Shakatak - 45th Anniversary - 2CD Album

Preorder - released 26th Sept 

This 2CD set – 45th Anniversary Collection incl. 30 tracks compiled by Shakatak’s Bill Sharpe.

Incl. 2 brand new tracks “I’ve Got A Good Feeling” & “Take A Chance On Love” + Booklet with lyrics.

The British jazz-funk group Shakatak was founded in the early 1980s.   They are most recognized for their seamless fusion of jazz, funk, and pop. Their songs include engaging grooves, melodic piano lines, and smooth production. 
Band Line-up:
George Anderson (bass), Roger Odell (drums), Jill Saward (vocals), and Bill Sharpe (keyboards). 

Incredibly popular in the UK, but they also had a devoted fan base in Japan and other parts of Europe and Asia. 
Pop and R&B components mixed with jazz-funk. Frequently featuring refined vocals, groove-driven beats, and a substantial instrumental component.

Tracklisting:

CD1

1. I’ve Got A Good Feeling [new track] (4:13)
2. Blue Note (4:02)
3. Open Your Eyes (3:51)
4. Night Birds (6:24)
5. Without You (4:28)
6. Don’t Walk Away (4:28)
7. Beyond Our Reach (3:30)
8. Out Of The Blue (4:19)
9. Stranger (5:26)
10. Giving Up (4:35)
11. After The Rain (5:23)
12. On The Corner (3:31)
13. Invitations (6:13)
14. Down On The Street (3:24)
15. Orient Express (4:57) 

CD2

1. Take A Chance on Love [new track] (3:43)
2. Steveland (4:11)
3. Easier Said Than Done (6:08)
4. Once Upon A Time (4:45)
5. Slip Away (5:16)
6. Marie Louise (4:05)
7. Rest Of Your Life (4:44)
8. Dance Like Fred Astaire (3:27)
9. Day By Day (3:43)
10. Dark Is The Night (5:23)
11. Sweet Sunday (4:18)
12. Nobody Holds Me (Quite The Way You Do) (4:11)
13. Nights Over Tokyo (4:02)
14. One Day At A Time (3:55)
15. Eastern Dawn (6:17)