A stylish snapshot of jazz at the height of the mod era, Soho Scene ’68 – Jazz Goes Mod captures the explosive sound of late-60s underground club culture on this essential Record Store Day 2025 release. Featuring a carefully curated mix of British and American jazz cuts, the LP explores the moment when jazz embraced mod sophistication, groove-driven rhythms, and psychedelic experimentation.

Side One focuses on the UK scene with rare BBC recordings from leading British artists including New Jazz Orchestra, Bob Stuckey, and Terry Smith. Side Two dives into the groundbreaking sounds emerging from the United States during the transformative year of 1968.

Complete with liner notes by legendary mod DJ Paul Anderson, this limited edition LP is essential for mod jazz collectors, rare groove DJs, and lovers of sophisticated vintage sounds.

TRACKS:

Side A - British Jazz

1.       Early Morning Groove – Terry Smith

2.       Storm Warning –  Harry South

3.       Rebirth – New Jazz Orchestra

4.       Bob’s Hop – Bob Stuckey Trio

5.       Vacushna – Phil Seamen Trio

6.       World In Action – Mick Weaver & Shawn Phillips

Side B - Jazz USA

1.       The Shepherd – Orpheus Four

2.       Musique Pour Un Massacre – Eddie Harris

3.       Chalito – Three J’s

4.       Blues For Gerri – Lloyd Wallace

5.       Chicken Fat – Mel Brown

6.       Greasy Greens – Lionel Hampton

7.       Freedom Jazz Dance – Phil Woods