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28-471: The label's first signing was singer-songwriter Rob Gallagher's band, Galliano , which released the label's first single "Frederick Lies Still" in 1987, which features a sample of "Freddie's Dead" by Curtis Mayfield . The label was known in its early days for putting on club nights at Camden's Dingwalls featuring artists such as The Night Trains and A Man Called Adam. In 1989, after Peterson left in order to create his own label Talkin' Loud , Acid Jazz signed

56-616: A Cliff Richard cover band (that is a complete lie by the way). The band announced a return in 2023, including a new album and several live gigs. The group's first single, a reworking of Curtis Mayfield 's Freddie's Dead called Frederick Lies Still , was released in June 1988. It was also the first release on the Acid Jazz label. Their second release was on Let the Good Times Roll by The Quiet Boys in 1989. The Quiet Boys

84-887: A cover of a song by Eddie Chacon . Their fifth album, Halfway Somewhere , their first in 28 years, was released on 30 August 2024. Bob Thiele Jr. Bob Thiele Jr. (born July 3, 1955) is an American composer, musician and music producer of German descent who has contributed to many artists and TV shows. He is the son of producer Bob Thiele and singer Jane Harvey . Bob Thiele Jr. has worked with Bette Middler ( Bette of Roses , 1995, composer - A Gift of love , 2015, composer), Katey Sagal (Covered, 2013, producer, composer - Well..., 1994, producer, composer), Curtis Stigers (To be loved, 1999, producer, guitar - Songs from "Brighter Days", 1999, producer, composer - Brighter Days, 1999, producer, composer), The White Buffalo , Paul Young (Simply The Best, 2000, composer), The Commitments (The commitments, 1991, composer - The Best of

112-541: A second wave of artists including the Brand New Heavies , who released their self-titled debut album in 1990, Corduroy , Mother Earth , and Jamiroquai , who released their debut single " When You Gonna Learn " on the label in 1992. Throughout the 1990s, the label also put out a number of compilation albums , most notably the Totally Wired series which covered the range of influences and sounds within

140-603: A short four-part online documentary. For their 30th anniversary celebrations, they released compilation album "Jazz on the Corner" featuring song choices by Eddie Piller and his friend Martin Freeman , while Corduroy released their first album in 18 years, "Return of the Fabric Four". A new wave of signings since 2020 have included American soul singer Gloria Scott , former The Style Council vocalist Dee C. Lee , and

168-508: A special 6-CD box set, including an artwork book and DVD. This period saw the label sign more contemporary soul artists such as New Street Adventure and Men of North Country , as well as the folk-rock of British actor Matt Berry . In 2017, the label issued a previously unreleased single by soul-singer Leroy Hutson , "Positive Forces", as well as releasing an anthology of his work. In 2018, they re-issued his two most popular albums, Hutson and Hutson II , and produced "Leroy Hutson: The Man ,

196-570: Is Gone", which was on the soundtrack of the Sons of Anarchy episode "A Mother's Work" ( Season 6 , Episode 13). Noah Gundersen and Kurt Sutter co-wrote the song which was performed by Noah Gundersen and The Forest Rangers. In 2015 Bob Thiele Jr. was nominated for a third time for a Primetime Emmy Award for his song "Come Join the Murder" from the Sons of Anarchy episode "Papa's Goods" ( Season 7 , episode 13). Jake Smith and Kurt Sutter co-wrote

224-491: The Land Ho! album (2015), a passion project which came into fruition thanks to a successful PledgeMusic campaign for its recording and release. Bob Thiele Jr. is the music supervisor and the composer of main title theme of Mayans M.C. The soundtrack of the series is a hybrid between American musical genres ( hip-hop , rock , metal , singer-songwriter, etc.) and Latino music , both modern and traditional. Songs from

252-846: The NME 's list of top 50 albums of the year. Following its release Galliano performed on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival in 1994 and returned to play the NME Stage in 1995. Galliano's fourth and final studio album :4 was released in 1996. This included the track "Slack Hands", which was used in the title sequence of Kevin Reynolds ' 1997 film , One Eight Seven , starring Samuel L. Jackson . Galliano broke up in 1997. Gallagher together with Etienne formed Two Banks of Four; Gallagher also performs solo using

280-399: The 60's, presented in a picture sleeves, as well as accompanying compilation albums. In 2007, " Stuck in a Wind Up " was released. Credited to Lord Large feat. Clem Curtis , it was backed with "Move Over Daddy". In a review of Lord Large's The Lord's First XI album, Record Collector referred to "Stuck in a Wind UP" as a slice of breezy, upbeat soul so authentic that it sounded like it

