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   Here is the one before last item in the series of the newly remastered classic seven albums by Sly & The Family Stone - Limited Deluxe Edition:

SLY & THE FAMILY STONE ~ FRESH (LIMITED DELUXE EDITION)
EPIC 90275 (Barcode: 827969027523) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1973 Released: 2007
6th album, which is not as dark as its predecessor and brings back some of the lighter / soul-drenched elements from the earlier albums. This was to be the band's last Funk masterpiece and as the times were changing the musicians felt burned-out and weary, trying to stay afloat and facing serious drug abuse problems. In spite of all the difficulties and personal confusion they managed to produce a memorable set of new songs, which paved the ground for an entire generation of future Funk artists, including Stevie Wonder, Prince and many others, who would borrow heavily from these riffs. The genius of Sly and his band is still very much apparent here and the album was to become in a time another icon of the classic Funk. This beautiful new edition includes splendid liner notes and ultra-rare bonus tracks.

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Massive re-stocking with shipments from Wounded Bird and Musea arriving today. Please check your waiting lists as many items there are back in stock. New releases from these two labels will be added in the next few days.

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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: April 11 2007 at 07:55
	Here is the one before last item in the series of the newly remastered classic seven albums by Sly & The Family Stone - Limited Deluxe Edition: SLY & THE FAMILY STONE ~ FRESH (LIMITED DELUXE EDITION) EPIC 90275 (Barcode: 827969027523) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1973 Released: 2007 6th album, which is not as dark as its predecessor and brings back some of the lighter / soul-drenched elements from the earlier albums. This was to be the band's last Funk masterpiece and as the times were changing the musicians felt burned-out and weary, trying to stay afloat and facing serious drug abuse problems. In spite of all the difficulties and personal confusion they managed to produce a memorable set of new songs, which paved the ground for an entire generation of future Funk artists, including Stevie Wonder, Prince and many others, who would borrow heavily from these riffs. The genius of Sly and his band is still very much apparent here and the album was to become in a time another icon of the classic Funk. This beautiful new edition includes splendid liner notes and ultra-rare bonus tracks. https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102244 ===================================== Massive re-stocking with shipments from Wounded Bird and Musea arriving today. Please check your waiting lists as many items there are back in stock. New releases from these two labels will be added in the next few days. ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: April 10 2007 at 09:03
	Here is the next item in the series of the newly remastered classic seven albums by Sly & The Family Stone - Limited Deluxe Edition: SLY & THE FAMILY STONE ~ THERE'S A RIOT GOIN' ON (LIMITED DELUXE EDITION) EPIC 75911 (Barcode: 828767591124) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1971 Released: 2007 5th album, which brings a dramatic change to the band's sound. Released almost two years after its brilliant predecessor, this album again reflects the changes in the social / political atmosphere that took place, with skepticism, sarcasm and bitterness replacing hope, brotherhood and happiness. With the Flower Power and Hippie ideology dissolving soon after Woodstock and the harsh reality of drug abuse and addiction among rock stars becoming a frightful reality, the band (and their leader in particular) faced an increasing difficulty to create a cohesive piece of music. Finally after endless sessions the material for the new album was assembled, producing a dark and bleak musical mosaic. The music is still brilliant in every respect, but it is dense and brutal. The lyrics include harsh social commentary, which is often shocking. In retrospect the album is another musical milestone defining (or re-defining) Funk and paving the way for many future artists, who would build on these foundations. This beautiful new edition includes splendid liner notes and ultra-rare bonus tracks. https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102243 ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: April 09 2007 at 05:34
	I've just returned from a wonderful (but sadly very short - just 4 days) holidays on the Greek island of Rhodes. This small island (just 50 miles long) offers to the visitor beautiful scenery, thousands years of history and wonderfully worm people - everything to make your stay perfect. We hired a car and drove madly around the island to visit even the most remote hillside villages, which the whitewashed houses, colorful churches and family-run tavernas (restaurants) offering local specialties. We were also fortunate to observe the Easter celebrations, which include a midnight mass and a candle parade followed by a traditional late night feast. Truly wonderful experience. ===================================== I continue the new additions with the next item in the series of the newly remastered classic seven albums by Sly & The Family Stone - Limited Deluxe Edition: SLY & THE FAMILY STONE ~ STAND! (LIMITED DELUXE EDITION) EPIC 75912 (Barcode: 828767591223) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1968 - 1969 Released: 2007 4th album by this great band, which represents the culmination of their unique style of psychedelic Funk, now completely refined and perfected. In addition to the superb musical performances the album also marks their strongest to date political / social statement, which reflects perfectly the atmosphere of the social revolution of the late 1960s in the US. Racial discrimination, social injustice, the Vietnam War and other issues are the subject matter of this masterpiece, which spoke directly to the heart of the young generation. The album includes several chart hits, including the song "I Want To Take You Higher", which would become an anthem of the Woodstock generation. Definitely one of the most important US albums recorded in the 1960s and a milestone of modern music. This is an essential piece of musical education, regardless of your favorite musical inclination. This beautiful new edition includes splendid liner notes and ultra-rare bonus tracks. https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102242 ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: April 03 2007 at 17:28
