{"product_id":"acid-jazz-and-other-illicit-grooves","title":"Acid Jazz And Other Illicit Grooves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcid Jazz And Other Illicit Grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1988 on Urban Records, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcid Jazz And Other Illicit Grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an important document of the emerging British acid jazz and jazz-dance movement. Compiled by influential DJs and musical tastemakers Gilles Peterson and Simon Booth, the album brings together a selection of adventurous UK jazz-funk outfits alongside spoken-word contributions from Jalal of pioneering American group The Last Poets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than focusing on established commercial artists, the collection shines a light on a new generation of musicians exploring the meeting point between jazz improvisation, funk, soul, hip-hop and underground club culture. It offers a fascinating snapshot of the London jazz-dance scene just as acid jazz was beginning to establish its identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album opens with an introduction from Jalal, whose involvement provides a direct connection to the politically charged spoken-word and jazz poetry traditions of The Last Poets. His short interludes appear throughout the record, giving the compilation a distinctive personality and helping connect its musical selections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the featured groups is Ace Of Clubs, whose self-titled contribution showcases the sophisticated instrumental funk and jazz influences at the heart of the emerging movement. Push contribute 'Traffic', while Acid Jazz Alliance (AJA) deliver the wonderfully titled 'Shaft In Acton', a playful nod to the classic blaxploitation soundtrack tradition and the British jazz-funk scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B features Galliano alongside The Jazz Renegades on 'Six Sharp Fists'. Led by vocalist Rob Gallagher, Galliano would become one of the most recognisable names associated with the British acid jazz movement, combining jazz, funk, hip-hop and spoken-word influences into a distinctive urban sound. The Jazz Renegades were another important part of this developing musical community, with their work helping bridge the gap between the British jazz-funk tradition and the new generation of club-oriented musicians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNight Trains contribute 'And Now We Have Rhythm', while Rhythm Blades close the main musical programme with 'Doin' It Naturally', another excellent example of the groove-led, jazz-influenced sound that defined this underground movement. An additional spoken-word contribution, 'A Refreshing Interlude', provides another moment of Jalal-inspired character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compilation also has an interesting place in the history of Urban Records, the label established as a home for emerging British dance and jazz talent. Its wider significance lies in documenting the musical foundations of a scene that would go on to produce influential artists including Galliano, The Brand New Heavies and The James Taylor Quartet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn essential listen for fans of acid jazz, rare groove, jazz-funk, broken-beat influences and late-1980s British underground club culture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcid Jazz And Other Illicit Grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly appealing to collectors interested in the roots of the acid jazz movement and the musicians who helped shape its early sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJalal From The Last Poets – Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAce Of Clubs – Ace Of Clubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJalal – Untitled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePush – Traffic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAJA (Acid Jazz Alliance) – Shaft In Acton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJalal – Untitled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalliano And The Jazz Renegades – Six Sharp Fists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNight Trains – And Now We Have Rhythm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnknown Artist – A Refreshing Interlude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhythm Blades – Doin' It Naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ieWSqtmv7Tw?si=lWGj8EAVwZ3b7oYT\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56597573173590,"sku":"URBLP 16","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/1000102481.jpg?v=1794499835","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/acid-jazz-and-other-illicit-grooves","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}