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Shakatak is an English jazz-funk band, founded in 1980.

Contents

Discography

Albums

  • 1981: Drivin' Hard
  • 1982: Night Birds
  • 1982: Invitations
  • 1983: Out of This World
  • 1984: Down on the Street
  • 1984: Shakatak Live in Japan (live)
  • 1985: Live! (February 1985) (live)
  • 1985: City Rhythm
  • 1985: Day by Day
  • 1986: Into the Blue (Issued in Japan only)
  • 1987: Golden Wings (Issued in Japan only)
  • 1988: Manic and Cool
  • 1988: Da Makani (Issued in Japan only)
  • 1988: The Very Best of Shakatak
  • 1989: Niteflite (Issued in Japan only)
  • 1989: Turn the Music Up
  • 1990: Fiesta (Issued in Japan only)
  • 1990: Christmas Eve (Issued in Japan only)
  • 1991: Bitter Sweet
  • 1991: Utopia (Issued in Japan only)
  • 1993: Street Level
  • 1993: Under the Sun
  • 1993: The Christmas Album
  • 1994: Full Circle
  • 1997: Let The Piano Play
  • 1998: View From The City
  • 1998: Live at Ronnie Scott's
  • 2001: Under Your Spell
  • 2003: Blue Savannah
  • 2005: Easier Said Than Done (live album)
  • 2005: Beautiful Day
  • 2007: Emotionally Blue
  • 2009: Afterglow
  • 2011: Across The World
  • 2013: Once Upon A Time (The Acoustic Sessions)

Compilations

  • 1988: The Coolest Cuts
  • 1990: Perfect Smile (Issued in the US only)
  • 1991: Open Your Eyes (Issued in the US only, with 1 brand new track Hungry)
  • 1991: Remix Best Album
  • 1991: Night Moves
  • 1996: The Collection
  • 1996: Jazz Connections Volumes 1-6 (6 compilation albums of their exclusive Japanese albums from the 80's and early 90's)
  • 1998: Shinin' On
  • 1999: Magic
  • 1999: Jazz In The Night
  • 2000: The Collection Volume 2
  • 2002: Dinner Jazz
  • 2003: Smooth Solos
  • 2008: The Best Of Shakatak
  • 2008: The Ultimate Collection
  • 2009: The Coolest Cuts 12" Mixes Volume 1
  • 2009: The Coolest Cuts 12" Mixes Volume 2
  • A three-part compilation album set, compiled by Roger Odell:
    • Sunset Jazz
    • After Dark
    • Drive Time

Singles

  • 1980
    • "Steppin'"
    • "Killing Time"
    • "Feels Like the Right Time"
    • "Covina"
  • 1981
    • "Living in the UK"
    • "Espirito"
    • "Brazilian Dawn"
    • "You Never Know"
    • "Easier Said Than Done"
    • "Late Night Flight"
  • 1982
    • "Night Birds"
    • "Rio Nights"
    • "Streetwalkin'"
    • "Go For It"
    • "Invitations"
    • "In Shadows"
    • "Stranger"
    • "Sol Fuego"
  • 1983
    • "Dark Is the Night"
    • "I Lose Myself"
    • "If You Could See Me Now"
    • "Fly The Wind" (Remix)
    • "Out Of This World" (Extended Version)
    • "Sanur"
  • 1984
  • 1985
    • "Day by Day" (featuring Al Jarreau) (Full Version)
    • "Day by Day" (featuring Al Jarreau)
    • "Don't Push Me"
    • "Round And Round"
    • "City Rhythm" (Full Length Version)
    • "City Rhythm" (Rockin' Dub Mix)
  • 1987
    • "Golden Wings" (Mile High Club Mix)
    • "Dance Like Fred Astaire"
    • "Interlude"
    • "Something Special" (Extended Club Version)
    • "Something Special" (Accapella Dub)
    • "Cavalcante"
    • "Mr Manic and Sister Cool" (Cool Mix)
    • "Mr Manic and Sister Cool" (Manic Mix)
    • "Mr Manic and Sister Cool" (Manic Cuts)
    • "Mr Manic and Sister Cool" (Manic Dub)
    • "One For Cara"
  • 1988
    • "Dr! Dr!" (Critical Mix)
    • "Dr! Dr!" (Sulphuric Mix)
    • "Orient Express"
    • "Time Of My Life" (Extended Mix)
    • "Slow Dancing"
    • "**"Mr Manic and Sister Cool" (Coolest Cuts)
    • "Walk The Walk" (Jazz Mix)
    • "Walk The Walk" (Hip Mix)
  • 1989
    • "Turn The Music Up" (Electro Remix)
    • "Turn The Music Up"
    • "Turn The Music Up" (12" Mix)
    • "Be Bop"
    • "Back To The Groove" (Swingbeat Mix)
    • "Back To The Groove" (Swingbeat Dub)
    • "Better Believe It" (Norman Cook Remix)
  • 1991
    • "Bitter Sweet" (Extended Version)
    • "They Call That Cool"
  • 1994
    • "Brazilian Love Affair" (Steve Mac Mix)
    • "Brazilian Love Affair" (Radio Version)
    • "Dub Affair" (The Steve Mac Mix)
  • 1997
    • "Let The Piano Play"
    • "Love Somebody"
  • 1998
    • "Move A Little Closer"
    • "Get Up"
    • "Magic"

Videos

  • 1984: Twilight Sensation [Laserdisc]
  • 1986: The Purely Music Concert Series [Laserdisc]
  • 2004: Live at the Playhouse [DVD]
  • 2004: In Concert [DVD]
  • 2005: Live At Duo Music Exchange [DVD]





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