	Here is the next item in the series of the newly remastered classic seven albums by Sly & The Family Stone - Limited Deluxe Edition: SLY & THE FAMILY STONE ~ LIFE (LIMITED DELUXE EDITION) EPIC 83945 (Barcode: 828768394526) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1968 Released: 2007 3rd album by this great band, released only a few month after its predecessor, but marking a remarkable development and perfection of their unique style. Although this album did not produce any hit singles, it is nevertheless an astonishing piece of music and a true classic. The band strengthens the rock / psychedelic elements considerably, with the (fuzz) guitar being much more up-front than on the two previous albums. Each and every song is perfect, although they are quite different from each other. The definition of Funk is basically all here, creating a new musical genre. Superb songwriting and perfect execution make this album an everlasting icon of the late 1960s ingenuity and inventiveness. This beautiful new edition includes splendid liner notes and ultra-rare bonus tracks. A classic! https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102241 ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: April 03 2007 at 06:48
	Here is the next item in the series of the newly remastered seven albums by Sly & The Family Stone - Limited Deluxe Edition: SLY & THE FAMILY STONE ~ DANCE TO THE MUSIC (LIMITED DELUXE EDITION) EPIC 90274 (Barcode: 827969027424) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1967 Released: 2007 2nd album by this great band, which brought them the recognition and success they so much deserved. The title track was a major hit on the charts and eventually became one of the anthems of the Flower Power generation. The group develops here its eclectic and unique approach to music, using previously known elements in a new way. Intricate vocal and instrumental arrangements and quirky rhythm changes are still quite amazing 40 years later with the music loosing none of its charm. Of course they'd get even better with time, but this album already includes all the elements of greatness one can expect from a classic. This beautiful new edition includes splendid liner notes and ultra-rare bonus tracks. Warmly recommended. https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102240 ==================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: April 02 2007 at 07:34
	Today we celebrate the Passover Holiday - the Jewish Holiday of Spring and Independence. This is when all Jewish families get together for the traditional Passover meal, which is accompanied by reading of the Passover "Hagadah" the story of Moses leading the Jews out of their slavery in Egypt. I wish all my Jewish Friends and Customers a Happy Holiday and of course since Easter is almost around the corner all the Non-Jewish Friends and Customer also please accept my worm greetings. May God give us all Health, Peace and Prosperity. ===================================== Today I start to add the series of the newly remastered seven albums by Sly & The Family Stone albums. This special Limited Deluxe Edition is exquisitely packaged and is also extremely limited! Don't miss it! SLY & THE FAMILY STONE ~ A WHOLE NEW THING (LIMITED DELUXE EDITION) EPIC 90277 (Barcode: 827969027721) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1967 Released: 2007 1st album by one of the most important and influential US bands from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Sly Stone and his Family were pioneers on all fronts, musical, social and political. They were the first fully integrated group with Black and White, Men and Women musicians playing side by side. They were the first group to develop Funk as a fully-fledged musical genre. They were one of the first Pop / Rock acts to use a brass section as an integral part of the group. Later on they would also spearhead the political protest (in which many rock musicians participated) against segregation and the Vietnam War. The group had an immense influence on the US music scene, far beyond the Rock circles and earned many admirers and supporters among such distinguished musical figures as Miles Davis. Their legendary Woodstock appearance was one of the highlights of the festival. In short, they were one of the cornerstones of the US musical scene. This debut album firmly belongs to the Flower Power movement of the San Francisco scene, mixing elements of soul, funk, psychedelic influences and jazz. The different ethnic backgrounds of the members created an amalgam of styles that was truly unique and groundbreaking. The music was eclectic and sophisticated way beyond what was happening on the music scene at the time, using jazzy brass arrangements and vocal harmonies in a way never previously attempted. This beautiful new edition includes splendid liner notes and ultra-rare bonus tracks. A beautiful trip down the memory lane! https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102239 ===================================== Have Fun!
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Jazzis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 28 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 650	Posted: April 01 2007 at 11:42
	I start the new month with a true Israeli classic: HIGH WINDOWS ~ HIGH WINDOWS HED ARZI 4947 (Barcode: 7293372494727) ~ ISRAEL ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1967 Released: 1989 Only album by the Israeli vocal trio, which included Arik Einstein, Shmulik Kraus and Josie Katz, and which is considered as the first original Israeli Pop album ever recorded. Strongly influenced by the Beatles and other (then) contemporary Pop and Rock groups, the High Windows recorded a superb set of songs in Hebrew (all written by Kraus), using vocal harmonies and instrumental arrangements, which were completely revolutionary at the time. Israeli music up to that point was based mainly on East-European melodies and folksy approach and this was the first attempt to create a local scene modeled after Western Pop. The musical "establishment" at the time received this music with harsh criticism (The Beatles were not allowed to play in Israel to avoid the "bad" influence on local youth) and some of the songs were banned by the censor from being played on the radio. But the public loved the songs and the album soon became one of the most popular Israeli albums of all times. It had a crucial influence on the local scene and soon after an entire new generation of local musicians would start to create original Israeli Pop and Rock, including Progressive Rock. It is interesting to notice that the instrumental work and arrangements on this album were done by a brilliant piano player Ziggy Skarbnik, a legendary figure of the early days of both Israeli Rock and Jazz, who unfortunately died of cancer at an incredibly young age. The drummer was no other than Zohar Levy, another legendary figure. Listening to this album 40 years after it was recorded can be quite revealing and the realization of how brilliant this stuff was and still is becomes inevitable. A must! https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102238 ===================================== The Annual Spring Sale is over - all good things must come to an end. Big thanks to all participants! I left the price of the Sale items at US $ 5.00 to let you all catch up with it and to sell them out completely. As you'll notice they were reduced to about half and will probably be all sold out soon. ===================================== Have Fun!
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