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 Down On The Street (1984 UK 9-track vinyl LP complete with illustrated lyric insert picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear just the odd age discoloration blemish & the vinyl remains near as new with little signs of play POLD5148) Track Listing: 01. Down On The Street 02. Holding On 03
£12.00 used
SHAKATAK Easier Said Than Done (1981 UK red injection moulded 7 vinyl single also includes 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 Out Of This World (1983 UK 8-track vinyl LP including the hit single Dark Is The Night. The picture sleeve comes with the lyric inner and merchandise insert. The sleeve has just a little shelfwear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition POLD5115) Track Listing: 1. Dark Is The Night 2. Dont Say That Again 3
£14.00 used
SHAKATAK City Rhythm (Scarce 1987 Japanese white label wide centred promo sample vinyl 7 for the single release also including Part Two. The vinyl appears barely played within a WB company die-cut paper sleeve with the double-sided picture / lyric insert 7DM0145)
£12.00 used
SHAKATAK Mr Manic & Sister Cool (1987 UK 7 vinyl single also including One For Cara picture sleeve MANIC1) Track Listing: 1. Turn The Music Up 2. Be Bop
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Brazilian Dawn (1983 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also featuring You Never Know Polydor company die-cut paper sleeve POSP282)
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Something Special (1987 UK 12 vinyl single also featuring Cavalcante picture sleeve POSP863)
£7.99 used
SHAKATAK Night Birds (1982 UK 2-track 12 vinyl single also including Rio Nights. The glossy picture sleeve remains in excellent condition and the disc is Near Mint POSPX407) Track Listing: A1. Night Birds B1. Rio Nights
£12.00 used
SHAKATAK If You Could See Me Now (Scarce 1983 Japanese white label wide centred promo sample vinyl 7 for the single release also including Fly The Wind [Remix]. Issued in a red Polydor company die-cut paper sleeve the vinyl looks unplayed and comes with the unique picture insert which has the lyrics printed in English on the reverse
£9.00 used
SHAKATAK City Rhythm (1985 Japanese 9-track vinyl LP with a guest appearance from Al Jarreau housed in a picture sleeve with Japanese text/English lyric insert 28MM0464) Track Listing: A1 Day By Day 3:43 A2 Once Upon A Time 4:44 A3 Secret 3:31 A4 Physical Attraction 6:11 B1 City Rhythm 3:59 B2 I Must Be Dreaming 3:30 B3 Africa 3:16 B4 Goodbye Mickey Mouse 4:07 B5 Vive La Fantasy 4:40
£23.00 used