VA - Greasy Mike's Middle Eastern Harem (2022) (Hi-Res)

The third in a new series from Jazzman featuring selections from Greasy Mike, the notoriously shady Super Spiv from the dark underworld of super rare records! After many years in hiding, we've finally persuaded Greasy Mike to open up his vinyl dungeon, and we were first to raid it! We have left no box untouched, no crate unrummaged, no pile unpilfered! Just the greasiest and grimiest, the most shocking and sordid 45s have made it onto our black wax long player vinyl editions. Watch out for more!!!

In this adventure Greasy Mike finds himself lost in the wilderness; hot, thirsty and alone under the unforgiving desert sun. He's been days without food and water; the heat of the day stifling almost beyond endurance, the cold of night a trial of torment. Survival seems impossible - or does it? Staggering across the sandy plains, the eerie yet unmistakable sound of a snake charmer's reed curiously winds its way into his ears. Instinctively he turns his head towards the sound - and lo! An oasis just ahead! Music, laughter - and belly dancers!!!

Tracklist
1 – The Cotillions – Sahara (01:58)
2 – The Boys – Cobra (01:54)
3 – The Embers – Alexandria (02:25)
4 – The Checker Board Squares – Desert Land (02:42)
5 – The Kasuals – Port Said (02:04)
6 – Arabian Knights – Moroc-Kin (02:02)
7 – The Torrents – Snake Charmer (02:44)
8 – The Wild Men Of Marrakesh – Sandstorm (02:32)
9 – The Versatones – Cobra (02:11)
10 – The Sand Steppers – Misirlou (02:47)
11 – The Vaqueros – Desert Wind (01:53)
12 – The Royce McAfee Combo – Cairo Twist (01:41)
13 – Roger King Mozian – Oriental Cha Cha (02:59)
14 – Vasilas & His Slaves – Ole Tsasa (02:18)
15 – Al Castelanos – Cha-Cha-Cha At The Harem (02:36)
16 – Griz Green – Morocco (01:47)
17– Jol Coyes Boys – Istanbul (02:38)
18 – Ilo Kay & His Trio – The Bagdad Fantasy (02:14)