308-940: The Commitments, 2004, composer, The Commitments:Rarities Edition, 2010, composer), Ray Charles (My World, 1993, Associate producer, composer, synthesizer), Olivia Newton-John (The Rumour, 1998, Keyboards), The Dells (Passionate Breezes: The Best of the Dells, 1975-1991, 1995, composer - Anthology, 1999, composer), Peter Blakeley (The Pale Horse, 1994, producer, composer), Neville Brothers (Live on Planet Earth, 1994, composer), Aaron Neville (The Grand Tour, 1993, composer), Teresa Brewer (16 Most Requested Songs, 1991, producer, composer), Jane Harvey (The Undiscovered Jane Harvey, musician), RC and The Moonpie Band (Individually Wrapped, 2015, composer), Jon Regen (Higher Ground, 2019, engineer), Peter Wolf (Midnight Souvenits, 2010, composer), Pat Benatar (Innamorate, 1997, composer) et al. He

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336-681: The UK jazz group Nimbus Sextet. The label has recently collaborated with Argentinian producer Kevin Fingier for the Acid Jazz subsidiary label Fingier Records, as well as Bob Thiele Jr. and Flying Dutchman Records on the release of the Billy Valentine album Billy Valentine and The Universal Truth in 2023. Totally Wired Radio was set up by Acid Jazz Records in 2019 as an extension of their original series of Totally Wired compilations compiled by Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson. As well as playing

364-473: The acid-jazz genre, as well as what was being released on the label at that time. In 1993, Piller , the label's owner purchased a night-club which he named the Blue Note. Initially used as a way of promoting the record label's music, the club soon built up a large reputation and was open seven nights a week hosting various different club nights including that of musician Goldie's Metalheadz label. After

392-399: The album Long Time Gone (a cover of a David Crosby song from the self titled first album by Crosby, Stills & Nash ) and Twyford Down . The latter was a comment on the road building protests taking place at the time and the protest at Twyford Down in particular, and they were joined onstage by anti-roads protestors to make appeals to the audience. The album was well received making

420-588: The band The Scrantones ), Detroit 1-8-7 (2010-2011, music supervisor), Alcatraz (2012, music supervisor), Manhattan (2014-2016 music supervisor), Lucky 7 (2013-2014), Sin City Saints (2015, music supervisor), House Poor, The Bastard Executioner (2015), Genius (2017-2021, music supervisor), Superior Donuts (2017-2018, theme music composer), and Chance (2016-2017, music supervisor). For seven seasons he oversaw Sons of Anarchy ' s music (2008- 2014, music supervisor, composer of

448-432: The closing of the Blue Note in the late 1990s the label somewhat shifted its focus from producing just acid-jazz and its similar genres of music to that of soul and mod. The mid-2000s saw the signing of Andy Lewis and the release of his top 40 Northern Soul inspired single " Are You Trying to Be Lonely? " featuring Paul Weller on vocals. The label also released the "Rare Mod" series, a collection of rare 7" vinyl EPs from

476-445: The kind of sounds Acid Jazz Records and Piller are generally known for (when compiling compilations such as Eddie Piller presents British Mod Sounds of The 1960s ) the stations output also includes country music, library music, reggae, film soundtracks, EDM, Afrobeat, Latin, punk, psyche and disco. Galliano (band) Galliano are a London -based acid jazz group that were originally active between 1988 and 1997. The group

504-416: The main title song, This Life ). He led and founded its house band The Forest Rangers . which includes the show's music composer Bob Thiele Jr, Greg Leisz (guitar/banjo), John Philip Shenale (keyboards), Lyle Workman (guitar), Dave Way (recording Engineer and Sergeant at Arms), Davey Faragher (bass), Brian Macleod (drums) and Velvet Revolver guitarist Dave Kushner . Bob Thiele Jr. helped shaping

532-652: The names Earl Zinger, William Anderson and together with Alex Patchwork as The Diabolical Liberties. In early 2023, Galliano announced a return, including a new album and a few live gigs that year. The band played twice at Gilles Peterson 's We Out Here Festival in August 2023, playing covers of " Harvest for the World " and " Uptown Top Ranking " alongside their original material. In May 2024, they released their first single in 28 years, "Circles Going Round The Sun"; in June 2024, they released "Pleasure, Joy & Happiness",

560-822: The scene but it is leading it. Bob Thiele Jr. is a vivid example of an era where the music is determined by creative storytellers and television is breaking bands in the way that FM radio once did by bringing new artists to the attention of a vast audience. Three EPs were released: Sons of Anarchy: North Country (2009), Sons of Anarchy: Shelter and Sons of Anarchy: The King Is Gone. Thanks to their success four soundtrack albums followed along with numerous singles: Songs of Anarchy: Music from Sons of Anarchy Seasons 1-4 (2011, producer, composer), Sons of Anarchy: Songs of Anarchy Vol.2 (2012, producer, composer), Sons of Anarchy: Songs of Anarchy Vol.3 (2013, producer, composer), Sons of Anarchy: Songs of Anarchy Vol. 4 (2015, producer, piano, guitar). The SoA experience gave birth to

