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Jazz, Soul, Funk & Global Grooves Vinyl Releases – February 27, 2026

February 27 is a dream week for jazz heads, soul collectors, and deep crate diggers. From spiritual jazz masterpieces to rare groove soundtracks and international disco compilations, this batch is all about musicianship, atmosphere, and timeless cool. If your shelves lean toward vibraphones, modal improvisation, and global funk, this is your week.

Akira Miyazawa – Yamame Vinyl LP
A beautiful example of Japanese post-bop with depth and warmth, Yamame blends technical precision with emotional phrasing. Miyazawa’s sax work floats effortlessly over rich arrangements.

  • Essential Japanese jazz reissue

  • Warm, analog-friendly sound

  • Perfect for rare groove collectors

Alice Coltrane – Journey in Satchidananda (Orange Color) Vinyl LP
Spiritual jazz at its most transcendent. Harp, drone textures, and meditative rhythms make this one eternal.

  • Cornerstone spiritual jazz album

  • Stunning orange pressing

  • Deep, immersive listening experience

Hiroshi Yoshimura – Surround Vinyl LP
Minimal Japanese ambient that feels weightless and restorative. Subtle textures and calming tones define this essential reissue.

  • Ambient masterpiece

  • Audiophile-level subtlety

  • Late-night essential

Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio – Midnight Sugar Vinyl LP
Audiophile jazz staple. Crisp piano tones, intimate trio chemistry, and demo-worthy recording quality.

  • Jazz trio perfection

  • Known for incredible sound quality

  • Essential for serious collectors

Leon Ware – Leon Ware (Orange Crush Color) Vinyl LP
Silky, sensual soul from one of R&B’s quiet architects. Smooth grooves and lush arrangements throughout.

  • Sophisticated soul essential

  • Gorgeous orange crush variant

  • For fans of Marvin Gaye-era production

Roy Ayers – Coffy (Original Soundtrack) Vinyl LP
Blaxploitation funk at its finest. Vibraphone-led grooves that defined a cinematic era.

  • Funk crate-digger classic

  • Frequently sampled in hip-hop

  • Timeless groove record

Tony Tornado – Tony Tornado Vinyl LP
Brazilian soul-funk energy with powerful vocals and dancefloor momentum.

  • Brazilian rare groove

  • High-energy funk rhythms

  • Collector-friendly reissue

The Equatics – Doin It!!! (Blue Color) Vinyl LP
Rare funk bomb finally back on wax. Raw, gritty, and deeply collectible.

  • Funk collector grail

  • Limited blue pressing

  • Dancefloor-ready grooves

Soul City Orchestra – Meal Ticket Vinyl LP
Modern soul with vintage textures. Tight band chemistry and polished arrangements.

  • Contemporary soul done right

  • Strong musicianship

  • Great DJ-friendly record

Simon Haseley & Peter Reno – Great Day Vinyl LP
Sun-soaked grooves blending soul, soft rock, and easy listening charm.

  • Breezy, feel-good energy

  • Great background spin

  • Under-the-radar gem

Various – Chebran: French Boogie 1980-1985 Vinyl LP
French boogie and synth-funk from the early ’80s underground.

  • International disco deep cuts

  • Rare dancefloor finds

  • DJ-ready compilation

Various – Soviet Disco: Disco, Electro, Funk 1979–1990 Vinyl LP
Behind-the-Iron-Curtain grooves with unexpected synth magic.

  • Unique historical compilation

  • Cold-wave disco vibes

  • Crate-digger gold

Various – Solomon King (Expanded Edition Tiger Swirl Color) Vinyl LP
Expanded soundtrack edition with bold tiger swirl vinyl.

  • Cult soundtrack appeal

  • Eye-catching color variant

  • Cinematic funk energy

Witch – Witch (Including Janet) (Yellow Color) Vinyl LP
Zambian Zamrock classic with psychedelic fuzz and Afro-rock fire.

  • Essential African psych

  • Vibrant yellow pressing

  • Raw, infectious energy

If you collect jazz, soul, global funk, or deep international grooves, this week is stacked. These records aren’t just spins—they’re conversation starters. Expect several of these to become long-term collector staples.

Coty Smith