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Acid Jazz, the brainchild of Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson was born in 1987 and immediately hit a chord in the UK by appealing to a cross section of serious fans from old school Jazzers, obsessive Jazz-Funkers, passionate Soulboys, sharp-dressed Mods, nodding Hip-Hoppers and even laid back Dreads. Before long the tentacles of the Acid Jazz movement were spreading throughout the world and what began as a bedroom label between two mates soon became a mecca for various tribes who had become disenfranchised from other scenes. From international breakthrough successes like the Brand New Heavies, Jamiroquai and the Totally Wired series, Acid Jazz cemented it’s image as one of the most iconic and unique UK record labels of the last 3 decades. Harmless Records is proud to present a beautiful collectors box set featuring:- 1 x square secure box with the Acid Jazz logo in embossed silver foil • 4 x Audio CD’s + wallets • 1 x video DVD + wallet featuring an exclusive interview with Eddie Piller & Dean Rudland plus 12 vintage Acid Jazz promotional videos • 1 x 24 page booklet featuring the Acid Jazz story with unique pictures written by Dean Rudland • 1 x 52 page booklet featuring the Acid Jazz artwork throughout the last 25 years • 1 x 7” vinyl record featuring 2 unreleased original Acid Jazz recordings exclusive to the box set Eddie Piller & Dean Rudland have compiled over 5 hours of music across several genres which scans the key periods in Acid Jazz history.
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(2012/HARMLESS)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This has been very well-designed and when you pick up the package, it's an immediately impressive item. In a great-looking box, about 8" by 8" square and 2" deep.
Inside, the 7" vinyl single sits on top with the well-illustrated 20 page booklet on the history of Acid Jazz, (the record label) and a very nice 52 page hardback book with 25 years of artwork from the label.
There is an insert underneath these items which neatly holds the 4 CDs and DVD which are the main reason for buying this package. The 4CDs are "themed" and it's not just a random choice or dateline of the label.
The first CD is all about records "discovered" by British DJs in the 1980s and played in London clubs that started the Acid Jazz "scene" before the actual label formed. This was all about old school funk and what was called R&B, the first time around.
CD 2 is about dance music that was more recent than on the first CD - more contemporary to the scene in the late 1980s. The 3rd CD is probably the best though and most representative of the actual label called Acid Jazz - this is mostly live bands like Jamiroquai, Incognito, James Taylor Quartet, Brand New Heavies, Young Disciples etc. - who played the kind of music that DJs had brought to the Acid Jazz scene. So these bands released tracks on the label and formed a genuine musical movement. Weakest CD for me, was the last one which didn't seem to fit and is dedicated to music influenced by "substances". Stangely opening with a Paul Weller instrumental.
The DVD is much better and really showcases the best artists as well as the unique visual style of the label. All in all, this is a weird and wonderful collection, which gives you an idea of a diverse and eclectic movement/record label. Apart from the actual content which is mostly excellent, the style and design of this package makes it a very desirable object in its own right and I can see this becoming a real collector's item.
Inside, the 7" vinyl single sits on top with the well-illustrated 20 page booklet on the history of Acid Jazz, (the record label) and a very nice 52 page hardback book with 25 years of artwork from the label.
There is an insert underneath these items which neatly holds the 4 CDs and DVD which are the main reason for buying this package. The 4CDs are "themed" and it's not just a random choice or dateline of the label.
The first CD is all about records "discovered" by British DJs in the 1980s and played in London clubs that started the Acid Jazz "scene" before the actual label formed. This was all about old school funk and what was called R&B, the first time around.
CD 2 is about dance music that was more recent than on the first CD - more contemporary to the scene in the late 1980s. The 3rd CD is probably the best though and most representative of the actual label called Acid Jazz - this is mostly live bands like Jamiroquai, Incognito, James Taylor Quartet, Brand New Heavies, Young Disciples etc. - who played the kind of music that DJs had brought to the Acid Jazz scene. So these bands released tracks on the label and formed a genuine musical movement. Weakest CD for me, was the last one which didn't seem to fit and is dedicated to music influenced by "substances". Stangely opening with a Paul Weller instrumental.
The DVD is much better and really showcases the best artists as well as the unique visual style of the label. All in all, this is a weird and wonderful collection, which gives you an idea of a diverse and eclectic movement/record label. Apart from the actual content which is mostly excellent, the style and design of this package makes it a very desirable object in its own right and I can see this becoming a real collector's item.
By Gaiger
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Great box set!! Probably the best I've ever seen/heard! Anything is nearly perfect...music, images, graphic, any little side of this box is a treasure! Great job from the guys of the Acid Jazz label, a must for any fan!
By Paul Wallis
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Beautifully presented, this box set is a treasure trove of great tracks from the Acid Jazz Era. Filled with great tunes and lots of detail on the scene, the artists and the songs
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No corner has been cut! From the moment you lift the lid, the time, effort and quality simply exudes from this box set. For those who know what I'm talking about... Read more
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Some of the best jazz sounds... from a time when musicians had their heads firmly in the groove. This is worth having.
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