Jazz

Artist Gil Scott Heron
Title Im New Here
Label XL
’I’m New Here’ sees proto-rap pioneer Gil Scott-Heron still looking forward, still challenging conventions and expectations, with his first album in 13 years.

Artist Gil Scott Heron
Title Im New Here (LTD 2LP)
Label XL

Artist Gil Scott-Heron
Title The Best Of
Label Sony BMG
Storming compilation from the man who invented socially conscious hip-hop way beck when. Features my favourite Gil Scott-Heron track, ’B-Movie’, which skilfully and unflatteringly compares Ronald Raegan to John Wayne; how in a time of crisis, America looks to the movies, but all they get is the b-movie actor Raegan instead of the hero John Wayne.

Artist Shakti with John McLaughlin
Title Shakti with John McLaughlin
Label Columbia

Artist Nina Simone
Title Original Album Classics : 'Nuff Said / To Love Somebody / Black Gold / It Is Finished / Nina Simone & Piano
Label SONY
5CD set in slimline sleeves: See more info for full track list

• Nuff Said
• To Love Somebody
• Black Gold
• It Is Finished (Live 1974)
  
• Nina Simone & Piano

Artist Nina Simone
Title The Collection (2CD)
Label EMI

Artist Jimmy Smith
Title At The Organ, Volume 3 (RVG Edition)
Label Blue Note

Artist Jimmy Smith
Title Rockin the Boat (RVG Edition)
Label Blue Note

Artist Jimmy Smith
Title The Sounds Of Jimmy Smith (RVG Edition)
Label Blue Note