jim Thomas. Pat was just 15 years of age at the time and too young to attend events and functions by herself. So on occasions, Nick escorted Pat. Pat & Nick LA © 1965 In February 1965 Nick produced Jane Canada with "Just Before the Night" b/w "Just Imagination" released on the Crusader Label. Also in 1965, Nick Risi and Jim Thomas produced 'The Togas' first single "Baby I'm in the Mood for you" (written by Bob Dylan) b/w "Hurry to me" (words by Chris Morgan and music by Nick Risi) released on the Challenge Label, part of the 4 Star Music Group. The original 'Togas' consisted of five musicians, Chris Morgan vocals, John Bauman drums, Brian and Doug Decker guitar's, and Pete Parker keyboards. Nick stated that the Decker brothers and Pete Parker were good young musicians. Pete Parker played the keyboard and contributed to the backing vocals on Pat's Downey singles. When Pat's contract ended with Reprise Records, Pat agreed to record some masters for Nick and Jim. Two singles were released on the Downey Label in 1966 within a three month period. At the time in the USA, most DJ's were reluctant to Play 'DO IT' on air, as it was too suggestive? Pat & Nick Hollywood © Barry White suggested one of his songs 'Together Forever' to Nick and Jim for Pat's second single. Barry believed that it was the right song for her voice. Barry also had some releases on the Downey Label under the name of Lee Barry. A few years later, Barry White became a household name. The Powerdrills, Pat's backing group were session singers which included Pete Parker and Jim Thomas. Also in 1966 Pat became an Ikette, backing Tina Turner and went on a World Tour. Pat and Nick met again in late 1968. Pat finished touring as an Ikette. A few months earlier in 1968 Nick had an accident resulting in a traumatic amputation of his ring finger. Contrary to other articles, Nick never used his compensation money for his productions. Pat asked Nick to manage her, but Nick was reluctant to do so and did not want to get involved with the artist management side of the business. Nick only agreed to take on this role temporarily until he could secure a record deal. Nick and Bob Summers agreed to produce Pat for Sidewalk Productions. Nick and Bob had worked together with various other artists from 1965 to 1969. Nick said that Bob Summers was a fantastic musician and music arranger. Bob also composed and supervised music for Film and Television. Bob's brother-in-law was the famous Les Paul, who married Bob's elder sister Colleen Summers, known on stage as Mary Ford. They sold millions of records in the 1950's Pat had changed from a young vibrant enthusiastic teenager, to a Glamorous Young Woman. Pat needed some professional photographs to reflect this change. So Nick commissioned his friend, Hollywood Photographer Don Perry to do some portraits of Pat. Don Perry was not only an excellent photographer, he also supervised music for Television. Publicity Photo Commisioned 1969 Nick negotiated a deal with Forward Records, Pat and Nick mutually agreed to end the management agreement. In late 1969, Nick returned to the UK and in the 1970's produced a few artists including Eddie Buchanan a regular entertainer on the Benny Hill Show. 'DO IT' produced by Nick Risi and Jim Thomas is very popular in the Northern Soul Scene and the original Downey 45 Vinyl in good condition can fetch up to £200.00 on EBay. Paul Rice Site note Paul mentioned in the emails that Pat sadly passed away in 1996

George Jackson and Bobby Sheen 2010 and still they keep flowing... Soulscape add their contribution to the river of quality soul music releases that have been lucky enough to be caught up in during this year 2010 A quick word on two recently released cds just in case with this almost constant deluge they may have swept past you Full details below, available from the Soulscape web site link below or via all the usual suppliers Info, clips and images follows BOBBY SHEEN Too Many To Fight SSCD 7025 £12.99 (GBP) with FREE POSTAGE Bobby Sheen cut these vintage tracks at Fame, Widget and Broadway Sound in Muscle Shoals in the early 1970s when he was signed to Wishbone Productions, owned by Clayton Ivey and Terry Woodford. Lease deals resulted in the release of four singles but the intended album was 'shelved', leaving the other nine tracks unheard for almost forty years. 01 Too Many To Fight 02 I'm Not Strong Enough (To Love You Again) 03 You're Messing Up A Good Thing 04 If You're Ever Gonna Love Me 05 Trying To Get To You 06 Something New To Do 07 I'm Sorry 08 I May Not Be What You Want 09 Can't Keep My Mind On What I'm Doing 10 If I Ever Dreamed I Hurt You 11 It Ain't Easy Being Your Fool 12 She Hit Me From The Blind Side 13 Give It Up 14 Don't Make Me Do Wrong 15 Payback 16 Love Stealing 17 Come On And Love Me clips avialable via http://www.garryjcape.com/sscd7025.htm GEORGE JACKSON All Because Of Your Love SSCD 7024 £12.99 (GBP) with FREE POSTAGE George Jackson is best known as a songwriter with many hits and classics to his credit but he is also considered by fans and connoisseurs to be a legendary artist in his own right. This is the third collection of masters and demos he recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound during the 1970s and all but two of these vintage tracks are previously unreleased. Liner notes by John Ridley. 01 Sweet Surrender 02 My Heart Won't Let Me Forget 03 There's So Much More Where This Came From 04 Can't Break The Habit 05 Play Something Pretty 06 Back Track 07 I Get A Rockin' Good Feeling 08 Instant Replay 09 All Because Of Your Love 10 Can't Make It Without You 11 Can I Take You Home 12 Hey Miss Lady 13 You Gave The Best Performance Of Your Life 14 I Was Trying Not To Break Down 15 Old Time Rock And Roll 16 Your Love Is Working On Me 17 Let The Funk Flow 18 Disco Granny 19 Fast Young Lady 20 Funky Disco Music clips available via http://www.garryjcape.com/sscd7024.htm Soulscape website - for online ordering and more information on Soulscape and past releases http://www.garryjcape.com/