588-450: The series unique music style which consists of a Jambalaya of original music and covers from established artists but mostly from indie artists and bands because of the very small budget he had to work with. This made him go to a different source and forced him to go to independents. The music of the show parallels the importance of visuals and the acting becoming a character on its own terms while introducing new music which does not underscore

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616-1096: The tv series were released as albums and singles such as Señor [From "Mayans M.C."] (2020, producer), En Mi Camino [From "Mayans M.C."] (2020, composer, producer), Black Is Black [From "Mayans M.C."] (2020, producer), I Say a Little Prayer (Rezo una Oración por Ti) [From "Mayans M.C."] (2020, producer). Bob Thiele Jr. has worked for plenty of motion pictures such as: The Five Heartbeats (1991, songwriter, Robert Townsend/Director), I still know what you did last Summer (1998, songwriter, Danny Cannon /Director), The Waiting Game (1999, songwriter, Ken Liotti/Director), Boys and Girls (2000, songwriter, Robert Iscove /Director), Out of Line (2001, songwriter, Johanna Demetrakas /Director), Bernard and Doris (2006, additional music, songwriter, Bob Balaban /Director), Bad Country (2014, songwriter, Chris Brinker/Director), There's Always Woodstock (2014, music supervisor, Rita Merson/Director), Bad Hurt (2015, music supervisor, songwriter, Mark Kemble/Director), A Boyfriend For My Wife (2016, songwriter, Julia Rezende/Director). Bob Thiele Jr.

644-853: Was a member of the Royal Macadamians band along with Davitt Sigerson and John Philip Shenale /Phil Shenale. They released the Experiments in Terror album (1990) creating an arty and idiosyncratic mixture of jazz-and-funk-infected tunes given a surrealistic spin. Bob Thiele Jr. has worked for the music department of many TV series. such as Boston Public (2000-2004, music producer), The O.C. (2003-2007, music producer), The Buzz on Maggie (2005-2006, main theme composer), Three Wishes (2005, main theme composer), Bernard and Doris (2006, composer, original songs and additional music), The Office (2005-2013, theme, musician, creator of

672-573: Was an alias used by acid jazz pioneer Chris Bangs who then went on to produce Galliano. Galliano's first album release was In Pursuit of the 13th Note in 1991, which was produced by Bangs. Their second album A Joyful Noise Unto the Creator was released in 1992. Galliano achieved the peak of their success in 1994 with The Plot Thickens which peaked at number eight in the UK Albums Chart . Two UK top 40 singles were released from

700-482: Was nominated at the category "Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music" while it was performed by Curtis Stigers and The Forest Rangers . Bob Thiele Jr. was nominated for an OFTA television award for " This Life " at Best New Theme Song in a Series, Motion Picture or Miniseries category. In 2014 he was nominated again for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for his song "Day

728-549: Was nominated once for a daytime Emmy Award and 3 times for a Prime Time Emmy Award . He has won the Hollywood Music in Media Award twice and an ASCAP Film and Television Music award three times. In 2009 Bob Thiele Jr. was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on Sons of Anarchy . The song " This Life ", written by him, guitarist Dave Kushner , Curtis Stigers and show creator Kurt Sutter ,

756-509: Was recorded in the late 1960s. It was also one of the three songs referred to by Mojo as the highlights of the album. Mojo also wrote that it was the perfect Northern Soul dance floor filler. It had some belated success, three years after Curtis' death. It had a week in the iTunes chart, peaking at #54 on 3 April 2022. The label has celebrated its 25th anniversary and re-issued a number of its best-selling records, such as The Brand New Heavies and The People Tree , as well as putting out

784-936: Was the first signing to Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson 's Acid Jazz record label . The original members were Rob Gallagher ( vocals – credited as Roberto Galliano), Constantine Weir (vocals), Michael Snaith (The Vibe Controller) and Crispin Robinson ( percussion ). Other important members included Valerie Etienne, who participated in the recording of all their albums, along with other musicians such as Mick Talbot on keyboards , Crispin Taylor on drums , Ernie McKone on bass guitar , Mark Vandergucht guitar , and Steve Ameedee, otherwise known as Uncle Big Man (dancer). Ski Oakenfull replaced Mick Talbot on keyboards in 1994. The band split in November 1997 after musical differences over direction of travel, with Crispin Taylor starting

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