Collection: Private collections

Urszula Bogumiła Dudziak-Urbaniak Jazz vocalist, born 22 October 1943 in Straconka, Poland. She started her career in the late 1950's in Poland and moved to the USA in 1973. Already gifted with a remarkable five-octave vocal range, Dudziak employs electronic devices to extend still further the possibilities of her voice. She has frequently worked with leading contemporary musicians, including Archie Shepp and Lester Bowie, and was a member of the Vocal Summit group, with Jay Clayton, Jeanne Lee, Bobby McFerrin, Norma Winstone, Sting, Michelle Hendricks, and Lauren Newton.

Pierre Éliane (Nancy, France, 23 August 1955) is a French priest, Carmelite friar, singer and songwriter. During the 1980s he wrote songs in Montmartre, and collaborated with Charlélie Couture. Since entering monastic life he turned his songwriting and recording to the lyrics of Thérèse of Lisieux and Spanish Carmelite John of the Cross.[1] He was ordained as a priest in 1997.

Pianist, arranger, composer, and producer Cesar Camargo Mariano (São Paulo, September 19, 1943) is one of Brazil's most celebrated and sought-after musicians. In the early '60s, just as the bossa nova was taking its baby steps toward enchanting the world, a teenage Cesar became famous for his ability to swing and for his now-legendary left hand. His ensembles of that era, notably Sambalanço Trio and Som Tres, are regarded as high points in Brazilian jazz; so is his 1981 album Samambaia, one of his thirty-plus instrumental albums. Cesar's collaborations with many of Brazil's most important singers, notably Wilson Simonal and Elis Regina, have brought him worldwide acclaim; the historic 1973 album Elis and Tom, made with Antonio Carlos Jobim, features Cesar as arranger, pianist and musicial director. Since then, Cesar -- who now lives in US -- has worked with an international array of giants, from Yo-Yo Ma to Blossom Dearie; he has also composed a wealth of soundtrack music for film and TV. On his thirteenth birthday, Cesar receives a piano from his father and starts playing by ear, never having studied music. Nine months later (June 1957), the American trombone player, Melba Liston, invites Cesar to participate in her concert at a jazz club in Rio de Janeiro, and he appears in a special program on Rio's Globo Radio called "The Boy Prodigy Who Plays Jazz." This same year, Cesar meets Johnny Alf, who comes to live with Cesar's family due to the great friendship and warmth among them. Together at the family home in São Paulo, Cesar becomes familiar with secrets of arranging, composing, and the arts of cinema and theater, thanks to Johnny's encouragement. Studying with his father, a music teacher, Cesar starts to try to learn the theory behind the things he plays and hears. About two years of frustrating attempts follow. Cesar continues playing by ear, forming amateur instrumental and vocal groups, when TV-Record in São Paulo invites him for a special called "Passport to Stardom," which recounts the story of his life and in which he plays for an hour with a trio. Father of Maria Rita, Pedro Camargo Mariano, and Marcelo Mariano

Pitty Mello is a Brazilian DJ and producer rooted in house, disco and soulful sounds, infused with strong Afro-Brazilian and funk influences. Known for her warm, groove-driven sets, she blends classic house, disco, boogie and tropical flavours with a deep yet uplifting energy, equally at home in the club or open-air dancefloors.

Jamaican singer. Married to Jackie Jackson https://on.soundcloud.com/U5RFe8bsrKwiLUCm7a

Jamaican singer. Married to Jackie Jackson https://on.soundcloud.com/U5RFe8bsrKwiLUCm7a

Singer, born April 14, 1956 in Cardiff, Wales Joined the Guys 'n Dolls in 1974. She married Dutch producer Gerard Stellaard in 1980 and left the band in 1981. Howard later worked as a singer with Rob de Nijs

Discs of Fun and Love is a label run by Miche and Frederika. Both of them spread their time between London musical institutions such as Spiritland, NTS and Worldwide FM. In their spare time they continue to dig for the next essential record to add to their ever growing collections. The label itself shines a light on forgotten music and focuses on bringing lost, soulful treasures to the dance floor once more. Affordable, remastered and beautifully packaged, no aspect is forgotten in their quest to re-release a product the artist can be proud of sharing once again. The label's releases can be found across the globe and have earned a wave of support from Gilles Peterson, Hunee, John Gomez and many more.

Spanish Euro-Disco label active in the 80 decade. It was founded after a record shop with the same name opened in 1980 at Molins de Rei. It mainly released Euro-Disco licenses and a few own products (most famous was Don Disco Mix series).

Funk soul 2017

Funk 1974 Italy

French label, production & distribution company established in 1958. Also appears as "Disques Sonopresse" and "Sonopresse Disques".

Japanese jazz fusion band founded in 1979. Membri: Akira Inoue, Masaki Matsubara, Mike Dunn, Mimi Izumi Kobayashi, Nobu Saito, Tatsuo Hayashi, Tsuyoshi Kon, Yoshihiko Ando

Reggae, Funk / Soul uk 1986

Soul Jazz 1983 France