Bargrooves: Azure

'Bargrooves Azure', returns to its roots for a gorgeous double CD of soul kissed grooves, uplifting funky anthems and deep sophisticated, soulful house music!

Completing the supremely successful colour series in 2006, 'Bargrooves Azure', returns to its roots for a gorgeous double CD of soul kissed grooves, uplifting funky anthems and deep sophisticated, soulful house music!

As usual, 'Bargrooves Azure' features a dazzling selection of music across 2CDs, from the original "bargroover": creator and resident Ben Sowton, plus man of the moment DJ and producer Richard Earnshaw.

Ben's mix heads into the solid house territory that Bargrooves fans know and love, featuring an array of exclusives from the blossoming Seamless Recordings singles labels.

Included in the mix are hot Ibizian duo Solar Sides, 7 piece live sensation Soularis and Nottingham's name to watch Soul Basics, alongside established anthems from Soul Central, Karizma and A Studio with the huge "SOS".

Taking the helm for CD2 is Richard Earnshaw, a highly talented musician, producer and DJ who has gained recognition through releasing on respected labels Mn2S, Soulfuric and Peppermint Jam. Richard's mix takes a more diverse route encompassing jazzy riffs, afro beats, lush melodies and sweeping strings. Highlights include Erik Dillard on "U R The 1", Stereofunk's "Dancing To The Beat" and Ferry B and Franco de Murlo's "Balearico", as well as a generous helping of upfront music from Richard's studio!

Always a cut above the rest, 'Bargrooves Azure' features original artwork from esteemed Italian illustrator, Marina Caruso and as is the regular fashion, is packaged in an upmarket clam-shell case with an eight page booklet.