Library/Archive charts

Review: When it comes to library music, we most often think of Italy, but France too has its own vast treasure trove of incidental and easy-listening jazz sounds. Here 23 of the most classic have been pulled together by Lord Funk and DJ L.C. on a second volume for Tele Music. There are tons of obscure tunes, rarities and mythic sounds from the worlds of funk, Latin, jazz and electronic across four sides of superlative vinyl. From the playful jazz-funk of Herve Roy's 'Repetition Echo' to the loose-limbed percussive workout and squelchy synth wonkiness of Sauveur Mallia's 'All The Bass' this is a perfect soundtrack for many an occasion.

Review: The Tele Music compilation albums are beasts unto themselves, although they've largely remained under the radar since the series began back in 2019. Bringing together a multitude of wonderful sins, and plethora of sounds, think 1970s and 80s Gallic pop, electro, jazz, elevator, Latin and lounge noises, to name a few canons, with each track a bonafide rarity.
A goldmine, the fact Paris-based Lord Funk - veteran buyer, supplier and salesman of records, samples, beats and pieces - has put this together with DJ LC should tell the clued-up everything they need to know about the nuts and bolts here. Many of the cuts, often all-too-brief, feel as though they were specifically designed to form part of far-reaching sets, perfect for tying together hip hop and funk marathons, creating intriguing and innovative moments within genre-straddling sessions.