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 Feels Like The Right Time (1980 UK 12 vinyl single including the Full Length Versions of the title track & Covina custom stickered white sleeve. The sleeve holds its shape well and just displays some foxing in a couple of places whilst the vinyl reveals little evidence of play POSPX188) Track Listing: A1
£12.00 used
SHAKATAK Dont Blame It On Love (1984 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also includes a live version of Nightbirds picture sleeve POSP699)
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Down On The Street (1984 UK 7 vinyl single also including Holding On picture sleeve POSP688) Track Listing: 1. Down On The Street 2. Holding On
£9.00 used
SHAKATAK City Rhythm (1985 UK 7 injection moulded vinyl single also including Round And Round picture sleeve POSP754)
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Dont Blame It On Love (1984 UK 12 vinyl single classic jazz funk action from the British act backed with Nightbirds (Live In Japan) and If You Want My Love (come & Get It) picture sleeve POSPX699)
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK This Boy Is Mine (1986 Japanese white title label promo sample vinyl 7 for the single also including Perfect Smile unique picture insert printed with the lyrics to both songs on the reverse 7DM0165)
£12.00 used
SHAKATAK Invitations (1982 UK 8-track vinyl LP picture sleeve complete with illustrated lyric inner. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl remains excellent with little evidence of play POLD5068) Track Listing: 1. Invitations 2. Lose Myself 3. Lonely Afternoon 4. Steppin Out 5. Stranger 6. Usual Situation 7
£9.00 used
SHAKATAK Drivin Hard (1981 Dutch 10-track vinyl LP featuring the debut album release from the English jazz funk band including the singles Steppin Livin In The UK and Brazilian Dawn glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear whilst the vinyl appears barely played) Track Listing: Side One: 1
£14.00 used
SHAKATAK If You Could See Me Now (1983 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Fly The Wind [Remix]. The glossy picture sleeve has light edge scuffing while the vinyl remainsn in excellent condition POSP635)
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Mr Manic & Sister Cool (1987 UK injection label 7 vinyl single also including One For Cara plain die-cut paper sleeve MANIC1) Track Listing: 1. Turn The Music Up 2. Be Bop
£7.99 used