Kokomo - Kokomo. LP. (Columbia - 33442) 1975 debut from UK funky r&b outfit Kokomo with Mel Collins (King Crimson) and Neil Hubbard & Alan Spenner (Joe Cocker's Grease Band). Often compared to the Average White Band (Kokomo were infinitely better), this stunning debut includes an extended version of Bobby Womack's "I Can Understand It" plus eight other songs.

Kokomo - To Be Cool. CD. (Hux Records - HUX058) A fleeting glimpse of one of the more authentic UK funk bands of the 1970's, recorded live in their rehersal studios before they'd signed a record deal. Pre the eponymous debut (1975), this album consists primarily of unreleased material of Kokomo finding their sound and honning their formidable skill. After all this is the band that so impressed Bob Dylan he invited them to join him on the early studio sessions for 'Desire' (only one song featuring the band, 'Romancing in Durango', made it on to the finished record). Accompanying 8-page booklet includes rare band photographs, comprehensive liner notes and full recording details.

Kokomo - Kokomo / Rise And Shine. CD. (B.G.O. Records - BGOCD777) Formed from the ashes of Arrival and Joe Cocker’s Grease Band, Kokomo were a fantastic live act and one of the more authentic UK funk bands of the 1970's, who drew great reviews on the seminal 1975 Naughty Rhythms tour with Dr. Feelgood. Collected here are their first two albums on one disc. Often compared to the Average White Band (Kokomo were infinitely better), their stunning debut includes an extended version of Bobby Womack's "I Can Understand It" plus eight other songs. Rise and Shine! stands as the finest British funk album of the 1970s, it is the sound of a band successfully capturing their live attack in the studio something not found on any of their contemporaries releases of the mid 70's.

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