Latest online edition of Manchester Confidential features a very well known record shop moving to a new location "Recently it looked as though Beatin' Rhythm, the Tib Street record shop, might leave our city for good. Names that spring to mind qualifying as regular customers (having been in at least twice and bought something). Morrissey, Wayne Hemingway, Johnny Marr, Christopher Eccleston, Pete Doherty, Lily Allen, Mark Lamarr, Stuart Maconie, Chemical Brothers, Grandmaster Flash.... It looked as if model of retail distinctiveness was calling it a day. This would have been a nightmare for shopping diversity..." Full story and new location can be read here Beatin' Rhythm saved for the nation Classic Manchester shop finds new home http://www.mancheste...ation_15583.asp Footnote: 1. Can visit the Beating Rythmn website via link below which also features an interesting Tim Brown article http://www.beatinrhythm.com/ 2. Manchester Chimp had a recent 4 page northern soul feature, anyone seen it? worth a dig ?

The Invitations It Was A Woman/Heavenly Love Soul Junction 509-X out Monday 11th Oct 2010 Hot on the heels of the recent David Hudson Lp release, Soul Junction continue the stepping up of the pace with yet another fresh release. Their latest 45 features another familiar name - The Invitations - and see's Soul Junction yet again not only stepping up the pace but keeping the quality levels high featuring both rare and previously unissued quality soul music Soul Junction has also just launched their very own web prescence with the recent opening of the new Soul Junction web site. Featuring all the latest Soul Junction news along with information and clips on all their releases to date Can visit via the link below http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/ The Invitations - It Was A Woman/Heavenly Love - Soul Junction 509-X Press Release Info The Invitations came to prominence through their classic 60's soul recordings, "What's Wrong With Me Baby" and "Skiing In The Snow" on Dynovoice records. More recently their second release for the MGM label ""Watch Out Little Girl" has grown in popularity within the Northern Soul scene. After the groups association with MGM finished they then signed with the Diamond label, releasing just one single "Got To Have It Now". The Diamond label was owned by Joel Diamond who during the early 70's re-signed the Invitations to his Polydor distributed ,"Silver Blue" label. Where they cut a string of excellent releases with the likes of "Look On The Good Side" and "They Say The Girls Crazy" ensuring the group continued popularity. A later 70's release the funky "We Don't Allow (no sitting In Here)" would appear on the Red Greg label. During the late 60's and early 70's the group were regular visitors to the UK, firstly performing under the stage name of the "American Drifters" before eventually reverting to the Invitations on later tours. They returned to the UK in 2005 to perform at the Assembly Rooms Derby followed by the Hemsby" Motown" Weekender. In 2009 the group under their own Invite records banner released the" Missing You" album. Although being little more than a vanity project to sound out a potential market with a limited pressing run of only 100 copies the album did contain some excellent songs. It is from this album that we have taken the following songs "It Was A Woman" backed with "Heavenly Love" which incidentally only appears on the album as a instrumental version, for our next Soul Junction 45 release. Release Date: Monday October 11th 2010 Invitations - It Was A Woman/Heavenly Love -

Soul Essence website has had a going over Main thrust is next years weekender #29 - April 8th, 9th & 10th - 2011 so there's booking forms and al that but there's also a look back at the past along with some photos, reviews etc So I finally got off my lazy backside and updated the site. The dates for Essence 28 are now set, so why not iAdd them to your iPhone using iCal and iSay iSay iSay. Essence 27 was a rip roaring success as usual, good music (very true), good beer (true), fine dining (false) and fine wines (very false). The Gouch managed an awesome lounge over the weekend (check out his top picks here), and I was to be found winding down to the music in there on Saturday afternoon before winding up again for the Saturday night. link below http://www.soul-essence.co.uk/