Various Artists: Soul Lounge 12, 3CD

This volume of the ever reliable 3CD Soul Lounge series hasa strong line-up of soul, R&B and jazz artists, including Shaun Escoffery, Jarrod Lawson, Bluey, Diplomats of Soul, Avery Sunshine and Tortured Soul.

Released on CD for the first time is a stunning new Opolopo remix of “Sleepwalkers” by Jazz FM Soul Artist of the Year Jarrod Lawson, as well as the Nigel Lowis remix of “Soul Town” by Ola Onabule and the DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins remix of Shaun Escoffery’s “People”. Other up-tempo highlights include Reel People’s remix of Heston’s “Resign 2 U”, the Incognito remix of “Believe In Love” by JD73, the Layabouts remix of Imaani’s”Yeah” and the Ski Oakenfull remix of Incognito’s “Lowdown”.

Also included are newcomer Aaron Parnell Brown, Diplomats of Soul and Joslyn.

With more than 3 hours of music on 3 CDs, this set is sure to find favour with those who like their soul and R&B with a touch of class. Released on the Soul Lounge label.