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 Golden Wings (1987 Japanese-only 11-track vinyl LP released after the group won the coveted Silver Award in the Tokyo International Song Festival Shakatak were asked to produce an extra album each year exclusivelyf or the Japanese market & were awarded the Japanese Grammy for best international instrumental album six years running this album included
£34.00 used
SHAKATAK Never Stop Your Love (1987 Japanese 11-track vinyl LP picture sleeve with obi-strip. The sleeve shows some light storage wear and the vinyl appears near as new 28MM0613) Track Listing: A1 Time Of My Life A2 Slow Dancing A3 Releasin The Feelin A4 M.O.N.E.Y. A5 Runnin Away A6 Something Special B1 Mr
£23.00 used
SHAKATAK Dr. Dr. (1988 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring Critical Mix Sulphuric Mix and Orient Express picture sleeve. The sleeve has a little shelf wear and the vinyl remains in Excellent condition DTRX1)
£9.00 used