1981年、HAZEはイングランド南西部を拠点にトゥーキーやエクセターでライヴを重ねていたバンド。このレコードは地元の障害者学校を支援するための活動として制作された。収録曲にはJohnny Cash、ABBA、そしてAzymuthのカヴァーまで。リオのトリオがTony Ridleyに強い影響を与え、この意外な選曲が実現した。43年間、YouTubeにすら登場せず、Discogsでのウォント数も3件のみだったこのバージョンが、PANORAMAによって蘇る。リオからトゥーキーへ、HAZEのジャズ・ファンクがここに再び響き渡る。

ロンドン拠点のPANORAMA Recordsは、新鮮なアプローチで隠れた音楽の宝石を掘り起こすレーベル。Gilles PetersonやPatrick Forge、Rainer Trueby、Mr Bongo DJs、My Analog JournalのZag Erlatらのサポートを受け、独自の視点でジャズやファンクを再発掘。これからのリイシューシーンを牽引する存在になるだろう。

A1. Jazz Carnival
B1. Magic Fly

Back in 1981 HAZE were a band consistently touring the south west of England, rocking shows from Torquay, Exeter and slightly further beyond, their release, recorded to campaign to save milk bottle tops for the local disabled school, did quite well.

On the record is a few classics, a cover of Johnny Cash, a cover of ABBA, a cover of… Azymuth? Yep, the trio from Rio made an impression on Tony Ridley as he took it to the band to include on their record.

For 43 years their version hasn’t even graced youtube, and with only 3 wants at the time of writing on discogs this version truly did get lost along the way. Now PANORAMA unearth this gem in their trademark 7inch format, from Rio to Torquay - HAZE knew how to jazz funk.

PANORAMA Records is a newly established label based in London, is dedicated to rediscovering and showcasing musical gems with a fresh approach. With early support from notable DJs such as Gilles Peterson, Patrick Forge, Rainer Trueby, Mr Bongo DJs and Zag Erlat from My Analog Journal. Their unique take on Jazz and Funk from the further afield has shown they will become trailblazers in the reissue game for a long time.