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DJ, compiler and incurable vinyl junkie, Kev Beadle returns to BBE with a third volume of his much lauded Private Collection album series. Taking in a wide range of obscure jazz with a distinct nod to the dance-foor, once again we are presented with a wealth of ultrarare sounds previously only available to record collectors with very deep pockets, Vol.3 sees Kev inviting us to travel even deeper into the vinyl vaults... Quite a lot has happened in the three years since Private Collection Vol.2 was released, and it looks like Vol. 3 could be Beadle's last, as he recently announced he was retiring from the music scene.. The latest volume of Private Collection contains its fair share of frenetic, syncopated musical workouts to test the stamina of even the most dedicated dancers, but the album also provides some moments of calm, some smooth Latin grooves like Louis Hayes version of the Freddie Hubbard classic ‘Little Sunfower’ as well as very rare, sought after recordings by Belair, Lee Willhite and the Webster Lewis that have changed hands for big money in recent times amongst the collectors. Whether you are a record collector or a jazz club regular, this compilation represents a chance to finally own more than a few ‘holy grail’ tunes without breaking the bank and a chance to relive those special moments on the dance-foor. For the rest of us, this is simply a glorious concoction of '70s and '80s jazz, rescued from relative obscurity, painstakingly assembled and presented with a great deal of love. Personally, I'm hoping that his retirement is temporary and he'll be back soon to bring us a fourth volume in the collection. Track listing: 01 - Roy Haynes – Quiet Fire Vinyl bonus tracks: 8 Nick Smithson Buy this item online
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