Every
metropolis has a place where deco and music combine to create a vibe
that attracts those in search of something cool, sophisticated and
non bland. London is no exception and Notting Hill's Trailer
Happiness bar is the place. This compilation initially
surfaced as a free give-away for it's members, and the response
was such that compilers Jonathan Downey and Charlie Leach decided to
unleash these rare monster grooves to a wider audience.
Named after a cocktail served at
the bar the compilation features music recorded between 1964-1979
and mixes jazz fusion, brazilian soul,afrofunk,and bossa chill to
form an eclectic collection of rare and in the case of
Belgium's 'Open Sky Unit' much sought after tracks that can normally
only be obtained by those very serious music collectors.
Maybe not every track will be to
your liking but there's enough on here to satisfy the most
discerning palate. From the extremely rare cool laid back bossa
of 'Tropical' to the rthymnic full of life 'Isto E Samba' from 1964
the tunes conjure up a mood of 'inside sunshine'. If you do not feel
adventurous enough to buy the album, then check out first the
12" vinyl Ep for a taster. On this evidence Trailer 1 will soon
become Trailer 2 and it would be a real shame to miss the
grooves a second time around. Essential for lovers of good music
everywhere.
