Almatin showcases British funk from the mid 60s to the mid 70s including tracks from Keef Hartley, Blue Mink, Jon Hiseman, and the Johnny Almond Music Machine. Here are a few highlights.

Gonzalez - Saoco/Funky Frith Street (1974)

The same band that gave us 'I Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet' just four years later delivered this slice of bumping Latin funk. The multi piece band builds a blistering hot landscape of sounds ending their journey in the heart of London's Soho. Who said that London Town was too doggone cold?

De-Hems - Don't Cross that Line (1972) / Equals - Born ya! (1976)

These two vehicles of the prolific Eddie Grant come across in different styles. De-Hems provide a full on funky guitar work out complete with ad libs from the band, The Equals highlight their mixed West Indian-British roots to pronounce themselves strictly 'Born Ya'.

Colosseum - Elegy (1969)

This jazz dancer is sounding every bit as fresh as when Gilles used to drop it back in the days with prog-rocker Jon Hiseman’s intense drumming, a persistent bassline and lush strings building throughout. The tortured lyrics lament the forthcoming death of loved one before deciding to join them in their tragedy.

The Peddlers - Comin' Home Baby (1968)

An incredible version of this standard featuring a driving bassline, tight drums fills and great vocals with scat breakdowns. Is there a more powerful version of this tune from the UK or elsewhere?

Cymande - Recluse (1974)

This band from the Islands was London-based if not strictly British. This track from their 'Promised Heights' LP highlights their distinctive almost hypnotic sound combining stop-start rhythms with chant/singing and scaling guitar riffs. The hook 'When will all the lights go, will they leave the blackest night' will be recognized from J. Saul Kane’s first release as Depth Charge.