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Fusion Global Sounds (1970​-​1983)

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Favorite Recordings and Charles Maurice proudly present a brand new compilation series: Fusion Global Sounds. 9 rare and hidden tracks produced between 1970 and 1983 in various parts of the world. As a fine collector of Jazz-Funk and Fusion for many years, Charles Maurice selected some of his favorite forgotten productions, as he previously did for the AOR Global Sounds, French and Brazilian Disco Boogie Sounds compilations series.

This time, recordings come from Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, New Zealand, Uruguay, Spain and France, from artists and bands mostly known in their local scenes. You'll hear here the best elements of the Fusion and Jazz-Funk genre: breezy vocal arrangements reminding Flora Purim in Return To Forever or George Duke's albums, sweet and virtuosic Fender Rhodes (kind of common thread of the comp), melodic spiral-shaped fuzzy synthesizers leads, or irresistible basslines, altogether bringing a unique groove to life.

"Buster" is taken from the first and only album of the Swedish band, Sundance. The band from Gothenburg was formed around US trumpet player Stephen Frankevich (notably playing with Mahavishnu Orchestra) after he moved to Sweden. Cosmic, with razor-sharp rhythms, it naturally brings you to the second title, "Hello Mr. Ancuvis" by Renato Anselmi. One of the key players of the Swiss Jazz scene during the sixties and the seventies, Renato also had the chance to play with Harvey Mason or Alphonso Johnson. Funky, jazzy but still a bit breezy, here again sweet vocals nicely blend with uptempo Rhodes part. Also included is another title from Renato Anselmi, "Quiet Fire", a mellow Rhodes-driven ballad with funky accents, wide strings and guitar arrangements.
"Tropical Island" by Zane Cronje, a South-African composer and arranger, was initially a track from a music library catalogue: dreamy, soaked in thorough synthesizers, we're only attached to the earth by the Guiro groove. You'll also hear this cosmic vibe in "Astral Dance" by French-American drummer and Jazz musician/composer Daniel Bechet, taken from Songs To My Father LP, dedicated to his father the famous Sax/Clarinet player Sydney Bechet. In this 4 minutes dope jam, keys, guitar and percussion will elevate your mind to another level of consciousness: deep!
The 1860 Band was hailing from Wellington, New Zealand, playing mostly in bars, cafes and pubs - their name is taken from a tavern where they had an extended afternoon residency keeping the clients entertained. Their sole LP, now rare and sought-after, was a nice mix of Jazz-Funk and Disco grooves. Their amazing and groovy cover of "Keep That Same Old Feeling" by The Crusaders, brings the best of their playing.
Otroshakers was formed around Hugo and Osvaldo Fattoruso, as a tribute project to their former band Los Shakers, some sort of copycat band of The Beatles with great success in Latin America. Listening to "Siempre Tu", you can almost hear The Beatles' psychedelic vocal of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Later joining Ringo Thielmann in the US, they formed the band OPA together, after having recorded for Airto's seminal album Fingers. Blending Jazz, South-American musical elements and Funk, their fusion quickly gained the respect of the NY musical scene.
"Despertar" by Spanish drummer, singer and actor Pedro Ruy-Blas, is taken from Luna Llena, his great first Jazz-Funk album. The track is a funky piece with wah-wah expressive Rhodes, ending with a beautiful flute solo. "Prologue" by Dutch-French pianist Majoie Hajary (sometimes called the "Hindu pianist"), can be found on La Passion Selon Judas, a very unique religious album blending her own style with Psych, Funk and Jazz elements.

Surely we could continue detailing stories of all these gems, but we guess that the best way to learn more about them, is to listen to Fusion Global Sounds, fully remastered from originals and whether your preference is for vinyl or CD formats.

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released June 17, 2022

A1. Sundance – Buster
℗ 1976 EMI Music Sweden AB / © 1976 Manus
(Stephen Frankovich)

A2. Renato Anselmi - Hello Mr. Acuvis
℗ 1981 Niro Music / © Copyright Control
(Renato Anselmi)

A3. Zane Cronje - Tropical Island
℗ & © 1983 Parry Music Ltd. - BMG Production Music
(Zane Cronje)

A4. The 1860 Band - Keep That Same Old Feeling
℗ 1978 Rodger Fox / © 1976 The Verve Music Group - UMG Recordings Inc.
(Wayne Henderson)

B1. Otroshakers - Siempre Tu
℗ & © 1981 Montevideo Music Group
(Hugo Fattoruso, Osvaldo Fattoruso)

B2. Daniel Bechet – Astral Dance
℗ 1989 Daniel Bechet / © Copyright Control
(Daniel Bechet)

B3. Renato Anselmi - Quiet Fire
℗ 1976 Niro Music / © Copyright Control
(Renato Anselmi)

B4. Pedro Ruy-Blas - Despertar
℗ & © 1975 Polydor – Universal Music Spain
(Tomás Vega)

B5. Majoie Hajary – Prologue
℗ & © 1970 Copyright Control
(Majoie Hajary)

Special thanks for their help and consent to: Warner Music France, Niro Music, BMG Production, Rodger Fox, Montevideo Music Group (Andrea & Diego), Daniel Bechet & Pascale Pelletier, Universal Music Spain, and Jo Baker.

Remastered by The Carvery (UK)
Artwork by Pascal Rioux
Artwork Production by Virgile Raffaëlli
Fusion logo design by Clavius
A&R and Executive Producer: Pascal Rioux @ Favorite Recordings
Manufactured and Distributed by The Pusher Distribution

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Favorite Recordings Paris, France

Favorite Recordings is a French label focusing on Soul, Funk, Jazz and other related genres from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. With a rich catalog combining original productions and reissues.

Founded in 2006 by Pascal Rioux aka Charles Maurice, the label quickly established itself as an international reference.
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