{"product_id":"2448134","title":"Ray \u0026 His Court - Ray \u0026 His Court [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin funk\u003c\/strong\u003e at its finest. A kingpin player of \u003cstrong\u003eMiami's Cuban music scene\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ray Fernandez, brought together his 'court' for this sensational Afro-Cuban funk triumph. Largely a family affair, the album features his wife, two sons and a range of other talented musicians including \u003cstrong\u003eRickey Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e on saxophone, father of the contemporary jazz maestro \u003cstrong\u003eKamasi Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally released in 1973 on \u003cstrong\u003eManuel J. Mato\u003c\/strong\u003e's iconic and collectible \u003cstrong\u003eSound Triangle Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ray \u0026amp; His Court is a dose of Miami heat fuelled by a Cuban fire, taking in \u003cstrong\u003esalsa, soul, funk, calypso\u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e Afro-Cuban rhythms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA kaleidoscopic album that draws influence from a range of different genres and scenes blended together in true Ray Fernandez style. Side A, showcases an array of \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Latin workouts\u003c\/strong\u003e including the addictive enticing opener 'La Senorita Lola' and the pulsating 'Lo Sabia' with its punchy horns and Ray's wonderful, quirky bubbling organ groove. The tantalising 'Venimos Acabando' and bouncing organ stabs of 'El Alacran' are two further tickets to get a dancefloor vibing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe B-side then steps things up, slipping a hit of \u003cstrong\u003eheavy-weight Miami funk\u003c\/strong\u003e into the mix. Take the DJ favourite 'Cookie Crumbs' with its fiery bassline, tripped-out voiceovers and breakbeat drums. Or the amazing, \u003cstrong\u003ememorable and truly unique funk instrumental\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Soul Freedom' with some mighty fine bass clarinet work courtesy of \u003cstrong\u003eGary Gottfried\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also featured is a seductive organ-led Cuban funk rework of \u003cstrong\u003eBobby Hebb's 'Sunny'\u003c\/strong\u003e(are there any bad versions of this song?), with a sumptuous female vocal that combine to serve up a seductive take us this \u003cstrong\u003emuch-loved classic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Ray And His Court' is a brilliant blend of Afro-Cuban gems and Miami funk heat from an influential group on Miami's Latin music scene. A \u003cstrong\u003emajestic and magnetic classic\u003c\/strong\u003e where every track is a surefire winner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54419502989697,"sku":"2448134","price":25.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/5024017006034.jpg?v=1750562331","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2448134","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}