★Blue Note Rare Groove Masterpieces★ 6-Album Set ※1993 UK reissue. Only ③ is a 2021 EU reissue 180g heavyweight vinyl. ※Please refrain from considering this if you have extremely high expectations for the condition. No claims, no returns, no refunds. ① "LET 'EM ROLL" BIG JOHN PATTON 1966 release. A hugely popular soul-jazz album featuring Patton, Grant Green, and Bobby Hutcherson, stars of the 60s. Includes the transparent and pleasant vibes of "Latona," the jazz-rock "The Turnaround" by Hank Mobley, and the cool blues "Jakey," along with modal and stylish numbers. ② "EASY WALKER" STANLEY TURRENTINE 1966 release. A1 is a funky jazz-rock number, and B2 is a cover of Burt Bacharach, among others. Turrentine considers this a soul-jazz masterpiece and his best from the BN era. The stylish jacket is also attractive. ③ "LOVE BUG" REUBEN WILSON 1969 release. A funky & groovy masterpiece featured in Suburbia. The opening "Hot Rod" and the title track are groovy and fun. "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" is a cover of a soul/pop hit. Also notable is the luxurious cast including Lee Morgan, George Coleman, and Grant Green. ④ "THINK" LONNIE SMITH A masterpiece of organ jazz featuring Lee Morgan, Melvin Sparks, and Pucho. This funky album, with its title taken from Aretha Franklin's hit song, reflects his R&B taste. The title track, in particular, is a classic that could be called the theme song of the 90's jazz-funk boom. A heavy beat that becomes addictive, released in 1968. ⑤⑥ See the comments section below. BLUE NOTE Sampling Source Breakbeats Drum Breaks Material Sampling Rap Soul R&B HIPHOP Hip Hop Rhythm and Blues Latin Samba Dance Black Contemporary Gospel Club Jazz Free Soul Cafe Apres-midi Rare Groove Funk Jazz Funk Mellow Groove AOR Suburbia Light Mellow City Pop Fusion Shibuya-kei