Artist: Shakatak
Genre: Jazz Fusion/Pop
Shakatak are a British jazz-funk and fusion band formed in 1980 who achieved commercial success with their smooth, accessible instrumental sound. Hits including 'Night Birds,' 'Down on the Street,' and 'Dark Is the Night' combined jazz sophistication with pop appeal. The band's tight musicianship and melodic approach earned them particular popularity in Japan. Shakatak represented the more accessible end of jazz fusion, creating music that appealed to both jazz enthusiasts and pop audiences. Their continued activity demonstrated the lasting appeal of quality instrumental music.
Shakatak vinyl records (43)
SHAKATAK Out Of This World (1983 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Sanur picture sleeve POSP648) Track Listing: Out Of This World Sanur
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Feels Like The Right Time (1980 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Covina Polydor company die cut sleeve POSP188)
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Night Birds (1982 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Rio Nights glossy picture sleeve with a minor sticker blemish the vinyl is in excellent condition POSP407) Track Listing: 1. Night Birds 2. Rio Nights
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Manic & Cool (1988 German 12-track vinyl LP including the singles Something Special Mr. Manic & Sister Cool Dr. Dr. and Time Of My Life housed in the glossy picture sleeve. The glossy picture sleeve shows only light signs of storage wear to the edges with an area of gloss loss however the vinyl appears barely played) Track Listing: A1
£12.00 used
SHAKATAK Easier Said Than Done (1981 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Late Night Flight Polydor company die cut paper sleeve POSP375) Track Listing: 1. Easier Said Than Done 2. Late Night Flight
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Night Birds (1982 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also includes In Shadows picture sleeve POSP502)
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Dark Is The Night (1983 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including a Remix of I Lose Myself picture sleeve POSP595)
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Easier Said Than Done (1981 UK 12 vinyl single also including Late Night Flight Polydor die-cut card sleeve POSPX375)
£9.00 used
SHAKATAK Invitations (1982 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including In Shadows and Invitations [Version]. The picture sleeve has some storagewear but the vinyl appears seldom played POSPX502)
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Streetwalkin (1982 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Go For It housed in the glossy picture sleeve POSP452) Track Listing: Streetwalkin Go For It
£7.99 used